The State of the Church

Welcome to the first White Horse Inn program of the “Romans Revolution” series for 2006! The hosts begin to set the context for this series by discussing the state of American Evangelicalism and help us to get a better grasp of the beliefs and practices of American Evangelicals today.

As we continue to set the context for our new year-long series in the Book of Romans, the hosts examine how and why sentiment has replaced doctrine in contemporary Christianity, and the impact this has had on the church. They also converse with David Murrow, author of Why Men Hate Going to Church.

In what ways do many of today’s best-selling Christian books and sermons resemble the language and messages heard in the category called “Self-Help?” Is it true that “God helps those who help themselves?” How is a person actually saved? Don’t miss this edition of the White Horse Inn!

Are we living in a predominately secular culture? If so, what impact does this have on what Christians believe? Have secular values infiltrated the church? Special guest, Gene Edward Veith, Cultural Editor for World Magazine, joins the hosts to reflect on these questions.

What is so unique about the Book of Romans that it has had such a great impact on the church throughout history? Tune in this week as the hosts outline the “big picture” of Paul’s letter to the Romans and discuss its incredible historical influence. Joining the hosts again on this program is World Magazine […]

In Romans 1:16, Paul declares that he is “not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God unto salvation.” The gospel is undeniably central to the Book of Romans. But what is the gospel, and why is it so powerful?

When was the last time you heard a message about the wrath of God? Is this biblical concept being downplayed by contemporary Christians? What effect might this have on how Christians view the suffering and death of Jesus Christ on our behalf? Tune in to this edition of the White Horse Inn to tackle these […]

Paul argues in Romans 1 that in creation, God and his attributes are “clearly perceived” by all men. How, then, do we explain atheism? How should Christians respond to those who claim that God does not exist? Find out this week on the White Horse Inn!

Is it enough to believe in “Judeo-Christian values,” or does God also require us to perform the moral law? On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts discuss the second chapter of Romans in our year-long series on the Romans Revolution.

In Romans 2, Paul writes that there will be “glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good…” Does this mean that it’s possible to live a life that pleases God? Can we really be saved by our good works? Tune in to this edition of the White Horse Inn to find out!

Scott Keith from ‪1517.org‬ joins Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb to discuss how churches can recover high views of preaching and the sacraments, as well as robust views and practices around vocation.

Is it wrong for a church to be seeker sensitive? Pastor Adriel Sanchez expounds on the differences between seeker-sensitive and seeker-driven churches, and why ordering our services to be palatable for certain demographics is a way of domesticating the worship of God.

Episode 1582 | According to Pew Research, only 51% of self-identified Christians attend church regularly. Pastor Adriel Sanchez is joined by Caleb Keith from ‪1517 where they both argue that this crisis is not primarily cultural, but theological. Most Christians are simply unaware what the church actually is, what happens there, and why nothing else can replace it.

I’ve rolled into church many a Mother’s Day morning with a heavy heart and deflated expectations. There were years of singleness, and then miscarriage, when I felt invisible in the pew, wondering if I would ever wear the title of “mother” myself. Then came holidays where I felt steamrolled by the demands of raising babies […]