The Bill Arnold Show

We think we're familiar with the events of Holy Week. But what if we've been missing something?  Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn takes a fresh look at the final week of Jesus's life. The Final Week Chart 04-05-23 Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Alex McFarland takes us through the days preceeding 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

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.

The word heart or its derivatives is mentioned 938 times in the Bible --and according to scripture the heart is the center not only of spiritual activity, but of all the operations of human life. When Bible teacher and author Greg Bourgond  joins Bill they discuss the importance of a pure and surrendered heart to the Lord. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click Her...

The climax of Jesus's ministry happens during Holy Week and each day is important.  Ken Samples joins Bill for an informative conversation on the days of Holy Week and the church calendar. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We take  a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Today, Bill and Patrick chat about what you think when you're alone with your thoughts. Then  Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Rosey B. for a convicting conversation on Holy Week and Jesus turning the tables in the temple. Book suggested by Pastor David Myles:  "Table of Inwardness" by Calvin Filler. Faith Radio...

We all want to do the right thing and some choices can change the trajectory of our life--but how do we know what is God's will?  Scott Hubbard editor of desiringgod.org  joins Bill for a foundational conversation on following God's will as directed by Scripture, through his article Do The Will You Know: The First Step for Further Guidance. Fathers are very important in a daughters life. Unfortuna...

Even if we don't want to be legalistic in our human nature we often go beyond the word of God. Pastor Pat Nemmars joins Bill for a transparent conversation on how our personal judgements or preferences can become more important than what God wants to teach us in the Bible, through his book, " Retractions: Cultivating Humility after Humiliation." Then Bill and Greg Headington continue their study o...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Tom Parrish and Jeff Verdoorn give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics including: the wedding feast, 1 Corinthians 2:9 , heaven, answered prayer, the will of God, the Trinity, God's name I AM, appearances of Jesus in the Old Testament, judgement day, clean and unclean foods, humanity of Jesus, hearing the...

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 Dr. Erik Thoennes. for a challenging conversation on the fear of the Lord and the cost of following Jesus through Luke 12: 1-12. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: ...

Most people wonder if they are enough but when do normal feelings of insecurity become unhealthy? Dr. Andy Schuttinga joins Bill for a transparent conversation on imposter syndrome and how to grow in your identity in Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

The entire Bible points to Jesus in some way.  In this series, Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn covers some of the most important theological aspects of the birth, life, teaching, resurrection and future reign of Jesus Christ. Today, Jeff and Bill have a power-packed conversation about the present dwelling of Christ in us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Tim Walsh  from Northstar Regional Treatment and Recovery and Pastor Kevin Saunders join Bill for a deep conversation on the hopelessness that permeates society and the pathway to the hope found in Christ.

In this over-sexualized world, gender confusion is in the media all the time but what is gender dysphoria?   Dr. Marcus Bachmann  teaches that gender dysphoria is someone who has assigned biological body parts at birth that they feel are incorrect. Bill and Dr. Bachmann discuss gender dysphoria characteristics, the current agenda, healthy responses, healing, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are...

We take  a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Today, Bill and Patrick chat about the beauty of our bodies design and the breath of God. Then  Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Rosey B. for a rich conversation on Palm Sunday. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

When one officer misbehaves it has impact on our lives, cities, and culture.  Today, Bill welcomes back fan favorite J. Warner Wallace from Cold Case Christianity   for an honest conversation about crime and law enforcement. Ministry for police officers: Thethinbluelife.com Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here * This encore presentation originally aired on...

Everybody believes in something- but how do we understand the God of 1 Timothy 6:16 ?  Today, Dr. Alex McFarland and Bill have a foundational conversation about the basics of the gospel. Historic denominations are dying. Pastors and church leaders are concerned about their churches plateauing. Why? When Dr. Matt Queen joins Bill, he discusses one of the major reasons is because congregations aren'...

What is intellectual humility?  Professor Peter Hill tells us that it is the motivational drive to understand--not a motivation to persuade.  Bill and Peter have a fascinating conversation  on what hinders intellectual humility and how to respond with humility without conceding your Christian beliefs. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Tom Parrish and Jeff Verdoorn give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics including: governance of Jesus, head coverings, the groaning of creation, Babylon, Lord of all Lords, description of the Holy Spirit, repentance,  Jesus's descension into Hades, Romans 9:15-23 , miracles of the disciples, salvation, dou...

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 Justin Jeppsen for a rich conversation on The Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:5-15. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

God never leaves us nor abandons us-- and is faithful to redeem lost relationships and time. Bill welcomes comedian and magician Stephen Bargatze to share his testimony of God's goodness in his life. *This encore presentation originally aired on March 7, 2023 Then Bill and Greg Headington embark on a new series in the book of Daniel.  Today in Greg's overview, we learn that Daniel  is a book not w...

Every faith journey is unique―fully known only to our Creator. Pastor Inés Franklin joins Bill and offers her own courageous journey of faith and biblical insights―providing healing and hope for those still finding their way or doubting their path, through her book, " Uncharted. Navigating Your Unique Journey of Faith." Is the work of your hands an act of worship to God?  Marshall Segal, author an...

We open up "Ask the Professor", with Bill and Professor Mark Muska  from the  University of Northwestern-St. Paul , with a discussion on proven character Romans 5:3-5 , delighting in the Lord, did we exist before birth, Genesis 6:3 , asking the Lord for leading, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, the Holy Spirit New and Old Testament, dependency on God, the hierarchy of heaven, timing of the rapture, accomplis...

We take  a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Today, Bill and Patrick chat about the first day of Spring, weather,  and per-paring for death. Then  Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Rosey B. for a rich conversation on Zephaniah 3:17 and Romans 5:3-5 . Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here