The Bill Arnold Show

If you wrestle with doubts about God, His character, or His plan, Jon and Pam Bloom bring good news: Jesus does not crush or condemn us for doubt, but instead shows great mercy . Jon shares lessons from his own doubtful seasons , and Pam encourages believers dealing with loved ones' doubts.

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Rob Bluey , executive editor of The Daily Signal . Then Dr. Linda Mintle provides hope for those in chronic pain with a holistic approach to pain-management from her book, Living Beyond Pain.

Did you realize you're an interpreter of the Bible? Every believer interprets--discerns/explains the meaning of-- God's word, and we can learn to do it well.  Dr. Ian Paul guides us through the basics of interpreting scripture, and four essential questions to help us rightly apply what we read.

We take a humorous look at news headlines and daily life with friend and colleague  Patrick Albanese .Then pastor Clay Kraby delves into a popular verse, Romans 8:28 , to discern what God's really promising us in His pledge to make "all things work together for good."

We can read Ruth as a love story--but it's much deeper than two people. Jared C. Wilson shares how Ruth reveals the gospel of redemption for all brokenness. Then pastor Jeff Lucas shares what we can learn from the Bible's rogues, scoundrels, and scallywags in his book, Notorious .

Are you struggling to forgive someone who deeply hurt you? Or perhaps you just can't forgive yourself for past wrongs. Author Gil Mertz lays out the biblical path of forgiveness -- and how we can move forward into abundant life -- from his book,  Forgive Your Way to Freedom .

Why did Jesus speak in parables? How can we better understand these first-century images in today's world? Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn helps us unpack the many "hidden things" Christ revealed in his parables, and previews his upcoming event with Bill on November 21!

Our unofficial panel of menfolk is back! George Fraser (co-host of Real Recovery ), Pastor Tom Brock, and Professor Mark Seignious  convene for another edition of "Guy Talk." This week, they discuss modern miracles, loving your literal neighbors, temptation Oompa Loompas, lessons learned from their moms (and dads), and more!

The times (and moral standards) are a'changing. David Wheaton explores the causes of today's moral revolution and how to hold fast to our faith in the storm. Then author/blogger Rebecca Rhee shares the powerful ways God shows His grace in our everyday lives--from old cars to superhero splits.

Can atheistic naturalism explain morality, or satisfy our search for meaning? Pastor Zach Broom explores these questions in his book " Without God ." Then Terry Wardle shares how his troubled childhood and successful ministry career led him to a mental breakdown  and how pain can open paths for God's breathtaking grace.

We open up the phones and our Bibles for "Ask the Professor!" Professor Mark Muska  from the University of Northwestern answers your Bible questions about Bible translations, head coverings, Halloween, Jesus' sense of humor, defining/conquering sexual sins, and more!

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Rob Bluey , executive editor of The Daily Signal . Then Scarlet Hiltibidal describes how she found peace by learning to see life not through a mirror but through a Savior who shapes who we are and who we will be.

Our enemy seeks to kill and destroy nations, as well as individuals. Dr. Michael Brown helps us recognize the symptoms of spiritual attack on our nation and how to turn the tide. Then Greg Koukl revisits his classic apologetics primer, " Tactics ," and how to artfully, comfortably guide conversations toward Jesus.

We review the weekend's events with Bill's friend and colleague Patrick Albanese . Then we bust the myth that you can't be friends amid deep disagreement-- Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family shares how we can truly love our neighbors with opposing worldviews.

God longs to bless us with His peace in Christ. Paul Martini shares how we can access the spiritual freedom and power in true peace. Then Ken Ham , the founder of Answers in Genesis , confronts today's social chaos and confusion with five words: "in the beginning, God created..."

Narcissism. Codependency. These are popular terms today, but what do they really mean? Counselor and author Todd Mulliken identifies the relationship patterns of "being right" vs. "being liked," and how God's word applied to our marriages/friendships empowers us to release resentment and live joyfully together.

It's vital for women to be strong , but what is true strength? Mary Kassian shares simple habits of spiritually strong women in her book, " The Right Kind of Strong ." Theologian James K.A. Smith explains why we are what we love, the power of habit, and God's response to restless hearts.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk is back!  Peter Kapsner , Brad Johnson, George Fraser (co-host of Real Recovery ), and Pastor Tom Brock join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on sharing faith, gardening vs. harvesting, why you need your own "board of directors," the problem with political correctness, and more.

In our spiritual lives, many of us ask, "Is this all there is? Am I living up to my full potential in God's eyes?" Pastor Jason Stonehouse helps us recognize God's purpose for our lives in his book " Something More: Pursuing the Life You Were Made to Live ."

God created His own people, Israel, to be set apart from the world. Thom and Marcia Berkowitz share the blessings of Sabbath (Shabbat) and God's appointed days/times and how these traditions honor God's holiness and point to Jesus the Messiah.

As iron sharpens iron, men get better by strengthening one another. Vince Miller describes 7 challenges men encounter and how men of God can tackle them. Then Fouad Masri from the Crescent Project equips believers to build bridges with Muslim neighbors and share our faith in Christ in well-informed ways.

Jarrett Stepman of The Daily Signal joins Bill for our weekly Washington update. Then we focus on following in Jesus' footsteps--in the full-time business of friendship. Pastor Adam Weber helps us connect with others in genuine relationship.

Jesus promised to return and judge the world. What does the Bible reveal about the end of the world and the age to come? Philosopher and theologian  Ken Samples  from  Reasons to Believe helps us think carefully and biblically about End Times ideas from his book, Christian Endgame.

Bill checks in with friend and colleague  Patrick Albanese  with a humorous look at life and daily news. Then pastor Jeff Lucas shares what we can learn from the rogues, scoundrels, and scallywags of the Bible from his book, Notorious .

Rick Dack on an upcoming apologetics event. Then scholar and blogger Rebecca Rhee describes how God used a white van to share His peace. As addictions grow to epidemics,  Rich Scherber and Dr. Tim Walsh  of MN Adult & Teen Challenge are seeing God transform lives each day.