Afternoons with Bill Arnold

Prayer is something we all need. Dr. Alex McFarland joins Bill on Faith Radio's Day of Prayer to share the power behind praying without ceasing, and the weapon that prayer is when we face the enemy. He also describes how prayer is a part of every waking moment in the Christian life. 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, and explains how to stay firm in Christ as we approach the final days. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who shares from 1 Timothy 1:5-17. He explains that as believers, we are no longer under the law because Christ fulfilled it, that the law is now meant to lead people to salvation, and talks about how we use the internal spirit to lead and guide us rather than the external command. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

Graduation ceremonies mean another chapter in life is ahead. Dr. Greg Bourgond joins Bill as he shares a special message to graduates about character. He discusses the dangers of conforming to the world, explains why we are living for an audience of One, and talks about always embracing our true identity in Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

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

You never truly know what someone could be struggling with or thinking about. Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt as they discuss processing pain and heartache in a world full of hurt. They share prayers of comfort, talk about sincerely checking in on those around us, and explain why there is no shame or guilt when it comes to sharing feelings. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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 of God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 3, 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 talk about the destruction of the temple in A.D. 70, if God gave the Israelites the Promised Land to keep forever, and the implications we see in our world today from the descendants of Abraham. 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 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

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

It seems we all know at least one person in our lives that makes things more difficult. Dr. Marcus Bachmann is back to talk about how we handle these situations in a Christ like way. He explains how we can view these encounters as an opportunity to seek what God is teaching us, shares why it's important for us to examine ourselves first, and discusses when it's appropriate to walk away. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

There are more and more drugs becoming accessible at convenience stores across the country. Dr. Holly Geyer joins the program to share the big ones, the dangers they possess, warning signs for parents, and how we can protect the younger generation. She also touches on the opioid epidemic and how the only way to see progress is through spirituality and faith in Christ. 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

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

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

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

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, look at why God commanded the Israelites to push out and destroy other nations, 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. 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 means to deconstruct your faith, and end the hour with a discussion on encounters with the Lord. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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 of Jesus, share why true repentance is absolutely necessary, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

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 guide our lives, and spend some time talking about what Faith Radio believes and how to avoid false doctrines. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now.

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

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 made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on April 5, 2024

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 of God. 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 how God's wonderful plan for our lives does not mean we avoid suffering but rather the opposite, discuss hearing God's voice, breakdown Proverbs 25:21-22 and Romans 10:9, and explain how everyone's testimony is different and special. 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 praying in a way that is aligned with God's will and glory instead of our wants, look at Exodus 20 and how to apply the Ten Commandments to our lives, share what true Biblical repentance is, study Revelation 8:1 and the silence heard in heaven, 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 Pastor Aaron Braaten, Matt Frey, and Thom Berkowitz, who discuss the story of The Passover and why every Christian should eagerly celebrate it. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We are called as Christians to be witnesses for Christ. Dr. Alex McFarland joins Bill to share how the most important thing we can do with our life is help someone else find Jesus. Later, Professor Edward Glenny joins to share from Revelation 12 as he shows the great implications the passage has for us when it comes to trusting the Lord and our walk with him. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Bill starts this hour by going through Luke 19:1-10 as he shares the story of Zacchaeus. He then spends time in prayer for those who are grieving. Later, author Amber Albee Swenson joins the program to share from her new book "You Can Trust God When Life Hurts" as she explains the power behind embracing grief and trusting in God. 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

We start this hour by welcoming Pastor Mike Novotny to talk about his new program on Faith Radio "Time of Grace" as he explains what it has to offer and discusses how to handle tough topics. Later, Pastor Dave Ryerson joins as he walks through Luke 9:57-62 and discusses the cost of following Jesus as Christians. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We all have intrusive thoughts that creep into our minds. Dr. Andy Schuttinga joins the show to give advice on how we can handle these thoughts well. He explains what causes our minds to work this way, the difference between taking a thought captive and getting rid of it completely, and shares if any of these thoughts are worth examining deeper. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here This conversation originally took place on April 3, 2024

If we try and add to the Gospel, we take away from it. Speaker and author Vince Miller joins Bill once again for a deep dive into the book of Galatians. They discuss the dangers of apostacy, share how the Lord is our only savior and we can't earn our salvation, and give a warning about rightfully handling the truth of God before ending the conversation with a message of the hope we have now that Christ has set us free. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on April 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 answer what tithing looks like and share how God loves a cheerful giver, revisit Ephesians 6:12, discuss 2 Corinthians 10:5 and how we can take every thought captive to God, give a history lesson on the Philistines conflict with Israel, 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 start by discussing what we should be asking for in prayer, share the misconceptions Christians have when it comes to following Jesus, discuss the end of life and leaving this earth, and have a conversation around the miracles we see in our world today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How do we live the best life possible before it's too late? Author and apologist J. Warner Wallace joins Bill to discuss his new book "The Truth in True Crime" as he discusses what investigating death has taught him about the meaning of life, and shares why it would be wise for everyone to live a Christian life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on April 10, 2024

Since the death of Jesus, many people have tried to predict when the Lord will return, and all have failed. The Bible is clear that we will not know when Christ will return. In light of the recent solar eclipse, Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn joins Bill to discuss this idea more. They also talk about the glory of God's creation and staying busy as Christians while we do wait for God's coming. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on April 9, 2024

Suffering is inevitable and something we must accept. Dr. Marcus Bachmann joins Bill as they discuss why God created a world where suffering exists, the importance of sitting before God and being honest about our hurt, and hear from listeners who have experienced pain and suffering and found God through it. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on April 8, 2024

We are called to be bold for Christ. Chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers Ken Harrison joins Bill to talk about his new book "A Daring Faith In A Cowardly World". Ken shares how we've lost who we are as the body of Christ, explains the importance of reaching the younger generation before it's too late, discusses how we are called to hate sin, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here This conversation originally took place on April 2, 2024

As Christians, we need to communicate the truth, but it's important that we do this the right way. Dr. Todd Mulliken joins Bill once again as they share what the Bible says about communicating, discuss how to validate others while not necessarily agreeing with them, and talk about the importance of not being offensive in our language by thinking before we speak. 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 start by answering if the end times and last days are the same, what it truly means to receive the Holy Spirit, discuss if God continues to forgive habitual sins, look at what the Jews response might've been to the temple being torn in two, answer several questions relating to the rapture, 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 have a fascinating conversation on the freedom we have as followers of Christ, talk about the four spiritual laws, share how to receive the Lord as your Savior, discuss if there are any absolute truths anymore, look at John 20:23, 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 Pastor Aaron Braaten, Matt Frey, and Thom Berkowitz, who discuss the current events in Israel and why they're happening, and then go through the Old Testament and talk about the foundational Covenants the Lord made with his people. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We open up “Ask the Professor,” as former Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul joins Bill once again. They share how the ultimate goal for our lives as Christians is to please God, discuss Christian liberty, talk about clearly communicating the message of the gospel to unbelievers, look at Luke 3:20-21, answer a question regarding the trees in the Garden of Eden, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

All good seasons come to an end, but as Christians we know our greatest hope is one day joining the Lord in paradise. Scott Hubbard joins Bill to discuss his article "When This Season Ends" as he talks through enjoying each season of life while we have it and trusting in God. Later Bob Solheim, co-founder and president of NC Little Hospice shares the incredible story of God leading him into the field of end-of-life care. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

As humans we tend to second guess ourselves and think about the "What ifs". Dr. Greg Bourgond joins Bill for a discussion on how the enemy uses tactics to keep us moving in circles. They share the dangers of overexaggerating things, how our perceptions sometime blur reality, and how to stop this behavior by taking every negative thought captive to Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

If we try and add to the Gospel, we take away from it. Speaker and author Vince Miller joins Bill once again for a deep dive into the book of Galatians. They discuss the dangers of apostacy, share how the Lord is our only savior and we can't earn our salvation, and give a warning about rightfully handling the truth of God before ending the conversation with a message of the hope we have now that Christ has set us free. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are several ways that God can use you to help those who are in need. Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt for a time of sharing how we can encourage and build others up who are struggling and suffering through a season of loss or difficulty. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

We all have an authority in our life. As Christians, we need to make sure our identity is found in Christ. Fox News' chief religion correspondent Lauren Green, author of the new devotional book "Light for Today," joins the show to share how we can be a light each and every day in a world full of darkness through our decisions, principles, and the way we honor God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here This conversation originally took place on April 2, 2024

As humans we all have a fear of rejection. Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries joins Bill for a conversation centered around 1 Samuel 25:20-33 on what rejection is and how it works in our lives. He shares the several root causes for rejection, the emotional responses we can make when we feel rejected, and talks about the path to freedom and how it starts by realizing our identity is in Christ. 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 begin by sharing how they each came to faith in Christ, answer if going through difficult situations means we've sinned against God, discuss if our conscience should be our guide, address the idea of judging fellow believers, 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 start this hour by discussing divine appointments and how to speak God's truth, take a deep look at Hebrews 11:13 and the importance of faith regardless of what happens, answer the question of does everything happen for a reason, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

So many of us struggle with sadness, fear, and dealing with the unknown. But knowing the truth of scripture and that Christ holds our future changes everything. Author Ray Comfort joins the program to share from his new daily devotional "Count Your Blessings". Later Pro-Life advocate Kim Ketola joins Bill to share a message on abortion. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How do we live the best life possible before it's too late? Author and apologist J. Warner Wallace joins Bill to discuss his new book "The Truth in True Crime" as he discusses what investigating death has taught him about the meaning of life, and shares why it would be wise for everyone to live a Christian life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Since the death of Jesus, many people have tried to predict when the Lord will return, and all have failed. The Bible is clear that we will not know when Christ will return. In light of the recent solar eclipse, Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn joins Bill to discuss this idea more. They also talk about the glory of God's creation, and staying busy as Christians while we do wait for God's coming. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

If we truly love Jesus, we will do the things God has commanded us to do and be left in awe and wonder. Pastor Brent McDougal joins the show to teach about what it means to live a resurrected life in the power of Jesus' resurrection. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Are you ever tempted to doubt God’s goodness when you face suffering? Philosopher Ken Samples joins Bill to share from his article "Is God Good All the Time?" as he examines how we can be encouraged by how others uphold the name of God during hardships, respond to our own challenges, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Suffering is inevitable and something we must accept. Dr. Marcus Bachmann joins Bill as they discuss why God created a world where suffering exists, the importance of sitting before God and being honest about our hurt, and hear from listeners who have experienced pain and suffering and found God through it. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As Christians, we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, but do we really think about it as much as we should be? Bill welcomes Pastor Brent Kuhlman who takes this time to share from Mark 16:1-8 and the lessons we learn from the resurrection. Next author Randy Frazee joins the show to share from his new upcoming book set to release in May "The Joy Challenge" as he explains how to not let our circumstances rob us of our joy. 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. 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 answer why God doesn't heal everyone, Look at Psalms 56:4-5, discuss why spiritual warfare has become such a hot topic, have conversations around Ephesians 5:22 and Matthew 24:15, share their favorite Proverbs, 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 take a look at Colossians 3:17 and explain how we can make sure everything we do is for the glory of God, discuss the best way to address sin we may not realize we have, share the need for true repentance, take a look at Acts 2:38, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

We all have intrusive thoughts that creep into our minds. Dr. Andy Schuttinga joins the show to give advice on how we can handle these thoughts well. He explains what causes our minds to work this way, the difference between taking a thought captive and getting rid of it completely, and shares if any of these thoughts are worth examining deeper. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

There is a growing epidemic of mental health problems in our world today. Dr. Tim Walsh from Northstar Regional Treatment and Recovery joins Bill to share why our Christian worldview is helpful when it comes to mental health. Together they discuss the benefits of when we trust in God, look at Scriptures we can lean on, and go through a series of crucial worldview questions and how our perspective of them can affect our mental health. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

We are called to be bold for Christ. Chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers Ken Harrison joins Bill to talk about his new book "A Daring Faith In A Cowardly World". Ken shares how we've lost who we are as the body of Christ, explains the importance of reaching the younger generation before it's too late, discusses how we are called to hate sin, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

We all have an authority in our life. As Christians, we need to make sure our identity is found in Christ. Fox News' chief religion correspondent Lauren Green, author of the new devotional book "Light for Today," joins the show to share how we can be a light each and every day in a world full of darkness through our decisions, principles, and the way we honor God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

In today's climate of communication, it is very easy to let your opinion be known regardless of the consequences.  However, as Christ followers we have been given a different command.  Rebecca Rhee joins Afternoons to teach on self-restraint and self-control. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here This conversation originally took place on June 21, 2023

Many people argue that Jesus did not really rise from the dead-- Apologetic specialist Rick Mattson joins Bill to give his nine insights for why we can be confident that the resurrection did take place. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on April 15, 2022

We think we're familiar with the events of Holy Week. But what if we've been missing something?  Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn takes us through a fresh look at the final week of Jesus's life. The Final Week Chart 04-05-23 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 start by looking at James 2:17 and Matthew 7:21 as they discuss the difference between words and actions, give helpful tips on fasting and the true goal behind it, talk about giving our full self to Christ, and much 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. This hour, they study "The seven last words of Jesus" while he was on the cross and share what we can learn from them. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In Luke 22:15 Jesus said he was eager to celebrate Passover knowing He was soon coming into His kingdom-Passover is still important to Christians today. Bible teacher Thom Berkowitz, and his wife Marsha teach on the rituals of Passover and the Seder meal. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on April 6, 2023

In this life our bodies are limited and degrading with age but there is good news.  Robert Morgan teaches that at the resurrection Jesus not only defeated death, but He promises that we will be with Him for eternity-- in renewed bodies. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click Here. This conversation originally took place on April 4, 2023

The goodness of God is on full display as He takes the sins of the world upon His shoulders on the cross.  Pastor Brent McDougal joins Afternoons to teach that His love for us is not measurable---and by loving others we extend His goodness and love into the world. It is almost impossible to comprehend all of what Jesus did for us on the cross. Bill welcomes Pastor Brent Kuhlman for a life-changing conversation about the wounds of Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on April 7, 2023

Author and apologist J. Warner Wallace joins Bill to discuss how we can make the best case for God's existence. Together, they discuss objective truths and the importance of sharing the Gospel when making a case for Christianity, why the fine tuning of the universe isn't by chance or an accident, and why whatever we are passionate about in this life is exposed through whatever we are willing to make a case for. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally took place on October 11, 2023

In today's culture it's easy to set our lives on cruise control when we should be challenging each other and growing in our faith. Author Trevor Whitman joins the show to talk about his book "Brick by Brick" and explains how the church and Christians can experience true transformation and growth. Later Dr. Bob Moeller discusses how fathers can be Godly influences in their children's lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As humans we are not machines. We need nourishment from several different sources and only God can provide it. Author Joy Marie Clarkson discusses this and more as she shares from her book "You Are A Tree". Later, Dr. Nijay Gupta joins the show to share from his book "Strange Religion" as he outlines what made the first Christians so unique, and how we've lost sight of this in our world today. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Suffering is really hard, and it can be tough to see God working in our lives in the midst of it. Amanda Jenkins of The Chosen joins the show to share her personal journey through suffering, and how God's goodness eclipses our suffering as she shares from her new Bible Study "God's Goodness For The Chosen". Later, Pastor David Myles returns to finish his discussion on helping others find hope and comfort in Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Autism Awareness Month is in April, and author Brant Hansen joins the show to share his personal story as he talks about his book "Blessed Are the Misfits". He explains how God has worked in his life, and how he never abandons those who search him. Later author Jason Thacker discusses his book "Following Jesus in a Digital Age" as he shares the importance of stewarding the great resources God has given us by making sure we are using them for the right reasons. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How do we pour into and put others first in a world that celebrates the individual? Pastor Dave Ryerson joins the program to teach us about "The Relationship Bank" and how to make sure we reflect the love of Christ to those around us. Later Dr. O.S. Hawkins is back to share from his book "The Promise Code" as he discusses why we can have trust and faith in God's promises to us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

God has called each one of us to lead no matter where we are in life. Dr. Paula Maddox joins the show to share helpful tips on how to be a bold voice for Christ through her book "THINK Globally, LEAD Strategically". Then Rabbi Kirt Schnieder shares from his book "To Know Him by Name" as he teaches the importance of knowing the Hebrew names and titles of God and what we can learn from them. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Are we thankful in all circumstances? Author Michele Howe joins the program to share from her book "Grace and Gratitude for Everyday Life" and talks about how we can trust in God's grace no matter what. Later Pastor Colin Smith shares from his book "Heaven How I Got Here" as he portrays the story of the crucifixion from the perspective of the thief on the cross. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

As parents we should want our children to love Jesus more than they love us. Author Lee Ann Mancini joins the show to share from her book "Raising Kids To Follow Christ". She explains how there are endless resources available for parents, how to say the right things to your children, and much more. Later, philosopher Ken Samples shares from his article "Sin as a Disorder of the Good" and how we will never find fulfillment in anything but God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Finding inner peace can feel like a struggle that leaves us with fear, toxic thoughts, and on a negative pathway. Pastor Dale Hummel joins the program to share from his book "Reset" as he guides through the steps, we can take to start afresh each and every day in our relationship with the Lord. Later, painter Timothy Gagnon, creator of the "Illuminated Messiah Bible," shares his powerful story and how God has used his gifts for a greater purpose. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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 special guest pastor Adam Ramsey for a rich conversation about Lazarus in John 11. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on June 7, 2023

There's no in between, we're either growing together or growing apart. Todd Mulliken joins Bill to talk about accepting our differences without being defined by them, elevating affirmations over criticisms, having the hard conversations with a sense of invitation instead of interrogation, the process of bringing energy towards each other in Jesus, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 5, 2023

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. This hour they are joined by special guest Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek who serves as President of the University of Northwestern St. Paul. Dr. Hoornbeek shares how every decision he makes for the University is taken to the Lord in prayer, the guys talk about the characteristics of an ambassador for Christ, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on November 30, 2023

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 by examining Luke 1:5-25 and share what we can take away from it, discuss the benefits that come from fasting, look at what the scriptures say about judgement and are joined at the end by Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek who serves as President of the University of Northwestern St. Paul. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on November 30, 2023

We open up “Ask the Professor”, with Bill and Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, with a discussion on those who say they are "spiritual but not religious," the difference between "Son of God" and "Son of Man", and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on May 2, 2023

How do we share the good news of Jesus in a culture that embraces "my truth, your truth"? Bill welcomes special guest Andrew Davis who answers this listener question before teaching on 1 Corinthians. He gives background on the culture and history of Corinth and talks about what Paul was up against as he preached the good news of Jesus to the people in Corinth. You can find all Davis' 69 sermons about 1 Corinthians here. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on December 13, 2022

We all have tasks we don't want to do-- but do you know there are reasons why we put things off for another day?  Dr. Andy Schuttinga joins Bill for a fun-filled, yet informative conversation on procrastination. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally took place on June 12, 2023