The Bill Arnold Show

We open up "Ask the Professor," as former Professor Mark Muska  from the  University of Northwestern-St. Paul joins Bill once again. They start in Mark 11:12-14 to discuss if there is a symbolic meaning behind the fig tree, and then take a look at if the Gospels are put together chronologically. Later, they explain why we have communion, and answer how we can remain civil in our world today. Faith...

Bill is joined by Clay Kraby of Reasonable Theology to discuss his new article " 57 Great Books Every Christian Should Own " as he explains the importance for every Christian to have a solid library. Later, Greg Headington starts a new series going through the book of Exodus. Greg introduces the study by explaining why we should read the Old Testament and shares how we can better understand the To...

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 talk about how Church shouldn't be an event but a lifestyle, the right steps to take when helping someone through a difficult time, what our first thought should be when we start a prayer, and much more. Faith Radio podc...

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 with Old Testament history, discuss their views on male and female roles within the church, answer who to seek forgiveness from after a divorce, if angels can sin against God, and take a deep examination of John 3:...

We all have something we are anxious about, and it can be challenging to get it out of our minds.  Dr. Randy Newman  joins Bill to share what we can learn from Matthew 6:25-34 and how we can be confident that God will take care of our needs. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

How do you respond when someone says something that is biblically unsound?  Alex McFarland  joins Bill to discuss just that, and the idea of original sin, atonement, and the exclusivity of Christianity. Bill then welcomes his new producer Wyatt Morrell and his wife Hayley onto the show to discuss the desire to be involved in a community of believers, and the importance of honoring God in their mar...

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 uses 2 Thessalonians 1 to share how we as Christians can respond to persecution like...

Marshall Segal, author and managing editor of desiringgod.org joins Bill to share how we can help those who are suffering as he discusses one of his latest articles "Find Your Way to Help the Hurting."  Later Jen Bradbury joins to discuss her book "Faith Beyond Youth Group."  and the five ways to form character and cultivate lifelong discipleship. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your sup...

There are several places in the Bible that express the importance of prayer. Author Jesse B. Hamilton  joins Bill to discuss this idea and his book " Prayer: The Church's Great Need" . He shares how to pray in a way that makes us more effective, the power it has when we fully commit ourselves to it, and how sincerity shows God our heart and desires are aligned with his. Faith Radio podcasts are ma...

Patrick Albanese  joins Bill as they discuss the difference between excitement and anticipation. They take a look at Romans 12:11  and share how we can make sure we never lack passion for serving God. In light of Thanksgiving  David Myles  then shares how we can be thankful for all God has done for us, as he uses Psalm 95:1-7 and Philippians 4:4-8 to show how we can meditate on the goodness the se...

It is considered by many to be the greatest Biblical discovery of modern times.  Professor Michael Wise joins the show to discuss the Dead Sea Scrolls . He explains what the Dead Sea Scrolls are, how their discovery shows the Bible has been passed down carefully and we can be confident in the scriptures, and shares what they say about the Messiah. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your sup...

Philosopher Stephen Meyer joins Bill along with Professor Brad Sickler  and Brian DeVries of Search Ministries to discuss his book " Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe . " He shares what intelligent design is, why there is proof of finetuning from a fine tuner in our world and discusses why Darwinism is fundamentally implausible. Fai...

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 answer if the Bible teaches us to pray to the Holy Spirit, discuss Spiritual Gifts and the validity of speaking in tongues, take a look at  1 Peter 3:18-19 , and study several other passages and how they apply to our liv...

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 how to stop sinning after you've given your life to Christ, teach on Jesus being the only path to heaven, explain what the millennium will look like, have another conversation on baptism, and examine how we shoul...

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 discuss the connection Gentiles have through the Messiah, share the importance of not misusing Scripture, and take a look at Matthew 19:1-11 . Faith R...

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. Later, Thanksgiving reminds us to be grateful instead of grumbling and complaining--but what are we actually thankful for? Bill and Beverly Coniaris have a convicting conversation about the true provider of all our needs. Faith Radio podcasts...

the Bible tells us we should consider it an honor to suffer for Christ's sake. Pastor Andy Davis joins Bill to run through twelve benefits that come from Christian suffering. He shares how suffering produces character, purifies our faith, and gives us a chance to put our faith on display to a lost world. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

Josh Mulvihill from RenewaNation  joins Bill to share tips we can use to help our children walk in faith with the Lord. He discusses how we need to apply the truths of the Bible in our world today, manage our kids influences by asking if the fruit being produced by them is honoring to God, and why we need to be the first and loudest voice in our little one's life. Faith Radio podcasts are made pos...

Your story is important because you are important to God.  Dr. Marcus Bachmann  joins Bill to share why telling your story matters. He shares that telling your story can unlock healing for others, why vulnerability is not a weakness, and how we can all be intentional listeners creating a safe environment. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Patrick Albanese  joins Bill as the two discuss the importance of having a soft touch as Christians, and how we can look for opportunities to affirm others.  David Myles  then joins with a special guest to share how it's easy to misinterpret scripture, but vital that we understand the context of what we are reading so that we can get the most out of it. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by yo...

In  Acts 17:16-31 , Paul is connecting to those who have never heard of Christ by meeting them in the place they're currently in.  Dr. Tim Walsh  from Northstar Regional Treatment and Recovery joins the show to share how we can take the same approach, and why it's important to first spiritually connect with non-believers, before sharing the Gospel. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your su...

Bill is joined by Clay Kraby of Reasonable Theology to discuss his new article " 57 Great Books Every Christian Should Own " as he explains the importance for every Christian to have a solid library. Later, Greg Headington starts a new series going through the book of Exodus. Greg introduces the study by explaining why we should read the Old Testament and shares how we can better understand the To...

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 talk about how Church shouldn't be an event but a lifestyle, the right steps to take when helping someone through a difficult time, what our first thought should be when we start a prayer, and much more. Faith Radio podc...

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 with Old Testament history, discuss their views on male and female roles within the church, answer who to seek forgiveness from after a divorce, if angels can sin against God, and take a deep examination of John 3:...

We open up "Ask the Professor," as former Professor Mark Muska  from the  University of Northwestern-St. Paul joins Bill once again. They start in Mark 11:12-14 to discuss if there is a symbolic meaning behind the fig tree, and then take a look at if the Gospels are put together chronologically. Later, they explain why we have communion, and answer how we can remain civil in our world today. Faith...