The Bill Arnold Show

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

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Dr. Greg Bourgond and Pastor Tom Parrish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today, they discuss: the slippery slope of sin, making disciples, your deepest desire, being a Proverbs 31 woman in a difficult season, a godly man, temptation, freedom from anxiety and stress, assurance of salvation, evil and the goodness 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 special guest pastor Adam Ramsey for a rich conversation about Lazarus in John 11. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There will always be differences of opinion but how do we know which conversations are worth discussion? Alex McFarland joins Bill to teach on defending our faith on what is most important. Then Bill and Rosey B. pray for listeners. 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. Today, Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn teaches from 1 Thessalonians 2 on living lives worthy of God, belonging, pure motives, pleasing God over man, spiritual giving principles, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

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 15:1-17. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Did you know that creeds, confessions, and hymns, were utilized by the early church to worship Christ before the New Testament was even written? Ken Samples joins Bill to share that the first Hebrew Christians believed him to be Yahweh translated God. 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 discuss the graduation gifts, Mark 5: 21-43. Then Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Rosey B. for a tender conversation on how the love of Christ comes through our friends and family. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now!

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 * This encore presentation originally aired on May 16, 2023

Conversations can be hard--and even more so when someone is already in a tough spot. Todd Mulliken joins Bill to talk about entering into these conversations with gentleness, vulnerability, and the Holy Spirit. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back for hour two. Tom Parrish and Jeff Verdoorn join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today they talk about, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, backsliding, blessings, end times, sharing the gospel, David's son Absalom, garden of Eden, grief in child death, self esteem, made in God's image, 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. Today they talk about, our sinful nature, eternal security and Noah's Arc, assurance, fear of death, feelings of sorrow in heaven, women in the church, Luke 17:30-37, 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 Vince Miller for a riveting conversation about the Samaritan Woman from John 4. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here * This encore episode originally aired on February 8, 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."

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

Two-thirds of men and a third of women who attend church regularly say they struggle with pornography. Covenant Eyes Sam Black shares from his book, "The Healing Church: What the Church Gets Wrong about Pornography and How To Fix It. " Does Satan exist? Bible teacher and author Greg Bourgond joins Bill for a informative discussion on the enemy of man and how we can avoid his lies. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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 This encore episode originally aired on May 08, 2023

Sometimes you just need to unplug but there can be a spiritual downfall to coveting isolation. Marshall Segal, author and managing editor of desiringgod.org, joins Bill for a powerful conversation on the causes of isolation through his article Me, Myself, and Lies. Then Bill is joined by veteran and author Fernado Arroyo to discuss the reality of suicide in our veteran community, through his book, "The Shadow of Death: My Battles in Fallujah to the Battle for My Soul." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here Episode 1 originally aired on June 06, 2022 Episode 2 originally aired on September 09, 2022

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! *This encore episode originally aired on May 09, 2023

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 and Greg Headington continue their series and study of the book of Daniel. Today, we learn that kings will rise and fall but there is only one true king and that is Jesus Christ through Chapter 2 of Daniel. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *Greg Headington's encore episode originally aired on May 19, 2023

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Dr. Greg Bourgond and Jeff Verdoorn join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today, they discuss: Judges 19-21, Roman Catholic view of Mary, idols, worshiping in spirit and truth, daily repentance, Nicodemus, Matthew 11:20-24, Genesis 6, self forgiveness, 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 and Jeff Verdoorn join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today, they discuss: God's wrath, encounters with heaven, what it means to be "chosen", loving someone in sin, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here