
White Horse Inn
Applying the rich resources of the Reformation to today’s church in a weekly, multi-denominational roundtable discussion about theology and culture.
Latest episodes

Aug 27, 2023 • 40min
Triumph: The Death of Death
When the trials of tragedy and trauma feel overwhelming, we can forget the victory our Savior accomplished for us. Our own Creator came to us in the flesh—God’s one and only Son bore the full weight of sin and death, giving us everlasting life. We are undeserving; nevertheless, he defeated death for us. How do we remember this marvelous truth in the midst of chaos? How do we continue to have the full hope God intended for us? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland discuss how Jesus triumphs over death and suffering, and they reflect on how we wait on the Lord during our own difficult trials.

Aug 20, 2023 • 42min
Trauma: The Pain of Belief in a Sovereign God
This podcast explores trauma and the pain of belief in a sovereign God. It discusses the concept of lamentation, the impact of trauma, and the role of religious language and scripture in trauma recovery. It also highlights the power of genuine prayer and the contrast between grace and karma in religions. The podcast concludes by exploring how trauma relates to Christ's works and offering hope to those who grieve.

Aug 13, 2023 • 38min
Tragedy: Meaningful or Meaningless?
Exploring the concept of concurrence, God's sovereignty and transcendence in the face of evil, understanding evil and God's sovereignty, God's sovereignty and human freedom, finding meaning and hope in tragedy, and finding meaning in tragedy and the redemptive narrative are the most interesting topics discussed in this thought-provoking podcast.

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Aug 6, 2023 • 37min
Theorizing Evil: Is There Still a Place For Apologetics?
The podcast discusses the problem of evil and its relevance to Christian theology. It explores different philosophical responses to the problem, including atheism, postmodernism, and pantheism, and highlights their limitations. The chapter also delves into the concept of breaking laws and how it relates to the problem of evil. The speakers emphasize the importance of addressing the problem of evil thoughtfully and lovingly, and explore the Christian belief that Jesus' crucifixion offers hope and consolation in the face of suffering.

Aug 2, 2023 • 41min
The Church in America in the 21st Century with Guest Aaron Renn
In this bonus episode of White Horse Inn, Michael Horton interviews Aaron Renn about his aim of helping the church in America rise to the challenge of finding success in the 21st century.

Jul 30, 2023 • 40min
Identity in Christ
The secular world sees our identity as something that we achieve instead of receive. They take the brokenness of a fallen world and fashion it into identities in everything but Jesus Christ. So, how do we stand firm when the world pulls us to adopt these broken identities? How do we understand our natures in light of the God who carefully made us? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland break down what it means to live in Christ’s identity, not our own, and how we can firmly walk against the grain of our culture.

Jul 26, 2023 • 24min
Restoring Eve with Guest Kendra Dahl
In this bonus episode of White Horse Inn, Caleb Wait interviews Kendra Dahl about her article in Modern Reformation, "Restoring Eve." Listen in as they discuss potential interpretations of the woman's desire in Genesis 3:16 and its implications for the church today.

Jul 23, 2023 • 36min
Nature and Norms: Disentangling Created Essence from Social Stereotypes
Individualization seems to be ingrained into Western culture. Personal experience, self-proclaimed identity, toleration, and relative truth are the reigning figures of society. While God gives wisdom through his Scriptures, the norms and nature he has set for us are at constant odds with these prevailing cultural narratives. So how do we not fall prey to social stereotypes? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland discuss the challenges of today’s culture of relativity and gender stereotypes and how we can stay truthful to what God’s word says about our nature.

Jul 16, 2023 • 41min
Where Did We Go Wrong?
If God made both man and woman in his image as partners in the good work of filling up and caring for the earth, why does society seem to pit men and women against each other? Both in the church and in broader secular culture, men and women seem to be in competition rather than working in partnership. Could this be the reason why so many people are steeped with anxiety, gender confusion, or addiction? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland wrestle with the challenges of today’s culture, misconceptions within the church, and how to get back to the truth of God’s word.

Jul 9, 2023 • 40min
One Image: Male and Female
The conversation of gender identity seems to have swept into every crevice of our culture. From debating gender “norms” to questioning the concept of biological gender completely, society has demanded to have a say in how men and women should understand themselves and the roles they play. But what are the ramifications of allowing the world to tell what we are to be instead of Scripture? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland untangle the narrative of creation as male and female and the importance of the differences we have been given by our Creator.