The Bill Arnold Show

When you feel frustrated, scared, or overwhelmed, where does that come from? Todd Mulliken joins Bill to share how to dig deeper into our emotions and what they are revealing to us about our circumstances, spiritual health, and more. Then they explore how to handle tough conversations with the people you love most. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back for hour two. Jeff Verdoorn, Trevor Rubenstein, and Pastor Tom Parrish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today, they discuss: praising God for everyday miracles, animal sacrifices, the needs of young believers, the necessity of the virgin birth, and they pray for listeners. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Trevor Rubenstein, and Pastor Tom Parrish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today, they discuss: outreach to Jewish people, the temptation of Jesus, Biblical meditation, unanswered prayers, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

When you first decided to follow Jesus, you may have taken the path to understanding the truth about God. But what about His love? Dr. Randy Newman offers insights into Ephesians 3:14-19. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

How should we handle conversations with others who have different moral beliefs from us? Bill and author and apologist J. Warner Wallace discuss how to navigate tricky situations with non-believers. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Tori Parris shares from her book "Love Is Never Lost: Standing Strong in Faith While Grieving." Then Scott Hubbard talks about his article "Love the Place You Want to Leave." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

If I only trusted God... is something we often tell ourselves or others tell us when we face hard times. Dr. Andy Schuttinga talks about how common this thought is and how we can invite God into our hard times and build trust. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Are there misperceptions about doubt among Christians? Philosopher, theologian, and author of "Christianity Cross-Examined," Kenneth Samples walks through what doubt is and isn't and what to do when we find ourselves experiencing it. Kenneth mentions Gary R. Habermas' book "Dealing with Doubt." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

We take a humorous look at news and life with friend Patrick Albanese. Today, Bill and Patrick discuss forgetting someone's name and how not to do relationships. Then ​Clarence Schuler discusses his book "Finding Hope in a Dark Place: Facing Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety with the Power of Grace." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

The pressure for the church to accept the gay lifestyle is increasing, but Scripture is clear---so how do you love those struggling with homosexuality and not deviate from Scripture? Author Joe Dallas and Bill have a sobering conversation on the topic of homosexuality and the church. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here * This encore presentation originally aired on June 27, 2023

Can you stand behind the Bible as the inspired word of God with confidence? Don Bierle joins Bill and teaches that the Bible is the most accurate book of antiquity in all of human history and much more. For a compilation of Don Bierle's teachings go to Faithsearchlearning.org Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here This encore episode originally aired on June 16, 2023

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back for hour two. Dr. Greg Bourgond and Pastor Tom Parrish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today, they discuss: praying in the name of Jesus Christ, Jesus's baptism, Matt 7:21-23, stopping Eve from sin, mental health or demonic, demonic oppression and possession, stronghold sins, revelation and truth of scripture, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This encore episode originally aired on June 08, 2023

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Dr. Greg Bourgond, Jeff Verdoorn, and Pastor Tom Parrish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today they talk about how we approach the presence of spiritual warfare as Christians, what it means to truly surrender to Christ, how to bring the presence of Jesus to those who are mentally ill, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This episode originally aired on June 29, 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 back Pastor Pat Nemmers to continue their discussion on bearing fruit in our lives, looking at John 15. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This encore presentation originally aired on June 06, 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 special guest Pastor Pat Nemmers for a rich conversation on John 15:1-17. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This encore episode originally aired on May 10, 2023

We open up "Ask the Professor", with Bill and Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, with a discussion on those who say they are "spiritual but not religious," the difference between "Son of God" and "Son of Man", and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This encore episode originally aired on May 02, 2023

Why did Jesus ask people to be quiet about His miracle? Dr. Leighton Flowers and Bill have an intriguing conversation about the mystery of God's intention and strategy as it pertains to: judicial hardening of the heart, choosing the weak to confound the strong, blinding of their eyes, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This encore presentation originally aired on April 13, 2023

We all have tasks we don't want to do-- but do you know there are reasons why we put things off for another day? Dr. Andy Schuttinga joins Bill for a fun-filled, yet informative conversation on procrastination. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This encore presentation originally aired on June 12, 2023

How do we share the good news of Jesus in a culture that embraces "my truth, your truth"? Bill welcomes special guest Andrew Davis who answers this listener question before teaching on 1 Corinthians. He gives background on the culture and history of Corinth and talks about what Paul was up against as he preached the good news of Jesus to the people in Corinth. You can find all Davis' 69 sermons about 1 Corinthians here. Andrew Davis mentions Jonathan Edwards "Heaven Is a World of Love" Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This encore presentation originally aired on Dec 13, 2022

The Bible teaches that God is always faithful, that He's always true to His Word. But what if it doesn't look that way to you? You're not alone. Author and Pastor Jon Bloom of desiringgod.org brings hope through his book, "True to His Word: 100 Meditations on the Faithfulness of God." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here * This podcast originally aired on May 30, 2023

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Dr. Greg Bourgond, Jeff Verdoorn, and Pastor Tom Parrish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They continue their discussion, talking about how our God's sovereignty is always in control, even though the evil one is at work in this world, the process of working out our salvation, bringing our requests to God in prayer, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Mary Stauffer and her 8 year old daughter Beth were kidnapped at gunpoint in 1980, Mary was then raped repeatedly for the next 53 days. Mary and her husband Irv tell their story with eyes always on the Lord and the sufficiency of His grace. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here This encore episode originally aired on June 29, 2022

Not anger, bitterness, or addiction can stop the love of Jesus from transforming your heart. Robynne S. joins Bill to tell her story of becoming a messianic Jew and the freedom she found when Jesus helped her to forgive. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The pressure for the church to accept the gay lifestyle is increasing, but Scripture is clear---so how do you love those struggling with homosexuality and not deviate from Scripture? Author Joe Dallas and Bill have a sobering conversation on the topic of homosexuality and the church. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Who are you? It's a common enough question but how you respond can tell you what you value. Dr. Greg Bourgond and his grandson Gaelan Smith join Afternoons for a rich conversation on knowing your purpose, morals, and values. Then Bill and Greg Headington continue their series and study of the book of Daniel. Today, Greg teaches from Daniel 3 on a fireproof faith. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There's no in between, we're either growing together or growing apart. Todd Mulliken joins Bill to talk about accepting our differences without being defined by them, elevating affirmations over criticisms, having the hard conversations with a sense of invitation instead of interrogation, the process of bringing energy towards each other in Jesus, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This encore episode originally aired on May 5, 2023

We take a humorous look at news and life with friend Patrick Albanese. Today, Bill and Patrick discuss what good friends will do for each other and the emotional connection of your testimony. Then author Jared Brock joins Bill for a lively conversation on the human side of Jesus, through his book," A God Named Josh: Uncovering the Human Life of Jesus Christ." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

We all face challenging, heartbreaking experiences that require us to make important decisions. Dr. Wendy Patrick says we need to anchor ourselves to the Lord and His Word for wisdom through her book, "Why Bad Looks Good." Then Bill is joined by evangelist Ray Comfort for a stimulating conversation centered around fear of the Lord and our prayer life, through his book, "How to Make Sure God Hears Your Prayers." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *Wendy Patrick's encore episode originally aired on May 26, 2023. *Ray Comfort's encore episode originally aired on March 13, 2023.

We all have stress in our life - but did you know that something good can come from the stress you are feeling. Dr. Marcus Bachmann joins Afternoons for a profound conversation on how stress can be an opportunity for God to take you into a deeper relationship with Him. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back for hour two. Dr. Greg Bourgond, Jeff Verdoorn, and Pastor Tom Parrish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today they discuss: sharing the gospel, the ascension, quail in the desert, forgiving yourself, mark of the beast, shame vs guilt, new heaven and new earth, infant death, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Dr. Greg Bourgond, Jeff Verdoorn, and Pastor Tom Parrish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today they discuss: tragedy of the Titanic sub, surrendering your life to Christ, the sequence of creation, prayer requests, chosen by God, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In today's climate of communication it is very easy to let your opinion be known regardless of the consequences. However, as Christ followers we have been given a different command. Rebecca Rhee joins Afternoons to teach on self-restraint and self-control. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

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 fourth fundamental of a Christian worldview which is restoration. (The Four Fundamentals of a Christian Worldview: creation, corruption, redemption, and restoration.) We all make mistakes --but you might be surprised how important mistakes are in the growth process. Scott Hubbard joins Bill for a transparent conversation on how failure is inherent in the leadership process and how we respond to failure can change our trajectory, through his article, "Good Leaders Fail Well: How Mistakes become a Staircase." 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. Today, Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn talks about 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20, sharing about how to respond to persecution, the common spiritual battle all Christians face, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers Ken Harrison joins Bill to talk about living as a true follower of Christ even when hatred is present and how to respond to the gender identity crisis. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins Bill to share about seeking the face of God wholeheartedly, what it looks like to truly fear the Lord, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Part of emotional intelligence is being self aware and self censoring. Dr. Andy Schuttinga joins Bill for a riveting conversation on how understanding your limitations, curiosity, and listening can be signs of high emotional intelligence --and how high emotional intelligence can help in spreading the gospel. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here * This encore presentation originally aired May 15, 2023

So often, the Third Person of the Trinity gets the least attention. He is considered confusing or mysterious. Today, Bill welcomes Gregg Allison for a rich conversation on the Scriptural identity and purpose of the Holy Spirit, through his book, "God, Gift and Guide: Knowing the Holy Spirit." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here *This encore presentation originally aired on May 31, 2023

Fan favorite Friday with Friends is back! Today Bill is joined by Gordie Hampson for a story of strength in the face of adversity. Then Trevor Rubenstein of Chosen People Ministries, joins Bill to share his story of finding Jesus through the invitation from a cult. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now! * Trevor's encore episode originally aired on May 22, 2023

Can you stand behind the Bible as the inspired word of God with confidence? Don Bierle joins Bill and teaches that the Bible is the most accurate book of antiquity in all of human history and much more. For a compilation of Don Bierle's teachings go to Faithsearchlearning.org Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back for hour two. Dr. Greg Bourgond, Jeff Verdoorn, and Pastor Tom Parrish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today they discuss: submitting to Christ, sin nature, Abraham's character, Mordecai and Haman, revelation of scripture, salvation after the rapture, mortality of Christ, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Dr. Greg Bourgond, Jeff Verdoorn and Pastor Tom Parrish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today, they discuss: 1 Samuel 10, wives submitting to their husbands, Old Testament burial, cremation, death for the unbeliever, clean and unclean food, ghosts, Jesus as Lord, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The long relaxing days of summer are here and so is the return of the Sun-burnt Summer Series 2023! Today, special guest Dr. Walt Larimore discusses 5 habits that can extend your life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Bill welcomes back fan favorite J.Warner Wallace from Cold Case Christianity to discuss a variety of topics including: worldviews, the sinners prayer, evangelism, objective standard, Hebrews 9:27, the Romans road, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here *This encore episode originally aired on May 10, 2023

We open up "Ask the Professor", with Bill and Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, with a discussion on: Acts 4: 23-24, corporate prayer, sign of Jonah, atonement vs propitiation of sin, Hebrews 9:27, 1 Peter 3:18-19, declaring war on sin, communion, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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!

We all have tasks we don't want to do-- but do you know there are reasons why we put things off for another day? Dr. Andy Schuttinga joins Bill for a fun-filled, yet informative conversation on procrastination. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We take a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Today, Bill and Patrick celebrate dads and discuss their influence in the home. Then David Myles joins Bill and Rosey B. for a conversation on God's faithful provision. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now!

Divine grace is given without any expectation of return--it is a bi-product of God's unconditional love. Professor Peter Hill and Bill talk about our hunger for God's grace that moves us into a deeper relationship with God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This episode originally aired on May 16, 2023

We are told that we are suppose to retire-- but is that Biblical? Bill is joined by Joel Malick where he teaches that retirement is much more than just financial security through his book Afterwork. Then Bill and Greg Headington continue their series and study of the book of Daniel. Today, Greg teaches what Daniel 2:24-49 says about godly wisdom and how it can be acquired. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back for hour two. Dr. Greg Bourgond and Pastor Tom Parrish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today, they discuss: praying in the name of Jesus Christ, Jesus's baptism, Matt 7:21-23, stopping Eve from sin, mental health or demonic, demonic oppression and possession, stronghold sins, revelation and truth of scripture, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here