Afternoons With Bill Arnold

Christ's final week on earth was filled with many events and discussions with His disciples. Jeff Verdoorn talks about the significance of the timing of each occurrence and takes a deeper look at the series of events that would take place through His resurrection.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk is back! Tom Brock, Peter Kapsner, Justin Jeppesen and Tom Parish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on the events of Holy Week, how to follow Christ daily, ritual and relationship, and more.

Why did Jesus have to die on the cross? What does the cross mean--to the world, and to me? Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris guides us through Hebrews 9-10 and unfolds God's marvelous plan of salvation through Christ's perfect sacrifice.

In an increasingly hostile, chaotic, confused society, Dr. Everett Piper says God's people can shine the hope we have with boldness. Then pastor Adam Weber turns our hearts toward Jesus in times of desperate need, inviting us to trust the resurrected Lord who brings us back to life.

School looks very different for many families in this time of distance-learning. Dr. Bethany Schuttinga, president of Avail Academy, helps equip and encourage parents as we facilitate our children's education at home, and explore new ways to love and learn as a family.

Our weekly Washington Update with Rob Bluey, executive editor of The Daily Signal, reviews the latest news from the nation’s capitol. Then we delve into God's love for the unlovable, and the truth of His goodness in times of affliction,  with theologian Darrell B. Harrison.

We're all infected with a sickness of “self.” What drives our obsession with "self,"  and what does it look like when the Great Physician heals us of this? We ponder these big questions with philosopher and theologian, Kenneth Samples from Reasons to Believe. 

We take a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Then on the Monday Afternoon Mix, we rejoice in all God has delivered us from, and the rich, robust, eternal, peace-giving, death-conquering love of Christ Jesus, with Pastor David Myles.

Could a global pandemic be sparking a spiritual revival? Author and speaker Dr. Alex McFarland prepares us for God to move mightily. Then Cal Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance responds to recent misleading media claims about Christians and coronavirus, and the impact of economic shutdown on people in poverty.

Our souls long for intimate communion with our God. Dr. Phil Collins, general editor of the new Abide Bible, shares powerful tools we can use to truly engage with God through His Word, and experience the peace, hope, and spiritual growth that comes from encountering His presence in Scripture.

A season of quarantine brings extra "togetherness" for spouses--and many opportunities for tension. Marriage counselor Bob Moeller shares practical ways to build/renew your relationship, to grow in sacrificial love, and draw even closer to one another during these tough times.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk is back! Tom Brock, Peter Kapsner, and Tom Parrish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on a little-known story of an almost-billionaire, acting on information, the fullness of the gospel, being bold for the Lord in an uncertain time, and more.

Returning to the book of beginnings, David Wheaton shares the relevant guidance in Genesis 6 and the Great Flood.  (You can find Part 1 here). Then pro-life advocate Kim Ketola shares what COVID-19 reveals about abortion, and why every life is precious -- born and preborn.

We open up the text lines and our Bibles for “Ask the Professor!” Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul answers your questions on the ministry of Christ, trusting God in tough times, confessing our sins, what Jesus did between His death and resurrection, and more.

We're in a spiritual war: how can we win against our unseen enemies? Dr. Michael Heiser reveals what the Bible says about Satan, other demons, humanity's interaction with these supernatural beings, and God's ultimate victory over every wicked scheme to rescue and redeem us forever.

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Rob Bluey, executive editor of The Daily Signal. Then Pastor Lance Hahn shares how facing our fears can propel us toward a more courageous faith from his book, How to Live in Fear: Mastering the Art of Freaking Out.

In times of trial, we cling to the unchanging hand of our sovereign God. Old Testament scholar David T. Lamb, author of "God Behaving Badly," reminds us of God's faithfulness of old, and why we can trust His promises today.

We take a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Then on the Monday Afternoon Mix, we return to God's mighty promises--that the Lord Himself is our strength, our shield, and our shepherd--with Pastor David Myles.

As our earthly securities are shattered, hear Jesus' loving call: "be not anxious about tomorrow." Jon and Pam Bloom invite us to lay aside the weight of tomorrow's troubles, and to receive our portion of God's sufficient grace day by day--for in Him, we have all we need.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk is back! Tom Brock, Peter Kapsner, Justin Jeppesen and Tom Parrish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on trusting God in tough times, what suffering is (and is not), how crisis reveals our true "doctrine," where peace truly comes from, and more.