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...
Jan 27, 2026•1 hr 3 min
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 H...
Jan 20, 2026•40 min
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 reform...
Jan 06, 2026•45 min
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 reformer...
Dec 19, 2025•40 min
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 understa...
Dec 04, 2025•19 min
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...
Nov 25, 2025•42 min
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/p...
Nov 11, 2025•48 min
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 Pro...
Oct 31, 2025•38 min
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 yo...
Oct 14, 2025•17 min
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 misc...
Sep 18, 2025•11 min
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 ...
Aug 26, 2025•24 min
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....
Aug 12, 2025•18 min
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...
Jul 31, 2025•14 min
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 G...
Jul 15, 2025•24 min
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 | Newslet...
Jul 01, 2025•19 min
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...
Jun 17, 2025•26 min
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 ...
Jun 03, 2025•53 min
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...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 9 min
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 lo...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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...
May 06, 2025•38 min
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 Glob...
Apr 22, 2025•6 min
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/Tw...
Apr 10, 2025•43 min
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 groun...
Mar 26, 2025•33 min
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...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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...
Feb 19, 2025•36 min
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 | News...
Feb 07, 2025•37 min
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 C...
Jan 21, 2025•16 min
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 resour...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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 g...
Dec 23, 2024•19 min
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 Whi...
Dec 12, 2024•21 min
