“I Have Nothing Left to Hear Me Say”: Religion without Authority
Release Date: 05/19/2024
How Culture Shapes Our Theology
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Michael Horton and Adam Smith are joined by special guest Dr. Elizabeth Mburu, Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek at Africa International University, Kenya. In this episode, the hosts discuss the impact of culture on biblical interpretation, the challenges and opportunities of doing theology across cultures, and the global church's need to collaborate for a fuller picture of God’s word. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: BOOKLET - to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. RESOURCES MENTIONED: by...
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The Future of Theology In Africa
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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 David Tarus and Joseph Byamukama. The conversation explores the challenges of theological education in Africa and the importance of addressing real-life questions with sound biblical theology, ensuring that theological institutions remain grounded in their mission to serve the local church. David Tarus is the executive director of the (ACTEA) and Joseph Byamukama is the founder and team leader of and is pursuing a PhD in Isaiah's influence on...
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Theology, Missions, Prayer, and the Ethiopian Church
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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 in East Africa as well as the importance of integrating theology with missions to reach certain African contexts. Dr. Frew Tamrat is the President of the in Addis Ababa,...
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Theology, Worship, and the Local Church: A Conversation in Kenya
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Hosts Michael Horton and Adam Smith travel to Nairobi, Kenya, for Sola Media’s annual Theo Global Symposium. While there, they met with local pastors Ken Mbugua and Joshua Lemaiyan from Emmanuel Baptist Church. In this discussion, the hosts and guests explore the unique challenges and commonalities of pastoring in Nairobi and America and delve into the need to integrate theology and worship in order to build solid foundations in the local church. Ken Mbugua is the managing director of and Joshua Lamaiyan is a lecturer at the . CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: ...
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Theology by and for the Global Church
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Earlier this summer, Hosts Michael Horton and Justin Holcomb spent two weeks in Egypt and Kenya with Theo Global, another project of Sola Media. This trip was part of Theo Global's annual efforts to gather leading theologians and biblical scholars from across the Middle East and then from East Africa to do theology together—so that the theological roots of the global church can grow strong. The first episode of this series was recorded onsite in Kenya, where Mike and Justin sat down with Adam Smith, a PCA minister and the Chief Operating Officer at Sola Media who has led the...
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Sin and Salvation in Orange County: A Conversation with Robert Schuller
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We are ending our historical tour with what may be the most famous episodes of White Horse Inn. Our 1992 conversation with the founding pastor of what was the Crystal Cathedral, Robert Schuller. This conversation is full of astounding and surprising moments. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: from Sola Media to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. For more information, visit us at or email us at [email protected].
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Is God Useful?
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In this episode from 1996, classic hosts, Michael Horton, Kim Riddlebarger, and Rod Rosenbladt discuss the topic of “pragmatism” in the church. The ultimate question of pragmatism is not, “Is this true, good, or beautiful?,” but rather, “Will it work?” On this program, the hosts trace this pragmatic spirit throughout the history of American Christianity. While pragmatism may look different today, we encourage you to use this conversation to help identify what pragmatism is, what it looked like in history, and how you can identify it in its different shapes and forms...
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30 Years Later: Evangelicals and Catholics Together
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We are going back to May 1, 1994, where the classic White Horse Inn hosts discussed the ecumenical statement, Evenagelicals and Catholics together. In this episode the hosts are joined by Patrick Madrid, a Roman Catholic author and apologist. Now that Evangelicals and Catholics Together is 30 years old, we hope that this conversation serves as a helpful look into the history and reception of this document. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: from Sola Media to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. RESOURCES MENTIONED: ...
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Spirituality of the 90s
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We are going back to February 3rd, 1991 where the classic hosts of White Horse Inn talk about the search for spirituality in the 90s. If you heard our you will hear clear connections and echoes about the trends were we talking about 33 years ago and the things we see today. So what does it mean to be spiritual? On this episode of White Horse in our classic hosts, Michael Horton, Kim Riddlebarger, and Rod Rosenbladt, discuss true spirituality showing that the Reformation directs us back to scripture where faith and practice are centered on the person and work of Jesus Christ. CHECK...
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A Kingdom for the Persecuted
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“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you” - Matthew 5:10-11. In this episode Michael Horton, Walter Strickland, Justin Holcomb, and Bob Hiller discuss how the proclamations of Christ renders even the most persecuted as “blessed.” Listen in as the hosts unfold how we share in Christ’s...
info_outlineWhere does the spirituality of enthusiasm and the New Apostolic Reformation ultimately lead? Hosts Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb show how ecstatic shaman-like spirituality wrought in enthusiasm results in an isolated life. While autonomous spiritual practices may free us from the external structures and authorities of religion, the hosts share how the ordinary means of grace is the only place where we find true freedom and rest in our spiritual lives.
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The Triumph of the Therapeutic: Uses of Faith after Freud by Philip Rieff
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The Sixties Spiritual Awakening by Robert Ellwood
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Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb