The Bill Arnold Show

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

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 take a moment to share what epiphany is, answer if you can still have joy while mourning, discuss why we don't know the exact date Jesus was born, examine 2 Corinthians 12:2, share their views on the seven days of creation, 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 Christ came to give us a second birth, study John 3:18, describe the judgements in Revelation and the timeline of when it will all occur, explain the necessity to remain a light in the world as Christians, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

In times of struggle we can still worship while we wait. Dr. Alex McFarland joins the show to take a look at Pslams 81 and talk about how God leads us through the wilderness. Later, Bill and Wyatt spend some time praising God and hearing from listeners on the different ways God has shown up in their lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are many great holiday traditions that we have all grown up with. Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries joins the show to share how the acronym "STAR" (Symbols, Traditions, Activities, Reaching Out) is a great reminder for the different ways we can celebrate the holidays with loved ones, even as our lives change over time. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on November 26, 2024

There seems to be some confusion about what Christian apologetics should look like. Is it about winning arguments? How should it be used? What are it's limits? What does apologetics even mean? Philosopher Ken Samples joins the show to answer these questions 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 4:1-8 as he talks about the divine inspiration of God, fighting for the truth, enduring hardships, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Nobody likes to suffer through grief, but there is power that comes from it. Dr. Glenn Pickering joins Bill to talk about two different stages of grief, and how to come through on the other side closer to God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally took place on November 4, 2024

If you've ever been approached by a friend or family member seeking advice in a dark time of their life, then you understand the challenges that come with it. Bill welcomes back Dr. Andy Schuttinga who shares practical tips and principles we can all use to help those who come to us searching for hope. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here *This conversation originally took place on October 30, 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 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 *This conversation originally took place on July 25, 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 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 *This conversation originally took place on July 25, 2024

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 This conversation originally took place on September 17, 2024

In Luke 5:1-11, Jesus calls his first disciples. Pastor Brent Kuhlman joins the show to discuss how we are called to recognize our sins, and trust in God's ultimate plan for our lives. Later, Pastor David Mathis joins Bill to talk about what advent is, what it isn't, how to prepare our hearts for Christmas, and more as he shares from his book "The Christmas We Didn't Expect". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now The conversation with Brent Kuhlman originally took place on November 6, 2024

As we look back on the past year, and ahead to a new one, It's important we take time to reflect. Susie Larson, author and host of Susie Larson Live joins Bill to give a powerful message on trusting in the Lord, continuing to give our all as we wait for Him to move in our lives, and more. To enter and win a copy of Susie's Advent Devotional click here To participate in the Activate for Good challenge click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are many great holiday traditions that we have all grown up with. Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries joins the show to share how the acronym "STAR" (Symbols, Traditions, Activities, Reaching Out) is a great reminder for the different ways we can celebrate the holidays with loved ones, even as our lives change over time. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What does it mean to live a life pleasing to God? Author Daniel Steiner joins the show to discuss this and more as he shares from his new book "Hearing Jesus Say Well Done: The Secret to Securing Heaven's Rewards". Later, Bill welcomes George Fraser, Ryan Mitchell, and his producer Wyatt to discuss how sports teach self control, why we like to cheer for certain teams as fans, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

God equips us with everything we need at all times. Pastor Brent McDougal joins the show to discuss 1 Kings 17 and share how the story of Elijah demonstrates God's faithfulness and willingness to meet our needs in the difficult moments we encounter. *Due to technical difficulties we lost the last 4 minutes of the conversation. 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 This conversation originally took place on October 16, 2024

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

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 dangers of fortune telling and false prophecy, share different perspectives on the story of the prodigal son, discuss if there is a proper way to pray, examine 2 Corinthians 12, 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 the foundation stones of the new Jerusalem found in Revelation 21:18-21, discuss how important repentance is for salvation, have a conversation about forgiveness, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

We all live with family members, co-workers, and fellow church members who disagree with our opinion. So how can we work to live peacefully with them? Dr. Tim Muehlhoff joins the show to discuss how to disagree well and share insight from his book "End the Stalemate". 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 3:6-17 as he urges Christians to choose the light rather than the darkness, explains that we are to follow the example set by Paul, shares that those in Christ are overcomers, 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 discuss how fearing God allows us to obey him, if Jesus dealt with frusterations, give advice on how to keep sharing the Gospel after being rejected, study Matthew 8:5-13, 1 Corinthians 9:22, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The world is in a tough place, which is why we must seek opportunities to have an attitude of gratitude. Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt to discuss how having gratitude is a choice, explain how we better manage our perception of what's happening around us, share how to cultivate gratitude amid divison, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How do we pray in a way that produces fruit? Justin Jeppesen of Strategic Renewal joins Bill on their day of prayer to study the scriptures, talk about how we can use the Bible to help guide our prayers, what having the right motivation with our prayer requests looks like, the best ways to respond to unanswered prayer, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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 This conversation originally took place on August 9, 2024

There seems to be growing tension within our relationships whether it is with family, friends, or co-workers. Dr. Todd Mulliken joins the show to share how we handle the conflicts that could arise now that the holiday season is around the corner. 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 what the millennium reign will look like, discuss putting our regrets at the feet of Jesus, explain why we are resistant to change, examine Romans 12:9, 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 share how God is willing to meet our needs, discuss if praying for specific requests is beneficial, study Luke 12:2-3, and more. 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

Author and apologist J. Warner Wallace joins Bill to share how everything in this world can be taken from us, but our identity in Christ never will. He also shares from his book "The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life" and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

The conflict in Israel is often linked to the belief that the Bible serves as the Israelis' claim to the land, based on God's covenant with Abraham, Moses and the Israelites. Film maker Tim Mahoney joins the program to examine these claims and talk about his upcoming film "The Israel Dilemma - Ancient Prophecies". Bill then welcomes back Richard Bahr who talks about how we can serve those in desperate need. To purchase tickets to "The Israel Dilemma - Ancient Proophecies" Click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Talking to God seems preposterous, and yet that's exactly what he wants us to do through prayer. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins the show to answer some common questions about prayer, share how there are many different forms, explain how we best utilize it, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

What we believe in has a significant impact for the rest of our lives, so why wouldn't we want to put our faith in the religion with the best arguments? Author and apologetic specialist Dr. Doug Groothuis joins the show to share from his book "World Religions in Seven Sentences: A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic". 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