A Biological Male Wins Local Miss America Pageant-Hank Unplugged Short

A Biological Male Wins Local Miss America Pageant-Hank Unplugged Short

Author: The Christian Research Institute December 2, 2022 Duration: 3:57
Hank Hanegraaff, president of the Christian Research Institute and host of the Bible Answer Man broadcast, comments on the story of the first biological male to win a local Miss America pageant (New Hampshire). Brían Nguyen said, “I am ecstatic to be the first transgender woman to be a Miss America local titleholder, and I hope to make everyone proud and become the first to walk the Miss America stage.” Among Hank’s first thoughts upon seeing the story was the question, Why are the fellow women contestants cheering and going along with the ruse? Here is a clear example of absurdity. The pageant is no longer about authentic feminine beauty. This is a charade. Yet, all too often we are quiet. Perhaps we, too, fear that if we say something, we’ll be called out as out of touch with social trends—as backward or benighted. But we do need to speak up. And we must teach our children principles to live by so they are not swept along by this radical Wokism tide.

See Amanda Harding, “Transgender-Identifying Teen Becomes First Male To Win A Miss America Sponsored Beauty Pageant,” The Daily Wire, November 10, 2022, https://www.dailywire.com/news/transgender-identifying-teen-becomes-first-male-to-win-a-miss-america-sponsored-beauty-pageant.

See also, Douglas R. Groothuis, Fire in the Streets: How You Can Confidently Respond to Incendiary Cultural Topics https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-fire-in-the-streets-how-you-can-confidently-respond-to-incendiary-cultural-topics/ and Noelle Mering, Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-awake-not-woke-a-christian-response-to-the-cult-of-progressive-ideology-wa2209fl2/

Step into the study of Hank Hanegraaff for a series of discussions that feel more like a thoughtful dialogue among friends than a formal interview. Hank Unplugged: Essential Christian Conversations, from The Christian Research Institute, moves beyond the studio environment to explore a wide range of topics where faith intersects with everyday life. Each episode features Hank in conversation with guests who bring depth, knowledge, and often unexpected perspectives to critical issues. These aren't rushed soundbites, but free-flowing explorations that delve into the nuances of religion, culture, and spirituality, all grounded in a thoughtful Christian worldview. You'll hear from scholars, authors, and thinkers who help unpack complex ideas in an accessible and engaging way. This podcast serves as a resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of how timeless principles apply to modern societal and personal questions. The tone is both informative and reflective, aiming to equip listeners with a clearer framework for their own beliefs and conversations. By focusing on substantive dialogue over production flair, Hank Unplugged creates a space for genuine learning and reflection, making it a distinctive voice in the landscape of faith-based audio content.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Hank Unplugged: Essential Christian Conversations
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 4:59
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Duration: 3:08
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Duration: 1:42
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