
Know What You Believe with Michael Horton
In the 21st century, the church faces some odd headwinds. Technological advancement is accelerating, congregations are fracturing, and things like astrology and New Age spirituality are becoming more mainstream. It’s more important than ever to thoughtfully engage with cultural trends outside of the church and theological disagreements within the church.
“Know What You Believe with Michael Horton” is Sola Media's podcast dedicated to engaging today’s thought leaders through response videos, interviews, apologetic discussion, and more.
In a combative media landscape, our goal is to provide clarity, find common ground, and help equip you to engage with trends and popular ideas from many of today’s most prominent figures.
Latest episodes

Feb 7, 2025 • 37min
The Church and the West's Meaning Crisis with Glen Scrivener and Michael Horton
Glen Scrivener (@SpeakLifeMedia) joins Michael Horton to discuss low tide evangelism and the modern meaning crisis rippling through western culture. While some are seeking to liberate themselves from the metaphysical assumptions of Christianity, others are trying to reassert a will to power, and still others are experiencing a kind of Christian revival. It's a glorious mess, ripe with opportunities for evangelism and discipleship alike. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Jan 21, 2025 • 16min
What Do You Think of Jesus, Joe? Theologian Michael Horton Responds to Joe Rogan and Wesley Huff
Apologist and New Testament scholar, Wesley Huff recently appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience. In their three-hour discussion, Wes Huff skillfully walked through the evidence for the reliability of the biblical Scriptures compared to Gnostic texts, examined the evidence for the resurrection, and explored eyewitness accounts. Michael Horton responds to the conclusion of their conversation, where Huff asks Rogan, “What do you think of Jesus?” Rogan's answer is both important and instructive for Christians today, as it sheds light on how many secular people in the 21st century perceive Jesus. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Jan 9, 2025 • 1h 1min
Postliberalism, America, and the Church with James Wood, David VanDrunen, and Adriel Sanchez
Michael Horton is joined by James Wood, David VanDrunen, and Adriel Sanchez for a roundtable discussion on postliberalism, the church’s involvement in politics, and the nation’s involvement in directing its citizens towards that which is their highest, spiritual good. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Dec 23, 2024 • 19min
Did Pagan Myths Influence the Virgin Birth? | Michael Horton Responds to Bart Ehrman
Is the Bible’s depiction of the virgin birth something that was influenced by other ancient tropes and pagan myths? Michael Horton responds to claims from Bart Ehrman on the Bible and the virgin birth and its similarities to other ancient stories. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Dec 12, 2024 • 21min
Are Modern People Waking Up to Spiritual Truths? | Michael Horton Responds to Jonathan Pageau
As modern life seems to leave more and more people empty, there is a growing interest in ideas and spiritual practices that are more “enchanted.” But is this search for meaning pushing people to Christianity and the church? Michael Horton responds to Jonathan Pageau and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick as they discuss the meaning crisis in modernity and what the church can do and say in our cultural moment. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Nov 28, 2024 • 19min
The Incarnation: Myth or Fact? Michael Horton Responds to Jordan Peterson and Richard Dawkins
Does it truly matter if the virgin birth is a historical fact or not? Michael Horton responds to Jordan Peterson, Richard Dawkins, and Alex O'Connor as they debate about the value and historicity of the virgin birth and other biblical claims. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Nov 12, 2024 • 16min
Was Nicaea About Power? Michael Horton Responds to Alex O’Connor and Elaine Pagels on Gnosticism
Is orthodox doctrine simply an oppressive monopoly? Did early Christianity include gnosticism? Renowned scholar Elaine Pagels has made this case for many years. In this episode, theologian Michael Horton responds to Pagels's claims as she appears on the Within Reason Podcast with Alex O'Connor. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Oct 29, 2024 • 20min
Can the Reformation Be Blamed for Secularization? Michael Horton Responds to Tom Holland
Can modern atheism be traced back to Martin Luther? Historian Tom Holland of the The Rest is History Podcast says that it might. Professor and Reformed theologian Michael Horton responds to Holland's analysis and tries to answer the question of whether Protestant Reformers like Luther did indeed stand at the head of the secularization of the West. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/