The Bill Arnold Show

It's important to meet people where they are rather than expect them to come and find us. God wants our willingness to share the Gospel and all of us have the ability to do so. Author Mary Jo Sharp of Search Ministries joins the show to discuss all of this, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What is apologetics? How do we do it well? And what are we getting wrong when it comes to how we defend our faith? Author and apologetic specialist  Dr. Doug Groothuis is back yet again to discuss all of this and share from his book " Urban Legends of Apologetics: 40 Common Misconceptions ". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

From sunrises, to that cup of coffee in the morning, to our day at work, we should be worshiping God in everything we do and experience. Pastor Steve DeWitt joins Bill to share this and more from his book " Enjoying God in Everything: A Guide to Maximizing Life's Pleasures ". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now *This conversation originally took place on October 6, 20...

Why is it in our nature as humans to rebel and sin? Could it be that we have no desire to be under authority? Are we aiming to please ourselves or God? And why do we seek the easier path rather than what is right? Dr. Andy Schuttinga is back once again to discuss all of this and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  click here *This conversation originally took p...

Sadly, many couples become disconnected over the years. It's usually a result of unresolved sin or unhealed pain in their hearts. How do they join hearts once again after this has happened? Dr. Bob Moeller  from  For Keeps Ministries joins Bill to discuss all of this, 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. The explain how to share the Gospel with someone who isn't interested, talk about God's love and wrath, and much 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 start by examining Psalms 145:8-9 and God's compassion, share that the invitation to accept Christ is available at any moment, take a deeper look at Isaiah 66:14-16 , and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible...

There seems to be more turmoil and friction within organizations and churches today. This leads to a functional operation rather than a remarkable one. So how do we make the necessary changes and elevate ourselves? Author Tim Foot joins the show to again share from his book " Reaching for Remarkable: The 7 Key Signatures Behind Every Remarkable Team ". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by you...

In Job 14:14 it says "If a man dies, will he live again?". What did Job believe about the grave? And did he have the same hope we have as believers today? Pastor  Andy Davis is back to discuss all of this and more from a sermon he taught titled " If a Man Dies, Will He Live Again? ". For Andy's book "Yet I Will Hope in Him": CLICK HERE Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give n...

Bill is joined by friend  Patrick Albanese as they dissect Psalms 23 and talk about putting everything in the correct context. Later, author Art Girard shares from his new book " Finding Meaning, Purpose, and Fulfillment: Making Sense of God, Life, and Success ". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

Prayer is something that is both caught and taught. And it's wonderful to know that not only are others praying for us, but Jesus is as well. Pastor  Jarrett Stephens joins Bill to dive into John 17 , discussing praying on behalf of someone, and the power that comes from it. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

The Lord truly wants a relationship with us. He doesn't just want us to avoid hell, he wants communion with his followers. Author Charles Martin joins Bill to share from his latest book " The Reason for Jesus ". Later, Pro-Life activist Lyric Gillett discusses her ministry Faces of Choice and the impact that sharing stories from abortion survivors has. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by you...

What's next after you release something you've held onto for years? How do you start living again after letting go? Pastor  David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt once again to share how letting go of the past turns into trusting God more fully. For the notes from the show today: CLICK HERE Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

If Jesus is who he said he was, shouldn't we be paying more attention to what he taught? Author and apologetic specialist  Dr. Doug Groothuis joins Bill to share from his new book " What If Jesus Is Right?: Examining Jesus' Claims About Himself in a World Full of Falsehoods ". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here *This conversation originally took place on...

There is no such thing as a perfect parent, and often we can feel responsible when our children stray and rebel. What are we to do? Pastor Eric Davis joins the show to give an encouraging message to any parents with wayward children. He reflects on several passages in Scripture, including Ecclesiastes 7:13 , Isaiah 1:2 , Proverbs 22:15 , Psalm 131 , and many more. Faith Radio podcasts are made pos...

What does it mean to truly be followers of Christ? Are we missing something? Author Tim Mulgrew joins the program to discuss what it means to have a true relationship with our Lord, sharing from his book " Christian, A Contract with God: Understanding the Terms of True Salvation ". 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. Together, they discuss if there will be a rapture, have a lengthy conversation about what replacement theology is, study Matthew 27:52-53 , Jeremiah 23:33-40 , and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your sup...

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 telling unbelievers about God's unconditional love is the best place to start when sharing the Gospel, talk about our responsibility as Christians to know the Bible, explain Zechariah 4 , 1 Thessalonians 4:13-...

Are we alive and awake when it comes to our relationship with Jesus? Or are we just sleepwalking through life? Pastor  Jonathan Bourman gives a stern warning about keeping our love for Christ alive, teaching from Song of Songs 5:1-6 . Later, vice president of water for World Vison Dr. Greg Allgood shares how they're helping solve the global water crisis. For Dr. Greg Allgood's book "Thirsty for a...

Is God with us when we suffer? Why do we have to experience suffering? Is it talked about much in the Bible? Professor David Merrill  from  Biola University joins the show to discuss all of this and more from Romans 8:18-30 and other passages in Scripture. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

In 1 and 2 Peter we see themes of suffering, hope in Christ's return, the role of Scripture, encouragement towards continued growth, God's justice, and more. Bill is joined by Bible teacher  Jeff Verdoorn who walks us through 1 Peter 5:8-11 sharing plenty of thoughts about Satan. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now

So much can happen when kids know the word of God and that someone values them. And for many, they first experience this at Bible camp during the summer.  Carl Kerby of Reasons for Hope joins the show to talk about his summer, and share about his new projects the UNSHAKEN camp and the  Gospel League . Later, Fred Pry of Child Evangelism Fellowship talks about the rise of persecution against Christ...

Our brain is incredibly complex and designed to remember well. Why is this? And how do we move forward from past hurts that keep popping into our head? Bill welcomes back Executive Director of Beauterre   Dr. Tim Walsh to continue this discussion on how we heal and move forward from past hurts in our lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click Here

People are looking for the truth. When they come to the church will they find it? What they need to see, is transformational growth based on three aspects.  Pastor Dave Ryerson joins Bill to discuss them and more from Romans 12-15 . Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now

Why is there a lack of trust in our world? who is responsible for carrying out justice? And how do we grow our integrity as humans? Author and apologist  J. Warner Wallace joins the show to discuss all of this, his summer in Alaska, and much more. For all of Jim's books:  CLICK HERE For details about the upcoming BGEA event in Eagan, Minnesota:  CLICK HERE Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by...