Q&A: Killing of Children, Souls After Death, and the Thief on the Cross

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/09/26), Hank answers the following questions:

Why would God command the killing of children in the divine judgment carried out by Joshua? J.R. - Oklahoma City, OK (0:53)
What happens to the soul after death? Relatives tell me the soul of the dead can physically interact with the living. Can you help me with this? Greg - Mission, KS (19:30)
Luke mentions two thieves crucified with Christ; one mocked the Lord, but the other defended Him. However, Matthew and Mark state that both mocked Christ. How to resolve this apparent contradiction? Jonathan - Memphis, TN (24:14)