The Bill Arnold Show

The death of Jesus is one of the most powerful and meaningful passages in all of scripture. Pastor  Randy Frazee  joins the show to discuss Matthew 27:45-47 as he explains the darkness that came over the land, that God never turned his face away from Jesus, how it connects to Psalms 22 , and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

There are so many verses in scripture that give us encouragement, and we all desire lots of it.  Dr. Marcus Bachmann  joins Bill to share the gift encouragement can be, explain how it helps us survive hard times, and the different ways we can encourage someone today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There is not only much to learn about Apostle Paul's life, but you may be surprised at how much you don't know.  Dr. Michael Wise joins the show to provide a deep examination of Paul's family, background, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our ultimate goal when sharing the Gospel is to help non-believers see truth.  Gregory Koukl , president of Stand to Reason  and author of " Street Smarts ," joins Bill to explain how we best share the message of Christ and why asking questions is an easy and smart way to engage with those around us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here This conversation or...

Are you the kind of person who wants to ask questions and work things out immediately? Or do you need time to reflect and think?  Dr. Todd Mulliken  joins the show to share the positives and negatives to both sides, explain how it affects relationships, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

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 if the concepts of the Old Testament law are still in place, give advice on how to be a purveyor of truth, explain the necessity of spiritual rebirth, examine Revelation 20:7-9 , and more. Faith Radio podcasts ar...

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 why having a great biblical reputation is meaningful, share that there is power in the name of Jesus, what happens to our hearts when we don't confess sin, answer if there are consequences to what we watch/listen...

There are different categories Christians fall into when it comes to confessing sins.  Scott Hubbard joins Bill to discuss his article " If You Confess: How to Bring Your Sins to God " as he shares why we ask for forgiveness, and the importance of confessing specific sins. Later  Pastor Dave Ryerson shares how church community keeps us aligned with God, sharpens our awareness, and gives us purpose...

Author and apologist  J. Warner Wallace  joins Bill to talk about his summer working with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association . He also shares that everything we do has an impact for eternity, that God is the director/sustainer of all things, talks about why he turned away from atheism, explains why law enforcement is viewed negatively by some today, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made p...

Is it God's will to heal everyone? Does he perform miracles and how should we be praying for healing? Author Rebecca Ribnick  joins bill to answer these questions and share her incredible story of restoration and healing detailed in her book " HOPE: A Practical Guide to Praying for Healing ". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

There are many misconceptions Christians have about the kingdom of God. Author Charlie Lewis joins the show to shed light on these misconceptions as he shares from his new book " The Kingdom System ". He explains that God is relational not religious, that the kingdom of God should be in every facet of our lives to bring Him glory, how we live this out, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possi...

Even in difficult situations, God is always with us.  Dr. Glenn Pickering  joins Bill to share from scripture and talk about how a recent surgery has led him to freedom in knowing that God is always guiding us, with us in the process, and using our circumstances to transform us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

In  Luke 15:11-32 we receive one of Jesus' most famous parables when he talks about the prodigal son. Pastor  David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt to share how this story demonstrates that culture and our world can shape how we view guilt, fear, shame, honor, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Psalms 133:1 says "Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity".  Pastor Brady Boyd  joins the show to share from his new book " Life-Minded: 8 Practices for Belonging to God and Each Other " as he gives helpful tips on how to be in unity with one another. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now. This conversation originally took place on August 27, 20...

Confusion is everywhere in our world and different versions of what truth looks like appear every day. President of Summit Ministries Dr. Jeff Myers  joins Bill to discuss his book " Truth Changes Everything " as he explains how to discern real truth, speak biblical truth in a respectful way, talks about his own experiences, his prayer life, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your...

On this last day of our Faith Radio Fall Fundraiser, we're asking you to join us in the mission of leading people to Christ and nurturing their spiritual growth. Bill seeks to accomplish this with faith, hope, and clarity while studying the Bible!  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  We need you!  Give now: Click here

God wants us to stop and remember what it is he has done. To rejoice, celebrate and enjoy our lives.  Dr. Marcus Bachmann  joins Bill to talk about what the Bible says about celebration, the influence it has when we celebrate those around us, how it creates opportunities for enjoyment and therefore reduces stress, anxiety and more. This is a special "podcast only" edition of Afternoons with Bill A...

In Paul's letters in 1 and 2 Timothy, he warns against false teachers, discusses the role of the church, explains how to stay firm in Christ as we approach the final days, and more. Bill is joined by Bible teacher  Jeff Verdoorn  who teaches from 1 Timothy 6:10-21- 2 Timothy 1:1-2 as he shares about the love of money being the root of all evil, God blessing us abundantly as Christians, storing up...

Dr. Erik Thoennes joins Bill once again, to talk about the spiritual discipline of evangelism. They discuss the trouble we get into when we often assume the worst about the people around us, seeing ourselves as utterly needy people, why nobody has a better reason for practicing humility than a Christian, leaving the results to God by trusting in His work above our own efforts, and more. This is a...

Do you feel the Holy Spirit at work in your life?  Dr. Jack Levison joins the program to share from his book " Fresh Air: The Holy Spirit for an Inspired Life ". He shares that the Holy Spirit is not only present in the good times but the hard moments as well, that we shouldn't seek experiences from the Holy Spirit but rather the peace it brings for a lifetime, discusses why we need to pursue the...

In  Genesis 28:10-19 , Jacob goes to sleep, but he doesn't just wake up physically, he wakes up spiritually as well. Pastor Jonathan Bourman  joins Bill to discuss how the Lord is always with us. Later, pastor Dean Inserra  shares from his new book " A Short Guide to Church " as he explains why the local church was always God's design and how it displays his glory. Faith Radio podcasts are made po...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back.  Dr. Greg Bourgond , Pastor Tom Parrish , and  Brian DeVries join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by discussing threshold thinking, if it is the Lord's will for everyone to be saved, why we need to forgive ourselves for past mistakes, provide methods for overcoming repeated sin, and more. Faith Radio podcasts a...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back.  Dr. Greg Bourgond , Pastor Tom Parrish , and  Brian DeVries join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They start by discussing reality vs the perception of truth, define what it means to be an image bearer of God, have a conversation about healthy doubt, study Matthew 27:52-53 , answer if cremation is biblical, and more. Fait...

Our ultimate goal when sharing the Gospel is to help non-believers see truth.  Gregory Koukl , president of Stand to Reason  and author of " Street Smarts ," joins Bill to explain how we best share the message of Christ and why asking questions is an easy and smart way to engage with those around us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

It is a parent's worst fear, a child turning away from God.  Dr. Alex McFarland  joins Bill to share why children become prodigals, and provides helpful tips for parents to consider. Later, Clay Kraby of Reasonable Theology  talks about what we can learn from the life and ministry of CH Spurgeon . Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here