The Bill Arnold Show

Living for Christ is a call to action. But spiritual disciplines that transform us --like prayer, Bible reading, ministry--don't have to be complicated. Author/speaker Vince Miller shares five ways to start building our spiritual muscles and living in obedience, from his forthcoming book, Called to Act.

Dr. Bret Nicks of CMDA educates us on the new coronavirus in China and counters fears with facts. Then we ponder the Kingdom of God--how the reality of God's loving reign brings clarity and coherence to all of life--with  Jeremy Treat, from his book, Seek First .

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Rob Bluey , executive editor of The Daily Signal . Then we discover how relationships are impact every area of our lives, and an action plan for increasing our relational  intelligence with Dr. Dharius Daniels .

In an increasingly hostile, chaotic, confused society, Dr. Everett Piper  says God's people can make a difference by upholding truth with boldness. Then we discover the marvelous power in telling our stories, and how God uses our personal narratives to impact others with Daniel Taylor.

We take a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague  Patrick Albanese . Then we ponder adversity, perseverance, and how God can use our toughest times to lovingly grow and transform us with  Pastor David Myles.

We have life-saving good news to share with a dying world! So what's the best way to talk about it? Dr. Alex McFarland shares his "airplane" witnessing techniques. Then evangelism expert Randy Newman equips us with a concise, clear way to put together the pieces of the Gospel.

Having genuine relationships depends on having difficult conversations (in healthy ways). We learn how to address conflict gracefully with expert negotiator  Sheila Heen . Then we ask "Why is THAT in the Bible?" We'll delve into some strange scripture passages and seek a better understanding with Dr. Eric Bargerhuff .

The ladies are back!  In this episode of "Queens of the Roundtable," Rosey Brausen, Angela Smith, and Rebekah Haynie discuss whether God really cares about our prayers (and when it seems like He doesn't answer), as well as appreciation, comparison, contentment, hand-written notes, taking risks, and more.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk is back! Tom Brock, Justin Jeppesen, and Tom Parish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on God's discipline in our lives, applying what we learn, confession/forgiveness, Enneagrams and motivations, power in surrender, and more.

Returning to the book of beginnings, David Wheaton shares how we can find our starting place in the first few verses of Genesis. Then we discover a deeper sense of joy through God's presence in our lives with Mike Novotny,  author of 3 Words That Will Change Your Life.

How can we best understand God's "choosing" or election? What role does personal faith play in salvation?  Bible scholar Jeff Verdoorn returns to help us think biblically about God's sovereignty, saving faith, and the promises for "whosoever believes in Him."

We open up the text lines and our Bibles for another edition of "Ask the Professor!"  Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul tackles your questions on Melchizedek, how God draws us to Himself, battling sin and being faithful, learning to love God's law, and more.

We review the latest news from the nation's capital, and 2019 news in review with Rob Bluey , executive editor of The Daily Signal . Then scholar/blogger Rebecca Rhee shares the powerful ways God shows His grace in our everyday lives--from old baseballs to plastic guitars.

Speaker, author, and mentor to men,  Vince Miller , speaks to the issues that are impacting men in our culture today and helps us to understand the call to biblical manhood.

God calls each of us to forgive, but could you really forgive someone if they took the life of someone you love? Paul and Wendi Johnson experienced this situation first hand, and they join Bill to share their powerful testimony.

The presence of God's spirit in our hearts produces all kinds of supernatural gifts in our lives, like love, patience, and self-control. We celebrate the fruit of the Spirit, how God cultivates His characteristics in us, and the exciting potential He sees in us with Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris .

Does God choose those who will ultimately be saved and given eternal life? Bible scholar Jeff Verdoorn discusses an alternative view to the Calvinist theology of election.

Jon and Pam Bloom from Desiring God join Bill to talk about the power of prayer and how to keep seeking God in prayer even in the darkest of times. Reference books and articles: When Darkness Seems My Closest Friend , When The Darkness Will Not Lift , A Hunger for God , My Soul Faints for You , The Unexpected Answers of God , Praying for a Breakthrough

Our unofficial panel of menfolk is back! Tom Brock, Justin Jeppesen, Peter Kapsner, and Tom Parish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on a variety of topics including when a couple has one person attending a Catholic church and the other attending a Protestant church and weather Jesus knew he was God when he was young.

Fear and anxiety are not new problems, and God has given us guidance through these struggles in His Word. He is with us in times of trouble. Author and counselor Ed T. Welch shares from his book, "A Small Book for the Anxious Heart: Meditations on Fear, Worry, and Trust."

When you want to make a change in your life, how do you think about it? Are you expecting to fail, or expecting to succeed? Dr. Glenn Pickering shares how to change your thoughts and find success in your goals.

Dr. Jim Beilby talks with Dr. Peter Kapsner and Bill about understanding transgenderism and how Christians can minister to those struggling.  Then, Bill talks with Dr. Greg Bourgond about living our best life for Christ to fulfill our God-given destiny.

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Rob Bluey , executive editor of The Daily Signal . Then, former atheist turned apologist Mary Jo Sharp shares her story, wrestling through life's toughest questions, and why Christian hypocrisy may distract, but never negates the truth and goodness of God.

Bill talks with Ruth Graham (the daughter of Billy Graham) about her latest book Forgiving My Father, Forgiving Myself: An Invitation to the Miracle of Forgiveness .

We take a humorous look at the news of the day with our friend Patrick Albanese .  Then, we take a deeper look at the unique challenges and opportunities for Chinese churches with  Joann Pittman of ChinaSource .