The believers in Thessalonica were under so much persecution they thought they were in end-times. In Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, he encourages them to pursue their relationship with Christ even in the midst of great suffering and clarifies the rapture. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who uses 2 Thessalonians 1 to share how we as Christians can respond to persecution like the Thessalonians did. He also answers why we need to testify the Gospel before the day of judgement. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now

Marshall Segal, author and managing editor of desiringgod.org joins Bill to share how we can help those who are suffering as he discusses one of his latest articles "Find Your Way to Help the Hurting." Later Jen Bradbury joins to discuss her book "Faith Beyond Youth Group." and the five ways to form character and cultivate lifelong discipleship. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There are several places in the Bible that express the importance of prayer. Author Jesse B. Hamilton joins Bill to discuss this idea and his book "Prayer: The Church's Great Need". He shares how to pray in a way that makes us more effective, the power it has when we fully commit ourselves to it, and how sincerity shows God our heart and desires are aligned with his. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Patrick Albanese joins Bill as they discuss the difference between excitement and anticipation. They take a look at Romans 12:11 and share how we can make sure we never lack passion for serving God. In light of Thanksgiving David Myles then shares how we can be thankful for all God has done for us, as he uses Psalm 95:1-7 and Philippians 4:4-8 to show how we can meditate on the goodness the season brings. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

It is considered by many to be the greatest Biblical discovery of modern times. Professor Michael Wise joins the show to discuss the Dead Sea Scrolls. He explains what the Dead Sea Scrolls are, how their discovery shows the Bible has been passed down carefully and we can be confident in the scriptures, and shares what they say about the Messiah. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on October 23, 2023

Philosopher Stephen Meyer joins Bill along with Professor Brad Sickler and Brian DeVries of Search Ministries to discuss his book "Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe." He shares what intelligent design is, why there is proof of finetuning from a fine tuner in our world and discusses why Darwinism is fundamentally implausible. 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 if the Bible teaches us to pray to the Holy Spirit, discuss Spiritual Gifts and the validity of speaking in tongues, take a look at 1 Peter 3:18-19, and study several other passages and how they apply to our lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on November 2, 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 discuss how to stop sinning after you've given your life to Christ, teach on Jesus being the only path to heaven, explain what the millennium will look like, have another conversation on baptism, and examine how we should respond if we think God is speaking to us. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally aired on November 2, 2023

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 connection Gentiles have through the Messiah, share the importance of not misusing Scripture, and take a look at Matthew 19:1-11. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this series, author David Wheaton and Bill examine the importance of understanding the Word of God for a deep and authentic Biblical Christian Worldview. Later, Thanksgiving reminds us to be grateful instead of grumbling and complaining--but what are we actually thankful for? Bill and Beverly Coniaris have a convicting conversation about the true provider of all our needs. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here The conversation with Beverly Coniaris originally took place on Nov. 23, 2022