The ARC Show

The ARC Show

The Apologetics Resource Center seeks to Equip the Church and Engage the Culture through Apologetics. The ARC Show is hosted by Nate Williams.

Episodes

January 5, 2026 32 mins

Season 1, Episode 1: Nate Williams interviews an expert apologist against the Word-Faith movement (Clete Hux). Clete exposes the major foundational figures of the Prosperity Gospel, from Kenneth Hagin to Kenneth Copeland to Joel Osteen.

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Nate Williams interviews Dr. Richard Brash, an evangelical professor in Nagoya, Japan. They talk about the history of Christianity in Japan, the state of evangelicalism in Japan, and what apologetics looks like in Richard's context.


Richard's website: https://www.richardbrash.net/

Christ Bible Institute: https://cbijapan.org/en/

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Nate Williams interviews Carl Barrett about his book "God's Generation of Hope." The next generation is under attack — and it’s starting at home. This timely guide through Deuteronomy speaks directly to parents, leaders, and anyone burdened for today’s youth. As culture drifts further from truth, this book reveals what’s really at stake and how we can fight back by anchoring our families in God’s Word. It’s a wake-up ...

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Who do you trust more, institutions or influencers? Also, how should the local church respond to our culture's lack of trust?


Roundtable participants: Nate Williams, Spencer, Blake, and Zeke

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Nate Williams talks with Anina Swan about her book "Alligator in the Ocean." She tells the inspirational true crime story exposing the dark double life of a seemingly respectable citizen who preyed upon defenseless children for nearly four decades. From the early 1950s to the late 1980s, he hid his life of crime behind a facade of trustworthiness, leaving a trail of trauma on vulnerable lives as his landmark.Anina's w...

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Spiritual depression is defined as the prolonged and pervasive numbing, muting, suppressing, or restraining of the joy of the Lord within the life of the Christian. And more and more Christians are besieged with it. What can we do about this depression? Is there hope?


Nate Williams is joined by Nate Pickowicz, and together they talk about depression through (the latter) Nate's book "Overcoming the Darkness."


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Nate Williams talks with Anna Vaughn about her new book "Caught in the Crossfire." Together, they ask the following questions: What is spiritual abuse? How did we find ourselves in the midst of it? How do we expose it and help others through it?


Anna's website: https://www.stirredupministries.com/

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Micah Davis joins the ARC Show to share about the power of forgiveness and his new book "Three Strikes, You're Forgiven." He talks about some of the painful moments in his life, and how God has moved in the midst of his trials.Micah's website: https://www.micahedavis.com/Micah's church: https://www.sanctuaryindy.com/

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Eric Burstock joins Nate Williams to share about his book "The Table Is Already Set," where he tells the story of how Jesus Christ changed his life through his wife. He also details how he overcame obstacles in his life, including antisemitism. His website: https://ericburstock.com/


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Did you know that giving is the key to gaining? Nate Williams is joined by Boyd Bailey, author of the book "The Power of Generosity," to discuss why and how Christians ought to be generous with the blessings that God has given them. Also, how kindness can make a difference in our world.National Christian Foundation: https://www.ncfgiving.com/Wisdom Hunters: https://www.wisdomhunters.com/wisdom-hunters-team/


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Muslims want to take over the West. How do we know? They tell us. Nate Williams shares about the threat of Islam and several ugly aspects of this religion.


To support ARC: https://arcanswers.org/donate/


Sources:


https://sunnah.com/muslim:1438a

https://www.reuters.com/article/world/pakistani-council-orders-revenge-rape-of-16-year-old-girl-idUSKBN1AC1DT/

https://press.armywarcollege.edu/parameters/vol55/iss1/3/

https://www.amer...

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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/

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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

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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...

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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 ...

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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 fini...

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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 b...

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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 perspect...

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September 29, 2025 33 mins

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/rsOlgf


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

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