The Bill Arnold Show

What is the difference between secular and Christian values? And how do we define what real values are and what is important in life? Executive Director of  Beauterre   Dr. Tim Walsh  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 place on March 16, 2026

It's a great thing to be understood. When husbands understand their wives it allows them to feel safe, secure, and themselves.  Dr. Marcus Bachmann  joins Bill to examine  1 Peter 3:7 , and the importance of understanding our spouses. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here *This conversation originally took place on March 25, 2026

Discovering our love language is only the beginning. If we don't go deeper then this, our love towards one another may get lost in translation.  Dr. Gary Chapman  joins Bill to share from his latest book " The Love Language That Matters Most: How to Personalize Love So They Really Feel It ". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now *This conversation originally took place...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back.  Jeff Verdoorn ,  Pastor Tom Parrish ,  Dr. Greg Bourgond  and special guest  Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek  who serves as President of the  University of Northwestern St. Paul  join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss how we can know God exists, why the younger generation is continuing to seek truth, take a look at  The...

How different are churches now compared to the first century? And have they changed for the better? Does what we see in Scripture match what is taking place today? Author and apologist  J. Warner Wallace  sits down with Bill to answer these questions, and much more. For Jim's latest book " Case Files Vol. I: Murder and Meaning". CLICK HERE For Jim's podcast on this topic: CLICK HERE Faith Radio po...

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 takes us through  1 Peter 2:1-8  explaining the maturity that must take place for us as Christians, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now *This con...

We're all grateful for what Christ did when he died on the cross for our sins, but are we missing the true purpose behind it and what is to come? Pastor  Andy Davis  joins Bill to discuss this, and more, sharing from his article " God's Final Purpose in the Resurrection ". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here *This conversation originally took place on Marc...

What is personal spiritual formation? Is suffering a part of it? What does it look like to walk near to God?  Professor David Merrill  from  Biola University  joins the show, to answer these questions, study Scripture, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here *This conversation originally took place on April 10, 2026

We all have aspects of our spiritual life that need to be rebuilt. This happens with a renewed commitment to the word of God, devoted time in prayer, and a renewed commitment to practical holiness. Pastor  Jarrett Stephens  joins Bill to discuss all of this and more as they study  Nehemiah 8-10 . Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here *This conversation origi...

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 , Pastor  Matt Frey , and  Thom Berkowitz , who discuss the recent reports of possible findings of Noah's Ark, examine Titus 2:11-14 , 2 Chronicles 7:14 , and much more. Faith...

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 water baptism is necessary for salvation, share if we accept or receive Jesus, how to politely disagree with others, 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 discuss the Nephilim in the book of Genesis, explain Mark 14:51-52 , Mark 5:40-43 , share how to take our negative thoughts captive, talk about God's sovereignty and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your s...

What did Jesus mean in John 20:23 ? It's a complicated passage so what are we to make of it? Our segment of one hour one verse is back as professor Gary Manning Jr. joins the show to discuss this verse and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

Have you ever wanted something in life and been told you were being selfish? Does this leave you scared to approach God or boldly ask Him for something? Dr. Glenn Pickering joins Bill to share four reasons why it's not selfish to ask for what we want. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

We talk to ourselves daily, though not always with kindness or truth. Even if we can't turn off our running internal monologues completely, we  can  change  how  we talk in a way that honors God, cultivates positive thoughts and attitudes, and brings real life change. Author Jon Gauger joins Bill to share from his new book " Powerful Self-Talk from the Psalms: 40 Days to a Biblical Mindset ". Fait...

Scripture makes it clear that sometimes violence is necessary to destroy evil. Does that mean war is okay? Author and speaker Stephen Mansfield joins Bill to discuss what is happening between Israel and Iran, where we go from here, how Christians should view all of this, and much more. For Stephen's books: CLICK HERE Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now

There is actually a strong theme of fear when it comes to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. What does it mean for our lives? Pastor  Brent McDougal joins Bill to discuss this and more, sharing from Matthew 28:1-15 . Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

Here's a thought, is a "bucket list" a bad idea? Should Christians have one or look at them from a different lens compared to the rest of the world? Dr. Doug Huffman , Dean for the School of Theology & Ministry at   t he  University of Northwestern St. Paul joins the show to share his philosophy behind this concept, in what he calls "The Converse Bucket Theory". Faith Radio podcasts are made possi...

God has a unique way of bringing us into situations we never could've imagined.  Greg Ekbom , president of  limbfit  joins the show to share his personal testimony of  loss ,   difficulties, and immense suffering . He explains how it all prepared him for the work he does now helping amputees all around the world.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here *This...

One of the most loving things Jesus ever did was touch the leper in Matthew 8. What can we learn from this moment?  Pastor Walter Hill  joins Bill to talk about this and more from  Matthew 8:1-4 , and his book " The Keith Thomas Story: The Heroic True Story Of A Young Veterans Battle With "Burn Pit" Cancer ". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now *This conversation orig...

There are many cryptic and bizarre passages in Scripture. What are we to make of them?  Dr. Eric Bargerhuff  author of " What's God Saying Here ", joins the show to discuss several of these passages. They also take some time to talk about the Christian life in our culture today and if we are drifting towards more of an experience rather than a relationship with God. For more of Dr. Bargerhuff's bo...

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 the ongoing family struggles we see in our world today, share if they Holy Spirit remains with us forever, study John 12:32 , and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Clic...

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 sharing that Jesus sustains us when we experience burnout, why it can feel so difficult to pray at times, discuss what coveting looks like, how we cultivate a life of humility, and much more. Faith Radio podcast...

Does the church still matter in the modern world? After waves of disillusionment, and political divides, it's easy to question the value of investing in the church.  Author Carmen Joy Imes joins the program to share her thoughts on all of this, and more from her latest book " Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters ". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  C...

Why is it there is no mention of dinosaurs in the Bible? Should Christians be concerned about this?  Carl Kerby of Reasons for Hope  joins Bill to talk about his latest  DeBunked video "Dinosaurs Disprove the Bible".  Author Ben McGreevy   has a dream to create a devotional series that covers every verse in   Scripture. He joins the show to share the fir st installment of this monumental project "...