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Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, Walter R. Strickland II

Applying the rich resources of the Reformation to today's church in a weekly, multi-denominational roundtable discussion about theology and culture.

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  • Sunday · 49 min

    The Right (and Wrong) Ways to Be Protestant

    What are Protestant denominations actually like, and why are the stereotypes of each so popular? In this episode, a Baptist, Lutheran, Anglican, and Reformed sit down to discuss what their traditions are really about, clear up common misconceptions, and assess whether these famous stereotypes carry any truth. GET YOUR COPY OF LIVING LIFE BACKWARD David Gibson's Living Life Backward walks through Ecclesiastes chapter by chapter, teaching us to live wisely, freely, and generously in light of eternity. 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • October 11 · 44 min

    Aimee Semple McPherson: Celebrity, Mystery, and the Rise of Pentecostalism

    Dr. Robert Godfrey joins Michael Horton and Bob Hiller to discuss the strange disappearance and mystery around Sister Aimee Semple McPherson, and what the fame of this pentecostal preacher tells us about the history of American evangelicalism. PARTNER WITH US Upon becoming a partner you will receive two incredible books: Ordinary and Core Christianity by Dr. Michael Horton. We believe these resources will serve as an aid in helping you understand the core tenants of the Christian faith and find joy in your every walk with Christ. 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • October 4 · 48 min

    Vocation: God Doesn't Need Your Good Works, but Your Neighbor Does

    Scott Keith from 1517 joins Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb to discuss how churches can recover high views of preaching and the sacraments, as well as robust views and practices around vocation, catechism training, and hospitality. GET YOUR FREE SOLA NEWSPAPER The Sola Newspaper is a quarterly print publication rooted in the fullness of the historic Christian faith. Being Family: Passing Down the Faith through the Generations by Scott Keith 0:00 The mission of the church 7:10 The doctrine of vocation 11:45 The vocation of being in a family 26:56 The vocation of preaching the word 32:06 The vocation of Jesus 34:29 Common vocations and the workplace 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • September 27 · 41 min

    Evangelicals Must Reform Their Worship

    Church isn't meant to be a dull routine or an entertainment-driven spectacle. It's a weekly heavenly ascent that transforms us to live the Christian life here on earth. Adriel Sanchez joins Michael Horton and Bob Hiller to discuss his book, Why We Worship: Experiencing Heaven on Earth at Church. GET YOUR FREE SOLA NEWSPAPER The Sola Newspaper is a quarterly print publication rooted in the fullness of the historic Christian faith. 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • September 20 · 49 min

    The Wrath of God

    What does the wrath of God have to do with the gospel? In 2006, White Horse Inn released a year-long series titled Romans Revolution. This month, we're revisiting a few select episodes from this beloved series. In this episode, the hosts discuss the wrath of God in Romans 1 and how it is often differently portrayed in contemporary churches. LISTEN TO ROMANS REVOLUTION SERIES 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • September 13 · 48 min

    The Gospel of God's Son

    Back in 2006, White Horse Inn released a year-long series titled Romans Revolution. This series holds a special place in the history of our organization. Our long-time listeners and supporters have shared that these discussions were foundational in shaping their faith over the years. This month, we're revisiting a few select episodes from Romans Revolution. In Romans 1:16, Paul declares that he is "not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God unto salvation." The gospel is undeniably central to the Book of Romans. But what is the gospel, and why is it so powerful? LISTEN TO ROMANS REVOLUTION SERIES 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • #1825
    September 6 · 50 min

    An Overview of the Book of Romans

    On this week's continuation of the 2006 White Horse Inn series Romans Revolution, our hosts outline the "big picture" of Paul's letter to the Romans and discuss its incredible historical influence. What is so unique about the Book of Romans that it has had such a great impact on the church throughout history? LISTEN TO THE FULL ROMANS REVOLUTION SERIES 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • #1824
    August 30 · 49 min

    Witness to a Post-Christian Culture

    Back in 2006, White Horse Inn released a year-long series titled Romans Revolution. This series holds a special place in the history of our organization. Our long-time listeners and supporters have shared that these discussions were foundational in shaping their faith over the years. This month, we're revisiting a few select episodes from Romans Revolution. This epistle was foundational for the reformers during the Reformation, and we believe it will be essential for reformation in hearts, homes, and churches today. LISTEN TO THE FULL ROMANS REVOLUTION SERIES 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • #1823
    August 23 · 51 min

    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 from the late J.I. Packer on whether God is really fair. 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • #1822
    August 16 · 46 min

    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. Packer on whether God is really fair. 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • August 9 · 48 min

    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. 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • August 2 · 48 min

    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: Ordinary and Core Christianity by Dr. Michael Horton. We believe these resources will serve as an aid in helping you understand the core tenants of the Christian faith and find joy in your every walk with Christ. 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • #1819
    July 26 · 38 min

    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 it almost always ignores the gospel. FREE DOWNLOAD OF JUSTIFICATION & SANCTIFICATION A clear introduction to justification and sanctification. Learn how Protestants and Catholics differ on the gospel and why it matters. 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • July 19 · 47 min

    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 pastoral ministry and theology that might face us in the not-so-distant future. 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • July 12 · 45 min

    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 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • July 5 · 49 min

    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 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • June 21 · 42 min

    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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • June 14 · 41 min

    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 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • May 24 · 55 min

    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 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

  • May 11 · 39 min

    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 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 Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

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