Episodes

  • Stockholm Syndrome Christianity with John West - Part 2

    Stockholm Syndrome Christianity with John West - Part 2
    Jun 17 2025
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/17/25), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. John West, author of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America’s Christian Leaders Are Failing—And What We Can Do About It. Hank and Dr. West discuss Andy Stanley’s assertion that the Old Testament is obsolete, If it is necessary to call out Christian leaders by name, the ongoing Battle for the Bible—from Robert Gundry to Mike Licona, and the problems with secularism influencing scientific inquiry.
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    28 mins
  • Stockholm Syndrome Christianity with John West - Part 1

    Stockholm Syndrome Christianity with John West - Part 1
    Jun 16 2025
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/16/25), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Dr. John West, author of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America’s Christian Leaders Are Failing—And What We Can Do About It. Hank and Dr. West discuss what Stockholm Syndrome Christianity is, Seattle Pacific University as an example of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity, how parents can be sure of where to send their kids to school, and Andy Stanley’s assertion that the Old Testament is obsolete.
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    28 mins
  • Best of BAM: Humans 2.0 with Fuz Rana

    Best of BAM: Humans 2.0 with Fuz Rana
    Jun 14 2025
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is biochemist Dr. Fuz Rana, co-author of the book, Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism. Hank and Dr. Rana discuss the relationship between superheroes, the transhumanist movement, and theodicy; what transhumanism is about, the problem with the myth of progress, transhumanism and transcendence, the importance of critical thinking and discernment regarding transhumanism and technology, gene editing, and understanding how different worldviews impact science and technology.
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    28 mins
  • Q&A: The Proper Name of Jesus, Scientific Evidence, and the Gospel Writers

    Q&A: The Proper Name of Jesus, Scientific Evidence, and the Gospel Writers
    Jun 13 2025
    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)
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    28 mins
  • Reading Scripture Literally, and Q&A

    Reading Scripture Literally, and Q&A
    Jun 12 2025
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/12/25), Hank explains how reading Scripture “literally” means to read Scripture as literature, as opposed to being read in a wooden literal fashion.

    Hank also answers the following questions:

    In one of his books, Bob Fraley says that the beast is not a person, but a superpower, namely the United States. Does this undermine the partial preterist perspective on the beast? Dale - Kansas City, MO (3:49)
    If dragons were not real but mythological, why does the KJV Bible mention dragons 58 times, and why does Leviathan breathe fire? Ryan - Wichita, KS (15:12)
    Do you believe the KJV Bible is correct on the creation being 6,000 years old? Ryan - Wichita, KS (16:53)
    Can you explain what you mean by “true Israel”? Are you referring to the church? Anne - Memphis, TN (23:53)
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    28 mins
  • Q&A: Noah’s Flood, Audible Voice of God, and Boycotting LGBT Businesses

    Q&A: Noah’s Flood, Audible Voice of God, and Boycotting LGBT Businesses
    Jun 11 2025
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/11/25), Hank answers the following questions:

    Do you know the date of Noah’s flood? John - San Diego, CA (0:51)
    How can I communicate truth to Jehovah’s Witnesses about the deity of Christ when they reference their New World translation of the Bible? Jared - Olathe, KS (5:32)
    I feel like charismatics and Pentecostals are dependent upon hearing God’s audible voice. Does God speak to us audibly? Wayne - St. Paul, MN (8:46)
    I hold 6,000-year days of creation. The millennium starts in the year 7000. What are your thoughts? Jim - Shreveport, LA (16:12)
    Should we boycott businesses that are owned and operated by homosexual people? James - Springfield, MO (21:30)
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    28 mins
  • Q&A: Demons, Mormonism, and Pangea

    Q&A: Demons, Mormonism, and Pangea
    Jun 10 2025
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/10/25), Hank answers the following questions:

    If angels can take physical form according to Hebrews 13:2, why can’t demons do the same? Roger - Modesto, CA (1:27)
    Can you clarify your comments on the Mormon experience of the burning in the bosom in reading the Book of Mormon? Jeff - St. Louis, MO (5:23)
    My friend does not believe Jesus is the Son of God, he thinks we are gods. He points to Psalm 82:6 and John 10 to support this idea. Can you respond? Jahira - Brooklyn, NY (15:11)
    Was the Earth one large continent prior to the flood called Pangaea? Does the split of the continents have anything to do with the Tower of Babel? Kyle - Oklahoma City, OK (20:09)
    Scripture mentions the New Heaven and New Earth. What is the purpose of the New Earth? Kyle - Oklahoma City, OK (22:19)
    Scripture says a person will be judged according to their knowledge of the Law. Is this correct? Kyle - Oklahoma City, OK (24:08)
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    28 mins
  • Generational Giving, and Q&A

    Generational Giving, and Q&A
    Jun 9 2025
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/09/25), Hank discusses giving as it relates to different generations; comparing the War Generation with Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials, and how we as Christians should be generous.

    Hank also answers the following questions:

    How did death enter the world? Ken - Freeport, IL (15:13)
    Is it okay for a Protestant to marry a Roman Catholic? Would we be unequally yoked? Steve - Dallas, TX (17:12)
    My pastor is beginning to get into the Word of Faith movement. Do you have any advice? Mike - Sikeston, MO (20:20)
    What do I tell someone who thinks that all religions will lead to heaven? Ethan - Atchison, KS (24:26)
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    28 mins
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