The Bill Arnold Show

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

There's an intersection where the depression we experience in life meets the armor of God. Jenita Pace and her brother Karl, current Captain in the Marines, join Bill to share about knowing your enemy and recognizing what the Word of God means, more than just what it says. They talk about re-fortifying our faith every single day, why we don't have to "earn God," and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on October 6, 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

The Christmas season is a time for reflection. Patrick Albanese joins Bill to talk about Advent and preparing our hearts and homes for the true meaning of Christmas. David Myles then shares how we can use technology and text messaging for the right reasons, and how there are many little ways to encourage those around us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Josh Mulvihill from RenewaNation joins Bill to share tips we can use to help our children walk in faith with the Lord. He discusses how we need to apply the truths of the Bible in our world today, manage our kids influences by asking if the fruit being produced by them is honoring to God, and why we need to be the first and loudest voice in our little one's life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on November 14, 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

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

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

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

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

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 aired on November 6, 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

Patrick Albanese is back with Bill as the two discuss leaning into discomfort, and how we often tie our accomplishments with what we think we can do rather than what we can do. David Myles then joins to teach about leading people to Christ. Later he shares from Romans 6:23 and how we can apply it to our life. 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 in Mark 11:12-14 to discuss if there is a symbolic meaning behind the fig tree, and then take a look at if the Gospels are put together chronologically. Later, they explain why we have communion, and answer how we can remain civil in our world today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on November 8, 2023

Bill is joined by Clay Kraby of Reasonable Theology to discuss his new article "57 Great Books Every Christian Should Own" as he explains the importance for every Christian to have a solid library. Later, Greg Headington starts a new series going through the book of Exodus. Greg introduces the study by explaining why we should read the Old Testament and shares how we can better understand the Torah. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on November 10, 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 talk about how Church shouldn't be an event but a lifestyle, the right steps to take when helping someone through a difficult time, what our first thought should be when we start a prayer, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on November 9, 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 with Old Testament history, discuss their views on male and female roles within the church, answer who to seek forgiveness from after a divorce, if angels can sin against God, and take a deep examination of John 3:3. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on November 9, 2023

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

How do you respond when someone says something that is biblically unsound? Alex McFarland joins Bill to discuss just that, and the idea of original sin, atonement, and the exclusivity of Christianity. Bill then welcomes his new producer Wyatt Morrell and his wife Hayley onto the show to discuss the desire to be involved in a community of believers, and the importance of honoring God in their marriage. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

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

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

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

Patrick Albanese joins Bill as they discuss the difference between excitement and anticipation. They take a look at Romans 12:11 and share how we can make sure we never lack passion for serving God. In light of Thanksgiving David Myles then shares how we can be thankful for all God has done for us, as he uses Psalm 95:1-7 and Philippians 4:4-8 to show how we can meditate on the goodness the season brings. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

It is considered by many to be the greatest Biblical discovery of modern times. Professor Michael Wise joins the show to discuss the Dead Sea Scrolls. He explains what the Dead Sea Scrolls are, how their discovery shows the Bible has been passed down carefully and we can be confident in the scriptures, and shares what they say about the Messiah. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on October 23, 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

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

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

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. Later, Thanksgiving reminds us to be grateful instead of grumbling and complaining--but what are we actually thankful for? Bill and Beverly Coniaris have a convicting conversation about the true provider of all our needs. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here The conversation with Beverly Coniaris originally took place on Nov. 23, 2022

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

Josh Mulvihill from RenewaNation joins Bill to share tips we can use to help our children walk in faith with the Lord. He discusses how we need to apply the truths of the Bible in our world today, manage our kids influences by asking if the fruit being produced by them is honoring to God, and why we need to be the first and loudest voice in our little one's life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

Patrick Albanese joins Bill as the two discuss the importance of having a soft touch as Christians, and how we can look for opportunities to affirm others. David Myles then joins with a special guest to share how it's easy to misinterpret scripture, but vital that we understand the context of what we are reading so that we can get the most out of it. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In Acts 17:16-31, Paul is connecting to those who have never heard of Christ by meeting them in the place they're currently in. Dr. Tim Walsh from Northstar Regional Treatment and Recovery joins the show to share how we can take the same approach, and why it's important to first spiritually connect with non-believers, before sharing the Gospel. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on October 16, 2023.