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  • Nothing Left to Prove, So Much Left to Do with Larry Johnston

    Nothing Left to Prove, So Much Left to Do with Larry Johnston
    May 29 2025
    The following interview is from 2017, when Hank Hanegraaff was joined by the eminently quotable Larry Johnston, a friend and colleague of over forty years, for a wide-ranging conversation certain to send you searching for a dictionary. Today, Larry is absent from the body, present with the Lord. We don’t know the date of our death, but apart from the return of the Lord, we know that day will come. Larry’s testimony will impact your life, and we hope that you will walk away with a greater perspective of eternity—“Only one life, ’twill soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last.”

    **This podcast was originally recorded and released in 2017. The introduction, however, is NEW**

    Topics discussed include:
    Hank begins the podcast by commemorating his dear friend and colleague Larry Johnston (1:00)
    Hank and Larry discuss understanding their ages and the importance of making a difference while they still can (17:30)
    Their interwoven journeys in ministry over the past forty years (23:50)
    The battle for the mind in an age when evidence is seemingly trumped by authority (34:45)
    Apologetics as antidote to the atheistic ambush in educational institutions today (40:05)
    The false conflict between science and religion (45:50)
    Larry’s testimony as a “Road to Damascus” soteriological experience (50:30)
    The effects of uncreated energy on our soul (57:55)
    Apprehensive allowance for faithful mysteries to remain mysterious (1:10:30)
    Why the Christian Research Institute changed their moniker to “because life and truth matter” (1:14:45)
    Their passion for podcasts as a vehicle to think deeper and reignite the art of dialogue (1:20:05)
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  • Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America’s Christian Leaders Are Failing — and What We Can Do About It with John West

    Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America’s Christian Leaders Are Failing — and What We Can Do About It with John West
    May 1 2025
    What if American culture isn’t collapsing because of crusading secularists? What if it’s failing because many leading Christians identify more with secular elites than with their fellow believers? Dr. John West joins Hank Hanegraaff to discuss how he wrote Stockholm Syndrome Christianity as a warning to the body of Christ—a warning not to capitulate to the culture, but to transform the culture.To receive Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America’s Christian Leaders Are Failing — and What We Can Do About It for your partnering gift, please click here
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    Topics discussed include:
    • What is Stockholm Syndrome Christianity? (5:00)
    • Seattle Pacific University as an example of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity (7:45)
    • How can parents be sure of where to send their kids to school? (11:30)
    • Andy Stanley says that the Old Testament is obsolete—is he right? (15:00)
    • Is it necessary to call out Christian leaders by name? (24:10)
    • The ongoing Battle for the Bible—from Robert Gundry to Mike Licona (26:50)
    • Francis Collins and the problems with secularism influencing scientific inquiry (35:15)
    • Can Neo-Darwinism and Christianity co-exist? (43:45)
    • Is theistic evolution the worst of all possibilities for Christians? (47:30)
    • How the evolutionary paradigm is foundational for many of the other problematic “-isms” (50:50)
    • Sexual suicide—how the devaluation of marriage within churches came before the culture (55:50)
    • Is Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy an example of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity? (1:00:50)
    • The slippery slope for individuals (1:06:00)
    • When is “anti-racism” actually racist? (1:06:30)
    • How did Stockholm Syndrome Christians abandon religious liberty? (1:17:15)
    • The importance of discernment when it comes to the entertainment we consume (1:31:30)
    • The problems with simply “following the science” (1:34:20)
    • The dangers of celebrity culture—even within the church (1:38:15)
    • The problem with trying to please the wrong people (1:43:00)
    • A story of standing for truth (1:46:45)
    • The importance of Christian governance—people must support the mission of Christianity (1:55:50)
    • A call to faithfulness as opposed to worldly success (2:01:25)
    • What is the state of The Discovery Institute and the Intelligent Design movement? (2:05:55)


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    2 h y 13 m
  • Priests of History: Stewarding the Past in an Ahistoric Age with Sarah Irving-Stonebraker

    Priests of History: Stewarding the Past in an Ahistoric Age with Sarah Irving-Stonebraker
    Apr 10 2025
    How can Christians engage meaningfully with history?

    In an age underpinned by the idea that life is about self-invention and fulfilment, contemporary Western culture holds that the past has little to teach us. We live in an age that historian Sarah Irving-Stonebraker terms as the “Ahistoric Age,” in which we are profoundly disconnected from history.

    In the attempt to appear relevant, the church often embraces this ahistoric worldview by jettisoning the historic ideas and practices of Christian formation. But this has unintended consequences, leaving Christians unmoored from history and losing the ability to grapple with its ethical complexities.

    Sarah Irving-Stonebraker joins Hank Hanegraaff to discuss what it means to be a priest of history and why it matters more than ever for Christians to maintain this critical conversation with the past.
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    Topics discussed include:
    • What does it mean for Christians to be priests of history? (3:00)
    • What does it mean for our age to be ahistoric? (5:00)
    • Is there any purpose in a post-truth age? (8:35)
    • The myth of progress—the secularization of ideas and progress in history (14:55)
    • When did our modern ahistoric age begin? (18:30)
    • Reducing history to ideology is a mistake because history is nuanced and complex (23:55)
    • What is the purpose of a museum? The modern and political redefinition of what a museum is (27:30)
    • What does the decline of history majors globally mean for civilization? (29:45)
    • The five characteristics of an ahistoric age (32:00)
    • What is digital tribalism? (36:30)
    • What does it mean for the church to acculturate itself to the ahistoric age? (38:30)
    • True Christianity is a way of life (46:00)
    • The benefits of spiritual practice and disciplines (50:05)
    • Doctrinal drift from orthodox Christian beliefs (53:00)
    • Church is an embodied experience—what we do with our bodies matters (1:06:45)
    • The value of historic Christian practices such as night vigils (1:08:50)
    • The importance of maintaining a historical conversation with the past (1:13:25)
    • The importance of history for Christians (1:16:30)
    • Are we losing our literacy? The importance of reading in the digital age (1:22:45)
    • How Sarah Irving-Stonebraker went converted from atheism to Christianity at Cambridge University (1:24:30)
    • The importance of stories (1:38:30)
    • Why is it important for Christians to be priests of history? (1:42:45)




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    1 h y 46 m
  • Does the West Need a Religious Revival? with David Hanegraaff

    Does the West Need a Religious Revival? with David Hanegraaff
    Mar 20 2025
    Does the West need a religious revival?

    This was the subject of a debate hosted by The Free Press at the Paramount Theater in Austin Texas on February 27th. The debate pitted two religious advocates—Ayan Hirsi Ali and Ross Douthat—against two avowed atheists—Michael Shermer and Adam Carolla—in search of an answer. The scene of current affairs in the West was set by The Free Press as follows:
    “The West has experienced a rapid erosion of our shared culture. Political polarization, loneliness, depression and addiction have surged, while marriage and birthrates have plummeted. There’s a crisis of meaning, and a growing chorus of intellectuals are pointing to secularism as the cause.

    Studies show that religious service attendance correlates with lower rates of depression, suicide and substance abuse. Religious individuals are also more likely to marry, stay married, and have children. For the first time in U.S. history, church membership among Americans has fallen below 50%. Less than a fifth of Western Europeans attend church regularly. In Sweden, over 75% of young people claim no religion at all.

    So, is the decline of religion to blame for our social unraveling? Or are rapid technological changes, growing economic inequality, and other social disruptions the culprit? And would empowering religious institutions, which have historically abused their power to stifle scientific progress, fuel war, and discriminate against perceived enemies be a mistake?

    In short, would a return to faith restore order, or simply revive old divisions?”
    David Hanegraaff traveled to Austin, Texas to cover the event—you can find his review and response here. https://www.equip.org/articles/does-the-west-need-a-religious-revival-a-review-of-the-debate-by-the-free-press-and-foundation-for-individual-rights-and-expression/

    He joins his father Hank Hanegraaff on this edition of Hank Unplugged to discuss the debate, his role at the Christian Research Institute and much more.

    Topics discussed include:
    The Free Press organized a debate about religion that was unique for our time—secularism was not regarded as the default, but forced to defend itself (2:15)
    Who were the debate participants? (4:45)
    Why is the perspective of Ayaan Hirsi Ali so important? (6:30)
    Is a religious revival on the horizon? (8:00)
    What are the detrimental impacts of secularization on society? (12:25)
    Were the arguments made by the atheists—Adam Carolla and Michael Shermer—convincing? (14:00)
    New atheists, same old, tired arguments (16:50)
    Richard Dawkins claims to be a cultural Christian (18:15)
    The consequences of an unexamined life—worldviews matter (20:50)
    The role of technology in our world today (25:50)
    Why was this debate significant? (27:00)
    The importance of localism (30:25)
    The transformational nature of a Christianity lived out in practice (33:20)
    What was it like growing up as the son of the Bible Answer Man? (37:05)
    The legacy of Johannis Hanegraaff (40:00)
    The importance of apologetics (42:30)
    The sign of the cross (49:30)
    The importance of being equally yoked (53:30)
    Church and life are inextricably woven for Christians (55:15)
    The detrimental impact of bad theology (58:25)
    The joy of parenthood (1:02:20)
    Meeting Jay Richards in Greece—a favorite Hank Unplugged guest (1:07:15)
    Traveling to the monastic community at Mt. Athos (1:10:45)
    The joy of having your children in the Church (1:14:45)
    Why David Hanegraaff loves the Republic of Georgia—aggressive hospitality (1:20:00)
    A boy named Grace—why? (1:23:20)
    The importance of reading and the role books play on the Hank Unplugged podcast (1:26:00)







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    1 h y 33 m
  • Are you ready for Humans 2.0? Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism with Fuz Rana

    Are you ready for Humans 2.0? Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism with Fuz Rana
    Feb 18 2025
    Are you ready for Humans 2.0? Whether you like it or not—this is happening. From transhumanism to AI, science and technology are progressing at a pace unprecedented in human history and this rate of change can leave many people—Christians or otherwise—feeling disoriented. But these are not subjects that Christians can simply ignore—we must educate ourselves so that we understand what is at stake and are able to discern and advocate for or against based on the moral and ethical guidance of a Christian worldview. Dr. Fuz Rana joins Hank Hanegraaff for a wide-ranging conversation that will undoubtedly “open a window to the new world of human enhancement technologies and transhumanism,” that will determine the future of humanity—Humans 2.0. To learn more about the book our guest Fazale “Fuz” Rana co-authored entitled, Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism, please click here. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-humans-2-0-scientific-philosophical-and-theological-perspectives-on-transhumanism/ Topics discussed include: Why do we gravitate towards superheroes? The relationship between superheroes, the transhumanist movement and theodicy (3:15)What is transhumanism? (5:00)The problem with the myth of progress (7:00)Transhumanism and transcendence (9:55)The importance of critical thinking and discernment regarding transhumanism and technology (11:40)What is gene editing? (13:15)Worldviews matter—understanding how different worldviews impact science and technology (18:30)Ethical intricacies of Neuralink and brain-computer interface (BCI) technology (21:05)The mind-body question (27:20)Technologically seeking immortality—is aging a disease to be cured? (29:30)Should humans “play god”? (37:30)The ethical complexity of stem cell research (39:30)Cloning technology today (45:30)Is gene editing essentially a version of eugenics? (47:30)How transhumanism demonstrates human exceptionalism (50:35)How language sets humans apart and remains a question evolutionist cannot answer (55:45)The impact of different worldviews on ethical and moral considerations we make in society regarding science and technology (59:25)What is meant by Humans 2.0? (1:04:45)Why Christians must involve themselves in discussions on emerging technologies (1:10:25)Post-human vs Superhuman (1:15:35)What is the relationship between AI and transhumanism? (1:19:15)How concerned should we be about the power of AI? (1:25:25)The repercussions for granting citizenship to robots (1:27:55)What is Artificial Womb Technology (AWT) and is it a good idea? (1:29:45)Transhumanism and the desire to transcend the limits that gender place on human potential (1:33:10)Listen to Hank’s podcast and follow Hank off the grid where he is joined by some of the brightest minds discussing topics you care about. Get equipped to be a cultural change agent.Archived episodes are on our Website and available at the additional channels listed below.You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.MediaChristian ArticlesHank Unplugged Podcast & ShortsPostmodern RealitiesVideoBroadcastsOur Magazine
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    1 h y 38 m
  • Unnatural Death: Medicine’s Descent from Healing to Killing with Richard Weikart

    Unnatural Death: Medicine’s Descent from Healing to Killing with Richard Weikart
    Jan 21 2025

    What was the 5th leading cause of death in Canada in 2023? Shockingly, it was medical assistance in dying (MAiD) and accounted for one out of every twenty deaths. Unfortunately, Canada is not an anomaly, but part of a global trend in terms of how societies are changing when it comes to sanctity of life—and death.

    How did we reach this place? Hank Hanegraaff is joined by Dr. Richard Weikert to discuss his book Unnatural Death: Medicine's Descent from Healing to Killing. Weikart explains how the Judeo-Christian tradition has always encouraged a culture of life, but the secular Enlightenment and Darwinian materialism have tugged us in a different direction.

    Can society reverse course and embrace the sanctity of life once again?

    Topics discussed include: How studying both the Nazi promotion of euthanasia and Darwinism led Weikert to write Unnatural Death: Medicine’s Descent from Healing to Killing (3:15); understanding the different terminology used when discussing euthanasia (5:35); the origins of euthanasia—euthanasia comes from the term “good death”(8:30); different types of passive euthanasia (10:45); how the secularization of our culture and the decline of religion has led to a rise in assisted suicide and euthanasia (14:00); the Hippocratic Oath (20:00); how is suicide presented in the Bible? (22:10); the role that the Renaissance played in the shifting attitudes about death (25:45); why is the history of the attitudes about death important to understand? (27:30); is suffering a good thing? (31:45); utilitarianism and the pursuit of pleasure in society (36:00); promotion of eugenics and euthanasia (39:30); the impact that Darwinism had and continues to have on the ideology of euthanasia (43:20); the role of economics on eugenics and euthanasia (47:15); the cognitive dissonance in our society when discussing ideas of equality, justice and even suicide (53:50); Peter Singer and the growing euthanasia movement today (57:50); the Netherlands as an example of the perils of an almost entirely secularized society (1:07:45); the permissible reasons for euthanasia and the potential for abuse (1:11:45); the autonomy argument for assisted suicide and euthanasia (1:17:20); the life and legacy of Jack Kevorkian—Dr. Death (1:20:40); the state of bioethics and transhumanism today (1:22:35); is Oregon the suicide capital of the United States? (1:24:10); three arguments to demonstrate the slippery slope of assisted suicide and euthanasia (1:25:45); redefining death with dignity (1:35:15).


    For more information on Dr. Weikart’s book Unnatural Death: Medicine’s Descent from Healing to Killing please click here.https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-unnatural-death-medicines-descent-from-healing-to-killing-hup/



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    1 h y 42 m
  • The Harvest is Plentiful, The Workers Are Few with K.P. Yohannan

    The Harvest is Plentiful, The Workers Are Few with K.P. Yohannan
    Jan 2 2025
    This year was a reminder of the ephemeral reality of our earthly experience. Last Christmas we sent out a Christmas card featuring a joyful photo of Hank from a trip to India—a trip with his dear Friend K.P. Yohannan where they witnessed firsthand our ongoing Going Global efforts in the 10-40 window and excitedly discussed plans to continue to carry out the great commission as commanded by our Lord. https://www.equip.org/product/going-global-10-40-window-training-support/

    This Christmas season, K. P. is absent the body, present with the Lord.

    But we are still here! Here — as yet — to make a difference for time and for eternity. Moreover, a reminder of “Only one life, ’twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.”

    As Hank approaches three quarters of a century in age, he is acutely aware of the reality of being in the fourth quarter of his life. A life motivated by the apostle Paul’s admonition to “run with perseverance the race marked out for us, ­fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:1–2).

    On behalf of the entire team here at the Christian Research Institute, we would like to thank you for being a co-laborer in Christ in the battle for life and truth.

    We are excited for you to listen—or re-listen—to this encore edition of the Hank Unplugged podcasting featuring a conversation with K P Yohannan—a generational disciple of the Lord. May the conversation you are about to hear inspire you to join the abundant harvest to be found in Christ Jesus our Lord—that you might develop a passion for proclaiming his very name to the billions around that globe who have yet to hear His holy name.

    “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” (Matthew 9:36-38).

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    1 h y 52 m
  • The Greatest Partition in Human History—Christmas 2024

    The Greatest Partition in Human History—Christmas 2024
    Dec 24 2024
    Once again you and I find ourselves perched on the eve of the annual Christmas day celebration. And as such, we do well to remember our Lord’s words concerning the reason He condescended to cloak Himself in human flesh. “The Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost” (Luke 19:10). This Christmas Eve may you and I not trivialize the Christmas celebration but rather be transformed by the greatest cleavage in human history. That of a Second Adam who clothed Himself in fallen humanity and in doing so returned fallen humanity to the life of Eden. “To him who overcomes,” said Jesus, “I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God” (Revelation 2:7). Merry Christmas from Hank Hanegraaff and the staff of the Christian Research Institute!


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