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Know What You Believe with Michael Horton

Know What You Believe with Michael Horton

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Has the Culture War Replaced the Gospel? Harold Senkbeil and Lucas Woodford

Apr 21, 202641 min

Why the Modern World Is at War with Human Nature

Carl Trueman and Michael Horton have both written books tracing the intellectual genealogy of our modern confusion. In this discussion, they trace the long arc from the Renaissance to today: how the rejection of God didn't just change our theology but degraded our very sense of what a person is, how "spiritual but not religious" isn't a recent invention but the inevitable endpoint of centuries of ideas. THE DESECRATION OF MAN - https://amzn.to/3Ocx1Lt Carl Trueman argues that modern man's crisis of meaning stems from a rejection of a simple fact—that he was made in the image of God. MAGICIAN AND MECHANIC - https://amzn.to/3Qncnc9 Michael Horton's history of "spiritual but not religious" thought in Western culture PARTNER WITH US 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 guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Apr 7, 202658 min

Spiritual Formation and the Reformation: Comer, Willard, Calvin

Is spiritual formation that moves beyond the practices of the Reformation what we need to help with our disillusionment with evangelicalism? Michael Horton discusses the contemporary spiritual formation movement most notably associated with John Mark Comer and heavily influenced by the late Dallas Willard, and compares its emphases to the hallmarks of Reformation piety. PARTNER WITH US 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 guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Mar 24, 202618 min

Penance, Purgatory, and the Assurance of Salvation

Gavin Ortlund, Jordan Cooper, and Michael Horton discuss how Catholic and Reformation practices shape the Christian life. How do our views of penance, repentance, justification, purgatory, and assurance of salvation impact how we live our lives? Do they drive us to look to Christ and the promises of God, or do they cause us to look inward? DEFENDING THE REFORMATION is a 6 part series bringing together Gavin Ortlund, Jordan Cooper, and Michael Horton to address some of the most prominent criticisms of the Reformation and key Protestant doctrines. Were the Reformers true reformers or radical revolutionaries? Does Sola Scriptura undermine church tradition? Is Sola Fide merely a product of nominalism? Together, these Protestant theologians examine the historical context, theological depth, and biblical fidelity of the Reformation. PARTNER: https://solamedia.org/partner?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Adriel Sanchez. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Mar 13, 202646 min

Ben Sasse on Life, Cancer, and the Gospel

Before entering public office, Ben Sasse served as executive director of White Horse Inn and Modern Reformation at Sola Media. On February 7, 2026, he joined longtime friends Michael Horton and Dan Bryant to discuss his cancer diagnosis, the early days of Sola Media, and the hope of the gospel. As director of programs at Sola Media from 1998 to 2000, Ben Sasse helped articulate our vision for a modern reformation. "[We want to teach] individuals about historic Protestant theology," Sasse wrote, "creating a community of Protestants who take their particular church bodies and confessions very seriously, and (not "but") take their pan-Protestant, evangelical identity seriously as well." Ben's work in Sola's early years was invaluable in advancing our mission to serve the church with resources for reformation. We are profoundly grateful for his work, his friendship, and the legacy he has helped build. 0:00 An update on Ben Sasse's cancer diagnoses and treatment 6:55 Ben Sasse's history with Sola Media and friendship with Mike Horton 11:50 What is the gospel? 17:04 How Ben's theological knowledge shaped his time as a US Senator 20:35 How theology helps us face death and suffering 26:28 How can I reorder the priorities of of my life? 32:04 1 Corinthians 15, the resurrection, and the reason we have to die 35:17 "AND THE DEAD SHALL BE RAISED" 40:44 Gallows humor 45:21 Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 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 guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Feb 18, 202649 min

A Triumphant Visible Church or a Weak Invisible Church?

Is the church visible or invisible? How important are aesthetics in the church? How does the church move from one place and time to another and still remain the church? Gavin Ortlund, Michael Horton, and Jordan Cooper discuss how Protestants understand the institutional nature of the church and its continuity through history. DEFENDING THE REFORMATION is a 6 part series bringing together Gavin Ortlund, Jordan Cooper, and Michael Horton to address some of the most prominent criticisms of the Reformation and key Protestant doctrines. Were the Reformers true reformers or radical revolutionaries? Does Sola Scriptura undermine church tradition? Is Sola Fide merely a product of nominalism? Together, these Protestant theologians examine the historical context, theological depth, and biblical fidelity of the Reformation. PARTNER: https://solamedia.org/partner?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Adriel Sanchez. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Feb 11, 202643 min

What Caused Secularization? Yale Historian & Michael Horton on Radical Mystics and the Reformation

Michael Horton is joined by Yale historian Carlos Eire to discuss his new book, Magician and Mechanic: The Roots of "Spiritual but Not Religious" from the Renaissance to the Scientific Revolution. Together, they explore the true story behind secularization and why the modern mind is natively anti-religious. Magician and Mechanic The second volume of Michael Horton's Divine Self series, a stunning history of "spiritual but not religious" thought in Western culture. PARTNER WITH US 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 guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Jan 27, 20261h 3m

The Story Behind the Heidelberg Catechism with R. Scott Clark

What is your only comfort in life and in death? Dr. R. Scott Clark joins Michael Horton to discuss his 1,000 page commentary on one of the greatest Protestant confessions: the Heidelberg Catechism. Learn the story behind the catechism and why it is such a rich text of theology and piety for Christians today. 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 guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Jan 20, 202639 min

Justified by Faith and Works? Defending Sola Fide with Gavin Ortlund & Jordan B. Cooper

Michael Horton, Gavin Ortlund, and Jordan B. Cooper address some of the most common criticisms of sola fide (justification by faith alone in Christ alone) and help Protestants understand the biblical defense of the doctrine and what is at stake if it is lost. DEFENDING THE REFORMATION is a 6 part series bringing together Gavin Ortlund, Jordan Cooper, and Michael Horton to address some of the most prominent criticisms of the Reformation and key Protestant doctrines. Were the Reformers true reformers or radical revolutionaries? Does Sola Scriptura undermine church tradition? Is Sola Fide merely a product of nominalism? Together, these Protestant theologians examine the historical context, theological depth, and biblical fidelity of the Reformation. PARTNER: https://solamedia.org/partner?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Adriel Sanchez. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Jan 6, 202644 min

Sola Gratia: Nature, Grace, Nominalism

Gavin Ortlund, Jordan Cooper, and Michael Horton address the criticism that the Reformation's view of salvation is based on nominalist metaphysics, revealing why this caricature isn't accurate and why sola gratia and sola fide find their roots in Scripture. DEFENDING THE REFORMATION is a 6 part series bringing together Gavin Ortlund, Jordan Cooper, and Michael Horton to address some of the most prominent criticisms of the Reformation and key Protestant doctrines. Were the Reformers true reformers or radical revolutionaries? Does Sola Scriptura undermine church tradition? Is Sola Fide merely a product of nominalism? Together, these Protestant theologians examine the historical context, theological depth, and biblical fidelity of the Reformation. GIVEAWAY: https://solamedia.org/offers/creeds?sc=NN2511V In partnership with Crossway, we're excited to give away 100 copies of Chad Van Dixhoorn's Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms. PARTNER: https://solamedia.org/partner?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Adriel Sanchez. ADVENT DEVOTIONAL: https://solamedia.org/offers/heavencamedown/?sc=AP2511V In Heaven Came Down, Michael Horton encourages us to see the wonder of Advent: the Almighty veiled in flesh, present with his people not to terrify but to save. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Dec 19, 202540 min

Debunking AI's Misinformation on Constantine, Christianity, and Christmas

Did Constantine invent Christianity and Christmas to unite his empire? Theologian Michael Horton reviews and debunks a piece of AI generated content on the origins of Christianity and Christmas. 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 guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Dec 4, 202519 min

Are Scripture and Tradition Both the Word of God?

Michael Horton, Gavin Ortlund, and Jordan B. Cooper discuss how Scripture and tradition are distinct and if the doctrine of Sola Scriptura undermines church authority. DEFENDING THE REFORMATION is a 6 part series bringing together Gavin Ortlund, Jordan Cooper, and Michael Horton to address some of the most prominent criticisms of the Reformation and key Protestant doctrines. Were the Reformers true reformers or radical revolutionaries? Does Sola Scriptura undermine church tradition? Is Sola Fide merely a product of nominalism? Together, these Protestant theologians examine the historical context, theological depth, and biblical fidelity of the Reformation. GIVEAWAY: https://solamedia.org/offers/creeds?sc=NN2511V In partnership with Crossway, we're excited to give away 100 copies of Chad Van Dixhoorn's Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms. PARTNER: https://solamedia.org/partner?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Adriel Sanchez. ADVENT DEVOTIONAL: https://solamedia.org/offers/heavencamedown/?sc=AP2511V In Heaven Came Down, Michael Horton encourages us to see the wonder of Advent: the Almighty veiled in flesh, present with his people not to terrify but to save. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Nov 25, 202541 min

The Seven Deadly Sins of Pastoral Ministry with Jamin Goggin

Jamin Goggin joins Michael Horton to discuss his latest book, Pastoral Confessions: The Healing Path to Faithful Ministry. With decades of experience in pastoral ministry, Goggin reveals the temptations and sins that uniquely plague the pastoral vocation. ADVENT DEVOTIONAL - https://solamedia.org/offers/heavencamedown/?sc=AP2511V Reflect on the wonder of the incarnation with Heaven Came Down — a four-week Advent devotional from theologian Michael Horton. 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 guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Nov 11, 202548 min

Reformers or Revolutionaries? Why the Church Needed the Reformation

Michael Horton, Gavin Ortlund, and Jordan B. Cooper discuss whether the Reformers were true reformers, or radical revolutionaries who broke away from the church. What was the historical context of the Reformation? Were the Reformers justified in their calls for change and in their early doctrinal arguments? DEFENDING THE REFORMATION is a 6 part series bringing together Gavin Ortlund, Jordan Cooper, and Michael Horton to address some of the most prominent criticisms of the Reformation and key Protestant doctrines. Were the Reformers true reformers or radical revolutionaries? Does Sola Scriptura undermine church tradition? Is Sola Fide merely a product of nominalism? Together, these Protestant theologians examine the historical context, theological depth, and biblical fidelity of the Reformation. GIVEAWAY: https://solamedia.org/offers/creeds?sc=NN2511V In partnership with Crossway, we're excited to give away 100 copies of Chad Van Dixhoorn's Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms. PARTNER: https://solamedia.org/partner?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Adriel Sanchez. ADVENT DEVOTIONAL: https://solamedia.org/offers/heavencamedown/?sc=AP2511V In Heaven Came Down, Michael Horton encourages us to see the wonder of Advent: the Almighty veiled in flesh, present with his people not to terrify but to save. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Oct 31, 202537 min

Is Christianity Anti-Calvinist? Theologian Responds to Peter Thiel and Ross Douthat

Why is tech billionaire, Peter Thiel, interested in dispensational eschatology, gnosticism, and Calvinism? Michael Horton responds to Ross Douthat's conversation with Peter Thiel about the anti-christ and transhumanism. 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 guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Oct 14, 202516 min

Why TULIP Is Not Enough

Is the "TULIP" acronym a helpful summary of Reformed theology? Michael Horton explains what TULIP misses about the Reformed tradition and why shorthand acronyms fall short of the richness and fullness of the Reformed confessions. DEFENDING CALVINISM - https://solamedia.org/offers/forcalvinism Is God the author of sin and evil? Do we actually have free will? Did Jesus die for everyone or just some? In For Calvinism, Michael Horton provides a deep and thoughtful response to some of the common misconceptions of Calvinism. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Sep 18, 202511 min

What Is the Gospel, Really? Responding to John Mark Comer and Scot McKnight

John Mark Comer and New Testament scholar Scot McKnight take issue with how the gospel is often articulated in evangelical circles. Michael Horton responds to these concerns and critiques and gives his own assessment of what they call the "King Jesus Gospel." 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 | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Aug 26, 202523 min

A Brief Defense of a Self-Authenticating Canon with Michael Kruger

Contrary to the Da Vinci Code, Catholics, and Orthodox, Michael Kruger joins Michael Horton to discuss why a self-authenticating view of the New Testament canon is historically reliable. GET YOUR COPY OF "THE QUESTION OF CANON" Michael Kruger challenges the modern assumption that the Bible was chosen arbitrarily. With clarity and care, he explores the historical, theological, and cultural evidence that the canon wasn't imposed, but emerged within the early Christian community. https://solamedia.org/offers/questionofcanon/ FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Aug 12, 202517 min

Gnosticism: A Better Spirituality for Skeptics? Michael Horton Responds to Alex O'Connor and Justin Sledge

Theologian Michael Horton responds to comments from Alex O'Connor and Justin Sledge on if gnosticism is a feasible option for disillusioned skeptics. But the ancient spirituality might create more problems than it solves. PROPHET, PRIEST, AND KING - https://solamedia.org/theologytogether/ Get your copy of the first release of Theology Together, a five-volume systematic theology series created in partnership with Zondervan featuring leading theologians from across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Jul 31, 202513 min

Why God Feels Absent in Modern Life with Joseph Minich

Joseph Minich of the @DavenantInstitute joins Michael Horton to discuss his book Bulwarks of Unbelief, exploring the modern obstacles that make belief in God feel increasingly implausible today. Bulwarks of Unbelief: Atheism and Divine Absence in a Secular Age: https://www.amazon.com/Bulwarks-Unbelief-Atheism-Absence-Secular/dp/1683596757 FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Jul 15, 202523 min

Psychedelics Influenced Christianity? Responding to Brian Muraresku and Lex Fridman

Did psychedelics influence the Gospels and early Christian origins? Michael Horton responds to Lex Fridman and Brian Muraresku and tests the viability of this popular internet theory. BOOK GIVEAWAY: 500 COPIES! In partnership with Crossway, we're excited to give away 500 copies of Kevin DeYoung's new book, The Nicene Creed: An Introduction to the Basic Christian Faith. Visit the link to enter: https://solamedia.org/offers/nicenecreed FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Jul 1, 202518 min

How the Church Can Face a New Global Crisis: Childlessness with Matthew Lee Anderson

As the world grapples with a growing fertility crisis, Christians have a unique opportunity to speak to the theology of the body. Professor of Ethics and Theology Matthew Lee Anderson joins Michael Horton to discuss how the church can navigate issues like infertility, euthanasia, and what it means to honor the body. GET YOUR COPY OF "ORDINARY" - Michael Horton provides a guide to a sustainable discipleship that happens over the long haul—not a quick fix that leaves readers empty with unfulfilled promises. Support our work to get your copy: https://solamedia.org/partner/ FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Jun 17, 202525 min

How a Skeptical Philosopher Became a Christian with Larry Sanger, Co-Founder of Wikipedia

Former Wikipedia co-founder and philosopher Larry Sanger joins theologian Michael Horton to share how he went from agnostic skeptic to Christianity. They discuss how the Bible held up under his skeptical inquiry, how science and chemistry point to a Creator, and why atheism fails to grapple with philosophy's deepest questions. GET YOUR COPY OF "ORDINARY" - Michael Horton provides a guide to a sustainable discipleship that happens over the long haul—not a quick fix that leaves readers empty with unfulfilled promises. Support our work to get your copy: https://solamedia.org/partner/ FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Jun 3, 202553 min

The Truth About the Bible and Early Christianity: Wes Huff, Michael Kruger, and Daniel Wallace

Wesley Huff, Michael Kruger, and Daniel Wallace join Michael Horton for a roundtable discussion on textual criticism, the reliability of the New Testament manuscripts, Gnosticism, the divinity of Christ, the canon, and early Christian origins. GET YOUR COPY OF "THE QUESTION OF CANON" Michael Kruger challenges the modern assumption that the Bible was chosen arbitrarily. With clarity and care, he explores the historical, theological, and cultural evidence that the canon wasn't imposed, but emerged within the early Christian community. https://solamedia.org/offers/questionofcanon/ DOWNLOAD "SOLA SCRIPTURA" FOR FREE In this powerful issue of Modern Reformation, we return to the foundational doctrine of Sola Scriptura, exploring its meaning, its challenges, and its ongoing significance for the church today. https://solamedia.org/offers/solascriptura/ FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

May 20, 20251h 9m

Trusting God in the Face of Death: My Last Conversation with Tim Keller

On October 31, 2022, Tim Keller (1950-2023) joined Michael Horton to record a special episode of White Horse Inn. In honor of Tim and his gospel ministry, we're releasing this conversation in full video format for the first time—near the second anniversary of his death. Listen in as Horton and Keller discuss forgiveness, prayer, hell, apologetics, and justification by faith alone. GET YOUR COPY OF "ORDINARY" - Michael Horton provides a guide to a sustainable discipleship that happens over the long haul—not a quick fix that leaves readers empty with unfulfilled promises. Support our work to get your copy: https://solamedia.org/partner/ FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

May 16, 20251h 1m

Religious Vibe Shift or Obsolescence? Christian Smith and Michael Horton

Leading sociologist of religion, Christian Smith, joins Michael Horton to discuss his latest book Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America. Smith discusses the unique trends in American Millennials that have lead to a zeitgeist based on "vibes," Moralistic Therapeutic Deism, interest in occult spirituality, and more. GET YOUR COPY OF "ORDINARY" - Michael Horton provides a guide to a sustainable discipleship that happens over the long haul—not a quick fix that leaves readers empty with unfulfilled promises. Support our work to get your copy: https://solamedia.org/partner/ FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

May 6, 202537 min

Biohacking vs. the Resurrection? | Michael Horton Responds to Bryan Johnson's "DON'T DIE" Movement

Can you biohack your way to immortality? Millionaire Bryan Johnson seems to think so. Michael Horton responds to Johnson's "DON'T DIE" movement and his playful challenge to Jesus and the resurrection. GET YOUR COPY OF "A PLACE FOR WEAKNESS" - Weakness isn't a flaw. It's where hope begins. https://solamedia.org/offers/aplaceforweakness/ FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Apr 22, 20255 min

The Case for Religion Amidst AI, UFOs, and Psychedelics with Ross Douthat

New York Times opinion columnist Ross Douthat joins Michael Horton to discuss his latest book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious. But in an era of AI, potential UFOs, and psychedelic spiritual experiences, is there still a compelling case for organized religion? Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious by Ross Douthat: https://www.amazon.com/Believe-Why-Everyone-Should-Religious/dp/0310367581 GET YOUR COPY OF "ORDINARY" https://solamedia.org/partner/ FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world.

Apr 10, 202543 min

Defending Sola Scriptura in the Church Fathers | Michael Horton Responds to Trent Horn

Reformed theologian Michael Horton responds to Roman Catholic apologist Trent Horn on whether Sola Scriptura—the sufficiency of Scripture—can be found in the church fathers. GET YOUR COPY OF "WHAT STILL DIVIDES US" https://solamedia.org/offers FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Mar 26, 202532 min

Why Gen Z is Converting to Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism with Michael Horton and Redeemed Zoomer

Young men are walking out of megachurches and into cathedrals. Why? Michael Horton sits down with Redeemed Zoomer (Richard Ackerman), a former atheist turned Reformed Christian, to unpack why Gen Z is ditching modern evangelicalism for incense, icons, and ancient liturgies. Richard shares his own journey from secular leftism to faith—and why so many of his peers take the road to Rome or Constantinople instead of Geneva. GET YOUR COPY OF "WHAT STILL DIVIDES US" https://solamedia.org/offers FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Mar 11, 20251h 1m

The Story of the Black Church in America with Walter Strickland and Michael Horton

Michael Horton sits down with Walter Strickland to uncover a lesser-known side of black Christian history. In Swing Low: A History of Black Christianity in the United States, Strickland challenges many mainstream narratives, arguing that black liberation theology has dominated the conversation, while a deeply rooted, theologically orthodox tradition has been overlooked. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Feb 19, 202536 min

The Church and the West's Meaning Crisis with Glen Scrivener and Michael Horton

Glen Scrivener (@SpeakLifeMedia) joins Michael Horton to discuss low tide evangelism and the modern meaning crisis rippling through western culture. While some are seeking to liberate themselves from the metaphysical assumptions of Christianity, others are trying to reassert a will to power, and still others are experiencing a kind of Christian revival. It's a glorious mess, ripe with opportunities for evangelism and discipleship alike. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Feb 7, 202536 min

What Do You Think of Jesus, Joe? Theologian Michael Horton Responds to Joe Rogan and Wesley Huff

Apologist and New Testament scholar, Wesley Huff recently appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience. In their three-hour discussion, Wes Huff skillfully walked through the evidence for the reliability of the biblical Scriptures compared to Gnostic texts, examined the evidence for the resurrection, and explored eyewitness accounts. Michael Horton responds to the conclusion of their conversation, where Huff asks Rogan, "What do you think of Jesus?" Rogan's answer is both important and instructive for Christians today, as it sheds light on how many secular people in the 21st century perceive Jesus. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Jan 21, 202515 min

Postliberalism, America, and the Church with James Wood, David VanDrunen, and Adriel Sanchez

Michael Horton is joined by James Wood, David VanDrunen, and Adriel Sanchez for a roundtable discussion on postliberalism, the church's involvement in politics, and the nation's involvement in directing its citizens towards that which is their highest, spiritual good. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Jan 9, 20251h 1m

Did Pagan Myths Influence the Virgin Birth? | Michael Horton Responds to Bart Ehrman

Is the Bible's depiction of the virgin birth something that was influenced by other ancient tropes and pagan myths? Michael Horton responds to claims from Bart Ehrman on the Bible and the virgin birth and its similarities to other ancient stories. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Dec 23, 202418 min

Are Modern People Waking Up to Spiritual Truths? | Michael Horton Responds to Jonathan Pageau

As modern life seems to leave more and more people empty, there is a growing interest in ideas and spiritual practices that are more "enchanted." But is this search for meaning pushing people to Christianity and the church? Michael Horton responds to Jonathan Pageau and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick as they discuss the meaning crisis in modernity and what the church can do and say in our cultural moment. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Dec 12, 202420 min

The Incarnation: Myth or Fact? Michael Horton Responds to Jordan Peterson and Richard Dawkins

Does it truly matter if the virgin birth is a historical fact or not? Michael Horton responds to Jordan Peterson, Richard Dawkins, and Alex O'Connor as they debate about the value and historicity of the virgin birth and other biblical claims. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Nov 28, 202418 min

Was Nicaea About Power? Michael Horton Responds to Alex O'Connor and Elaine Pagels on Gnosticism

Is orthodox doctrine simply an oppressive monopoly? Did early Christianity include gnosticism? Renowned scholar Elaine Pagels has made this case for many years. In this episode, theologian Michael Horton responds to Pagels's claims as she appears on the Within Reason Podcast with Alex O'Connor. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Nov 12, 202416 min

Can the Reformation Be Blamed for Secularization? Michael Horton Responds to Tom Holland

Can modern atheism be traced back to Martin Luther? Historian Tom Holland of the The Rest is History Podcast says that it might. Professor and Reformed theologian Michael Horton responds to Holland's analysis and tries to answer the question of whether Protestant Reformers like Luther did indeed stand at the head of the secularization of the West. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Oct 29, 202420 min