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Concluding our series on the intersection of faith and science, White Horse Inn hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, and Bob Hiller venture into the social sciences, considering how disciplines like psychology and sociology fit within the Christian faith. As they do, they examine topics like primary and secondary causes, mental illness, and what happens when we have an over-realized eschatology.
What happens when our understanding of the Bible’s creation narrative contradicts current scientific theory? In this episode of White Horse Inn, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, and Bob Hiller continue their discussion of faith and science by considering God’s two ways of speaking in creation: divine fiat and providence. As they consider the compatibility of various scientific views with the biblical account, they also outline what is essential for Christians to affirm when it comes to creation.
The first few chapters in Genesis are some of the most hotly debated in Christian circles. What did Moses intend for his readers to understand when he penned the Bible’s creation narrative? What did he know about the creation myths of the surrounding nations, and how might that impact our understanding today? In this episode of White Horse Inn, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, and Bob Hiller model charitable disagreement as they represent and discuss different interpretations of Genesis 1 and 2.
Though faith and science are often pitted against each other, this wasn’t always the case. In fact, in the Middle Ages, theology was known as “the queen of the sciences.” So, what’s changed? White Horse Inn hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, and Bob Hiller are kicking off a new series examining the relationship between faith and science. In this episode, they consider the historical relationship between these disciplines, examining what has caused growing skepticism towards the sciences among Christians.
When we’re living in constant emergency mode, can we turn it all off on Sunday? Can we come together with our different backgrounds and experiences […]
Psalm 27:1 says, “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” In this episode, the WHI hosts explore what happens when this verse is not a reality for us. Trapped in […]
All our fears can be encapsulated in three words: security, life, and justification. But the Bible repeatedly tells us, “Fear not!” So how do we […]
People today are living in a constant state of fear. The fight or flight instinct has become a routine way of life, subverting fact gathering […]
Scripture has much to say about prayer, both in its teaching about who God is as the one who enables and receives our prayers, and […]
Prayer is one of God’s greatest gifts to his people. And it’s also one of our biggest sources of guilt, confusion, and frustration. In this […]
The different traditions emerging from the Protestant Reformation each bring helpful tools and perspectives to cultivating a life of prayer. In this episode of White […]
Though not a strict model for prayer in all situations, the Lord’s Prayer is a rich resource for learning how to pray—a summary outline given […]
Although prayer is something we do, the way we pray reflects our understanding of who God is. In this episode of White Horse Inn, Justin […]
Satan is defeated, but he’s clearly still active today. How do we reconcile these two realities? In this episode of White Horse Inn, Justin Holcomb, […]
Having considered Satan’s power and influence today, how do we avoid being gripped by fear? How do we stand firm? How do we fight? In […]
When we start talking about spiritual warfare, we immediately think of the serpent in the garden, of New Testament confrontations between Jesus and the demon-possessed, […]
Who is the devil? Where does he come from, and how do modern perceptions of him line up with biblical teaching? On this episode of […]
Sometimes the church hinders our experience of the good life by packing our schedules, heaping on burdens, or trying to be cool and relevant. But […]
This series has helped us to see that we can enjoy God’s creational gifts without guilt. But God also gives us eschatological gifts that prepare […]
In a life filled with suffering, is a good life truly possible? In this episode of White Horse Inn, Eric Landry, Justin Holcomb, and Bob Hiller ask […]
Do you ever feel behind in life? In a culture that endlessly calls us to hustle, climb, and improve, we’re bound to feel guilty for settling […]
If Christ really rose from the dead, then it must have major ramifications for our lives. So how does the resurrection shape us? In this […]
What kind of sermon did you hear today? In this episode of White Horse Inn, seasoned pastors Eric Landry, Justin Holcomb, and Bob Hiller are […]
Having established the minimal facts of the resurrection, how do we respond when people suggest alternative theories for explaining the missing body, the empty tomb, […]
“If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain,” writes the apostle Paul (1 Cor. 15:14), […]
This series has highlighted the substantial overlap between the traditions seated at the White Horse Inn table, while also honestly examining the differences between them. […]
Michael Horton walked the path into Reformed theology through the book of Romans. As he studied Paul’s words, he was gripped by the doctrine of […]
When it comes to discussing our differences, there is a lot of value in a genuine conversation. Rooted in humility, we have much to learn […]
For 30 years, White Horse Inn has hosted theological conversations among the heirs of the Reformation, exploring our shared history and defending a common set […]
The famous “Hall of Faith” is found in Hebrews 11, but how did these heroes possess such great faith? And what exactly is faith? How […]
The Book of Hebrews contains some of the most difficult passages in Scripture—warnings that cause people to feel fearful and lack assurance. How—in the face […]
Why would you want to go back to types and shadows when the real thing is here? The author of Hebrews poses this question as […]
What’s better than Jesus? What about the angels, Moses, the Levitical priesthood, and the blessings and promises of the old covenant? In the first few […]
In our increasingly secular culture, Christians are beginning to feel like strangers and aliens in their own land. Perhaps, however, we’ve felt much too at […]
In today’s rapidly changing culture, atheism and agnosticism appear to be on the rise. What reasons do people typically give for adopting this kind of […]
Whenever you watch the news, it becomes increasingly clear that the world isn’t the way it’s supposed to be. But how did things go so […]
On this episode, Shane Rosenthal talks with Dr. Gene Veith about a book he wrote back in 1993 titled Modern Fascism: Liquidating the Judeo-Christian Worldview. […]
In the early 1800s, a man by the name of Robert Owen began to challenge the concept of original sin. “None are or can be […]
Bestselling author Richard Rohr has argued in his writings that the concept of original sin “was first put forth by Augustine in the fifth century […]
The first woman to publish a book in her own name in the English language was Katherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of King […]
At the heart of the division between Protestants and Catholics is the disagreement over the doctrine of justification. According to Catholic theology, justification is believed […]
For the past 500 years, Protestants have argued that the doctrine of justification by faith alone is a core component of the gospel of Jesus […]
Was the book of James written by one of the twelve disciples or the brother of Jesus? Are there any references to James outside the […]
Are human beings born innocent or corrupt? Do we have the ability to create a perfect world, or is that impossible? Those drawing on Enlightenment […]
In his letter to the Galatians, Paul warns believers about the dangers of turning away to alternative gospels, even if they’re found on the lips […]
In his book Marketing the Church, written back in the late eighties, George Barna argued that “the number one principle of Christian communication is that […]
In the past, prosperity gospel evangelists were known for their slick suits, gaudy television sets, and prayer cloths. But according to Dean Inserra, this kind […]
Are today’s colleges and universities hostile environments for Christian students? Do our institutions of higher learning value the open pursuit of truth, or does indoctrination […]
Martin Luther once noted that in numerous passages throughout the Old Testament, it’s appropriate to “interpret the name Yahweh to refer to our Lord Jesus […]
What are we to make of the God who is presented in Genesis and other Old Testament texts? According to popular atheists such as Richard […]
On last week’s episode, John Lennox argued that the story of Joseph is one of the most moving accounts in all the world’s literature. But […]
According to Oxford mathematician John Lennox, the account of Joseph’s rise to power in the latter part of Genesis—which leads to the climactic moment in […]