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 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

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 Trevor Rubenstein, Pastor Aaron Braaten, Matt Frey, and Thom Berkowitz, who share why antisemitism exists, why seeing more of it shouldn't surprise anyone, and discuss why it must be taken seriously. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Alex McFarland joins Bill to unpack the world moving further and further away from being a Gospel-saturated culture. They talk about why a person to be loved, is always more important than an argument to be won. Then Pastor Jonathan Bourman joins to share from Job 42:10-17, outlining how the Bible makes it very clear that God will renew all of His creation. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

Pastor Pat Nemmers joins Bill to unpack what Jesus has to say in John 15:15-27. They discuss when Jesus changed from calling his followers servants to then friends, how we can know with total assurance that God listens to every one of our prayers, the danger of expecting spiritual behavior from not yet believers, what it looks like to surrender to Jesus, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There is no presence of evil, without the presence of good. Philosopher Ken Samples joins Bill to share why the presence of evil itself may be the best argument for the existence of God. They talk about why next to nothing in this world can compare to the story of Job we read about in the Bible, why God cares more about building our character versus feeding our pleasures, and more. 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. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

There is plenty to learn from the story of Esther. Professor David T. Lamb joins the show for a comprehensive study on the book, as he walks through the different characters, background of the story, where God's presence can be found, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on July 22, 2024

We all want to get along with our family, but sometimes situations arise that are challenging. Dr. Todd Mulliken joins the show to share how we set healthy boundaries, navigate challenging situations honorably, and why we should seek to see the other person's perspective as he shares from his book "Being Right vs Being Liked". 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 wrath of God, answer where Jesus went for the three days after dying on the cross, discuss if there are modern prophets in our world today, the need for courageous Christians, how to deal with lustful thoughts, 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 Matthew 5:22 and the importance of having love in our hearts, share how to forgive others even when our anger is justified, answer if God's judgement is the same today as it was in the Old Testament, discuss the role of women in the church, and more. 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/

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

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 5:23-6:10 as he informs that all actions will be brough to light one day, explains that we are actually free in Christ by being his bondservants, and talks about being on the lookout for false teachers. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

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!

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

Our world is pushing new truths and ideas, but are they Biblical? Chairman of Promise Keepers Ken Harrison joins Bill to talk about his book "Rise of the Servant Kings" as he shares what it means to be courageous, the importance of repentance, and how to be grounded in Biblical truth as a man. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

There are many lessons to learn from the story of Daniel. Pastor David Myles joins Bill to discuss Daniel 4:34-37, 5:17-21, and 6:25-28, as he shares the truth of God's everlasting dominion, that the Kingdom of God endures from generation to generation, and how it's a discipleship call to trust in the one who is trustworthy regardless of the circumstances in our world. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on July 15, 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 Trevor Rubenstein, Pastor Aaron Braaten, Matt Frey, and Thom Berkowitz, who spend the hour doing a deep dive on Hebrews 11 and the different examples throughout the Old Testament of faith in action. 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 God uses difficult circumstances in our lives, encourage us to latch onto the promises of God, discuss what happens the moment you die, 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 God always gives a way out of temptation, give practical steps to discipling new believers, go over the "ABC's" of salvation, share how to build a firm foundation in your relationship with Christ, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

All good seasons come to an end, but as Christians we know our greatest hope is one day joining the Lord in paradise. Scott Hubbard joins Bill to discuss his article "When This Season Ends" as he talks through enjoying each season of life while we have it and trusting in God. Later Bob Solheim, co-founder and president of NC Little Hospice shares the incredible story of God leading him into the field of end-of-life care. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on April 16, 2024

Today we start a new series as pastor and author Jarrett Stephens joins Bill to talk about one verse, for one hour. Together they study Romans 8:1 explaining that all sins are forgiving and that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on July 17, 2024

There are many things that give us purpose every single day. Bill welcomes back Dr. Andy Schuttinga to discuss the importance of having a "why", ways to create self-value, and to remind us that our ultimate purpose is to glorify God in all we say and do. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

There is still much to learn from the life and views of Blaise Pascal. Author and apologetic specialist Dr. Doug Groothuis joins the show to share from his book "Beyond the Wager: The Christian Brilliance of Blaise Pascal" as he takes us through the life of Pascal and makes a clear case for the existence of God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Roughly 1 in 5 women and 1 in 20 men have faced some kind of sexual abuse in their lifetime. Dr. Marcus Bachmann joins the show for a sobering conversation on sexual abuse. He shares how the church should respond, the warning signs parents should be looking for to protect their children, the path to healing for the victims, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There is plenty to learn from the story of Esther. Professor David T. Lamb joins the show for a comprehensive study on the book, as he walks through the different characters, background of the story, where God's presence can be found, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Human beings were made for God, but sadly sin has cut us off from our Creator. Philosopher Ken Samples joins Bill to discuss his article "The Insatiable Search for Peace and Rest". He discusses the different things people ground their identity in, explains that our true identity in God can never be taken away from us, covers what it means to be redeemed in Christ, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on July 1, 2024

Dr. Kerry Johnson from Johnson Spinal Care joins Bill to talk about the very unique way that God made our bodies to function well. He shares about the adjustments the rest of our body will try to make when our upper neck is not aligned correctly, the importance of our brain being 100% healthy so it can be connected to all the cells in our body, and much 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. The spend the hour by discussing the non-negotiables of Christianity, such as Jesus being God in the flesh, the inerrant truth of the Bible, that there is only one way to salvation, and more. They also briefly share some parts of the faith that are negotiable. 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 can resist temptation throughout our lives, study Ephesians 2:8-10 and the idea that we are all created for good works, look at 2 Corinthians 5:17 and what it means to be a new creation in Christ, and 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

Today we start a new series as pastor and author Jarrett Stephens joins Bill to talk about one verse, for one hour. Together they study Romans 8:1 explaining that all sins are forgiving and that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. 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 1 Timothy 4:12-5:21 as he explains how we are all called to be theologians, protect our doctrines, devote ourselves to reading scripture, take care of one another, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

Do scriptures indicate that there will be rewards in heaven? If so, how are they attained? What about degrees of punishment in Hell, Is that Biblical? And if so, how are the punishments doled out? Dr. Greg Bourgond joins Bill to study God's word, answer these questions, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

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

There are many lessons to learn from the story of Daniel. Pastor David Myles joins Bill to discuss Daniel 4:34-37, 5:17-21, and 6:25-28, as he shares the truth of God's everlasting dominion, that the Kingdom of God endures from generation to generation, and how it's a discipleship call to trust in the one who is trustworthy regardless of the circumstances in our world. 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 1 Timothy 2:8-3:16, unpacking what it looks like to submit to God as a Christian, what Paul has to say about women's role in the Church, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now. This conversation originally took place on June 18, 2024

After the resurrection of Jesus, the early church was formed. Who were the leaders of this movement? Dr. Michael Wise joins the show to teach a history lesson on the early church, the early life of Jesus, the roles played by his brothers, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on July 1, 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 talk about the difference between confessing vs professing when it comes to a relationship with Jesus, the significance of communion, how to interpret God answering prayers, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on June 20, 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 share about the ultimate goal for Christians to become more like Jesus, confessing sins, how Jesus constantly pointed people to the wonderful mystery of understanding God, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on June 20, 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 Trevor Rubenstein, Pastor Aaron Braaten, and Thom Berkowitz, who discuss why everyone should be involved in Jewish ministry, and explain why it's at the heart of the Gospel. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There is a growing epidemic of mental health problems in our world today. Dr. Tim Walsh from Northstar Regional Treatment and Recovery joins Bill to share why our Christian worldview is helpful when it comes to mental health. Together they discuss the benefits of when we trust in God, look at Scriptures we can lean on, and go through a series of crucial worldview questions and how our perspective of them can affect our mental health. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here This conversation originally took place on April 3, 2024

The enemy is like a roaring lion waiting for us to stumble and therefore we must be on guard at all times. Hebrew scholar Rebecca Rhee joins Bill for a conversation on 1 Samuel 15. Looking at the life of King Saul, she explains how we can avoid wrong turns as Christians through surrounding ourselves with encouraging voices, not blaming others or justifying our actions, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on June 25, 2024

How do we access the power that Jesus left behind for us? Pastor Randy Frazee joins the show to share from Ephesians 1:19-20 as he explains how to live an empowered life and receive the inheritance that has been offered to us. Later, Carl Kerby of Reasons for Hope has a sobering conversation with Bill on the reality of what hell is and why we need to help people see the truth. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on June 5, 2024

When was the last time you had a real and meaningful conversation? Differences have always been part of life, but it seems things are getting worse. Dr. Tim Muehlhoff joins the show to share from his book "End the Stalemate: Move Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations" as he explains how to disagree without severing relationships, keep unity in the body of Christ in all we do, and speak the truth with love to those around us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on June 24, 2024

As Christ followers how do we manage stress so that it doesn't control us? Dr. Todd Mulliken joins the show to talk about the importance of sleep optimization, exercising well, maintaining healthy relationships, developing a prayer routine, trusting in the Lord with our problems, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on June 25, 2024

How can we overcome our insecurities if we've been repeating the same thoughts in our heads over and over again? Bill welcomes back Dr. Andy Schuttinga who shares helpful information on how to trust God and not fear or be anxious in our darkest moments. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here This conversation originally took place on June 10, 2024

How do you effectively share Jesus with others? It's a big and important question. Trevor Rubenstein of Chosen People Ministries joins Bill to talk about getting past insecurities in order to simply share the Gospel, how to explain the peace Jesus gives to not-yet believers, why better decisions will be made with the more of Jesus you have, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on June 21, 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 study Acts 18:24-26, discuss how our identity and worth is found in Christ alone and nothing else, when or if you need to be baptized, offer up advice to anyone feeling spiritually exhausted, discuss how to break out of the same sin, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on June 6, 2024