The Bill Arnold Show

Life can be really challenging, and through it we can struggle to see the goodness of God. Author Nate Pickowicz joins the program to share from his book " The Kindness of God " and how our perspective can change when we see all Christ has done for us. Later Pastor Gale Kragt shares from his book " God Moments " and explores the idea of obeying God and stepping outside are comfort zone even when w...

How we worship and display our faith gets passed down to our children and grandchildren. Author Greg Finke joins the show to share from his book "Joining Jesus As A Family" and discuss how being a Godly role model is our duty as parents. Later Pastor Andrew Carter joins to talk about prayer, as he shares from his book "The Privilege of Prayer" and how it's the key to having a deep and lasting rela...

There is a narrative in our world that we shouldn't talk about mental health but rather keep it hidden. Dr. Melissa Mork joins the show to share helpful tips from her new book "Mental Health Matters" . Later Carmen LaBerge, host of  Mornings with Carmen  joins to discuss the necessity of having time alone with Christ, what it looks like, and how we can always continue growing in our faith. Faith R...

Author Tara Dew joins the program to share how trusting God leads to joy as she discusses her new book "Overflowing Joy" . She studies John 15 to share how we can remain in God and find satisfaction in the things that abide us with him. Later Nathan Harris shares from his latest book "Gospel Generosity" and discusses how we can find our security in Christ while using our time, talents, and resourc...

In all aspects of our lives, we are to honor God. Pastor Jeff Simmons joins the show to teach from his new book "The Business of Ministry" and discuss how we can combine our faith with business, maximize our resources for Kingdom impact, and more. Then former undercover cop and pastor Dale Sutherland joins to share his story and how God can use anyone at any time, and anywhere. Faith Radio podcast...

Death is something we prefer not talking about, but one day we will all face it. Hospice Chaplain  John Wenderlein  explains how we can love people coming to the end of their life, how there is always hope for salvation, and much more. Later author George Barna  discusses his new book "Raising Spiritual Champions" and explains how it's up to us to create disciples of Jesus within our families. Fai...

Red Letter sections in the Bible are attributed to the actual words of Christ. In this series, special guests will be teaching on red letter passages about which they are passionate. Pastor and author Jarrett Stephens joins Bill to study  John 3 and the story of Nicodemus. Through this passage we learn that Jesus is aware of what is on our hearts, and that there is no path to Heaven unless we are...

The believers in Thessalonica were under so much persecution they thought they were in end-times.  In Paul's letters to the Thessalonians he encourages them to pursue their relationship with Christ even in the midst of great suffering and clarifies the rapture.  Today, Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn teaches from 1 Thessalonians 2 on living lives worthy of God, belonging, pure motives, pleasing God ov...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back.  Dr. Greg Bourgond,   Jeff Verdoorn , and  Pastor Tom Parrish  join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today they share about God's Word being living and active, how we are to interpret the end time events we read about in Revelation, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click her...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back.  Dr. Greg Bourgond,   Jeff Verdoorn , and  Pastor Tom Parrish  join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today they talk about the big issues that are facing the Church today, our role in God's Kingdom once we pass from this earth, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here Thi...

We open up "Ask the Professor," as former Professor Mark Muska  from the  University of Northwestern-St. Paul joins Bill once again. Today they discuss what happens when we truly submit to the Spirit's promptings in our lives, how we use the freedom we're given by God, what we find in Romans 9 , trusting in how God answers our prayers, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your...

David Wheaton and Bill examine the importance of understanding God's Word to develop a Biblical Christian worldview, today talking about not merely professing our faith but possessing genuine faith in our everyday lives. Michael Rhodes, author of " Just Discipleship: Biblical Justice in an Unjust World ," shares about the connection between justice and sanctification. Faith Radio podcasts are made...

Bill is joined by philosopher  Ken Samples  who discusses how close Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are in terms of their views of God. Ken lists the distinctive features of the three religions, talks about how they agree and disagree with each other, and explains how we can respectfully share our faith as Christians with Jews and Muslims. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. G...

We're called to live as those who walk actively in the Spirit, as we read in Galatians 5 . When we break free from our bondage by choosing God's Truth, we're promised to experience great joy. Vince Miller joins Bill once again, to share about transforming our hearts, through the process of stopping our sinful desires and replacing them with things of the Spirit. Faith Radio podcasts are made possi...

We have been blessed from the very beginning, that's the starting point of our relationship with Jesus. Dr. Glenn Pickering joins Bill once again, sharing about not judging ourselves for our thoughts, the wisdom Paul has for living in peace with one another, praying for clarity over a specific outcome, how Jesus always valued relationship over rules, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made po...

We live in a world that praises individualism.  Alex McFarland  joins Bill to share how this goes against what the Bible teaches and talks about the importance of dying to self so that we can live for the Lord. Bill then welcomes back Richard Bahr  who shares his heart for the homeless and explains how we can shift our minds towards helping those in need so they can hear about Jesus. Faith Radio p...

Red Letter sections in the Bible are attributed to the actual words of Christ. In this series, special guests will be teaching on red letter passages about which they are passionate. Today, Bill welcomes former Professor Mark Muska back on the show to talk about Matthew 6-7 . They look at several different passages and discuss the proper motivation for prayer, if God changes his mind when we pray,...

Watching a loved one battle mental health or a substance abuse issue is hard enough, but combining the two can complicate things even more.  Dr. Todd Mulliken  joins Bill to share the best ways we can help those who are going through co-occurring disorders. Todd breaks down the signs we should be looking for and the need to allow God into the heart of the problem for complete restoration. Faith Ra...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back.  Pastor Tom Parrish ,  Trevor Rubenstein , and Randy Nelson  join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today, they talk about the process of putting the desires of our flesh to death, the goal of sanctification for the life of the Christian, and how we daily renew ourselves to Jesus. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by y...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back.  Pastor Tom Parrish ,  Trevor Rubenstein , and Randy Nelson  join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. Today, they discuss what it means to live a righteous life as a Christ follower by submitting to the righteousness of the Lord and clinging to the eternal promises we're assured of, the hope that will never fade. Faith Radio...

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 , and Thom Berkowitz, who discuss the connection Gentiles have through the Messiah, share the importance of not misusing Scripture, and take a look at Matthew 19:1-11 . Faith R...

Clear communication can be and still is of great value.  Dr. Marcus Bachmann  joins Bill to share why we struggle communicating, how understanding others makes us better at it, and explains how we diminish God's intention for our lives when we aren't direct with one another. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on Octo...

There are many types of fear and responses when we encounter it.  Dr. Andy Schuttinga joins Bill to discuss irrational fear versus rational fear, how it can impact us in our daily lives, how to examine and take our thoughts captive, and the two go through scripture to show that the peace we can receive when we face our fears comes through Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your supp...

Alex McFarland  is back and shares why we are called to have faith that God loves, even when it seems like he doesn't hear our prayers. Later, Author  Alex Early  joins Bill to discuss his book  "Thinking About God" . Alex explains how parents can be confident answering their children's theological questions, and why your child must own their faith. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your s...

Should the Church get involved in a couple's marriage problems? Dr.  Bob Moeller  from  For Keeps Ministries joins Bill to tackle this question and talk about being open to accountability as Christians. He shares about the process of restoring other Christians to a place of fellowship, and what it means to be a friend that loves at all times, even when it's hard to step in. Faith Radio podcasts ar...