The Bill Arnold Show

In Luke 22:15 Jesus said he was eager to celebrate Passover knowing He was soon coming into His kingdom-Passover is still important to Christians today. Bible teacher  Thom Berkowitz , and his wife Marsha teach on the rituals of Passover and the Seder meal. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on April 6, 2023

Dr. Alex McFarland takes us through the days preceding the resurrection and uncovers rich historical data about the days before Jesus's victory on the cross. Then pastor  Andrew Davis passionately teaches on the last hours of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here This conversation originally took place on April 5, 2023

In this life our bodies are limited and degrading with age but there is good news.  Robert Morgan teaches that at the resurrection Jesus not only defeated death, but He promises that we will be with Him for eternity-- in renewed bodies. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click Here. This conversation originally took place on April 4, 2023

The goodness of God is on full display as He takes the sins of the world upon His shoulders on the cross.  Pastor Brent McDougal joins Afternoons to teach that His love for us is not measurable---and by loving others we extend His goodness and love into the world. It is almost impossible to comprehend all of what Jesus did for us on the cross. Bill welcomes Pastor Brent Kuhlman for a life-changing...

Gregory Koukl , president of Stand to Reason and author of " Street Smarts ," talks about how Christ followers can stand firm against the schemes of the devil. They unpack why it's possible to stay in the driver's seat during difficult conversations involving salvation, depending on the Holy Spirit to do the work we as Christ followers cannot do, and how to become smart, nice and tactical. Faith R...

Author and apologist  J. Warner Wallace  joins Bill to discuss how we can make the best case for God's existence. Together, they discuss objective truths and the importance of sharing the Gospel when making a case for Christianity, why the fine tuning of the universe isn't by chance or an accident, and why whatever we are passionate about in this life is exposed through whatever we are willing to...

Author Laurel Mathewson joins the program to share from her book " An Intimate Good ". She talks about her personal story of faith, how God never leaves us or forsakes us, and how to give up control so that we can experience God fully. Later, pastor and author  Bryan Murawski joins to talk about his book " Preaching Difficult Texts of the Old Testament " and discusses the importance of diving into...

In today's culture it's easy to set our lives on cruise control when we should be challenging each other and growing in our faith. Author Trevor Whitman joins the show to talk about his book " Brick by Brick " and explains how the church and Christians can experience true transformation and growth. Later Dr. Bob Moeller discusses how fathers can be Godly influences in their children's lives. Faith...

As humans we are not machines. We need nourishment from several different sources and only God can provide it. Author Joy Marie Clarkson discusses this and more as she shares from her book " You Are A Tree ". Later, Dr. Nijay Gupta joins the show to share from his book " Strange Religion " as he outlines what made the first Christians so unique, and how we've lost sight of this in our world today....

Suffering is really hard, and it can be tough to see God working in our lives in the midst of it. Amanda Jenkins of The Chosen joins the show to share her personal journey through suffering, and how God's goodness eclipses our suffering as she shares from her new Bible Study " God's Goodness For The Chosen ". Later,  Pastor David Myles  returns to finish his discussion on helping others find hope...

Autism Awareness Month is in April, and author Brant Hansen joins the show to share his personal story as he talks about his book " Blessed Are the Misfits ". He explains how God has worked in his life, and how he never abandons those who search him. Later author Jason Thacker discusses his book " Following Jesus in a Digital Age " as he shares the importance of stewarding the great resources God...

How do we pour into and put others first in a world that celebrates the individual? Pastor Dave Ryerson joins the program to teach us about "The Relationship Bank" and how to make sure we reflect the love of Christ to those around us. Later Dr. O.S. Hawkins is back to share from his book " The Promise Code " as he discusses why we can have trust and faith in God's promises to us. Faith Radio podca...

God has called each one of us to lead no matter where we are in life. Dr. Paula Maddox joins the show to share helpful tips on how to be a bold voice for Christ through her book " THINK Globally, LEAD Strategically ". Then Rabbi Kirt Schnieder shares from his book " To Know Him by Name " as he teaches the importance of knowing the Hebrew names and titles of God and what we can learn from them. Fai...

Are we thankful in all circumstances? Author Michele Howe joins the program to share from her book " Grace and Gratitude for Everyday Life " and talks about how we can trust in God's grace no matter what. Later Pastor Colin Smith  shares from his book " Heaven How I Got Here " as he portrays the story of the crucifixion from the perspective of the thief on the cross. Faith Radio podcasts are made...

As parents we should want our children to love Jesus more than they love us. Author Lee Ann Mancini joins the show to share from her book " Raising Kids To Follow Christ ". She explains how there are endless resources available for parents, how to say the right things to your children, and much more. Later, philosopher  Ken Samples  shares from his article " Sin as a Disorder of the Good " and how...

Finding inner peace can feel like a struggle that leaves us with fear, toxic thoughts, and on a negative pathway. Pastor Dale Hummel joins the program to share from his book " Reset " as he guides through the steps, we can take to start afresh each and every day in our relationship with the Lord. Later, painter Timothy Gagnon , creator of the " Illuminated Messiah Bible ," shares his powerful stor...

Red Letter sections in the Bible are attributed to the actual words of Christ. In this series, special guests will be teaching on red letter passages about which they are passionate. Today, Bill welcomes special guest pastor Adam Ramsey for a rich conversation about Lazarus in John 11. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took pl...

There's no in between, we're either growing together or growing apart. Todd Mulliken joins Bill to talk about accepting our differences without being defined by them, elevating affirmations over criticisms, having the hard conversations with a sense of invitation instead of interrogation, the process of bringing energy towards each other in Jesus, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possi...

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. This hour they are joined by special guest Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek who serves as President of the University of Northwestern St. Paul.  Dr. Hoornbeek shares how every decision he makes for the University is taken to the Lord in...

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 start by examining Luke 1:5-25 and share what we can take away from it, discuss the benefits that come from fasting, look at what the scriptures say about judgement and are joined at the end by  Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek who...

We open up "Ask the Professor", with Bill and  Professor Mark Muska  from the  University of Northwestern-St. Paul , with a discussion on those who say they are "spiritual but not religious," the difference between "Son of God" and "Son of Man", and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here This conversation originally took place on May 2, 2023

How do we share the good news of Jesus in a culture that embraces "my truth, your truth"? Bill welcomes special guest  Andrew Davis who answers this listener question before teaching on 1 Corinthians. He gives background on the culture and history of Corinth and talks about what Paul was up against as he preached the good news of Jesus to the people in Corinth. You can find all Davis' 69 sermons a...

We all have tasks we don't want to do-- but do you know there are reasons why we put things off for another day?  Dr. Andy Schuttinga joins Bill for a fun-filled, yet informative conversation on procrastination. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here This conversation originally took place on June 12, 2023

Have you asked yourself --why am I suffering?  This is a question that has perplexed mankind since the beginning of time.  Professor Randy Nelson joins Bill to navigate through several different perspectives on suffering. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now! This conversation originally took place on May 9, 2023

Do you have repeated arguments that never seem to resolve?  When Dr. Glenn Pickering joins Afternoons, he explains that these arguments are destructive--and how we can find healing. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here This conversation originally took place on March 22, 2023