White Horse Inn
A weekly, multi-denominational roundtable discussion applying the rich resources of the Reformation to today's church, focusing on theology and culture. Hosted by Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter R. Strickland II.
Episodes
The Best Theologians in Church History You've Never Heard Of
Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb share their favorite lesser-known and obscure theologians from church history. While the works of Luther, Calvin, and Augustine loom large in the church's discussions (and rightly so), the hosts discuss the works and biographies of lesser-known doctors more people should be acquainted with. DOWNLOAD IS GOD FAIR? A classic essay fro
How Revelation Has Been Interpreted Through Church History
Every generation has seen itself in Revelation's visions, and far too many have failed to see how the book speaks to the church throughout all the ages. Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb examine how the Bible's last book has been interpreted through history and how its message and themes have shaped the world. DOWNLOAD IS GOD FAIR? A classic essay from the late J.I.
Genesis: Confronting the Gods of Egypt, Babylon, and Modernity
Michael Horton, Walter Strickland, Bob Hiller, and Justin Holcomb survey one of the most consequential books in the history of the world: The book of Genesis. They examine how it's theological themes confronted the myths and gods of its own time, and explore how it confronts modernity's myths as well. DOWNLOAD IS GOD FAIR? A classic essay from the late J.I. Packer on whether God is really fair. FO
How to Talk to Two Different Kinds of Skeptics
Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Justin Holcomb, and Walter Strickland respond to clips from Steven Bartlett's Diary of a CEO podcast and historian Tom Holland—two different skeptics interested in the Christian faith from different angles—and ask what a faithful and charitable response to each of them might look like. PARTNER WITH US Upon becoming a partner you will receive two incredible books: Ordina
What Secular People Get Right (and Wrong) About Jesus and the Bible
People who would never set foot in a church are saying they believe Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, skeptics who reject the resurrection will defend the ethics of Jesus, and across the internet people are fascinated by the Nephilim, the Antichrist, and the Book of Enoch. Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb look into the phenomenon of secular interest in the Bible and why
The Theology of the Future: 6 Scenarios the Church Needs to Prepare For
What does orthodox Christian doctrine look like when the world it inhabits has become almost unrecognizable: when humanoid robots are household appliances, when the moon has a colony with no ordained minister, and when warfare is waged by AI drones? The hosts are handed a set of surprise hypothetical scenarios set in a possible future and work through them in real time, imagining the challenges in
The Theology of Christopher Nolan
Can we trust our own minds, do we need to mimic a hero or be redeemed, and is love something more than a useful evolutionary accident? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb journey through Christopher Nolan's filmography to uncover a variety of recurring theological and philosophical themes. GET YOUR FREE SOLA NEWSPAPER A quarterly print publication featuring articles o
The History of Protestant Denominations in Early America
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of America, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb explore the history of how their Reformational traditions (Reformed, Baptist, Lutheran, and Anglican) found their way to the United States. GET YOUR FREE SOLA NEWSPAPER A quarterly print publication featuring articles on theology, the historic creeds and confessions, and
Why Are People Coming to the Reformation?
GET YOUR FREE SOLA NEWSPAPER A quarterly print publication featuring articles on theology, the historic creeds and confessions, and reflections for the Christian life, delivered straight to your mailbox. For free. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola Media serves today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic
Why Are Evangelicals Becoming Roman Catholics?
In this episode of White Horse Inn from 1996, Tim Staples, a former evangelical who converted to Roman Catholicism, joins Michael Horton, Kim Riddlebarger, and Rod Rosenbladt to discuss what he and others like him find so appealing about Rome. GET YOUR FREE SOLA NEWSPAPER A quarterly print publication featuring articles on theology, the historic creeds and confessions, and reflections for t
Why Are Evangelicals Becoming Eastern Orthodox?
While Orthodox apologists are gaining traction online today, a similar wave of disillusionment with evangelicalism was already unfolding in American culture back in 1996. In this classic episode of White Horse Inn, Fr. Peter Gillquist, an evangelical convert to Eastern Orthodoxy, joins Michael Horton to explore the appeal of Orthodoxy among evangelicals. GET YOUR FREE SOLA NEWSPAPER A quarterl
Nationalism and Evangelicals in the 1990s
In this conversation from 1991, Michael Horton, Rod Rosenbladt, and Kim Riddlebarger discuss the interest in forms of nationalism in the church shortly after the end of Operation Desert Storm in Iraq. GET YOUR FREE SOLA NEWSPAPER A quarterly print publication featuring articles on theology, the historic creeds and confessions, and reflections for the Christian life, delivered straight to your mail
America's Crisis Over Eschatology
How did American evangelicals move from being largely postmillennial to embracing premillennial dispensationalism? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore how both liberals and fundamentalists have often shared faulty assumptions about history, and how those assumptions have shaped the church's outlook, shifting it from triumphalism to pessimism rather than cultiv
The Crises that Created Christian Fundamentalism
How did American Protestantism fracture into fundamentalism and liberalism? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore the context of the late 19th century, examine the influence of "Common Sense Realism" on Americans' hermeneutics and how it cracked under the crises of Darwinism and German higher criticism. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V
Secularism Is Dying. What's Next?
Is Europe moving from a post-Christian to post-secular culture? Magnus Persson, a Swedish Lutheran pastor and former Pentecostal church planter, joins Michael Horton and Bob Hiller to discuss how secularism is collapsing under the weight of its own emptiness, leaving a spiritual vacuum that Christianity can fill. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partne
Answering the Most Common Criticisms of the Cross and Resurrection
How do you explain the cross to someone who has no category for sin, atonement, or sacrifice? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller tackle the most common objections to Christianity's central claims, from the "barbaric" nature of penal substitution to skeptics who dismiss the resurrection as legend or borrowed mythology, and more. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org
What Is (and Isn't) the Authority of the Church?
What does it mean for the church to hold the "keys of the kingdom"? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller discuss how preaching, church discipline, and guarding access to the Lord's Table work in their traditions. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering
Ecclesiology: Reformed, Baptist, Anglican, Lutheran
From congregational autonomy to regional presbyteries to episcopal oversight, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explain the scriptural reasoning and practical structures that shape how ecclesiology functions in their traditions. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our tha
We Reviewed ChatGPT's Answers to Your Theology Questions
Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller evaluate theological answers generated by ChatGPT and discuss how to engage people who are outsourcing life's biggest questions to AI. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and
How Instagram and TiKTok Are Replacing the Church
How are social media platforms shaping women's beliefs about identity, faith, and the good life? Mary Van Weelden joins Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller to examine influential online trends and compare their messages with the gospel. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as o
From Nietzsche to Nick Fuentes: The Rise of Nihilism Online
How has Nietzsche's philosophy gained traction online and in the hearts and minds of young men? Caleb Wait joins Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller to trace the philosophical roots of the RedPill and adjacent movements, evaluating its appeal in contrast to Christian theology. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today,
The Rise of Islam in the West with Adam Francisco
Adam Francisco from 1517 joins Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller to discuss how Muslim apologists are using YouTube and social media to reach a new generation. They examine some of the most common criticisms Muslims make against the Bible and Christianity and explore how Christians can thoughtfully respond. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V
Theology Q&A: Jonathan Edwards, Dispensationalism, Infant Baptism, and More
Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller answer audience questions on Jonathan Edwards, deliverance ministries, dispensationalism, infant baptism, recommended reading, and more. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton a
The Theology of C.S. Lewis
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The Theology of the Chronicles of Narnia
Sophia Holcomb joins Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller to explore how C. S. Lewis portrays a theology of creation, sin, redemption, sanctification, and new creation throughout The Chronicles of Narnia. From Aslan's creation song and the White Witch's curse to Aslan's substitutionary death and final restoration in The Last Battle, they trace how Lewis communicates th
The Covenant of Works and the Covenant of Grace in Galatians
Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore Galatians 4–6, unpacking Paul's contrast between the Covenant of Works, the Covenant of Grace, and the New Covenant, as well as the freedom of life in the Spirit, and the practical shape of Christian discipleship, where believers bear one another's burdens and keep in step with the Spirit. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia
The Fight Over Justification and the Gospel in Galatians
Many have criticized the Reformation's understanding of justification, claiming it is either overstated or fundamentally mistaken. In this episode, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller walk through Galatians 1–3 to show why justification stands at the very heart of the gospel. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today,
Ranking 50 of the Best and Worst Theologians in Church History
Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller play a fun game ranking theologians through church history. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Pastor Adriel Sanchez. We believe these books can gu
Compromise and Resistance: Theology's Battle with Liberalism in the 20th-Century
Neo-Orthodoxy, fundamentalism, and the black church. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore the important figures who resisted or compromised with theological liberalism in the early 20th-century. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy S
The Burned-Over District: The Sectarians that Shaped the American Church
What do Charles Finney, Ellen G. White, and Joseph Smith have in common? They come from the "Burned-Over District." From revival tents to utopian communes, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore how 19th-Century upstate New York became ground zero for America's religious experiments. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a p
Schleiermacher: The Man Behind Protestant Liberalism
Meet Friedrich Schleiermacher, the "Father of Modern Liberal Theology." Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explain how Romanticism, culture, and personal doubt shaped Schleiermacher's theology and how he transformed faith and doctrine into feeling as he reimagined Christianity for the modern age. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you be
Pietism: The Movement That Co-opted the Reformation
Pietism promised renewal but redefined the teachings of the Reformation. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller trace how Pietism's focus on heartfelt devotion replaced the Reformation's core doctrines, paved the way for the Enlightenment, and continues to shape modern evangelicalism. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner t
The Most Misunderstood Tradition of the Reformation
Is Anglicanism merely a "via media" without convictions? Was Cranmer only Henry's pawn? This conversation shows the depth of Anglican theology, the doctrinal weight of the Prayer Book, and the enduring mission of a communion shaped by the gospel. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks:Rediscover
The Most Misunderstood Movement of the Reformation
Baptists are often dismissed as anti-creedal individualists or confused Anabaptists. Walter Strickland shows instead their rich protestant heritage and why their convictions are not merely sectarian. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and
The Most Misunderstood Theologian of the Reformation
Calvin was no tyrant presiding over a joyless Geneva. Nor was predestination the "center" of his theology. Michael Horton helps to unpack the true heart of Reformed teaching: union with Christ, God's glory in salvation, and a vision of grace that liberates rather than enslaves. DEFENDING CALVINISM - https://solamedia.org/offers/forcalvinism?sc=AP2510V Is God the author of sin and evil? Do we actua
The Most Misunderstood Man of the Reformation
Luther wasn't a mad monk or the founder of "individualism." Flawed though he was, he was a pastor-theologian gripped by the gospel. Bob Hiller helps clear away caricatures of antinomianism, antisemitism, and profligate monk, setting the record straight on Martin Luther. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity,
Why the New Apostolic Reformation Is Obsessed with Spiritual Warfare
FREE BOOKLET - https://solamedia.org/offers/thewarwecantsee/ This essential guide examines what the Bible actually teaches about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare. Michael Horton and Justin Holcomb speak with Joseph Byamukama and Danson Ottawa about the New Apostolic Reformation, its growing influence in East Africa, and how its leaders use teachings on spiritual warfare to expand the movement
Angel and Demons: What Does it Mean to "Test the Spirits"?
Recording from East Africa, Michael Horton and Justin Holcomb consider how Christians today can discern between true and false spiritual influences. Drawing from 1 John, the hosts discuss how orthodoxy is spiritual warfare, how Western and Eastern spirituality intersect, and what believers can learn from the global church about testing the spirits in an age of "re-enchantment." FREE BOOKLET - http
Spiritual Technologies: Searching for Transcendence without God with Ashley Lande
FREE BOOKLET - https://solamedia.org/offers/thewarwecantsee/ This essential guide examines what the Bible actually teaches about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare. The hosts have an eye-opening interview with author Ashley Lande about her past experiences with psychedelics and New Age spirituality. The conversation explores how, through psychedelic use, people are having encounters with spiritu
What the Bible Says About Satan and Demons
Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller take a theological and biblical deep dive on demons. Drawing from Scripture and the Reformers, the hosts outline the origin, activity, and limits of demonic forces. FREE BOOKLET - https://solamedia.org/offers/thewarwecantsee/ This essential guide examines what the Bible actually teaches about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare. FOLLOW US YouTube
What the Bible Says About Angels
Are angels real, personal beings or just ghosts from bygone eras? Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller unpack biblical texts, theological insights from the Reformation, and discuss the role of angels as messengers, ministers, and guardians within God's redemptive plan. FREE BOOKLET - https://solamedia.org/offers/thewarwecantsee/ This essential guide examines what the Bible actually te
The Pope or 30,000 Denominations? White Horse Inn Responds to Bishop Robert Barron
Bishop Barron argues that the Reformation's legacy is 30,000 denominations and doctrinal chaos. Is Protestantism fatally fractured? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb address the charge of division by exploring the Protestant understanding of visible and invisible church unity, the authority of Scripture, and the nature of confessional agreement. FREE BOOKLET—the fou
Sola Scriptura: Are Protestants Their Own Popes? Responding to John Bergsma and Matt Fradd
Does sola scriptura lead to chaos and individualism? Catholic theologian John Bergsma and Catholic podcaster Matt Fradd claim that rejecting the magisterium leaves Protestants without interpretive authority. Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb answer this challenge by clarifying the Protestant doctrine of Scripture's sufficiency, clarity, and final authority. FREE BOO
Is Justification by Faith Alone Taught in the Bible? White Horse Inn Responds to Bishop Robert Barron
Responding to Bishop Robert Barron's interpretation of Paul and James, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb walk through the biblical case for justification as a forensic, declarative act. The hosts contrast the Roman Catholic view of infused righteousness with the Protestant emphasis on imputed righteousness. FREE BOOKLET—the four key differences that still divide Pro
Does Sola Fide Make People Doubt their Salvation? White Horse Inn Responds to Trent Horn
Catholic apologist Trent Horn argues that sola fide leads to spiritual insecurity and confusion about salvation. Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb respond and share what the Reformers meant by "faith alone." Using Scripture and the confessions, the hosts show why the assurance of salvation rests in the finished work of Christ, not our performance. FREE BOOKLET—the f
Nicaea and Modern Heresies: Mormonism, Oneness Pentecostalism, Jehovah's Witness, and More
What makes someone a Christian? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb show how the Nicene Creed draws a clear line between true faith and false gospels—then and now. From ancient heresies to modern distortions, the creed remains a vital confession that preserves the heart of Christianity: the triune God who saves. GET YOUR COPY OF "THE QUESTION OF CANON" Michael Kruger
Nicaea and Protestantism: "One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church"
What does it mean for Protestants to believe in "one holy catholic church"? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb unpack how the Reformers saw themselves as truly catholic—distinct from Roman claims and from modern liberal and evangelical distortions. BOOK GIVEAWAY: 500 COPIES! In partnership with Crossway, we're excited to give away 500 copies of Kevin DeYoung's new bo
Nicaea vs. the Spirit-Killers: The Holy Spirit is "The Lord and Giver of Life"
The Holy Spirit isn't a vague force or junior member of the Trinity. Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb explore how the church came to affirm the Spirit's full divinity and how missteps today can distort worship, the gospel, and Christian life. GET YOUR COPY OF "THE QUESTION OF CANON" Michael Kruger challenges the modern assumption that the Bible was chosen arbitrari
Nicaea v. Subordinationism: "Consubstantial with the Father"
Was Jesus a divine agent who was created? Arius and fellow subordinationists say, "yes." Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb break down why "of one substance with the Father" is essential for the gospel—and how some modern evangelical views seem to be on a slippery slope in critiquing the Nicene view. GET YOUR COPY OF "THE QUESTION OF CANON" Michael Kruger challenges
Nicaea Today: The Story Behind the Council of Nicaea
Was the Nicene Creed a political power grab—or a faithful summary of Scripture? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb explore the background and context to the Council of Nicaea and how the creed's first article counters gnostic myths, affirms the goodness of creation, and the Old Testament. GET YOUR COPY OF "THE QUESTION OF CANON" Michael Kruger challenges the modern a
What Is the Meaning Behind Christ's Miracles?
Jesus's miracles were not arbitrary displays of power—they revealed the kingdom of God. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller examine how his signs and wonders pointed to deeper spiritual realities, fulfilled prophecy, and demonstrated his authority over sin and death. UNDERSTAND THE ATONEMENT Do you understand what it means that God became human and took the pu
Easter Before and After the Reformation
How did the Reformers reform the practice of Easter? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore how the meaning and celebration of Easter changed after the Reformation—and why the resurrection remains central to the Christian faith. FREE EASTER DEVOTIONAL - Prepare and reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus leading up to Easter. https://solamedia.org
Why Jesus's Parables Are Purposefully Offensive
Whether people felt outraged or liberated, Jesus's teaching always exposed hearts, confronted assumptions, and called people to true discipleship. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller survey Jesus's teachings and parables and why they are just as shocking today as they were in the first century. FREE EASTER DEVOTIONAL - Prepare and reflect on the death and re
Road to Easter: Why Was Jesus Baptized?
Why did Jesus—God in the flesh—need to be baptized? And is his baptism Christian baptism? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller help uncover how this incredible event kicks off Jesus's ministry and what it means for his work of redemption. FREE EASTER DEVOTIONAL - Prepare and reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus leading up to Easter. https://solame
Equipped: Defending the Reformation
Was the Reformation a mistake, or did it pave the way for modern secularism? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller address Roman Catholic critiques and Protestant misconceptions about the Reformation's legacy. This discussion explores the Reformation's necessity in its articulation of the gospel, examines claims of Protestant individualism, and critiques both Anabaptist
Equipped: Defending the Church
Why is going to church necessary when Christians have the Bible and the Holy Spirit? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller make the case for the church as the means by which God nurtures his people, and address common objections about hypocrisy and institutional failure. GET THE LATEST OFFERS WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE GET SOLA IN YOUR INBOX FOLLOW US YouT
Equipped: Defending Hell, Sin, and Penal Substitutionary Atonement
Are doctrines like hell oppressive or outdated? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller unpack why these difficult teachings are not only biblical but also good and necessary. The hosts clarify the doctrine of sin, argue for the justice of God's judgment, and explain why the atonement is an act of divine love rather than "cosmic child abuse." GET THE LATEST OFFERS
Equipped: Defending Religion from Scientific Skepticism
Is faith opposed to science? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller seek to dispel the false dichotomy between Christianity and scientific inquiry, affirming that while science helps us understand the natural world, it cannot answer life's ultimate questions about meaning, morality, and purpose. GET THE LATEST OFFERS WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE GET SOLA IN YOUR
Equipped: Defending Scripture from Its Critics
Why do Christians need the Bible, and how can we trust its reliability? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller examine the necessity of Scripture as God's means of revealing himself to humanity, discuss the astonishing manuscript evidence that supports its reliability, and respond to challenges from critical scholarship. 0:00 Nature and special revelation 4:59 Th
Why You Must Die to Live: Michael Horton and Harold Senkbeil
Baptism, mortification, and the hope of resurrection—Harold Senkbeil joins Michael Horton for a heartfelt discussion on how the Christian life prepares us for death. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Dying to Live: The Foundation, Focus, and Shape of the Christian Life, Second Edition by Harold L. Senkbeil CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S OFFERS: Become a Sola Partner to support the work of White Horse Inn as we ap
Memento Mori: AI, Transhumanism, and Gnosticism
From AI recreations of loved ones to a culture redefining life and death, modern society's resources to deal with life and death fall woefully short of what we need. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller talk about biblical hope and how not being lord of our lives is actually a good thing. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S OFFERS: Become a Partner to support the work of White H
Memento Mori: Death and the Intermediate State
Where do our souls go after we die? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore how theological and confessional perspectives on sin, judgment, and resurrection help us confront the fear of mortality—offering believers unshakable hope. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S OFFERS: Become a Partner to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation t
Memento Mori: A Biblical Theology of Death
Was there death before the fall? How does the Bible talk about death? From Eden's garden to the empty tomb, life and death are constant themes through the pages of Scripture. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller discuss biblical theological themes around death and how they ultimately provide Christians with comfort and assurance through life. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S
Humility and Exaltation: The Story of Mary
In contrast with the regal adornment she wears in medieval art, Mary acknowledges in her inspired song, the Magnificat, that God has looked on her "humble estate," not on her worldly dignity or righteousness (Luke 1:46–55). In this episode, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore the story of Mary, just another Jewish girl from a nondescript family who became the
Redemption and Repentance: The Story of Bathsheba
The story of Uriah's wife does not exactly scream Christmas cheer. Yet, as we reflect on the Mothers of Jesus, we cannot overlook that just as Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Matthew traces his lineage back to the town of David. Though sentimentality is absent from Bathsheba's story, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller reveal the incredible hope that challenges our cynic
Tears and Redemption: The Story of Ruth
"Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!" Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller delve into the story of Ruth, showing how redemption often appears in the most unexpected places, just when we are tempted to give up amidst famine and despair. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S OFFERS: Become a Partner to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of
A Harlot's Faith: The Story of Rahab
In the story of Rahab, we encounter a startling twist in the narrative of redemption. As one commentator noted, "Rather than playing the harlot, Israel is now saved by one." Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore how God's people were delivered through the unlikely and mysterious figure of Rahab in Joshua 2 CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S OFFERS: Become a Partner to s
Defiance and Grace: The Story of Tamar
While Tamar's story may seem out of place in the Christmas season, it beautifully illustrates how God's grace intervenes in our lives, reaching broken families and uplifting those who suffer injustice. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller delve into Tamar's narrative in Genesis 38, uncovering why the hope of the gospel shines brightly even in our darkest and most uncom
Living Christianly
Should grace impact the workplace? How does Guilt, Grace, and Gratitude impact our vocations, relationships, and society? In this episode, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb discuss practical scenarios in which Christians can wisely—and sometimes unwisely—lean on these categories. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S OFFERS: Become a Sola Partner to support the work of White H
Gratitude – How We Respond to Such Deliverance
How we respond to our great salvation can be called "the Christian life." In this episode, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb discuss how gratitude shapes and embodies the Christian's sanctification, good works, and pursuit of holiness. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S OFFERS: Become a Partner to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation
Grace – How We Are Set Free from Sin and Misery
Few doctrines are as sticky as nature and grace. But when we are talking about how God saves us from the power of sin, few things are more important to understand. In this episode, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb thoroughly examine the nature of grace and how it sets us free from our guilt and misery. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S OFFERS: Become a Partner to support
Guilt – The Greatness of Our Sin and Misery
How does the law convict us? Does it shame us? Does it tell us our being is ontologically deficient? In this episode, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb dive into the first section of the Heidelberg Catechism to examine a biblical view of guilt and sin. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S OFFERS: Become a Partner to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches o
The Theology of Brené Brown and Therapeutic Techniques
What is the theology of Brené Brown? And why have so many people replaced pastors and priests with therapists and psychologists? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller discuss the popular teachings of researcher and professor, Brené Brown. Dr. Brown's podcasts, TED Talks, and books have been consumed by millions of people. The hosts try to identify what kind of theology
The Theology of Elon Musk and Transhumanism
What is the theology of Elon Musk? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller discuss the work and views of serial entrepreneur and richest man in the world, Elon Musk. The hosts try to unravel many of Mr. Musk's claims and identify what kind of theology is implicit in his views on humanity, consciousness, and the cosmos. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S OFFERS: BOOKLET - Law and
Is There a Biblical Critical Theory? w/ Dr. Christopher Watkin
While modern critical theories seek to deconstruct society and reveal its injustices, Dr. Christopher Watkin makes the case that Christianity gives us the best resources to critique culture. Get our free booklet → Law and Gospel by Michael Horton and Bob Hiller https://solamedia.org/offers LISTEN TO THE SHOW iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-horse-inn/id356920632 Spotify: h
The Theology of Andrew Huberman and Self-Optimization
What is the theology of Andrew Huberman? And why are so many people craving a rule of life from a neuroscientist? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller discuss the rise of the popular podcaster and tenured professor at the Stanford School of Medicine, Andrew Huberman. While Dr. Huberman is known for speaking about science and self-optimization, what kind of theological
The Theology of Jordan Peterson and Mythological Meaning
What is the theology of Jordan B. Peterson? And why are millions of people, especially young men, flocking to hear Dr. Peterson give three hour lectures on philosophy and life? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller discuss the meteoric rise of the popular author, psychologist, online educator, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, and try to discern what
How Culture Shapes Our Theology
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Hosts Michael Horton and Justin Holcomb travel to Nairobi, Kenya, for Sola Media's annual Theo Global Symposium and are joined by Dr. Frew Tamrat and Dr. Seble Daniel. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in advancing theological education and deepening the church's understanding of the gospel in the region. They also discuss an early reformation in Ethiopia and how the church has grown
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