The Bill Arnold Show

Our thoughts and feelings matter, but making sure others feel acknowledged is something we should also strive for. Bill welcomes back friend Dr. Andy Schuttinga to discuss the importance of validation. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  click here

Have you ever wondered why God designed us to sleep a full third of our lives? What's the point of sleep? Author  Brett McCracken joins the show to share from his upcoming book " The Wisdom of Sleep: How Rest Reveals God's Truth and Revives Weary Souls ". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now

Did Jesus exist before he was born in Bethlehem? And why does it matter to us? Author and radio personality  Van Harden  joins the show to share from his book " Jesus: The Prequel: and the incredible difference it makes in your life ". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now *This conversation originally took place on January 28, 2025  

How we live matters, and viewing life with eternity in mind changes everything. Author and apologist  J. Warner Wallace  joins the show to discuss a variety of issues in our world today and how to keep the end in mind when we consider them. He shares how humans are wired to serve, discusses the persecution taking place in China, has a lengthy conversation on the problem of suffering, and much more...

One of the most important characters in Scripture is Abraham. He is known for his incredible obedience to God but he also made some questionable decisions throughout his life. Professor  David T. Lamb  joins Bill to discuss the lessons we can learn from the life of Abraham, found in  Genesis 12-22 . Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here *This conversation or...

Bill welcomes in his co-host from Real Recovery George Fraser to have a discussion about addiction, how the show got started years ago, and the power that can come only from the Lord. After that, Bill and Wyatt discuss Romans 1:19-20 and how God has made himself known to all of us through his creation. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back.  Jeff Verdoorn ,  Pastor Tom Parrish  and  Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by examining Revelation 3:5 , discuss what we will or will not remember when we are in heaven, share how we can continue witnessing to people even though they may walk away from their faith, and much more. Faith Ra...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back.  Jeff Verdoorn ,  Pastor Tom Parrish  and  Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss putting our personal stories in the context of Scripture, explain what Romans 11:25 means, share why the sanctity of marriage should be taken seriously, study Matthew 8:28-34 , and more. Faith Radio podcasts are...

There are actually many spiritual things we can learn from dogs. Author and apologetic specialist  Dr. Doug Groothuis  joins Bill once again to share from a recent article he wrote " Of God and Dogs, With Constant Reference to Sunny " as he explains what he's learned about spirituality from his own dog. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here *This conversatio...

It's okay to take our pain to God and he wants us to pour our heart out, but it's also important to be mindful how we speak to Him. Bill welcomes back hebrew scholar  Rebecca Rhee  who shares from several scripture passages and talks about how we balance intamacy and awe when we approach God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here *This conversation originall...

There are roughly  87 unique prophecies  in the Old Testament to the coming of the Messiah. And every single one of them is fulfilled in the New Testament. Bill is joined by Bible teacher  Jeff Verdoorn  who continues this study by looking at each prophecy one by one. For the 87 unique prophecies document: Click Here For Jeff's Hades Chart: Click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your...

Happy people are fun to be around. When you're happy you become more grounded, thankful, and selfless.  Dr. Marcus Bachmann  joins Bill to discuss all of this, where true happiness comes from, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here *This conversation originally took place on January 22, 2025

Pentecost is a wonderful time to reflect on the Holy Spirit descending upon the Apostles. But do we ever consider the ramifications for ourselves?  Pastor Dave Ryerson  is back to discuss Pentecost, but from the perspective of how it should change us, sharing from  Acts 2:37-41 .  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now *This conversation originally took place on June 1,...

How do we accept and embrace change that we didn't want or plan for? Is God's plans and purpose for your life colliding with your dreams and aspirations? Pastor  David Myles  joins Bill and Wyatt to discuss all of this, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here *This conversation originally took place on June 15, 2026

You've probably heard the phrase "life isn't fair". Why do we believe this as humans? Is it possible we are being a bit irrational with our thinking?  Pastor Dave Ryerson  joins the show to share an incredible teaching on fairness from  Jonah 4 . Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now *This conversation originally took place on July 6, 2026

Kids are hungry for the truth and want to learn more about Jesus.  Professor Ken Castor  has been working in youth ministry for over thirty-five years. He joins Bill to share what questions kids are asking, the moments that have stood out over the summer camps he's been attending, what encourages him about the next generation, and much more. For Ken's books:  CLICK HERE Faith Radio podcasts are ma...

Our hour of "at least two Jews and a Gentile" is back, where one Gentile and at least two Messianic Jews give their perspective about Jewish traditions and faith. Bill is joined by  Trevor Rubenstein ,  Pastor Aaron Braaten , Pastor  Matt Frey , and  Thom Berkowitz who discuss why we as Christians should want all to be reconciled to God, look at Luke 15 and the story of the prodigal son, and much...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back.  Jeff Verdoorn ,  Pastor Tom Parrish  and  Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They talk about what it means to gladly choose Christ/how a follower of Jesus can endure to the end, the secret of being content (as Paul talked about), how we'll experience the Holy Spirit in eternity, and much more. Faith R...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back.  Jeff Verdoorn ,  Pastor Tom Parrish  and  Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They begin with unpacking whether or not there are prophets in our world today, how to handle disagreements within the church, the way to view what's taking place in the war going on in Israel, why God tests people, and more....

Bill and Wyatt start the hour talking about several things we can all be doing for better health, and how in doing so we honor God. Later, Brendan McClenahan, creator of the Tend Initiative , joins the show to discuss how technology isn't the enemy, but rather must be intentionally utilized so it leads us back to embodied relationships rather than away from them. Faith Radio podcasts are made poss...

What if you could reimagine the later years of life as a season of purpose and significance.  Dr. Greg Bourgond joins the show to share from his new book " The Winter of Your Life: If You're Not Dead, You're Not Done ". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now

What is the difference between Godly sorrow and feeling bad about something we've done? How can we move into true repentance and live with the joy we ought to as Christians?  Dr. Erik Thoennes joins the show to discuss this, 2 Corinthians 7:10 , and much more. For John Piper's message "The Good End of Godly Regret" CLICK HERE Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now

In Romans 5:3-5 it talks about how suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, character produces hope, and that hope therefore does not put us to shame. How do we remind ourselves of this in the midst of the suffering we're in?  Dr. Glenn Pickering is back to discuss all of this, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

There are many things in life such as decisions, words, and actions that we often later regret.  Dr. Bob Moeller  from  For Keeps Ministries is back to share his experience with this, and provide important reminders to all of us, so that we can avoid making mistakes that will haunt us later in life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

How we live matters, and viewing life with eternity in mind changes everything. Author and apologist J. Warner Wallace joins the show to discuss a variety of issues in our world today and how to keep the end in mind when we consider them. He shares how humans are wired to serve, discusses the persecution taking place in China, has a lengthy conversation on the problem of suffering, and much more....