The Bill Arnold Show

The Holy Spirt is mysterious. Bible teacher  Beverly Coniaris  talks about three Bible verses that leave us as Christians feeling worrisome when it comes to the Holy Spirit and shares how our joy in the Lord can return.  Dr. Greg Bourgond  joins Bill to discuss the three prevailing instances in our world, how we can be encouraged through scripture, and why we must remain bold in our faith. Faith R...

Novelist Jerry Jenkins , father of "The Chosen" producer Dallas Jenkins and author of novels based on the series, joins the show to talk about the third The Chosen novel " And I Will Give You Rest. " He shares how his greatest desire is for people to grow closer to God, how to have real conversations with people who differ in opinion, and how he gives back to make sure the younger generation of wr...

Rosaria Butterfield , author of " Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age ," joins the program to talk about living in absolute truth. Using her experiences and journey, she shares that it's only the Lord who can cleanse us of our sins, discusses how we can be aware of snares that surround us in our pursuit of Biblical truths, and explains how to stand on solid ground in all circumstances. Faith Radio...

What makes the book of James so unique?  Professor Michael Wise joins the show to breakdown the key themes, highlights, and explain the reflection of ancient Judaism that is often misused or disregarded when reading the book. He also shares why this information is crucial for us as Christians so we can fully understand how to apply the principles of the book to our lives. Faith Radio podcasts are...

Showing up with a heart for Christ, serving others, and living out our faith can be an afterthought when it comes to our places of work. Barry Rowan , author of " The Spiritual Art of Business: Connecting the Daily with the Divine ," joins the program to share how we can transform the way we think about our faith in the context of our work. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. G...

Evangelization is a topic that can make even the most faithful Christian pause. Many of us want to tell others about Jesus but don't know how to do so in a friendly and inviting way. Author John Hopper joins the program to talk about his latest book "Giving Jesus Away" and share how to build caring friendships with non-believers, clearly share the good news of Jesus, and enjoy a front row seat to...

Mark Seignious , Chair of the Department of Communication for the University of Northwestern in St. Paul joins the show to share the powerful story of how adopting a child changed his life. Later, Ray Comfort shares from his new book "Why Jesus"  and describes how to handle the challenges and complexities that come from sharing the gospel with people of different backgrounds. Faith Radio podcasts...

Dr. Tim Walsh  from Northstar Regional Treatment and Recovery joins the show to share how we can renew our spirit, soul, and body through Christ. He explains that we do this by understanding that we were created to be in relationship with the Lord, that our flesh is not who we truly are, and through discovering that our purpose is ultimately more than fulfilling our wants and needs. Faith Radio po...

Carmen LaBerge, host of  Mornings with Carmen , joins the program to share advice on how we can reflect the mind of Christ in our world today. She talks about sharing the Gospel with a bold voice, knowing the scriptures, stewarding truth and grace with fellow believers, and how to use what God has placed in our hands to glorify him every single day. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your s...

When we keep our struggles hidden, we can feel isolated and alone.  Pastor Mike Novotny joins the program to discuss why sharing our struggles and discussing hard-hitting topics as Christians to a fallen world creates opportunities for spiritual growth, as he shares from his new book "Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About But Don't" . Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your suppo...

Our kids are growing up in a confusing world with an abundance of messages that are contrary to God's word.  Pastor Adam Griffin joins the show to share from his new book "When Wrong Seems Right" . and discusses how we can help our children discern what is right from wrong. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now

In a secular world filled with depression and a growing sense of hopelessness, author and apologist  J. Warner Wallace  joins Bill to share how turning back to God is the only solution. He starts with talking about what this hopelessness looks like, explains why determining our worldview is important for our outlook on life, and examines how we can effectively share with others the greatest source...

We often will never know the impact of the seeds we sow into the lives of others.  Pastor  Brent McDougal  joins Bill once again, today to share how we interpret  Luke 10:1-3 ,  the significance of Jesus commissioning His disciples, why the Lord never turns away when we seek His face, and how the first step of faith we make changes our ability to see God's power at work, no matter what we step int...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back.  Jeff Verdoorn ,  Trevor Rubenstein , and Pastor Aaron Braaten  join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They share their thoughts on if it's Biblically wrong to be cremated, do a deep dive of Isaiah 53:5 , and give tips to mature in constant prayer. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click her...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back.  Jeff Verdoorn ,  Trevor Rubenstein , and Pastor Aaron Braaten  join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today they discuss the symbolic teachings of Jesus, the grounds for divorce and how it relates to our relationship with Christ, and the deeper meaning behind Luke 9:23 . Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your suppo...

Our hour of "at least two Jews and a Gentile" is back, where one Gentile and at least two Messianic Jews give their perspective about Jewish traditions and faith. Bill is joined by  Trevor Rubenstein ,  Pastor Aaron Braaten , and Thom Berkowitz, who share their hearts for the on-going atrocities in the Middle East, the opportunity we have as Christians to stand with Israel, and how we can find God...

How are we to understand complementarity as Christ followers, as we outline the difference between gender gifts versus gender roles? Bill is joined by Gregg Allison once again to tackle this question, sharing about the process of coming together to understand what Biblical Truth is and the Scripture that outlines the authority Christians are called to submit to. Faith Radio podcasts are made possi...

The believers in Thessalonica were under so much persecution they thought they were in end-times.  In Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, he encourages them to pursue their relationship with Christ even in the midst of great suffering and clarifies the rapture. Bill is joined by Bible teacher  Jeff Verdoorn  who shares from 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10 . They discuss how a departure will take place for...

In this series, author  David Wheaton and Bill examine the importance of understanding the Word of God for a deep and authentic Biblical Christian Worldview. Today they discuss the role of sanctification.  Scott Hubbard joins Bill to discuss his article  "Get Behind Me, Sluggard: Four Lessons Against Laziness" . Together, they study the book of Proverbs, and how to aim for consistency little by li...

The human mind is one of the most complex things God ever created. Bill is joined by philosopher  Ken Samples  to discuss his recent article "How Did the Human Mind Come to Be?"  Ken shares the argument for Christian theism, discusses if the mind made nature or if nature made our mind, and explains how this information should impact the way we reason. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your...

God is gracious and merciful, but he disciplines his children because of his love for us.  Pastor Jonathan Parnell  of Cities Church  uses Hebrews 12:3-11 sharing how Jesus gave an example for how we can persevere through trials, and how God affirms us as his children through our suffering. Later  Dr. Greg Bourgond  shares how there are four stages to salvation, discussing the first three and the...

The Bible is the most read book in all the world but sadly it is not read well.  Author James Coakley shares from his award-winning book "14 Fresh Ways To Enjoy The Bible" how to revitalize our time with God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How do we ignore the enemy when dealing with anxiety, depression, and a feeling of defeat? Pastor Paul Daugherty shares from his new book "Mind Games" and explains how God can take our suffering and turn it into victory. Later, Pastor Jonathan Bourman takes a look at Romans 12:9-15 and John 11 to explain how we can show up for those who are grieving without making it about ourselves. Faith Radio p...

Faith Radio has partnered with  One Child  and their global network of churches. Faith Radio's Amanda Nydam joins the program to share the experiences she gained on her recent trip to Nicaragua and talks about the call God has for all of our lives. Convo Notes- If you would like to sponsor a child, there is no better time than right now! To sponsor a child, click here.

Scott Todd, president and CEO of OneChild , talks about why he sponsored a child years ago and how he's seen lives changed through the Hope Centers supported by OneChild. If you would like to sponsor a child, there is no better time than right now! To sponsor a child, click here.