To listen to the 30 most recent WHI broadcasts, head to our broadcast archives page at Oneplace. For list of older program topics, choose either 2004, 2005, 2006, or 2007.
September 7, 2008 An Interview with R.C. Sproul
On this edition of the White Horse Inn, Michael Horton talks with R.C. Sproul, Chairman of Ligonier Ministries and author of numerous books including The Holiness of God, The Truth of the Cross, and Knowing Scripture. Mike & R.C. discuss many of the themes relating to the year-long WHI theme, "Christless Christianity," and evaluate the overall health of Evangelical Christianity.
August 31, 2008 Vote for Jesus!
In a country without a king, do we find it harder to believe in the sovereignty of God, and easier to believe in the will, power and choice of man? To what extent has our democratic spirit of "one man, one vote" contributed to the success of Arminianism throughout the history of this nation?
On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts take a look at the corrosive effects of democracy on American Christianity.
August 24, 2008 American Deism
Many argue that America has always been a Christian nation and that the founding fathers of our nation were Bible-believing Christians. But is this really the case? On this edition of the program the hosts explore the subject of Deism, particularly in the writings of America's founding fathers, but also in the life and practice of contemporary American Christianity.
August 17, 2008 Jesus: Made in America
In what ways has our American culture shaped the ways in which we think about the person and work of Christ? That's the focus of this edition of the White Horse Inn as Michael Horton talks with Stephen Nichols, author of Jesus: Made in America, recently published by Inter-Varsity Press.
August 10, 2008 What Does it Mean to Worship?
Why do we go to Church? What is the purpose of worship? Are we there to serve God, or to be served? These questions and more will be discussed on this edition of the White Horse Inn with special guest Harold Senkbeil, author of Dying to Live and Sanctification: Christ in Action. Originally broadcast Jan. 28th, 1996.
August 3, 2008 Calling the Sheep to Become "Self-Feeders?"
A recent study conducted by Willow Creek Community Church discovered that the most committed among their church members were the most vocal about the lack of theological depth, and were among the the most dissatisfied with the worship. Yet the conclusion to the report was that Willow Creek needs to do a better job encouraging their members to become "self-feeders." The hosts will discuss this report, and offer some conclusions of their own on this edition of the White Horse Inn.
July 27, 2008 Who Needs Church?
In his recent book Revolution, George Barna suggests that Christians no longer need to join churches, but rather should simply look for life-coaches, and helpful information for spiritual growth via the internet. But can we simply do away with Church? What is the true role of the church? That's what's on tap this week at the White Horse Inn.
July 20, 2008 The Glory Story
On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts discuss the influence of both Pelagianism and Gnosticism in the American religious landscape. And the net result is what they refer to as "the Glory Story." In contrast to the theology of glory, however, the hosts make a case for recovering a clear understanding of the "theology of the cross."
July 13, 2008 American Pelagianism
Why have the doctrines of grace been so difficult to take root in the American soil? What is it about the way we think and act as a people that makes Pelagianism so common, if not our very "default setting?" On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts will continue their discussion of Pelagianism, with a particular focus on its influence in American religion and practice.
July 6, 2008 The Gospel According to Pelagius
Who was Pelagius and what did he teach about sin, grace and the gospel? Why have his views stayed with us through the centuries?
On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts will discuss the history and influence of Pelagianism, as they continue their series Christless Christianity.
June 29, 2008 Jesus, James & Paul
Do the messages of Jesus and Paul sometimes contradict one other? And what about James? Doesn't he teach that we are "justified by works, and not by faith alone"? Do various Biblical authors teach different theologies? That's what's on tap this week at the White Horse Inn (Originally broadcast on May 28th, 2006).
June 22, 2008 Repentance & Personal Transformation
On the last edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts discussed the problems associated with a pragmatic approach to the Christian faith. But does the Christian faith make a difference in a person's life? Is there a real "life-change?" How are we to think about remaining sin? These and other questions will be dealt with this week on the WHI.
June 15, 2008 Using God: The Gospel of Pragmatism
Why do so many sermons and Bible Studies focus almost entirely on "practical" application? Is a particular belief true simply because it works for you? On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts take a look at the philosophy of Pragmatism and its effects on contemporary Christian thought and practice.
June 8, 2008 Assuming the Gospel
What is the most important thing people need to regularly hear from the pulpit? Are churches guilty of assuming the gospel? These are some of the questions we put to pastors at a recent convention, and on this broadcast of the White Horse Inn the hosts will discuss these matters and interact with the results from our polls.
June 1, 2008 The Theology of N.T. Wright
On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts discuss the views of popular theologian N.T. Wright, focusing in particular on his understanding of the covenant, his ideas concerning the "new perspective on Paul," and even his view of the gospel itself. Where do the hosts agree with Bishop Wright? Where do they disagree? Tune in to find out!
May 25, 2008 Radical Informality
Previous generations wore suits to baseball games. Now many Americans show up at church in blue jeans and T-shirts. How has the cultural shift toward informality affected American Christianity over the last few decades? Join the White Horse Inn hosts as they evaluate the effects of "radical informality" on contemporary Christian thought and practice (Originally Aired Nov. 27th, 2005).
May 18, 2008 Selling Jesus
On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts take a look at the ways in which consumerism and market values have influenced contemporary Christian thought and practice. This program also features special guest R. Scott Clark, and was recorded before a live audience in Oceanside, CA.
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May 11, 2008 The Case for Theology & Apologetics (Part 2)
On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts continue to interact with recent polls taken at a pastors convention on the importance of understanding theology and Biblical terminology. They also respond to the great number of pastors who preferred the sharing of one's personal testimony over the use of apologetics to reach outsiders.
May 4, 2008 The Case for Theology & Apologetics
How important is it to know what you believe and why you believe it? Should the average Christian be informed about doctrines like justification and propitiation, or are those only for academic types? On this edition of the program the hosts discuss these question and interact with some on-the-street polls taken at a recent pastors convention.
April 27, 2008 Shallow Waters
How deep is your faith? Has the faith "once and for all delivered to the saints" been dumbed-down in contemporary churches? On this edition of the program, the hosts discuss the shallow nature of both American Culture generally, and contemporary Christian faith and practice more specifically.
April 20, 2008 The Gospel of Personal Relationship
It is often said that Christianity is a relationship rather than a religion. On this edition of the program the hosts interact with this popular view, and attempt to demonstrate that the focus upon one's relationship with God apart from understanding doctrine has always been a disastrous approach throughout the history of the Church.
April 13, 2008 The Gospel According to Barnes & Noble (Part 2) On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts continue to contrast the historic Christian gospel with numerous popular alternatives, especially those found in the religion and spirituality sections of major bookstore chains. In particular, the hosts interact with some of the bestselling books on pop-spirituality, as they continue their series "Christless Christianity."
April 6, 2008 The Gospel According to Barnes & Noble What are the "Gnostic Gospels" and why do books featuring these documents appear to dominate the religion and spirituality shelves of major bookstore chains? How do these documents differ from the traditional Gospels found in the New Testament? In addition to the regular WHI panel, this program also features an interview with Richard Bauckham, author of the widely acclaimed book, Jesus and the Eyewitnesses.
March 30, 2008 Broken Covenant
On this edition of the White Horse Inn Michael Horton talks with Parker T. Williamson of the Presbyterian Lay Commitee and author of the recently published: Broken Covenant: Signs of a Shattered Communion, a book that recounts Williamson's personal history inside the liberal PCUSA church body, and which also expresses his concern for the denomination's future.
March 23, 2008 Christianity vs. Liberalism
What are the main differences between classical vs. liberal approaches to the Christian faith? In the 1920's, J. Gresham Machen argued that these two perspectives were in reality two completely different religious systems. Was he right? That's the focus of this edition of the White Horse Inn as the hosts continue their discussion of "Christless Christianity."
March 16, 2008 Pierced for Our Transgressions
On this edition of the White Horse Inn, Michael Horton talks with Dr. Andrew Sach, one of the authors of a new book titled, Pierced for Our Transgressions: The Glory of Penal Substitution, about the various popular, yet inadequate, theories of the meaning and significance of the cross of Christ.
March 9, 2008 Tradition & Traditionalism What is the proper role of tradition within the Christian faith? And at what point does traditionalism become a barrier to faith, or a distraction from the central message of Christ and Him crucified? That's what is on tap this week, at the White Horse Inn!
March 2, 2008 Gift Centered Churches
What are the gifts of the Spirit? Are they still for today? Even if they are, is it possible that Christians in our time have placed too much emphasis on individual gifts, all to the exclusion of the gift giver? On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts will talk about the ways in which "Gift Centered Churches" help to promote "Christless Christianity" in our time.
February 24, 2008 I Come to the Garden Alone
Too often, churches in our day focus our attention on Christian experiences rather than Christ. In the process these bodies have emphasized the subjective over the objective, personal testimonies over historical facts, and self-centered spirituality over Biblical Christianity. On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts discuss "experience-centered belief" as they continue their series, "Christless Christianity."
February 17, 2008 What Would Moses Do?
Many Christians in our time read the Old Testament merely as a guide for moral lessons and instruction. But do the Bible heroes really provide good examples for good moral conduct? What is the best way to read the Old Testament? Tune in this edition of the White Horse Inn to find out.
February 10, 2008 Good Advice vs. Good News At the core of just about every major religion is something we call advice, or a set of instructions intended to help you live a better life. But is that what lies at the heart of the Christian faith? Tips and instructions for personal transformation? Whatever happened to the Christian gospel?
February 3, 2008 That's Entertainment!
In order to attract larger numbers, many churches throughout America have made their services more upbeat and entertaining. On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts examine the history of this confusion between Church and Theatre, as they continue their series "Christless Christianity."
January 27, 2008 Political Temptation
2008 is an election year and many churches will be distracted from their focus on the city of God, to the governments of men. What is the business of the church? Should it play a political role? On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts discuss the proper biblical relationship between church and state.
January 20, 2008 Joel Osteen: A Case Study in American Religion
Why is Joel Osteen so popular? Is he a faithful representative of the Christian Faith, or is his message more about self-help and personal motivation? On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts will examine the theology of this bestselling author as they continue their series "Christless Christianity."
January 13, 2008 Crossless Christianity Many Christian leaders today point to Jesus as a good moral guide (WWJD), an inspirational figure of self-sacrifice, or one who resolves our problem with loneliness. And in doing so, these shepherds have managed to avoid one of the most central teachings of the entire Bible; namely Jesus' atoning sacrifice for sinners.
January 6, 2008 Christless Christianity
Countless sermons in churches across the country focus on moralistic concerns and personal transformation. But has Christ gotten lost in the shuffle? Have we inverted Paul's warnings by intentionally preaching ourselves, and not Christ crucified? On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts introduce the new theme for 2008: Christless Christianity!
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