The Bill Arnold Show

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They share the best ways to approach family members who have not committed to Christ, study The Parable of the Shrewd Manager found in Luke 16:1-15, discuss if Christianity is growing or declining, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Together they study 1 John 3:8, discuss how we can live out Ephesians 5:16-17, each give their thoughts on baptism, how to know if the Holy Spirit is within you, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How do we effectively stay firm in our faith? Dr. Alex McFarland joins the show to share helpful tips from his newest book "Core Truths For An Unshakeable Faith". Then, Scott Todd, president and CEO of OneChild, shares why sponsoring a child changes their life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There is a difference between choosing comfort or clinging to God. Author and apologist J. Warner Wallace joins Bill to discuss the value of patience. They also spend time talking about his upcoming Graphic Novel written with his son "Case Files: Murder and Meaning", and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

In Paul's letter to Titus, he emphasizes truth and godliness, that good deeds are an important part of Christian living, our responsibility as Christians, and more. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who shares from Titus 2:11 explaining that sound doctrine will lead to sound living, that God offers salvation to all, why we preach the gospel, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

There is no quick fix to forgiveness, it takes time. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins the show to share the story of Joseph and the four different stages he endured, explaining how he prospered through hurt, trusted in the Lord at all times, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Often we find it difficult to pray, and think we have to have all the right words to say. But did you know the Holy Spirit actually desires to assist us in our prayer life? Dr. O.S. Hawkins joins the show to share this truth and more from his book "The Spirit Code: 40 Truths About the Holy Spirit Every Believer Should Know". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

It seems the world is drifting and wandering further away from God. Daniel Henderson, President of Strategic Renewal joins the show to share from his newest book "Never Shaken: Finding your Footing When the World is Sliding Away" as he discusses what we can learn from studying Psalm 15, shares healthy tips for our prayer life, and more. For more information on the Resilience Conference: Click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How do we receive unshakeable joy in all circumstances? Bill welcomes Pastor Andy Davis who shares from his article "The Secret of Christian Contentment" as he covers the verses found in Philippians 4:10-13 and shares how they serve as a reminder to always be thankful. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on January 15, 2025

There are an incredible amount of references in the Bible to God being our shepherd and us being sheep. Carmen LaBerge, host of The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge, joins Bill to discuss the significance of this theme. The two also take time to discuss a variety of other questions about the scriptures. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They share how we can help people who are following false teachings, study Luke 16:23-31, discuss how to recognize spiritual warfare, explain how we die to ourselves, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on January 9, 2025

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill in front of a live studio audience from the University of Northwestern St. Paul to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by studying Titus 2:11, Hebrews 12:6-7, discuss what the first original sin was, when to pray outloud or internally, and more. To watch the Live hour of the show: Click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

When sin approaches our doorstep, we all have a choice to make, and unfortunately sometimes we stumble. But no matter how far astray we end up, God can always pull us back. Melissa Grant joins to share her battle of overcoming sin and God transforming her into her beautiful new life today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are actually many spiritual things we can learn from dogs. Author and apologetic specialist Dr. Doug Groothuis joins Bill once again to share from a recent article he wrote "Of God and Dogs, With Constant Reference to Sunny" as he explains what he's learned about spirituality from his own dog. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We grow as believers when we are faced with challenges and discomfort. CEO of Trail Life USA Mark Hancock joins the show to share how he's working with the future generation. Bill then welcomes back Richard Bahr who talks about how we can serve those around us and love those within our proximity. To sign up and receive a blessing bag to hand out to someone: Click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

When was the last time you thought or engaged in a loving and meaningful conversation with someone? Heather Holleman, author of "The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility" joins Bill to share how we can better deepen relationships with others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click Here

When tragedy strikes, it's an opportunity to come alongside those affected and show God's love. Philosopher Ken Samples sits down with Bill in the wake of the LA wildfires to share the rise of community efforts to help those in need. They also take some time to discuss his article "5 Important Philosophical-Apologetics Terms in the New Testament". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

God means for us to be happy, so how can we prepare ourselves to receive it? Dr. Robert Morgan joins the show to share a chapter from his upcoming book "God Hasn't Forgotten You: 24 Remarkable Ways God Is Working in You and Through You". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click Here

There are many things we are tempted to put our identity into, including our sexuality. Counselor and author Joe Dallas joins the show to remind us that God calls us to stay firm in Him, and share how we can walk alongside those who struggle with sexuality on a daily basis. For Joe's video series: Click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on January 13, 2025

Some conflict can be a healthy thing, but how can we know the difference of when to hold onto something or let it go? Dr. Todd Mulliken joins the show to share some healthy boundaries when it comes to handling conflict within our relationships. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss what tithing really means, when we will receive our glorified bodies, study John 6:44, have a conversation about loving our enemies, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by sharing how we can bring up the name of Jesus in conversations about the events happening throughout our world, answer how the Bible was put together, discuss if we truly understand what we have in Christ, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Nobody likes to suffer, but can we reframe how we see it? Counselor Jenita Pace joins Bill to share how we sustain through suffering, feel loved through it, the purpose that may be behind it, and much more using scripture to guide the conversation. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are many false truths in our world today. Carl Kerby of Reasons for Hope joins the show to talk about his latest DeBunked video "There's nothing wrong with porn" as he explains how we get back to real truth as a society. Is there a general storyline in the Bible? And what happens when we read through it? Bible teacher David Wheaton joins Bill to share five recurring themes we see in scripture. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In Paul's letter to Titus, he emphasizes truth and godliness, that good deeds are an important part of Christian living, our responsibility as Christians, and more. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who shares from Titus 2:1-11 as he explains the importance of teaching sound doctrine, living by the spirit, that we shouldn't live the way the world does, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Did Jesus exist before he was born in Bethlehem? And why does it matter to us? Author and radio personality Van Harden joins the show to share from his book "Jesus: The Prequel: and the incredible difference it makes in your life". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Theologian Millard Erickson and author of "Introducing Christian Doctrine" joins the show as he answers how we hold on to God's promises during our suffering, discusses the seven things that are detestable to God, shares the importance of being there for people in need, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

You never know what a day can bring. But because we are God's children, no matter what we go through, he is with us. Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt to share God's covenant promises to us, and that we are victorious through Christ as he shares from Romans 8:17-39. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Is the Bible trustworthy? We ask lots of questions in our life but this one might be the most important in many ways. Pastor Jarrett Stephens joins the show to share why we can trust the Scriptures and know they are true. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on January 8, 2025

There are several resources and many ways we can take studying the Bible to the next level. Dr. Rob Plummer from Daily Dose of Greek joins Bill to share how the Greek language can enhance our experience reading scripture. For some of Dr. Rob Plummer's free resources: Click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Together they examine Luke 21:16-19, Daniel 12:11-12, share how we best understand Christian doctrine, discuss what happens the moment after death, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss how we should approach God, study 1 John 2:15, share their thoughts on tithing, look at some of the verses in the Sermon on the Mount, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Happy people are fun to be around. When you're happy you become more grounded, thankful, and selfless. Dr. Marcus Bachmann joins Bill to discuss all of this, where true happiness comes from, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What we see and how we respond affects who we are as humans. Dr. Alex McFarland joins the show to study scripture, including Proverbs 4:23. Later Pro-Life advocate Kim Ketola joins Bill to share the journey women who've had an abortion go on, and reminds us that God can always forgive what He forbids. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

For Christ to help us in our journey toward spiritual and emotional healthiness, we first need to understand that Christ must become our life. Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries joins the show to discuss the nine different choices we can make as Christians for a better life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We are all lost, but the good news is Jesus came to save the lost. Pastor Brent Kuhlman joins the show to teach from the two parables found in Luke 15:1-10. Later, Bill's producer Wyatt shares about his recent trip to Nicaragua with OneChild and how God is at work in the midst of extreme poverty. To sponsor a child in need: Click Here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Head knowledge is great, but if we are only studying God's word and not doing it, then we aren't living to our fullest potential. Dr. Jay Christianson joins Bill to discuss how the Old Testament connects to the New Testament and share how this can help us better understand the Bible and use it in our daily lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on January 7, 2025

In a world that seeks to destroy purity, the battle for holiness has never been fiercer nor the stakes higher. Bill welcomes President of Living Waters Emeal Zwayne, to discuss how we win the war for purity as he shares from his new book "Fight Like a Man: A Bold, Biblical Battle Plan for Personal Purity". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on November 22, 2024

It can be easy to experience burnout in our relationship with God, so how can we refocus and recharge? Philosopher Ken Samples joins the show to share twelve different ways we can find true spiritual renewal in the year ahead. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on January 6, 2025

It's okay to take our pain to God and he wants us to pour our heart out, but it's also important to be mindful how we speak to Him. Bill welcomes back hebrew scholar Rebecca Rhee who shares from several scripture passages and talks about how we balance intamacy and awe when we approach God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They share about God's unique plan for each of our lives, what can be learned from how Paul went through trials, the significance of being called a child of God, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They talk about what the Church today can learn from the Church of the past/the importance of planting a seed with non-believers, how to gently share with someone their need for forgiveness, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Discipleship is a calling for every believer. John Stewart of Lamplighters International joins the show to continue his conversation with Bill about what discipleship is, the different kinds of training their organization offers so that we can be equipped properly, and more. To learn more about the training Lamplighters offers: click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

How do we receive unshakeable joy in all circumstances? Bill welcomes Pastor Andy Davis who shares from his article "The Secret of Christian Contentment" as he covers the verses found in Philippians 4:10-13 and shares how they serve as a reminder to always be thankful. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In Paul's letter to Titus, he emphasizes truth and godliness, that good deeds are an important part of Christian living, our responsibility as Christians, and more. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who starts a new study in the book of Titus sharing today from Titus 1:1-16. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

What was it like when churches first gathered together? Scholar Tom Wadsworth joins the show to discuss the Greek word Ekklēsia, study 1 Corinthians 14, and share what the purpose of Christian assembly is. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

There are many things we are tempted to put our identity into, including our sexuality. Counselor and author Joe Dallas joins the show to remind us that God calls us to stay firm in Him, and share how we can walk alongside those who struggle with sexuality on a daily basis. For Joe's video series: Click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

It's been said that forgiveness takes one person but reconciliation takes two. Pastor Dave Ryerson joins Bill to share how this can be the year we learn to forgive better and restore relationships like God has called us to do. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Who was Jesus? Did he ever claim to be God? Gregory Koukl, president of Stand to Reason joins Bill to discuss the Trinity, different parts of Jesus' life, describe the meaning behind the gifts that were brought by the Magi to the birth of Christ, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on December 4, 2024

There are many questions about the return of Christ. Dr. John Oakes joins the show to share from his article "Did Paul erroniously predict the return of Jesus during his lifetime?". Later, sports bring people together, but how do we go deeper with our conversations? Bill welcomes George Fraser, Ryan Mitchell, and his producer Wyatt to discuss a variety of topics in the sports world that relate to our faith. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here