The Bill Arnold Show

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 share from the first six chapters in the book of Ezra as she explains how the journey of Israel serves as a great reminder for where we are to look for spiritual and physical restoration in our lives, and why we should always lean into God instead of away from him. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

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

There are plenty of reasons we find ourselves alone, but also many things we can do in these moments that will help. Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries joins Bill to share the importance of maintaining loving relationships, keeping your daily focus on advancing the Gospel, and remembering that God still has important work to complete through you even at your loneliest points. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are many questions that the younger generation and non-believers have about the Christian faith. Apologetic specialist Rick Mattson joins Bill to answer some of these questions and provide tips so that we can communicate the faith to skeptics as well. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 13, 2024

Is everything you've heard about climate change true? How should we be viewing it as Christians? Bill is joined by Dr. Cal Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance who discusses his book "Climate and Energy". He explains the truths of climate change, why more CO2 in the air is a good thing, and shares the reality that if you fear God, you have nothing else to fear. 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 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

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 1 John 5:16-17 and the sin that leads to death, Ephesians 5:22-26 and how it's taken out of context, if Judas could've repented after betraying Christ, leaving and cleaving to your spouse, Israel in the end times, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

God will always extend his grace if we are willing to surrender and accept it. Bill welcomes back pastor and author Rusty George to discuss his new book "Friend of God". Pastor Rusty shares from the Gospel of John to show how Jesus loves and cares for everyone, as well as how we find purpose through our pain, hear God's voice, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

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 1:15-2:7 as well as other scriptures to explain who Christ came to die for, and what God's ultimate plan of salvation is. He also discusses the battle for truth in our world today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

A Biblical vision of honor for the body of Christ is vital for a healthy Christian life. Pastor Adam Ramsey joins the program to discuss his upcoming book "Honor" as he shares how a mindset to serve rather than be served is not only honoring to God, but to those around us as well. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We all have something we are anxious about, and it can be challenging to get it out of our minds. Dr. Randy Newman joins Bill to share what we can learn from Matthew 6:25-34 and how we can be confident that God will take care of our needs. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on November 22, 2023

There is so much to unpack from the Psalmists. Professor David T. Lamb joins the show for a comprehensive study on the book of Psalms. He covers the different genres of Psalms, why so many of them are laments, why they're so popular, and reads through several of them and how we use them in our lives today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Above all else, Jesus wanted his disciples and followers to seek the kingdom of God because of its value and power. Pastor and author Jarrett Stephens joins Bill to look at Matthew 13, as he shares from the different parables in this chapter and explains how they get us in the right mindset when it comes to seeking the kingdom of God and making it our top priority. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 13, 2024

God reveals Himself in scripture, but sometimes it's confusing or just plain strange. Dr. Eric Bargerhuff joins Bill to share from his book "Why is THAT in the Bible?" as he delves into some of the most perplexing scripture passages so that we can seek to better understand God through his word. 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 the grounds for divorce that are taught in the Bible and if there are other exceptions, study 1 Samuel 28 and Exodus 4:24, revisit their conversation on the assurance of salvation, discuss if today's Israel is the Israel we read about in the Bible, 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 difference between coveting and simply wanting something, if lying or any other kind of sin threatens our salvation, look at John 21:15-19, talk about if having superstitions is a lack of trust in the Lord, interpret 1 John 5:18, what worshipping God should look like, 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 how God's relationship with Israel is not simple, that there was nothing Israel did to be chosen by God, and look at Romans 11 as they talk through where God is taking us today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As humans, we tend to get defensive or shutdown when we face conflict in our relationships. Dr. Glenn Pickering joins Bill to discuss how we began fixing this in our lives by being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. He also shares how we need to respond to these moments spiritually instead of humanly and explains that it takes God's help in accomplishing this. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on April 29, 2024

We are called to evangelize and be disciples, but we can't accomplish either without knowing the word of God. John Stewart and Jay Carroll join the show to discuss the ministry of Lamplighters International, whose goal is to make disciples through studying the Bible with one another. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Can the flood we read about in the Bible be proven? Dr. Helmut Welke joins Bill to share the evidence not only for a flood, but for Christianity as well. He gives the four reasons a flood occurred, why science supports the Biblical model, and discusses how fossils we find actually show us the earth isn't millions of years old. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

After Jesus' resurrection, there were forty days he made appearances and in each one we learn a lot about Christ. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins the show to discuss each one. She explains the importance of these appearances, provides key takeaways for applying these scriptures into our lives, and shares the many ways the Holy Spirit is still being revealed too us today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on May 14, 2024

There is lots of tension in our culture today and it can leave us wondering how to love others in the midst of craziness. Author and apologist J. Warner Wallace joins Bill for another discussion on his new book "The Truth in True Crime" as they talk about what it means to love. He shares how the only way to love others properly like God does, is by applying both truth and grace. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on May 8, 2024

We live in a fallen world and sexual sin is everywhere. So how do we respond as Christians? Counselor and author Joe Dallas joins Bill for a sobering conversation on sexuality in our world today. They discuss how we've normalized something God never intended us to, how to walk alongside and help those facing sexuality issues rather than judge and condemn them, and share how to be bold and rooted in scriptural truth. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 7, 2024

Almost every relationship will experience bumps and bruises. Dr. Todd Mulliken joins the show to explain how we can overcome these difficulties. He shares why it's important to lead well when faced with conflict, how the gospel calls us to be a peacemaker, what a successful "redo" looks like, and reminds us of the 5 A's and 5 P's. 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's wonderful plan for our lives does not mean we avoid suffering but rather the opposite, discuss hearing God's voice, breakdown Proverbs 25:21-22 and Romans 10:9, and explain how everyone's testimony is different and special. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 2, 2024

The end times can provide a lot of hope for those who are in Christ. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who answers questions and gives clarity into what the end times will look like. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

The power of prayer is real. Justin Jeppesen of Strategic Renewal joins Bill on Faith Radio's Day of Prayer to share how the foundation of prayer is God's words to us. He also shares tips on new ways to pray, how to make it more personal, and opens up about the struggles he is facing and how it's transformed his prayer life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Prayer is something we all need. Dr. Alex McFarland joins Bill on Faith Radio's Day of Prayer to share the power behind praying without ceasing, and the weapon that prayer is when we face the enemy. He also describes how prayer is a part of every waking moment in the Christian life. 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, and explains how to stay firm in Christ as we approach the final days. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who shares from 1 Timothy 1:5-17. He explains that as believers, we are no longer under the law because Christ fulfilled it, that the law is now meant to lead people to salvation, and talks about how we use the internal spirit to lead and guide us rather than the external command. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

Graduation ceremonies mean another chapter in life is ahead. Dr. Greg Bourgond joins Bill as he shares a special message to graduates about character. He discusses the dangers of conforming to the world, explains why we are living for an audience of One, and talks about always embracing our true identity in Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Nothing should stand in our way when we spread the message of Christ. Pastor Brent McDougal joins the show to discuss Acts 28:30-31 as he shares the importance of evangelizing with boldness and making sure we pour out the Holy Spirit without hindrance. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

You never truly know what someone could be struggling with or thinking about. Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt as they discuss processing pain and heartache in a world full of hurt. They share prayers of comfort, talk about sincerely checking in on those around us, and explain why there is no shame or guilt when it comes to sharing feelings. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are many ways to evangelize in our world today, but are we taking the time to do it? Pastor Matt Queen joins the show to share the opportunities God has given us. He talks about the importance of being equipped and humble while sharing the Gospel, how to pour evangelism into our everyday rhythms, and how our main goal as Christians should be to expand and increase the kingdom of God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 3, 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 talk about the destruction of the temple in A.D. 70, if God gave the Israelites the Promised Land to keep forever, and the implications we see in our world today from the descendants of Abraham. 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 to keep a relationship with a prodigal son, explain a portion of John 6, look at Exodus 32:7 and if God changes his mind, answer who can or cannot be a disciple, share if baptism is necessary for salvation, if being direct while sharing the Gospel is the best way to do it, 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 to distinguish the Holy Spirit from other voices, the purpose behind attending a church, what it means to take the Lord's name vain, how God arranges moments in our lives that lead to us accepting salvation, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

It seems we all know at least one person in our lives that makes things more difficult. Dr. Marcus Bachmann is back to talk about how we handle these situations in a Christ like way. He explains how we can view these encounters as an opportunity to seek what God is teaching us, shares why it's important for us to examine ourselves first, and discusses when it's appropriate to walk away. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As we seek to understand our purpose and destiny, we must cling to the hope that we have in Christ. Author and apologetic specialist Dr. Doug Groothuis joins the show to share from his book "Christian Apologetics", as he discusses the hiddenness of God, the signs throughout our world for his existence, the atonement of Christ, the problem of evil, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are more and more drugs becoming accessible at convenience stores across the country. Dr. Holly Geyer joins the program to share the big ones, the dangers they possess, warning signs for parents, and how we can protect the younger generation. She also touches on the opioid epidemic and how the only way to see progress is through spirituality and faith in Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

After Jesus' resurrection, there were forty days he made appearances and in each one we learn a lot about Christ. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins the show to discuss each one. She explains the importance of these appearances, provides key takeaways for applying these scriptures into our lives, and shares the many ways the Holy Spirit is still being revealed too us today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

There are many questions that the younger generation and non-believers have about the Christian faith. Apologetic specialist Rick Mattson joins Bill to answer some of these questions and provide tips so that we can communicate the faith to skeptics as well. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Above all else, Jesus wanted his disciples and followers to seek the kingdom of God because of its value and power. Pastor and author Jarrett Stephens joins Bill to look at Matthew 13, as he shares from the different parables in this chapter and explains how they get us in the right mindset when it comes to seeking the kingdom of God and making it our top priority. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Rebecca Rhee joins Bill to study the book of Esther and share how there is no hiding from what God has called us to do. Together, they study Esther 4:11-17 as they cover the four qualities of an indispensable person and discuss how to apply these characteristics to our lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on April 30, 2024

The Beatitudes sum up Jesus' teaching about what it means to live as a child of God's kingdom. Pastor Pat Nemmers joins the show to take a look at Matthew 5:1-12 as he goes through the background of the Beatitudes, and how they apply to our lives. 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 this hour by sharing what we watch and listen too has a great influence in our lives, discuss why God didn't let Moses enter the promised land, explain how the mission of sharing the Gospel never ends, look at why God commanded the Israelites to push out and destroy other nations, 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. With Mother's Day around the corner, they discuss motherhood and the importance of modeling faith for our children. They also talk about why God created humans and gave us free will, have a conversation on what it means to deconstruct your faith, and end the hour with a discussion on encounters with the Lord. 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 start by discussing the call of Paul to be an apostle, review the story of the demon possessed man in Mark 5, have a brief conversation about Christianity and politics, dig into Matthew 6:25 and how to hush Satan's lies, look at Peter's denial of Jesus, share why true repentance is absolutely necessary, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There is lots of tension in our culture today and it can leave us wondering how to love others in the midst of craziness. Author and apologist J. Warner Wallace joins Bill for another discussion on his new book "The Truth in True Crime" as they talk about what it means to love. He shares how the only way to love others properly like God does, is by applying both truth and grace. 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, and shares how to stay firm in Christ as we approach the final days. Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn joins Bill as he starts a new study looking at the books of Timothy. Today they look at 1 Timothy 1:1-4 as they share what a false teaching is, why we are wise to let the Holy Spirit guide our lives, and spend some time talking about what Faith Radio believes and how to avoid false doctrines. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.