About the Author

Nathan Bristow is the founder of 8:18 Apologetics, a blog-based Christian apologetics ministry dedicated to examining the theology and history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in light of historic, biblical Christianity.

Nathan has been a born-again believer in Jesus Christ since 2021 and worships within a Baptist congregation in West Ealing. His apologetics work flows from a deep commitment to the authority, sufficiency, and clarity of Scripture, and to the historic and orthodox witness of the Church across the centuries.

A Student of Scripture

Although not formally trained in academic theology, Nathan approaches Scripture as a disciplined and lifelong student of the biblical text.

His study is rooted in:

Careful contextual reading
Comparison of multiple English translations
Engagement with Hebrew and Greek source tools
Consideration of historical theology and creedal orthodoxy
Examination of how doctrine has been understood throughout Church history

His aim is not novelty, speculation, or private interpretation, but fidelity — allowing Scripture to speak on its own terms and refusing to impose modern systems or cultural assumptions onto the biblical text.

This commitment to careful study underpins every article produced by 8:18 Apologetics.

Formative Church Experience

Nathan grew up within the G12 movement in the UK — a church structure built around the vision of a single leader and a defined method of discipleship, presented as a divinely revealed model for church growth.

Living within that environment provided first-hand experience of what it is like to follow a theological system shaped around one man’s claimed vision from God and a prescribed “correct” structure for multiplying disciples.

Nathan left the G12 movement in 2018.

That experience sharpened his discernment in recognising patterns of centralised authority, restoration narratives, and systems grounded in ongoing revelation — themes that later became significant in his study of Mormonism.

Research into Mormonism

Although never a member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nathan’s engagement with Mormonism began in childhood and later developed into sustained theological research.

His study has included:

The origins and development of Mormonism
The teachings of Joseph Smith Jr.
Primary LDS scriptures in early and modern editions
Historical and archaeological claims associated with LDS theology
Direct discussions and debates with LDS missionaries

From this study, and through biblical examination, he has concluded that the LDS system departs from historic Christian doctrine and presents a gospel that differs from the apostolic message preserved in Scripture.

Media & Ministry

Nathan holds a degree in Media Production and furthered his filmmaking and production studies in New York City. Upon returning to the United Kingdom, he joined Revelation TV, where he produces and directs several of the channel’s key programmes.

Alongside his broadcast work, he continues to develop 8:18 Apologetics as a written ministry, combining theological study, historical research, and media communication to equip believers and address doctrinal error with clarity and precision. He also writes worship music rooted in biblical truth.

The Purpose of 8:18 Apologetics

8:18 Apologetics exists not merely to critique, but to clarify.

Its purpose is to present a biblically grounded alternative to LDS theology and to encourage readers to examine all claims in light of Scripture.

The guiding principle of this ministry is simple:

Scripture is the final authority.
Doctrine must be tested against it.
Truth must not be adjusted to fit systems.

In an age of competing revelations and evolving theological claims, careful study of God’s Word is not optional — it is essential.

8:18 Apologetics seeks to serve the Church by defending the historic Christian faith with seriousness, reverence, and conviction.

For more information on why this ministry is called
8:18 Apologetics, please read the article “Why 8:18?”.