On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/23/26), Hank celebrates the beginning of the Lenten season, with today being Clean Monday, a day in which we are to leave behind our sinful attitudes. Hank stresses the importance of fasting, one of the predominant themes of the Great Lent. The stomach is like an undisciplined child, forever demanding its fill of empty calories. The discipline of fasting restores one’s balance and self-control.

Hank also answers the following questions:

How can I overcome sin through the power of the Spirit according to Ephesians? Jared - Kansas City, KS (6:03)
I’ve heard you say the flames of hell aren’t literal, so do you believe the waters of the flood covered the entire earth? Brian - Muskogee, OK (8:50)
Do you know anything about God sending Moses and Ezekiel back to preach the Word? Mark - Kalamazoo, MI (15:41)
Are the two natures of Christ easy to understand? Mike - Boone, IA (19:39)

A Commitment to Reality is a podcast for a post-truth—and increasingly post-reality—age.

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On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:

Why would God command the killing of children in the divine judgment carried out by Joshua? J.R. - Oklahoma City, OK (0:53)
How to respond to a skeptic who asks, “If predestination in Romans 8:29-30 and Ephesians 1:45 is true, what is the purpose of going to church?” Robbie - Paintsville, KY (15:12)
What is the age of the Earth? Dennis - CO (19:34)
My neighbor shot his wife, then committed suicide. Will he go to heaven or hell? Marion - Cambridge, MA (21:38)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/20/26), Hank addresses a common question brought up over and over again, which is: “Who is the Antichrist?”

Hank also answers the following questions:

Is the pretribulation rapture doctrine so foundational that it can affect one’s salvation? Elden - NE (4:18)
Is it permissible to pray for children from broken homes? My Pastor told me not to pray for them. Mary - St. Louis, MO (6:45)
I have a porn addiction, and many of my co-workers bring pornographic images into the workplace. How can I handle this situation? Matthew - Lincoln, NE (9:24)
Can you explain the meaning of “perfect” regarding spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 14? Eric - Winchester, KY (15:11)
When Moses asked God to blot his name out of His book, was this a reference to the Book of Life? Joe - Price, TX (17:29)
Is harboring unforgiveness an unpardonable sin that can jeopardize salvation? Ben - Cape Coral, FL (21:02)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/19/26), Hank shares on the principle of Scriptural Synergy from his flipchart, L-I-G-H-T-S On Your Path.

Hank also answers the following questions:


When Jesus walked on water, why did the disciples think they were seeing a ghost? Alex - El Paso, TX (5:41)
My son is autistic and believes that God is at fault for his condition. How can I assure him that God isn’t punishing him? Alex - El Paso, TX (8:16)
Did angels have sex with women in Genesis 6:2? Marvin - Sioux City, IA (15:12)
Are Hades and Hell two different places? Marvin - Sioux City, IA (17:12)
Regarding the book 23 Minutes in Hell, do you think this story is true, and must we live a perfect life to make it to heaven? Katie - IA (19:13)
Is David talking to himself in Psalm 4 when he says, “be angry and sin not”? How does this relate to Paul’s citation in Ephesians 4:26? Greg - Kansas City, MO (23:48)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/18/26), Hank notes that today is Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of the forty days of preparation for celebrating the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. During this time, Christians remember our sinfulness, we repent, we ask for God’s forgiveness, and we recognize that God’s forgiveness comes at an infinite price—the death of Jesus Christ on the cross on our behalf. Hank also discusses Clean Monday, which is part of the Eastern Church’s observance of the Great Lent that will be observed this coming Monday.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Which historian was the first to mention the Gospels? Jason - Harrisburg, PA (6:24)
If Jesus died on a Friday and rose on Sunday, isn’t that just two days? Jason - Harrisburg, PA (7:12)
Could you clarify your statement on the doctrine of 'once saved, always saved'? Jonathan - Calgary, AB (8:57)
I’ve had someone question me about Christ being in the grave for three days; would you mind explaining that? Kurt - Spokane, WA (16:08)
What would have happened if Adam and Eve had not eaten the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? Keith - Kalamazoo, MI (18:57)
I believe the Church misunderstands the timing of the day of preparation and Jesus’ crucifixion. Tracy - Hayden, ID (21:59)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/17/26), Hank shares a word on wisdom.

Hank also answers the following questions:

A relative gave me The Urantia Book. How to best witness to him, and what are the major fallacies? Mary - OK (2:08)
Where does gambling stand in the Christian life? Matt - Fort Worth, TX (4:00)
I was a juror in a murder trial, but I was released because I couldn’t accept being responsible for capital punishment. What is your opinion? Rita (7:03)
Have an agnostic friend whose daughter converted to Mormonism. What can I do to help the Mormon daughter read the Bible? Honor - AR (16:20)
What about the pretribulation rapture? Diane - Spokane, WA (21:24)
Can you comment on prosperity gospel teachers and their impact on Christianity? Dean - Salt Lake City, UT (24:28)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/16/26), Hank reflects on the words of one of the great presidents of the United States of America, George Washington. Every February we celebrate Presidents Day, a holiday that originated as Washington’s Birthday in 1885. Hank seeks to answer the question, “Why celebrate Presidents Day today—nearly 300 years after Washington’s birth on February 22, 1732?” There are some obvious reasons. Washington was, of course, our first president. He served as commander-in-chief of colonial armies during the American Revolution. He set the standard for all presidents that would follow in his train. He was a man of great personal integrity. He famously established the maxim that liberty is greater than any singular individual. And, Hank’s favorite reason for celebrating this holiday, he is eminently quotable. “It is better to live alone than in bad company.” “Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.” “All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual, and physical education I received from her.” These quotes from George Washington show that he was a president who knew the Bible, as they all echo what is taught in Holy Scripture.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank interviews William Lane Craig about his book On Guard, a great resource for equipping you to defend your faith.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Isn’t the word “apologetics” a poor choice for designating the defense of the faith for sounding like we are apologizing? John - St. Louis, MO (15:13)
Is there evidence for the resurrection and the martyrdom of the disciples that I can show to my skeptic friend? Israel - El Paso, TX (16:54)
At what age do we become accountable for our sins? Andrea - Springfield, MO (20:49)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/13/26), Hank discusses the origins of Valentine’s Day, looking at the Orthodox Church’s veneration of Saint Valentine, the Presbyter from Rome, for his martyrdom, and, as for all its saints, honors St. Valentine as a model of life in Christ. According to The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, the traditional association of St. Valentine’s Day with courtship is likely connected with certain customs of the pagan festival Lupercalia. If so, this would be another example of Christians usurping a pagan holiday and Christianizing it for the glory of Christ.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Why didn’t God actualize the angels in righteousness before they fell? Crystal - Kansas City, KS (15:39)
Since Paul in 1 Corinthians 1:10 says there should not be divisions amongst believers, what does this say about all the different denominations within the body of Christ today? Jessie - IA (17:09)
Could you explain the story of the fish with a coin in its mouth in Matthew 17:24-27? Gus - Oklahoma City, OK (20:06)
Would the command to obey the government in Romans chapter 13 apply to Sharia law? Cameron - OK (21:51)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/12/26), Hank answers the following questions:

Can you address Abraham’s bosom, the resurrection, and the saints raised in Matthew 27? Sal - Cleveland, OH (2:44)
How to respond to a skeptic who asks, “If predestination in Romans 8:29-30 and Ephesians 1:45 is true, what is the purpose of going to church?” Robbie - Paintsville, KY (15:12)
What is the age of the Earth? Dennis - CO (19:34)
My neighbor shot his wife, then committed suicide. Will he go to heaven or hell? Marion - Cambridge, MA (21:38)