The Bill Arnold Show

We take a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Today, Bill and Patrick talk about Ground Hog Day, the importance of words, and funny family sayings. Then Bill welcomes banjo player Kristen Scott Benson to talk about her faith journey and Christianity in the music industry. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

God designed us for relationship with each other. When those relationships become damaging, toxic, and painful, Dr. Marcus Bachmann teaches there is hope for healing when we invite Jesus into past wounds. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This encore episode was originally aired on January 30, 2023

Pastor Kyle Davidson Bair returns to Afternoons to answer some very interesting questions about scripture, through his book Hope You're Curious: Real Answers to Honest Questions. Then Greg Headington joins Bill to teach on God's love and spiritual warfare through 1 John 4. 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 such as church membership, promises of God, being lukewarm, belief in Jesus, and much more. Then Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins Bill for a hope-filled conversation on discovering the call of God on your life. 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, glorified body, the release of Satan, gog and magog, studying the scriptures, servant hood, predestination, pharaoh's hard heart, Kings of Israel, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are many distractions in the world, but when Christ is the center of your life you are available to overflow into others. Carrie Headington joins Bill for an inspiring and convicting conversation on revival in our life through key Biblical principles and a wheel.

We all crave a good nights sleep but sometimes it alludes us. Scott Hubbard editor of desiringgod.org joins Afternoons for a rich conversation on salvaging sleepless nights through his article, Mercies at Midnight: Seeking God Through Sleeplessness. God loves humility, but when pastor and author Pat Nemmars joins afternoons he teaches what God really loves is ongoing humility, through his book Retractions: Cultivating Humility after Humiliation.

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. Jeff and Bill continue their conversation on the teachings of Jesus, today focusing on ten of His difficult teachings. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Genevieve Wood founding member of the Heritage Foundation – today they talk about the police brutality, threats against supreme court justices, emigration, inflation, and more. Then Dr. Alex McFarland and Bill have a lively conversation on the topic of salvation. *This encore episode of Alex McFarland originally aired on September 27, 2022 Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

God designed us for relationship with each other. When those relationships become damaging, toxic, and painful, Dr. Marcus Bachmann teaches there is hope for healing when we invite Jesus into past wounds. 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 extended warranties, the crumble zone, Jesus as your cornerstone, unwholesome talk, and more. Then Pastor David Myles, Bill and Rosey B, discuss beauty, truth and hospitality through Psalm 27 Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What is the definition of truth? In order to answer this question we must distinguish the difference between subjective and objective truth. Today Bill welcomes back fan favorite J. Warner Wallace from Cold Case Christianity for a foundational conversation on the nature of truth--how we discover it and how we define it. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here * This encore presentation originally aired on January 11, 2023

Anxiety and depression can impact your relationships. Author and counselor Jenita Pace and Pastor Tim Pace join Bill for an in-depth conversation on the impact of mental health within a marriage. 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 Dr. Joel Lawrence. back for Part 2. How do we find comfort, hope, and security in a chaotic, confused, and unstable world? Author Glenn Daman says the answer lies in our understanding of God, through his book, Lighthouse: Discovering Security in the Radiance of God's Character.

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, alienation from God, religious vs spiritual, hades vs paradise, praying to saints and angels, condition of your heart, difference between body, soul, and spirit, Cain's wife, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Everyone can suffer trauma over the course of a life time. Jody Goldie from MW Center for Trauma and Emotional Healing joins Bill for an in-depth conversation on the impact of trauma on the body and in life.

We open up "Ask the Professor", with Bill and Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, with a discussion on judgement day, the silence of Christ during his trials, Saul turned Paul, hearing the Holy Spirit, the mystery of the trinity, Jesus as the living bread, Jesus's scars, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

When we discuss difficult topics it is important to be both kind and transparent. Dr. Andy Schuttinga joins Bill for a transparent discussion on brutal honesty, self-regulating emotions, and the significance of time. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Rob Bluey, executive editor of The Daily Signal. Today, Rob gives us an update on classified documents, civic classes in school, supreme court leak, local news, and much more. Have you grown accustomed to bad habits, written off lifelong battles as unwinnable, or believed that some destructive behaviors can never be altered? Author Karl Clauson joins Afternoons for a rich conversation of why we fail and where the real power can be found, through his book 7 Resolutions: Where Self-Help Ends and God's Power Begins. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are so many similarities between the children's game of TAG and what we do in our relationships as adults-- and this is not good. Dr. Glenn Pickering explains that when we play TAG in our adult relationships we are doing so out of a fearful mindset. Since fear is not godly Glenn helps us see alternative responses to the game of TAG. TAG- Glenn Pickering 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 confidants vs constituents, categories, and more. Then Pastor David Myles, Bill and Rosey B, discuss the importance of the condition of your heart. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Mornings with Carmen producer Paul Perrault and Faith Radio program director Ben Holsen join Afternoons to tell their personal life-changing stories of visiting Hope Centers in Dominican Republic and Honduras. If you would like to sponsor a child, there is no better time then right now! To sponsor a child, click here.

Sponsoring a child will drastically change their life. Marcus Rixon was a child whose life was transformed by being sponsored. He teaches on the importance of child sponsorship through the sharing of his story. If you would like to sponsor a child, there is no better time then right now! To sponsor a child, click here.

National Engagement Lead of OneChild, James Grout joins Bill to expand our understanding of all that takes place when you sponsor a child through OneChild. If you would like to sponsor a child, there is no better time then right now! To sponsor a child, click here.

What is the meaning of life? Special guest Brent Niedergall teaches we need to look no further than the book of Ecclesiastes. Bill and Brent discuss the greatest satisfaction comes from serving the Lord through his book, "Meaning for Your Labor." 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 what comprises a worldview, how its shaped, and much more. 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 Dr. Joel Lawrence. 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. Jeff and Bill continue their conversation on the teachings of Jesus today they focus on the signs of the coming age from Matthew 24. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with John Cooper, senior advisor of communications at the Heritage Foundation. Today, John gives us an update on the border, immigration, love of country, inflation, classified material, big tech, election integrity, and much more. Then Dr. Alex McFarland and Bill share a mutual understanding of living for heaven verses always being concerned about our immediate needs. (Matthew 6: 19-21) 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 Professor Anna Rask Emison to explore how Jesus interacted with first century women and how He transformed their roles. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here * This encore presentation originally aired on November 16, 2022

The world seems like it is spinning out of control but as Christians we can look at things differently. Pastor and author Mark Atteberry joins Bill for a lively conversation on four amazing words---Jesus is coming back!! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This encore presentation originally aired on August 09, 2022 **************************************************************************** Then Mike Novotny, author of "When Life Hurts: How to See Through Suffering," shares about having a posture that accepts God giving and taking away as He pleases. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This encore presentation originally aired on December 07, 2022

God created us for relationship, so we all have a natural need to belong. Today, Bill is joined by Dr. Andy Schuttinga to explore how to have relationships through trust, inclusion, involvement, vulnerability, and accountability. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here * This encore episode originally aired on November 10, 2022

Aleibi Santana Mendez, representative and translator for OneChild, shares the importance of child sponsorship though his own personal story. Then Greg Headington joins Afternoons to teach on the three Christian principles of love, obedience, and truth through 1 John 3: 11-24. *This encore presentation originally aired on 01-06-23 **************************************************************************************** Next, Bill is joined by author John Greco for a conversation about the beauty of Psalms through his book The Ascent. *This encore presentation originally aired on 08-24-22 Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

If you struggle with food, fitness, or body image --there is hope. Kim Dolan Leto joins Afternoons to teach that with Christ it is possible to love YOU, through her book Fit God's Way. For free downloads on fitness strategies, click here. How do you pray for peace when it seems like your whole life is spinning out of control? Bill is joined by Brooke McGlothlin for a hope-filled conversation on inviting the peace of God into your life, through her book Everyday Prayers for Peace. 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, evangelizing to our family, sin is sin, Satan's pride, the reward of heaven, false barrier to salvation, forgiveness, repentance, 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 professor Craig A. Evans to teach on the sinful woman who anointed Jesus. Luke 7:36-50. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What is the definition of truth? In order to answer this question we must distinguish the difference between subjective and objective truth. Today Bill welcomes back fan favorite J. Warner Wallace from Cold Case Christianity for a foundational conversation on the nature of truth--how we discover it and how we define it. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Do you want a more powerful prayer life? Brent Patrick McDougal teaches us how to approach prayer by examining the prayer life of George Muller, though his book "Prayer Power: 40 Days of Learning to Pray Like George Müller." Then Bill is joined by Mark Seignious, Chair of Department of Communications UNW St.Paul, to discuss the power of story, Sundance Film Festival, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Rob Bluey, executive editor of The Daily Signal – today talking about the Speaker of the House, motion to vacate, the mailing of abortion drugs, medical misinformation, and much more. Then Bible teacher and author Greg Bourgond joins Bill to discuss why it's fundamentally necessary for Christians to have knowledge and understanding of the Word. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here