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Can public school students take Bible classes? Yes they can! Sunnie Cotton, Alabama State Director for LifeWise Academy, joins Nate Williams to share more about her ministry and how you can get involved in bringing the gospel to your community.LifeWise: https://lifewise.org/LifeWise's New Movie "Off School Property": https://lifewise.org/offschoolproperty/

Nate Williams plays numerous clips that expose Nick Fuentes for who he really is: a racist, white supremacist, anti-Semite. Don't let him fool you or reinvent himself; he is no Charlie Kirk.Nick Fuentes' channel: https://rumble.com/c/nickjfuentes?e9s=src_v1_cmdNick's website: https://americafirstfoundation.org/Tucker Carlson and Nick interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efBB0D4tf1Y

Nate Williams talks about why evangelical Christians need to reject people like Mark Driscoll and why we can't allow people like Nick Fuentes into mainstream conservatism.To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgfSources:https://www.christianpost.com/news/mark-driscoll-accused-of-leadership-abuse-at-new-church.htmlhttps://ministrywatch.com/former-seattle-megachurch-pastor-called-out-for-continued-pattern-of-sinful-actions/https://www.tpr.org/2022-01-20/the-rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill-the-abuses-of-a-superstar-pastor-and-megachurch-ruins-left-behindhttps://religionnews.com/2014/10/15/exclusive-mark-driscoll-resigns-from-mars-hill-church/https://www.christianpost.com/news/in-tearful-interview-with-brian-houston-mark-driscoll-and-wife-reveal-how-god-told-them-to-resign-from-mars-hill-church.htmlhttps://mycharisma.com/culture/carl-lentz-announces-newest-venture-amid-return-to-ministry-rumors/https://baptistnews.com/article/mormon-church-shooter-believed-to-be-a-maga-supporter/https://www.thefp.com/p/americas-growing-political-violencehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/pardoned-capitol-rioter-charged-threatening-hakeem-jeffries-nyc-trump/https://www.thefp.com/p/the-foolishness-of-no-enemies-to-the-right?utm_source=publication-searchhttps://forward.com/fast-forward/776584/yeah-we-like-hitler-fresh-and-fit-podcast-host-myron-gaines-defends-leaked-gop-antisemitic-group-chat/Mark's "visions:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1yVBL8obFM

How can Christians defend the faith relevantly in today’s culture? 💬

In this episode, Nate Williams talks with Dr. Timothy Paul Jones—professor, author, and apologist—about his new book "Understanding Christian Apologetics: Five Methods for Defending the Faith." They cover:

– The current state of apologetics in our culture

– How to stay relevant by answering the questions people are actually asking

– A couple of the major apologetic methods and how they complement one another

📘 Check out "Understanding Christian Apologetics:" https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Christian-Apologetics-Methods-Defending/dp/149648813X

👍 Subscribe to this podcast if you love learning how to defend your faith

https://timothypauljones.substack.com/

Can the Great Commission really be completed in our generation? 🌍Nate Williams is joined Doug Cobb, author of "The Sprint to the Finish,"to discuss the global movement to take the gospel to every nation and people group. They discuss:– What the Great Commission is and why it matters– The three Great Commission finish lines and how close we are to reaching each one– Practical ways you can be part of the sprint to the finish– And more!📘 Learn more about "The Sprint to the Finish:" https://www.douglasfcobb.com/sprint-to-the-finish👍 Subscribe to this podcast if you believe in the mission to reach the worldhttps://www.finishingfund.org/

This week on ARC News, Nate Williams unpacks three major cultural stories shaping faith and ethics today:– The Supreme Court case out of Colorado dealing with so-called “conversion therapy” laws and what it means for counseling– Louisiana’s lawsuit against the FDA over the approval and distribution of abortion pills– The civil war within the LGBTQ community: The "LGB" vs. the "TQ"From an apologetics perspective, Nate explores how believers can respond with truth, grace, and conviction.👉 If you think others would enjoy thoughtful Christian analysis, please share this episode!To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgfSources:https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-faqs-supreme-court-hears-oral-arguments-in-case-on-free-speech-and-bans-on-sexual-reorientation-therapy/https://www.dailywire.com/news/blatantly-unlawful-red-state-challenges-fda-over-mail-order-abortions?author=Leif+Le+Mahieu&category=undefined&elementPosition=10&row=3&rowHeadline=Latest+News&rowType=Vertical+Carousel&title=%E2%80%98Blatantly+Unlawful%E2%80%99%3A+Red+State+Challenges+FDA+Over+Mail-Order+Abortionshttps://nypost.com/2023/11/18/opinion/why-its-time-for-lgb-to-divorce-tq/

What does it mean to truly live life together as followers of Jesus? 🤝

In this episode, Nate Williams talks with Dr. Paul Gutacker—author of Practicing Life Together—about:

– Building authentic Christian fellowship

– The importance of prayer, meals, and shared community life

– Why this matters for modern believers and the witness of the church today

📘 Learn more about Paul's work: https://www.brazosfellows.com/

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What does it really mean to be “pro-life”? In this ARC News episode, Nate Williams unpacks:– Pope Leo’s views on the death penalty and the danger of watering down “pro-life” by attaching it to every social issue– RFK Jr.’s betrayal of the pro-life movement by approving an abortion drug– The heartbreaking reality of Christians being slaughtered in Nigeria and why the world must pay attentionFrom an apologetics and worldview perspective, Nate explains why clarity on life issues matters, and why believers must respond with conviction and compassion.To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgf👉 If this conversation matters to you, share this episode to spread awarenessSources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pope-leo-abortion-pro-life-death-penalty/https://nypost.com/2025/10/02/us-news/fda-approves-another-abortion-pill-after-rfk-jr-pledged-to-review-safety-outraging-conservatives/https://relevantmagazine.com/justice/social-justice/report-more-than-7000-christians-killed-in-nigeria-this-year/

Ken Ham, Founder of Answers in Genesis (with its Creation Museum and Ark Encounter), shares his incredible story and about his book "Miraculous!" with Nate Williams.

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Ken Ham's website: https://answersingenesis.org/

How should Christians respond to enemies? 🤔 In this ARC News episode, Nate Williams unpacks:– Erika Kirk’s story of forgiveness and what it teaches us– Why Trump’s call to “hate your enemies” clashes with Jesus’ words– The crucial difference between personal ethics and government responsibilityFrom an apologetics perspective, we’ll look at why forgiveness matters—not just in personal life, but in shaping how Christians engage with culture and politics.To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgfSources:https://www.foxnews.com/media/erika-kirks-forgiveness-husbands-alleged-killer-sparks-widespread-admirationhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-authentically-himself-for-saying-he-hates-opponents-at-kirk-funeral-white-house-says