Afternoons with Bill Arnold

Is everything you've heard about climate change true? How should we be viewing it as Christians? Bill is joined by Dr. Cal Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance who discusses his book "Climate and Energy". He explains the truths of climate change, why more CO2 in the air is a good thing, and shares the reality that if you fear God, you have nothing else to fear. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on June 7, 2024

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 ascension of Jesus, the hope we have in Christ, spend time interpreting Colossians 2:8, Colossians 4:6, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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. In front of a live audience from The University of Northwestern St. Paul they discuss why we have so many interpretations of the Bible and how to understand them, share why people seem to not appreciate the wrath of God, explain what a Christian worldview is, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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. In front of a live audience from The University of Northwestern St. Paul they discuss if once saved means you're always saved, why evil is so prevalent in our society, the relationship between faith and works based off of James 2:14-26, study Mark 6:5, Ephesians 1:14, address how to speak the truth with love, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are possible by your support. Give now: Click here

God has forgiven us of our sins and therefore we are called to do the same with one another. Steve Diehl co-founder of Forgiveness Ministries joins the show to discuss the six basic principles of personal forgiveness and shares how applying them to our life changes everything. Later Dr. Robert Jeffress discusses his book "When Forgiveness Doesn't Make Sense" as he covers what a Biblical understanding of forgiveness is. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In the space of a hundred days, a million Tutsi in Rwanda were slaughtered by their Hutu neighbors. Denise Uwimana author of "From Red Earth" was fortunate enough to escape by the grace of God and her journey to forgiveness for what was done to her family is astonishing. Denise joins the show to explain how she replaced the thoughts of revenge with a forgiveness mindset, and details how the events all those years ago have opened doors never imaginable. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The enemy is like a roaring lion waiting for us to stumble and therefore we must be on guard at all times. Hebrew scholar Rebecca Rhee joins Bill for a conversation on 1 Samuel 15. Looking at the life of King Saul, she explains how we can avoid wrong turns as Christians through surrounding ourselves with encouraging voices, not blaming others or justifying our actions, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As Christ followers how do we manage stress so that it doesn't control us? Dr. Todd Mulliken joins the show to talk about the importance of sleep optimization, exercising well, maintaining healthy relationships, developing a prayer routine, trusting in the Lord with our problems, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

When God manifests his presence to believers in Christ, revival happens. Author Steve Gaines joins the program to share from his book "Revival: When God Comes to Church" as he describes how to experience true revival like we see in the book of Acts. Later, Ukrainian Pastor and speaker Igor Bandura joins Bill to discuss the depths of persecution in Ukraine and shares how we can pray and help those in harm's way. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

When was the last time you had a real and meaningful conversation? Differences have always been part of life, but it seems things are getting worse. Dr. Tim Muehlhoff joins the show to share from his book "End the Stalemate: Move Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations" as he explains how to disagree without severing relationships, keep unity in the body of Christ in all we do, and speak the truth with love to those around us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

A Biblical vision of honor for the body of Christ is vital for a healthy Christian life. Pastor Adam Ramsey joins the program to discuss his upcoming book "Honor" as he shares how a mindset to serve rather than be served is not only honoring to God, but to those around us as well. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How do you effectively share Jesus with others? It's a big and important question. Trevor Rubenstein of Chosen People Ministries joins Bill to talk about getting past insecurities in order to simply share the Gospel, how to explain the peace Jesus gives to not-yet believers, why better decisions will be made with the more of Jesus you have, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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 talk about the difference between confessing vs professing when it comes to a relationship with Jesus, the significance of communion, how to interpret God answering prayers, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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 share about the ultimate goal for Christians to become more like Jesus, confessing sins, how Jesus constantly pointed people to the wonderful mystery of understanding God, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Nothing should stand in our way when we spread the message of Christ. Pastor Brent McDougal joins the show to discuss Acts 28:30-31 as he shares the importance of evangelizing with boldness and making sure we pour out the Holy Spirit without hindrance. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place May 20, 2024

There is so much to unpack from the Psalmists. Professor David T. Lamb joins the show for a comprehensive study on the book of Psalms. He covers the different genres of Psalms, why so many of them are laments, why they're so popular, and reads through several of them and how we use them in our lives today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on June 3, 2024

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 2:8-3:16, unpacking what it looks like to submit to God as a Christian, what Paul has to say about women's role in the Church, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

There's no such thing as balanced living, but centered living is possible- centering all things on Jesus. Dr. Greg Bourgond joins Bill to share about the difference between living re-actively versus proactively, the importance of not putting off spending time with the Lord, the example we see from Jesus in the centered life He lived, the legacy we can pass along to others, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

There is another way, blaming and judging those closest to us is not the only option. Dr. Glenn Pickering joins Bill to talk about why every part about being a mature Christian centers around relationships, making corrections through our moments of pain, why our true intentions matter, choosing to love over whatever emotion is attempting to overcome us, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

When you read the prodigal son story in the Bible, the nature of our heavenly Father comes to life. Pastor David Myles joins Bill to share about seeking God's healing for those who haven't received love from an earthly father, the deeper meaning behind Joshua 24:15, the attributes of our heavenly Father that we find in the Bible, the special kind of peace God gives His children, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

God reveals Himself in scripture, but sometimes it's confusing or just plain strange. Dr. Eric Bargerhuff joins Bill to share from his book "Why is THAT in the Bible?" as he delves into some of the most perplexing scripture passages so that we can seek to better understand God through his word. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 31, 2024

As we seek to understand our purpose and destiny, we must cling to the hope that we have in Christ. Author and apologetic specialist Dr. Doug Groothuis joins the show to share from his book "Christian Apologetics", as he discusses the hiddenness of God, the signs throughout our world for his existence, the atonement of Christ, the problem of evil, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 15, 2024

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 how to keep a relationship with a prodigal son, explain a portion of John 6, look at Exodus 32:7 and if God changes his mind, answer who can or cannot be a disciple, share if baptism is necessary for salvation, if being direct while sharing the Gospel is the best way to do it, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 16, 2024

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 how to distinguish the Holy Spirit from other voices, the purpose behind attending a church, what it means to take the Lord's name vain, how God arranges moments in our lives that lead to us accepting salvation, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 16, 2024

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, Matt Frey, and Thom Berkowitz, who explain how God's relationship with Israel is not simple, that there was nothing Israel did to be chosen by God, and look at Romans 11 as they talk through where God is taking us today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 29, 2024

The Beatitudes sum up Jesus' teaching about what it means to live as a child of God's kingdom. Pastor Pat Nemmers joins the show to take a look at Matthew 5:1-12 as he goes through the background of the Beatitudes, and how they apply to our lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 10, 2024

We open up “Ask the Professor,” as former Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul joins Bill once again. They begin by sharing the importance of reconciliation, study Acts 17:30, discuss how the bad things in our lives can always be used by God, if Adam and Eve knew what evil was, review Revelation 21:8, how to know if you've been born again, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

When you're feeling distant from the Lord, renewal is possible and there are many reasons for hope. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins the show to share from the first six chapters in the book of Ezra as she explains how the journey of Israel serves as a great reminder for where we are to look for spiritual and physical restoration in our lives, and why we should always lean into God instead of away from him. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

How can we overcome our insecurities if we've been repeating the same thoughts in our heads over and over again? Bill welcomes back Dr. Andy Schuttinga who shares helpful information on how to trust God and not fear or be anxious in our darkest moments. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

There are plenty of reasons we find ourselves alone, but also many things we can do in these moments that will help. Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries joins Bill to share the importance of maintaining loving relationships, keeping your daily focus on advancing the Gospel, and remembering that God still has important work to complete through you even at your loneliest points. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are many questions that the younger generation and non-believers have about the Christian faith. Apologetic specialist Rick Mattson joins Bill to answer some of these questions and provide tips so that we can communicate the faith to skeptics as well. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 13, 2024

Is everything you've heard about climate change true? How should we be viewing it as Christians? Bill is joined by Dr. Cal Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance who discusses his book "Climate and Energy". He explains the truths of climate change, why more CO2 in the air is a good thing, and shares the reality that if you fear God, you have nothing else to fear. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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 study Acts 18:24-26, discuss how our identity and worth is found in Christ alone and nothing else, when or if you need to be baptized, offer up advice to anyone feeling spiritually exhausted, discuss how to break out of the same sin, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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 1 John 5:16-17 and the sin that leads to death, Ephesians 5:22-26 and how it's taken out of context, if Judas could've repented after betraying Christ, leaving and cleaving to your spouse, Israel in the end times, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

God will always extend his grace if we are willing to surrender and accept it. Bill welcomes back pastor and author Rusty George to discuss his new book "Friend of God". Pastor Rusty shares from the Gospel of John to show how Jesus loves and cares for everyone, as well as how we find purpose through our pain, hear God's voice, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How do we access the power that Jesus left behind for us? Pastor Randy Frazee joins the show to share from Ephesians 1:19-20 as he explains how to live an empowered life and receive the inheritance that has been offered to us. Later, Carl Kerby of Reasons for Hope has a sobering conversation with Bill on the reality of what hell is and why we need to help people see the truth. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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 1:15-2:7 as well as other scriptures to explain who Christ came to die for, and what God's ultimate plan of salvation is. He also discusses the battle for truth in our world today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

A Biblical vision of honor for the body of Christ is vital for a healthy Christian life. Pastor Adam Ramsey joins the program to discuss his upcoming book "Honor" as he shares how a mindset to serve rather than be served is not only honoring to God, but to those around us as well. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We all have something we are anxious about, and it can be challenging to get it out of our minds. Dr. Randy Newman joins Bill to share what we can learn from Matthew 6:25-34 and how we can be confident that God will take care of our needs. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on November 22, 2023

There is so much to unpack from the Psalmists. Professor David T. Lamb joins the show for a comprehensive study on the book of Psalms. He covers the different genres of Psalms, why so many of them are laments, why they're so popular, and reads through several of them and how we use them in our lives today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Above all else, Jesus wanted his disciples and followers to seek the kingdom of God because of its value and power. Pastor and author Jarrett Stephens joins Bill to look at Matthew 13, as he shares from the different parables in this chapter and explains how they get us in the right mindset when it comes to seeking the kingdom of God and making it our top priority. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 13, 2024

God reveals Himself in scripture, but sometimes it's confusing or just plain strange. Dr. Eric Bargerhuff joins Bill to share from his book "Why is THAT in the Bible?" as he delves into some of the most perplexing scripture passages so that we can seek to better understand God through his word. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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 share the grounds for divorce that are taught in the Bible and if there are other exceptions, study 1 Samuel 28 and Exodus 4:24, revisit their conversation on the assurance of salvation, discuss if today's Israel is the Israel we read about in the Bible, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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 difference between coveting and simply wanting something, if lying or any other kind of sin threatens our salvation, look at John 21:15-19, talk about if having superstitions is a lack of trust in the Lord, interpret 1 John 5:18, what worshipping God should look like, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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, Matt Frey, and Thom Berkowitz, who explain how God's relationship with Israel is not simple, that there was nothing Israel did to be chosen by God, and look at Romans 11 as they talk through where God is taking us today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As humans, we tend to get defensive or shutdown when we face conflict in our relationships. Dr. Glenn Pickering joins Bill to discuss how we began fixing this in our lives by being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. He also shares how we need to respond to these moments spiritually instead of humanly and explains that it takes God's help in accomplishing this. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on April 29, 2024

We are called to evangelize and be disciples, but we can't accomplish either without knowing the word of God. John Stewart and Jay Carroll join the show to discuss the ministry of Lamplighters International, whose goal is to make disciples through studying the Bible with one another. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Can the flood we read about in the Bible be proven? Dr. Helmut Welke joins Bill to share the evidence not only for a flood, but for Christianity as well. He gives the four reasons a flood occurred, why science supports the Biblical model, and discusses how fossils we find actually show us the earth isn't millions of years old. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

After Jesus' resurrection, there were forty days he made appearances and in each one we learn a lot about Christ. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins the show to discuss each one. She explains the importance of these appearances, provides key takeaways for applying these scriptures into our lives, and shares the many ways the Holy Spirit is still being revealed too us today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on May 14, 2024

There is lots of tension in our culture today and it can leave us wondering how to love others in the midst of craziness. Author and apologist J. Warner Wallace joins Bill for another discussion on his new book "The Truth in True Crime" as they talk about what it means to love. He shares how the only way to love others properly like God does, is by applying both truth and grace. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on May 8, 2024

We live in a fallen world and sexual sin is everywhere. So how do we respond as Christians? Counselor and author Joe Dallas joins Bill for a sobering conversation on sexuality in our world today. They discuss how we've normalized something God never intended us to, how to walk alongside and help those facing sexuality issues rather than judge and condemn them, and share how to be bold and rooted in scriptural truth. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 7, 2024