The Bill Arnold Show

Too often we look for joy, peace, and satisfaction in all the wrong places. Executive Director of  Beauterre   Dr. Tim Walsh  joins Bill to discuss how we can experience true joy, peace, and personally assess our satisfaction of life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  click here *This conversation originally took place on October 21, 2025

There are many examples, events, or positions in the Old Testament that are later fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament.  Dr. Erik Thoennes  joins the show to discuss all of this, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now *This conversation originally took place on November 10, 2025

It is widely accepted by many that each individual can decide what is right and wrong for themselves. Can Christians support a "What's right for you, may not be right for me!" mentality? Bill welcomes author  Juan Valdes  from  Reasons for Hope  to discuss this, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here *This conversation originally took place on Novem...

It's hard to count all the wonderful Christmas traditions we have. What's more fascinating is the stories behind them all. Prolific author  Ace Collins  joins Bill to share the incredible meaning behind the colors of Christmas, mistletoe, Handel's Messiah, candy canes, Christmas Carols, Advent, and much more. For Ace Collins book "Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas": click here Faith...

If we've let go of God how do we find our way back? How do we explain The Trinity? These are just a couple of questions the next generation is asking. Apologetic specialist  Rick Mattson  joins the program to discuss this, explain how we should have skeptics in our lives as Christians, and much more. For Rick's book "Faith Is Like Skydiving": click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by yo...

There is so much to unpack when it comes to identifying and answering questions about the Christian worldview. is God just? How do we explain The Trinity? What is God's relation to time? What exactly is Christian thought?  Dr. Paul Helseth  joins the show to discuss all of this, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here *This conversation originally 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 discuss The Incarnation in depth, if there are or aren't activities we should partake in during the Christmas season, the opportunity we have to invite others into a relationship with Jesus, and much more. Faith Radio p...

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. With Christmas coming up next week they spend the hour discussing the Christmas story found in  Luke 1-2  and  Mathew 1-2 , the Lord's timing in it all, misconceptions we have about the birth of Christ, and much more. Faith...

One of the things we love about Christmas is the tremondous music. Prolific author  Ace Collins  joins the show to take a closer look at some of the most beloved Christmas carols and hymns, such as Silent Night, The First Noel, The Twelve Days of Christmas, I'll Be Home for Christmas, Silver Bells, and many more. For Ace Collins book "Stories Behind the Best Loved Songs of Christmas": click here F...

For many, Christmas is a wonderful time of year. It can also be challenging for those struggling with suffering and dealing with loss.  Dr. Mark Solfelt joins Bill to share his personal story of suffering well. He also sings some of his original songs that are sure to uplift spirits this Christmas Eve. For Dr. Solfelt's books: Click Here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give...

Was there really a light or star leading the Magi to Bethlehem the night Jesus was born? Bill is joined by Bible teacher  Jeff Verdoorn to discuss Matthew 2:1-18 , misconceptions about the star of Bethlehem, and everything we need to know about it. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now

Giving is it's own reward, and it's more than just money. Executive Director of  Beauterre   Dr. Tim Walsh joins the show to study Scripture and share the benefits that come from living a generous life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  click here

Our segment of "Counselors Corner" is back as Bible believing Counselors discuss personal, social, and psychlogical issues that many of us face.  Dr. Todd Mulliken ,  Dr. Marcus Bachmann , and  Dr. Jenita Pace discuss the difficulties that can come with Christmas, the healing process, share their perspectives on Proverbs 4:23 , and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support....

We open up "Ask the Professor," as former  Professor Mark Muska  from the  University of Northwestern-St. Paul joins Bill once again. They start by discussing Romans 11:36 and the concept of divine providence, answer some questions surrounding the birth of Christ, examine John 14:17 , share how Satan came into existence, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give n...

Telling people about Jesus is the one amazing thing we can do on this earth. Evangelist  Nick Hall , founder of  Pulse Evangelism  joins Bill to share how spreading the Gospel begins with prayer, explain that listening is more important than talking, discuss the revival we are seeing in our world, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  click here *This co...

God remembers us. Not only that, but he also keeps His promises.  Dr. Robert Morgan  joins the show to share from his latest book " God Hasn't Forgotten You: 24 Remarkable Ways God Is Working in You and Through You ". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click Here *This conversation originally took place on October 24, 2025

Over the years we've come to know the Christmas story a certain way, but is it all true?  Dr. Ian Paul  joins Bill to discuss his article " Mary greets Elizabeth and praises God in Luke 1 " as he shares what the uniqueness of the language used in the Christmas story teaches us and mentions other fascinating discoveries from the birth of Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your suppor...

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 Incarnation in depth, if there are or aren't activities we should partake in during the Christmas season, the opportunity we have to invite others into a relationship with Jesus, and much more. Faith Radio po...

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. With Christmas coming up next week they spend the hour discussing the Christmas story found in Luke 1-2 and Mathew 1-2 , the Lord's timing in it all, misconceptions we have about the birth of Christ, and much more. Faith Radi...

The Christmas season is a wonderful time to reflect on the birth of Christ and how God orchestrated it all.  Pastor Eric Davis joins to talk about this and also share the eight ways that God is sovereignly in control of our world, reading from  Luke 2:1-20 . Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

The greatest gift God ever gave us was his presence. If we're honest with ourselves, the Incarnation of Christ is a divine mystery we truly cannot understand. Pastor Jarrett Stephens joins the show once again to discuss all of this and more from Philippians 2:5-11 . Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

It's easy to forget about Jesus in the midst of the Christmas season. It can also be difficult to wrap our minds around Him coming to earth as a baby while also being fully God at the same time. Pastor Walter Hill sits down with Bill to discuss John 1 and how the word became flesh. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now

We hear that technology will set us free and that identity is whatever we choose. What we're not being told is how these promises unravel reality itself, leaving us restless and confused in a world where we can no longer tell what is true. Abdu Murray , President of  Embrace the Truth joins to share from his upcoming book " Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality―and What to D...

It's hard to count all the wonderful Christmas traditions we have. What's more fascinating is the stories behind them all. Prolific author  Ace Collins joins Bill to share the incredible meaning behind the colors of Christmas, mistletoe, Handel's Messiah, candy canes, Christmas Carols, Advent, and much more. For Ace Collins book "Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas": click here Faith...

When it feels like life is collapsing around us it's important to exercise the power of letting go and trusting in God. Pastor  David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt to study Luke 14:25-35 and much more as they continue their conversation on this issue. For part 1 of this discussion: click here Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here