The Bill Arnold Show

When people who are part of the church behave in ways that are thoughtless, selfish, and even vicious, people get wounded, sometimes never to recover. Suddenly, the one place in the community that should symbolize hope and light becomes a house of horror. Pastor and author Mark Atteberry joins Bill for a lively conversation about the roles we can play within a church, through Mark's book Troublema...

On Headlines and Punchlines we take a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague  Patrick Albanese . Then  Pastor David Myles , Bill, and Rosey B. have a convicting conversation on the narrow gate through Matthew 7:13-14

* This encore presentation originally aired on August 11, 2021 The Sun-burnt Summer Series continues with Bill and Peter Kapsner--this week they welcome special guest John Marriott to discuss deconverserion through his book The Anatomy of Deconversion.

Jay P. Greene ,  senior research fellow in the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, joins Bill for a difficult conversation on the transgender movement within our schools through his report Puberty Blockers, Cross- Sex Hormones, and Youth Suicide. Then Bill welcomes Peter Wohler and Pastor Rudy Balazhynets for an amazing conversation on the Ukrainian Youth Refugee tour, God 's p...

Every family is hurting, and the wounds that come from our relatives can be deeper than all others--but there is hope. Rob Rienow teaches reconciliation is at the heart of the gospel--reconciliation with God and one another, through his book Healing Family Relationships: A Guide to Peace and Reconciliation. Then Economist  Anne Bradley and Bill have a candid discussion on economy fatigue, methods...

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Peter Kapsner, Jeff Verdoorn, Tom Parrish, and Bill give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics including, worshiping icons/image, women commissioned to share the good news, difference between soul and spirit, free will, Acts 8: 14-38,   authority over the demonic, and much more.

Bill Arnold and Peter Kapsner continue their Sun-burnt Summer Series 2022 with Darrell B. Harrison . Bill, Peter and Darrell have a rich conversation about our beautifully-imperfect United States, the teachings of Fredrick Douglas, and the often uncomfortable sovereignty of God, through his article What to the Never -Enslaved is the 4th of July.

Today's times are filled to the brim with circumstances that can produce fear and anxiety in very large doses. Author Steve Arterburn joins Bill to give insight into how God offers peace, where anxiety and fear begins, and practical understanding of steps to freedom from fear and anxiety through his devotion 100 Days to Freedom from Fear and Anxiety . Then discover how Paul's words would have soun...

The entire Bible points to Jesus in some way.  In this series, Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn covers some of the most important theological aspects of the birth, life, teaching, resurrection and future reign of Jesus Christ.  Today Jeff and Bill have a rich conversation about the son of man and the son of God, Jesus as Messiah and Jesus as Christ, Trinity,  and much more.

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with  Rob Bluey , executive editor of  The Daily Signal . Then Dr. Alex McFarland and Peter Kapsner have a rich conversation around the finer points of why we can still be grateful for America through Alex's article, Why We Should All Love America. 

*This encore episode originally aired on June 30,2021 The Sun-burnt Summer Series with Bill Arnold and co-host Peter Kapsner continues--this week they welcome special guest Stephen Mansfield . Today he tells us the story of Arthur Guinness through his book T he Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World.

* This encore episode originally aired on May 24, 2021 Trauma can have lasting impact on how we live our life.  Author  Beth Guckenberger and Rob Hall, president of Trauma Free World , join Bill to discuss the effects of trauma in our lives and the good news that it's never too late to heal.

*This encore presentation originally aired on February 11, 2022 In 2016 Gordy and Nancy Engel received horrible news that their daughter Kathryn Pals,  son-in-law Jamison, and their three children were tragically killed in a car accident.  They join Bill to tell their story of the strength that can only be found in Christ and the sufficiency of His grace.

Christianity looks at major issues of life and death very differently than the secular world. Ken Samples joins Bill for a difficult but rich discussion on abortion, infanticide, stem-cell research, physician assisted suicide, capital punishment, and war.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk  are back for a second hour!  Peter Kapsner, Jeff Verdoorn  and Bill are joined by Marcus Bachmann to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics such as doing good works, trusting in the Lord, abandonment issues, eternity, identity, living by Spirit, emotions, and much more.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Peter Kapsner, Jeff Verdoorn, and Bill give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics including, assurance of salvation through Hebrews 6:4-8 ,  glorification, our inheritance, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and much more.

Marriage and Family Therapist and C0-Founder of Restoring Your Soul,   Julianne Cusick   shares her personal story of devastating heartbreak and healing.  The freedom she found in forgiveness is a hope-filled message for men and women who have been  betrayed or have been the betrayer.

Mary Stauffer and her 8 year old daughter Beth were kidnapped at gunpoint in 1980, Mary was then raped repeatedly for the next 53 days.  Mary and her husband Irv's tell  their story with eyes always on the Lord and the sufficiency of His grace.

It is often very difficult to forgive someone because we need to get through the hurt and wounds. Counselor and author  Todd Mulliken joins Bill for a healing discussion on why having a foundational understanding of what Jesus has done for you, is the  first step that will move you from bitterness to freedom.

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Doug Blair , news producer for the The Daily Signal . Fathers are important to the spiritual, emotional intellectual, and physical well -being and health of children.  Author Greg Bourgond joins Bill for a deep conversation on why its important for a father to have a plan.

Dean of Talbot University of Theology Clinton E Arnold and Bill have an intense discussion on the importance of  Paul's letter to the Colossians as it pertains to our Christian walk today --and the impact of excavating Colossi.

On Headlines and Punchlines we take a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague  Patrick Albanese . Then  Pastor David Myles , Bill, and Rosey B. have a rich conversation on the importance of "remembering" and how we treat each other through Matthew 7:12.

*This encore presentation originally aired on June 01, 2022 They were real people-just like us. By studying the people and themes of Old Testament, we can develop a stronger knowledge of God's Word and draw closer to Him in the process. Bill and co-host Peter Kapsner welcome special guest, Boyd Seevers to talk about warfare in the time of the Old Testament.

The world is moving very fast, so how do we steward our time and attention?  Author an editor of  Desiringgod.org Scott Hubbard brings wisdom to the concept of  "to know and be known",  through his article Endangered Attention: How to Guard a Precious Gift. God's plan for life is clear. Kim Ketola joins Bill to share her thoughts on today's  Supreme Courts reversal of Roe vs Wade. Then Bill is joi...

Do we over plan our life and consequently leave God's plan out of the picture? Roger Parrott, author of " Opportunity Leadership ," shares how we can respond to opportunities with expediency that God is directing our path. Then Beverly Coniaris joins Bill for a rich discussion on the importance of understanding Biblical consecration.