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Mar 25, 2026 · 35 min
Must the church constantly think of new measures to get people to attend? Should pastors constantly mention current events? Adriel Sanchez and Aaron Simon discuss the pitfalls and opportunities when pastors and churches try to make the…
Mar 22, 2026 · 1h 22m
From congregational autonomy to regional presbyteries to episcopal oversight, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explain the scriptural reasoning and practical structures that shape how ecclesiology…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 18, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd hits the streets of downtown Atlanta and talks with a Hare Krishna who believes all religions lead to God—and a college student who isn’t sure what to believe. Different views, same issue. What sounds…
Mar 18, 2026 · 11 min
Jesus warned that false teachers would come in sheep's clothing. How do you spot them? Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains four key markers: bad fruit, being soft on sin, rejecting authority, and distorting the gospel. PARTNER WITH US -…
Mar 15, 2026 · 44 min
Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller evaluate theological answers generated by ChatGPT and discuss how to engage people who are outsourcing life's biggest questions to AI. PARTNER WITH US -…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 12, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • The push to abandon church buildings for “first-century house churches”: admirable or misguided? • Did the early church reject formal worship spaces, like church buildings? • Old Testament and synagogue patterns challenge the…
Mar 11, 2026 · 20 min
Who were Arius, Marcion, Montanus, and other top heretics? Why did they denounce orthodox teaching? Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains who the top nine heretics were and examines their views compared to orthodox Christianity. PARTNER WITH US…
Mar 8, 2026 · 42 min
How are social media platforms shaping women's beliefs about identity, faith, and the good life? Mary Van Weelden joins Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller to examine influential online trends and compare…
Mar 4, 2026 · 16 min
How much do Catholics and Protestants actually agree about what is considered to be the "word of God"? Reformed pastor Adriel Sanchez responds to @TheCounselofTrent and his video "The Protestant 'Word of God' Fallacy." PARTNER WITH US -…
Feb 25, 2026 · 48 min
How should Christians handle conflict in the church? Why do Jesus and Paul call us to pursue peace and bear with one another? Pastor Adriel Sanchez and Aaron Simon discuss church hurt, respond to influencers addressing religious trauma,…
Feb 22, 2026 · 48 min
How has Nietzsche's philosophy gained traction online and in the hearts and minds of young men? Caleb Wait joins Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller to trace the philosophical roots of the RedPill and…
Feb 19, 2026 · 8 min
What obligation does the civil government have to the church, and how should Christians relate to the state? While many of us may be weary of the infighting over political theology, Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains why wrestling with these…
Feb 8, 2026 · 50 min
Adam Francisco from 1517 joins Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller to discuss how Muslim apologists are using YouTube and social media to reach a new generation. They examine some of the most common…
Feb 4, 2026 · 12 min
What are the three main interpretations of the "sons of God" and the Nephilim in Genesis 6:1–4? Pastor Adriel Sanchez walks through each view and explains which one he finds most compelling. PARTNER WITH US -…
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Feb 4, 2026 · 5 min
Some years stand out in church history: 325, 1054, 1517. But the year 401 is more obscure. Today, Stephen Nichols takes us to a time when Augustine helped Christians in Carthage navigate conflict in the church and pressure from the world.…
Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson
Feb 2, 2026 · 4 min
Too often, a fundamental question is never asked in the church: How does God want to be worshiped? Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on true worship as the purpose of the Reformation and the purpose of our lives. Read the transcript:…
Feb 1, 2026 · 45 min
Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller answer audience questions on Jonathan Edwards, deliverance ministries, dispensationalism, infant baptism, recommended reading, and more. PARTNER WITH US -…
Jan 28, 2026 · 8 min
If we occasionally skip church for a sports game, what does that say about our view of what happens in worship? Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains why what happens in worship should drastically change how we approach church on Sunday. PARTNER…
Jan 21, 2026 · 37 min
Pastor Adriel and Aaron Simon discuss the interesting and sometimes awkward dynamics of small groups, and how they can potentially become a problem if they are elevated to the same level of importance as the church's worship on the Lord's…
Jan 14, 2026 · 11 min
Are the miraculous gifts of the New Testament normative for Christians today? As a cessationist, Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains how he understands the place of miraculous gifts in the church today. PARTNER WITH US -…
Jan 7, 2026 · 11 min
Adriel Sanchez explains the surprising history behind the modern movement of churches using grape juice instead of wine for communion, and how it was spearheaded by Dr. Thomas Bramwell Welch of Welch's Grape Juice in the 1900s. PARTNER…
Dec 31, 2025 · 7 min
Jesus's parables in the Gospels make up 35% of his teaching. Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains Jesus's formula for parables and why they're not just memorable analogies, but signs of judgment on unbelieving Israel. PARTNER WITH US -…
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Dec 31, 2025 · 5 min
Looking for a meaningful way to start the new year? Today, Stephen Nichols offers five practical suggestions for diving deeper into church history in 2026. Read the transcript:…
Dec 28, 2025 · 51 min
PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Pastor Adriel…
Dec 22, 2025 · 10 min
How can Christian parents disciple their kids at home? Pastor Adriel Sanchez shares how he leads family worship through songs, supplications, and stories. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a…
Dec 21, 2025 · 45 min
Sophia Holcomb joins Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller to explore how C. S. Lewis portrays a theology of creation, sin, redemption, sanctification, and new creation throughout The Chronicles of Narnia. From…
Dec 17, 2025 · 13 min
Is hell temporary or eternal? Pastor Adriel Sanchez addresses common misconceptions about hell, from rigid literalism about hellfire to the idea that it is only a temporary place of punishment, or a judgment that can be avoided by being…
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Dec 17, 2025 · 5 min
In the 1700s, Delaware witnessed powerful movements that shaped American Christianity. Today, Stephen Nichols continues exploring this colony's church history, from George Whitefield's Great Awakening preaching to the rise of Methodism.…
Dec 16, 2025 · 6 min
If you want the pure truth, you have to go back to the source. Today, Barry Cooper considers a rallying cry from the Reformation that calls us ever back again to God's Word, the source of true wisdom. Read the transcript:…
Dec 14, 2025 · 46 min
Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore Galatians 4–6, unpacking Paul's contrast between the Covenant of Works, the Covenant of Grace, and the New Covenant, as well as the freedom of life in the Spirit,…
Dec 10, 2025 · 32 min
Should a Christian ever be rebaptized? Pastor Adriel Sanchez and Core Christianity producer Aaron Simon discuss the confusion surrounding baptism in many evangelical churches and explain why a high view of baptism and the sacraments does…
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Dec 10, 2025 · 5 min
Though Delaware is small, its church history is rich. Today, Stephen Nichols explores how this middle colony was shaped by William Penn's vision of religious freedom, Anglican and Swedish influences, and enduring places of worship that…
Dec 7, 2025 · 45 min
Many have criticized the Reformation's understanding of justification, claiming it is either overstated or fundamentally mistaken. In this episode, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller walk through Galatians…
Dec 3, 2025 · 13 min
Pastor Adriel Sanchez shares his top five favorite Christmas hymns and carols, highlighting how their beautiful and rich theology not only nourishes us but also helps guard against heretical teachings about Jesus Christ. PARTNER WITH US -…
Nov 30, 2025 · 41 min
Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller play a fun game ranking theologians through church history. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two…
Nov 28, 2025 · 40 min
In this plenary session from TGC25, Andrew Wilson argues that you can't make sense of the book of Ephesians without understanding the necessity of Jesus's ascension. He characterizes the structure of Ephesians 4:1-16 as "mountain-shaped"…
Nov 26, 2025 · 10 min
"A quiet disposition and a heart giving thanks at any given moment is the real test of the extent to which we love God at that moment." - Francis Schaeffer. Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains why Scripture teaches that thanksgiving is…
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Nov 26, 2025 · 5 min
What shaped the Thanksgiving holiday as we know it? Today, Stephen Nichols explores the holiday's roots in colonial America, significant presidential proclamations, and enduring reflections on gratitude drawn from great figures in church…
Nov 23, 2025 · 52 min
Neo-Orthodoxy, fundamentalism, and the black church. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore the important figures who resisted or compromised with theological liberalism in the early 20th-century.…
Nov 19, 2025 · 33 min
"God doesn't just care that he is worshiped, he cares how he is worshiped." Pastor Adriel Sanchez and Core Christianity producer Aaron Simon discuss what Scripture says is fitting and acceptable in a worship service, and how many…
Nov 16, 2025 · 43 min
What do Charles Finney, Ellen G. White, and Joseph Smith have in common? They come from the "Burned-Over District." From revival tents to utopian communes, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore how…
Nov 12, 2025 · 17 min
In the latest doctrinal note, Mater Populi Fidelis, the Roman Catholic Church clarifies and modifies some of its language about the work of Mary. As a Protestant, Pastor Adriel Sanchez shares what he appreciates, and where he still pushes…
Nov 9, 2025 · 41 min
Meet Friedrich Schleiermacher, the "Father of Modern Liberal Theology." Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explain how Romanticism, culture, and personal doubt shaped Schleiermacher's theology and how he…
Nov 5, 2025 · 12 min
"Don't ever use the sovereignty of God as an excuse for inaction as a parent. And at the same time, don't assume that this is some kind of formula or Prosperity Gospel parenting that says, 'if you plant your seed of good parenting, it's…
Nov 2, 2025 · 45 min
Pietism promised renewal but redefined the teachings of the Reformation. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller trace how Pietism's focus on heartfelt devotion replaced the Reformation's core doctrines, paved…
Oct 29, 2025 · 9 min
Can places be haunted by demons? Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains that the Bible does, in fact, teach that demonic activity can be concentrated in certain areas. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a…
Oct 26, 2025 · 45 min
Is Anglicanism merely a "via media" without convictions? Was Cranmer only Henry's pawn? This conversation shows the depth of Anglican theology, the doctrinal weight of the Prayer Book, and the enduring mission of a communion shaped by the…
Oct 22, 2025 · 5 min
Will the new David movie point families to Christ, or just teach moral lessons? Pastor Adriel Sanchez breaks down the opportunities and dangers of Christian entertainment for kids and families. Discover why so much Bible-based media…
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Oct 22, 2025 · 5 min
What can archaeology teach us about the world of the Bible and the early church? Today, Stephen Nichols highlights how archeological discoveries bring historical context to the life and faith of God's people. Read the transcript:…
Oct 19, 2025 · 1h 14m
Is deeper political engagement faithfulness—or a fast track to compromise? In this candid conversation, Alisa and Jesse Westwood (Faith Reframed) wrestle with Christian political involvement in the wake of recent events, the rise of…
Oct 19, 2025 · 43 min
Baptists are often dismissed as anti-creedal individualists or confused Anabaptists. Walter Strickland shows instead their rich protestant heritage and why their convictions are not merely sectarian. PARTNER WITH US -…
Oct 17, 2025 · 47 min
Maybe no other movement in church history has spoken with greater spiritual insight on suffering than the Puritans. In this message recorded at TGC25, Ligon Duncan mines Puritan and Scottish Presbyterian writers for rare jewels of…
Oct 15, 2025 · 10 min
Is it possible to be a Christian apart from the church? Pastor Adriel Sanchez draws on church to history to explain why neglecting the body of Christ can be devastating to your spiritual health. PARTNER WITH US -…
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Oct 15, 2025 · 5 min
In AD 230, Christians in Galilee left behind a remarkable testimony to their faith in Christ. Today, Stephen Nichols examines the Megiddo Mosaic, uncovering five insights it provides into early church life. Read the transcript:…
Oct 12, 2025 · 43 min
Calvin was no tyrant presiding over a joyless Geneva. Nor was predestination the "center" of his theology. Michael Horton helps to unpack the true heart of Reformed teaching: union with Christ, God's glory in salvation, and a vision of…
Oct 8, 2025 · 6 min
Cultural Christianity "uses the language of the faith, but doesn't actually follow Jesus from the heart." Pastor Adriel explains the difference between this and true faith, and what to do if you think you're a cultural Christian. PARTNER…
Oct 5, 2025 · 45 min
Luther wasn't a mad monk or the founder of "individualism." Flawed though he was, he was a pastor-theologian gripped by the gospel. Bob Hiller helps clear away caricatures of antinomianism, antisemitism, and profligate monk, setting the…
Oct 2, 2025 · 1h 1m
In this episode, Alisa Childers sits down with Jon Root to examine two opposite but equally dangerous influences in the church today: the “3rd way” approach that seeks to keep Christians silent on politics, and the New Apostolic…
Oct 1, 2025 · 9 min
When we die, are our souls "present with the Lord" or do our souls "sleep"? What happens when unbelievers die? Pastor Adriel Sanchez discusses the intermediate state and what happens to the souls of Christians between their death and the…
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Oct 1, 2025 · 5 min
Why did many of the Reformers identify the pope as the antichrist? Today, Stephen Nichols continues his survey of Christian views on the antichrist and interpretations of the number 666, moving from the Reformation to the present day.…
Sep 24, 2025 · 11 min
Cultural Christianity "uses the language of the faith, but doesn't actually follow Jesus from the heart." Pastor Adriel explains the difference between this and true faith, and what to do if you think you're a cultural Christian. PARTNER…
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Sep 24, 2025 · 5 min
Who is the antichrist? The beast? The man of lawlessness? Today on episode 666 of the podcast, Stephen Nichols explores how several church fathers and medieval theologians wrestled with these questions—and whom they named as the…
Sep 17, 2025 · 8 min
"Don't judge" is a verse we often hear quoted. But does it really mean that Christians should avoid making moral judgments about others? Pastor Adriel debunks this common misunderstanding and explains how Christians are called to judge…
Sep 10, 2025 · 9 min
"Don't judge" is a verse we often hear quoted. But does it really mean that Christians should avoid making moral judgments about others? Pastor Adriel debunks this common misunderstanding and explains how Christians are called to judge…
Sep 3, 2025 · 8 min
Does John 14:13–14 mean Jesus will give us anything we ask for in prayer? Pastor Adriel Sanchez unpacks this often-misused verse, clarifies how prosperity preachers distort its meaning, and explains what it truly teaches about prayer and…
Aug 31, 2025 · 46 min
FREE BOOKLET - https://solamedia.org/offers/thewarwecantsee/ This essential guide examines what the Bible actually teaches about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare. Michael Horton and Justin Holcomb speak with Joseph Byamukama and…
Aug 27, 2025 · 8 min
FREE BOOKLET - https://solamedia.org/offers/thewarwecantsee/ This essential guide examines what the Bible actually teaches about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare. Pastor David Cassidy helps readers experience freedom from fear as they…
Aug 24, 2025 · 45 min
Recording from East Africa, Michael Horton and Justin Holcomb consider how Christians today can discern between true and false spiritual influences. Drawing from 1 John, the hosts discuss how orthodoxy is spiritual warfare, how Western…
Aug 20, 2025 · 9 min
FREE BOOKLET - https://solamedia.org/offers/thewarwecantsee/ This essential guide examines what the Bible actually teaches about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare. Pastor David Cassidy helps readers experience freedom from fear as they…
Aug 17, 2025 · 46 min
FREE BOOKLET - https://solamedia.org/offers/thewarwecantsee/ This essential guide examines what the Bible actually teaches about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare. The hosts have an eye-opening interview with author Ashley Lande about…
Aug 13, 2025 · 11 min
Is the mark of the beast physical or symbolic? Pastor Adriel Sanchez answers this question and clears up common misconceptions about interpreting the book of Revelation. BOOK GIVEAWAY: 500 COPIES! In partnership with Crossway, we're…
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Aug 13, 2025 · 5 min
Why study church history? Today, Stephen Nichols celebrates the twelfth anniversary of 5 Minutes in Church History by reflecting on twelve ways church history has enriched his faith and deepened his understanding of God's work through the…
Aug 10, 2025 · 42 min
Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller take a theological and biblical deep dive on demons. Drawing from Scripture and the Reformers, the hosts outline the origin, activity, and limits of demonic forces. FREE BOOKLET -…
Aug 6, 2025 · 7 min
BOOK GIVEAWAY: 500 COPIES! In partnership with Crossway, we're excited to give away 500 copies of Kevin DeYoung's new book, The Nicene Creed: An Introduction to the Basic Christian Faith. Visit the link to enter:…
Aug 3, 2025 · 41 min
Are angels real, personal beings or just ghosts from bygone eras? Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller unpack biblical texts, theological insights from the Reformation, and discuss the role of angels as messengers, ministers,…
Jul 30, 2025 · 10 min
Did you know that There are over 2000 verses in the Bible about money? Pastor Adriel Sanchez gives a scriptural overview on money and shares why so many of us struggle believing Jesus's promise that "it is more blessed to give than to…
Jul 27, 2025 · 39 min
Bishop Barron argues that the Reformation's legacy is 30,000 denominations and doctrinal chaos. Is Protestantism fatally fractured? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb address the charge of division by…
Jul 23, 2025 · 7 min
Pastor Adriel Sanchez discusses what the miraculous gift of tongues is (and isn't) according to Luke's description in Acts 2 and Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 12 and 14. BOOK GIVEAWAY: 500 COPIES! In partnership with Crossway, we're…
Jul 20, 2025 · 40 min
Does sola scriptura lead to chaos and individualism? Catholic theologian John Bergsma and Catholic podcaster Matt Fradd claim that rejecting the magisterium leaves Protestants without interpretive authority. Michael Horton, Bob Hiller,…
Jul 16, 2025 · 11 min
What is the doctrine of election—and does God really choose some for salvation? Pastor Adriel Sanchez breaks down what election means and explores the debate surrounding this often contentious doctrine. BOOK GIVEAWAY: 500 COPIES! In…
