The Bill Arnold Show

Psalms 133:1 says "Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity". Pastor Brady Boyd joins the show to share from his new book "Life-Minded: 8 Practices for Belonging to God and Each Other" as he gives helpful tips on how to be in unity with one another. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now. This conversation originally took place on August 27, 2024

Confusion is everywhere in our world and different versions of what truth looks like appear every day. President of Summit Ministries Dr. Jeff Myers joins Bill to discuss his book "Truth Changes Everything" as he explains how to discern real truth, speak biblical truth in a respectful way, talks about his own experiences, his prayer life, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on September 3, 2024

On this last day of our Faith Radio Fall Fundraiser, we're asking you to join us in the mission of leading people to Christ and nurturing their spiritual growth. Bill seeks to accomplish this with faith, hope, and clarity while studying the Bible! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. We need you! Give now: Click here

God wants us to stop and remember what it is he has done. To rejoice, celebrate and enjoy our lives. Dr. Marcus Bachmann joins Bill to talk about what the Bible says about celebration, the influence it has when we celebrate those around us, how it creates opportunities for enjoyment and therefore reduces stress, anxiety and more. This is a special "podcast only" edition of Afternoons with Bill Arnold during our Faith Radio Fall Fundraiser week. Just like our radio shows, 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 teaches from 1 Timothy 6:10-21- 2 Timothy 1:1-2 as he shares about the love of money being the root of all evil, God blessing us abundantly as Christians, storing up our treasures in heaven, and more. This is a special "podcast only" edition of Afternoons with Bill Arnold during our Faith Radio Fall Fundraiser week. Just like our radio shows, Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Erik Thoennes joins Bill once again, to talk about the spiritual discipline of evangelism. They discuss the trouble we get into when we often assume the worst about the people around us, seeing ourselves as utterly needy people, why nobody has a better reason for practicing humility than a Christian, leaving the results to God by trusting in His work above our own efforts, and more. This is a special "podcast only" edition of Afternoons with Bill Arnold during our Faith Radio Fall Fundraiser week. Just like our radio shows, Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Do you feel the Holy Spirit at work in your life? Dr. Jack Levison joins the program to share from his book "Fresh Air: The Holy Spirit for an Inspired Life". He shares that the Holy Spirit is not only present in the good times but the hard moments as well, that we shouldn't seek experiences from the Holy Spirit but rather the peace it brings for a lifetime, discusses why we need to pursue the Spirit, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

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

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Dr. Greg Bourgond, Pastor Tom Parrish, and Brian DeVries join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by discussing threshold thinking, if it is the Lord's will for everyone to be saved, why we need to forgive ourselves for past mistakes, provide methods for overcoming repeated sin, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Dr. Greg Bourgond, Pastor Tom Parrish, and Brian DeVries join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by discussing reality vs the perception of truth, define what it means to be an image bearer of God, have a conversation about healthy doubt, study Matthew 27:52-53, answer if cremation is biblical, 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

It is a parent's worst fear, a child turning away from God. Dr. Alex McFarland joins Bill to share why children become prodigals, and provides helpful tips for parents to consider. Later, Clay Kraby of Reasonable Theology talks about what we can learn from the life and ministry of CH Spurgeon. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

Confusion is everywhere in our world and different versions of what truth looks like appear every day. President of Summit Ministries Dr. Jeff Myers joins Bill to discuss his book "Truth Changes Everything" as he explains how to discern real truth, speak biblical truth in a respectful way, talks about his own experiences, his prayer life, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As Christians we are called to be responsible and to act responsibly. Dr. Greg Bourgond joins Bill to share that we learn about responsibility straight from the Bible, explains the value of holding yourself accountable, discusses what leaders are called to do, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on August 19, 2024

Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we are to honor God with them. Counselor and author Joe Dallas joins Bill to share how the world is trying to dismantle what God has created, to remind us that our bodies are not ours, that Christ washes away every sin when we confess and turn to him, plus more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on August 12, 2024

In a world full of division, it's important that we constantly renew and strengthen our minds. Pastor Brent McDougal joins the show to discuss Romans 12:1-2 and Philippians 4:4-9 sharing that the light, true greater peace, and transforming of our minds that we long for only comes from Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on July 29, 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. Only today, the group is a bit shorthanded- as Bill is joined by Pastor Aaron Braaten and Thom Berkowitz. They unpack the significance of Babylon's origins, why God referred to Israel as both male and female, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Dr. Greg Bourgond, and Brian DeVries join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss what must be done to receive eternal life, God's hedge of protection on our lives, if the enemy has power over us on this earth, the importance of guarding our hearts, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Dr. Greg Bourgond, and special guest Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek who serves as President of the University of Northwestern St. Paul join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They share the characteristics of a good Christian leader, how to have a conversation with someone who opposes Christianity, discuss some of Jonathan Edwards 70 Resolves, study Romans 12:15, Luke 13:33, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What's it like to walk in the footsteps of Jesus? Pastor Aaron Braaten joins Bill to discuss the sacred places in the final week of Jesus' life, why they are significant, how the Bible comes alive when you visit them, what we learn from studying them, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What questions should we be asking as Christians? Dr. Alex McFarland joins Bill to discuss his latest book "10 Questions Every Christian is Asking". Later, Carl Kerby of Reasons for Hope joins the show to talk about his latest DeBunked video "Biblical Faith is Blind Faith" as he discusses God's incredible capabilities. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Psalms 133:1 says "Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity". Pastor Brady Boyd joins the show to share from his new book "Life-Minded: 8 Practices for Belonging to God and Each Other" as he gives helpful tips on how to be in unity with one another. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

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 1:3-5 as he discusses the importance of multigenerational faithfulness and proper teaching of God's word to our children. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

Do you feel the Holy Spirit at work in your life? Dr. Jack Levison joins the program to share from his book "Fresh Air: The Holy Spirit for an Inspired Life". He shares that the Holy Spirit is not only present in the good times but the hard moments as well, that we shouldn't seek experiences from the Holy Spirit but rather the peace it brings for a lifetime, discusses why we need to pursue the Spirit, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

We are pulled in different directions every day, often promised happiness and joy if we compromise and conform to the world. Pastor and author Jarrett Stephens joins Bill to discuss Daniel 1:8-21 as he reminds us of the importance of resolving to a firm life in Christ so that we are able to live with conviction when faced with decisions that influence our identity. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How good are we at Biblical interpretation? And what's the best way to do it? Bill welcomes back friend and professor Randy Nelson who explains the importance of context when reading scripture, shares how we can read the Bible with confidence, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on July 30, 2024

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 1 Samuel as he explains how David's background as a shepherd prepared him to shepherd God's people, shares that David's confidence in God was contagious, discusses what his life was like while he was on the run, and why God allows us to face difficulties. 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 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

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

God wants us to stop and remember what it is he has done. To rejoice, celebrate and enjoy our lives. Dr. Marcus Bachmann joins Bill to talk about what the Bible says about celebration, the influence it has when we celebrate those around us, how it creates opportunities for enjoyment and therefore reduces stress, anxiety and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

Following Christ isn't easy and all who desire to live a Godly life will be persecuted. Yet we are called to persevere and endure in our walk with the Lord. Pastor Brent McDougal joins Bill to discuss 2 Timothy 3:10-17 as he shares that persecution can take many forms in our world today, and provides helpful tips to honor God in all circumstances. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How do we stay sane in a world that is growing crazier by the day? The answer is actually simple. Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries returns to share how keeping the Ten Commandments grounds us in Biblical truth and helps us recognize what truth is in a world filled with disinformation, deconstruction, and deception. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As Christians we are called to be responsible and to act responsibly. Dr. Greg Bourgond joins Bill to share that we learn about responsibility straight from the Bible, explains the value of holding yourself accountable, discusses what leaders are called to do, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

We all have a great cloud of witnesses as it states in Hebrews 12:1-3 that help us become who we are. Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt to discuss the import roll of building up and encouraging one another through life. They also discuss honoring those around us and offering forgiveness in all circumstances. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As Christ followers, we are called to bear good fruit for the kingdom of God. Theologian David Clark joins Bill to discuss John 15:1-17 sharing that apart from Christ we can do nothing, and that in order to bear good fruit, we must abide in him. He also shares the science behind this concept and how it effects our brains and connection with others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here https://damascusroad.live/ This conversation originally took place on July 31, 2024

Grief is a journey no one truly understands until you walk it. Bill is joined by author Stephen Silver who shares his personal story of suddenly losing his wife and how grief brought him closer to God, sharing from his book "Grief Redeemed". Author David Wheaton then teaches how young adults can stay spiritually invested in their relationship with God and the importance of basing our life on His word. 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 the keys to salvation, explain that the only path to heaven is through Jesus, discuss what the Bible says about rewards in heaven, share what verses prove there will be a rapture, 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 there is a difference between miracles vs answered prayers, the story of the disciples not recognizing Jesus in John 21, share that we all need God's forgiveness of sin, explain the consequences we face because of sin, 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. They begin by discussing 2 Corinthians 12 and the Lord keeping Paul humble, how to seek and draw near to God, address Matthew 5:16 and what it means to let your light shine for Christ, how to confidently say you will fear no evil, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Bill is joined this hour by special guest and Israeli tour guide Aharon Levarko. He shares his incredible background in coming to faith, how God is using him in the midst of chaos, what Israel is like today, the good news that God has not rejected his people, how Christians should be viewing Israel today, 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 teaches from 1 Timothy 6:10-21- 2 Timothy 1:1-2 as he shares about the love of money being the root of all evil, God blessing us abundantly as Christians, storing up our treasures in heaven, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

When you're feeling distant from the Lord, renewal is possible and there are many reasons for hope. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins the show to discuss part two of her study on the book of Ezra, as she shares how God's hand of protection is always on his people even when it feels like the opposite. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Our segment of one hour one verse is back as Bill is joined by friend Thom Berkowitz to discuss 1 Kings 18:24. He shares how Elijah shows true faith to God, that we are to pray with a sense of expectancy, make sure we rely on God in our times of trouble, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we are to honor God with them. Counselor and author Joe Dallas joins Bill to share how the world is trying to dismantle what God has created, to remind us that our bodies are not ours, that Christ washes away every sin when we confess and turn to him, plus more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In the first three chapters of Revelation, John is given a message of instruction from God on how to strengthen the local churches prior to Christ's return. Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries joins Bill to apply the same message to seven distinct types of marriages so that they are strengthened through Christ as we continue towards the final days. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on July 17, 2024

Jesus said that people will know we are his followers by how we love, and loving others is a great tool for evangelism. Apologetic specialist Rick Mattson joins Bill to share how loving our neighbors can be as simple as starting a conversation, inviting them to an event, sharing your own personal story, and more through his book "Witness in the Academy". 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 Luke 11:27, what dispensationalism is and how reformed theology teaches something different, share from Ephesians 2:10 and that God has a purpose for everyone, discuss giving our difficult circumstances over to God, give advice to parents of prodigals, 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 begin by studying Mark 10:13-16, discuss the book of Philemon, the letters to the seven churches found in Revelation, if it's important to have a specific date you received salvation, share why it was a sin for King David to take a census, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here