White Horse Inn
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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How Culture Shapes Our Theology
09/29/2024
How Culture Shapes Our Theology
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 Elizabeth Mburu For more information, visit us at or email us at [email protected]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Elizabeth Mburu, Adam Smith
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The Future of Theology In Africa
09/22/2024
The Future of Theology In Africa
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 Luke's portrayal of Jesus as Lord in the book of Acts. 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 FROM THIS EPISODE: - Researching & Resourcing for Church Renewal: Equipping the Ugandan Church For more information, visit us at or email us at [email protected]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Joseph Byamukama, David Tarus
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Theology, Missions, Prayer, and the Ethiopian Church
09/15/2024
Theology, Missions, Prayer, and the Ethiopian Church
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, Ethiopia, and Dr. Seble Daniel serves as the director of East Africa Sending Office, SIM, and is a part-time faculty member at the Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology. 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 FROM THIS EPISODE: at Modern Reformation at Modern Reformation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. For more information, visit us at or email us at [email protected]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Seble Daniel, Frew Tamrat
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Theology, Worship, and the Local Church: A Conversation in Kenya
09/08/2024
Theology, Worship, and the Local Church: A Conversation in Kenya
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: BOOKLET - to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. RESOURCES MENTIONED: For more information, visit us at or email us at [email protected]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Adam Smith, Ken Mbugua, Joshua Lemaiyan
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Theology by and for the Global Church
09/01/2024
Theology by and for the Global Church
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 Theo Global project since it began in 2015. This is Theology by and for the Global Church. 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. For more information, visit us at or email us at [email protected]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Adam Smith
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Sin and Salvation in Orange County: A Conversation with Robert Schuller
08/25/2024
Sin and Salvation in Orange County: A Conversation with Robert Schuller
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?
08/18/2024
Is God Useful?
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 today. 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: For more information, visit us at or email us at [email protected].
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30 Years Later: Evangelicals and Catholics Together
08/11/2024
30 Years Later: Evangelicals and Catholics Together
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: by Michael Horton For more information, visit us at or email us at [email protected]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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Spirituality of the 90s
08/04/2024
Spirituality of the 90s
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 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]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Kim Riddlebarger, and Rod Rosenbladt
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A Kingdom for the Persecuted
07/28/2024
A Kingdom for the Persecuted
“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 sufferings—and how this suffering is a remarkable blessing for all Christians. 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]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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A Family for the Peacemakers
07/21/2024
A Family for the Peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” - Matthew 5:9. In this episode, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb discuss how belief in Jesus divides earthly families and relationships, but brings us into communion with a new family. 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]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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A Vision for the Pure in Heart
07/14/2024
A Vision for the Pure in Heart
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” - Matthew 5:8. How can sinners be “pure in heart”? In this episode, Michael Horton, Walter Strickland, Justin Holcomb, and Bob Hiller consider how Christians are refined in the crucible of God’s sanctification—shaped through trials, strengthened in their daily struggles with sin, and fully made perfect by God’s grace when faith becomes as sight. 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]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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Mercy for the Merciful
07/07/2024
Mercy for the Merciful
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” - Matthew 5:7. In this episode, Michael Horton, Walter Strickland, Justin Holcomb, and Bob Hiller discuss what it means to be a people who model God in their character, acting as those who are slow to anger, quick to forgive, and who are eager to give mercy. 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]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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Righteousness for the Hungry and Thirsty
06/30/2024
Righteousness for the Hungry and Thirsty
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.” - Matthew 5:6. What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness? Is righteousness about right relationships or justice—is it about one’s standing before God? Or does it include all three? Through this beatitude, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller dive into the various theological debates around “righteousness” in the Bible. In this episode, the hosts examine claims from N. T. Wright and the New Perspective on Paul. Together, we’ll consider why the imputation of Christ’s righteousness to sinners is an essential doctrine for the church. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: by Adriel Sanchez. 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]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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An Inheritance for the Meek, Humble, and Unimportant
06/23/2024
An Inheritance for the Meek, Humble, and Unimportant
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the Earth” - Matthew 5:5. Who are the meek? And what does it mean that they will “inherit” the Earth? Does this mean that it’s wrong for Christians to seek prominence? In this episode, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb discuss the many tensions of the Christian life on display in Christ’s statement. Together, we’ll consider what it means to avoid both an under and an over-realized eschatology—what it means to live faithfully in the already-and-not-yet. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: by Adriel Sanchez. 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]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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Comfort for the Mourning
06/16/2024
Comfort for the Mourning
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” - Matthew 5:4. But how? In this episode, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb take a look at Jesus pronouncement of “blessing” to those who mourn—how Christ’s kingdom uniquely, and utterly, transforms our grief. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: by Adriel Sanchez. to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. RESOURCES MENTIONED: - Justin Holcomb For more information, visit us at or email us at [email protected]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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A Kingdom for the Poor in Spirit
06/09/2024
A Kingdom for the Poor in Spirit
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven” - Matthew 5:3. What does it mean that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to the poor in spirit? In the beatitudes, Jesus subverts the wisdom of his our day with the wisdom of his kingdom. Listen in as Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller discuss the first of the beatitudes and how, in God’s kingdom, the poor in spirit are considered “blessed.” CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: by Adriel Sanchez. to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. RESOURCES MENTIONED: For more information, visit us at or email us at [email protected]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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The Mountains of Scripture
06/02/2024
The Mountains of Scripture
The story of the Bible is a story of mountains. From the Garden-temple of Eden to Ararat, Horeb, Sinai, and Zion—mountains play an important role in the story of the Bible. Time and time again, God chooses mountains as the place of special communion with his people. In this episode, Michael Horton, Walter Strickland, Bob Hiller, and Justin Holcomb survey the biblical mounts and consider the unique role that Christ’s Sermon on the Mount plays in the biblical story. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: by Adriel Sanchez. to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. . Our May/June issue is “This Isn’t the Reformation You’re Looking For,” where we feature essays and articles about the “New Apostolic Reformation” (NAR) and how its vision of revivalism and enthusiasm is not the kind of renewal the church and culture needs. RESOURCES MENTIONED Meredith Kline, "" Jon Levinson, "" For more information, visit us at or email us at [email protected]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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Michael Horton’s New Book on the Origins of “Spiritual but Not Religious”
05/26/2024
Michael Horton’s New Book on the Origins of “Spiritual but Not Religious”
Caleb Wait, Sola Media’s Director of Content, interviews Michael Horton on his new book, “Shaman and Sage: The Roots of “Spiritual but Not Religious” in Antiquity. Many preachers today appeal to headlines that announce a surge in spirituality as if this news offers the church encouragement. We tend to think of modern secular culture as hostile to spirituality—an atheistic world of soulless materialism. So if modern people now want spirituality, Christians often think, that must mean people will find their way toward Christianity. This thesis, among many others, is challenged by Horton in the first volume of his new series on the Divine-Self. Listen in as Horton shares how this new intellectual history of “spiritual but not religious” as a phenomenon in Western culture is the biggest project he’s ever undertaken. Horton shows how ancient shamanist practices and philosophies appear in Plato, schools in Alexandria, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and more, revealing to us that modern practices and beliefs are far more ancient than we think. SHAMAN AND SAGE: THE ROOTS OF “SPIRITUAL NOT RELIGIOUS” IN ANTIQUITY: CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: by Adriel Sanchez. to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. . Our May/June issue is “This Isn’t the Reformation You’re Looking For,” where we feature essays and articles about the “New Apostolic Reformation” (NAR) and how its vision of revivalism and enthusiasm is not the kind of renewal the church and culture needs. For more information, visit us at or email us at [email protected]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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“I Have Nothing Left to Hear Me Say”: Religion without Authority
05/19/2024
“I Have Nothing Left to Hear Me Say”: Religion without Authority
Where 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. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: by Adriel Sanchez. to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. . Our May/June issue is “This Isn’t the Reformation You’re Looking For,” where we feature essays and articles about the “New Apostolic Reformation” (NAR) and how its vision of revivalism and enthusiasm is not the kind of renewal the church and culture needs. RESOURCES MENTIONED: by Philip Rieff by Robert Ellwood For more information, visit us at or email us at [email protected]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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The New (Old) Apostolic Reformation
05/12/2024
The New (Old) Apostolic Reformation
The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is one of the fastest growing movements "within or on the periphery of American Christianity." Join Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb as they discuss where this contemporary movement came from, what its tenets of dominionism, new apostles, and direct revelation are, why its teachings are so prominent in Contemporary Christian Music, and how they are connected to the old, esoteric tradition of enthusiasm. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: by Adriel Sanchez. to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. . Our May/June issue is “This Isn’t the Reformation You’re Looking For,” where we feature essays and articles about the “New Apostolic Reformation” (NAR) and how its vision of revivalism and enthusiasm is not the kind of renewal the church and culture needs. RESOURCES MENTIONED: by Herman Ridderbos by Holly Pivec, R. Douglas Geivett by Holly Pivec, R. Douglas Geivett For more information, visit us at or email us at [email protected]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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The “Enthusiasts'' of Church History: From Montanists to Modern Day ``Prophets''
05/05/2024
The “Enthusiasts'' of Church History: From Montanists to Modern Day ``Prophets''
Martin Luther once said that, "Adam was the first enthusiast," and by "enthusiast" he doesn’t mean someone who is enthusiastic. The philosophy of enthusiasm is "god-within-ism," a belief and tendency to pit internal spirituality versus external texts, institutions, and authorities. In this episode, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller discuss how this "god-within-ism" has appeared in the church, from Montanists, to medieval monks, radical figures in the Reformation, Enlightenment philosophers, and contemporary movements today. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: by Adriel Sanchez. to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. . Our May/June issue is "This Isn’t the Reformation You’re Looking For," where we feature essays and articles about the “New Apostolic Reformation” (NAR) and how its vision of revivalism and enthusiasm is not the kind of renewal the church and culture needs. For more information, visit us at or email us at [email protected]. Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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The Heart of the Lord’s Prayer With Adriel Sanchez
05/02/2024
The Heart of the Lord’s Prayer With Adriel Sanchez
Watch this conversation at Bob Hiller sits down with Adriel Sanchez to discuss the most famous prayer in history and his new book, Praying with Jesus: Getting to the Heart of the Lord’s Prayer. Adriel is the pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church in San Diego and the host of Sola Media’s radio program, Core Christianity. Pastor Adriel shares how the Lord’s Prayer presupposes the gospel and the doctrine of the Trinity, and how prayer is itself a gift as well as a discipline that requires intentionality on the part of the Christian. Listen in as Bob and Adriel also walk through the petitions of our Lord’s Prayer and how practicing the prayer transforms our lives. (Episode SP017) ON THIS EPISODE: Adriel Sanchez is senior pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church in San Diego and cohost of the Core Christianity radio program. He is also the author of Praying with Jesus: Getting to the Heart of the Lord’s Prayer. Bob Hiller is the Senior Pastor of Community Lutheran Church in Escondido, California. He is also the author of Finding Christ in the Straw. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: by Adriel Sanchez. to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. . Our May/June issue is “This Isn’t the Reformation You’re Looking For,” where we feature essays and articles about the “New Apostolic Reformation” (NAR) and how its vision of revivalism and enthusiasm is not the kind of renewal the church and culture needs.
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A Vision for a Modern Reformation: From Dechurched to Rechurched
04/28/2024
A Vision for a Modern Reformation: From Dechurched to Rechurched
We can't go back to the church environments we grew up with, we can only go forward. So what would a healthy modern reformation and a Great Rechurching look like? Rather than wallowing in pessimism and longing to return to the church of yesteryear, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Justin Holcomb, and Walter Strickland discuss how the church today can reform and be marked by orthodoxy, love, and resilient joy. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: by Jim Davis and Michael Graham, with Ryan P. Burge. to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. . Our March/April issue is “The Head & the Heart,” where we feature essays, poems, and articles about how the Bible does not separate the “rational” mind and the “emotive” heart; rather, “In the Bible, the intellect, will, and emotions are all capacities that belong to the whole, integrated person.” For more information, visit us at or email us at Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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Equipping You to Minister to the Dechurched in Your Life
04/21/2024
Equipping You to Minister to the Dechurched in Your Life
If you go to church, do you know why you attend? Do you know why your friends and family have casually just stopped going to church? How can we talk about the necessity of the church in a way that is beautiful and life-giving, but goes beyond personal preference? In this episode, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller answer these questions and more as they discuss how Christians can reach out to their dechurched friends, family, and neighbors. “When asked how willing they would be to go back to church, 51 percent said they are either somewhat willing or very willing—51 percent! Unsurprisingly, the reasons they would come back also represent a longing to belong. These dechurched evangelicals said they would come back if they made new friends (28%), if they move and want to make new friends (18%), if they became lonely and want to make new friends (20%), if their children want to go (16%), if their spouse wants to go (18%), if a friend invites them (17%), if there is a good pastor (18%), if they find a good community (17%), if they miss their church community (20%), or if they just find a church they like (14%). This group's high orthodoxy scores also inform other reasons they would come back: if they feel the distance from God (20%) or if God tells them to go back in some significant way (18%). The main takeaway here is that many dechurched evangelicals simply need a friend to invite them to church.” - by Jim Davis and Michael Graham, with Ryan P. Burge, p. 28. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: by Jim Davis and Michael Graham, with Ryan P. Burge. to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. . Our March/April issue is “The Head & the Heart,” where we feature essays, poems, and articles about how the Bible does not separate the “rational” mind and the “emotive” heart; rather, “In the Bible, the intellect, will, and emotions are all capacities that belong to the whole, integrated person.” For more information, visit us at or email us at Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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How the Local Church Can Minister to the Dechurched
04/14/2024
How the Local Church Can Minister to the Dechurched
What happened in American culture and in the church from the 1970s-1990s? What were the conversations and big concerns of that time when White Horse Inn recorded its first episodes? In answering some of these questions, churches can get their bearings as to what trends have impacted those who no longer sit in their pews and what to do about it. “The early 1990s was an inflection point for American religion. Between the early 1970s and 1990s, the share of Americans who had no religious affiliation had only risen two points. But from that point forward, the nones would grow by a percentage point or two nearly every year through the following three decades.” - Ryan Burge, “‘” Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb discuss how modern historical events and trends have impacted church attendance today and how to respond. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: by Jim Davis and Michael Graham, with Ryan P. Burge. to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. . Our March/April issue is “The Head & the Heart,” where we feature essays, poems, and articles about how the Bible does not separate the “rational” mind and the “emotive” heart; rather, “In the Bible, the intellect, will, and emotions are all capacities that belong to the whole, integrated person.” For more information, visit us at or email us at Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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The Great Dechurching, with Michael Graham and Jim Davis
04/07/2024
The Great Dechurching, with Michael Graham and Jim Davis
Justin Holcomb interviews Jim Davis and Michael Graham, authors of The Great Dechurching, to discuss why forty million Americans have stopped attending church in the past 25 years. Many attribute church decline to encroaching secular trends, abuse in the church, or spiritual deconstruction. While all of these trends have spiked in recent years, Davis and Graham, with the help of Ryan Burge, reveal that these factors are not the primary causes for the erosion of church attendance and share what the church can do to turn back those estranged from her. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: by Jim Davis and Michael Graham, with Ryan P. Burge. to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. . Our March/April issue is “The Head & the Heart,” where we feature essays, poems, and articles about how the Bible does not separate the “rational” mind and the “emotive” heart; rather, “In the Bible, the intellect, will, and emotions are all capacities that belong to the whole, integrated person.” For more information, visit us at or email us at Featuring: Justin Holcomb, Michael Graham and Jim Davis
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Preaching the Resurrection Amidst the Mockery of the World
03/31/2024
Preaching the Resurrection Amidst the Mockery of the World
On this Easter Sunday, we join Paul at the Areopagus in Acts 17. Hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller dive into Paul’s apologetic approach as he speaks to his pagan audience and how on Easter we will, like Paul, be mocked by some for preaching the resurrection of the dead, while others will want to hear more about its hope and promise. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: , and don’t miss this month’s issue, “The Head & the Heart.” 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 Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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Preaching That Frees Us from the Law
03/24/2024
Preaching That Frees Us from the Law
In Acts 13:16-41, we encounter the newly converted Paul preaching at the synagogue in Antioch. In this episode, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb discuss what happened between Stephen’s death and Paul’s conversion, and what uniquely transformed Paul from a law-abiding Pharisee to preaching “[freedom] from everything from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses.” CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: , and don’t miss this month’s issue, “The Head & the Heart.” 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 Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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Preaching That Endures the Anger of Mobs
03/17/2024
Preaching That Endures the Anger of Mobs
In Acts 7, we see Stephen’s sermon before the Sanhedrin. What did he say that enraged those he was speaking to and how can we model his posture of forgiveness in the face of persecution? Hosts Michael Horton, Walter Strickland, Bob Hiller, and Justin Holcomb trace Stephen’s redemptive historical tour de force that ultimately culminates in his martyrdom and ask how we can model our own lives and ministries after his example. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: , and don’t miss this month’s issue, “The Head & the Heart.” 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 Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb
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