The Bill Arnold Show

God created us to flourish with fellow believers and be in communion with one another. Counselor Jody Goldie of The Collaborative joins Bill to share the importance of connection and communication when dealing with trauma and emotional grief, and discusses how we are called to walk with those on their faith journey no matter whatever stage of life they're currently in. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on November 29, 2023

We live out the calling of the Gospel in our lives when we care for the needy. Dr. Erik Thoennes joins Bill once again, to share the story of how his family came together though adoption, how to approach sharing the truth of the Gospel with young adults looking for direction on their next steps, living as deep people who avoid the shallow things, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on July 17, 2023

Marshall Segal, author and managing editor of desiringgod.org joins Bill to share how we can help those who are suffering as he discusses one of his latest articles "Find Your Way to Help the Hurting." Later Jen Bradbury joins to discuss her book "Faith Beyond Youth Group." and the five ways to form character and cultivate lifelong discipleship. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on November 21, 2023

When catastrophe strikes, our true feelings towards God are revealed. Rebecca Rhee joins Bill to study 1 Kings 17 and share how we can receive joyfully from the Lord in every instance. They first look at how God takes our empty hands and makes them full, discuss how to be thankful for the little things in life, and share how to remain secure in God's care in all circumstances. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on December 12, 2023

Your story is important because you are important to God. Dr. Marcus Bachmann joins Bill to share why telling your story matters. He shares that telling your story can unlock healing for others, why vulnerability is not a weakness, and how we can all be intentional listeners creating a safe environment. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on November 13, 2023

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 if the Bible teaches us to pray to the Holy Spirit, discuss Spiritual Gifts and the validity of speaking in tongues, take a look at 1 Peter 3:18-19, and study several other passages and how they apply to our lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on November 2, 2023

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 stop sinning after you've given your life to Christ, teach on Jesus being the only path to heaven, explain what the millennium will look like, have another conversation on baptism, and examine how we should respond if we think God is speaking to us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on November 2, 2023

Arguments happen, and how we respond and move forward is vital for our relationships. Dr. Glenn Pickering joins Bill to discuss why we need to be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, why playing "Tag" can never result in resolution, and other helpful tips to remember during our arguments. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally aired on October 3, 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 how we can become more like Christ, and how resistance strengthens our Christian worldview. Pastor Brent Kuhlman then joins Bill to breakdown Luke 18:1-8 and the lessons we can learn from it. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on October 18, 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. Today, Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn goes through each chapter of 1 Thessalonians as they refer to the rapture of the church. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place May 23, 2023

Peace is something only God can provide. Alex McFarland joins Bill to discuss John 14:27 and explains how the world lies to us and that it's only when we receive Christ that we can experience true inner peace. Later Dr. Greg Bourgond discusses the wrath of God and why the Lord disciplines the ones he loves. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place November 1, 2023

The younger generation doesn't seem to have an interest in their faith, and more people continue to walk away from it. Aaron Pierce, International Mission Director of Steiger International joins Bill to discuss this topic and share from his new book "Not Beyond Reach". Aaron shares how to communicate the gospel in a way that is clear, the difference between a spiritual conversation and a gospel conversation, and how to share our faith to others with courage even when we are afraid. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on December 22, 2023

Author and apologist J. Warner Wallace joins Bill to share his thoughts on why people are falling away from God. He talks about why you should scrutinize your faith as long as you're doing it academically, shares why the satisfaction we seek can only be found in God, and explains why wrestling with God is actually a good thing in our faith journey. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on November 8, 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 uses 2 Thessalonians 1 to share how we as Christians can respond to persecution like the Thessalonians did. He also answers why we need to testify the Gospel before the day of judgement. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally aired on November 21, 2023

Alex McFarland joins Bill to discuss the current persecution in Israel, the history behind it, and how we should respond to this as Christians. Dr. O.S. Hawkins then joins to discuss his book "The Connection Code: Relationship Advice from Philemon ". He discusses with Bill what we can learn from the book of Philemon, the power of affirmation, and how God made us to connect with each other. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now These conversations originally took place on October 25, 2023

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. This hour they are joined by special guest Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek who serves as President of the University of Northwestern St. Paul. Dr. Hoornbeek shares how every decision he makes for the University is taken to the Lord in prayer, the guys talk about the characteristics of an ambassador for Christ, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on November 30, 2023

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 examining Luke 1:5-25 and share what we can take away from it, discuss the benefits that come from fasting, look at what the scriptures say about judgement and are joined at the end by Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek who serves as President of the University of Northwestern St. Paul. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on November 30, 2023

Jesus told his disciples they would face persecution and intense suffering, so we shouldn't be surprised by the hostility we receive as Christians. Author Joe Dallas joins Bill to discuss his new book "Christians in a Cancel Culture." Joe shares how we can be equipped with the truth to respond righteously to those who persecute us and how we can stand firm in our beliefs through all circumstances. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on November 27, 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. They spend time discussing where antisemitism stemmed from and share that God will always protect Israel regardless of how much persecution the Jewish nation faces. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The strongest force against the belief in God is atheism. Bill is joined by Ken Samples as the two of them discuss an article from an atheist philosopher. They take a look at the strongest atheistic argument, the Christian doctrine of original sin, and why the creation of the world is the greatest proof for God's existence. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on October 2, 2023

It's hard to forgive others who have hurt us. Dr. Todd Mulliken joins Bill to discuss how we can forgive those who have purposely wronged us. They talk about how we can move forward and forgive how the Lord forgave us, how to make sure we don't let what happened to us define us, and to make sure we are fully forgiving and not harnessing resentment. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on October 31, 2023

Merry Christmas to all! Bill welcomes prolific author and storyteller Ace Collins onto the show to discuss the meaning behind this special day. He starts by sharing how to navigate the season and finding joy after suffering loss. He then takes a closer look at some of the most beloved Christmas carols and hymns, and shares from his book "The Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas." and the meaning behind Christmas colors, Mistletoe, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on December 11, 2023

Developing routines can help keep us focused on our spiritual growth and studying the word of God. Scott Hubbard joins Bill to discuss his article "Just Not Feeling It" and shares how we can revive our relationship with the Lord. Pastor David Myles then joins for a special Christmas edition of the Monday afternoon mix, as he sits down with Bill to spend time in prayer and reflection. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here The conversation with Scott Hubbard originally aired on December 18, 2023

Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries joins Bill to share how the names of the characters in the book of Ruth have special significance as do the events which form the backstory of Christmas in Bethlehem some 1,000 years before it happened. Through this he shows how we see the beginning of an everlasting kingdom, and our need for a Kinsman Redeemer. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on November 29, 2023

The younger generation doesn't seem to have an interest in their faith, and more people continue to walk away from it. Aaron Pierce, International Mission Director of Steiger International joins Bill to discuss this topic and share from his new book "Not Beyond Reach". Aaron shares how to communicate the gospel in a way that is clear, the difference between a spiritual conversation and a gospel conversation, and how to share our faith to others with courage even when we are afraid. 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 if we should be praying for and obeying our leaders regardless of their views because God has put them in power, discuss the concept of the rapture, talk about the conversion of Saul in Acts 9:1-19, study Job 4:12-21, 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. They discuss the beginning of creation and the idea behind "The Big Bang Theory", if we choose faith or if God gives it too us, if Christians will go through the tribulation, share details about the event of Jesus's birth, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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. Bill welcomes back Dr. Jerry Root who shares from Mark 12:28-34 where Jesus answers the question of what the greatest commandment is. Dr. Root teaches how to catch ourselves before we start to drift away from God and shares what loving the Lord and others with all our hearts should look like. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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. They conclude the series by giving an overview of what they've covered in the past year. Bill is then joined by Chris Watts who serves as Director of Academy Operations for Prison Fellowship. Chris shares their mission and discusses their current Angel Tree project to help children whose parents have been incarcerated. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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 wraps up this study by looking at 2 Thessalonians 2:11-3:18. He shares how those who are in Christ will receive no condemnation but rather eternal life, and how to stand firm in the midst of spiritual battles and persecution. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

God made our minds extremely complex and complicated. Dr. Andy Schuttinga joins Bill to teach us about the different defense mechanisms, and how they are used. He shares through real life examples and questions how our defense mechanisms are deployed, what a healthy defense mechanism can look like versus a negative one, and how to spot the signs to know what triggers them. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Christmas is a special time of year. Bill welcomes prolific author and storyteller Ace Collins onto the show to discuss the meaning behind Christmas. Ace starts by sharing how the candy cane is so much more than just a treat, takes a closer look at some of the most beloved Christmas carols and hymns, and shares about other traditions through his book "The Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Developing routines can help keep us focused on our spiritual growth and studying the word of God. Scott Hubbard joins Bill to discuss his article "Just Not Feeling It" and shares how we can revive our relationship with the Lord. Pastor David Myles then joins to discuss the indescribable gift of the incarnation found in John 1:14-18 and shares how it's the greatest gift we've ever received. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are several places in the Bible that express the importance of prayer. Author Jesse B. Hamilton joins Bill to discuss this idea and his book "Prayer: The Church's Great Need". He shares how to pray in a way that makes us more effective, the power it has when we fully commit ourselves to it, and how sincerity shows God our heart and desires are aligned with his. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on November 20, 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

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 John 6:44 and what it says, discuss the Hebrew language, share if God is disappointed in us when we refuse him, what we can take away from Daniel being in the Den of Lions, 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. They discuss the difference between an acquittance and a personal friend, how to love others through their sin while not compromising our beliefs, take a look at Mark 6:52, share what replacement theology is, and much 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. They share the history and facts of Hannukah, misconceptions of the event, discuss how it compares to Christmas and if Christians should celebrate it. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

When catastrophe strikes, our true feelings towards God are revealed. Rebecca Rhee joins Bill to study 1 Kings 17 and share how we can receive joyfully from the Lord in every instance. They first look at how God takes our empty hands and makes them full, discuss how to be thankful for the little things in life, and share how to remain secure in God's care in all circumstances. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

One of the most important things Jesus did in his time on earth was teach, but he was so much more. Bill and Beverly Coniaris discuss what we can conclude from Jesus's teachings and share that in order to have God the Father, we cannot disregard Jesus. Later Dr. Greg Bourgond wraps up his discussion on salvations trajectory by explaining the four stages we experience as believers and exclaiming that we are all significant in God's eyes. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Christmas is a special time of year. Bill welcomes prolific author and storyteller Ace Collins onto the show to discuss the meaning behind Christmas. He starts by sharing how to navigate the season and finding joy after suffering loss. He then takes a closer look at some of the most beloved Christmas carols and hymns, and shares from his book "The Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas." and the meaning behind Christmas colors, Mistletoe, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How can we share hope to those who need it? Patrick Albanese joins Bill as they discuss Faith Radio's "Give hope for Christmas" initiative and share how we can be the hands and feet of Jesus this Christmas season. Later, Bill welcomes Pastor David Myles who shares the glorious story of Jesus's birth in Luke 2 and the peace that comes from Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

the Bible tells us we should consider it an honor to suffer for Christ's sake. Pastor Andy Davis joins Bill to run through twelve benefits that come from Christian suffering. He shares how suffering produces character, purifies our faith, and gives us a chance to put our faith on display to a lost world. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on November 14, 2023

Andrew Gorski is an Avant Ministries missionary in Poland trying to lead as many people to Christ as he can. He joins Bill to share his mission, the work being done at the Poland: EP Impact Center, and more. Bill then welcomes back Greg Headington to continue his series on the book of Exodus. Greg shares from Exodus 1-2 and how one of the best traits we can have as Christians is moral courage. 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 if a Christian can walk away from God's protected hand, how nothing can separate us from God's love, how being right with God above all else matters most, debate if homeschooling and Christian education is the best option for our youth, 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. They start by discussing witnessing to someone who doesn't believe there is anything after physical death, explain that how we feel vs what God wants for us are two different things, share the significance of the book of Philemon even though it's only one chapter, and talk about what discernment looks like. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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. Pastor and author Jarrett Stephens joins Bill to study John 3 and the story of Nicodemus. Through this passage we learn that Jesus is aware of what is on our hearts, and that there is no path to Heaven unless we are born again in Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

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