The Bill Arnold Show

Head knowledge is great, but if we are only studying God's word and not doing it, then we aren't living to our fullest potential. Dr. Jay Christianson joins Bill to discuss how the Old Testament connects to the New Testament and share how this can help us better understand the Bible and use it in our daily lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

Jesus began his ministry with the Sermon on the Mount, and specifically with the Beatitudes. Pastor  Brent McDougal joins the show to share a message from Matthew 5:1-12 , and talk about God's blessings upon his children. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

It can be easy to experience burnout in our relationship with God, so how can we refocus and recharge? Philosopher Ken Samples joins the show to share twelve different ways we can find true spiritual renewal in the year ahead. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

We open up "Ask the Professor," as former  Professor Mark Muska  from the  University of Northwestern-St. Paul joins Bill once again. Together, they discuss the dangers of judging others, urge us to be fully dependant on God for everything, explain what the Trinity is, study multiple passages in scripture, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

How do we understand and introduce Christian doctrine? Theologian and author  Millard Erickson  joins the show to share from his book " Introducing Christian Doctrine " as he answers if God is good, the different ways He reveals himself, how sin effects our relationship with the Lord, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now *This conversation originally too...

The Bible often uses clothing as an illustration of biblical truth. Bible teacher  Beverly Coniaris  joins Bill to take a look at some of the examples found in scripture, and share how these spiritual truths give us a new perspective of the righteousness we have because of Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now *This conversation originally took place on December...

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 continue a deep conversation about annihilationism, share if it is okay to test God, examine  1 John 4:13-21 , discuss if feeling inadequate is normal, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. G...

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 people truly want to be changed or if they want God to change their circumstances, if comparing ourselves to others is an insult to God, study  Hebrews 12:1 , answer if there will be free will in heaven, and...

Prayer connects us with God. Pastor and author  Jarrett Stephens  joins Bill to discuss  Luke 10:25-37  and the story of the Good Samaritan looking at it through the lens of prayer and sharing seven kinds of prayer that we can apply to our lives everyday. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here *This conversation originally took place on October 1, 2024

The data is showing that more and more people are leaving church because of negative experiences.  The American Bible Society' s John Plake joins the show to emphasize the importance of making people feel more welcomed into Christianity. Later, Pastor  Brent Kuhlman  shares from  Ephesians 4:30  and  2 Samuel 11  as he gives a warning against grieving the Holy Spirit with our actions. Faith Radio...

Pastor Colin Smith  joins Bill to share from his book, " Fly Through the Bible: A Brief Introduction."  They talk about why we can be confident that there are people in our influence who want to have conversations about what the Bible says, what the root of Christianity boils down to, why doing life with Christ right now is supremely good yet what's to come is even better, and more. Faith Radio po...

the book of Ezekiel shows that we are sinners, but ultimately saved by grace and restored through Christ's new covenant. Bill welcomes Pastor  Andy Davis  who shares how the book demonstrates the infinite glory of God, explains what we can learn about the discipleship of God's word, discusses the foretaste of heavenly glory we will experience one day, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possib...

In  Genesis 28:10-19 , Jacob goes to sleep, but he doesn't just wake up physically, he wakes up spiritually as well. Pastor  Jonathan Bourman  joins Bill to discuss how the Lord is always with us. Later, pastor  Dean Inserra  shares from his new book " A Short Guide to Church " as he explains why the local church was always God's design and how it displays his glory. Faith Radio podcasts are made...

There are several ways that God can use you to help those who are in need. Pastor  David Myles  joins Bill and Wyatt for a time of sharing how we can encourage and build others up who are struggling and suffering through a season of loss or difficulty. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on April 15, 2024

We open up "Ask the Professor," as former  Professor Mark Muska  from the  University of Northwestern-St. Paul  joins Bill once again. They discuss  Romans 12:1  and what it means to live for Christ, explain that it's God who opens the heart of nonbelievers and not us, review  John 16:8 , give advice for those who are spiritually exhausted, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your...

In Paul's letters in 1 and 2 Timothy, he warns against false teachers, discusses the role of the church, explains how to stay firm in Christ as we approach the final days, and more. Bill is joined by Bible teacher  Jeff Verdoorn  who shares from  1 Timothy 2:9-15  as he gives more context into these challenging verses. He then dives into  1 Timothy 4:1-11  and shares the importance of ignoring fal...

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 explain that salvation is all about the attitude of our heart, answer if Satan is following us around at all times, share that it's our responsibility to accept Christ as our savior, discuss if you can lose your salvati...

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 begin by studying  Ephesians 2:8 , explain that today can be the day of your salvation, discuss that a life in Christ is the best life we can live, have a riveting conversation about the rebuilding of the temple, share...

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. To sign up for the Greek verse of the day: click here...

There are so many wonderful Christmas traditions, but how did they start? Prolific author  Ace Collins  joins Bill to share the incredible meaning behind the mistletoe, discuss how Christmas cards came to be, explain what Christmas use to be like, take a closer look at the colors of Christmas, the beginning of Christmas carolers, and much more. For Ace Collins book "Stories Behind the Great Tradit...

How do we gain a true Biblical understanding when it comes to the facts of the Christmas story? Bill is joined by Pastor Aaron Braaten who shares why we have the traditions we do, where the different events of the birth of Christ took place, and more as he studies Matthew 1-2 & Luke 1-2 . Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

One of the things we love about Christmas is the music. Prolific author  Ace Collins  joins Bill to take a closer look at some of the most beloved Christmas carols and hymns, such as Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Silent Night, Joy to the World, and many more. For Ace Collins book "Stories Behind the Best Loved Songs of Christmas": click here Faith Radio podca...

People need community, yet social isolation and loneliness continues to grow.  Pastor Mike Novotny  joins the program to explore solutions for the problem of loneliness as he shares from his new book " Lonely Less: 6 Steps to a Less Lonely Life ". Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now *This conversation originally took place on November 20, 2024

There are many great gifts we can receive during the Christmas season. Bill is joined by Carrie Headington who discusses some of them in depth, including the friendship that Jesus brings, family, forgiveness, freedom and future. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

The topic of death can be very frightening. Bill is joined by  Dr. Guy Waters  who shares from his book " Facing the Last Enemy: Death and the Christian ". He explains why we shouldnt shy away from this subject, that God's Word has the answers we need to face the grave with confidence in our risen Redeemer, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here Thi...