The Bill Arnold Show

Bill is joined by philosopher Ken Samples who discusses how close Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are in terms of their views of God. Ken lists the distinctive features of the three religions, talks about how they agree and disagree with each other, and explains how we can respectfully share our faith as Christians with Jews and Muslims. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on November 6, 2023

We're called to live as those who walk actively in the Spirit, as we read in Galatians 5. When we break free from our bondage by choosing God's Truth, we're promised to experience great joy. Vince Miller joins Bill once again, to share about transforming our hearts, through the process of stopping our sinful desires and replacing them with things of the Spirit. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on July 19, 2023

We have been blessed from the very beginning, that's the starting point of our relationship with Jesus. Dr. Glenn Pickering joins Bill once again, sharing about not judging ourselves for our thoughts, the wisdom Paul has for living in peace with one another, praying for clarity over a specific outcome, how Jesus always valued relationship over rules, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on July 18, 2023

We live in a world that praises individualism. Alex McFarland joins Bill to share how this goes against what the Bible teaches and talks about the importance of dying to self so that we can live for the Lord. Bill then welcomes back Richard Bahr who shares his heart for the homeless and explains how we can shift our minds towards helping those in need so they can hear about Jesus. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on December 6, 2023

Red Letter sections in the Bible are attributed to the actual words of Christ. In this series, special guests will be teaching on red letter passages about which they are passionate. Today, Bill welcomes former Professor Mark Muska back on the show to talk about Matthew 6-7. They look at several different passages and discuss the proper motivation for prayer, if God changes his mind when we pray, and why we can have confidence in our prayers because of who we are in Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on October 11, 2023

Watching a loved one battle mental health or a substance abuse issue is hard enough, but combining the two can complicate things even more. Dr. Todd Mulliken joins Bill to share the best ways we can help those who are going through co-occurring disorders. Todd breaks down the signs we should be looking for and the need to allow God into the heart of the problem for complete restoration. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on December 1, 2023

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Pastor Tom Parrish, Trevor Rubenstein, and Randy Nelson join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today, they talk about the process of putting the desires of our flesh to death, the goal of sanctification for the life of the Christian, and how we daily renew ourselves to Jesus. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on September 7, 2023

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Pastor Tom Parrish, Trevor Rubenstein, and Randy Nelson join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today, they discuss what it means to live a righteous life as a Christ follower by submitting to the righteousness of the Lord and clinging to the eternal promises we're assured of, the hope that will never fade. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on September 7, 2023

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 the connection Gentiles have through the Messiah, share the importance of not misusing Scripture, and take a look at Matthew 19:1-11. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on November 15, 2023

Clear communication can be and still is of great value. Dr. Marcus Bachmann joins Bill to share why we struggle communicating, how understanding others makes us better at it, and explains how we diminish God's intention for our lives when we aren't direct with one another. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on October 10, 2023

There are many types of fear and responses when we encounter it. Dr. Andy Schuttinga joins Bill to discuss irrational fear versus rational fear, how it can impact us in our daily lives, how to examine and take our thoughts captive, and the two go through scripture to show that the peace we can receive when we face our fears comes through Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on October 30, 2023

Alex McFarland is back and shares why we are called to have faith that God loves, even when it seems like he doesn't hear our prayers. Later, Author Alex Early joins Bill to discuss his book "Thinking About God". Alex explains how parents can be confident answering their children's theological questions, and why your child must own their faith. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on October 4, 2023

Should the Church get involved in a couple's marriage problems? Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries joins Bill to tackle this question and talk about being open to accountability as Christians. He shares about the process of restoring other Christians to a place of fellowship, and what it means to be a friend that loves at all times, even when it's hard to step in. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on September 5, 2023

The Holy Spirt is mysterious. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris talks about three Bible verses that leave us as Christians feeling worrisome when it comes to the Holy Spirit and shares how our joy in the Lord can return. Dr. Greg Bourgond joins Bill to discuss the three prevailing instances in our world, how we can be encouraged through scripture, and why we must remain bold in our faith. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on September 19, 2023

Novelist Jerry Jenkins, father of "The Chosen" producer Dallas Jenkins and author of novels based on the series, joins the show to talk about the third The Chosen novel "And I Will Give You Rest." He shares how his greatest desire is for people to grow closer to God, how to have real conversations with people who differ in opinion, and how he gives back to make sure the younger generation of writers can speak boldly for Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Rosaria Butterfield, author of "Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age," joins the program to talk about living in absolute truth. Using her experiences and journey, she shares that it's only the Lord who can cleanse us of our sins, discusses how we can be aware of snares that surround us in our pursuit of Biblical truths, and explains how to stand on solid ground in all circumstances. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What makes the book of James so unique? Professor Michael Wise joins the show to breakdown the key themes, highlights, and explain the reflection of ancient Judaism that is often misused or disregarded when reading the book. He also shares why this information is crucial for us as Christians so we can fully understand how to apply the principles of the book to our lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Showing up with a heart for Christ, serving others, and living out our faith can be an afterthought when it comes to our places of work. Barry Rowan, author of "The Spiritual Art of Business: Connecting the Daily with the Divine," joins the program to share how we can transform the way we think about our faith in the context of our work. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Evangelization is a topic that can make even the most faithful Christian pause. Many of us want to tell others about Jesus but don't know how to do so in a friendly and inviting way. Author John Hopper joins the program to talk about his latest book "Giving Jesus Away" and share how to build caring friendships with non-believers, clearly share the good news of Jesus, and enjoy a front row seat to what God is doing in the lives of others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Mark Seignious, Chair of the Department of Communication for the University of Northwestern in St. Paul joins the show to share the powerful story of how adopting a child changed his life. Later, Ray Comfort shares from his new book "Why Jesus" and describes how to handle the challenges and complexities that come from sharing the gospel with people of different backgrounds. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Tim Walsh from Northstar Regional Treatment and Recovery joins the show to share how we can renew our spirit, soul, and body through Christ. He explains that we do this by understanding that we were created to be in relationship with the Lord, that our flesh is not who we truly are, and through discovering that our purpose is ultimately more than fulfilling our wants and needs. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Carmen LaBerge, host of Mornings with Carmen, joins the program to share advice on how we can reflect the mind of Christ in our world today. She talks about sharing the Gospel with a bold voice, knowing the scriptures, stewarding truth and grace with fellow believers, and how to use what God has placed in our hands to glorify him every single day. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

When we keep our struggles hidden, we can feel isolated and alone. Pastor Mike Novotny joins the program to discuss why sharing our struggles and discussing hard-hitting topics as Christians to a fallen world creates opportunities for spiritual growth, as he shares from his new book "Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About But Don't". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Our kids are growing up in a confusing world with an abundance of messages that are contrary to God's word. Pastor Adam Griffin joins the show to share from his new book "When Wrong Seems Right". and discusses how we can help our children discern what is right from wrong. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

In a secular world filled with depression and a growing sense of hopelessness, author and apologist J. Warner Wallace joins Bill to share how turning back to God is the only solution. He starts with talking about what this hopelessness looks like, explains why determining our worldview is important for our outlook on life, and examines how we can effectively share with others the greatest source of hope that comes from the Lord. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on December 13, 2023

We often will never know the impact of the seeds we sow into the lives of others. Pastor Brent McDougal joins Bill once again, today to share how we interpret Luke 10:1-3, the significance of Jesus commissioning His disciples, why the Lord never turns away when we seek His face, and how the first step of faith we make changes our ability to see God's power at work, no matter what we step into. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on September 12, 2023

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Trevor Rubenstein, and Pastor Aaron Braaten join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They share their thoughts on if it's Biblically wrong to be cremated, do a deep dive of Isaiah 53:5, and give tips to mature in constant prayer. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on September 21, 2023

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Trevor Rubenstein, and Pastor Aaron Braaten join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today they discuss the symbolic teachings of Jesus, the grounds for divorce and how it relates to our relationship with Christ, and the deeper meaning behind Luke 9:23. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on September 21, 2023

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 share their hearts for the on-going atrocities in the Middle East, the opportunity we have as Christians to stand with Israel, and how we can find God's grace. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on November 1, 2023

How are we to understand complementarity as Christ followers, as we outline the difference between gender gifts versus gender roles? Bill is joined by Gregg Allison once again to tackle this question, sharing about the process of coming together to understand what Biblical Truth is and the Scripture that outlines the authority Christians are called to submit to. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on August 29, 2023

The believers in Thessalonica were under so much persecution they thought they were in end-times. In Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, he encourages them to pursue their relationship with Christ even in the midst of great suffering and clarifies the rapture. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who shares from 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10. They discuss how a departure will take place for the church, explain the abomination of desolation, and share how there are no signs for the rapture. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on December 5, 2023

In this series, author David Wheaton and Bill examine the importance of understanding the Word of God for a deep and authentic Biblical Christian Worldview. Today they discuss the role of sanctification. Scott Hubbard joins Bill to discuss his article "Get Behind Me, Sluggard: Four Lessons Against Laziness". Together, they study the book of Proverbs, and how to aim for consistency little by little with God's help. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on September 20, 2023

The human mind is one of the most complex things God ever created. Bill is joined by philosopher Ken Samples to discuss his recent article "How Did the Human Mind Come to Be?" Ken shares the argument for Christian theism, discusses if the mind made nature or if nature made our mind, and explains how this information should impact the way we reason. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on December 4, 2023

God is gracious and merciful, but he disciplines his children because of his love for us. Pastor Jonathan Parnell of Cities Church uses Hebrews 12:3-11 sharing how Jesus gave an example for how we can persevere through trials, and how God affirms us as his children through our suffering. Later Dr. Greg Bourgond shares how there are four stages to salvation, discussing the first three and the importance of each one. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on November 7, 2023

The Bible is the most read book in all the world but sadly it is not read well. Author James Coakley shares from his award-winning book "14 Fresh Ways To Enjoy The Bible" how to revitalize our time with God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How do we ignore the enemy when dealing with anxiety, depression, and a feeling of defeat? Pastor Paul Daugherty shares from his new book "Mind Games" and explains how God can take our suffering and turn it into victory. Later, Pastor Jonathan Bourman takes a look at Romans 12:9-15 and John 11 to explain how we can show up for those who are grieving without making it about ourselves. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Faith Radio has partnered with One Child and their global network of churches. Faith Radio's Amanda Nydam joins the program to share the experiences she gained on her recent trip to Nicaragua and talks about the call God has for all of our lives. Convo Notes- If you would like to sponsor a child, there is no better time than right now! To sponsor a child, click here.

Scott Todd, president and CEO of OneChild, talks about why he sponsored a child years ago and how he's seen lives changed through the Hope Centers supported by OneChild. If you would like to sponsor a child, there is no better time than right now! To sponsor a child, click here.

Yolie Lalama, Discovery and Vision Trip Manager at OneChild joins the show and talks about why she's dedicated her life to helping children in extreme poverty. She shares the joy that comes from giving hope, the powerful story of the family she sponsors, and why it's our call as Christians to help those in desperate need. If you would like to sponsor a child, there is no better time than right now! To sponsor a child, click here.

Jason Bentley, Global Partnership Manager at OneChild joins the program to share powerful stories of children in need around the world. He explains the power behind child sponsorship, building personal relationships and sharing the gospel with these children, and how desperate the situation is. If you would like to sponsor a child, there is no better time than right now! To sponsor a child, click here.

One Child's National Director of Radio and Artist Engagement, Faron Dice joins the program to share their mission. He talks about how sponsoring children changes their lives, the goal of opening up new Hope Centers around the world, and much more. Faith Radio's Amanda Nydam also joins to share her recent experience with One Child on a trip to Nicaragua. If you would like to sponsor a child, there is no better time than right now! To sponsor a child, click here.

Pastor Jonna Fantz joins the show to share the history behind the word Hineni, and how we can fully surrender and submit to God's authority in all circumstances. Later, author Greg Finke shares from his book "Joining Jesus on His Mission", his heart for leading others to Christ, and how doing it God's way leads to God results. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Trauma comes from many different experiences and leaves a lasting impact that can create anxiety, depression, and shame. Dr. Gregory Jantz joins Bill to discuss his book "Triumph over Trauma" and outlines how to identify where trauma comes from, gives a couple of his truths for overcoming trauma, and explains the process of post traumatic growth. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on October 17, 2023

When considering racial reconciliation within the church Professor Randy Nelson teaches that in order to bridge the divide we must ask two main questions. 1.) Why is there similarity between the white evangelical church and black church? 2.) Why is there so much political differences between the black church and the white evangelical church. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now! This conversation originally took place on June 13, 2023

Author Shane Winnings joins Bill to discuss his new book "Your Next Leap of Faith". Shane shares his unique story and how we can all follow God's calling for our lives. He explains how we can't live a Christian life without the Holy Spirit, how we will always have peace when we follow the Lord, and how we can obey God in the moment even when he doesn't give us the full picture. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on October 31, 2023

Philosopher Stephen Meyer joins Bill along with Professor Brad Sickler and Brian DeVries of Search Ministries to discuss his book "Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe." He shares what intelligent design is, why there is proof of finetuning from a fine tuner in our world and discusses why Darwinism is fundamentally implausible. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on November 17, 2023

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Pastor Tom Parrish, and Pastor Aaron Braaten join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today they discuss if we receive blessings in life without knowing it, why it's crucial to have discernment with social media, The significance of Hebrews 9:5, why a life well lived is one that serves the Lord each day, and how Christ had a righteous anger. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on September 14, 2023

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Pastor Tom Parrish, and Pastor Aaron Braaten join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today they discuss why more than just baptism is necessary for salvation, when the Lord will return and how He will make His appearance, why the goal of Church discipline leads to restoration, and if we are obligated to tithe as Christians. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on September 14, 2023

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 discuss if you can become a Christian while remaining a Jew, give their thoughts on if a Gentile can transform into Judaism, and have a conversation on Romans 11. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on October 18, 2023

The overarching sexual ethic of our day is "I feel, therefore I am." Pastor Chris Asmus of Vertical Church St. Paul joins Bill to share a message of hope for those battling sexual brokenness, and same-sex attraction. Through his article "Longing for Intimacy" Chris explains how our sexual desires do not have dominion over us and that the fulfillment we desire can only come from the Lord. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on December 15, 2023