What makes someone a Christian? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb show how the Nicene Creed draws a clear line between true faith and false gospels—then and now. From ancient heresies to modern distortions, the creed remains a vital confession that preserves the heart of Christianity: the triune God who saves. GET YOUR COPY OF "THE QUESTION OF CANON" Michael Kruger challenges the modern assumption that the Bible was chosen arbitrarily. With clarity and care, he ex...
Jun 29, 2025•39 min
What does it mean for Protestants to believe in “one holy catholic church”? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb unpack how the Reformers saw themselves as truly catholic—distinct from Roman claims and from modern liberal and evangelical distortions. BOOK GIVEAWAY: 500 COPIES! In partnership with Crossway, we’re excited to give away 500 copies of Kevin DeYoung’s new book, The Nicene Creed: An Introduction to the Basic Christian Faith. Visit the link to enter: https:/...
Jun 22, 2025•41 min
The Holy Spirit isn’t a vague force or junior member of the Trinity. Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb explore how the church came to affirm the Spirit’s full divinity and how missteps today can distort worship, the gospel, and Christian life. GET YOUR COPY OF "THE QUESTION OF CANON" Michael Kruger challenges the modern assumption that the Bible was chosen arbitrarily. With clarity and care, he explores the historical, theological, and cultural evidence that the c...
Jun 15, 2025•39 min
Was Jesus a divine agent who was created? Arius and fellow subordinationists say, “yes.” Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb break down why “of one substance with the Father” is essential for the gospel—and how some modern evangelical views seem to be on a slippery slope in critiquing the Nicene view. GET YOUR COPY OF "THE QUESTION OF CANON" Michael Kruger challenges the modern assumption that the Bible was chosen arbitrarily. With clarity and care, he explores the ...
Jun 08, 2025•42 min
Was the Nicene Creed a political power grab—or a faithful summary of Scripture? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb explore the background and context to the Council of Nicaea and how the creed’s first article counters gnostic myths, affirms the goodness of creation, and the Old Testament. GET YOUR COPY OF "THE QUESTION OF CANON" Michael Kruger challenges the modern assumption that the Bible was chosen arbitrarily. With clarity and care, he explores the historical, ...
Jun 01, 2025•45 min
Jesus’s miracles were not arbitrary displays of power—they revealed the kingdom of God. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller examine how his signs and wonders pointed to deeper spiritual realities, fulfilled prophecy, and demonstrated his authority over sin and death. UNDERSTAND THE ATONEMENT Do you understand what it means that God became human and took the punishment for our sins? "Saved from What?" is a booklet that helps you grasp the heart of the atonement. http...
Apr 27, 2025•42 min
How did the Reformers reform the practice of Easter? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore how the meaning and celebration of Easter changed after the Reformation—and why the resurrection remains central to the Christian faith. FREE EASTER DEVOTIONAL - Prepare and reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus leading up to Easter. https://solamedia.org/offers/meetingtherisenchrist/ FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE S...
Apr 20, 2025•42 min
Whether people felt outraged or liberated, Jesus’s teaching always exposed hearts, confronted assumptions, and called people to true discipleship. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller survey Jesus’s teachings and parables and why they are just as shocking today as they were in the first century. FREE EASTER DEVOTIONAL - Prepare and reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus leading up to Easter. https://solamedia.org/offers/meetingtherisenchrist/ FOLLOW US YouTub...
Apr 13, 2025•44 min
Why did Jesus—God in the flesh—need to be baptized? And is his baptism Christian baptism? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller help uncover how this incredible event kicks off Jesus’s ministry and what it means for his work of redemption. FREE EASTER DEVOTIONAL - Prepare and reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus leading up to Easter. https://solamedia.org/offers/meetingtherisenchrist/ FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE A...
Apr 06, 2025•38 min
Was the Reformation a mistake, or did it pave the way for modern secularism? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller address Roman Catholic critiques and Protestant misconceptions about the Reformation’s legacy. This discussion explores the Reformation’s necessity in its articulation of the gospel, examines claims of Protestant individualism, and critiques both Anabaptist and Roman Catholic perspectives on the Reformers. GET THE LATEST OFFERS WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE G...
Mar 30, 2025•46 min
Why is going to church necessary when Christians have the Bible and the Holy Spirit? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller make the case for the church as the means by which God nurtures his people, and address common objections about hypocrisy and institutional failure. GET THE LATEST OFFERS WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE GET SOLA IN YOUR INBOX FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook ABOUT SOLA Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reform...
Mar 23, 2025•45 min
Are doctrines like hell oppressive or outdated? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller unpack why these difficult teachings are not only biblical but also good and necessary. The hosts clarify the doctrine of sin, argue for the justice of God’s judgment, and explain why the atonement is an act of divine love rather than “cosmic child abuse.” GET THE LATEST OFFERS WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE GET SOLA IN YOUR INBOX FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook ABOUT...
Mar 16, 2025•41 min
Is faith opposed to science? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller seek to dispel the false dichotomy between Christianity and scientific inquiry, affirming that while science helps us understand the natural world, it cannot answer life’s ultimate questions about meaning, morality, and purpose. GET THE LATEST OFFERS WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE GET SOLA IN YOUR INBOX FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook ABOUT SOLA Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Chr...
Mar 09, 2025•44 min
Why do Christians need the Bible, and how can we trust its reliability? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller examine the necessity of Scripture as God’s means of revealing himself to humanity, discuss the astonishing manuscript evidence that supports its reliability, and respond to challenges from critical scholarship. 0:00 Nature and special revelation 4:59 The testimony and witness of Scripture 8:45 The Bible compared to the Quran and mythology 16:54 Textual critic...
Mar 02, 2025•45 min
Baptism, mortification, and the hope of resurrection—Harold Senkbeil joins Michael Horton for a heartfelt discussion on how the Christian life prepares us for death. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Dying to Live: The Foundation, Focus, and Shape of the Christian Life, Second Edition by Harold L. Senkbeil CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: Become a Sola Partner to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church....
Feb 23, 2025•30 min
From AI recreations of loved ones to a culture redefining life and death, modern society’s resources to deal with life and death fall woefully short of what we need. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller talk about biblical hope and how not being lord of our lives is actually a good thing. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: Become a Partner to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. For more information, visit us...
Feb 16, 2025•34 min
Where do our souls go after we die? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore how theological and confessional perspectives on sin, judgment, and resurrection help us confront the fear of mortality—offering believers unshakable hope. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: Become a Partner to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. For more information, visit us at whitehorseinn.org or email us at info@whitehorsei...
Feb 09, 2025•42 min
Was there death before the fall? How does the Bible talk about death? From Eden's garden to the empty tomb, life and death are constant themes through the pages of Scripture. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller discuss biblical theological themes around death and how they ultimately provide Christians with comfort and assurance through life. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: Become a Sola Partner to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Refo...
Feb 02, 2025•44 min
In contrast with the regal adornment she wears in medieval art, Mary acknowledges in her inspired song, the Magnificat, that God has looked on her “humble estate,” not on her worldly dignity or righteousness (Luke 1:46–55). In this episode, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore the story of Mary, just another Jewish girl from a nondescript family who became the mother of God. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: Become a Sola Partner to support the work of White Hor...
Dec 29, 2024•39 min
The story of Uriah’s wife does not exactly scream Christmas cheer. Yet, as we reflect on the Mothers of Jesus, we cannot overlook that just as Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Matthew traces his lineage back to the town of David. Though sentimentality is absent from Bathsheba’s story, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller reveal the incredible hope that challenges our cynicism about how God works through His people—and even their sin—to fulfill His purposes. CHECK OUT THI...
Dec 22, 2024•43 min
“Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!” Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller delve into the story of Ruth, showing how redemption often appears in the most unexpected places, just when we are tempted to give up amidst famine and despair. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: Become a Partner to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. For more information, visit us at whitehorseinn.org or email us at...
Dec 15, 2024•44 min
In the story of Rahab, we encounter a startling twist in the narrative of redemption. As one commentator noted, “Rather than playing the harlot, Israel is now saved by one.” Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore how God’s people were delivered through the unlikely and mysterious figure of Rahab in Joshua 2 CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: Become a Partner to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. For m...
Dec 08, 2024•40 min
While Tamar's story may seem out of place in the Christmas season, it beautifully illustrates how God’s grace intervenes in our lives, reaching broken families and uplifting those who suffer injustice. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller delve into Tamar's narrative in Genesis 38, uncovering why the hope of the gospel shines brightly even in our darkest and most uncomfortable stories. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: Become a Partner to support the work of White Horse...
Dec 01, 2024•43 min
Should grace impact the workplace? How does Guilt, Grace, and Gratitude impact our vocations, relationships, and society? In this episode, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb discuss practical scenarios in which Christians can wisely—and sometimes unwisely—lean on these categories. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: Become a Sola Partner to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Fo...
Nov 24, 2024•36 min
How we respond to our great salvation can be called “the Christian life.” In this episode, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb discuss how gratitude shapes and embodies the Christian’s sanctification, good works, and pursuit of holiness. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: Become a Partner to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: For more information, visit us at whitehorseinn.org ...
Nov 17, 2024•39 min
Few doctrines are as sticky as nature and grace. But when we are talking about how God saves us from the power of sin, few things are more important to understand. In this episode, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb thoroughly examine the nature of grace and how it sets us free from our guilt and misery. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: Become a Partner to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. RESOURCES ME...
Nov 10, 2024•40 min
How does the law convict us? Does it shame us? Does it tell us our being is ontologically deficient? In this episode, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb dive into the first section of the Heidelberg Catechism to examine a biblical view of guilt and sin. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: Become a Partner to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation to the modern church. For more information, visit us at whitehorseinn.org or email us ...
Nov 03, 2024•40 min
What is the theology of Brené Brown? And why have so many people replaced pastors and priests with therapists and psychologists? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller discuss the popular teachings of researcher and professor, Brené Brown. Dr. Brown’s podcasts, TED Talks, and books have been consumed by millions of people. The hosts try to identify what kind of theology is implicit in her teachings and why her work resonates with people around the world. CHECK OUT THIS...
Oct 27, 2024•39 min
What is the theology of Elon Musk? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller discuss the work and views of serial entrepreneur and richest man in the world, Elon Musk. The hosts try to unravel many of Mr. Musk’s claims and identify what kind of theology is implicit in his views on humanity, consciousness, and the cosmos. CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S OFFERS: BOOKLET - Law and Gospel Become a Partner to support the work of White Horse Inn as we apply the riches of the Reformation...
Oct 20, 2024•42 min
While modern critical theories seek to deconstruct society and reveal its injustices, Dr. Christopher Watkin makes the case that Christianity gives us the best resources to critique culture. Get our free booklet → Law and Gospel by Michael Horton and Bob Hiller https://solamedia.org/offers LISTEN TO THE SHOW iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-horse-inn/id356920632 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11CeAFKB1ZF7pAmhGv4fMA JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER https://solamedia.org/subscribe In...
Oct 17, 2024•50 min
