Q&A: The Proper Name of Jesus, Scientific Evidence, and the Gospel Writers

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/13/25), Hank answers the following questions:

My son says the letter “J” was invented later, and Jesus is not the proper pronunciation of the Hebrew. Is Yeshua the proper name of Jesus? Robert - Arlington, TX (0:47)
Are tornadoes, earthquakes, and natural disasters accelerating enough that we can consider them a sign of the end-times? Fred - Fort Wayne, IN (4:03)
How do I address atheists who claim that there is absolute scientific evidence for numerous transitional forms in the fossil record? Walter - Topeka, KS (7:54)
Did the Gospel writers have extensive knowledge of the Old Testament, or were they totally inspired by God? Jim - Shreveport, LA (15:11)
Did the disciples who were fishermen or ordinary men study the Old Testament after they started their mission? Jim - Shreveport, LA (18:12)
My father passed away. He was a believer. Where did he go? Is he “absent from the body…present with the Lord”? Dan - Gig Harbor, WA (20:27)
Is it biblical to be slain in the Spirit, speak in tongues, and receive prophecies? David - San Antonio, TX (21:59)