Helping you "know what you believe and why you believe it." http://www.whitehorseinn.org What is the proper relationship between Christianity and culture? How does one faithfully witness to Christ in our increasingly secularized society? On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts attempt to answer these questions as they introduce the new theme for 2009: "Christ in a Post-Christian Culture." http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0104 On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts offer some concluding thoughts about the year-long theme of "Christless Christianity." They also read some fan mail and listen to some of their own bloopers made over the past year and beyond. You don't want to miss this program! http://www.whitehorseinn.org/ Some 2,000 years ago, Jesus was born in Bethlehem. But why did God become man? What was his mission, and why did he have to eventually suffer and die? On this special Christmas edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts will discuss the work of Christ, our Prophet, Priest, and King. Joining the hosts on this program is Dr. W. Robert Godfrey, President of Westminster Seminary California, and author of "An Unexpected Journey, Discovering Reformed Christianity". (Originally broadcast December 25th, 2005). http://www.whitehorseinn.org/ Jesus told the religious people of his day that the Old Testament was chiefly about him. But where do we find Christ in the Old Testament? On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts trace the thread of redemption throughout all of Scripture as we make our way toward Christmas. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/ This past October (2008), Willow Creek Community Church sponsored a conference on the Reveal study. In light of this recent conference, the White Horse Inn hosts are taking another look at how Mega-churches are responding to the Reveal data, and will evaluate some recent comments made by Bill Hybels and others on this important topic. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/ Is there a new trend among young college aged Christians to embrace Reformed theology? And if so, what accounts for this new interest? On this edition of the program Michael Horton talks with "Christianity Today" editor Collin Hansen about this new trend as he has outlined in his recent book, "Young Restless and Reformed: A Journalist's Journey with the New Calvinists". http://www.whitehorseinn.org/ Dr. Horton will be a featured speaker at the Westminster Seminary California conference, "Calvin's Legacy: Reforming the Church Today", on January 16-17, 2009. As you may know, 2009 is the 500th anniversary of John Calvin's birth and the conference will highlight his life, theology, and influence. Dr. Horton’s presentation will address "Calvin on Law and Gospel". He will be joining his distinguished seminary faculty colleges Dr. W. Robert Godfrey, Dr. Hywel R. Jones, Dr. Steven M. Baugh, and Dr. R. Scott Clark in presenting this thoughtful and thought-provoking conference. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/newsevents.htm#wsccalvin If Christless Christianity is the problem of our time, what's the solution? Preaching Christ and him crucified! On this program the hosts discuss the importance of Christ-centered preaching, and contrast this approach with the typical presentation of me-centered messages that one regularly hears in sermons across the country. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/ On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts discuss the launch of Michael Horton's new book, Christless Christianity: The Alternative Gospel of the American Church. "Christless Christianity" has been the overall theme for the WHI throughout 2008, and now the hosts take another close look at this topic and interact with interviews from respected journalists and theologians from across the spectrum on this important matter. There is also a ten minute video containing many of these interviews on at www.whitehorseinn.org http://www.whitehorseinn.org/ Is there a new trend among American Evangelicals to give up on Church? That's the thesis of a new book by Julia Duin, author of "Quitting Church: Why the Faithful are Fleeing and What to do About it". On this program the hosts talk with the author and discuss the implications of her findings. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/ On this edition of the program the hosts take a look, not at the national Presidential elections, but at the biblical doctrine of election, and the lack of coverage that this crucial component to the idea of salvation by grace alone receives in Christian circles today. The White Horse Inn: "know what you believe and why you believe it. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/ The transcript for Dr. Horton's web-chat on Friday, October 31 is available at washingtonpost.com http://discuss.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/zforum/05/horton.htm Last week the hosts defined the boundaries of the Christian faith, but this week they will spend some time examining the substance of true faith and practice, specifically taking a look at the marks of a true church. How is one to tell a true church from a false church? Is this distinction even legitimate? That's what's on tap for the discussion this week on the White Horse Inn. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/ The Washington Post will host a live web-chat with Dr. Horton at 1:00p.m. Eastern on Reformation Day, October 31, 2008. You can post your question now! http://www.whitehorseinn.org/newsevents.htm#viewpoint What is orthodoxy, and what beliefs are "beyond the pale?" Is there really such a thing as heresy? On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts take a look at the boundaries of orthodoxy, and the crucial role that creeds play in forming our understanding of the Christian faith. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/previous_programs.html#1019 On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts evaluate a new trend in popular culture, namely the pursuit of stupidity. But are contemporary churches challenging this trend, or capitulating to it? Tune in to find out... http://www.whitehorseinn.org/previous_programs.html#1012 The first chapter of Dr. Horton's newest book, Christless Christianity, is available as a PDF! Go to www.christlesschristianity.com to download the file. http://www.christlesschristianity.org October 5, 2008 - Joining the White Horse Inn panel on this edition of the program is David Wells, professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and author of many books including No Place for Truth, and God in the Wasteland. On this program Dr. Wells discusses his most recent book, The Courage to be Protestant, which outlines the problems of contemporary Christianity, and encourages us to take refuge in the solas of the Reformation. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/previous_programs.htm#1005 1/2 Off Pre-Order Special Available Now Through October 31st. Visit www.christlesschristianity.org http://www.whitehorseinn.org/newsevents.htm#ccbook Dr. Horton's fourth volume in his Covenantal Systematic Theology has been released by Westminster John Knox. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/newsevents.htm#pnp Dr. Riddlebarger spoke at the Covenant OPC Annual Conference in Orland Park, IL on September 26-28, 2008. The lectures covered "Biblical Eschatology." http://www.whitehorseinn.org/newsevents.htm#kimop