The Bill Arnold Show

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!

Many people argue that Jesus did not really rise from the dead-- Apologetic specialist Rick Mattson joins Bill to give his nine insights for why we can be confident that the resurrection did take place. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here * This encore presentation originally aired on April 15, 2022

The goodness of God is on full display as He takes the sins of the world upon His shoulders on the cross. Pastor Brent McDougal joins Afternoons to teach that His love for us is not measurable---and by loving others we extend His goodness and love into the world. It is almost impossible to comprehend all of what Jesus did for us on the cross. Bill welcomes Pastor Brent Kuhlman for a life-changing conversation about the wounds of Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In Luke 22:15 Jesus said he was eager to celebrate Passover knowing He was soon coming into His kingdom-Passover is still important to Christians today. Bible teacher Thom Berkowitz, and his wife Marsha teach on the rituals of Passover and the Seder meal. 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: suffering within the church, the Biblical role of men, gender confusion, genealogy of Jesus, Jesus as the lamb of God, times of transition, Noah and the boat, pre-arranged marriage, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We think we're familiar with the events of Holy Week. But what if we've been missing something? Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn takes a fresh look at the final week of Jesus's life. The Final Week Chart 04-05-23 Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Alex McFarland takes us through the days preceeding the resurrection and uncovers rich historical data about the days before Jesus's victory on the cross. Then pastor Andrew Davis passionately teaches on the last hours of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this life our bodies are limited and degrading with age but there is good news. Robert Morgan teaches that at the resurrection Jesus not only defeated death but He promises that we will be with Him for eternity-- in renewed bodies. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click Here.

The word heart or its derivatives is mentioned 938 times in the Bible --and according to scripture the heart is the center not only of spiritual activity, but of all the operations of human life. When Bible teacher and author Greg Bourgond joins Bill they discuss the importance of a pure and surrendered heart to the Lord. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click Here.

The climax of Jesus's ministry happens during Holy Week and each day is important. Ken Samples joins Bill for an informative conversation on the days of Holy Week and the church calendar. 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 chat about what you think when you're alone with your thoughts. Then Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Rosey B. for a convicting conversation on Holy Week and Jesus turning the tables in the temple. Book suggested by Pastor David Myles: "Table of Inwardness" by Calvin Filler. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We all want to do the right thing and some choices can change the trajectory of our life--but how do we know what is God's will? Scott Hubbard editor of desiringgod.org joins Bill for a foundational conversation on following God's will as directed by Scripture, through his article Do The Will You Know: The First Step for Further Guidance. Fathers are very important in a daughters life. Unfortunately, when this relationship isn't healthy it can can impact how she views God. Author Kia Stephens and Bill talk about how father wounds can manifest and how to heal, through her book, "Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Love. " Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here * This encore presentation originally aired on March 01, 2023

Even if we don't want to be legalistic in our human nature we often go beyond the word of God. Pastor Pat Nemmars joins Bill for a transparent conversation on how our personal judgements or preferences can become more important than what God wants to teach us in the Bible, through his book, "Retractions: Cultivating Humility after Humiliation." Then Bill and Greg Headington continue their study of the book of Daniel. In chapter one we learn that we always have two choices--we will either chose to be consumed by the world or we will seek the kingdom of God. 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: the wedding feast, 1 Corinthians 2:9, heaven, answered prayer, the will of God, the Trinity, God's name I AM, appearances of Jesus in the Old Testament, judgement day, clean and unclean foods, humanity of Jesus, hearing the Lord, 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. for a challenging conversation on the fear of the Lord and the cost of following Jesus through Luke 12: 1-12. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Most people wonder if they are enough but when do normal feelings of insecurity become unhealthy? Dr. Andy Schuttinga joins Bill for a transparent conversation on imposter syndrome and how to grow in your identity in Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The entire Bible points to Jesus in some way. In this series, Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn covers some of the most important theological aspects of the birth, life, teaching, resurrection and future reign of Jesus Christ. Today, Jeff and Bill have a power-packed conversation about the present dwelling of Christ in us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Tim Walsh from Northstar Regional Treatment and Recovery and Pastor Kevin Saunders join Bill for a deep conversation on the hopelessness that permeates society and the pathway to the hope found in Christ.

In this over-sexualized world, gender confusion is in the media all the time but what is gender dysphoria? Dr. Marcus Bachmann teaches that gender dysphoria is someone who has assigned biological body parts at birth that they feel are incorrect. Bill and Dr. Bachmann discuss gender dysphoria characteristics, the current agenda, healthy responses, healing, and much more. 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 chat about the beauty of our bodies design and the breath of God. Then Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Rosey B. for a rich conversation on Palm Sunday. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

When one officer misbehaves it has impact on our lives, cities, and culture. Today, Bill welcomes back fan favorite J. Warner Wallace from Cold Case Christianity for an honest conversation about crime and law enforcement. Ministry for police officers: Thethinbluelife.com Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here * This encore presentation originally aired on March 8, 2023

Everybody believes in something- but how do we understand the God of 1 Timothy 6:16? Today, Dr. Alex McFarland and Bill have a foundational conversation about the basics of the gospel. Historic denominations are dying. Pastors and church leaders are concerned about their churches plateauing. Why? When Dr. Matt Queen joins Bill, he discusses one of the major reasons is because congregations aren't being publicly called to faith in Christ, through his book, "The Gospel Invitation: Why Publicly Inviting People to Receive Christ Still Matters." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

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: governance of Jesus, head coverings, the groaning of creation, Babylon, Lord of all Lords, description of the Holy Spirit, repentance, Jesus's descension into Hades, Romans 9:15-23, miracles of the disciples, salvation, doubting Thomas, lake of fire, 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 Justin Jeppsen for a rich conversation on The Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:5-15. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Do you have repeated arguments that never seem to resolve? When Dr. Glenn Pickering joins Afternoons, he explains that these arguments are destructive--and how we can find healing. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

God never leaves us nor abandons us-- and is faithful to redeem lost relationships and time. Bill welcomes comedian and magician Stephen Bargatze to share his testimony of God's goodness in his life. *This encore presentation originally aired on March 7, 2023 Then Bill and Greg Headington embark on a new series in the book of Daniel. Today in Greg's overview, we learn that Daniel is a book not written about us but rather for us and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Every faith journey is unique―fully known only to our Creator. Pastor Inés Franklin joins Bill and offers her own courageous journey of faith and biblical insights―providing healing and hope for those still finding their way or doubting their path, through her book, "Uncharted. Navigating Your Unique Journey of Faith." Is the work of your hands an act of worship to God? Marshall Segal, author and managing editor of desiringgod.org, joins Bill for a unique perspective on work, through his article the Pleasure of God in Ordinary Work. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We open up "Ask the Professor", with Bill and Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, with a discussion on proven character Romans 5:3-5, delighting in the Lord, did we exist before birth, Genesis 6:3, asking the Lord for leading, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, the Holy Spirit New and Old Testament, dependency on God, the hierarchy of heaven, timing of the rapture, accomplishing the works of God, and much more. 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 chat about the first day of Spring, weather, and per-paring for death. Then Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Rosey B. for a rich conversation on Zephaniah 3:17 and Romans 5:3-5. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Sometimes God asks us to go up against seemingly unbeatable odds. When Hebrew scholar Rebecca Rhee joins Bill on Afternoons, we learn through the story of David and Goliath that we are more capable than we think --if we remember God is always with us even in the battle. 1 Samuel 17 Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This encore presentation originally aired on February 24, 2023

What type of mindset do you have? Bill is joined by Todd Mulliken for a stimulating conversation on how our thought patterns and attitude can impact our relationships, negative narrative about our spouses, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk continue into the second hour! Tom Parrish and Jeff Verdoorn join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss topics on, satan, earning your way into eternity, omnipotence of God, being born again, demons and authority, the rapture, icons, and much more. In today's climate of turmoil and uncertainty, threatening and incapacitating feelings run rampant--yet God created emotions. Dr. James Merritt joins Bill to discuss how we can navigate them with God's help, through his book, "How to Deal with How you Feel." 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: carnal Christians, praying for protection, why Christianity is different, being still, the man left naked at the garden, keeping the Sabbath, baptism, sanctification, 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

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 foundational Christian worldview. Theology is something that should be accessible to every Christian. Authors Jenny Randle and Brayden Brookshier join Afternoons for a stimulating conversation on why Christians are missing out if they leave theology to pastors and scholars through their book, "Flash Theology." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

The entire Bible points to Jesus in some way. In this series, Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn covers some of the most important theological aspects of the birth, life, teaching, resurrection and future reign of Jesus Christ. Today, Jeff and Bill discuss the teachings of Jesus that pertain to the present body of the church. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are many reasons Christians are cautious to share the gospel--some centering around fear to offend and not knowing scripture well enough. Tom Parrish joins Bill to explore the practice of active listening as a way to start conversations about Jesus. 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