Do all paths lead to God? Is the Bible history or mythology? Are we saved by grace or good works? Featuring conversations with Christians from a variety traditions, this program is designed to give you a better understanding of what you believe and why you believe it.
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What Is the Meaning Behind Christ’s Miracles?
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42:21Jesus’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 m…
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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 le…
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Why Jesus’s Parables Are Purposefully Offensive
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43:30Whether 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 -…
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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 Jesu…
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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 Prote…
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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 GE…
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Equipped: Defending Hell, Sin, and Penal Substitutionary Atonement
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40:37Are 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 “…
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Equipped: Defending Religion from Scientific Skepticism
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43:54Is 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 WATC…
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Equipped: Defending Scripture from Its Critics
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45:07Why 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. …
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Why You Must Die to Live: Michael Horton and Harold Senkbeil
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30:09Baptism, 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…
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Memento Mori: AI, Transhumanism, and Gnosticism
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34:21From 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: …
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Memento Mori: Death and the Intermediate State
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41:48Where 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 I…
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Memento Mori: A Biblical Theology of Death
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44:29Was 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 …
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Humility and Exaltation: The Story of Mary
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39:16In 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 Jew…
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Redemption and Repentance: The Story of Bathsheba
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42:34The 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 re…
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“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…
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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 …
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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 …
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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…
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Gratitude – How We Respond to Such Deliverance
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39:05How 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…
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Grace – How We Are Set Free from Sin and Misery
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39:54Few 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 THI…
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Guilt – The Greatness of Our Sin and Misery
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40:03How 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 wo…
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The Theology of Brené Brown and Therapeutic Techniques
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39:02What 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…
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The Theology of Elon Musk and Transhumanism
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41:52What 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. CHE…
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Is There a Biblical Critical Theory? w/ Dr. Christopher Watkin
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50:17While 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/po…
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