The Crises That Created Christian Fundamentalism
How did American Protestantism fracture into fundamentalism and liberalism? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore the context of the late 19th […]
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Secularism Is Dying. What’s Next?
Is Europe moving from a post-Christian to post-secular culture? Magnus Persson, a Swedish Lutheran pastor and former Pentecostal church planter, joins Michael Horton and Bob […]
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Answering the Most Common Criticisms of the Cross and Resurrection
How do you explain the cross to someone who has no category for sin, atonement, or sacrifice? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob […]
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What Is (and Isn’t) the Authority of the Church?
What does it mean for the church to hold the “keys of the kingdom”? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller discuss how […]
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Ecclesiology: Reformed, Baptist, Anglican, Lutheran
From congregational autonomy to regional presbyteries to episcopal oversight, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explain the scriptural reasoning and practical structures […]
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We Reviewed ChatGPT’s Answers to Your Theology Questions
Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller evaluate theological answers generated by ChatGPT and discuss how to engage people who are outsourcing life’s […]
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How TikTok and Instagram are Discipling Women
How are social media platforms shaping women’s beliefs about identity, faith, and the good life? Mary Van Weelden joins Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, […]
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From Nietzsche to Nick Fuentes: The Rise of Nihilism Online
How has Nietzsche’s philosophy gained traction online and in the hearts and minds of young men? Caleb Wait joins Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, […]
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The Rise of Islam in the West
Adam Francisco from 1517 joins Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller to discuss how Muslim apologists are using YouTube and social media […]
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Theology Q&A: Jonathan Edwards, Dispensationalism, Infant Baptism, and More
Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller answer audience questions on Jonathan Edwards, deliverance ministries, dispensationalism, infant baptism, recommended reading, and more.
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The Theology of C.S. Lewis
Mere Christianity, Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, Till We Have Faces, and the Space Trilogy. Sophia Holcomb joins the hosts once again to delve into […]
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The Theology of the Chronicles of Narnia
Sophia Holcomb joins Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller to explore how C. S. Lewis portrays a theology of creation, sin, redemption, […]
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The Covenant of Works and the Covenant of Grace in Galatians
Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore Galatians 4–6, unpacking Paul’s contrast between the old and new covenants, the freedom of life […]
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Faith, Not Works: Justification in Galatians
Many have criticized the Reformation’s understanding of justification, claiming it is either overstated or fundamentally mistaken. In this episode, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, […]
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Christian Theologians Through Church History: Ranked
Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller play a fun game ranking theologians through church history.
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The Theologians Who Resisted Liberalism: How Orthodox Theology Survived the 20th Century
Neo-Orthodoxy, fundamentalism, and evangelicalism. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore the important figures who—though different from the Reformers—resisted the onslaught of […]
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The Burned-Over District: The Sectarians Who Shaped the American Church
What do Charles Finney, Ellen G. White, and Joseph Smith have in common? They come from the “Burned-Over District.” From revival tents to utopian communes, […]
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Schleiermacher: The Theologian Behind Protestant Liberalism
Meet Friedrich Schleiermacher, the “Father of Modern Liberal Theology.” Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explain how Romanticism, culture, and personal doubt […]
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Pietism: The Movement That Co-opted the Reformation
Pietism promised renewal but redefined the teachings of the Reformation. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller trace how Pietism’s focus on heartfelt […]
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Anglicanism: The Most Misunderstood Tradition of the Reformation
Is Anglicanism merely a “via media” without convictions? Was Cranmer only Henry’s pawn? This conversation shows the depth of Anglican theology, the doctrinal weight of […]
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Baptists: The Most Misunderstood Movement of the Reformation
Baptists are often dismissed as anti-creedal individualists or confused Anabaptists. Walter Strickland shows instead their rich protestant heritage and why their convictions are not merely […]
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Calvin: The Most Misunderstood Theologian of the Reformation
Calvin was no tyrant presiding over a joyless Geneva. Nor was predestination the “center” of his theology. Michael Horton helps to unpack the true heart […]
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Luther: The Most Misunderstood Man of the Reformation
Luther wasn’t a mad monk or the founder of “individualism.” Flawed though he was, he was a pastor-theologian gripped by the gospel. Bob Hiller helps […]
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Why the New Apostolic Reformation Is Obsessed with Spiritual Warfare
Michael Horton and Justin Holcomb speak with Joseph Byamukama about the New Apostolic Reformation, its growing influence in East Africa, and how its leaders use […]
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Testing the Spirits
Recording from East Africa, Michael Horton and Justin Holcomb consider how Christians today can discern between true and false spiritual influences. Drawing from 1 John, […]
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Conjuring Spirits in the Modern World with Ashley Lande
The hosts have an eye-opening interview with author Ashley Lande about her past experiences with psychedelics and New Age spirituality. The conversation explores how modern […]
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A Theology of Demons
Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller take a theological and biblical deep dive on demons. Drawing from Scripture and the Reformers, the hosts outline […]
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A Theology of Angels
Are angels real, personal beings or just ghosts from bygone eras? Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller unpack biblical texts, theological insights from the […]
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The Pope or 30,000 Denominations? White Horse Inn Responds to Bishop Robert Barron
Bishop Barron argues that the Reformation’s legacy is 30,000 denominations and doctrinal chaos. Is Protestantism fatally fractured? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin […]
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Sola Scriptura: Are Protestants Their Own Popes? Responding to John Bergsma and Matt Fradd
Does sola scriptura lead to chaos and individualism? Catholic theologian John Bergsma and Catholic podcaster Matt Fradd claim that rejecting the magisterium leaves Protestants without […]
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Is Justification by Faith Alone Taught in the Bible? White Horse Inn Responds to Bishop Robert Barron
Responding to Bishop Robert Barron’s interpretation of Paul and James, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb walk through the biblical case for […]
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Does Sola Fide Make People Doubt Their Salvation? White Horse Inn Responds to Trent Horn
Catholic apologist Trent Horn argues that sola fide leads to spiritual insecurity and confusion about salvation. Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb […]
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Nicaea and Modern Heresies: Oneness Pentecostalism, Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witness
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 […]
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Nicaea vs. the Pietists: “One Holy Catholic Apostolic Church”
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 […]
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Nicaea vs. the Spirit-Fighters: “The Lord and Giver of Life”
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 […]
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Nicaea vs. Subordinationism: “Consubstantial with the Father
Was Jesus a divine agent who was created? Arius said and fellow subordinationists say, “yes.” Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb break […]
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The Story Behind the Council of Nicaea
Was the Nicene Creed a political power grab—or a faithful summary of Scripture? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb explore how the […]
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What Is the Meaning of Christ’s Miracles
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 […]
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Easter: Before and After the Reformation
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 […]
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Why Jesus’s Parables Are Purposefully Offensive
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, […]
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Why Was Jesus Baptized?
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 […]
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Defending the Reformation
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 […]
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Defending the Church
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 […]
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Defending Hell, Sin, and Penal Substitutionary Atonement
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 […]
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Defending Religion from Scientific Skepticism
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, […]
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Defending Scripture from Its Critics
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 […]
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Dying to Live: Michael Horton and Harold Senkbeil on the Christian Life
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.
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Escaping Death: AI, Transhumanism, and Gnosticism
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 […]
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Death and the Intermediate State
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, […]
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A Biblical Theology of Death
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 […]
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Humility and Exaltation: The Story of Mary
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 […]
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Redemption and Repentance: The Story of Bathsheba
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 […]