On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, author of When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers. Hank and Dr. D’Ambrosio discuss the importance of unity within the body of Christ as an answer to the Lord’s High Priestly Prayer, St. Clement of Rome and his letter to the Corinthians dealing with division in the Church, the martyrdom of Ignatius of Antioch, and understanding the importance of holy tradition.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/15/25), 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. Paul Gould, associate professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University and author of A Good and True Story: Eleven Clues to Understanding Our Universe and Your Place in It. Hank and Paul discuss the evidential problem of evil, the significance of suffering in our lives, how the existence of love points to the existence of God, the relationship between truth and beauty, the chief value of art, and the idea that all religions can be false but they can’t all be true.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/14/25), 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. Paul Gould, associate professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University and author of A Good and True Story: Eleven Clues to Understanding Our Universe and Your Place in It. Hank and Paul discuss what best explains morality, the new phenomenon of nice nihilism, enchanted naturalism, counterfeit happiness and the nature of true happiness, the problem of evil and the existence of God, if the logical problem of evil been solved, if free will is essential to what it means to be human, and how God can’t do everything.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/13/25), 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. Paul Gould, associate professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University and author of A Good and True Story: Eleven Clues to Understanding Our Universe and Your Place in It. Hank and Paul discuss if the immensity of the universe should inspire belief in God, the nature of life, how we know that life is valuable, how the Cambrian explosion uprooted Darwin’s Tree of Life, the current revolutions and shifts in evolutionary theory, if the modern world suffers from a nature deficit, if materialism can account for consciousness, and what best explains morality.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/12/25), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is philosopher Paul Gould, author of A Good and True Story: Eleven Clues to Understanding Our Universe and Your Place in It. Hank and Paul discuss why Paul wrote A Good and True Story, if we live our lives according to a story, how evidence for God is everywhere but needs to be rightly interpreted, the non-religious stories that explain our existence: scientism, materialism, atheism, nihilism, and reductionism; the origins of the universe, and if the immensity of the universe should inspire belief in God.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/11/25), Hank answers the following questions:

If Jesus is God in the flesh, who was He praying to during His time on Earth? Lance - Mountain View, MO (1:58)
Could you explain the lack of the wedding garment in Matthew 22:11? Paul - Springdale, AR (6:16)
A friend of mine believes that sexual fantasies about imaginary people are not wrong. What are your thoughts on this? Can I even have a conversation with him if he denies that this is not “real” lust? Ben - Regina, SK (9:37)
In light of 1 Corinthians 5:11-13, should churches be inviting non-believers into the church to speak? William - Calgary, AB (23:02)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank says a few words about apologetics, which is the defense of the faith once for all delivered to the saints.

Hank also answers the following questions:

How dangerous is L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology? Jim - El Paso, TX (3:44)
How can I witness to an atheist? How can we convince them that the Bible is authoritative? Jeremy - Ada, OK (6:54)
Should we prepare for doomsday? Rick - Austin, TX (15:12)
Who are the people who say, “Lord, Lord,” in Matthew 7:21-23? Bob - Nashville, TN (19:01)
Do ghosts exist? Are they demons? Darren - St. Louis, MO (21:40)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/08/25), Hank talks about a conversation he had with his daughter, who is attending college. While explaining that morality is not dependent on God, one of her liberal professors invoked the Euthyphro dilemma. Not knowing how to deal with this conundrum, she went to The Complete Bible Answer Book Collector’s Edition and was able to answer this objection. And in doing so, stressed the need for apologetics on college campuses.

Hank also answers the following questions:

Is the lake of fire different from hell, or are they the same thing? Timmy - Austin, TX (5:53)
Did Satan want Jesus to go to the cross or not? Did he know God’s plan? Ryan - Memphis, TN (9:02)
Where did God come from? David - Fresno, CA (15:13)
Why doesn’t the Bible mention anything about Jesus nursing? And why does the Bible say “ashes to ashes, dust to dust” if we don’t come from ashes? Serena - Lakewood, CO (19:33)
An atheist I am talking with says the Genesis account is flawed because light was created before the sun, moon, and stars. Is there an answer for this? Phil - Columbia, MO (22:01)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/07/25), 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. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, author of When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers. Hank and Dr. D’Ambrosio discuss D’Ambrosio’s presentation of the chaff mixed in with the wheat of Origen of Alexandria’s genius in his book, Tertullian and the term Trinity, Cyprian of Carthage on the unity of the church and the concept of having God the Father along with the Church as the mother, the Edict of Milan, the Council of Nicea, why heresy arises when people become impatient with the paradoxical mysteries of the Christian faith, and one of the biggest problems facing the church today.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/06/25), 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. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, author of When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers. Hank and Dr. D’Ambrosio discuss the First Apology of Justin Martyr, Irenaeus and a defense against the heresy of Gnosticism, the coextensive nature between tradition and scripture, the teachings of Clement of Alexandria equipping Christians to evangelize the Gospel, and Origen of Alexandria and the transformative nature of union with Christ.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/05/25), 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. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, author of When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers. Hank and Dr. D’Ambrosio discuss the importance of holy tradition, understanding that the early church did not have the Bible as we do today, the centrality of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist as argued by Ignatius of Antioch, the martyrdom of Polycarp of Smyrna, the significance of relics, The Didache, and apologetics and the First Apology of Justin Martyr.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/04/25), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, author of When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers. Hank and Dr. D’Ambrosio discuss the importance of unity within the body of Christ as an answer to the Lord’s High Priestly Prayer, St. Clement of Rome and his letter to the Corinthians dealing with division in the Church, the martyrdom of Ignatius of Antioch, and understanding the importance of holy tradition.

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

Does the Christian worldview allow for alternate universes or realities? John - Silver Spring, MD (0:52)
Is it okay for a church to have separate worship services for children and adults? Jason - Hutchinson, KS (4:33)
Does Genesis 1 contradict Genesis 2 concerning the order of creation? Cameron - Edmonton, AB (8:21)
My friend’s father is having an affair. Can you give me some advice in this situation? Louisa - Toronto, ON (15:11)
My uncle is a skeptic. How can I witness to him? Jane - Kennett, MO (17:54)
Are Josephus’ references to Jesus accurate? Fernando - St. Louis, MO (21:23)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/01/25), Hank answers the following questions:

Can you explain the Levirate laws concerning marriage and polygamy? Joe - Robbinsville, NJ (0:51)
Is suicide the unforgivable sin? If a Christian commits suicide, will they still go to heaven? Vicky - Cutler, IL (4:37)
What are the pros and cons of Latin American Liberation Theology? Paul - Louisville, KY (8:47)
Are churches today too focused on entertainment? Is Gospel music becoming secular? Monica - East St. Louis, IL (16:01)
Was Judas saved? Sherry - Manassas, VA (20:20)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/31/25), Hank says a few words about apologetics, which is the defense of the faith once for all delivered to the saints.

Hank also answers the following questions:

How dangerous is L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology? Jim - El Paso, TX (3:44)
How can I witness to an atheist? How can we convince them that the Bible is authoritative? Jeremy - Ada, OK (6:54)
Are abuse and alcoholism grounds for a divorce? Kay - Lincoln, NE (15:11)
What is the origin of all the races? Donna - Sharpsburg, GA (17:17)
What are your thoughts on Judas concerning John 17:12? Was he predestined to betray Christ? Brian - Oakdale, CA (19:43)
Was Job a real person? Howard - Everett, WA (22:17)
Does original sin still exist? Didn’t Jesus abolish this by His death on the cross? Judy - Springfield, MO (22:48)
What does it mean to rest on the Sabbath? Ryan - Nashville, TN (24:46)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/30/25), Hank answers the following questions:

Is Yahweh the correct name for God? Is it appropriate to address the members of the Trinity as Yahweh? Josh - Bakersfield, CA (0:54)
Are the days of creation in Genesis literal 24-hour days? Neil - Lethbridge, AB (4:43)
Is interracial marriage biblical? David - Fresno, CA (7:41)
Does Revelation 21:22 mean that there will be no future temple? Robert - Plano, TX (16:01)
Sometimes I get paid in cash. Do I need to report these earnings? Susan - Kearney, MO (22:06)
Does the Bible say that the U.S. should support Israel? Beatrice - Chicago, IL (24:03)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/29/25), Hank answers the following questions:

What is your view of Daniel’s 70 weeks? Cecil - Bakersfield, CA (0:51)
Must I tithe off of a legal settlement? Christie - Independence, MO (5:14)
Should the word “world” in Matthew 28:20 be translated “eon” or “age” instead? John - Stewartsville, MO (9:21)
Should we prepare for doomsday? Rick - Austin, TX (15:12)
Who are the people who say, “Lord, Lord,” in Matthew 7:21-23? Bob - Nashville, TN (19:01)
Do ghosts exist? Are they demons? Darren - St. Louis, MO (21:40)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/28/25), Hank answers the following questions:

What is God’s role for the nation of Israel today, according to Romans 9-11? Tony - Oklahoma City, OK (0:57)
Is it possible for us to overanalyze the Bible that we start to lose the meaning that God intended it to convey? Jim - El Paso, TX (6:31)
What are your thoughts on the temple in Ezekiel? Which temple is he referring to? Joe - Dwight, IL (15:11)
Why did Christ only minister to the Jews? Elden - Richmond, MO (20:44)

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

I am struggling with pornography. Can you give me advice? Terry - Arcadia, WI (0:51)
Is it a sin to pray for mercy for the consequences of my sin? Jim - Liberty, MO (5:48)
Is it okay to hold a grudge? Bob - Howell, MI (6:58)
Does Jesus allow Satan to test Christians the way he did with Peter? Kim - Winston-Salem, NC (15:12)
How did the Egyptian magicians change their staves into snakes? John - Seattle, WA (16:35)
Can there be objective morality without God? Kayla - Olathe, KS (20:59)
Does God still perform healings today? Justin - Indianapolis, IN (22:56)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/25/25), Hank answers the following questions:

What are the seven spirits of God in Revelation 4? Brian - Fort Wayne, IN (1:00)
Is tithing for today? Natasha - New York, NY (3:03)
Once you become a Christian, must you still repent of your sins? Larry - Long Beach, CA (7:34)
What is your opinion of the Left Behind series concerning their view of a future temple and the Antichrist? Dale - Raceland, LA (15:44)
Can you explain the phrase “this generation” in Luke 21:32? Kim - Brimfield, MA (18:10)
How were people saved in the Old Testament? Dan - Seattle, WA (22:33)