Helping you "know what you believe and why you believe it." http://www.whitehorseinn.org On this edition of the White Horse Inn, Michael Horton talks with Dr. David Virtue about his efforts to promote a new Global Orthodox Anglicanism in the midst of widespread liberalism. Later in the broadcast, Dr. Horton talks with retired Episcopal Bishop C. FitzSimons-Allison about the problem of Pelagianism and the crucial importance of recovering the doctrines of justification and imputation in our time. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0823 Is something wrong with the soil in the evangelical garden? According to Warren Cole Smith, author of _A Lover's Quarrel with the Evangelical Church_, the answer to that question, unfortunately, is yes. On this edition of the White Horse Inn, Michael Horton talks with Warren about his provocative new book and the current state of evangelical Christianity. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/table/2009/pastshow.html#090816 What is the Emerging Church movement all about? Are some of its concerns with the traditional church legitimate, or does it sometimes go too far? On this edition of the White Horse Inn, Michael Horton talks with Jim Belcher, a person who has been intimately involved with the Emerging movement since its inception. Jim's new book on this subject is titled, _Deep Church: A Third Way Beyond Emerging and Traditional_. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/table/2009/pastshow.html#090809 Is Narcissism on the rise? And if so, has it affected American Christianity? On this edition of the White Horse Inn, Michael Horton talks with Jean Twenge, author of Generation Me, and co-author of _The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement_. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/table/2009/pastshow.html#090802 Compared with an action-packed movie, most people would probably characterize the ministry of word and sacrament as "boring." So in order to reach out, should churches make their services more entertaining? Joining the panel for this discussion is Richard Winter, author of _Still Bored in a Culture of Entertainment_. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0726 What does it mean to put on the "new self?" Now that we believe the gospel of Christ, how shall we live? On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts seek to answer these questions as they conclude their brief survey of Paul's letter to the Colossians. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0719 What does the "McDonaldization of America" and the current "experience economy" mean for Christians? How does our drive for convenience affect the worship and witness of the church? Find out in the latest issue of Modern Reformation, "A Feast in a Fast-food World." In this issue, we're advocating a slow-food approach to the spiritual nourishment Christians receive from the hand of God in his Word and Supper. Michael Horton discusses the nutritious and joyous feast that God has prepared for us, and Ken Myers shares some thoughts about the place of meals in Christian theology and community. Reformed pastor Mike Brown compares the church to a neighborhood restaurant, and Lutheran pastor John Bombaro tells his church's story of reform and revitalization through the Lord's Supper and a theology of worship. Take time to sit back and savor this satisfying issue! http://www.modernreformation.org/ Throughout 2009 the hosts have been focusing on the theme of "Christ in a Post-Christian Culture," and on this program they are once again pushing us back to the sources by highlighting the relevance of the Apostle Paul's missional approach in the first century. So join them this week as they begin walking through the first two chapters of Paul's letter to the Colossians. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0712 This week marks the 500th anniversary of the birth of Protestant Reformer John Calvin. Who was Calvin and why is he worth remembering? On this edition of the program Michael Horton talks with church history professor W. Robert Godfrey about his brand new book on this subject titled, _John Calvin: Pilgrim and Pastor_. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0705 On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts interact once again with polls taken at a Christian convention, this time relating to the doctrine of justification. Why is this doctrine so central, and how is it related to the gospel of Christ? That's what's on tap this week, at the White Horse Inn! http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0628 Is it true that there are many paths to God or is Christianity the one true religion? If Christianity is exclusively true, does this mean that other religions are 100% false? Also, what about those who have never heard the Christian gospel? Joining the panel to discuss some of these questions is Dr. John Stackhouse, professor of Theology and Culture at Regent College in Vancouver, BC. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0621 When sharing the faith with others, do you prefer to discuss the gospel of Christ and related doctrines, or your own personal testimony? That's the question we recently asked at a convention for religious broadcasters, and you might be surprised by the answers we received. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0614 As observers of the Protestant scene Calvin helped to create, this special issue of Modern Reformation looks at whether John Calvin matters five hundred years after his birth. It's not at all clear that the future of Christianity-not even Protestantism-need Calvin or still find him relevant. To answer this, Editor-in-Chief Michael Horton and Roman Catholic scholar Father Dennis Tamburello both look at Calvin's Christ-centered theology and what it means for us today in our faith and practice as Christians. For those who can't afford to fly to Europe for all the quincentenary celebrations, Doug Bond provides a bit of a travelogue, tracing Calvin's footsteps from his birth in 1509 to his death in 1564. And a special section of the magazine features ten Calvin theologians/historians: FitzSimmons Allison, Peter Anders, R. Scott Clark, Alexandre Ganozcy, Paul Helm, Serene Jones, Diarmaid MacCulloch, Keith Mathison, Lawrence Rast, and David VanDrunen cover particular elements of Calvin's doctrine and practice to give us a well-rounded understanding and answer the question of the relevancy of this important Reformer-even five hundred years later. http://www.modernreformation.org/ On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts listen and react to some recent polls taken at a Christian convention dealing with the question, "Why do you believe that Christianity is true?" Also joining the discussion is Doug Powell, author of the _Holman QuickSource Guide to Christian Apologetics_. The White Horse Inn: know what you believe and _why_ you believe it! http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0607 The Apostle Paul warns us in Romans 16:18 that by the use of "smooth talk and flattery" false teachers will "deceive the minds of naive people." But has the contemporary church heeded Paul's warning in this regard? That's what's on tap this week on the White Horse Inn. _(Originally broadcast on Nov. 19th, 2006)_ http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0531 Dr. Kim Riddlebarger is the Commencement Speaker for the 28th Annual Commencement of Westminster Seminary California on May 30, 2009. http://www.wscal.edu/currentstudents/commencement/2009/speaker.php What does it mean to "rightly divide the word of truth"? (2 Tim 2:15) On this program, the White Horse Inn hosts will be taking a look a one of the most crucial and fundamental distinctions in all of Scripture, namely the contrast between justice and mercy, precept and promise; law and gospel. _(Originally broadcast on May 22nd, 2005)_ http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0524 Is the Bible primarily a handbook for living a happy, moral lifestyle? Or perhaps its best understood as a how-to manual showing us how to fix various problems in life? On this program the White Horse Inn hosts offer their critiques of these and other related views as they make the case that the Bible is primarily about the story of redemption through Christ. _(Originally broadcast on May 8th, 2005)_ http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0517 Should Christian ministers work hard at being culturally relevant, or does the gospel of Jesus Christ create its own relevance? This edition of the White Horse Inn was recorded before a live audience near Washington DC, and features Michael Horton, Ken Jones, and special guest Rob Norris, pastor of Forth Presbyterian Church in Bethesda, Maryland. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0510 Something is wrong with today's preaching. What is the problem, and how can one begin to identify the essential elements of a good sermon? On this edition of the White Horse Inn Michael Horton talks with T. David Gordon, professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College, and author of _Why Johnny Can't Preach: The Media Have Shaped The Messengers_. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0503 "Listen to him!" In three words, God sets the stage for all future religious conflict: there is only one voice to which men and women can give heed and that voice belongs to God's beloved Son, his chosen one. In our ongoing 2009 theme on proclaiming Christ in a post-Christian culture, this issue considers "Jesus Among other Christs." In a pluralistic world where Jesus is just one of many competing messiahs, we need all the more to understand what we believe and why. In this issue, Michael Horton examines the nature of pluralism and its cost, and theologian Peter Anders discusses the necessity of a trinitarian confession. Next, Adam Francisco examines what Islam says about Jesus, Stephen Roberts explains how Africa provides a stage for a recovery of the gospel message, Donald Williams shows how even C. S. Lewis sometimes fudges on the uniqueness of Jesus; and Eric Bierker discovers what happens when our good ideas run afoul of sound doctrine. As more professing Christians fall prey to pluralism, it is more important than ever to recover and renew our particular hope in Jesus Christ. http://www.modernreformation.org/ In our own informal surveys conducted over the years, the majority Christians we've interviewed cannot name the Ten Commandments or define crucial biblical doctrines such as justification or imputation. So why is biblical ignorance so common among Christians today? That's our discussion on this edition of The White Horse Inn (Originally Broadcast April 1, 2007) http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0426 The Reformation Society Of Oregon is hosting their Spring Theology Conference at the Escatada Christian Church in Estacada, Oregon on May 2. The speaker will be Mike Horton who is going to be focusing on "The Gospel-Driven Life." http://www.whitehorseinn.org/newsevents.htm#rsofor On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts offer some concluding observations to their study of 1st Corinthians, and briefly discuss some of the issues raised by Paul in his 2nd epistle to the Corinthian church, focusing in particular on the importance of being gospel-centered in all of life, in all our preaching, and in how we approach Christian ministry. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0419 In the middle of the first century the Apostle Paul boldly asserted that "If Christ is not risen...your faith is in vain." But many Christians today have turned from this objective and historical approach to a more personal and subjective experience of Christ, as expressed in the lyrics of the popular hymn, "You ask me how I know He lives, He lives within my heart." On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts arrive at First Corinthians chapter 15 and discuss the importance and historical reliability of Christ's bodily resurrection. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0412 Continuing their brief series through 1st Corinthians, the hosts discuss the subject of spiritual gifts as found in chapters 12-13. Are the gifts for today, and if so how are we to understand them? What about prophecy, words of knowledge, and the gift of tongues? These and many other issues will be addressed on this edition of the White Horse Inn. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0405 The White Horse Inn was recently added to stations WTLR 89.9 FM in State College, PA and WQJU 107.1 FM in Mifflintown, PA. The WHI will air at 9:00 on Saturdays begining April 4. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/radio_station_locatorR1.htm#PA For the past few weeks the hosts have been discussing some of the highlights of First Corinthians in order to see how Paul preached the gospel of Christ in a Pre-Christian culture. But in this program the focus centers not on preaching, but rather on receiving Christ in the Lord's Supper. How are we to understand what is happening in this meal, and why is it such an important issue for Paul? That's what's on tap this week on the White Horse Inn. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0329 Continuing their brief series through First Corinthians, the hosts this week take a look at the issue of meat sacrificed to idols. Though this might not be a hot issue on the front burner of today's church, this text helps us to see that believers sometimes bring their Pagan practices and habits into the church. Yet as the Apostle Paul instructs in his letter, everything we do must be examined in light of the gospel of Christ. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0322 Though Christians are being sanctified they have not yet become perfect, and thus continue to sin in various ways. But what should a church do when the sin is scandalous? How are we to relate to such people? Also, how should we relate to those outside the church? These and other issues from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians will be addressed on this edition of the White Horse Inn. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0315 Countless churches across the country offer relevant messages week after week that focus on wisdom for life, tips for marriage and family, money management, etc. But the Apostle Paul preferred a message of foolishness. Though "Greeks search for wisdom," he wrote, "we preach Christ crucified." What are the implications of this approach in our own day, and how might it transform our churches? Tune in to find out, as the hosts continue their discussion of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0308 Dr. R.C. Sproul recently reviewed Dr. Horton's newest book, _Christless Christianity_. Check out our website to read the review. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#sproul How should we preach Christ in a Post-Christian culture? Surprisingly, the answer to that question is best discovered by examining the way the Apostle Paul preached Christ in the context of his Pre-Christian culture. So on this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts are beginning a brief series walking through some of the highlights of Paul's first letter to the Corinthian church. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0301 The March/April issue of Modern Reformation has just been posted on-line. This issue is entitle "The Imitation of Christ http://www.modernreformation.org Mike Horton will be participating with many friends and colleagues including R. Scott Clark, W. Robert Godfrey, Darryl Hart, Hywel R. Jones and many others during this international conference from July 5-9, 2009 in Geneva, Switzerland for the Calvin Quincentenary. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/newsevents.htm#calvin500 Dr. Horton will be speaking at the 2009 Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology in Grand Rapids, MI on the topic of "Right With God: The Doctrine of justification. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/newsevents.htm#pcrt On this edition of the White Horse Inn Michael Horton continues his conversation with special guest Os Guinness, author of _The Case for Civility, And Why Our Future Depends on It_, published by HarperOne http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0222 On this special edition of the White Horse Inn Michael Horton talks with Os Guinness about pursuing civility in a Post-Christian culture. How are we best to make our case in the public square? In what ways have Christians failed as they have attempted to do this in recent years? Os is the author of numerous books on faith and culture, such as _Dining With the Devil_, _Time for Truth_, and most recently, _The Case for Civility, And Why Our Future Depends on It_. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0215 A special White Horse Inn recording with Mike Horton, Ken Jones, and special Guest Rob Norris on "Culturally Relevant Preaching". http://www.whitehorseinn.org/newsevents.htm#dctaping Our year-long theme this year is Christ in a Post-Christian Culture. But that implies that we once had a "Christian Culture." So what were the origins of Christendom, and why did the Christian West eventually abandon its faith? These questions and more will be addressed on this edition of the White Horse Inn. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0208 Three of the four White Horse Inn hosts will be at the St. Louis Spring Theology Conference 2009 hosted by Christ Presbyterian Church in St. Charles, Missouri April 24-25 http://www.whitehorseinn.org/newsevents.htm#stlstc Dr. Horton's fourth and final volume in his covenant systematic theology series, _People and Place: A Covenant Ecclesiology_, has won the 2009 _Christianity Today_ Book Award in the category of Theology/Ethics. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/newsevents.htm#pnpaward What is the most important task of the Christian Church in our time? Many Christians think the answer to that question has to do with some form of cultural transformation. But as the hosts discuss on this program, the Church's primary task has nothing to do with our own activity. Proclaiming the gospel of Christ crucified for sinners is foolishness in the eyes of the world, and sometimes also in the eyes of the Church. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0201 What was God's original purpose for mankind, and how did that purpose change after the Fall? What are we to do now that we have been expelled from Eden? And is this banishment eternal, or is there another way back to God's presence? These questions and more will be discussed on this edition of the White Horse Inn. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0125 Michael Horton will be speaking at an event sponsored by Providence Chruch (OPC) in Temecula California on the topic "What is the Gospel." Bring your friends to this informal, yet very important event. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/calendar.htm#temecula On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts continue their discussion of the relationship between Christianity and culture, focusing in particular on Augustine's important contribution to this conversation as found in his classic work, _The City of God_. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0118 Some Christians retreat from secular culture while others attempt to influence or govern it. Which approach is more Biblical, the Amish approach or that of Constantine? That's the topic for this edition of the White Horse Inn, and joining the program for this discussion is Dr. Craig Carter, author of _Re-thinking Christ and Culture: A Post-Christendom Perspective_. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/index.htm#0111 The four hosts of the White Horse Inn routinely travel around the country and the world speaking at conferences, giving lectures, and even preaching. In order to allow our listeners and supporters the chance to see and hear our hosts we have provided a calendar of all the events that we know about. http://www.whitehorseinn.org/calendar.htm# 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