The Bill Arnold Show

Have you ever been suffering and asked yourself why? This is a question that has perplexed all of us at one point or another. Bill welcomes back friend and professor Randy Nelson who provides different perspectives to the problem of suffering. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on September 27, 2024

Bill has the special opportunity today to be joined by former University of Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan. Tanner explains how football and losing his father to brain cancer taught him how to have a real relationship with God, that true faith is revealed when the circumstances are against us, what it means to trust in God's plan for our lives, 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 the implications that come from the types of content we are consuming, what it means to be in the world and not of the world, how to be confident while sharing the Gospel, 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 Satan tries to deflect us from the truth, study Revelation 3:5, share the power of Jesus' final words on the cross, explain how the word of God is alive and active, if Christians should celebrate Halloween, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We all need encouragement and motivation in our spiritual lives, yet we struggle to understand the Holy Spirit's power in guding and comforting us during our time on earth. Dr. O.S. Hawkins joins the show to share from his new 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

Love is powerful. Pastor Eric Davis joins Bill to study 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. He explains that without love we have nothing, that we live in a world where love grows cold easily, shares how we prioritize love, that people know we are God's followers by how we love, and more. 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 study James 1 and if there is such a thing as healthy doubt, examine Romans 8:13, share the best way to combat lust, if God is responsible for evil, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There is evil in our world, and suffering takes place every day, the question is why? Theologian David Clark joins Bill to discuss his personal struggle with the problem, the difference between the two, explain why God allows it, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here David's website: https://damascusroad.live/

There are many questions that the younger generation and non-believers have about the Christian faith. Apologetic specialist Rick Mattson joins the show to share how we best respond to difficult questions, and have positive conversations with skeptics. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In times of doubt, fear, and loss, we turn to the songs and hymns that remind us that this world is not all there is. Prolific author and storyteller Ace Collins joins the show to share from his book "Stories behind the Songs and Hymns about Heaven". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The death of Jesus is one of the most powerful and meaningful passages in all of scripture. Pastor Randy Frazee joins the show to discuss Matthew 27:45-47 as he explains the darkness that came over the land, that God never turned his face away from Jesus, how it connects to Psalms 22, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on September 24, 2024

The enemy is after the younger generation in many different ways. Dr. Gary Kirkilas joins the show to discuss the legalization of cannabis, share the dangerous effects, what parents need to be aware of when it comes to their children, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

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. In front of a live audience from Sioux Falls, South Dakota they discuss the origin of baptism, examine Psalms 51:4, explain we are to forgive others just as God has forgiven us, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are 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. In front of a live audience from Sioux Falls, South Dakota they discuss the meaning of Ephesians 2:4-10, share the best way to convert someone to faith in Christ, study 2 Timothy 3:12, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are possible by your support. Give now: Click here

God's intended plan for marriage was to unite a man and a women together so that they become one flesh. Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries joins the show to discuss the devestating impacts divorce can have on children as well as those around us, share when divorce is acceptable according to scripture, explain how to shift the attention off of ourselves when our marriage is in deep pain, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Author and apologist J. Warner Wallace joins Bill to talk about his summer working with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He also shares that everything we do has an impact for eternity, that God is the director/sustainer of all things, talks about why he turned away from atheism, explains why law enforcement is viewed negatively by some today, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on September 18, 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 2 Timothy 1:13-18, 2:1-7 as he explains that God dwells within us, that we are to remain loyal to Him, seek out reliable teachers instead of unreliable, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

A verse in scripture that is difficult to grasp for many is Ephesians 5:22. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins the show to share what submission actually means, how to look at it with a fresh perspective, the lessons she has learned through fifty years of marriage to her husband, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

How would you describe the world we are living in? Does disagreeing with someone's lifestyle mean we hate them or want what is best for them? Philosopher Ken Samples joins the show to share from his article "Snapshot of Today's Intellectual Climate" as he explains what the Bible says about love, truth, goodness, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on September 3, 2024

There are different categories Christians fall into when it comes to confessing sins. Scott Hubbard joins Bill to discuss his article "If You Confess: How to Bring Your Sins to God" as he shares why we ask for forgiveness, and the importance of confessing specific sins. Later Pastor Dave Ryerson shares how church community keeps us aligned with God, sharpens our awareness, and gives us purpose to serve others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on September 18, 2023

There is not only much to learn about Apostle Paul's life, but you may be surprised at how much you don't know. Dr. Michael Wise joins the show to provide a deep examination of Paul's family, background, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on September 23, 2024

What makes a man in our chaotic world? Speaker and author Vince Miller joins Bill to discuss his newest book "Essential Elements: Forging Godly Men" as he takes us on a journey that dives deep into the soul of biblical manhood, and shares what Jesus' life teaches us about true masculinity. 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 study Matthew 7:13-14 and discuss how there is only one road to heaven, explain that God answers prayer mysteriously, examine some Jewish history, Isaiah 22:14, 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 explain the purpose of the book of Revelation, discuss if we should condemn any kind of war in our world, share what true Biblical hope is, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Tim Walsh from Northstar Regional Treatment and Recovery joins Bill sharing from Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 5:3-5, and Mark 9:23, as he explains what hope is not, why we sometimes feel hopeless, how hope works, the power of hope, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Is it wrong to blame God for tragedy? Dr. Alex McFarland joins Bill in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene to answer this question and share how God is moving in the midst of suffering. Later, Bill and Wyatt spend some time praying for prodigals, those who have wandered away from the Lord, and others in need of uplifting. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our sense of place can be critical to who we are and what we are doing with our lives. Bill welcomes back hebrew scholar Rebecca Rhee who shares from Genesis 28 explaining how the story of Jacob is a good illustration for how we move from an ordinary place to an extraordinary place, how to make a commitment to God's plan for our lives, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

In the final days we are warned about those who will claim Jesus was never God's son. Bill welcomes pastor Andy Davis who shares from 1 John 2:18-29 and Matthew 24 as he gives a strong warning about the antichrist, and encourages believers with the the reminder that we have the Holy Spirit within us and therefore know the truth. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are several fascinating stories and lessons to learn from the life of King David. Professor David T. Lamb joins Bill to take us through 2 Samuel as he explains why things "went south" for David after he became king, shares why God's wrath burned against Uzzah in 2 Samuel 6, examines how it was possible for David to sin if he was a man after God's own heart, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are many misconceptions Christians have about the kingdom of God. Author Charlie Lewis joins the show to shed light on these misconceptions as he shares from his new book "The Kingdom System". He explains that God is relational not religious, that the kingdom of God should be in every facet of our lives to bring Him glory, how we live this out, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Have you ever been suffering and asked yourself why? This is a question that has perplexed all of us at one point or another. Bill welcomes back friend and professor Randy Nelson who provides different perspectives to the problem of suffering. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

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 why there is unanswered prayer, why God allows evil, share their views on near death experiences, have a conversation about free will, 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 looking at Ezekiel 38, explain the parable in Luke 16:1-14, discuss the responsibility we have as Christians to obey God rather than man, have a conversation about the mark of the beast, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

He is the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, and we can always trust in him. Counselor Jenita Pace joins Bill to share from Isaiah 9:6 and how she has learned to stay firm in her faith in the midst of struggle because of who holds her future in all circumstances. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

God has a plan for your life. Dr. Alex McFarland joins Bill to share how we stay in God's will, become more like Christ every day, and more. Later, Pastor Mike Johnson shares from John 4:1-26 as he talks about God's saving grace and purposes, how Jesus goes through barriers to reach our hearts, and more. 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 shares from 2 Timothy 1:6-12 as he explains the power of Christ dwells within all believers, that we should fear nothing of this world, how to respond when faced with persecution, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

The death of Jesus is one of the most powerful and meaningful passages in all of scripture. Pastor Randy Frazee joins the show to discuss Matthew 27:45-47 as he explains the darkness that came over the land, that God never turned his face away from Jesus, how it connects to Psalms 22, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are so many verses in scripture that give us encouragement, and we all desire lots of it. Dr. Marcus Bachmann joins Bill to share the gift encouragement can be, explain how it helps us survive hard times, and the different ways we can encourage someone today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There is not only much to learn about Apostle Paul's life, but you may be surprised at how much you don't know. Dr. Michael Wise joins the show to provide a deep examination of Paul's family, background, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our ultimate goal when sharing the Gospel is to help non-believers see truth. Gregory Koukl, president of Stand to Reason and author of "Street Smarts," joins Bill to explain how we best share the message of Christ and why asking questions is an easy and smart way to engage with those around us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on September 4, 2024

Are you the kind of person who wants to ask questions and work things out immediately? Or do you need time to reflect and think? Dr. Todd Mulliken joins the show to share the positives and negatives to both sides, explain how it affects relationships, 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 the concepts of the Old Testament law are still in place, give advice on how to be a purveyor of truth, explain the necessity of spiritual rebirth, examine Revelation 20:7-9, 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 why having a great biblical reputation is meaningful, share that there is power in the name of Jesus, what happens to our hearts when we don't confess sin, answer if there are consequences to what we watch/listen too, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are different categories Christians fall into when it comes to confessing sins. Scott Hubbard joins Bill to discuss his article "If You Confess: How to Bring Your Sins to God" as he shares why we ask for forgiveness, and the importance of confessing specific sins. Later Pastor Dave Ryerson shares how church community keeps us aligned with God, sharpens our awareness, and gives us purpose to serve others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Author and apologist J. Warner Wallace joins Bill to talk about his summer working with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He also shares that everything we do has an impact for eternity, that God is the director/sustainer of all things, talks about why he turned away from atheism, explains why law enforcement is viewed negatively by some today, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Is it God's will to heal everyone? Does he perform miracles and how should we be praying for healing? Author Rebecca Ribnick joins bill to answer these questions and share her incredible story of restoration and healing detailed in her book "HOPE: A Practical Guide to Praying for Healing". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are many misconceptions Christians have about the kingdom of God. Author Charlie Lewis joins the show to shed light on these misconceptions as he shares from his new book "The Kingdom System". He explains that God is relational not religious, that the kingdom of God should be in every facet of our lives to bring Him glory, how we live this out, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Even in difficult situations, God is always with us. Dr. Glenn Pickering joins Bill to share from scripture and talk about how a recent surgery has led him to freedom in knowing that God is always guiding us, with us in the process, and using our circumstances to transform us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In Luke 15:11-32 we receive one of Jesus' most famous parables when he talks about the prodigal son. Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt to share how this story demonstrates that culture and our world can shape how we view guilt, fear, shame, honor, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here