The Bill Arnold Show

On Headlines and Punchlines we take a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague  Patrick Albanese . Then  Pastor David Myles   joins Bill on the Monday Afternoon Mix to discuss the importance of where we find our identity, the truth of Jesus's love, and the faithfulness of Christ when all else fails.

We all long for meaningful relationships, lives that reflect goodness, engagements with beauty, and the freedom to pursue our lives with integrity. But where can our restless hearts find fulfillment for these universal longings?  Through his book  "Our Deepest Desires" , Philosopher and apologist Greg Ganssle argues that our widely shared human aspirations are best understood and explained in ligh...

Psychology professor and author of  "Navigating Grief with Humor,   Dr. Melissa Mork   discusses June's MOOC conference topic and how appropriate humor can help bring healing to our grief. Then Dr. Greg Headington looks at the analogy of Shepard and sheep through John 10.  Greg shares how John's purpose in the Gospel is to show how miracles and signs define the deity of Christ.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk continue for 30 minutes into the second hour! Tom Brock, Tom Parrish and Peter Kapsner join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics such as who we actually pray to, bearing each others burdens, conviction of the Holy Spirit, evolution theory, and much more. Then author, Carol McLeod helps us see through her...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back! Tom Brock, Tom Parrish, Peter Kapsner and Justin Jeppesen join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics such as fiery trails, God's plan for generosity, honoring your parents, home churches, prayer request, young adults drifting away, and much more.

We open up "Ask the Professor," with Bill and Professor Mark Muska  from the  University of Northwestern-St. Paul , with a discussion on Stephen's last words, the historical relevance of Scripture, denying Christ, pressing toward the goal, being united in Christ after death, and much, much more.

We're in a spiritual war: how can we win against our unseen enemies? Author of " The Unseen Realm" , Dr. Michael Heiser  reveals what the Bible says about the supernatural realm of God, prayer as spiritual weapon, the heavenly battle, the "adversary" of Job, foreknowledge and predestination, believers as the sons of God, and much more.

Clinical Therapist Dr.  Marcus Bachmann and Bill discuss the process of binding up broken-heartedness, the impact of childhood on your story, the role of forgiveness, God's timing in the season, how Scripture impacts healing, and much more.

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Rob Bluey , executive editor of The Daily Signal . Then author, blogger, and avid adoption advocate Krystal Ribble  helps us to be patient while waiting for God's answer to our prayers through a discussion of her book   "Love Me in the Waiting Room".

On Headlines and Punchlines we take a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague  Patrick Albanese . In honor of Mother's Day, we are joined by  Pastor David Myles and his wife Tammy to discuss the beauty of relationships, the gift of "invite", importance of healing, and the value of having tough conversations before it's too late. (David Myles refers to song Living Years by Mike and...

What is the soul and its connection to the image of God? Theologian  Ken Samples  from  Reasons to Believe  teaches us in his article My Soul is like a House , that there is a way to consider the soul and God's desire to relate with us in the fullness of our being.

* This show originally aired on February 09, 2021 What makes you a man, how do you face trials and how can you keep your integrity? Vince Miller  dives deep into these questions and unpacks what we can learn from the book of James, holding the line through hardships, the most common things men ask prayer for, getting to the point of exposing ourselves, pursuing the identity we're called into, what...

In honor of Mother's Day Dr. Alex McFarland   shares warm memories of his mom and the importance of the honoring your parents. Alex then teaches on the deception of deconstructionism which attacks Biblical truth.  He explains that in order for the church to respond to maligning worldviews we much be able to teach Scriptural truth and point people to Christ through Scripture. Then through the book...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk continue for 30 minutes into the second hour! Tom Brock, Tom Parrish and Peter Kapsner join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics such as directing our prayers to the Lord, what it means to be in Christ, how to encourage others, and more. Then Theologian Darrell Harrison joins us to discuss the difference...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back! Tom Brock, Tom Parrish, Peter Kapsner and Justin Jeppesen join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics such as grace in the face of sin Romans 6:1-2 , praise and adoration, what it means to submit to one another as Christians, knowing and loving God, and much more.

We continue our study of Genesis with  David Wheaton in this episode David reviews Genesis 46 and 47  and then unpacks Genesis 48 and 49   Through Jacob's blessings for his grandsons David teaches on the importance of a parent's blessing for their children and grandchildren as a spiritual legacy to honor God. Then Bill is joined by author, speaker, and theologian Chris Palmer to discuss his book,...

Prayer is central to every believer's life–but how does God want us to pray? As this series comes to a close Bill Arnold and Peter Kapsner reminisce about what they have learned over the last 6 months regarding prayer.

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with  Rob Bluey , executive editor of  The Daily Signal . Then author Greg Bourgond unpacks the importance of knowing that God did not create evil but He allows it. In Part 2 Greg addresses whether or not, the depth and expression of depravity are reaching new lows and if the enemy is intensifying his influence today.  He then leads us into the B...

In the Revelation Series Bible teacher  Jeff Verdoorn  shares an overview of the Revelation timeline, inspiring an urgency in us to evangelize.  In this episode Jeff teaches from 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17   and 1 Corinthians 15: 51-53  all things rapture --from our glorified bodies, what Scripture says the rapture will look like, its timing, and much more.

Counselor and author  Todd Mulliken joins Bill to discuss, navigating both truth and grace in marriage, trusting intentions, how to disagree well in our relationships, responding when our children make relationship decisions you disagree with, and much more.

On Headlines and Punchlines we take a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague  Patrick Albanese . Then  Pastor David Myles  and Senior Pastor of New Hope Church, Pastor Matthew St. John  continue our discussion from last week on loving your neighbor through the Chauvin trial and what it means to be image bearers of God.

Enjoy this repeat performance of Afternoons with Bill Arnold!* Dr. Andy Schuttinga and Bill explore self talk.  They discuss how as Christians we should hear our eternal value but we often step into negativity. They also discuss how our honest, Scriptural identity will keep us from swinging between the extremes of high favor to desperate lows. Scriptural affirmation in our self talk takes practice...

Bill is joined by author Robert Wolgemuth as they discuss how to stay in the race with purpose through Robert's book "Gun Lap"  . Then Dr. Greg Headington begins lesson 14 looking at  John 9  - healing the blind man is symbolic of the opening of our heart.   Greg shares how John's purpose in the Gospel is to show how miracles and signs define the deity of Christ.

Bill and  J. Warner Wallace discuss the Derek Chauvin case, justice, our judicial trial system, and the consequences of changing how law enforcement responds. Then through the command of Matthew 28:19-20 , they discuss the fruit and cost of discipleship.

Then our unofficial panel of menfolk are back! Tom Brock, Tom Parrish and Tiger McCluen, join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics such as the condition of our hearts, motives, potter and clay symbolism, men under attack, overcoming evil with good, and much more.