Afternoons with Bill Arnold

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 start this hour by sharing what we watch and listen too has a great influence in our lives, discuss why God didn't let Moses enter the promised land, explain how the mission of sharing the Gospel never ends, l

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. With Mother's Day around the corner, they discuss motherhood and the importance of modeling faith for our children. They also talk about why God created humans and gave us free will, have a conversation on what it

We open up “Ask the Professor,” as former Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul joins Bill once again. They start by discussing the call of Paul to be an apostle, review the story of the demon possessed man in Mark 5, have a brief conversation about Christianity and politics, dig into Matthew 6:25 and how to hush Satan's lies, look at Peter's denial

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. Fa

In Paul's letters in 1 and 2 Timothy, he warns against false teachers, discusses the role of the church, and shares how to stay firm in Christ as we approach the final days. Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn joins Bill as he starts a new study looking at the books of Timothy. Today they look at 1 Timothy 1:1-4 as they share what a false teaching is, why we are wise to let the Holy Spirit

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 b

Prayer is a critical part of our walk with the Lord. Philosopher Ken Samples joins Bill for a conversation on prayer as they discuss his article "Reflections on Prayer". Ken shares how scripture defines prayer, the purpose behind it, if the language we use when approaching God matters, the differences between casual and formal types of prayer, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are mad

Throughout our lives, we all face adversity and stress at some point. Bill welcomes back Dr. Andy Schuttinga who discusses how the only way to increase stress tolerance is by trusting in God and his strength as well as making sure we are focusing on the right things. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Often, we look for rest in things that cannot provide it, but the Bible is full of Scriptures that speak of where we can find true peace. Bill is joined by friend Thom Berkowitz as they discuss these scriptures, explain that God's peace lacks nothing, share how to wrestle and go through the struggle of pursuing peace, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support

There are many ways to evangelize in our world today, but are we taking the time to do it? Pastor Matt Queen joins the show to share the opportunities God has given us. He talks about the importance of being equipped and humble while sharing the Gospel, how to pour evangelism into our everyday rhythms, and how our main goal as Christians should be to expand and increase the kingdom