The Bill Arnold Show

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 This conversation originally took place on September 30, 2024

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 This conversation originally took place on October 16, 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 calls us to forgive regardless of the situation, talk about the three types of evil, share how we can be Godly parents to our children, if we can lose 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 start by putting Psalms 20:4 into context, answer multiple questions about the end times, share the strategies Satan uses to get us to compromise our beliefs, if God allows everyone free will to choose salvation, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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 Dave Ryerson joins Bill to talk about Psalms 80, and share how remaining obediant to God allows his face to shine upon us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

The Bible says a lot about encouragement. Dr. Alex McFarland joins Bill to share how we can feel encouraged even in our darkest times. Later, Pastor David Mathis joins Bill to share from his article "Our Most Important Citizenship" as he explains how we best live in the world today as Christians. 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 2:20-26, 3:1-5 as he discusses turning away from wickedness, explains that we have been set aside for good works, talks about the effectiveness of having gentle conversations with unbelievers, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our children are under attack, and it's important they are equipped to face all the world throws at them. Josh Mulvihill from RenewaNation joins Bill to share four ways we can help our children defend their faith, how secularism is shaping Christian beliefs, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Philosopher Ken Samples joins the show to share from his article "The Fourfold View of Creation" as he explains that the triune God created all things from nothing, that he is still sustaining all things in existence to this day, why knowing this should lead us to worshiping Him, 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

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 This conversation originally took place on October 9, 2024

There is a lot of hopelessness in our world today, especially with the younger generation. How do we give them hope? Tim Clark, President & CEO of TreeHouse Ministries joins Bill to share their vision of having every teenager rooted and living in the hope of Jesus. 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 each share their thoughts on Halloween, what it means to be saved by faith, explain that taking care of those around us can be used as an oppotrunity to witness, discuss if we are limited to a certain amount of faith, 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 discussing Revelation 3:19-20 and share why they all have different interpretations of the passage, explain why David's census in 2 Samuel 24:1-17 was a sin, describe what it takes to be a Saint, 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 explain the power of the Holy Spirit, what it means to be in the world and not of the world, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

There is power in sharing your testimony with others, and there are four aspects of a testimony of one's conversion to Christ. Pastor Pat Nemmers joins the show to talk about each aspect, share from Acts 26, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

If God isn't your top priority, something else is. In a world full of chaos and things vying for our attention, how do we make sure we keep our focus on our Savior? Dr. Greg Bourgond joins Bill to share five strategies for navigating this ever-darkening world. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Our neighbor isn't someone close to us but rather anyone in need, including our enemies. Pastor Brent McDougal joins the show to discuss John 4:4-26 and share what loving our neighbors should look like through the story of the Samaritan woman. 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

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 This conversation originally took place on October 4, 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 explain what the Jewish High Holy Days are, how they tie into what's been happening the past year in the Middle East, 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 we give up certain things to grow closer to God, if a sin gives Satan an opportunity to attack, talk about the importance of encouragement, how to work through a struggling marriage, 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 studying Revelation 1:7, answer if it is our job as Christians to stop false teaching, share why we should be praying for our enemies, do a deep dive on The Parable of the lost Sower found Matthew 13:1-23, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There can be chaos and strain on any relationship. Pastor Jonathan Bourman joins Bill to share from Genesis 33:1-11 and the beautiful moment of Jacob and Esau's relationship being restored. Later, Bill welcomes George Fraser, Ryan Mitchell, and his producer Wyatt to discuss how Christians should view gambling on sports, sports being played on Sundays, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As humans we are wired and designed to want intimacy both physically and emotionally. Dr. Marcus Bachmann joins Bill to study 1 Corinthians 7 as he shares how a lack of intimacy in a marriage can lead to problems, talks about the underlying reasons intimacy may be lacking, 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 2:8-19 as he discusses how we obtain salvation, what biblical faith looks like, what the core message of the gospel is, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

Can you truly believe everything you read? Bill is joined by Dr. Cal Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance who gives an update on climate change, explains how we can view this issue from a Christian perspective, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our flesh craves what is often in direct conflict of our beliefs. Counselor and author Joe Dallas joins the show to discuss how we regain Biblical truth in a fallen world, our calling as Christians to witness, how past sexual sin effects your life moving forward, the steps to repentance, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What is the purpose of loving our enemies? Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt to share that we glorify God through loving those who don't deserve it, as they study Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 12, and other various scriptures. 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 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