The Bill Arnold Show

How would you describe the world we are living in? Does disagreeing with someone's lifestyle mean we hate them or want what is best for them? Philosopher  Ken Samples  joins the show to share from his article " Snapshot of Today's Intellectual Climate " as he explains what the Bible says about love, truth, goodness, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click...

Confusion is everywhere in our world and different versions of what truth looks like appear every day. President of Summit Ministries Dr. Jeff Myers  joins Bill to discuss his book " Truth Changes Everything " as he explains how to discern real truth, speak biblical truth in a respectful way, talks about his own experiences, his prayer life, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your...

As Christians we are called to be responsible and to act responsibly.  Dr. Greg Bourgond  joins Bill to share that we learn about responsibility straight from the Bible, explains the value of holding yourself accountable, discusses what leaders are called to do, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now This conversation originally took place on August 19, 2024

Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we are to honor God with them. Counselor and author Joe Dallas  joins Bill to share how the world is trying to dismantle what God has created, to remind us that our bodies are not ours, that Christ washes away every sin when we confess and turn to him, plus more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conv...

In a world full of division, it's important that we constantly renew and strengthen our minds. Pastor Brent McDougal joins the show to discuss Romans 12:1-2 and Philippians 4:4-9 sharing that the light, true greater peace, and transforming of our minds that we long for only comes from Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally...

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. Only today, the group is a bit shorthanded- as Bill is joined by Pastor Aaron Braaten and Thom Berkowitz . They unpack the significance of Babylon's origins, why God referred to Israel as both male and female, and more. Faith Radio podca...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back.  Jeff Verdoorn ,  Dr. Greg Bourgond , and  Brian DeVries join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss what must be done to receive eternal life, God's hedge of protection on our lives, if the enemy has power over us on this earth, the importance of guarding our hearts, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back.  Jeff Verdoorn ,  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 share the characteristics of a good Christian leader, how to have a conversation with someone who opposes Christianity, discuss some of J...

What's it like to walk in the footsteps of Jesus?  Pastor Aaron Braaten  joins Bill to discuss the sacred places in the final week of Jesus' life, why they are significant, how the Bible comes alive when you visit them, what we learn from studying them, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What questions should we be asking as Christians?  Dr. Alex McFarland  joins Bill to discuss his latest book " 10 Questions Every Christian is Asking ". Later,  Carl Kerby of Reasons for Hope  joins the show to talk about his latest DeBunked video " Biblical Faith is Blind Faith " as he discusses God's incredible capabilities. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click...

Psalms 133:1 says "Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity".  Pastor Brady Boyd  joins the show to share from his new book " Life-Minded: 8 Practices for Belonging to God and Each Other " as he gives helpful tips on how to be in unity with one another. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

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 2 Timothy 1:3-5 as he discusses the importance of multigenerational faithfulness and proper teaching of God's word to our children. Faith Radio podcasts a...

Do you feel the Holy Spirit at work in your life?  Dr. Jack Levison joins the program to share from his book " Fresh Air: The Holy Spirit for an Inspired Life ". He shares that the Holy Spirit is not only present in the good times but the hard moments as well, that we shouldn't seek experiences from the Holy Spirit but rather the peace it brings for a lifetime, discusses why we need to pursue the...

We are pulled in different directions every day, often promised happiness and joy if we compromise and conform to the world. Pastor and author Jarrett Stephens  joins Bill to discuss Daniel 1:8-21 as he reminds us of the importance of resolving to a firm life in Christ so that we are able to live with conviction when faced with decisions that influence our identity. Faith Radio podcasts are made p...

How good are we at Biblical interpretation? And what's the best way to do it? Bill welcomes back friend and professor Randy Nelson  who explains the importance of context when reading scripture, shares how we can read the Bible with confidence, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on July 30, 2024

There are several fascinating stories and lessons to learn from the life of King David. Professor David T. Lamb  joins Bill to take us through 1 Samuel  as he explains how David's background as a shepherd prepared him to shepherd God's people, shares that David's confidence in God was contagious, discusses what his life was like while he was on the run, and why God allows us to face difficulties....

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 salvatio...

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 ho...

God wants us to stop and remember what it is he has done. To rejoice, celebrate and enjoy our lives.  Dr. Marcus Bachmann  joins Bill to talk about what the Bible says about celebration, the influence it has when we celebrate those around us, how it creates opportunities for enjoyment and therefore reduces stress, anxiety and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:...

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 pod...

Following Christ isn't easy and all who desire to live a Godly life will be persecuted. Yet we are called to persevere and endure in our walk with the Lord. Pastor Brent McDougal joins Bill to discuss  2 Timothy 3:10-17  as he shares that persecution can take many forms in our world today, and provides helpful tips to honor God in all circumstances. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your s...

How do we stay sane in a world that is growing crazier by the day? The answer is actually simple. Dr.  Bob Moeller  from  For Keeps Ministries  returns to share how keeping the Ten Commandments grounds us in Biblical truth and helps us recognize what truth is in a world filled with disinformation, deconstruction, and deception. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Cli...

As Christians we are called to be responsible and to act responsibly.  Dr. Greg Bourgond  joins Bill to share that we learn about responsibility straight from the Bible, explains the value of holding yourself accountable, discusses what leaders are called to do, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.  Give now

We all have a great cloud of witnesses as it states in Hebrews 12:1-3 that help us become who we are. Pastor  David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt to discuss the import roll of building up and encouraging one another through life. They also discuss honoring those around us and offering forgiveness in all circumstances. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As Christ followers, we are called to bear good fruit for the kingdom of God. Theologian David Clark joins Bill to discuss John 15:1-17 sharing that apart from Christ we can do nothing, and that in order to bear good fruit, we must abide in him. He also shares the science behind this concept and how it effects our brains and connection with others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your su...