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 discuss the morning star talked about in Isaiah and Revelation, steps that can be taken to find a good church to attend, give personal examples of God's empathy in their lives, study scripture, 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 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

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

Are we seeking and recognizing if we are growing in our faith? Author and apologist J. Warner Wallace joins Bill to talk about gratitude, being content with what God has called us to do, failure being a key for experiencing growth, and much more as he shares from his book "The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life". 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

Jesus began his ministry with the Sermon on the Mount, and specifically with the Beatitudes. Pastor Brent McDougal joins the show to share a message from Matthew 5:1-12, and talk about God's blessings upon his children. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

We open up "Ask the Professor," as former Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul joins Bill once again. Together, they discuss the dangers of judging others, urge us to be fully dependant on God for everything, explain what the Trinity is, study multiple passages in scripture, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How do we understand and introduce Christian doctrine? Theologian and author Millard Erickson joins the show to share from his book "Introducing Christian Doctrine" as he answers if God is good, the different ways He reveals himself, how sin effects our relationship with the Lord, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now *This conversation originally took place on December 10, 2024

The Bible often uses clothing as an illustration of biblical truth. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins Bill to take a look at some of the examples found in scripture, and share how these spiritual truths give us a new perspective of the righteousness we have because of Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now *This conversation originally took place on December 10, 2024

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 continue a deep conversation about annihilationism, share if it is okay to test God, examine 1 John 4:13-21, discuss if feeling inadequate is normal, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on December 12, 2024

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 if people truly want to be changed or if they want God to change their circumstances, if comparing ourselves to others is an insult to God, study Hebrews 12:1, answer if there will be free will in heaven, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on December 12, 2024

Prayer connects us with God. Pastor and author Jarrett Stephens joins Bill to discuss Luke 10:25-37 and the story of the Good Samaritan looking at it through the lens of prayer and sharing seven kinds of prayer that we can apply to our lives everyday. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on October 1, 2024

The data is showing that more and more people are leaving church because of negative experiences. The American Bible Society's John Plake joins the show to emphasize the importance of making people feel more welcomed into Christianity. Later, Pastor Brent Kuhlman shares from Ephesians 4:30 and 2 Samuel 11 as he gives a warning against grieving the Holy Spirit with our actions. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now *This conversation originally took place on August 21, 2024

Pastor Colin Smith joins Bill to share from his book, "Fly Through the Bible: A Brief Introduction." They talk about why we can be confident that there are people in our influence who want to have conversations about what the Bible says, what the root of Christianity boils down to, why doing life with Christ right now is supremely good yet what's to come is even better, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on August 6, 2024

the book of Ezekiel shows that we are sinners, but ultimately saved by grace and restored through Christ's new covenant. Bill welcomes Pastor Andy Davis who shares how the book demonstrates the infinite glory of God, explains what we can learn about the discipleship of God's word, discusses the foretaste of heavenly glory we will experience one day, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on July 31, 2024

In Genesis 28:10-19, Jacob goes to sleep, but he doesn't just wake up physically, he wakes up spiritually as well. Pastor Jonathan Bourman joins Bill to discuss how the Lord is always with us. Later, pastor Dean Inserra shares from his new book "A Short Guide to Church" as he explains why the local church was always God's design and how it displays his glory. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on September 6, 2024

There are several ways that God can use you to help those who are in need. Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt for a time of sharing how we can encourage and build others up who are struggling and suffering through a season of loss or difficulty. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on April 15, 2024

We open up "Ask the Professor," as former Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul joins Bill once again. They discuss Romans 12:1 and what it means to live for Christ, explain that it's God who opens the heart of nonbelievers and not us, review John 16:8, give advice for those who are spiritually exhausted, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on July 15, 2024

In Paul's letters in 1 and 2 Timothy, he warns against false teachers, discusses the role of the church, explains how to stay firm in Christ as we approach the final days, and more. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who shares from 1 Timothy 2:9-15 as he gives more context into these challenging verses. He then dives into 1 Timothy 4:1-11 and shares the importance of ignoring false teachings and believing in what Christ says. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now *This conversation originally took place on July 2, 2024

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 explain that salvation is all about the attitude of our heart, answer if Satan is following us around at all times, share that it's our responsibility to accept Christ as our savior, discuss if you can lose your salvation by quenching the Holy Spirit, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on August 22, 2024

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 begin by studying Ephesians 2:8, explain that today can be the day of your salvation, discuss that a life in Christ is the best life we can live, have a riveting conversation about the rebuilding of the temple, share how we hear God's voice, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Over the years we've come to know the Christmas story a certain way, but is it all true? Dr. Ian Paul joins Bill to discuss his article "Mary greets Elizabeth and praises God in Luke 1" as he shares what the uniqueness of the language used in the Christmas story teaches us and mentions other fascinating discoveries from the birth of Christ. To sign up for the Greek verse of the day: click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on December 16, 2024

There are so many wonderful Christmas traditions, but how did they start? Prolific author Ace Collins joins Bill to share the incredible meaning behind the mistletoe, discuss how Christmas cards came to be, explain what Christmas use to be like, take a closer look at the colors of Christmas, the beginning of Christmas carolers, and much more. For Ace Collins book "Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas": click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here *This conversation originally took place on December 17, 2024

How do we gain a true Biblical understanding when it comes to the facts of the Christmas story? Bill is joined by Pastor Aaron Braaten who shares why we have the traditions we do, where the different events of the birth of Christ took place, and more as he studies Matthew 1-2 & Luke 1-2. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

One of the things we love about Christmas is the music. Prolific author Ace Collins joins Bill to take a closer look at some of the most beloved Christmas carols and hymns, such as Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Silent Night, Joy to the World, and many more. For Ace Collins book "Stories Behind the Best Loved Songs of Christmas": click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here *This conversation originally took place on December 9, 2024

People need community, yet social isolation and loneliness continues to grow. Pastor Mike Novotny joins the program to explore solutions for the problem of loneliness as he shares from his new book "Lonely Less: 6 Steps to a Less Lonely Life". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now *This conversation originally took place on November 20, 2024

There are many great gifts we can receive during the Christmas season. Bill is joined by Carrie Headington who discusses some of them in depth, including the friendship that Jesus brings, family, forgiveness, freedom and future. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The topic of death can be very frightening. Bill is joined by Dr. Guy Waters who shares from his book "Facing the Last Enemy: Death and the Christian". He explains why we shouldnt shy away from this subject, that God's Word has the answers we need to face the grave with confidence in our risen Redeemer, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on October 28, 2024

Our hour of "at least two Jews and a Gentile" is back, where one Gentile and at least two Messianic Jews give their perspective about Jewish traditions and faith. Bill is joined by Pastor Aaron Braaten, Pastor Matt Frey, and Thom Berkowitz, who discuss what we can learn through our sufferings, share that God will never go back on His promises to us, explain that God doesn't waste suffering, 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 the Gospel is both simple and complex, how we can block out of the busyness of life to hear God's still voice, share the best approach to discussing Christ with those who don't believe, study Romans 2:7 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 answer if believers will be judged by their works, if what we dream at night means anything, explain if our good deeds are being motivated by the right reasons, share that it's never wrong to do the right thing, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Many think they've made a decision to follow Christ, but do our daily actions reflect that? Ray Comfort, Founder & CEO of Living Waters joins the show to discuss how we can teach people what it means to follow Christ. Later, Pastor Jonathan Bourman joins Bill to study Psalms 126 as he shares how we can take our prayers to the Lord, continue to trust in him as we go through life, and rejoice in all he's done. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In Luke 1:34-35 we see an interaction between Mary and the angel Gabriel that is crucial to the Biblical story. Pastor Eric Davis joins Bill to share five reasons why the virgin birth was neccessary, and explains how it can serve as a great reminder for the true meaning of Christmas. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In Paul's letters in 1 and 2 Timothy, he warns against false teachers, discusses the role of the church, explains how to stay firm in Christ as we approach the final days, and more. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who concludes the series by studying 2 Timothy 4:9-22 and sharing how we apply these verse to our lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are so many wonderful Christmas traditions, but how did they start? Prolific author Ace Collins joins Bill to share the incredible meaning behind the mistletoe, discuss how Christmas cards came to be, explain what Christmas use to be like, take a closer look at the colors of Christmas, the beginning of Christmas carolers, and much more. For Ace Collins book "Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas": click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Over the years we've come to know the Christmas story a certain way, but is it all true? Dr. Ian Paul joins Bill to discuss his article "Mary greets Elizabeth and praises God in Luke 1" as he shares what the uniqueness of the language used in the Christmas story teaches us and mentions other fascinating discoveries from the birth of Christ. To sign up for the Greek verse of the day: click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Are we seriously looking for Jesus and making him our top priority? Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt to discuss Matthew 2:1-12 and share how we can worship and seek more of God this Christmas season. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Where is God in a world filled with evil? Abdu Murray, President of Embrace the Truth joins the show to share where evil resides, why God allows Satan to have influence, how we understand what true evil is, come alongside someone who has experienced evil, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on November 13, 2024

Our hour of "at least two Jews and a Gentile" is back, where one Gentile and at least two Messianic Jews give their perspective about Jewish traditions and faith. Bill is joined by Pastor Aaron Braaten, Pastor Matt Frey, and Thom Berkowitz, who discuss several messianic prohecies found in scripture including the birth of Jesus. They also share if there are distinctions between Jewish and Gentile followers of Christ, examine Isaiah 9:6, discuss dual-covenant theology, 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 continue a deep conversation about annihilationism, share if it is okay to test God, examine 1 John 4:13-21, discuss if feeling inadequate is normal, 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 if people truly want to be changed or if they want God to change their circumstances, if comparing ourselves to others is an insult to God, study Hebrews 12:1, answer if there will be free will in heaven, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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. Later, Bill is joined by pastor Chris Asmus of Vertical Church St. Paul to share from Revelation 12 and how it ties to the birth of Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Bible sales are currently on an upward trend, but once you have a Bible, then what? Carmen LaBerge, host of Mornings with Carmen, joins the program to discuss several ways we can help new believers grow and deepen their faith. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

The Bible often uses clothing as an illustration of biblical truth. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins Bill to take a look at some of the examples found in scripture, and share how these spiritual truths give us a new perspective of the righteousness we have because of Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

How do we understand and introduce Christian doctrine? Theologian and author Millard Erickson joins the show to share from his book "Introducing Christian Doctrine" as he answers if God is good, the different ways He reveals himself, how sin effects our relationship with the Lord, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Discipleship is a calling for every believer. John Stewart of Lamplighters International joins the show to share what discipleship is, the charactersistics of a disciple, 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

One of the things we love about Christmas is the music. Prolific author Ace Collins joins Bill to take a closer look at some of the most beloved Christmas carols and hymns, such as Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Silent Night, Joy to the World, and many more. For Ace Collins book "Stories Behind the Best Loved Songs of Christmas": click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Jesus came to save sinners, and the only thing that keeps us from Him is our pride. Dr. Don Bierle joins Bill to talk about the proof for God's existence, explain how we better evangelize, share how to study the Bible in a way that grows our relationship with Christ rather than just give us more knowledge, and much more. For a compilation of Don Bierle's teachings go to Faithsearchlearning.org Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here This conversation originally took place on November 11, 2024

Imagine spending your career as a lung surgeon, healing people and taking the time to walk with them through the most challenging moments of their lives, only to find out one day you have cancer yourself. Dr. Mark Solfelt joins Bill to share his personal story of suffering well, and trusting God in the midst of pain. For tickets to the Healingstream Concert: Click Here For Dr. Solfelt's books: Click Here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here