What happens when a religious movement demands absolute obedience, suppresses critical thinking, and turns followers against their own families? In this episode of Hank Unplugged, Hank Hanegraaff exposes the sociological dangers of Eastern Lightning, also known as The Church of Almighty God—a movement originating in China that claims a Chinese woman is the returned Christ. Drawing on firsthand interviews with former members and victims in China, Hank recounts harrowing accounts of physical violence, psychological manipulation, threats of punishment, and the destruction of families. He also examines the methods of social control characteristic of destructive cults, including peer pressure, exploitation of expectations, and the power of suggestion. As Eastern Lightning expands its influence worldwide, Christians must be equipped to recognize not only theological counterfeits but also the devastating consequences of cultic control. For more information about this special issue of the Christian Research Journal (48:02–03) The Eastern Lightning Cult: Christ Returns to Earth as a Female, <a href="https://www.equip.org/christian-research-journal/the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-special-print-issue-48-02-03/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">click here</a>.To receive this issue with your partnering gift, <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-special-print-issue-48-02-03-the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">click here.</a>For information on receiving the special dual-language “flip” edition — English and Chinese —<a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-special-dual-language-flip-english-and-chinese-print-issue-48-02-03-the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-wa/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> click here.</a> Dig Deeper with Hank Unplugged — Hank Unplugged is a podcast brought to you by the Christian Research Institute, where Hank Hanegraaff takes you beyond the sound bites and into thoughtful, in-depth explorations of the critical issues confronting Christians today. Drawing on Scripture, history, theology, and culture, Hank equips listeners to think Christianly about the questions that matter most and to contend for “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

What happens when a religious movement demands absolute obedience, suppresses critical thinking, and turns followers against their own families?
In this episode of Hank Unplugged, Hank Hanegraaff exposes the sociological dangers of Eastern Lightning, also known as The Church of Almighty God—a movement originating in China that claims a Chinese woman is the returned Christ.
Drawing on firsthand interviews with former members and victims in China, Hank recounts harrowing accounts of physical violence, psychological manipulation, threats of punishment, and the destruction of families. He also examines the methods of social control characteristic of destructive cults, including peer pressure, exploitation of expectations, and the power of suggestion.
As Eastern Lightning expands its influence worldwide, Christians must be equipped to recognize not only theological counterfeits but also the devastating consequences of cultic control.
For more information about this special issue of the Christian Research Journal (48:02–03) The Eastern Lightning Cult: Christ Returns to Earth as a Female, click here.To receive this issue with your partnering gift, click here.For information on receiving the special dual-language “flip” edition — English and Chinese — click here.

Dig Deeper with Hank Unplugged — Hank Unplugged is a podcast brought to you by the Christian Research Institute, where Hank Hanegraaff takes you beyond the sound bites and into thoughtful, in-depth explorations of the critical issues confronting Christians today. Drawing on Scripture, history, theology, and culture, Hank equips listeners to think Christianly about the questions that matter most and to contend for “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3).

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.

What happens when a religious movement demands absolute obedience, suppresses critical thinking, and turns followers against their own families?

In this episode of Hank Unplugged, Hank Hanegraaff exposes the sociological dangers of Eastern Lightning,...

The Human Cost of Cultic Control

What are the defining characteristics of a cult? Hank Hanegraaff uses the memorable acronym C-U-L-T-S — Counterfeit, Unbiblical Revelations, Linguistic Subversion, Theological Perversion, and Sociological Deviance — to expose the teachings and practices of Eastern Lightning, also known as The Church of Almighty God. Hank examines Eastern Lightning’s claim that Jesus Christ has been reincarnated as a female christ in China, its rejection of the Bible as outdated and unreliable, its subversion of biblical language, its denial of essential Christian doctrine, and its use of intimidation and threats to demand unwavering obedience. With millions of first-generation Christians worldwide vulnerable to false teaching, Hank explains why equipping Christian leaders to recognize and respond to movements such as Eastern Lightning is central to the worldwide work of the Christian Research Institute — and why a special issue of the Christian Research Journal is devoted to helping Christians contend for “the faith once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). For more information about this special issue of the Christian Research Journal (48:02–03) The Eastern Lightning Cult: Christ Returns to Earth as a Female, <a href="https://www.equip.org/christian-research-journal/the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-special-print-issue-48-02-03/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">click here</a>.To receive this issue with your partnering gift, <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-special-print-issue-48-02-03-the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">click here. https://www.equip.org/christian-research-journal/the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-special-print-issue-48-02-03/</a> For information on receiving the special dual-language “flip” edition — English and Chinese —<a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-special-dual-language-flip-english-and-chinese-print-issue-48-02-03-the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-wa/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> click here.https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-special-dual-language-flip-english-and-chinese-print-issue-48-02-03-the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-wa/</a> Dig Deeper with Hank Unplugged — Hank Unplugged is a podcast brought to you by the Christian Research Institute, where Hank Hanegraaff takes you beyond the sound bites and into thoughtful, in-depth explorations of the critical issues confronting Christians today. Drawing on Scripture, history, theology, and culture, Hank equips listeners to think Christianly about the questions that matter most and to contend for “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

What are the defining characteristics of a cult? Hank Hanegraaff uses the memorable acronym C-U-L-T-S — Counterfeit, Unbiblical Revelations, Linguistic Subversion, Theological Perversion, and Sociological Deviance — to expose the teachings and practices of Eastern Lightning, also known as The Church of Almighty God.
Hank examines Eastern Lightning’s claim that Jesus Christ has been reincarnated as a female christ in China, its rejection of the Bible as outdated and unreliable, its subversion of biblical language, its denial of essential Christian doctrine, and its use of intimidation and threats to demand unwavering obedience.
With millions of first-generation Christians worldwide vulnerable to false teaching, Hank explains why equipping Christian leaders to recognize and respond to movements such as Eastern Lightning is central to the worldwide work of the Christian Research Institute — and why a special issue of the Christian Research Journal is devoted to helping Christians contend for “the faith once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3).
For more information about this special issue of the Christian Research Journal (48:02–03) The Eastern Lightning Cult: Christ Returns to Earth as a Female, click here.To receive this issue with your partnering gift, click here. https://www.equip.org/christian-research-journal/the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-special-print-issue-48-02-03/
For information on receiving the special dual-language “flip” edition — English and Chinese — click here.https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-special-dual-language-flip-english-and-chinese-print-issue-48-02-03-the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-wa/

Dig Deeper with Hank Unplugged — Hank Unplugged is a podcast brought to you by the Christian Research Institute, where Hank Hanegraaff takes you beyond the sound bites and into thoughtful, in-depth explorations of the critical issues confronting Christians today. Drawing on Scripture, history, theology, and culture, Hank equips listeners to think Christianly about the questions that matter most and to contend for “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3).

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.

What are the defining characteristics of a cult? Hank Hanegraaff uses the memorable acronym C-U-L-T-S — Counterfeit, Unbiblical Revelations, Linguistic Subversion, Theological Perversion, and Sociological Deviance — to expose the teachings and...

What Makes a Cult? Here Are the Defining Characteristics

What would life in Western civilization look like under Islamic law (sharia)? In Part Four of his series on sharia, Hank Hanegraaff looks to Islamic Spain, where religion was law, and sharia governed both public and private life. He examines the consequences for religious freedom, women, art, music, intellectual inquiry, and those who lived as non-Muslims under Islamic rule.  Hank also considers the modern West, where calls to accommodate aspects of sharia have raised fundamental questions about religious liberty, free speech, equality before the law, and the preservation of Western jurisprudence. Can Western civilization accommodate sharia practices that conflict with its own legal and cultural foundations? Understanding the history and implications of sharia is essential to answering that question. <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-0926va/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">For a more comprehensive treatment, see Hank Hanegraaff’s MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest Growing Religion</a>.  https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-0926va/ Dig Deeper with Hank Unplugged — Hank Unplugged is a podcast brought to you by the Christian Research Institute, where Hank Hanegraaff takes you beyond the sound bites and into thoughtful, in-depth explorations of the critical issues confronting Christians today. Drawing on Scripture, history, theology, and culture, Hank equips listeners to think Christianly about the questions that matter most and to contend for “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on</li></ul>

What would life in Western civilization look like under Islamic law (sharia)? In Part Four of his series on sharia, Hank Hanegraaff looks to Islamic Spain, where religion was law, and sharia governed both public and private life. He examines the consequences for religious freedom, women, art, music, intellectual inquiry, and those who lived as non-Muslims under Islamic rule. 
Hank also considers the modern West, where calls to accommodate aspects of sharia have raised fundamental questions about religious liberty, free speech, equality before the law, and the preservation of Western jurisprudence.
Can Western civilization accommodate sharia practices that conflict with its own legal and cultural foundations? Understanding the history and implications of sharia is essential to answering that question.
For a more comprehensive treatment, see Hank Hanegraaff’s MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest Growing Religion. 
https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-0926va/

Dig Deeper with Hank Unplugged — Hank Unplugged is a podcast brought to you by the Christian Research Institute, where Hank Hanegraaff takes you beyond the sound bites and into thoughtful, in-depth explorations of the critical issues confronting Christians today. Drawing on Scripture, history, theology, and culture, Hank equips listeners to think Christianly about the questions that matter most and to contend for “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3).

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

What would life in Western civilization look like under Islamic law (sharia)? In Part Four of his series on sharia, Hank Hanegraaff looks to Islamic Spain, where religion was law, and sharia governed both public and private life. He examines the...

Sharia Law in the West? What Would Life Be Like? | Part 4

In Part Three of his series on sharia law, Hank Hanegraaff examines what sharia has historically taught about jihad and warfare. Hank argues that Islamic jurisprudence has given warfare against non-Muslims a central place within sharia. He considers Qur’anic texts concerning fighting, the traditional division between the “house of Islam” and the “house of war,” and the rapid military expansion of Islam following the death of Muhammad. Hank then traces Islamic conquest from the Middle East and North Africa into Spain and Europe and challenges the popular portrayal of medieval Andalusia as a golden age of peaceful religious tolerance. Drawing on the work of historian Darío Fernández-Morera, he points instead to the persecution and killing of Christians under Muslim rule and asks why this history is so often minimized or recast. While jihad can refer to inward spiritual struggle, Sharia made armed expansion a religious duty. This is Part Three of an ongoing series on sharia. In the next podcast, Hank plans to examine the impact of sharia on Western civilization. <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-0926va/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">For a more comprehensive treatment, see Hank Hanegraaff’s MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest Growing Religion</a>.https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-0926va/ Dig Deeper with Hank Unplugged — Hank Unplugged is a podcast brought to you by the Christian Research Institute, where Hank Hanegraaff takes you beyond the sound bites and into thoughtful, in-depth explorations of the critical issues confronting Christians today. Drawing on Scripture, history, theology, and culture, Hank equips listeners to think Christianly about the questions that matter most and to contend for “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

In Part Three of his series on sharia law, Hank Hanegraaff examines what sharia has historically taught about jihad and warfare.
Hank argues that Islamic jurisprudence has given warfare against non-Muslims a central place within sharia. He considers Qur’anic texts concerning fighting, the traditional division between the “house of Islam” and the “house of war,” and the rapid military expansion of Islam following the death of Muhammad.
Hank then traces Islamic conquest from the Middle East and North Africa into Spain and Europe and challenges the popular portrayal of medieval Andalusia as a golden age of peaceful religious tolerance. Drawing on the work of historian Darío Fernández-Morera, he points instead to the persecution and killing of Christians under Muslim rule and asks why this history is so often minimized or recast.
While jihad can refer to inward spiritual struggle, Sharia made armed expansion a religious duty.
This is Part Three of an ongoing series on sharia. In the next podcast, Hank plans to examine the impact of sharia on Western civilization.
For a more comprehensive treatment, see Hank Hanegraaff’s MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest Growing Religion.https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-0926va/

Dig Deeper with Hank Unplugged — Hank Unplugged is a podcast brought to you by the Christian Research Institute, where Hank Hanegraaff takes you beyond the sound bites and into thoughtful, in-depth explorations of the critical issues confronting Christians today. Drawing on Scripture, history, theology, and culture, Hank equips listeners to think Christianly about the questions that matter most and to contend for “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3).

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.

In Part Three of his series on sharia law, Hank Hanegraaff examines what sharia has historically taught about jihad and warfare.

Hank argues that Islamic jurisprudence has given warfare against non-Muslims a central place within sharia. He considers...

Does Sharia Mandate War? | Part 3

In Part Two of his series on Islamic law (Sharia), Hank Hanegraaff examines the status and treatment of women under Sharia and contrasts Islamic law with the biblical worldview. Hank considers Qur’anic teachings concerning marriage, polygamy, divorce, and relations between husbands and wives, arguing that the inequalities embedded within Sharia have profound consequences for Muslim women. He also responds to former President Barack Obama’s criticisms of biblical law concerning slavery and rebellious children, contending that such criticisms badly misconstrue the historical and literary context of Scripture. Against claims that Sharia may be favorably compared with Christian canon law or biblical ethics, Hank argues that the contrast could hardly be more consequential—particularly when it comes to the dignity and treatment of women. This is Part Two of an ongoing series on Sharia. In the next podcast, Hank turns to the Sharia perspective on war and the traditional distinction between the “house of Islam” and the “house of war.” <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-0926va/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">For a more comprehensive treatment, see Hank Hanegraaff’s MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest Growing Religion</a>. Dig Deeper with Hank Unplugged — Hank Unplugged is a podcast brought to you by the Christian Research Institute, where Hank Hanegraaff takes you beyond the sound bites and into thoughtful, in-depth explorations of the critical issues confronting Christians today. Drawing on Scripture, history, theology, and culture, Hank equips listeners to think Christianly about the questions that matter most and to contend for “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

In Part Two of his series on Islamic law (Sharia), Hank Hanegraaff examines the status and treatment of women under Sharia and contrasts Islamic law with the biblical worldview.
Hank considers Qur’anic teachings concerning marriage, polygamy, divorce, and relations between husbands and wives, arguing that the inequalities embedded within Sharia have profound consequences for Muslim women. He also responds to former President Barack Obama’s criticisms of biblical law concerning slavery and rebellious children, contending that such criticisms badly misconstrue the historical and literary context of Scripture.
Against claims that Sharia may be favorably compared with Christian canon law or biblical ethics, Hank argues that the contrast could hardly be more consequential—particularly when it comes to the dignity and treatment of women.
This is Part Two of an ongoing series on Sharia. In the next podcast, Hank turns to the Sharia perspective on war and the traditional distinction between the “house of Islam” and the “house of war.”
For a more comprehensive treatment, see Hank Hanegraaff’s MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest Growing Religion.

Dig Deeper with Hank Unplugged — Hank Unplugged is a podcast brought to you by the Christian Research Institute, where Hank Hanegraaff takes you beyond the sound bites and into thoughtful, in-depth explorations of the critical issues confronting Christians today. Drawing on Scripture, history, theology, and culture, Hank equips listeners to think Christianly about the questions that matter most and to contend for “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3).

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.

In Part Two of his series on Islamic law (Sharia), Hank Hanegraaff examines the status and treatment of women under Sharia and contrasts Islamic law with the biblical worldview.

Hank considers Qur’anic teachings concerning marriage, polygamy,...

Can Women Ever Be Free Under Sharia Law? | Part 2

In a recent exchange with Jesse Watters, Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed compared Sharia law to Christian canon law, arguing that Muslims should simply be free to practice their faith just as Christians practice theirs.1 But are Sharia and Christian canon law really comparable? In this episode of Hank Unplugged, Hank Hanegraaff examines that claim and explains the fundamental differences between Sharia, Christian canon law, and the Mosaic law of the Old Testament. He considers the scope of Sharia as a comprehensive system governing religious, political, social, and private life; the historical and theological purpose of Mosaic law; and the Christian understanding that the Mosaic covenant finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Hank also looks at the contemporary application of Sharia in nations such as Brunei and explains why understanding what Sharia actually teaches and how it functions matters enormously in the modern world. This is Part One of Hank’s examination of Sharia law. In the next episode, he turns specifically to the impact of Sharia on women. <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-0926va/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">For a more comprehensive treatment, see Hank Hanegraaff’s MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest Growing Religion</a>.https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-0926va/ <ol><li>“El-Sayed GRILLED: ‘I Don’t Think You’re Very Good at Math’” Jesse Watters Primetime, Fox News video, 25:25, August 24, 2026, relevant discussion at 10:56–13:40, https://youtu.be/9j0e6Ur7S6g?si=HWkda5fqfZI0snQD&amp;t=656.</li></ol> <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

In a recent exchange with Jesse Watters, Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed compared Sharia law to Christian canon law, arguing that Muslims should simply be free to practice their faith just as Christians practice theirs.1
But are Sharia and Christian canon law really comparable?
In this episode of Hank Unplugged, Hank Hanegraaff examines that claim and explains the fundamental differences between Sharia, Christian canon law, and the Mosaic law of the Old Testament. He considers the scope of Sharia as a comprehensive system governing religious, political, social, and private life; the historical and theological purpose of Mosaic law; and the Christian understanding that the Mosaic covenant finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ.
Hank also looks at the contemporary application of Sharia in nations such as Brunei and explains why understanding what Sharia actually teaches and how it functions matters enormously in the modern world.
This is Part One of Hank’s examination of Sharia law. In the next episode, he turns specifically to the impact of Sharia on women.
For a more comprehensive treatment, see Hank Hanegraaff’s MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest Growing Religion.https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-0926va/

“El-Sayed GRILLED: ‘I Don’t Think You’re Very Good at Math’” Jesse Watters Primetime, Fox News video, 25:25, August 24, 2026, relevant discussion at 10:56–13:40, https://youtu.be/9j0e6Ur7S6g?si=HWkda5fqfZI0snQD&t=656.



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.

In a recent exchange with Jesse Watters, Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed compared Sharia law to Christian canon law, arguing that Muslims should simply be free to practice their faith just as Christians practice theirs.1

But are Sharia...

Understanding Sharia: Is It Really Like Christian Canon Law? | Part 1

As America seeks an agreement with Iran amid the current war, Hank Hanegraaff asks a crucial question: How should we understand the thinking of Iran’s Islamic leadership? In this episode of Hank Unplugged, Hank looks back to the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, Muhammad’s ten-year truce with the Meccans in A.D. 628, and examines its enduring significance in Islamic history and political thought. From Muhammad’s eventual conquest of Mecca to Yasser Arafat’s invocation of Hudaybiyyah during the Oslo peace process, Hank argues that the past provides an important lens through which to assess negotiations with Iran today.   Hank also considers the historic expansion of Islam through conquest and migration, the transformation of formerly Christian centers such as Constantinople, and the profound differences between the examples set by Muhammad and Jesus Christ.   Jesus commanded His followers to love their enemies, pray for those who persecute them, and be peacemakers. Ultimately, He gave His life so that others might live.   As Hank often says, “Contrast is the conduit to clarity.” And in this episode, he contends that the contrast between Christ and Muhammad—and between Christianity and Islam—could hardly be more consequential.   Topics include Iran, the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, Muhammad, jihad, Yasser Arafat and the Oslo Accords, Islam in Europe, Constantinople and Hagia Sophia, Christianity and Islam, and the teachings of Jesus Christ.   For more information on Islam please see Hank’s book <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-wa0426/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest Growing Religion</a>. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-wa0426/ <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

As America seeks an agreement with Iran amid the current war, Hank Hanegraaff asks a crucial question: How should we understand the thinking of Iran’s Islamic leadership?
In this episode of Hank Unplugged, Hank looks back to the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, Muhammad’s ten-year truce with the Meccans in A.D. 628, and examines its enduring significance in Islamic history and political thought. From Muhammad’s eventual conquest of Mecca to Yasser Arafat’s invocation of Hudaybiyyah during the Oslo peace process, Hank argues that the past provides an important lens through which to assess negotiations with Iran today.  
Hank also considers the historic expansion of Islam through conquest and migration, the transformation of formerly Christian centers such as Constantinople, and the profound differences between the examples set by Muhammad and Jesus Christ.  
Jesus commanded His followers to love their enemies, pray for those who persecute them, and be peacemakers. Ultimately, He gave His life so that others might live.  
As Hank often says, “Contrast is the conduit to clarity.” And in this episode, he contends that the contrast between Christ and Muhammad—and between Christianity and Islam—could hardly be more consequential.  
Topics include Iran, the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, Muhammad, jihad, Yasser Arafat and the Oslo Accords, Islam in Europe, Constantinople and Hagia Sophia, Christianity and Islam, and the teachings of Jesus Christ.  
For more information on Islam please see Hank’s book MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest Growing Religion. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-wa0426/

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As America seeks an agreement with Iran amid the current war, Hank Hanegraaff asks a crucial question: How should we understand the thinking of Iran’s Islamic leadership?

In this episode of Hank Unplugged, Hank looks back to the Treaty of...

Can We Trust Iran’s Islamic Leadership?

Fr. Stephen Freeman is one of the best there is when it comes to calling out our contemporary world and the false and flattened view of reality which he calls a two-storey universe. The truth is this—we live in a one-storey universe. And it is enchanted. This is a preview of an episode of Commitment to Reality, where Fr. Stephen Freeman joins Dave Hanegraaff to explore how we can recover a a right vision of the universe in an age that has taught us to see reality as cold, secular, and disenchanted For more information on Fr. Freeman’s book<a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-everywhere-present-christianity-in-a-one-storey-universe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Everywhere Present: Christianity in a One-Storey Universe please click here. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-everywhere-present-christianity-in-a-one-storey-universe/</a> To hear the full conversation, search for Commitment to Reality wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode.  You can also watch full episodes and clips on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality</a>

Fr. Stephen Freeman is one of the best there is when it comes to calling out our contemporary world and the false and flattened view of reality which he calls a two-storey universe. The truth is this—we live in a one-storey universe. And it is enchanted.
This is a preview of an episode of Commitment to Reality, where Fr. Stephen Freeman joins Dave Hanegraaff to explore how we can recover a a right vision of the universe in an age that has taught us to see reality as cold, secular, and disenchanted
For more information on Fr. Freeman’s book Everywhere Present: Christianity in a One-Storey Universe please click here. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-everywhere-present-christianity-in-a-one-storey-universe/
To hear the full conversation, search for Commitment to Reality wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode.
 You can also watch full episodes and clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality

Fr. Stephen Freeman is one of the best there is when it comes to calling out our contemporary world and the false and flattened view of reality which he calls a two-storey universe. The truth is this—we live in a one-storey universe. And it is...

Fr. Stephen Freeman | Christian Atheism: God as an idea is no God at all (Preview of Commitment to Reality)

Martin Shaw is one of those people who challenges you by asking provocative questions like “what part of you has come here to die?”   Shaw offers these kinds of provocations to a world where Christianity has been domesticated and desperately needs to recover its wildness. This is a preview of an episode of Commitment to Reality, where Martin Shaw joins Dave Hanegraaff to explore how to recover a wild Christianity in a world where faith for many has become cold, abstract, and domesticated. To hear the full conversation, search for Commitment to Reality wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode. You can also watch full episodes and clips on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality</a>

Martin Shaw is one of those people who challenges you by asking provocative questions like “what part of you has come here to die?”  
Shaw offers these kinds of provocations to a world where Christianity has been domesticated and desperately needs to recover its wildness.
This is a preview of an episode of Commitment to Reality, where Martin Shaw joins Dave Hanegraaff to explore how to recover a wild Christianity in a world where faith for many has become cold, abstract, and domesticated.
To hear the full conversation, search for Commitment to Reality wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode.
You can also watch full episodes and clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality

Martin Shaw is one of those people who challenges you by asking provocative questions like “what part of you has come here to die?”  

Shaw offers these kinds of provocations to a world where Christianity has been domesticated and desperately needs to...

Martin Shaw | What Part of You Has Come to Die? (Preview of Commitment to Reality)

Popularized in the 19th century, the pre-tribulational rapture is the idea that millions of Christians will suddenly vanish before a future seven-year tribulation. This is one of the most widely held beliefs in modern Christianity—but is this teaching actually grounded in Scripture? Hank Hanegraaff examines the case on this episode of Hank Unplugged.    Drawing from key biblical passages—including John 5, Matthew 24, 1 Thessalonians 4, 1 Corinthians 15, and Revelation 21—Hank argues that the Bible presents a very different picture:  <ul><li>One unified resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous</li><li>One visible, final return of Christ</li><li>One redeemed creation, liberated together with the people of God</li></ul>  Hank also explores:  <ul><li>The historical roots of rapture theology</li><li>The meaning of the “abomination of desolation” and first-century tribulation</li><li>Whether Scripture supports a future seven-year tribulation or rebuilt temple</li><li>Misconceptions surrounding “replacement theology”</li><li>The true nature of the Church as one covenant people in Christ</li></ul> Rather than a secret rapture or a divided plan for Israel and the Church, Hanegraaff presents the biblical hope of resurrection, restoration, and the renewal of all things.   Timestamp below: 0:00 Introduction: The Imminent Rapture Belief 0:35 What the Pre-Tribulation Rapture Teaches 3:25 Is the Rapture Biblical? 4:25 One Resurrection of All (John 5:28–29) 5:35 The Real “Great Tribulation(s)” in History 9:00 No Future Seven-Year Tribulation or Rebuilt Temple 10:50 No Second-Chance Salvation after Christ’s Second Appearing 11:20 One Redemption: Creation and Our Bodies (Romans 8) 12:40 What 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 Actually Teaches 16:00 Misreading John 14 and the “Mansions” Passage 19:15 What about “Replacement Theology”? 24:15 Reaffirming 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 27:00 Christians Must Test All Things, Holding to What’s Good and True.   For further study, see The Apocalypse Code: Find Out What the Bible Really Says About the End Times and Why It Matters Today <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-apocalypse-code-for-gift/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-apocalypse-code-for-gift/</a>   See also the many related articles at <a href="http://www.equip.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.equip.org</a>, including:    <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/apocalypse-when/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">“Apocalypse When? Why Most End-time Teaching Is Dead Wrong”</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/apocalypse-when/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.equip.org/articles/apocalypse-when/</a>   <a href="https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/which-generation-is-this-generation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Which generation is “this generation”?</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/which-generation-is-this-generation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/which-generation-is-this-generation/</a>   <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/modern-israel-in-bible-prophecy-promised-return-or-impending-exile/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Modern Israel in Bible Prophecy: Promised Return or Impending Exile?</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/modern-israel-in-bible-prophecy-promised-return-or-impending-exile/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.equip.org/articles/modern-israel-in-bible-prophecy-promised-return-or-impending-exile/</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/does-the-bible-make-a-distinction-between-israel-and-the-church/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Does the Bible Make a Distinction between Israel and the Church?</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/does-the-bible-make-a-distinction-between-israel-and-the-church/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.equip.org/articles/does-the-bible-make-a-distinction-between-israel-and-the-church/</a>   <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>(<a href="http://www.equip.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.equip.org</a>) and available wherever you listen to podcasts.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review.</li></ul>

Popularized in the 19th century, the pre-tribulational rapture is the idea that millions of Christians will suddenly vanish before a future seven-year tribulation. This is one of the most widely held beliefs in modern Christianity—but is this teaching actually grounded in Scripture? Hank Hanegraaff examines the case on this episode of Hank Unplugged.   
Drawing from key biblical passages—including John 5, Matthew 24, 1 Thessalonians 4, 1 Corinthians 15, and Revelation 21—Hank argues that the Bible presents a very different picture:  
One unified resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous
One visible, final return of Christ
One redeemed creation, liberated together with the people of God
  Hank also explores:  
The historical roots of rapture theology
The meaning of the “abomination of desolation” and first-century tribulation
Whether Scripture supports a future seven-year tribulation or rebuilt temple
Misconceptions surrounding “replacement theology”
The true nature of the Church as one covenant people in Christ
 Rather than a secret rapture or a divided plan for Israel and the Church, Hanegraaff presents the biblical hope of resurrection, restoration, and the renewal of all things.  
Timestamp below:
0:00 Introduction: The Imminent Rapture Belief
0:35 What the Pre-Tribulation Rapture Teaches
3:25 Is the Rapture Biblical?
4:25 One Resurrection of All (John 5:28–29)
5:35 The Real “Great Tribulation(s)” in History
9:00 No Future Seven-Year Tribulation or Rebuilt Temple
10:50 No Second-Chance Salvation after Christ’s Second Appearing
11:20 One Redemption: Creation and Our Bodies (Romans 8)
12:40 What 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 Actually Teaches
16:00 Misreading John 14 and the “Mansions” Passage
19:15 What about “Replacement Theology”?
24:15 Reaffirming 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
27:00 Christians Must Test All Things, Holding to What’s Good and True.  
For further study, see The Apocalypse Code: Find Out What the Bible Really Says About the End Times and Why It Matters Today https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-apocalypse-code-for-gift/  
See also the many related articles at www.equip.org, including:  
 “Apocalypse When? Why Most End-time Teaching Is Dead Wrong” https://www.equip.org/articles/apocalypse-when/  
Which generation is “this generation”? https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/which-generation-is-this-generation/  
Modern Israel in Bible Prophecy: Promised Return or Impending Exile? https://www.equip.org/articles/modern-israel-in-bible-prophecy-promised-return-or-impending-exile/
Does the Bible Make a Distinction between Israel and the Church? https://www.equip.org/articles/does-the-bible-make-a-distinction-between-israel-and-the-church/  

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 (www.equip.org) and available wherever you listen to podcasts.
You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review.

Popularized in the 19th century, the pre-tribulational rapture is the idea that millions of Christians will suddenly vanish before a future seven-year tribulation. This is one of the most widely held beliefs in modern Christianity—but is this teaching...

Popularized in the 19th century, the pre-tribulational rapture is the idea that millions of Christians will suddenly vanish before a future seven-year tribulation. This is one of the most widely held beliefs in modern Christianity—but is this teaching actually grounded in Scripture? Hank Hanegraaff examines the case on this episode of Hank Unplugged.    Drawing from key biblical passages—including John 5, Matthew 24, 1 Thessalonians 4, 1 Corinthians 15, and Revelation 21—Hank argues that the Bible presents a very different picture:  <ul><li>One unified resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous</li><li>One visible, final return of Christ</li><li>One redeemed creation, liberated together with the people of God</li></ul>  Hank also explores:  <ul><li>The historical roots of rapture theology</li><li>The meaning of the “abomination of desolation” and first-century tribulation</li><li>Whether Scripture supports a future seven-year tribulation or rebuilt temple</li><li>Misconceptions surrounding “replacement theology”</li><li>The true nature of the Church as one covenant people in Christ</li></ul> Rather than a secret rapture or a divided plan for Israel and the Church, Hanegraaff presents the biblical hope of resurrection, restoration, and the renewal of all things.   Timestamp below: 0:00 Introduction: The Imminent Rapture Belief 0:35 What the Pre-Tribulation Rapture Teaches 3:25 Is the Rapture Biblical? 4:25 One Resurrection of All (John 5:28–29) 5:35 The Real “Great Tribulation(s)” in History 9:00 No Future Seven-Year Tribulation or Rebuilt Temple 10:50 No Second-Chance Salvation after Christ’s Second Appearing 11:20 One Redemption: Creation and Our Bodies (Romans 8) 12:40 What 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 Actually Teaches 16:00 Misreading John 14 and the “Mansions” Passage 19:15 What about “Replacement Theology”? 24:15 Reaffirming 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 27:00 Christians Must Test All Things, Holding to What’s Good and True.   For further study, see The Apocalypse Code: Find Out What the Bible Really Says About the End Times and Why It Matters Today <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-apocalypse-code-for-gift/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-apocalypse-code-for-gift/</a>   See also the many related articles at <a href="http://www.equip.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.equip.org</a>, including:    <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/apocalypse-when/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">“Apocalypse When? Why Most End-time Teaching Is Dead Wrong”</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/apocalypse-when/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.equip.org/articles/apocalypse-when/</a>   <a href="https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/which-generation-is-this-generation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Which generation is “this generation”?</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/which-generation-is-this-generation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/which-generation-is-this-generation/</a>   <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/modern-israel-in-bible-prophecy-promised-return-or-impending-exile/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Modern Israel in Bible Prophecy: Promised Return or Impending Exile?</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/modern-israel-in-bible-prophecy-promised-return-or-impending-exile/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.equip.org/articles/modern-israel-in-bible-prophecy-promised-return-or-impending-exile/</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/does-the-bible-make-a-distinction-between-israel-and-the-church/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Does the Bible Make...

The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Has No Biblical Basis

Hank Hanegraaff addresses the popular claim that the present conflict in Iran is a direct fulfillment—or foreshadowing—of biblical prophecy. Some modern prophecy pundits suggest that current events point to an “Ezekiel 37 (or 38) scenario,” involving a future alliance between Iran and Russia against Israel. Hank challenges these interpretations by emphasizing the importance of historical and biblical context. He examines Matthew 24, arguing that commonly cited “rapture” passages are misunderstood when removed from their immediate setting—particularly Jesus’ reference to judgment in the days of Noah and His prophecy concerning the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. Turning to the book of Ezekiel, Hank observes that the prophet lived within the sixth-century BC Babylonian exile, highlighting that Ezekiel’s message was directed toward the restoration of Israel following the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple. He warns against projecting these prophecies into the twenty-first century, including speculative claims linking “Rosh” with modern Russia. Throughout the episode, Hank underscores key principles of sound biblical interpretation: the necessity of historical context, the role of typology, and the unity of Scripture. He argues that the Old Testament finds its fulfillment in Christ and that the true temple is not a future structure in Jerusalem, but the living reality of Christ and His Church. Rejecting sensational end-time speculation, Hank affirms the central Christian hope: the return of Christ, the resurrection of the dead, resolution of the problem of sin and Satan, and the renewal of all creation. He concludes by pointing to the vision of the new heaven and new earth in Revelation—a future grounded not in geopolitical prediction, but in the promises of God. (Timestamps below.) 0:10 Is the Iran War Biblical Prophecy? — Framing the issue 1:10 The “Ezekiel 38 Scenario” Explained — Iran, Russia, and modern prophecy claims 2:00 Matthew 24 in Context — “One taken, one left” and the days of Noah—taken in judgment, not rapture 4:35 Much Modern Prophecy Speculation Misrepresents the Entire Olivet Discourse 4:55 “This Generation” and AD 70 — Jesus’ prophecy about Jerusalem’s destruction 8:15 Why This Matters Now — Influence of Christian leaders on politics and public opinion 9:25 Ezekiel in Historical Context — Babylonian exile and 6th-century BC setting 13:00 Ezekiel Yearns for the Rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple within His Near Future. 14:15 Not About the 21st Century — Ezekiel isn’t predicting modern geopolitics 15:00 The Jerusalem Temple Pointed to Jesus—the True Temple 15:50 Must Interpret Ezekiel in Light of the New Testament’s Teaching 18:10 Historical Context of Old Testament Prophecy—renders modern prophecy speculations null and void 19:55 “Rosh” is NOT Russia — Critique of a popular prophetic assumption 23:30 Significance of Scriptural Synergy 24:45 The Lord Jesus Will Return Bodily—to resurrect the dead and resolve the problem of sin and Satan 26:40 New Heaven and New Earth 28:10 Christ’s Resurrection Is Our Guarantee of the New Heaven and New Earth For further study, see <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-the-apocalypse-code-find-out-what-the-bible-really-says-about-the-end-times-and-why-it-matters-today-ea0426/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Apocalypse Code: What the Bible Really Teaches about the End Times and Why It Matters Today https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-the-apocalypse-code-find-out-what-the-bible-really-says-about-the-end-times-and-why-it-matters-today-ea0426/</a> See also the many articles on biblical prophecy and eschatology at <a href="http://www.equip.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.equip.org</a>, including:<a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/apocalypse-when/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">“Apocalypse When? Why Most End-time Teaching Is Dead Wrong”</a><a href="https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/is-the-pre-tribulational-rapture-theory-biblical/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">“</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/is-the-pre-tribulational-rapture-theory-biblical/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Is the pre-tribulational rapture theory biblical?</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/is-the-pre-tribulational-rapture-theory-biblical/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">”</a><a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/making-sense-ezekiels-temple-vision/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Making Sense of Ezekiel’s Temple Vision</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/has-ezekiels-prophecy-against-tyre-really-been-fulfilled/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Has Ezekiel’s Prophecy against Tyre Really Been Fulfilled</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/special-print-issue-of-the-christian-research-journal-a-biblical-response-to-christian-zionism/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">“Biblical Response to Christian Zionism—Special Print Issue of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL”</a> <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

Hank Hanegraaff addresses the popular claim that the present conflict in Iran is a direct fulfillment—or foreshadowing—of biblical prophecy. Some modern prophecy pundits suggest that current events point to an “Ezekiel 37 (or 38) scenario,” involving a future alliance between Iran and Russia against Israel.
Hank challenges these interpretations by emphasizing the importance of historical and biblical context. He examines Matthew 24, arguing that commonly cited “rapture” passages are misunderstood when removed from their immediate setting—particularly Jesus’ reference to judgment in the days of Noah and His prophecy concerning the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.
Turning to the book of Ezekiel, Hank observes that the prophet lived within the sixth-century BC Babylonian exile, highlighting that Ezekiel’s message was directed toward the restoration of Israel following the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple. He warns against projecting these prophecies into the twenty-first century, including speculative claims linking “Rosh” with modern Russia.
Throughout the episode, Hank underscores key principles of sound biblical interpretation: the necessity of historical context, the role of typology, and the unity of Scripture. He argues that the Old Testament finds its fulfillment in Christ and that the true temple is not a future structure in Jerusalem, but the living reality of Christ and His Church.
Rejecting sensational end-time speculation, Hank affirms the central Christian hope: the return of Christ, the resurrection of the dead, resolution of the problem of sin and Satan, and the renewal of all creation. He concludes by pointing to the vision of the new heaven and new earth in Revelation—a future grounded not in geopolitical prediction, but in the promises of God.
(Timestamps below.)
0:10 Is the Iran War Biblical Prophecy? — Framing the issue
1:10 The “Ezekiel 38 Scenario” Explained — Iran, Russia, and modern prophecy claims
2:00 Matthew 24 in Context — “One taken, one left” and the days of Noah—taken in judgment, not rapture
4:35 Much Modern Prophecy Speculation Misrepresents the Entire Olivet Discourse
4:55 “This Generation” and AD 70 — Jesus’ prophecy about Jerusalem’s destruction
8:15 Why This Matters Now — Influence of Christian leaders on politics and public opinion
9:25 Ezekiel in Historical Context — Babylonian exile and 6th-century BC setting
13:00 Ezekiel Yearns for the Rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple within His Near Future.
14:15 Not About the 21st Century — Ezekiel isn’t predicting modern geopolitics
15:00 The Jerusalem Temple Pointed to Jesus—the True Temple
15:50 Must Interpret Ezekiel in Light of the New Testament’s Teaching
18:10 Historical Context of Old Testament Prophecy—renders modern prophecy speculations null and void
19:55 “Rosh” is NOT Russia — Critique of a popular prophetic assumption
23:30 Significance of Scriptural Synergy
24:45 The Lord Jesus Will Return Bodily—to resurrect the dead and resolve the problem of sin and Satan
26:40 New Heaven and New Earth
28:10 Christ’s Resurrection Is Our Guarantee of the New Heaven and New Earth
For further study, see The Apocalypse Code: What the Bible Really Teaches about the End Times and Why It Matters Today https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-the-apocalypse-code-find-out-what-the-bible-really-says-about-the-end-times-and-why-it-matters-today-ea0426/
See also the many articles on biblical prophecy and eschatology at www.equip.org, including:“Apocalypse When? Why Most End-time Teaching Is Dead Wrong”“
Is the pre-tribulational rapture theory biblical?
”Making Sense of Ezekiel’s Temple Vision
Has Ezekiel’s Prophecy against Tyre Really Been Fulfilled
“Biblical Response to Christian Zionism—Special Print Issue of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL”



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.
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Hank Hanegraaff addresses the popular claim that the present conflict in Iran is a direct fulfillment—or foreshadowing—of biblical prophecy. Some modern prophecy pundits suggest that current events point to an “Ezekiel 37 (or 38) scenario,” involving...

Hank Hanegraaff addresses the popular claim that the present conflict in Iran is a direct fulfillment—or foreshadowing—of biblical prophecy. Some modern prophecy pundits suggest that current events point to an “Ezekiel 37 (or 38) scenario,” involving a future alliance between Iran and Russia against Israel. Hank challenges these interpretations by emphasizing the importance of historical and biblical context. He examines Matthew 24, arguing that commonly cited “rapture” passages are misunderstood when removed from their immediate setting—particularly Jesus’ reference to judgment in the days of Noah and His prophecy concerning the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. Turning to the book of Ezekiel, Hank observes that the prophet lived within the sixth-century BC Babylonian exile, highlighting that Ezekiel’s message was directed toward the restoration of Israel following the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple. He warns against projecting these prophecies into the twenty-first century, including speculative claims linking “Rosh” with modern Russia. Throughout the episode, Hank underscores key principles of sound biblical interpretation: the necessity of historical context, the role of typology, and the unity of Scripture. He argues that the Old Testament finds its fulfillment in Christ and that the true temple is not a future structure in Jerusalem, but the living reality of Christ and His Church. Rejecting sensational end-time speculation, Hank affirms the central Christian hope: the return of Christ, the resurrection of the dead, resolution of the problem of sin and Satan, and the renewal of all creation. He concludes by pointing to the vision of the new heaven and new earth in Revelation—a future grounded not in geopolitical prediction, but in the promises of God. (Timestamps below.) 0:10 Is the Iran War Biblical Prophecy? — Framing the issue 1:10 The “Ezekiel 38 Scenario” Explained — Iran, Russia, and modern prophecy claims 2:00 Matthew 24 in Context — “One taken, one left” and the days of Noah—taken in judgment, not rapture 4:35 Much Modern Prophecy Speculation Misrepresents the Entire Olivet Discourse 4:55 “This Generation” and AD 70 — Jesus’ prophecy about Jerusalem’s destruction 8:15 Why This Matters Now — Influence of Christian leaders on politics and public opinion 9:25 Ezekiel in Historical Context — Babylonian exile and 6th-century BC setting 13:00 Ezekiel Yearns for the Rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple within His Near Future. 14:15 Not About the 21st Century — Ezekiel isn’t predicting modern geopolitics 15:00 The Jerusalem Temple Pointed to Jesus—the True Temple 15:50 Must Interpret Ezekiel in Light of the New Testament’s Teaching 18:10 Historical Context of Old Testament Prophecy—renders modern prophecy speculations null and void 19:55 “Rosh” is NOT Russia — Critique of a popular prophetic assumption 23:30 Significance of Scriptural Synergy 24:45 The Lord Jesus Will Return Bodily—to resurrect the dead and resolve the problem of sin and Satan 26:40 New Heaven and New Earth 28:10 Christ’s Resurrection Is Our Guarantee of the New Heaven and New Earth For further study, see <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-the-apocalypse-code-find-out-what-the-bible-really-says-about-the-end-times-and-why-it-matters-today-ea0426/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Apocalypse Code: What the Bible Really Teaches about the End Times and Why It Matters Today https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-the-apocalypse-code-find-out-what-the-bible-really-says-about-the-end-times-and-why-it-matters-today-ea0426/</a> See also the many articles on biblical prophecy and eschatology at <a href="http://www.equip.org/"...

Was the Iran War Prophesied in the Bible?

Hank Hanegraaff reflects on his personal experiences in Tehran during the anniversary of the shah’s overthrow, remembering repeated encounters with the warmth, kindness, and hospitality of ordinary Iranians—from fellow travelers to late-night walks through the city. He sets these experiences alongside a broader argument distinguishing individual Muslims from the religion of Islam itself, raising the question of whether Islam is inherently a religion of peace and tolerance. Hank explains that Islam is the only significant religious system in the history of the human race with a sociopolitical structure of laws that mandate violence against the infidel. This graphic global reality makes Islam a religious ideology espousing terrorism as a permanent policy rather than as a temporary expedient. Such is historical reality, from the early seventh-century Medina massacres to the 9/11 twenty-first century Manhattan massacre and beyond. In the light of Qur’anic texts and historical reality, Hank challenges prevailing Western narratives and explores the implications of migration without assimilation, cultural change, and political denial. Ultimately, Hank calls for a clear-eyed understanding of Islam’s history and teachings while urging Christians to thoughtfully engage these realities as opportunities to communicate the grace and truth of Christ in a complex and rapidly changing world. (Timestamps below.) 0:45  War with Iran takes Hank back to Tehran and his first encounters with Iranians 2:45  Walking Tehran at night—What Hank discovered 3:40  A crucial distinction: Muslims vs. Islam 4:15  Is Islam more than a religion?   6:00  Is Islam truly a religion of peace and tolerance? 8:00  A sobering look at Islamic history and the massacre of Christians 9:15  Armenian genocide by the Ottomans and Hitler’s reference to it as an example of forgotten atrocities 12:30  Migration without assimilation and the future of Europe—Gadhafi’s prediction 16:45  The advance of the Ottoman Empire halted 17:30  Terrorism, truth, and the Christian response For further study:  <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-wa0426/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest-Growing Religion. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-wa0426/</a> See also the many articles on Christianity and Islam at <a href="http://www.equip.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.equip.org</a>, including: <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/is-islam-a-religion-of-peace/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Is Islam a Religion of Peace? https://www.equip.org/articles/is-islam-a-religion-of-peace/</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/is-allah-of-islam-the-god-of-the-bible/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Is Allah of Islam the God of the Bible? https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/is-allah-of-islam-the-god-of-the-bible/</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/muhammad-messiah-comparing-central-figures-islam-christianity/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Comparing the Central Figures of Islam and Christianity https://www.equip.org/articles/muhammad-messiah-comparing-central-figures-islam-christianity/</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/five-differences-sharia-old-testament-law/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Five Differences between Sharia and Old Testament Law https://www.equip.org/articles/five-differences-sharia-old-testament-law/</a> <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

Hank Hanegraaff reflects on his personal experiences in Tehran during the anniversary of the shah’s overthrow, remembering repeated encounters with the warmth, kindness, and hospitality of ordinary Iranians—from fellow travelers to late-night walks through the city.
He sets these experiences alongside a broader argument distinguishing individual Muslims from the religion of Islam itself, raising the question of whether Islam is inherently a religion of peace and tolerance.
Hank explains that Islam is the only significant religious system in the history of the human race with a sociopolitical structure of laws that mandate violence against the infidel. This graphic global reality makes Islam a religious ideology espousing terrorism as a permanent policy rather than as a temporary expedient. Such is historical reality, from the early seventh-century Medina massacres to the 9/11 twenty-first century Manhattan massacre and beyond.
In the light of Qur’anic texts and historical reality, Hank challenges prevailing Western narratives and explores the implications of migration without assimilation, cultural change, and political denial.
Ultimately, Hank calls for a clear-eyed understanding of Islam’s history and teachings while urging Christians to thoughtfully engage these realities as opportunities to communicate the grace and truth of Christ in a complex and rapidly changing world.
(Timestamps below.)
0:45  War with Iran takes Hank back to Tehran and his first encounters with Iranians
2:45  Walking Tehran at night—What Hank discovered
3:40  A crucial distinction: Muslims vs. Islam
4:15  Is Islam more than a religion?  
6:00  Is Islam truly a religion of peace and tolerance?
8:00  A sobering look at Islamic history and the massacre of Christians
9:15  Armenian genocide by the Ottomans and Hitler’s reference to it as an example of forgotten atrocities
12:30  Migration without assimilation and the future of Europe—Gadhafi’s prediction
16:45  The advance of the Ottoman Empire halted
17:30  Terrorism, truth, and the Christian response
For further study:  MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest-Growing Religion. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-wa0426/
See also the many articles on Christianity and Islam at www.equip.org, including:
Is Islam a Religion of Peace? https://www.equip.org/articles/is-islam-a-religion-of-peace/
Is Allah of Islam the God of the Bible? https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/is-allah-of-islam-the-god-of-the-bible/
Comparing the Central Figures of Islam and Christianity https://www.equip.org/articles/muhammad-messiah-comparing-central-figures-islam-christianity/
Five Differences between Sharia and Old Testament Law https://www.equip.org/articles/five-differences-sharia-old-testament-law/



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.
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Hank Hanegraaff reflects on his personal experiences in Tehran during the anniversary of the shah’s overthrow, remembering repeated encounters with the warmth, kindness, and hospitality of ordinary Iranians—from fellow travelers to late-night walks...

Hank Hanegraaff reflects on his personal experiences in Tehran during the anniversary of the shah’s overthrow, remembering repeated encounters with the warmth, kindness, and hospitality of ordinary Iranians—from fellow travelers to late-night walks through the city. He sets these experiences alongside a broader argument distinguishing individual Muslims from the religion of Islam itself, raising the question of whether Islam is inherently a religion of peace and tolerance. Hank explains that Islam is the only significant religious system in the history of the human race with a sociopolitical structure of laws that mandate violence against the infidel. This graphic global reality makes Islam a religious ideology espousing terrorism as a permanent policy rather than as a temporary expedient. Such is historical reality, from the early seventh-century Medina massacres to the 9/11 twenty-first century Manhattan massacre and beyond. In the light of Qur’anic texts and historical reality, Hank challenges prevailing Western narratives and explores the implications of migration without assimilation, cultural change, and political denial. Ultimately, Hank calls for a clear-eyed understanding of Islam’s history and teachings while urging Christians to thoughtfully engage these realities as opportunities to communicate the grace and truth of Christ in a complex and rapidly changing world. (Timestamps below.) 0:45  War with Iran takes Hank back to Tehran and his first encounters with Iranians 2:45  Walking Tehran at night—What Hank discovered 3:40  A crucial distinction: Muslims vs. Islam 4:15  Is Islam more than a religion?   6:00  Is Islam truly a religion of peace and tolerance? 8:00  A sobering look at Islamic history and the massacre of Christians 9:15  Armenian genocide by the Ottomans and Hitler’s reference to it as an example of forgotten atrocities 12:30  Migration without assimilation and the future of Europe—Gadhafi’s prediction 16:45  The advance of the Ottoman Empire halted 17:30  Terrorism, truth, and the Christian response For further study:  <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-wa0426/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World’s Fastest-Growing Religion. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-wa0426/</a> See also the many articles on Christianity and Islam at <a href="http://www.equip.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.equip.org</a>, including: <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/is-islam-a-religion-of-peace/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Is Islam a Religion of Peace? https://www.equip.org/articles/is-islam-a-religion-of-peace/</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/is-allah-of-islam-the-god-of-the-bible/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Is Allah of Islam the God of the Bible? https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/is-allah-of-islam-the-god-of-the-bible/</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/muhammad-messiah-comparing-central-figures-islam-christianity/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Comparing the Central Figures of Islam and Christianity https://www.equip.org/articles/muhammad-messiah-comparing-central-figures-islam-christianity/</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/five-differences-sharia-old-testament-law/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Five Differences between Sharia and Old Testament Law https://www.equip.org/articles/five-differences-sharia-old-testament-law/</a> <ul><li>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....

Hank Reflects on Visiting Iran: Many Iranians Are Peaceful But Islam is not a Religion of Peace

Hank Hanegraaff reflects on the significance of Holy Week and the transformational power of Christ’s resurrection.  Why do Eastern and Western Christians celebrate Easter (Pascha) on different calendars? And what happened as a result of the resurrection? In just a few centuries, a small band of seemingly insignificant believers turned an empire upside down, facing persecution, suffering, and death with unshakable conviction. It is conceivable they would suffer for what they believed to be true—but inconceivable they would die for what they knew to be a lie.  Quoting Simon Greenleaf, one of the greatest authorities on legal evidence in American history, Hank highlights a compelling case for the credibility of the apostles’ testimony. If the resurrection did not happen, what explains the rise and explosive growth of the early Church? As the apostle Paul declared, the resurrection is of “first importance”—the foundation on which the Christian faith stands or falls. For further study, see <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-resurrection/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Resurrection</a>   or <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/the-third-day-the-reality-of-the-resurrection/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Third Day: The Reality of the Resurrection</a> https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-fake-id-and-resurrection-and-third-day-wa/ <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

Hank Hanegraaff reflects on the significance of Holy Week and the transformational power of Christ’s resurrection. 
Why do Eastern and Western Christians celebrate Easter (Pascha) on different calendars? And what happened as a result of the resurrection?
In just a few centuries, a small band of seemingly insignificant believers turned an empire upside down, facing persecution, suffering, and death with unshakable conviction.
It is conceivable they would suffer for what they believed to be true—but inconceivable they would die for what they knew to be a lie. 
 Quoting Simon Greenleaf, one of the greatest authorities on legal evidence in American history, Hank highlights a compelling case for the credibility of the apostles’ testimony. 
If the resurrection did not happen, what explains the rise and explosive growth of the early Church? As the apostle Paul declared, the resurrection is of “first importance”—the foundation on which the Christian faith stands or falls. For further study, see Resurrection   or The Third Day: The Reality of the Resurrection https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-fake-id-and-resurrection-and-third-day-wa/

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.

Hank Hanegraaff reflects on the significance of Holy Week and the transformational power of Christ’s resurrection. 

Why do Eastern and Western Christians celebrate Easter (Pascha) on different calendars? And what happened as a result of the...

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ Changed Everything

Hank Hanegraaff reflects on the death of Iran’s supreme leader as a stark reminder of the reality of death and eternity.    Hank contrasts Islamic and Christian views of the afterlife, highlighting Islamic concepts such as barzakh and tantalizing descriptions of paradise that have been used as jihadist recruitment tactics, while also raising concerns about demographic shifts, cultural change, and the global influence of Islam.    Hank argues that neither military action nor political engagement alone can address the broader civilizational and spiritual crisis in the West. Ultimately, the only real solution to a disintegrating West and a resurgent Islam is the power of the gospel. A Christian church awakened from a diabetic coma brought on by a steady diet of fast-food Christianity.   The supreme leader of Iran is now absent from the body but continues to exist for all eternity. The question is: where?    The same will be true for each one of us. ”For further study:  <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-wa0426/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MUSLIM: What You Need to Know about the World’s Fastest-Growing Religion https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-wa0426/</a> See also Hank’s letter <a href="https://www.equip.org/letter-from-hank/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.https://www.equip.org/march-31st-2026-letter-from-hank-on-iran-and-islam/ <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

Hank Hanegraaff reflects on the death of Iran’s supreme leader as a stark reminder of the reality of death and eternity.   
Hank contrasts Islamic and Christian views of the afterlife, highlighting Islamic concepts such as barzakh and tantalizing descriptions of paradise that have been used as jihadist recruitment tactics, while also raising concerns about demographic shifts, cultural change, and the global influence of Islam.   
Hank argues that neither military action nor political engagement alone can address the broader civilizational and spiritual crisis in the West. Ultimately, the only real solution to a disintegrating West and a resurgent Islam is the power of the gospel. A Christian church awakened from a diabetic coma brought on by a steady diet of fast-food Christianity.  
The supreme leader of Iran is now absent from the body but continues to exist for all eternity. The question is: where?   
The same will be true for each one of us.
”For further study:  MUSLIM: What You Need to Know about the World’s Fastest-Growing Religion https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-muslim-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-worlds-fastest-growing-religion-wa0426/
See also Hank’s letter here.https://www.equip.org/march-31st-2026-letter-from-hank-on-iran-and-islam/



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.

Hank Hanegraaff reflects on the death of Iran’s supreme leader as a stark reminder of the reality of death and eternity.   

Hank contrasts Islamic and Christian views of the afterlife, highlighting Islamic concepts such as barzakh and tantalizing...

The War in Iran—A Clash of Civilizations and Perspectives on Eternity

Jay Richards has made more appearances on Hank Unplugged than any other guest. As the longtime producer of the podcast, Dave Hanegraaff thought it would be fitting to have Jay be one of the first guests to join him on his new podcast, A Commitment to Reality.   In this preview from A Commitment to Reality, Jay and Dave explore the importance of listening to those we disagree with, how social media distorts our perception of reality, and why embodiment—simply going outside and being present—may be one of the most important disciplines we’ve forgotten. They also dive into the growing influence of artificial intelligence, why the debate over AI is ultimately a question of anthropology, and how our understanding of the human person will shape the future more than any technology. To hear the full conversation—including Jay’s reflections on fasting, discipline, and practices that reconnect us to reality—search for A Commitment to Reality wherever you listen to podcasts and follow the show so you never miss an episode. You can also watch full episodes and clips on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality</a>

Jay Richards has made more appearances on Hank Unplugged than any other guest. As the longtime producer of the podcast, Dave Hanegraaff thought it would be fitting to have Jay be one of the first guests to join him on his new podcast, A Commitment to Reality.  
In this preview from A Commitment to Reality, Jay and Dave explore the importance of listening to those we disagree with, how social media distorts our perception of reality, and why embodiment—simply going outside and being present—may be one of the most important disciplines we’ve forgotten.
They also dive into the growing influence of artificial intelligence, why the debate over AI is ultimately a question of anthropology, and how our understanding of the human person will shape the future more than any technology.
To hear the full conversation—including Jay’s reflections on fasting, discipline, and practices that reconnect us to reality—search for A Commitment to Reality wherever you listen to podcasts and follow the show so you never miss an episode.
You can also watch full episodes and clips on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality

Jay Richards has made more appearances on Hank Unplugged than any other guest. As the longtime producer of the podcast, Dave Hanegraaff thought it would be fitting to have Jay be one of the first guests to join him on his new podcast, A Commitment to...

Jay Richards—Reality, AI, and the Courage to Change Your Mind (Preview)

Frederica Mathewes-Green was the very first guest on Hank Unplugged. As the longtime producer of the podcast, Dave Hanegraaff thought it would be fitting for Frederica to also be the first guest on his new podcast, A Commitment to Reality.   In this preview episode, Frederica Mathewes-Green and Dave Hanegraaff explore what it means to live in alignment with reality. To hear the full conversation, search for A Commitment to Reality wherever you listen to podcasts and follow the show so you never miss an episode. You can also watch full episodes and clips onYouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality</a>

Frederica Mathewes-Green was the very first guest on Hank Unplugged. As the longtime producer of the podcast, Dave Hanegraaff thought it would be fitting for Frederica to also be the first guest on his new podcast, A Commitment to Reality.  
In this preview episode, Frederica Mathewes-Green and Dave Hanegraaff explore what it means to live in alignment with reality.
To hear the full conversation, search for A Commitment to Reality wherever you listen to podcasts and follow the show so you never miss an episode.
You can also watch full episodes and clips onYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality

Frederica Mathewes-Green was the very first guest on Hank Unplugged. As the longtime producer of the podcast, Dave Hanegraaff thought it would be fitting for Frederica to also be the first guest on his new podcast, A Commitment to Reality.  

In this...

Frederica Mathewes-Green — Making a Commitment to Reality (Preview)

Hank Hanegraaff brings an important announcement about a brand-new initiative at the Christian Research Institute: a new podcast titled A Commitment to Reality, hosted by his son, Dave Hanegraaff.  This podcast is not only timely but extraordinarily relevant. Why? Because we live in an era of “reality rot.” To paraphrase Blaise Pascal, we live in an age in which truth is so obscure and falsehood so established that, apart from “a commitment to reality,” you simply cannot know it.   Our new podcast is a powerful complement to CRI’s other podcasts and publications, extending our ministry and mission to a whole new generation of change agents.   Please subscribe to A Commitment to Reality on YouTube for full episodes and clips, and follow wherever you get your podcasts. You can also help spread the word by rating, reviewing, and telling others about A Commitment to Reality.   And remember: Because truth matters, reality matters. That’s why we must remain committed to reality.

Hank Hanegraaff brings an important announcement about a brand-new initiative at the Christian Research Institute: a new podcast titled A Commitment to Reality, hosted by his son, Dave Hanegraaff. 
This podcast is not only timely but extraordinarily relevant. Why? Because we live in an era of “reality rot.” To paraphrase Blaise Pascal, we live in an age in which truth is so obscure and falsehood so established that, apart from “a commitment to reality,” you simply cannot know it.  
Our new podcast is a powerful complement to CRI’s other podcasts and publications, extending our ministry and mission to a whole new generation of change agents.  
Please subscribe to A Commitment to Reality on YouTube for full episodes and clips, and follow wherever you get your podcasts. You can also help spread the word by rating, reviewing, and telling others about A Commitment to Reality.  
And remember: Because truth matters, reality matters. That’s why we must remain committed to reality.

Hank Hanegraaff brings an important announcement about a brand-new initiative at the Christian Research Institute: a new podcast titled A Commitment to Reality, hosted by his son, Dave Hanegraaff. 

This podcast is not only timely but extraordinarily...

Because Truth Matters, Reality Matters–Hank Hanegraaff on A Commitment to Reality

Frederica Mathewes-Green and Dave Hanegraaff unpack why the most important word in A Commitment to Reality is commitment—because reality doesn’t disappear when we deny it. This clip gets at why a commitment to shared reality matters. We are living through one of the most disorienting periods in human history—leaving many to wonder: What is reality? As artificial intelligence accelerates and institutional trust erodes, our shared sense of what is real continues to crumble. A commitment to reality is a dedication to discerning what is true and developing the discipline to live in alignment with that truth—with reality. This podcast is an apologetic for reality—each episode serving as an intentional act of grounding our existence together as we commit to what is beautiful, good, and true.  You can help spread the word about this new podcast by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on and telling others! Subscribe to A Commitment to Reality on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality</a> for the full episodes + clips, as well as Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-commitment-to-reality/id1876254826" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-commitment-to-reality/id1876254826</a> , Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/378rR6Oz8YkbTOIqSfhlV3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://open.spotify.com/show/378rR6Oz8YkbTOIqSfhlV3</a> and follow wherever you get podcasts.  You can help spread the word about this new podcast by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on and telling others!

Frederica Mathewes-Green and Dave Hanegraaff unpack why the most important word in A Commitment to Reality is commitment—because reality doesn’t disappear when we deny it. This clip gets at why a commitment to shared reality matters.
We are living through one of the most disorienting periods in human history—leaving many to wonder: What is reality? As artificial intelligence accelerates and institutional trust erodes, our shared sense of what is real continues to crumble.
A commitment to reality is a dedication to discerning what is true and developing the discipline to live in alignment with that truth—with reality. This podcast is an apologetic for reality—each episode serving as an intentional act of grounding our existence together as we commit to what is beautiful, good, and true.  You can help spread the word about this new podcast by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on and telling others!
Subscribe to A Commitment to Reality on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality for the full episodes + clips, as well as Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-commitment-to-reality/id1876254826 , Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/378rR6Oz8YkbTOIqSfhlV3 and follow wherever you get podcasts.  You can help spread the word about this new podcast by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on and telling others!

Frederica Mathewes-Green and Dave Hanegraaff unpack why the most important word in A Commitment to Reality is commitment—because reality doesn’t disappear when we deny it. This clip gets at why a commitment to shared reality matters.

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Why Commitment to Shared Reality Matters

What happens to a culture that can no longer name what it sees? In this clip from A Commitment to Reality, Jay Richards argues that when a society rejects basic realities—biological, moral, and metaphysical—it begins to unravel in ways that don’t stay theoretical. Dave and Jay talk about what “commitment to reality” actually means, and why denying reality has civilizational consequences.  We are living through one of the most disorienting periods in human history—leaving many to wonder: What is reality? As artificial intelligence accelerates and institutional trust erodes, our shared sense of what is real continues to crumble. A commitment to reality is a dedication to discerning what is true and developing the discipline to live in alignment with that truth—with reality. This podcast is an apologetic for reality—each episode serving as an intentional act of grounding our existence together as we commit to what is beautiful, good, and true. Subscribe to A Commitment to Reality on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality</a> for the full episodes + clips, as well as Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-commitment-to-reality/id1876254826" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-commitment-to-reality/id1876254826</a> , Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/378rR6Oz8YkbTOIqSfhlV3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://open.spotify.com/show/378rR6Oz8YkbTOIqSfhlV3</a> and follow wherever you get podcasts.  You can help spread the word about this new podcast by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on and telling others!

What happens to a culture that can no longer name what it sees?
In this clip from A Commitment to Reality, Jay Richards argues that when a society rejects basic realities—biological, moral, and metaphysical—it begins to unravel in ways that don’t stay theoretical. Dave and Jay talk about what “commitment to reality” actually means, and why denying reality has civilizational consequences. 
We are living through one of the most disorienting periods in human history—leaving many to wonder: What is reality? As artificial intelligence accelerates and institutional trust erodes, our shared sense of what is real continues to crumble.
A commitment to reality is a dedication to discerning what is true and developing the discipline to live in alignment with that truth—with reality. This podcast is an apologetic for reality—each episode serving as an intentional act of grounding our existence together as we commit to what is beautiful, good, and true.
Subscribe to A Commitment to Reality on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality for the full episodes + clips, as well as Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-commitment-to-reality/id1876254826 , Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/378rR6Oz8YkbTOIqSfhlV3 and follow wherever you get podcasts.  You can help spread the word about this new podcast by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on and telling others!

What happens to a culture that can no longer name what it sees?

In this clip from A Commitment to Reality, Jay Richards argues that when a society rejects basic realities—biological, moral, and metaphysical—it begins to unravel in ways that don’t...

When a Culture Can’t Name Reality–What Happens Next?

Frederica Mathewes-Green explains how TV and the internet are engineered for outrage—training us to argue instead of understand. This clip comes from A Commitment to Reality. We are living through one of the most disorienting periods in human history—leaving many to wonder: What is reality? As artificial intelligence accelerates and institutional trust erodes, our shared sense of what is real continues to crumble.A commitment to reality is a dedication to discerning what is true and developing the discipline to live in alignment with that truth—with reality. This podcast is an apologetic for reality—each episode serving as an intentional act of grounding our existence together as we commit to what is beautiful, good, and true. You can help spread the word about this new podcast by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on and telling others! Subscribe to A Commitment to Reality on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality</a> for the full episodes + clips, as well as Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-commitment-to-reality/id1876254826" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-commitment-to-reality/id1876254826</a> , Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/378rR6Oz8YkbTOIqSfhlV3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://open.spotify.com/show/378rR6Oz8YkbTOIqSfhlV3</a> and follow wherever you get podcasts.  You can help spread the word about this new podcast by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on and telling others!

Frederica Mathewes-Green explains how TV and the internet are engineered for outrage—training us to argue instead of understand.
This clip comes from A Commitment to Reality.
We are living through one of the most disorienting periods in human history—leaving many to wonder: What is reality? As artificial intelligence accelerates and institutional trust erodes, our shared sense of what is real continues to crumble.A commitment to reality is a dedication to discerning what is true and developing the discipline to live in alignment with that truth—with reality. This podcast is an apologetic for reality—each episode serving as an intentional act of grounding our existence together as we commit to what is beautiful, good, and true.
You can help spread the word about this new podcast by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on and telling others!
Subscribe to A Commitment to Reality on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality for the full episodes + clips, as well as Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-commitment-to-reality/id1876254826 , Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/378rR6Oz8YkbTOIqSfhlV3 and follow wherever you get podcasts.  You can help spread the word about this new podcast by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on and telling others!

Frederica Mathewes-Green explains how TV and the internet are engineered for outrage—training us to argue instead of understand.

This clip comes from A Commitment to Reality.

We are living through one of the most disorienting periods in human...

They Want You Angry–TV and the Internet–Architects of Anger

Dave Hanegraaff tells Jay Richards: “I used to hate you.” What changed? He listened. In this clip from A Commitment to Reality, Dave and Jay talk about how we caricature people we disagree with, why actually listening to people matters, and how misconceptions can block us from thinking clearly.  We are living through one of the most disorienting periods in human history—leaving many to wonder: What is reality? As artificial intelligence accelerates and institutional trust erodes, our shared sense of what is real continues to crumble. A commitment to reality is a dedication to discerning what is true and developing the discipline to live in alignment with that truth—with reality. This podcast is an apologetic for reality—each episode serving as an intentional act of grounding our existence together as we commit to what is beautiful, good, and true.  Subscribe to A Commitment to Reality on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality</a> for the full episodes + clips, as well as Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-commitment-to-reality/id1876254826" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-commitment-to-reality/id1876254826</a> , Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/378rR6Oz8YkbTOIqSfhlV3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://open.spotify.com/show/378rR6Oz8YkbTOIqSfhlV3</a> and follow wherever you get podcasts.  You can help spread the word about this new podcast by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on and telling others!

Dave Hanegraaff tells Jay Richards: “I used to hate you.” What changed? He listened.
In this clip from A Commitment to Reality, Dave and Jay talk about how we caricature people we disagree with, why actually listening to people matters, and how misconceptions can block us from thinking clearly. 
We are living through one of the most disorienting periods in human history—leaving many to wonder: What is reality? As artificial intelligence accelerates and institutional trust erodes, our shared sense of what is real continues to crumble.
A commitment to reality is a dedication to discerning what is true and developing the discipline to live in alignment with that truth—with reality. This podcast is an apologetic for reality—each episode serving as an intentional act of grounding our existence together as we commit to what is beautiful, good, and true. 
Subscribe to A Commitment to Reality on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality for the full episodes + clips, as well as Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-commitment-to-reality/id1876254826 , Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/378rR6Oz8YkbTOIqSfhlV3 and follow wherever you get podcasts.  You can help spread the word about this new podcast by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on and telling others!

Dave Hanegraaff tells Jay Richards: “I used to hate you.” What changed? He listened.

In this clip from A Commitment to Reality, Dave and Jay talk about how we caricature people we disagree with, why actually listening to people matters, and how...

I Used to Hate You–What Changed My Mind

A Commitment to Reality is a podcast for a post-truth—and increasingly post-reality—age. We are living through one of the most disorienting periods in human history—leaving many to wonder: What is reality? As artificial intelligence accelerates and institutional trust erodes, our shared sense of what is real continues to crumble. A commitment to reality is a dedication to discerning what is true and developing the discipline to live in alignment with that truth—with reality. This podcast is an apologetic for reality—each episode serving as an intentional act of grounding our existence together as we commit to what is beautiful, good, and true.  Subscribe to A Commitment to Reality on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality</a> for the full episodes + clips, as well as Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-commitment-to-reality/id1876254826" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-commitment-to-reality/id1876254826</a> , Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/378rR6Oz8YkbTOIqSfhlV3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://open.spotify.com/show/378rR6Oz8YkbTOIqSfhlV3</a> and follow wherever you get podcasts.  You can help spread the word about this new podcast by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on and telling others!

A Commitment to Reality is a podcast for a post-truth—and increasingly post-reality—age.
We are living through one of the most disorienting periods in human history—leaving many to wonder: What is reality? As artificial intelligence accelerates and institutional trust erodes, our shared sense of what is real continues to crumble.
A commitment to reality is a dedication to discerning what is true and developing the discipline to live in alignment with that truth—with reality. This podcast is an apologetic for reality—each episode serving as an intentional act of grounding our existence together as we commit to what is beautiful, good, and true. 
Subscribe to A Commitment to Reality on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ACommitmenttoReality for the full episodes + clips, as well as Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-commitment-to-reality/id1876254826 , Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/378rR6Oz8YkbTOIqSfhlV3 and follow wherever you get podcasts.  You can help spread the word about this new podcast by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on and telling others!

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

We are living through one of the most disorienting periods in human history—leaving many to wonder: What is reality? As artificial intelligence accelerates and...

Why Reality Matters

AI and identity ideology are not issues that we are able to ignore. And yet, they are dramatically altering the way that the world perceives reality. As Christians, it is critical for us to respond with clarity amidst the confusion.Abdu Murray joins Hank Hanegraaff to discuss the disrupting forces of AI and identity ideology and how we—as Christians—can approach these disorienting developments with discernment.For more information on how to receive Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality―and What to Do About It f<a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-fake-id-how-ai-and-identity-ideology-are-collapsing-reality%E2%80%95and-what-to-do-about-it/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">or your partnering gift please click here</a>. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-fake-id-how-ai-and-identity-ideology-are-collapsing-reality%e2%80%95and-what-to-do-about-it/ <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

AI and identity ideology are not issues that we are able to ignore. And yet, they are dramatically altering the way that the world perceives reality. As Christians, it is critical for us to respond with clarity amidst the confusion.Abdu Murray joins Hank Hanegraaff to discuss the disrupting forces of AI and identity ideology and how we—as Christians—can approach these disorienting developments with discernment.For more information on how to receive Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality―and What to Do About It for your partnering gift please click here. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-fake-id-how-ai-and-identity-ideology-are-collapsing-reality%e2%80%95and-what-to-do-about-it/


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.

AI and identity ideology are not issues that we are able to ignore. And yet, they are dramatically altering the way that the world perceives reality. As Christians, it is critical for us to respond with clarity amidst the confusion.Abdu Murray joins...

Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality―and What to Do About It with Abdu Murray

Time is flying by so fast—it’s hard to believe. “Only one life, ’twill soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last.” As Hank reflects on another year, a phrase has been echoing through his mind: “You will be the same person next year as you are right now except for two things—the people you meet and the books you read.” Hank would add a third: the things you memorize.Some of the greatest breakthroughs Hank has ever experienced have come directly from reading.Both in America and abroad, reading is in decline across the board. That’s the bad news. The good news? You can get hooked on reading today. We live in a moment when truth is being assaulted from every side. And if ever there was a time to double down on the discipline of reading, it is now.Are you ready for a breakthrough? Read. <a href="https://www.equip.org/letter-from-hank/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here to read Hank’s full message. https://www.equip.org/letter-from-hank/</a> <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/year-end-gift-2025-toa/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here to partner with us for Calendar Year End Giving. https://www.equip.org/product/year-end-gift-2025-toa/</a> <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

Time is flying by so fast—it’s hard to believe. “Only one life, ’twill soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last.” As Hank reflects on another year, a phrase has been echoing through his mind: “You will be the same person next year as you are right now except for two things—the people you meet and the books you read.” Hank would add a third: the things you memorize.Some of the greatest breakthroughs Hank has ever experienced have come directly from reading.Both in America and abroad, reading is in decline across the board. That’s the bad news. The good news? You can get hooked on reading today. We live in a moment when truth is being assaulted from every side. And if ever there was a time to double down on the discipline of reading, it is now.Are you ready for a breakthrough? Read.
Click here to read Hank’s full message. https://www.equip.org/letter-from-hank/

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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.

Time is flying by so fast—it’s hard to believe. “Only one life, ’twill soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last.” As Hank reflects on another year, a phrase has been echoing through his mind: “You will be the same person next year as you...

The Forgotten Discipline We Must Recover– A Message from Hank Hanegraaff

We wish you a Merry Christmas—and a reminder of the proverbial reason for the season. Our prayer is that, amid the noise surrounding modern-day Christmas celebrations, we may as yet hear the faint echo of Isaiah's earth-shattering pronouncement: "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Emmanuel." And, "he will save his people from their sins."Merry Christmas from Hank Hanegraaff and the rest of the Christian Research Institute family. Behold a strange, most glorious mystery:Heaven—The Cave;The Cherubic Throne—The Virgin;The Manger—The Place Where Christ Lay;The Uncontainable God, Whom we Magnify! 

We wish you a Merry Christmas—and a reminder of the proverbial reason for the season. Our prayer is that, amid the noise surrounding modern-day Christmas celebrations, we may as yet hear the faint echo of Isaiah's earth-shattering pronouncement: "The...

Christ is Born—Glorify Him! A Message from Hank Hanegraaff

Annihilationism is the view that no one suffers for eternity in hell--because according to annihilationism there is no hell. Rather, those who persist until death in their rejection of God’s gracious gift of salvation are snuffed out of existence entirely. Just as universalism is the rage in liberal Christianity, so too annihilationism has gained momentum in conservative Christian circles, with the concept once again entering into the cultural consciousness due to comments made by Kirk Cameron. Hank saw those comments and decided to weigh in on the matter in order to address whether or not annihilationism has any Biblical basis.    For further study: Afterlife: What You Need to Know about Heaven, the Hereafter &amp; Near-Death Experiences<a href="https://www.equip.org/product/afterlife/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a>https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-afterlife/

Annihilationism is the view that no one suffers for eternity in hell--because according to annihilationism there is no hell. Rather, those who persist until death in their rejection of God’s gracious gift of salvation are snuffed out of existence entirely. Just as universalism is the rage in liberal Christianity, so too annihilationism has gained momentum in conservative Christian circles, with the concept once again entering into the cultural consciousness due to comments made by Kirk Cameron. Hank saw those comments and decided to weigh in on the matter in order to address whether or not annihilationism has any Biblical basis.    For further study: Afterlife: What You Need to Know about Heaven, the Hereafter & Near-Death Experiences https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-afterlife/

Annihilationism is the view that no one suffers for eternity in hell--because according to annihilationism there is no hell. Rather, those who persist until death in their rejection of God’s gracious gift of salvation are snuffed out of existence...

Is Annihilationism Biblical?

Has Christ returned as a female in China? Believe it or not, this is the shameless assertion of the Church of the Almighty God, also known as Eastern Lightning. Unfortunately, this is not a fringe group of fanatics, but a cult that is growing globally with millions of devotees and deep pockets. This edition of Hank Unplugged is dedicated to discussing the dangers of Eastern Lightning, what CRI is doing to combat the cults and how you can help make a difference.For further study: <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-special-print-issue-48-02-03-the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-hup1225/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CRI Resource: The Eastern Lighting Cult: Christ Returns to Earth as a Female? https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-special-print-issue-48-02-03-the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-hup1225/</a> As a preview of the extensive and new primary research done on this topic, please see Hank’s From the President column from this issue, “<a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-an-expose-of-the-eastern-lightning-cult/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christ Returns to Earth as a Female — An Exposé of the Eastern Lightning Cult </a>“ https://www.equip.org/articles/christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-an-expose-of-the-eastern-lightning-cult/  and also one of the feature articles by Hank, “<a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/contrasting-eastern-lightning-deception-and-essential-christian-d-o-c-t-r-i-n-e/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Contrasting Eastern Lightning Deception and Essential Christian D-O-C-T-R-I-N-E</a>”.https://www.equip.org/articles/contrasting-eastern-lightning-deception-and-essential-christian-d-o-c-t-r-i-n-e/

Has Christ returned as a female in China? Believe it or not, this is the shameless assertion of the Church of the Almighty God, also known as Eastern Lightning. Unfortunately, this is not a fringe group of fanatics, but a cult that is growing globally with millions of devotees and deep pockets. This edition of Hank Unplugged is dedicated to discussing the dangers of Eastern Lightning, what CRI is doing to combat the cults and how you can help make a difference.For further study: CRI Resource: The Eastern Lighting Cult: Christ Returns to Earth as a Female? https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-special-print-issue-48-02-03-the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-hup1225/
As a preview of the extensive and new primary research done on this topic, please see Hank’s From the President column from this issue, “Christ Returns to Earth as a Female — An Exposé of the Eastern Lightning Cult “ https://www.equip.org/articles/christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-an-expose-of-the-eastern-lightning-cult/  and also one of the feature articles by Hank, “Contrasting Eastern Lightning Deception and Essential Christian D-O-C-T-R-I-N-E”.https://www.equip.org/articles/contrasting-eastern-lightning-deception-and-essential-christian-d-o-c-t-r-i-n-e/

Has Christ returned as a female in China? Believe it or not, this is the shameless assertion of the Church of the Almighty God, also known as Eastern Lightning. Unfortunately, this is not a fringe group of fanatics, but a cult that is growing globally...

Has Christ Returned as a Female? The Dangerous Cult Making This Claim with Hank Hanegraaff

Hank Hanegraaff reads The Book of Proverbs every single day. On this short edition of the Hank Unplugged podcast Hank tells you why that is such an important practice in his life and why you should begin doing the same thing every single day. We promise you won’t regret it. For further study: <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-little-red-book-of-wisdom-updated-and-expanded-edition/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CRI Resource: Little Red Book of Wisdom</a>. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-little-red-book-of-wisdom-updated-and-expanded-edition/ <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

Hank Hanegraaff reads The Book of Proverbs every single day. On this short edition of the Hank Unplugged podcast Hank tells you why that is such an important practice in his life and why you should begin doing the same thing every single day. We promise you won’t regret it. For further study: CRI Resource: Little Red Book of Wisdom. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-little-red-book-of-wisdom-updated-and-expanded-edition/


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.

Hank Hanegraaff reads The Book of Proverbs every single day. On this short edition of the Hank Unplugged podcast Hank tells you why that is such an important practice in his life and why you should begin doing the same thing every single day. We...

Why You Should Read Proverbs Every Day

In the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination, Hank Hanegraaff  would like to propose an all too relevant question: “Is Mormonism Christian?”     Why? Because a prevalent narrative surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Orem Utah, is that Tyler Robinson, Kirk’s alleged assassin, grew up in a good conservative Christian family.  In truth, Tyler Robinson was raised in a Mormon family—and Mormonism is hardly Christian.    As such, Hanegraaff believes this to be as good a time as any to equip listeners to delineate the differences between Mormonism and Christianity so that we can all be prepared to properly discern and discuss the doctrinal distinctives and the truth regarding what is–and is not–authentic Christianity.  For further study: CRI Resource: <a href="https://amzn.to/47m2vUZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Memorable Keys to the M-O-R-M-O-N Mirage</a> https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-memorable-keys-to-the-m-o-r-m-o-n-mirage/ <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

In the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination, Hank Hanegraaff  would like to propose an all too relevant question: “Is Mormonism Christian?”  
 Why? Because a prevalent narrative surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Orem Utah, is that Tyler Robinson, Kirk’s alleged assassin, grew up in a good conservative Christian family.  In truth, Tyler Robinson was raised in a Mormon family—and Mormonism is hardly Christian. 
 As such, Hanegraaff believes this to be as good a time as any to equip listeners to delineate the differences between Mormonism and Christianity so that we can all be prepared to properly discern and discuss the doctrinal distinctives and the truth regarding what is–and is not–authentic Christianity. 

For further study: CRI Resource: Memorable Keys to the M-O-R-M-O-N Mirage https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-memorable-keys-to-the-m-o-r-m-o-n-mirage/


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 In the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination, Hank Hanegraaff  would like to propose an all too relevant question: “Is Mormonism Christian?”  
 
Why? Because a prevalent narrative surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Orem Utah, is that...

Is Mormonism Christianity?

On September 10th Charlie Kirk was killed in broad daylight on a college campus in Utah by the alleged assassin Tyler Robinson. Another casualty of the woke war on the West. An insidious revolt that many Christians have a hard time wrapping their minds around, which is why this edition of Hank Unplugged is dedicated to summarizing the issue at hand in memorable fashion via the word W–O–K–E.       “W” representing the word Worldview. Students, particularly in the West, are being propagandized by a WOKE WORLDVIEW. Charlie Kirk was committed to dismantling the absurdities of this paradigm in polite and principled public discussion.       “O” will serve to remind us of the word “Oppression.” The woke West seems intractably bent on taking the Marxist oppressor/oppressed maxim to unthinkable extremes. Their objective is to liberate an entire generation from such perceived oppressions as cis-gender normativity, and from the oppression of what is perceived to be arbitrary moral law.       “K” — I use the letter “K” to emblazon upon our collective consciousness that Kids — your kids, my kids, are a primary target of leftist woke revolutionaries. Charlie Kirk recognized this reality and, as such, became the enticing target for an assassin’s bullet.       “E” serves to remind you and me of Extremism. Extremism in Education, Environmentalism, and in Entertainment.       The murder of Charlie Kirk is emblematic of the woke worldview war being waged against you, your children, and against the very soul of Western Civilization. Charlie Kirk, may your memory be eternal.     For more information on the WOKE Worldview, please see “<a href="https://www.equip.org/product/special-issue-of-the-christian-research-journal-titled-the-war-on-western-civilization-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-cult-of-wokeism/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The War on Western Civilization: Everything You Need to Know about the Cult of Wokeism</a>“. https://www.equip.org/product/special-issue-of-the-christian-research-journal-titled-the-war-on-western-civilization-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-cult-of-wokeism/   <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

On September 10th Charlie Kirk was killed in broad daylight on a college campus in Utah by the alleged assassin Tyler Robinson. Another casualty of the woke war on the West. An insidious revolt that many Christians have a hard time wrapping their minds around, which is why this edition of Hank Unplugged is dedicated to summarizing the issue at hand in memorable fashion via the word W–O–K–E.
  
 “W” representing the word Worldview. Students, particularly in the West, are being propagandized by a WOKE WORLDVIEW. Charlie Kirk was committed to dismantling the absurdities of this paradigm in polite and principled public discussion.
  
 “O” will serve to remind us of the word “Oppression.” The woke West seems intractably bent on taking the Marxist oppressor/oppressed maxim to unthinkable extremes. Their objective is to liberate an entire generation from such perceived oppressions as cis-gender normativity, and from the oppression of what is perceived to be arbitrary moral law.
  
 “K” — I use the letter “K” to emblazon upon our collective consciousness that Kids — your kids, my kids, are a primary target of leftist woke revolutionaries. Charlie Kirk recognized this reality and, as such, became the enticing target for an assassin’s bullet.
  
 “E” serves to remind you and me of Extremism. Extremism in Education, Environmentalism, and in Entertainment.
  
 The murder of Charlie Kirk is emblematic of the woke worldview war being waged against you, your children, and against the very soul of Western Civilization. Charlie Kirk, may your memory be eternal.
  
For more information on the WOKE Worldview, please see “The War on Western Civilization: Everything You Need to Know about the Cult of Wokeism“. https://www.equip.org/product/special-issue-of-the-christian-research-journal-titled-the-war-on-western-civilization-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-cult-of-wokeism/
 


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On September 10th Charlie Kirk was killed in broad daylight on a college campus in Utah by the alleged assassin Tyler Robinson. Another casualty of the woke war on the West. An insidious revolt that many Christians have a hard time wrapping their...

Charlie Kirk: Casualty of the Woke War on the West

If wisdom is so important in the life of a Christian, why is it that so many of us fail to develop disciplines that will lead us to lives of wisdom?  Hank Hanegraaff has been friends with Mark DeMoss for over 40 years and on this episode, Mark joins the Hank to discuss a passion that they both share in common--wisdom literature. Mark DeMoss is so passionate about the subject that he wrote The Little Red Book of Wisdom to pass on what he has learned throughout his life about the importance of the pursuit of wisdom. No matter where we are in our walk with Christ, we can always develop a greater understanding of the wisdom of the Lord—we hope this conversation--and Mark's book--will help you develop a deeper well of wisdom. "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Topics discussed include: Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom—Psalm 90:12 (5:15) What Mark’s cancer diagnosis taught him about gratitude (10:30) A conversation Hank and Mark shared before both were unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer (16:00) What is the key to finishing life well? Living well today (18:45) What is focus? (29:20) Work less, think more—thinking is the hardest work there is (37:15) Buy Some Stamps—the lost art of letter writing (42:10) A wise perspective on possessions—what Mark learned when his home burned down (50:00) How much should we give? Think about a turtle on a fence post (55:10) The wisdom of firsts (1:03:00) There are no degrees of integrity—you have it or you don’t (1:07:45) Read a chapter of Proverbs every day (1:10:45) Seek out older people—the wisdom of age (1:18:30) Read, Read, Read—The importance of books (1:23:15) Anticipating deathbed regrets—if you died today what regrets would you have? (1:29:00) Christians should be known as people of gratitude (1:34:15) For more information on The Little Red Book of Wisdom: Updated and Expanded Edition by Mark DeMoss <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-little-red-book-of-wisdom-updated-and-expanded-edition/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">please click here</a>.  https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-little-red-book-of-wisdom-updated-and-expanded-edition/ <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

If wisdom is so important in the life of a Christian, why is it that so many of us fail to develop disciplines that will lead us to lives of wisdom? 
Hank Hanegraaff has been friends with Mark DeMoss for over 40 years and on this episode, Mark joins the Hank to discuss a passion that they both share in common--wisdom literature. Mark DeMoss is so passionate about the subject that he wrote The Little Red Book of Wisdom to pass on what he has learned throughout his life about the importance of the pursuit of wisdom. No matter where we are in our walk with Christ, we can always develop a greater understanding of the wisdom of the Lord—we hope this conversation--and Mark's book--will help you develop a deeper well of wisdom. "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
Topics discussed include: Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom—Psalm 90:12 (5:15)
What Mark’s cancer diagnosis taught him about gratitude (10:30)
A conversation Hank and Mark shared before both were unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer (16:00)
What is the key to finishing life well? Living well today (18:45)
What is focus? (29:20)
Work less, think more—thinking is the hardest work there is (37:15)
Buy Some Stamps—the lost art of letter writing (42:10)
A wise perspective on possessions—what Mark learned when his home burned down (50:00)
How much should we give? Think about a turtle on a fence post (55:10)
The wisdom of firsts (1:03:00)
There are no degrees of integrity—you have it or you don’t (1:07:45)
Read a chapter of Proverbs every day (1:10:45)
Seek out older people—the wisdom of age (1:18:30)
Read, Read, Read—The importance of books (1:23:15)
Anticipating deathbed regrets—if you died today what regrets would you have? (1:29:00)
Christians should be known as people of gratitude (1:34:15)

For more information on The Little Red Book of Wisdom: Updated and Expanded Edition by Mark DeMoss please click here.  https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-little-red-book-of-wisdom-updated-and-expanded-edition/




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If wisdom is so important in the life of a Christian, why is it that so many of us fail to develop disciplines that will lead us to lives of wisdom? 

Hank Hanegraaff has been friends with Mark DeMoss for over 40 years and on this episode, Mark joins...

The Little Red Book of Wisdom with Mark DeMoss

God doesn’t see time the way we do. While we live according to hours, deadlines, and a focus fixed on the future (chronos), God operates in kairos—sacred moments filled with purpose and a pursuit of being fully present. We can sanctify chronological time by living with eternity in mind—sensing God’s presence in every moment.    In this episode, David Hanegraaff explores the importance of a proper theology of time—Kairos—as opposed to a human understanding of time—Chronos. Learning to trust God’s timing can reshape our daily lives, reorient our expectations, and draw us deeper into communion with Him.    Let us learn to pray the following prayer: “Lord, stamp eternity on our eyes so we live every moment with Your will and purpose in mind. Help us to live not in the fantasy of past and future, but the reality of Your presence right here, right now. Amen.”   This is the second talk given by David Hanegraaff for the Set Apart retreat for young adults at Gospel for Asia in Wills Point, Texas. Interested in serving with Gospel for Asia? Contact young@equip.org, and the CRI team will connect you with GFA.   <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

God doesn’t see time the way we do. While we live according to hours, deadlines, and a focus fixed on the future (chronos), God operates in kairos—sacred moments filled with purpose and a pursuit of being fully present. We can sanctify chronological time by living with eternity in mind—sensing God’s presence in every moment. 
 In this episode, David Hanegraaff explores the importance of a proper theology of time—Kairos—as opposed to a human understanding of time—Chronos. Learning to trust God’s timing can reshape our daily lives, reorient our expectations, and draw us deeper into communion with Him. 
 Let us learn to pray the following prayer: “Lord, stamp eternity on our eyes so we live every moment with Your will and purpose in mind. Help us to live not in the fantasy of past and future, but the reality of Your presence right here, right now. Amen.”
 This is the second talk given by David Hanegraaff for the Set Apart retreat for young adults at Gospel for Asia in Wills Point, Texas. Interested in serving with Gospel for Asia? Contact young@equip.org, and the CRI team will connect you with GFA.
 


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.

God doesn’t see time the way we do. While we live according to hours, deadlines, and a focus fixed on the future (chronos), God operates in kairos—sacred moments filled with purpose and a pursuit of being fully present. We can sanctify chronological...

God’s View of Time: Kairos vs. Chronos with David Hanegraaff

Have you ever felt like the least qualified person in the room? David Hanegraaff discusses what it is like growing up as the son of the “Bible Answer Man” and how he does his best to say yes to the call of the Lord even when he feels unqualified. David has learned to overcome self-doubt by trusting the Lord and taking those leaps of faith—because when God calls you, he equips you.     Recorded during a talk at the Set Apart retreat for young adults at Gospel for Asia in Wills Point, Texas, this candid presentation by David Hanegraaff offers encouragement for anyone seeking to follow God’s will for their life. Interested in serving with Gospel for Asia? Contact young@equip.org, and the CRI team will connect you with GFA. <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

Have you ever felt like the least qualified person in the room? David Hanegraaff discusses what it is like growing up as the son of the “Bible Answer Man” and how he does his best to say yes to the call of the Lord even when he feels unqualified. David has learned to overcome self-doubt by trusting the Lord and taking those leaps of faith—because when God calls you, he equips you.
  
Recorded during a talk at the Set Apart retreat for young adults at Gospel for Asia in Wills Point, Texas, this candid presentation by David Hanegraaff offers encouragement for anyone seeking to follow God’s will for their life. Interested in serving with Gospel for Asia? Contact young@equip.org, and the CRI team will connect you with GFA.


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Have you ever felt like the least qualified person in the room? David Hanegraaff discusses what it is like growing up as the son of the “Bible Answer Man” and how he does his best to say yes to the call of the Lord even when he feels unqualified....

When God Calls You He Equips You with David Hanegraaff

Make sure to listen to this special message as Hank Hanegraaff reflects on the fiscal year’s end, he underscores Christian unity and global missions while warning of <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-special-print-issue-48-02-03-the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-ea2506/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Church of Almighty God (Eastern Lightning), which claims a Chinese woman is the reincarnated Christ and fulfillment of Jesus’s Olivet Discourse</a>. Doctrinally deviant and sociologically subversive, this group masquerades as a persecuted Christian movement to advance dangerous dogmas. In CRI’s <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-special-print-issue-48-02-03-the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-ea2506/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">special issue of the Christian Research Journal</a>, believers are equipped to recognize and confront such cults. Hank shows how your prayers, partnership, and generosity make an eternal difference in fulfilling the Great Commission. <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-special-print-issue-48-02-03-the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-ea2506/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donate Now to Receive this Special Issue of the Christian Research Journal! Click here.</a> https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-special-print-issue-48-02-03-the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-hup0625/ <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

Make sure to listen to this special message as Hank Hanegraaff reflects on the fiscal year’s end, he underscores Christian unity and global missions while warning of The Church of Almighty God (Eastern Lightning), which claims a Chinese woman is the reincarnated Christ and fulfillment of Jesus’s Olivet Discourse. Doctrinally deviant and sociologically subversive, this group masquerades as a persecuted Christian movement to advance dangerous dogmas. In CRI’s special issue of the Christian Research Journal, believers are equipped to recognize and confront such cults. Hank shows how your prayers, partnership, and generosity make an eternal difference in fulfilling the Great Commission. Donate Now to Receive this Special Issue of the Christian Research Journal! Click here.
https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-special-print-issue-48-02-03-the-eastern-lighting-cult-christ-returns-to-earth-as-a-female-hup0625/


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Make sure to listen to this special message as Hank Hanegraaff reflects on the fiscal year’s end, he underscores Christian unity and global missions while warning...

Exposing Eastern Lightning: Hank Hanegraaff’s Urgent Fiscal Year-End Message

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)

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)

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...

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

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<a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-stockholm-syndrome-christianity-why-americas-christian-leaders-are-failing-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Stockholm Syndrome Christianity</a> as a warning to the body of Christ—a warning not to capitulate to the culture, but to transform the culture.To receive <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-stockholm-syndrome-christianity-why-americas-christian-leaders-are-failing-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America’s Christian Leaders Are Failing — and What We Can Do About It </a> for your partnering gift, please click here https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-stockholm-syndrome-christianity-why-americas-christian-leaders-are-failing-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/ Topics discussed include: <ul><li>What is Stockholm Syndrome Christianity? (5:00)</li><li>Seattle Pacific University as an example of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity (7:45)</li><li>How can parents be sure of where to send their kids to school?  (11:30)</li><li>Andy Stanley says that the Old Testament is obsolete—is he right? (15:00)</li><li>Is it necessary to call out Christian leaders by name? (24:10)</li><li>The ongoing Battle for the Bible—from Robert Gundry to Mike Licona (26:50)</li><li>Francis Collins and the problems with secularism influencing scientific inquiry (35:15)</li><li>Can Neo-Darwinism and Christianity co-exist? (43:45)</li><li>Is theistic evolution the worst of all possibilities for Christians? (47:30)</li><li>How the evolutionary paradigm is foundational for many of the other problematic “-isms” (50:50)</li><li>Sexual suicide—how the devaluation of marriage within churches came before the culture (55:50)</li><li>Is Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy an example of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity? (1:00:50)</li><li>The slippery slope for individuals (1:06:00)</li><li>When is “anti-racism” actually racist? (1:06:30)</li><li>How did Stockholm Syndrome Christians abandon religious liberty? (1:17:15)</li><li>The importance of discernment when it comes to the entertainment we consume (1:31:30)</li><li>The problems with simply “following the science” (1:34:20)</li><li>The dangers of celebrity culture—even within the church (1:38:15)</li><li>The problem with trying to please the wrong people (1:43:00)</li><li>A story of standing for truth (1:46:45)</li><li>The importance of Christian governance—people must support the mission of Christianity (1:55:50)</li><li>A call to faithfulness as opposed to worldly success (2:01:25)</li><li>What is the state of The Discovery Institute and the Intelligent Design movement? (2:05:55)</li></ul> <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

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
https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-stockholm-syndrome-christianity-why-americas-christian-leaders-are-failing-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/

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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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...

Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America’s Christian Leaders Are Failing — and What We Can Do About It with John West

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. <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-priests-of-history-stewarding-the-past-in-an-ahistoric-age/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">To receive Priests of History: Stewarding the Past in an Ahistoric Age for your partnering gift, please click here.  https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-priests-of-history-stewarding-the-past-in-an-ahistoric-age/</a> Topics discussed include:  <ul><li>What does it mean for Christians to be priests of history? (3:00)</li><li> What does it mean for our age to be ahistoric? (5:00)</li><li>Is there any purpose in a post-truth age?  (8:35)</li><li>The myth of progress—the secularization of ideas and progress in history (14:55)</li><li>When did our modern ahistoric age begin? (18:30)</li><li>Reducing history to ideology is a mistake because history is nuanced and complex (23:55)</li><li>What is the purpose of a museum? The modern and political redefinition of what a museum is (27:30)</li><li>What does the decline of history majors globally mean for civilization? (29:45)</li><li>The five characteristics of an ahistoric age (32:00)</li><li>What is digital tribalism? (36:30)</li><li>What does it mean for the church to acculturate itself to the ahistoric age? (38:30)</li><li>True Christianity is a way of life (46:00)</li><li>The benefits of spiritual practice and disciplines (50:05)</li><li>Doctrinal drift from orthodox Christian beliefs (53:00)</li><li>Church is an embodied experience—what we do with our bodies matters (1:06:45)</li><li>The value of historic Christian practices such as night vigils (1:08:50)</li><li>The importance of maintaining a historical conversation with the past (1:13:25)</li><li>The importance of history for Christians (1:16:30)</li><li>Are we losing our literacy? The importance of reading in the digital age (1:22:45)</li><li>How Sarah Irving-Stonebraker went converted from atheism to Christianity at Cambridge University (1:24:30)</li><li>The importance of stories (1:38:30)</li><li>Why is it important for Christians to be priests of history? (1:42:45)</li></ul> <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

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.
To receive Priests of History: Stewarding the Past in an Ahistoric Age for your partnering gift, please click here.  https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-priests-of-history-stewarding-the-past-in-an-ahistoric-age/

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)



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.
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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...

Priests of History: Stewarding the Past in an Ahistoric Age with Sarah Irving-Stonebraker

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.  <a href="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/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a> 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) <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

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)




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.

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...

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.  <a href="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/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a> 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...

Does the West Need a Religious Revival? with David Hanegraaff

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, <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-humans-2-0-scientific-philosophical-and-theological-perspectives-on-transhumanism/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">please click here.  https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-humans-2-0-scientific-philosophical-and-theological-perspectives-on-transhumanism/</a>   Topics discussed include:  <ul><li>Why do we gravitate towards superheroes? The relationship between superheroes, the transhumanist movement and theodicy (3:15)</li><li>What is transhumanism? (5:00)</li><li>The problem with the myth of progress (7:00)</li><li>Transhumanism and transcendence (9:55)</li><li>The importance of critical thinking and discernment regarding transhumanism and technology (11:40)</li><li>What is gene editing? (13:15)</li><li>Worldviews matter—understanding how different worldviews impact science and technology (18:30)</li><li>Ethical intricacies of Neuralink and brain-computer interface (BCI) technology (21:05)</li><li>The mind-body question (27:20)</li><li>Technologically seeking immortality—is aging a disease to be cured? (29:30)</li><li>Should humans “play god”? (37:30)</li><li>The ethical complexity of stem cell research (39:30)</li><li>Cloning technology today (45:30)</li><li>Is gene editing essentially a version of eugenics? (47:30)</li><li>How transhumanism demonstrates human exceptionalism (50:35)</li><li>How language sets humans apart and remains a question evolutionist cannot answer (55:45)</li><li>The impact of different worldviews on ethical and moral considerations we make in society regarding science and technology (59:25)</li><li>What is meant by Humans 2.0? (1:04:45)</li><li>Why Christians must involve themselves in discussions on emerging technologies (1:10:25)</li><li>Post-human vs Superhuman (1:15:35)</li><li>What is the relationship between AI and transhumanism? (1:19:15)</li><li>How concerned should we be about the power of AI? (1:25:25)</li><li>The repercussions for granting citizenship to robots (1:27:55)</li><li>What is Artificial Womb Technology (AWT) and is it a good idea? (1:29:45)</li><li>Transhumanism and the desire to transcend the limits that gender place on human potential (1:33:10)</li></ul> <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul> Media <ul><li><a href="https://www.equip.org/category/articles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christian Articles</a></li><li><a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hank Unplugged Podcast &amp; Shorts</a></li><li><a href="https://www.equip.org/category/postmodern-realities/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Postmodern Realities</a></li><li><a href="https://www.equip.org/category/video/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Video</a></li><li><a href="https://www.equip.org/category/broadcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Broadcasts</a></li></ul> Our Magazine

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)



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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...

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, <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-humans-2-0-scientific-philosophical-and-theological-perspectives-on-transhumanism/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">please click here.  https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-humans-2-0-scientific-philosophical-and-theological-perspectives-on-transhumanism/</a>   Topics discussed include:  <ul><li>Why do we gravitate towards superheroes? The relationship between superheroes, the transhumanist movement and theodicy (3:15)</li><li>What is transhumanism? (5:00)</li><li>The problem with the myth of progress (7:00)</li><li>Transhumanism and transcendence (9:55)</li><li>The importance of critical thinking and discernment regarding transhumanism and technology (11:40)</li><li>What is gene editing? (13:15)</li><li>Worldviews matter—understanding how different worldviews impact science and technology (18:30)</li><li>Ethical intricacies of Neuralink and brain-computer interface (BCI) technology (21:05)</li><li>The mind-body question (27:20)</li><li>Technologically seeking immortality—is aging a disease to be cured? (29:30)</li><li>Should humans “play god”? (37:30)</li><li>The ethical complexity of stem cell research (39:30)</li><li>Cloning technology today (45:30)</li><li>Is gene editing essentially a version of eugenics? (47:30)</li><li>How transhumanism demonstrates human exceptionalism (50:35)</li><li>How language sets humans apart and remains a question evolutionist cannot answer (55:45)</li><li>The impact of different worldviews on ethical and moral considerations we make in society regarding science and technology (59:25)</li><li>What is meant by Humans 2.0? (1:04:45)</li><li>Why Christians must involve themselves in discussions on emerging technologies (1:10:25)</li><li>Post-human vs Superhuman (1:15:35)</li><li>What is the relationship between AI and transhumanism? (1:19:15)</li><li>How concerned should we be about the power of AI? (1:25:25)</li><li>The repercussions for granting citizenship to robots (1:27:55)</li><li>What is Artificial Womb Technology (AWT) and is it a good idea? (1:29:45)</li><li>Transhumanism and the desire to transcend the limits that gender place on human potential (1:33:10)</li></ul> <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul> Media <ul><li><a href="https://www.equip.org/category/articles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christian Articles</a></li><li><a...

Are you ready for Humans 2.0? Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism with Fuz Rana

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 <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-unnatural-death-medicines-descent-from-healing-to-killing-hup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">please click here</a>.https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-unnatural-death-medicines-descent-from-healing-to-killing-hup/ <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

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/


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.

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...

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

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 <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/going-global-10-40-window-training-support/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Going Global efforts in the 10-40 window</a> 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).   *If you aren’t already subscribed to the mailing list and email updates, simply go to the web at <a href="http://www.equip.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.equip.org  </a>and go sign up for one of both our our <a href="https://www.equip.org/master-series/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">email lists here</a>. https://www.equip.org/master-series/

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).
 *If you aren’t already subscribed to the mailing list and email updates, simply go to the web at www.equip.org  and go sign up for one of both our our email lists here. https://www.equip.org/master-series/

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...

The Harvest is Plentiful, The Workers Are Few with K.P. Yohannan

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! <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

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!


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.

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...

The Greatest Partition in Human History—Christmas 2024

I am five years removed from a stem-cell transplant that saved my life. And seven years removed from an initial cancer diagnosis of stage four mantle cell lymphoma. I greet you with a heart of gratitude but also a spirit of resolve. Resolve to remember that life is fleeting. Resolve captured by the words, “Only one life, ’twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.”During the past twelve months, users have accessed our website equip.org from more than 230 countries—benefiting from our vast reservoir of unrestricted resources, such as the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank Unplugged podcast, Bible Answer Man YouTube Channel, Daily e-Truths, and Christian Research Journal online, available to anyone with Internet access anywhere in the world.<a href="https://www.equip.org/product/year-end-gift-2024-hup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">I am deeply grateful to all who answer by your continued support of the many outreaches of the Christian Research Institute. I am sincerely grateful for all you do to strengthen our 24/7 outreaches. Outreaches making a strategic difference at home and around the globe.</a>As I approach three quarters of a century in age, I am acutely aware of the reality of being in the fourth quarter of my 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 perfector 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).In closing,  <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/year-end-gift-2024-hup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">I’ve provided a link to our Website here</a>. Thank you for the vital difference your year-end gift will make in so many lives. https://www.equip.org/product/year-end-gift-2024-hup/  <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

I am five years removed from a stem-cell transplant that saved my life. And seven years removed from an initial cancer diagnosis of stage four mantle cell lymphoma. I greet you with a heart of gratitude but also a spirit of resolve. Resolve to remember that life is fleeting. Resolve captured by the words, “Only one life, ’twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.”During the past twelve months, users have accessed our website equip.org from more than 230 countries—benefiting from our vast reservoir of unrestricted resources, such as the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank Unplugged podcast, Bible Answer Man YouTube Channel, Daily e-Truths, and Christian Research Journal online, available to anyone with Internet access anywhere in the world.I am deeply grateful to all who answer by your continued support of the many outreaches of the Christian Research Institute. I am sincerely grateful for all you do to strengthen our 24/7 outreaches. Outreaches making a strategic difference at home and around the globe.As I approach three quarters of a century in age, I am acutely aware of the reality of being in the fourth quarter of my 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 perfector 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).In closing,  I’ve provided a link to our Website here. Thank you for the vital difference your year-end gift will make in so many lives. https://www.equip.org/product/year-end-gift-2024-hup/ 


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.

I am five years removed from a stem-cell transplant that saved my life. And seven years removed from an initial cancer diagnosis of stage four mantle cell lymphoma. I greet you with a heart of gratitude but also a spirit of resolve. Resolve to...

God Saved My Life 5 Years Ago—What Now? A Personal Message From Hank

What does Hank Hanegraaff mean when he talks about the "Paradisiacal Transformation of the Cosmos?" It is a message with a mandate—a reminder of the energy by which we are able to transform the cosmos. The energy that St. Paul invoked when he spoke of being energized by all His energy which so powerfully energizes me. This is the energy that alone is sufficient to empower the body of Christ in the present clash between sacred and secular. A contrast between the paradisiacal transformation of the Cosmos and the pagan transformational imperative. An imperative largely fueled by the transhumanist myth of progress. A myth commercialized by the quintessential marketing cliché of our day — artificial intelligence.  For further information on the historical nature of this argument please see <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-age-of-paradise-the-age-of-division-the-age-of-utopia-the-age-of-nihilism-4-volumes-on-ages-of-christendom-hup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Strickland’s Four-Volume Series: Paradise and Utopia: The Rise and Fall of What the West Once Was. </a> https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-age-of-paradise-the-age-of-division-the-age-of-utopia-the-age-of-nihilism-4-volumes-on-ages-of-christendom-hup/

What does Hank Hanegraaff mean when he talks about the "Paradisiacal Transformation of the Cosmos?" It is a message with a mandate—a reminder of the energy by which we are able to transform the cosmos. The energy that St. Paul invoked when he spoke of being energized by all His energy which so powerfully energizes me. This is the energy that alone is sufficient to empower the body of Christ in the present clash between sacred and secular. A contrast between the paradisiacal transformation of the Cosmos and the pagan transformational imperative. An imperative largely fueled by the transhumanist myth of progress. A myth commercialized by the quintessential marketing cliché of our day — artificial intelligence. 

For further information on the historical nature of this argument please see John Strickland’s Four-Volume Series: Paradise and Utopia: The Rise and Fall of What the West Once Was.  https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-age-of-paradise-the-age-of-division-the-age-of-utopia-the-age-of-nihilism-4-volumes-on-ages-of-christendom-hup/

What does Hank Hanegraaff mean when he talks about the "Paradisiacal Transformation of the Cosmos?" It is a message with a mandate—a reminder of the energy by which we are able to transform the cosmos. The energy that St. Paul invoked when he spoke of...

The Paradisaical Transformation of the Cosmos

A rock star, atheist, Marxist, world-class theologian, African missionary, and a Greek Orthodox Bishop all in one lifetime? Hank Hanegraaff is joined by Bishop Themi—a personal hero of his and a beacon of hope and inspiration to millions of Christians around the globe. Bishop Themi earned degrees in theology, languages, and Biblical studies at some of the most prestigious universities in America and became a distinguished scholar—however in the 90s Themi questioned his life’s direction. Was he serving Christ best as a top-tier academic? A series of events led him to follow another path, serving the poor in his native Africa. Themi founded the Holy Orthodox Mission in Freetown, Sierra Leone where he has battled Ebola and foes, both earthly and spiritual, to feed, educate and offer the love of Christ to thousands of West African people. opics discussed include: How Bishop Themi’s roots as a white man born in Africa formed his nomadic DNA and understanding of not feeling completely welcome (3:15); the impact that the British Invasion and the Beatles had on Bishop Themi becoming a Marxist (9:15); the guru and the cross—Bishop Themi’s first steps towards Christianity (19:00); mystical experiences that reveal the reality of Jesus Christ (25:00); how reading the Bible led to Bishop Themi being born again, selling everything and giving it to the poor to follow Christ (29:30); Bishop Themi was a serious academic until he was convicted that he must do missions due to the impact of Mother Teresa (34:00); how Bishop Themi’s belief on missions led him to Africa (40:05); the impact of HIV/AIDS on Bishop Themi’s first mission in Kenya  (43:15); why Bishop Themi thinks the experience in Sierra Leone with Ebola was worse than HIV/AIDS (45:25); what does it truly mean to live in poverty? (48:30); what is Paradise 4 Kids? (51:25); the methodology of indigenous missions (54:20); the impact of Bishop Themi on the life of Hank Hanegraaff (59:35); what we do with our lives and resources matters for all eternity—we will be judged (1:06:00);  sharing among the poor is not unusual—the poor tend to practice generosity beyond their means (1:10:25); the simple truth is that the more you give the more you will receive (1:12:20); Bishop Themi owns nothing—he has surrendered completely in confidence to God (1:14:20); how can we teach our children how fortunate they are?  (1:16:40); how can people support Bishop Themi’s mission? (1:18:40); Christ identified with the suffering and we must follow Christ by imitating Him (1:21:00).     For more information on the life of Bishop Themi, please see the following for your partnering gift, <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-themi-apostle-to-the-hungry-with-foreword-by-hank-hanegraaff/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Themi – Apostle To The Hungry with Foreword by Hank Hanegraaff https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-themi-apostle-to-the-hungry-with-foreword-by-hank-hanegraaff/</a> 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. <ul><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>​

A rock star, atheist, Marxist, world-class theologian, African missionary, and a Greek Orthodox Bishop all in one lifetime? Hank Hanegraaff is joined by Bishop Themi—a personal hero of his and a beacon of hope and inspiration to millions of Christians around the globe. Bishop Themi earned degrees in theology, languages, and Biblical studies at some of the most prestigious universities in America and became a distinguished scholar—however in the 90s Themi questioned his life’s direction. Was he serving Christ best as a top-tier academic? A series of events led him to follow another path, serving the poor in his native Africa. Themi founded the Holy Orthodox Mission in Freetown, Sierra Leone where he has battled Ebola and foes, both earthly and spiritual, to feed, educate and offer the love of Christ to thousands of West African people.
opics discussed include: How Bishop Themi’s roots as a white man born in Africa formed his nomadic DNA and understanding of not feeling completely welcome (3:15); the impact that the British Invasion and the Beatles had on Bishop Themi becoming a Marxist (9:15); the guru and the cross—Bishop Themi’s first steps towards Christianity (19:00); mystical experiences that reveal the reality of Jesus Christ (25:00); how reading the Bible led to Bishop Themi being born again, selling everything and giving it to the poor to follow Christ (29:30); Bishop Themi was a serious academic until he was convicted that he must do missions due to the impact of Mother Teresa (34:00); how Bishop Themi’s belief on missions led him to Africa (40:05); the impact of HIV/AIDS on Bishop Themi’s first mission in Kenya  (43:15); why Bishop Themi thinks the experience in Sierra Leone with Ebola was worse than HIV/AIDS (45:25); what does it truly mean to live in poverty? (48:30); what is Paradise 4 Kids? (51:25); the methodology of indigenous missions (54:20); the impact of Bishop Themi on the life of Hank Hanegraaff (59:35); what we do with our lives and resources matters for all eternity—we will be judged (1:06:00);  sharing among the poor is not unusual—the poor tend to practice generosity beyond their means (1:10:25); the simple truth is that the more you give the more you will receive (1:12:20); Bishop Themi owns nothing—he has surrendered completely in confidence to God (1:14:20); how can we teach our children how fortunate they are?  (1:16:40); how can people support Bishop Themi’s mission? (1:18:40); Christ identified with the suffering and we must follow Christ by imitating Him (1:21:00).
 
 For more information on the life of Bishop Themi, please see the following for your partnering gift, Themi – Apostle To The Hungry with Foreword by Hank Hanegraaff https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-themi-apostle-to-the-hungry-with-foreword-by-hank-hanegraaff/
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 A rock star, atheist, Marxist, world-class theologian, African missionary, and a Greek Orthodox Bishop all in one lifetime? Hank Hanegraaff is joined by Bishop Themi—a personal hero of his and a beacon of hope and inspiration to millions of...

Apostle to the Hungry: Bishop Themi of Sierra Leone

Is earth a privileged planet or merely an insignificant speck of soil aimlessly adrift in a meaningless universe? Evidence refutes the principle of mediocrity—demonstrating that our earth is singularly privileged and designed for discovery. Jay Richards again joins Hank Hanegraaff to give the reasons why in this compelling conversation that clearly communicates why our earth is indeed a <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/the-privileged-planet-book-new-20th-anniversary-edition-2024-the-farm-at-the-center-of-the-universe-original-2004-privileged-planet-dvd-hup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">privileged planet</a> amidst it’s place in the cosmos.  https://www.equip.org/product/the-privileged-planet-book-new-20th-anniversary-edition-2024-the-farm-at-the-center-of-the-universe-original-2004-privileged-planet-dvd-hup/   Topics discussed include: Can machines ever truly replace humans? (7:15); panpsychism—is there a materialistic way to explain consciousness? (11:05); what is the hypothesis of <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/the-privileged-planet-book-new-20th-anniversary-edition-2024-the-farm-at-the-center-of-the-universe-original-2004-privileged-planet-dvd-hup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Privileged Planet</a>? (14:15); why is the earth the best place in the universe for discovery? (17:00); why do people like Neil deGrasse Tyson make the argument that the earth is insignificant? (21:45); how can we overcome the issue of information overload we are facing today? (26:10); what is constrained optimization? (29:45); the role of solar eclipses in scientific discovery (33:00); how is earth a data recorder? (40:45); the reality of climate change (43:20); the four necessary questions you must ask to understand climate change/global warming (47:30); are natural disasters evidence of climate change? (55:40); should we all be driving electric cars? (1:05:25); how does the earth compare to the thousands of other planets that we know exist? (1:07:30); what role do other planets play in our survival? (1:11:45); is the sun mediocre like some famous scientists claim? (1:14:15); how important is our place in the Milky Way Galaxy? (1:17:35); the importance of telescopes (1:20:30); Olbers paradox—why is the night sky dark? (1:22:45); how is our universe fine-tuned for life itself? (1:24:15); how the world has been set up for us to be able to understand it (1:27:30); does our size in relation to the universe matter? (1:30:00); constrained optimization (1:32:00); the myth of the Copernican principle  (1:33:30); the best educational options for our children (1:38:30); what the early Christians can teach us about surviving cultural decay (1:40:40); the price to pay for seeking truth and not the approval of men (1:42:40); what is the anthropic principle? (1:45:20); explaining away the fine-tuning of the universe through the multiverse theory (1:47:10); UFOs—what is the truth about the alien encounters? (1:49:15); the UAP hype [unidentified aerial phenomena] (1:52:45); why are certain ideas deemed to be “science stoppers”? (1:54:00); how to read the book of nature (1:55:05); the importance of the <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/the-privileged-planet-book-new-20th-anniversary-edition-2024-the-farm-at-the-center-of-the-universe-original-2004-privileged-planet-dvd-hup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Privileged Planet</a> as a resource (1:59:45). To see how you can receive The Privileged Planet Book (New 20th Anniversary Edition-2024), The Farm at the Center of the Universe,  and Original (2004) Privileged Planet DVD for your partnering gift, <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/the-privileged-planet-book-new-20th-anniversary-edition-2024-the-farm-at-the-center-of-the-universe-original-2004-privileged-planet-dvd-hup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">please click here</a>. https://www.equip.org/product/the-privileged-planet-book-new-20th-anniversary-edition-2024-the-farm-at-the-center-of-the-universe-original-2004-privileged-planet-dvd-hup/ <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>

Is earth a privileged planet or merely an insignificant speck of soil aimlessly adrift in a meaningless universe? Evidence refutes the principle of mediocrity—demonstrating that our earth is singularly privileged and designed for discovery. Jay Richards again joins Hank Hanegraaff to give the reasons why in this compelling conversation that clearly communicates why our earth is indeed a privileged planet amidst it’s place in the cosmos.  https://www.equip.org/product/the-privileged-planet-book-new-20th-anniversary-edition-2024-the-farm-at-the-center-of-the-universe-original-2004-privileged-planet-dvd-hup/
 Topics discussed include: Can machines ever truly replace humans? (7:15); panpsychism—is there a materialistic way to explain consciousness? (11:05); what is the hypothesis of The Privileged Planet? (14:15); why is the earth the best place in the universe for discovery? (17:00); why do people like Neil deGrasse Tyson make the argument that the earth is insignificant? (21:45); how can we overcome the issue of information overload we are facing today? (26:10); what is constrained optimization? (29:45); the role of solar eclipses in scientific discovery (33:00); how is earth a data recorder? (40:45); the reality of climate change (43:20); the four necessary questions you must ask to understand climate change/global warming (47:30); are natural disasters evidence of climate change? (55:40); should we all be driving electric cars? (1:05:25); how does the earth compare to the thousands of other planets that we know exist? (1:07:30); what role do other planets play in our survival? (1:11:45); is the sun mediocre like some famous scientists claim? (1:14:15); how important is our place in the Milky Way Galaxy? (1:17:35); the importance of telescopes (1:20:30); Olbers paradox—why is the night sky dark? (1:22:45); how is our universe fine-tuned for life itself? (1:24:15); how the world has been set up for us to be able to understand it (1:27:30); does our size in relation to the universe matter? (1:30:00); constrained optimization (1:32:00); the myth of the Copernican principle  (1:33:30); the best educational options for our children (1:38:30); what the early Christians can teach us about surviving cultural decay (1:40:40); the price to pay for seeking truth and not the approval of men (1:42:40); what is the anthropic principle? (1:45:20); explaining away the fine-tuning of the universe through the multiverse theory (1:47:10); UFOs—what is the truth about the alien encounters? (1:49:15); the UAP hype [unidentified aerial phenomena] (1:52:45); why are certain ideas deemed to be “science stoppers”? (1:54:00); how to read the book of nature (1:55:05); the importance of the Privileged Planet as a resource (1:59:45).
To see how you can receive The Privileged Planet Book (New 20th Anniversary Edition-2024), The Farm at the Center of the Universe,  and Original (2004) Privileged Planet DVD for your partnering gift, please click here. https://www.equip.org/product/the-privileged-planet-book-new-20th-anniversary-edition-2024-the-farm-at-the-center-of-the-universe-original-2004-privileged-planet-dvd-hup/


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Is earth a privileged planet or merely an insignificant speck of soil aimlessly adrift in a meaningless universe? Evidence refutes the principle of mediocrity—demonstrating that our earth is singularly privileged and designed for discovery. Jay...

Is earth a privileged planet or merely an insignificant speck of soil aimlessly adrift in a meaningless universe? Evidence refutes the principle of mediocrity—demonstrating that our earth is singularly privileged and designed for discovery. Jay Richards again joins Hank Hanegraaff to give the reasons why in this compelling conversation that clearly communicates why our earth is indeed a <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/the-privileged-planet-book-new-20th-anniversary-edition-2024-the-farm-at-the-center-of-the-universe-original-2004-privileged-planet-dvd-hup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">privileged planet</a> amidst it’s place in the cosmos.  https://www.equip.org/product/the-privileged-planet-book-new-20th-anniversary-edition-2024-the-farm-at-the-center-of-the-universe-original-2004-privileged-planet-dvd-hup/   Topics discussed include: Can machines ever truly replace humans? (7:15); panpsychism—is there a materialistic way to explain consciousness? (11:05); what is the hypothesis of <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/the-privileged-planet-book-new-20th-anniversary-edition-2024-the-farm-at-the-center-of-the-universe-original-2004-privileged-planet-dvd-hup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Privileged Planet</a>? (14:15); why is the earth the best place in the universe for discovery? (17:00); why do people like Neil deGrasse Tyson make the argument that the earth is insignificant? (21:45); how can we overcome the issue of information overload we are facing today? (26:10); what is constrained optimization? (29:45); the role of solar eclipses in scientific discovery (33:00); how is earth a data recorder? (40:45); the reality of climate change (43:20); the four necessary questions you must ask to understand climate change/global warming (47:30); are natural disasters evidence of climate change? (55:40); should we all be driving electric cars? (1:05:25); how does the earth compare to the thousands of other planets that we know exist? (1:07:30); what role do other planets play in our survival? (1:11:45); is the sun mediocre like some famous scientists claim? (1:14:15); how important is our place in the Milky Way Galaxy? (1:17:35); the importance of telescopes (1:20:30); Olbers paradox—why is the night sky dark? (1:22:45); how is our universe fine-tuned for life itself? (1:24:15); how the world has been set up for us to be able to understand it (1:27:30); does our size in relation to the universe matter? (1:30:00); constrained optimization (1:32:00); the myth of the Copernican principle  (1:33:30); the best educational options for our children (1:38:30); what the early Christians can teach us about surviving cultural decay (1:40:40); the price to pay for seeking truth and not the approval of men (1:42:40); what is the anthropic principle? (1:45:20); explaining away the fine-tuning of the universe through the multiverse theory (1:47:10); UFOs—what is the truth about the alien encounters? (1:49:15); the UAP hype [unidentified aerial phenomena] (1:52:45); why are certain ideas deemed to be “science stoppers”? (1:54:00); how to read the book of nature (1:55:05); the importance of the <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/the-privileged-planet-book-new-20th-anniversary-edition-2024-the-farm-at-the-center-of-the-universe-original-2004-privileged-planet-dvd-hup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Privileged Planet</a> as a resource (1:59:45). To see how you can receive The Privileged Planet Book (New 20th Anniversary Edition-2024), The Farm at the Center of the Universe,  and Original (2004) Privileged Planet DVD for your partnering gift, <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/the-privileged-planet-book-new-20th-anniversary-edition-2024-the-farm-at-the-center-of-the-universe-original-2004-privileged-planet-dvd-hup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">please click here</a>....

The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos is Designed for Discovery

Other than Scripture, Darwin’s magnum opus, The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, might be the most significant literary work in history. light of the unprecedented impact of Darwinian dogma, it would be reasonable to expect it to be solidly rooted in truth. In reality, evolution is rooted in metaphysical contentions and mythological tales. However, as you will hear on today’s encore presentation of the Hank Unplugged podcast, the foundations of the great cosmogenic myth of evolutionary naturalism are crumbling.   A short while ago we received news that the great iconoclast of evolution, Jonathan Wells, had departed this life on his 82nd birthday. His death led us to listen to the last conversation with him on the Hank Unplugged podcast—a podcast devoted to his last book, <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/zombie-science-more-icons-of-evolution-icons-of-evolution-dvd-and-memorable-keys-to-the-f-a-r-c-e-of-evolution/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zombie Science</a> which was a follow-up to the classic volume titled Icons of Evolution.   We could not help but think that our podcast discussion with Jonathan Wells provides one of the most concise and compelling refutations of the evolutionary paradigm we’ve ever heard. With two earned doctorates, Jonathan Wells was not only a brilliant scientific mind, but he was also incredibly brave in the face of the brazen attacks that await anyone who dares disagree with the so-called scientific consensus on evolution. His work brought to light the errors of the evolutionary paradigm, exposing especially the false icons that for decades have been passed off as settled science to unsuspecting young minds.   Just as Wells was an iconoclastic force when it came to evolution, he was likewise an icon of the Intelligent Design movement. His influence will long outlast his life on earth and his heavenly reward will undoubtedly reflect his efforts that did so much to reveal the truth and beauty there is to be found in studying the resplendent handiwork of the Creator of the cosmos.     We hope that you enjoy this encore presentation of <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/zombie-science-more-icons-of-evolution-icons-of-evolution-dvd-and-memorable-keys-to-the-f-a-r-c-e-of-evolution/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zombie Science</a> as much as we did.   *This Hank Unplugged Podcast was originally aired in January of 2018*   Topics discussed include: Hank pays tribute to the great iconoclast of evolution—Jonathan Wells (0:30) what is zombie science? (13:00); the price to pay for taking stands against the status quo of materialism and Darwinian evolution in the scientific arena (22:00); examining various icons of evolution like Darwin’s tree of life (26:00); why has the war on Intelligent Design become so ferocious? (31:30); the miracle of metamorphosis (40:00); the strong scientific commitment to materialism (50:40); what is the myth of junk DNA? (54:15); the unnecessary idolization of Charles Darwin (58:15); the problem with making DNA the answer to everything (59:50); examples of zombie science (1:02:30); the threat to religion presented when materialism is masquerading as empirical science (1:08:30). For further information on the resources of  Zombie Science: More Icons of Evolution, Icons of Evolution DVD, and Memorable Keys to the F-A-R-C-E of Evolution,<a href="https://www.equip.org/product/zombie-science-more-icons-of-evolution-icons-of-evolution-dvd-and-memorable-keys-to-the-f-a-r-c-e-of-evolution/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> please click here</a>.  https://www.equip.org/product/zombie-science-more-icons-of-evolution-icons-of-evolution-dvd-and-memorable-keys-to-the-f-a-r-c-e-of-evolution/ <ul><li>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.</li><li>Archived episodes are  on our <a href="https://www.equip.org/category/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website </a>and available at the additional channels listed below.</li><li>You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.</li></ul>​

Other than Scripture, Darwin’s magnum opus, The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, might be the most significant literary work in history. light of the unprecedented impact of Darwinian dogma, it would be reasonable to expect it to be solidly rooted in truth. In reality, evolution is rooted in metaphysical contentions and mythological tales. However, as you will hear on today’s encore presentation of the Hank Unplugged podcast, the foundations of the great cosmogenic myth of evolutionary naturalism are crumbling.
 A short while ago we received news that the great iconoclast of evolution, Jonathan Wells, had departed this life on his 82nd birthday. His death led us to listen to the last conversation with him on the Hank Unplugged podcast—a podcast devoted to his last book, Zombie Science which was a follow-up to the classic volume titled Icons of Evolution.
 We could not help but think that our podcast discussion with Jonathan Wells provides one of the most concise and compelling refutations of the evolutionary paradigm we’ve ever heard. With two earned doctorates, Jonathan Wells was not only a brilliant scientific mind, but he was also incredibly brave in the face of the brazen attacks that await anyone who dares disagree with the so-called scientific consensus on evolution. His work brought to light the errors of the evolutionary paradigm, exposing especially the false icons that for decades have been passed off as settled science to unsuspecting young minds.
 
Just as Wells was an iconoclastic force when it came to evolution, he was likewise an icon of the Intelligent Design movement. His influence will long outlast his life on earth and his heavenly reward will undoubtedly reflect his efforts that did so much to reveal the truth and beauty there is to be found in studying the resplendent handiwork of the Creator of the cosmos.  
 We hope that you enjoy this encore presentation of Zombie Science as much as we did.
 *This Hank Unplugged Podcast was originally aired in January of 2018*
 
Topics discussed include: Hank pays tribute to the great iconoclast of evolution—Jonathan Wells (0:30) what is zombie science? (13:00); the price to pay for taking stands against the status quo of materialism and Darwinian evolution in the scientific arena (22:00); examining various icons of evolution like Darwin’s tree of life (26:00); why has the war on Intelligent Design become so ferocious? (31:30); the miracle of metamorphosis (40:00); the strong scientific commitment to materialism (50:40); what is the myth of junk DNA? (54:15); the unnecessary idolization of Charles Darwin (58:15); the problem with making DNA the answer to everything (59:50); examples of zombie science (1:02:30); the threat to religion presented when materialism is masquerading as empirical science (1:08:30).


For further information on the resources of  Zombie Science: More Icons of Evolution, Icons of Evolution DVD, and Memorable Keys to the F-A-R-C-E of Evolution, please click here.  https://www.equip.org/product/zombie-science-more-icons-of-evolution-icons-of-evolution-dvd-and-memorable-keys-to-the-f-a-r-c-e-of-evolution/


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.
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Other than Scripture, Darwin’s magnum opus, The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, might be the most significant literary work in history. light of the unprecedented impact of Darwinian dogma, it would be reasonable to expect it to be...

Other than Scripture, Darwin’s magnum opus, The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, might be the most significant literary work in history. light of the unprecedented impact of Darwinian dogma, it would be reasonable to expect it to be solidly rooted in truth. In reality, evolution is rooted in metaphysical contentions and mythological tales. However, as you will hear on today’s encore presentation of the Hank Unplugged podcast, the foundations of the great cosmogenic myth of evolutionary naturalism are crumbling.   A short while ago we received news that the great iconoclast of evolution, Jonathan Wells, had departed this life on his 82nd birthday. His death led us to listen to the last conversation with him on the Hank Unplugged podcast—a podcast devoted to his last book, <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/zombie-science-more-icons-of-evolution-icons-of-evolution-dvd-and-memorable-keys-to-the-f-a-r-c-e-of-evolution/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zombie Science</a> which was a follow-up to the classic volume titled Icons of Evolution.   We could not help but think that our podcast discussion with Jonathan Wells provides one of the most concise and compelling refutations of the evolutionary paradigm we’ve ever heard. With two earned doctorates, Jonathan Wells was not only a brilliant scientific mind, but he was also incredibly brave in the face of the brazen attacks that await anyone who dares disagree with the so-called scientific consensus on evolution. His work brought to light the errors of the evolutionary paradigm, exposing especially the false icons that for decades have been passed off as settled science to unsuspecting young minds.   Just as Wells was an iconoclastic force when it came to evolution, he was likewise an icon of the Intelligent Design movement. His influence will long outlast his life on earth and his heavenly reward will undoubtedly reflect his efforts that did so much to reveal the truth and beauty there is to be found in studying the resplendent handiwork of the Creator of the cosmos.     We hope that you enjoy this encore presentation of <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/zombie-science-more-icons-of-evolution-icons-of-evolution-dvd-and-memorable-keys-to-the-f-a-r-c-e-of-evolution/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zombie Science</a> as much as we did.   *This Hank Unplugged Podcast was originally aired in January of 2018*   Topics discussed include: Hank pays tribute to the great iconoclast of evolution—Jonathan Wells (0:30) what is zombie science? (13:00); the price to pay for taking stands against the status quo of materialism and Darwinian evolution in the scientific arena (22:00); examining various icons of evolution like Darwin’s tree of life (26:00); why has the war on Intelligent Design become so ferocious? (31:30); the miracle of metamorphosis (40:00); the strong scientific commitment to materialism (50:40); what is the myth of junk DNA? (54:15); the unnecessary idolization of Charles Darwin (58:15); the problem with making DNA the answer to everything (59:50); examples of zombie science (1:02:30); the threat to religion presented when materialism is masquerading as empirical science (1:08:30). For further information on the resources of  Zombie Science: More Icons of Evolution, Icons of Evolution DVD, and Memorable Keys to the F-A-R-C-E of Evolution,<a href="https://www.equip.org/product/zombie-science-more-icons-of-evolution-icons-of-evolution-dvd-and-memorable-keys-to-the-f-a-r-c-e-of-evolution/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> please click here</a>.  https://www.equip.org/product/zombie-science-more-icons-of-evolution-icons-of-evolution-dvd-and-memorable-keys-to-the-f-a-r-c-e-of-evolution/ <ul><li>Listen to Hank’s podcast and follow Hank off the grid where he is joined by some of the brightest...

An Iconoclast of Evolution– A Tribute to Jonathan Wells

The people of Palestine are caught in the crosshairs of the only significant religious system in the history of the human race with a sociopolitical structure of laws that mandate violence against the infidel.  While much has been made about the state of Israel and the several shades of Zionism that play a role in its complicated history, it is impossible to accurately assess the Israeli-Palestinian conflict without understanding the most important factor of them all—Islam.    While there are people of other faiths (such as Christians) that live in the land called Palestine—I have close, personal friends among them—the majority of the people occupying this territory are Muslims and all of the citizens of Gaza are led by Hamas, a militant Islamic organization with connections throughout the Islamic world that undoubtedly and unabashedly desire the destruction of all Jews along with the death of America and ultimately the West. This cannot be overstated and any intentions of a peaceful resolution to this conflict are in direct contradiction with the ideology of Islam—most notably Jihad against the infidel. Make no mistake—in a time of civilizational crisis—Islam is at the heart of this clash of civilizations.   In times like these, where honest information is in short supply, it is imperative that lean on the counsel of experts in our pursuit of discernment, which is precisely why Hank Hanegraaff is joined by Robert Spencer, one of the worlds leading experts on Islam, to discuss what he deems “The Palestinian Delusion.” For information on Robert Spencer's book, <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-palestinian-delusion-the-catastrophic-history-of-the-middle-east-peace-process/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Palestinian Delusion: The Catastrophic History of the Middle East Peace Process, please click here.https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-palestinian-delusion-the-catastrophic-history-of-the-middle-east-peace-process/</a> For information on Hank's book <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-apocalypse-code-find-out-what-the-bible-really-says-about-the-end-times-and-why-it-matters-today-wa-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Apocalypse Code: Find out What the Bible Really Says About the End Times and Why It Matters Today, please click here. </a> Related Resources:<a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/excavating-palestines-villages-review-of-erased-from-space-and-consciousness-israel-and-the-depopulated-palestinian-villages-of-1948/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Excavating Palestine’s Villages Review of Erased from Space and Consciousness: Israel and the Depopulated Palestinian Villages of 1948</a><a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/have-the-land-promises-god-made-to-abraham-been-fulfilled/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Have the Land Promises God Made to Abraham Been Fulfilled?</a><a href="https://www.equip.org/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/a-palestinian-christians-perspective/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hank Unplugged Podcast: A Palestinian Christian’s Perspective with Fares Abraham</a>  Topics discussed include: Why is it so difficult to discuss Islam without being labeled hateful, bigoted or Islamophobic? (11:35); how and when did Islam begin to call for religiously mandated warfare? (14:00); what is meant by the protest chant, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”? (18:35); how important is the Levant? (20:35); is Islam anti-Semitic and anti-Christian? (23:30); the end of the world according to Islam (26:15); “welcoming the stranger” and the emphasis on hospitality in Islam (32:30); is there any real hope for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine? (38:00); the history of the Palestinian flag and nationality (41:45); the history of the Arab-Israeli Peace Process and the Camp David Accords (49:15); “the right of conquest” has been recognized throughout history (57:45); the dangers of Christian Zionism and the influence of John Hagee (1:03:20); understanding the PLO, Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood (1:11:45); Obama vs. Israel (1:19:00); why did Obama and the subsequent Biden administration go so soft on Iran? (1:24:20); why have we seen a surge in support for Palestine? (1:27:40); the rise of anti-Semitism since October 7th (1:30:00); is there a solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict? (1:31:55); why was Robert Spencer fired in 2011? (1:34:30); Robert Spencer’s upcoming book Muhammad: A Critical Biography (1:39:30).

The people of Palestine are caught in the crosshairs of the only significant religious system in the history of the human race with a sociopolitical structure of laws that mandate violence against the infidel.  While much has been made about the state of Israel and the several shades of Zionism that play a role in its complicated history, it is impossible to accurately assess the Israeli-Palestinian conflict without understanding the most important factor of them all—Islam. 
 While there are people of other faiths (such as Christians) that live in the land called Palestine—I have close, personal friends among them—the majority of the people occupying this territory are Muslims and all of the citizens of Gaza are led by Hamas, a militant Islamic organization with connections throughout the Islamic world that undoubtedly and unabashedly desire the destruction of all Jews along with the death of America and ultimately the West. This cannot be overstated and any intentions of a peaceful resolution to this conflict are in direct contradiction with the ideology of Islam—most notably Jihad against the infidel.
Make no mistake—in a time of civilizational crisis—Islam is at the heart of this clash of civilizations.
 In times like these, where honest information is in short supply, it is imperative that lean on the counsel of experts in our pursuit of discernment, which is precisely why Hank Hanegraaff is joined by Robert Spencer, one of the worlds leading experts on Islam, to discuss what he deems “The Palestinian Delusion.”
For information on Robert Spencer's book, The Palestinian Delusion: The Catastrophic History of the Middle East Peace Process, please click here.https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-palestinian-delusion-the-catastrophic-history-of-the-middle-east-peace-process/
For information on Hank's book The Apocalypse Code: Find out What the Bible Really Says About the End Times and Why It Matters Today, please click here. 
Related Resources:Excavating Palestine’s Villages Review of Erased from Space and Consciousness: Israel and the Depopulated Palestinian Villages of 1948Have the Land Promises God Made to Abraham Been Fulfilled?Hank Unplugged Podcast: A Palestinian Christian’s Perspective with Fares Abraham 

Topics discussed include: Why is it so difficult to discuss Islam without being labeled hateful, bigoted or Islamophobic? (11:35); how and when did Islam begin to call for religiously mandated warfare? (14:00); what is meant by the protest chant, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”? (18:35); how important is the Levant? (20:35); is Islam anti-Semitic and anti-Christian? (23:30); the end of the world according to Islam (26:15); “welcoming the stranger” and the emphasis on hospitality in Islam (32:30); is there any real hope for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine? (38:00); the history of the Palestinian flag and nationality (41:45); the history of the Arab-Israeli Peace Process and the Camp David Accords (49:15); “the right of conquest” has been recognized throughout history (57:45); the dangers of Christian Zionism and the influence of John Hagee (1:03:20); understanding the PLO, Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood (1:11:45); Obama vs. Israel (1:19:00); why did Obama and the subsequent Biden administration go so soft on Iran? (1:24:20); why have we seen a surge in support for Palestine? (1:27:40); the rise of anti-Semitism since October 7th (1:30:00); is there a solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict? (1:31:55); why was Robert Spencer fired in 2011? (1:34:30); Robert Spencer’s upcoming book Muhammad: A Critical Biography (1:39:30).

The people of Palestine are caught in the crosshairs of the only significant religious system in the history of the human race with a sociopolitical structure of laws that mandate violence against the infidel.  While much has been made about the state...

The people of Palestine are caught in the crosshairs of the only significant religious system in the history of the human race with a sociopolitical structure of laws that mandate violence against the infidel.  While much has been made about the state of Israel and the several shades of Zionism that play a role in its complicated history, it is impossible to accurately assess the Israeli-Palestinian conflict without understanding the most important factor of them all—Islam.    While there are people of other faiths (such as Christians) that live in the land called Palestine—I have close, personal friends among them—the majority of the people occupying this territory are Muslims and all of the citizens of Gaza are led by Hamas, a militant Islamic organization with connections throughout the Islamic world that undoubtedly and unabashedly desire the destruction of all Jews along with the death of America and ultimately the West. This cannot be overstated and any intentions of a peaceful resolution to this conflict are in direct contradiction with the ideology of Islam—most notably Jihad against the infidel. Make no mistake—in a time of civilizational crisis—Islam is at the heart of this clash of civilizations.   In times like these, where honest information is in short supply, it is imperative that lean on the counsel of experts in our pursuit of discernment, which is precisely why Hank Hanegraaff is joined by Robert Spencer, one of the worlds leading experts on Islam, to discuss what he deems “The Palestinian Delusion.” For information on Robert Spencer's book, <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-palestinian-delusion-the-catastrophic-history-of-the-middle-east-peace-process/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Palestinian Delusion: The Catastrophic History of the Middle East Peace Process, please click here.https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-palestinian-delusion-the-catastrophic-history-of-the-middle-east-peace-process/</a> For information on Hank's book <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-apocalypse-code-find-out-what-the-bible-really-says-about-the-end-times-and-why-it-matters-today-wa-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Apocalypse Code: Find out What the Bible Really Says About the End Times and Why It Matters Today, please click here. </a> Related Resources:<a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/excavating-palestines-villages-review-of-erased-from-space-and-consciousness-israel-and-the-depopulated-palestinian-villages-of-1948/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Excavating Palestine’s Villages Review of Erased from Space and Consciousness: Israel and the Depopulated Palestinian Villages of 1948</a><a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/have-the-land-promises-god-made-to-abraham-been-fulfilled/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Have the Land Promises God Made to Abraham Been Fulfilled?</a><a href="https://www.equip.org/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/a-palestinian-christians-perspective/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hank Unplugged Podcast: A Palestinian Christian’s Perspective with Fares Abraham</a>  Topics discussed include: Why is it so difficult to discuss Islam without being labeled hateful, bigoted or Islamophobic? (11:35); how and when did Islam begin to call for religiously mandated warfare? (14:00); what is meant by the protest chant, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”? (18:35); how important is the Levant? (20:35); is Islam anti-Semitic and anti-Christian? (23:30); the end of the world according to Islam (26:15); “welcoming the stranger” and the emphasis on hospitality in Islam (32:30); is there any real hope for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine? (38:00); the history of the Palestinian flag and nationality (41:45); the history of the Arab-Israeli Peace Process and the Camp David Accords...

The Palestinian Delusion

Most Americans want legal access to abortion. It is likely one of the issues that will determine what politicians get elected—as many politicians today say that unless you have a moderate position when it comes to abortion it is virtually impossible to get elected—even conservative Christians.   Abortion is not just an issue—it’s the issue. Yet far too many Christians have embraced the new paganism of our times, and our ways have become detestable to the Lord. For decades now Americans have been sacrificing our children on the altar of hedonism. Simply put—if you are pro-choice, you are pro-murder—full stop. Hank was so compelled by the way that abortion has been discussed in our culture today that he has devoted the entirety of this teaching edition of the Hank Unplugged podcast to discussing abortion and why it is the most important issue of them all. Please see the following related Web resources:    <a href="https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/how-do-we-annihilate-a-b-o-r-t-i-o-n-arguments/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How do we annihilate A-B-O-R-T-I-O-N arguments? https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/how-do-we-annihilate-a-b-o-r-t-i-o-n-arguments/</a>   For further Bible Answers please see <a href="https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-the-complete-bible-answer-book-collectors-edition-revised-and-expanded-2024-hup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Complete Bible Answer Book: Collector’s Edition: Revised and Expanded (2024). https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-the-complete-bible-answer-book-collectors-edition-revised-and-expanded-2024-hup/</a>   <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/the-roots-of-planned-parenthood/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Roots of Planned Parenthood https://www.equip.org/articles/the-roots-of-planned-parenthood/</a>   <a href="https://www.equip.org/articles/margaret-sanger-no-gods-no-masters/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Margaret Sanger: “No Gods, No Masters” https://www.equip.org/articles/margaret-sanger-no-gods-no-masters/</a>

Most Americans want legal access to abortion. It is likely one of the issues that will determine what politicians get elected—as many politicians today say that unless you have a moderate position when it comes to abortion it is virtually impossible to get elected—even conservative Christians.
 Abortion is not just an issue—it’s the issue. Yet far too many Christians have embraced the new paganism of our times, and our ways have become detestable to the Lord. For decades now Americans have been sacrificing our children on the altar of hedonism. Simply put—if you are pro-choice, you are pro-murder—full stop.
Hank was so compelled by the way that abortion has been discussed in our culture today that he has devoted the entirety of this teaching edition of the Hank Unplugged podcast to discussing abortion and why it is the most important issue of them all.
Please see the following related Web resources: 
 How do we annihilate A-B-O-R-T-I-O-N arguments? https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/how-do-we-annihilate-a-b-o-r-t-i-o-n-arguments/
 For further Bible Answers please see The Complete Bible Answer Book: Collector’s Edition: Revised and Expanded (2024). https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-the-complete-bible-answer-book-collectors-edition-revised-and-expanded-2024-hup/
 The Roots of Planned Parenthood https://www.equip.org/articles/the-roots-of-planned-parenthood/
 Margaret Sanger: “No Gods, No Masters” https://www.equip.org/articles/margaret-sanger-no-gods-no-masters/

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