The Bill Arnold Show

In our world today narcissism is a buzz word--but what actually is narcissism? Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries joins Bill to teach on the nine attributes of narcissism, healthy boundaries, and hope. 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

We take a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Today, Bill and Patrick discuss the best advice from mom's. Then Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Rosey B. for a sobering conversation on suicide and the power of the invitation. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now!

Film maker Tim Mahoney is on a quest to proof the historic validity of Scripture. When he joins Bill on Afternoons, they have a fascinating conversation about filming The Journey to Mount Sinai II. The Journey to Mount Sinai II will be in 700 theaters across the United States on May 15 and May 17. Click here to purchase your tickets and find a theater near you. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Luke takes great pains through the gospel of Luke and Acts to establish that Jesus and Christianity are not politically subversive. Pastor Brent Kuhlman joins Bill to teach on Luke's intention to establish the innocence of Jesus. Then author Victoria Riollano joins Afternoons for an inspiring conversation on how to equip your mother's heart to fight for their family's faith through her book Warrior Mother. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Tom Parrish and Jeff Verdoorn give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics including: false prophets, Satan's fall, falling away, assurance of salvation, covering a multitude of sins, and much more. Then Bill is joined by apologist Eric Hernandez for a stimulating conversation on the importance of identifying strongholds when sharing the gospel. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Tom Parrish and Jeff Verdoorn join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They talk about the roots of bitterness, knowing false teachers, witnessing to others, church fathers, Psalm 22, persecuted church, Ephesians 1:13-14, grieving the Holy Spirit, the judgement seat of Christ, 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. 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

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

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 teaches on 1 Thessalonians 1. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now!

Have you asked yourself --why am I suffering? This is a question that has perplexed mankind since the beginning of time. Professor Randy Nelson joins Bill to navigate through several different perspectives on suffering. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now!

Gender confusion is directly tied to our identity. Dr. Marcus Bachmann teaches that gender dysphoria is someone who has assigned biological body parts at birth that they feel are incorrect. Dr. Bachmann teaches how we can respond with God's love --and still stand on truth. 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 discuss God's perfect balance between men and women. Then Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Rosey B. for more conversation on Psalm 103. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now!

A fruitful conversation builds and creates something that didn't exist before --allowing all parties the opportunity to grow. Rick Mattson and Jonna Fantz teach that being a good conversationist can change how you bring the gospel into the world. A good conversationist is an active listener, allows others to finish their thoughts, listens to the direction of the Holy Spirit, and much more. This conversation originally aired on April 17, 2023 Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now!

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

Doug Groothuis, author of "Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith," joins Bill to share about the need to address our sin issue, why as individuals specifically we're justified through the work of Christ, the importance of remembering that the Trinity cannot be broken, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Tom Parrish and Jeff Verdoorn join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They talk about why we know that Jesus takes all marriage ceremonies very seriously, faith alone granting us our salvation, why we're saved once for all time, what it means to pray with expectancy, 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. Today, Bill welcomes Dr. Erik Thoennes. to talk about what it means to live a cross shaped life as they go through Matthew 16. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

What could change if we didn't allow our momentary experiences of struggle to let us forget the promises of God? Alex McFarland joins Bill to talk about the promise we find in Jeremiah 29:13 and the opportunity that troubles present for us. Scott Hubbard, an editor for Desiring God, shares with Bill the need for us to continually look up even in the moments of pain. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

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

Every time you read the Bible you learn new things. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins Bill for an instructional conversation on understanding Jesus' parables. Does our interaction with the environment have any impact on the life and health of the unborn? Bill is joined by Dr. Cal Beisner of Cornwall Alliance for a factual conversation on environmental causes and the Pro-Life movement. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As believers we can rest in the fact that the Lord is always working behind the scenes to accomplish His will. Ken Samples joins Bill to share six Biblical truths about God and government. They talk about God being the head of justice and wisdom, praying even for those who persecute us, remembering that His ultimate Kingdom is not of this world, and more. 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 outline how the evil one draws us in through temptation. Then Pastor David Myles joins Bill to talk about the art of listening to one another and why we crave conversations about meaning. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Do we all have the same answers to what salvation means? In this series, Bill is on a quest to find out-- he invites his guests to share their view on salvation by having them all answer the same seven questions. Today, Bill welcomes Jeff Verdoorn. We are just finishing our Spring Fundraiser--if you would like to become part of the Faith Radio giving family there is no better time than right now! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give joyfully now: Click here *This encore presentation originally aired on April 11, 2023

We all need peace --and living an authentic life of peace in Christ is our loudest testimony to the world. Mitch Glaser and Thom Berkowitz join Bill for an important message of the true peace only found in a relationship with Christ. We are just finishing our Spring Fundraiser--if you would like to become part of the Faith Radio giving family there is no better time than right now! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give joyfully now: Click here *This encore presentation originally aired on April 11, 2023

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Tom Parrish and Jeff Verdoorn give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics including: speaking up in love, fear of the Lord, sinners or saints, power of prayer, obedience and consequences, generosity, and much more. 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 *Ray Comfort's encore episode originally aired on March 13, 2023.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Tom Parrish and Jeff Verdoorn give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics including: fruit of the spirit in the area of self control, God's will, learned obedience, the cause of evil, pre-destination, Christ-like response, God's design for gender, different types of love, the wrath of God, 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. Today, Bill welcomes author and pastor Mark Atteberry for a rich conversation on three words of Christ, "silence --be still" through Matthew 8. We are hosting our Spring Fundraiser--if you would like to become part of the Faith Radio giving family there is no better time than right now! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give joyfully now: Click here * This encore episode originally aired on September 21, 2022

We all seek connection with others but its not always easy to be in relationship with the people in your circle of influence. Heather Holleman, author of "The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility," shares about the gift of genuinely listening, curiosity, breaking conversational habits, and much more. We are hosting our Spring Fundraiser--if you would like to become part of the Faith Radio giving family there is no better time than right now! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give joyfully now: Click here *This encore presentation originally aired on November 4, 2022

What is success and how do we get there? Dr. Roger Parrott joins Bill for a lively discussion on the road map given to us by Jesus in the Beatitudes, from Matthew 5:1-12. We are hosting our Spring Fundraiser--if you would like to become part of the Faith Radio giving family there is no better time than right now! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give joyfully now: Click here *This encore presentation originally aired on October 31, 2022

What is intellectual humility? Professor Peter Hill tells us that it is the motivational drive to understand--not a motivation to persuade. Bill and Peter have a fascinating conversation on what hinders intellectual humility and how to respond with humility without conceding your Christian beliefs. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here * This encore presentation originally aired on March 23, 2023

Hostility in our world today is at an all-time high. Author Joe Dallas joins Bill to discuss our current culture of self-righteousness and its effect on the church, through his book, "Christians in a Cancel Culture: Speaking with Truth and Grace in a Hostile World." We all want to hear the words,"well done good and faithful servant" but many believers know they are not living up to God's calling on their lives. Bill welcomes chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers Ken R. Harrison to discuss courageous faith through his book, "A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here * This encore presentation originally aired on April 12, 2023

Food can play important role in how we connect with one another. Guest host Mark Seignious welcomes Jason Meyer and Ming-Jinn Tong for a delicious discussion on the beauty of food as a conduit to the gospel. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Guest host Mark Seignious welcomes Tom Parrish, Rick Mattson, and Dr.Greg Bourgond as they give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics including: the role of food in the Bible, rewards in heaven, new wine skins, confidence and humility, evangelism, Biblical hyperbole, continual sin, 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. Today, Bill welcomes special guest Pastor Colin Smith for a lively conversation on John 6. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This encore presentation originally aired on March 15, 2023

Worldviews drive our world. Your worldview is how you perceive the world and it is the catalyst of how you live your life. In this series, 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 fundamentals of a Christian worldview. Did you know everyone commits to some sort of position? The more important question to ask is whether or not the position is Biblical. Alex McFarland joins Bill to teach on heresy in the church. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now!

We open up "Ask the Professor", with Bill and Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, with a discussion on Judas, hypocrisy, Micah 3:8, Peter's denial, praying with a non-believer, Revelation 21 vs 1, John the Baptist, eternal life 1 John 5, doubt, accepting the mark of the beast, the poetry of the prophets, wicked heart or demonic influence, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

It might feel like you are not communicating with your love ones-- actually you are communicating, a lot! Dr. Glenn Pickering joins Bill and teaches that blame, arguments, and defending is communication just not the kind that is fruitful. In this program Glenn teaches how to communicate with clarity, discernment, and God's love. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here.

A fruitful conversation builds and creates something that didn't exist before --allowing all parties the opportunity to grow. Rick Mattson and Jonna Fantz teach that being a good conversationist can change how you bring the gospel into the world. A good conversationist is an active listener, allows others to finish their thoughts, listens to the direction of the Holy Spirit, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now!

We take a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Today, Bill and Patrick talk about how our priorities and preferences change as we age. Then Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Rosey B. to discuss the depth of Psalm 103. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now!

When we are children we need adults to translate the world. When dysfunction has been a part of childhood it can change the way you respond to life as an adult. Counselor Jody Goldie joins Bill for an eye-opening discussion on the detriment of being unaccompanied or emotionally not cared for as a child, and how to heal. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Every Christian who studies the Word of God is practicing theology, because "theology" means the study of the nature of God. When pastor Clayton Kraby joins Afternoons, we learn that understanding the Word of God is fundamental to growing in knowledge, understanding and wisdom. Culture is doing its best to convince the world there is nothing special about Jesus. And many Christians never get beyond a Sunday school understanding of their own faith. As a result, Christianity's most important historical fact--the resurrection--is often the most misunderstood, relegated to Easter and funeral services, creating a powerless Christianity. Jeremiah Johnston joins Bill to discuss why we need a resurrected centered faith through his book, "Body of Proof." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Tom Parrish and Dr.Greg Bourgond give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics including: rewards in heaven, consequences of sin, spiritual gift inventory, work out your salvation, the new earth, vetting a church, giving, prayer, new and old wine skins, age of accountability, 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. Today, Bill welcomes Laurie Polich Short to teach on the presence and peace of God through Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 2: 1-12, and Luke 8: 40-56. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Hostility in our world today is at an all-time high. Author Joe Dallas joins Bill to discuss our current culture of self-righteousness and its effect on the church, through his book, "Christians in a Cancel Culture.: Speaking with Truth and Grace in a Hostile World." We all want to hear the words,"well done good and faithful servant" but many believers know they are not living up to God's calling on their lives. Bill welcomes chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers Ken R. Harrison to discuss courageous faith through his book, "A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Do we all have the same answers to what salvation means? In this series, Bill is on a quest to find out-- he invites his guests to share their view on salvation by having them all answer the same seven questions. Today, Bill welcomes Jeff Verdoorn. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We all need peace --and living an authentic life of peace in Christ is our loudest testimony to the world. Mitch Glaser and Thom Berkowitz join Bill for an important message of the true peace only found in a relationship with Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now!

Do you want a closer relationship with Christ? Good news --you only need to open up the Scriptures. Pastor Adam Ramsey joins Bill for an invitational conversation on the words of Christ through his book, "Truly, truly I say to you: Meditations on the words of Jesus through the gospel of John." Then our Greek expert Chris Palmer reminds us that God's grace is our constant companion through 1 Corinthians 15:10. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here * The encore episode with Chris Palmer originally aired on February 13, 2023.

We take a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Today, Bill and Patrick talk about jobs of the past/present, and the the lessons learned in childhood. Then Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Rosey B. for a joy-filled discussion on Resurrection Day through John 20. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now!