Dangerous Faith

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?

Can the Great Commission really be completed in our generation?

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.

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

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

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.To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgfKen Ham's website: https://answersingenesis.org/

How should Christians respond to enemies?

Did you know there were multiple people groups who traveled to the Americas before Christopher Columbus? Learn more about this, and why it matters from an apologetics perspective, as Nate Williams talks with Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson about his book "They Had Names."To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgf

Sin destroys lives, so we must destroy it. Learn how, as Nate Williams talks with Karl Clauson about his book "Killing Sin: Conquer the One Thing That Is Defeating You."To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgfKarl's book's website: https://www.killsin.com/

Nate Williams and company remember Charlie Kirk (TPUSA Founder), share about his impact on their lives, and what happens next.Contributors: Nate, Zeke and Chloe Adams, Spencer Smith, Blake Tetro, and Mariah Wilhite

Nate Williams talks about Big Eva's squishiness in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination and the rise of political violence from the progressive left.Sources:https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/sandoval-why-are-so-many-democrats-okay-with-killing-trump-one-poll-has-the-answer/ar-AA1DNySZhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/poll-28-of-democrats-say-us-better-off-if-trump-were-assassinated/ar-AA1qN3Bwhttps://dailycaller.com/2025/04/08/assassination-culture-poll-shows-about-half-of-liberals-believe-killing-trump-musk-justified/https://usafacts.org/articles/how-many-voters-have-a-party-affiliation/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/09/12/charlie-kirk-shooter-tyler-robinson-gun-casings-inscriptions/86111606007/https://www.pewresearch.org/religious-landscape-study/party-affiliation/dem-lean-dem/

For some, God's presence can be difficult to find or feel. Like the psalmists, we struggle with asking, “Why, O Lord, do you stand far off?” (Ps 10:1). Nate Williams joins with Dr. Jeffery Leonard to talk about the elusiveness of God, through Leonard's book "Seekers in the Hands of an Elusive God."To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgfDr. Leonard's website: https://biblicalexplorations.com/

Casual cultural conversations: The Dangerous Life Team is back, but in a new format! Nate Williams and friends talk about Sydney Sweeney's ad campaign and the Coldplay affair fiasco.Contributors: Nate Williams, Zeke and Chloe Adams, Blake Tetro, and Spencer Smith

How should we view transgender ideology in light of God's design for creation? How should the church respond to these issues? Nate Williams talks with Denise Shick about her personal story and her book "Out of Darkness and into the Light." Denise's website: https://livingstonesministries.org/help4families/ To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgf

Nate Williams covers the news from an apologetics angle:1) The school shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota2) Thoughts on "thoughts and prayers" being offered after a tragedy3) The rise of Christian persecution abroad and in the United States4) Celebrating motherhoodTo support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgfStories:https://www.christianpost.com/news/jd-vance-denounces-ex-biden-aide-jen-psaki-for-mocking-prayers.htmlhttps://www.christianpost.com/news/minnesota-catholic-school-shooting-leaves-3-dead-many-injured.html?clickType=link-most-popularhttps://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2023-04/over-50000-christians-killed-in-nigeria-by-islamist-extremists.htmlhttps://www.newsweek.com/christians-killed-nigeria-religion-2116416https://www.christianpost.com/news/married-mothers-are-more-likely-to-be-happier-than-other-women.htmlhttps://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/value-singleness-devaluing-marriage/

In light of AI and robotic developments, what does it mean to be human? We need to have a strong theological basis for who we are. To help with this, Nate Williams talks with Dr. Joshua Farris (who specializes in theological anthropology).Joshua's website: https://soulscienceministries.com/To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgf

Nate Williams covers the news from an apologetics angle:1) The Push for Expanding the Definition of Death2) The Dangers of AI Therapy3) 4 Types of Nones4) Why We Need the 10 Commandments in School5) The Death of James DobsonTo support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgfStories:https://www.thefp.com/p/the-doctors-trying-to-redefine-deathhttps://hai.stanford.edu/news/exploring-the-dangers-of-ai-in-mental-health-carehttps://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/faces-americas-nones/https://www.christianpost.com/news/texas-teachers-on-reddit-thank-satan-for-ten-commandments-ruling.htmlhttps://www.christianpost.com/news/james-dobson-founder-of-focus-on-the-family-dies-at-89.html?clickType=link-most-popularhttps://nypost.com/2025/07/20/us-news/chatgpt-drives-user-into-mania-supports-cheating-hubby/

Nate Williams talks with Dr. Jed Coppenger about the signs of an inauthentic faith, and how to avoid them. All of this, and more, is in Jed's new book "Fake Christianity."Jed's website: https://www.jedcoppenger.com/To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgf

Nate Williams covers the news from an apologetics angle:1) Are we giving our kids too much therapy?2) Is Doctrine divisive or good?3) Why we should be thankful for minor inconveniences.To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgfStory Links:https://www.thefp.com/p/abigail-shrier-stop-asking-kids-ifhttps://www.nphic.org/news/news-highlights/2178-rates-of-anxiety-depression-rising-among-americanshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2025/01/31/the-mental-health-boom-why-the-us-needs-30-more-therapists/https://firstthings.com/christianity-is-nothing-without-dogma/https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/mercy-gnats-outdoor-discomforts/

What do you see when you read the four gospels? What did the gospel authors want to bring to our attention? Nate Williams talks with George Shamblin about his book "The Four Faces of Christ" and why the portraits of Jesus matter apologetically!George Shamblin's website: https://www.georgeshamblin.com/The Center for Executive Leadership: https://thecenterbham.org/To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgf

Nate Williams covers several news topics from an apologetics perspective: Forrest Frank and Miracles, the Death Penalty, and AI and Our Identity.Story Links: https://www.christianpost.com/news/fo... https://www.thefp.com/p/why-i-changed... https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/ar... To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgf

Hear Garry Ingraham's amazing testimony! From his Love and Truth website: "At a young age, [Garry was] deeply broken sexually and relationally, which resulted in struggles including pornography addiction, identity confusion, pre-marital sex, and homosexuality... However, as their Christian friends compassionately and genuinely loved them as fellow travelers on the journey to becoming more like Jesus, they began to experience freedom from sin and satisfying joy about their new identity in Christ that powerfully changed their lives."His website: https://loveandtruthnetwork.com/To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgfIf you would prefer to send a check:Apologetics Resource Center512 Second Ave SECullman, AL 35055

Nate Williams talks with Joshua Spatha about his new book "Mere Spirituality," where he explains the failure of naturalism and materialism to satisfy modern hearts; he also discusses the return of spirituality and Christianity.To visit his website and check out his book, visit: https://www.mperspective.org/To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgfIf you would prefer to send a check:Apologetics Resource Center512 Second Ave SECullman, AL 35055

Nate Williams interviews Dr. Charles Stone about his new book "Stress Less," and they discuss stress and anxiety from a psychological and biblical perspective.Visit his website and find his book here: https://charlesstone.com/csbooks/stress-less/To support the Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgfIf you would prefer to send a check:Apologetics Resource Center512 Second Ave SECullman, AL 35055

Nate Williams discusses the mission of the Apologetics Resource Center, and how listeners can support the ministry.To support ARC online, you can visit here: https://givebutter.com/rsOlgfIf you would prefer to send a check:Apologetics Resource Center512 Second Ave SECullman, AL 35055

Nate Williams shares an exciting update in his life. Then, the Dangerous Life Team gets together to talk about the best advice/wisdom they have ever been given, on a wide variety of topics.

Nate Williams and the Team plan their funerals. How would you plan yours?

Nate Williams and the team discuss the practice of IVF, Orchid's new genetic testing of embryos, and gene editing. What are your thoughts? Let us know!

Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team talk about some of the classic moral dilemmas and how they would handle them. If Nazis came to your door and you were hiding Jews in your attic, what would you say? If a loved one was tied up on a track, and some amount of people were on the other track, at what point would you allow the trolley to head towards that person? Finally, is cannibalism allowed in extreme circumstances?

Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team discuss megachurches. Are they good? Are they healthy? Can a church be too large?Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team talk about celebrity Christian scandals, common themes, and how we can try to prevent them in our own lives and in our churches.Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team talk about questions they would like to ask God.Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team get asked how they picked their current career job, or, if they aren't there yet, what are they looking for in a career. They share their advice on how to find your footing if you are ever in this situation.Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team talk conflict resolution. What happens AFTER the argument? How do we make things right?Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team ask and answer, "What would a good, successful 2025 look like for you?" Also, they make some predictions about the year.Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team debate their strongest Christmas music opinions, from Mariah Carey electrocution to making Christmas music illegal.Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

How would you rate your 2024? Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team walk thru this reflective exercise by rating their year 0-5 stars, sharing their pros and cons, and finishing up with whether or not they "would recommend" their year to someone else.Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team celebrate our 100th episode! Also, they give their reactions to the 2024 General Election.Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams talks about why he believes progressive theology is parasitic and poisonous, and then offers a challenge to those who would disagree with him.Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team are on a Kanye Quest do their Kanye Best to explain the Kanye Mess left by Kanye West. No, I will not apologize for writing that. Also, how should we think about celebrity conversions?Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team discuss pacifism. Should Christians avoid fighting and wars? What about self-defense?Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team talk about how to handle modesty and cussing scenarios in church, and they also discuss who the gathering of the local church is for. Is it for non-believers, seekers, new believers, and/or serious believers?Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams talks about the mistake of relying on individual Bible verses for your theology and offers a better way.Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

In an attempt at a more lighthearted episodes, Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team take a brainrot quiz (basically, Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang). Then, they ask questions about Jesus being human and what that must've been like for those around him.Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team ask the question, "What would you be if you were not a Christian?" Then, they discuss why these alternatives fall short compared to Christianity.Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team answer common objections believers have for reading their Bibles. Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Chloe Adams and her husband Zeke are joined by Nate Williams. They make the case for why marriage is a good thing and offer wisdom/advice on various relationship issues.Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams apologizes on behalf of Pro-Life Republican Christians to Pro-Life Democrat Christians (and soft Pro-Choice Democrat Christians).Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams and the Dangerous Life Team discuss the outrage over the Olympic opening ceremony in France and how Christians should respond to it.Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith

Nate Williams is joined by John Hobbs, who is an elder of his house church. What are the pros and cons of this church structure? Let's dive in.Website: www.dangerousfaith.netYouTube: Dangerous FaithRumble: Dangerous FaithInstagram: nwdangerousfaithTwitter: @FaithDangerousFacebook: @NWDangerousFaith