The Bill Arnold Show

The holidays are not always happy. Pastor David Myles shares his personal story of love and loss, and helps us open our hearts this holiday season, ready to step toward difficult conversations and relationships as ministers of reconciliation.

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Rob Bluey , executive editor of The Daily Signal . Then Dudley Delffs shares learns we can learn from the faith life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.

Why did Jesus speak in parables? Hear the full audio of Bill's live show with Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn on the heavenly truths Christ revealed in his parables.

Bill takes a humorous look at weekend news and daily life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese .  Then Pastor Clay Kraby of Reasonable Theology helps us learn to recognize false teachers and replace the lies of the enemy with the truth of God.

Kanye West seems to be sparking an unexpected revival. Author and speaker Dr. Alex McFarland helps us get ready for God to move. Then we highlight the beauty of thankfulness with Arlene Pellicane , and how to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude.

We open up the phone lines and our Bibles for "Ask the Professor!" Professor Mark Muska  from the University of Northwestern St. Paul answers your Bible questions about why God had to send Jesus to die, where false teaching originates, the real name of God, and more!

Jesus came to set us free...but how free do we really want to be? Are we clinging to items, comforts, or expectations that weigh us down? On this edition of "Deep Thinker Thursday,"  Jon and Pam Bloom share the freeing power of living for Christ and our eternal home.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk is back! Brad Johnson, Pastor Tom Brock and Justin Jeppesen join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on learning from context, when to be a dissenting voice, being a mess and a masterpiece (in progress),  lessons learned too late, perpetually amazing facts, and more.

From money to holiday traditions, blended families face particular challenges. Ron Deal from FamilyLife Blended provides expert insights to strengthen stepfamilies. Then Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and Robert Wolgemuth encourage us to embrace the mystery of God's providence in their book, You Can Trust God to Write Your Story.

We don't have to "get it all together" before we come to God. Pastor Adam Weber shares why admitting we're falling apart is the first step to wholeness and healing. Then economist Anne Bradley explains why protecting religious freedom is vital to the future of all freedom.

Are you living a spiritual adventure? Beth Guckenberger shares how our life becomes a joyous adventure when we turn away from fear, and start saying yes to God. Then Richard Bahr provides practical ways to better see and serve people who are homeless in our community, and share God's heart for those in need.

Special guest and legal expert Tom Jipping provides our Weekly Washington Update. Then author R.L. Solberg helps us examine a Christian's relationship with the Law of Moses, appreciating the beauty of God's commands, but knowing salvation through Jesus alone, from his book, Torahism .

If we expect our family to be perfect, we'll quickly be disappointed. Yet God loves us imperfect people, and gladly made us His family! Clinical therapist, Dr. Marcus Bachmann, helps us let go of the ideal image, and live with grace and acceptance toward the family we have.

Bill takes a humorous look at weekend news and daily life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese .  Then we discuss the art of living a significant life, and what it means to walk in step with the Spirit with  Pastor Jon Hauser .

In Christ, God says we become a "new creation," and science proves it! Dr. Tim Walsh shares amazing clinical research that demonstrates how God transforms our brains when we follow Him.  Then Dr. Megan Brown helps us discover our true identity and calling by clarifying who we really are in Christ .

Narcissism. Codependency. What do these terms really mean? How do these unhealthy patterns interact? Counselor and author Todd Mulliken identifies the relationship patterns of "being right" vs. "being liked," and how applying God's word to our marriages/friendships empowers us to release resentment and flourish together.

The ladies are back! In this episode of "Queens of the Roundtable," Rosey Brausen, Michelle Myers Berg, April Morton, and Rebekah Maxwell Haynie cover gratitude and Thanksgiving, overcoming holiday-induced stress and worry, navigating grief and family traditions, being more Mary, less Martha, praying in the face of doubt, and more!

Our unofficial panel of menfolk is back!  Peter Kapsner , Brad Johnson, Pastor Tom Brock and Justin Jeppesen join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on our life after death, meeting loved ones in heaven, what we mean by "amen," standing in the gap, recognizing your own incompetence,  and more.

Controversial rapper Kanye West has a conversion experience--and the world is taking note. David Wheaton helps us consider Kanye through Jesus' parable of the four soils. Then Kim Ketola celebrates the value of preborn life, and why God's people are called to rescue those in danger.

One of the most famous passages of the Bible, a closer look at Psalm 23 reveals new depths of God's power, provision, and sacrificial love. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris presents a fresh view of the truth and comfort in these six incredible verses.

As the holidays approach, we'll have unique opportunities to have spiritual conversations with relatives and friends. Rick Mattson  and Jonna Fantz  help us prepare our hearts and have a ready answer for our faith at your next family gathering or neighborhood party.

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Rob Bluey , executive editor of The Daily Signal . Then pastor John Samson helps us delve into common questions/objections to the concept of God's election, and how to understand His sovereignty and our salvation, from his book, Twelve What Abouts .

Difficult relationships can be healed; toxic relationships need to be ended. Gary Thomas helps us find freedom from toxic people from his book, " When to Walk Away. " Then author and archaeologist Amanda Hope Haley clears up common misconceptions about Bible stories and encourages us to dig into Scripture's truth.

We take a humorous look at news headlines and daily life with friend and colleague  Patrick Albanese . 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.

Many people have impressions of Jesus that aren't true. Christian apologist  Dr. Alex McFarland invites us to know the real Jesus through His word. Then Then scholar and blogger Rebecca Rhee describes how God used a pair of silver glasses to show her His abiding love.