Best Solas Media Podcasts (2025)

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Homeschooling with Grace: A Conversation with Leilani Melendez on Down Syndrome, Biblical Foundations, and Supportive Communities 48:05

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In this episode of Homeschool Conversations, I chat with Leilani Melendez—homeschooling mom of four, experienced teacher, and creator of Living with Eve. Leilani shares her personal journey of transitioning from the classroom to homeschooling, and how her perspective on education has shifted over the years. With warmth and honesty, Leilani talks ab…

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What We Believe 24:55

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Rev. Dr. Douglas Krengel shares his extensive research on the anniversary of the Nicene Creed turning 1700 years old this year. In 325 AD, Emperor Constantine called together a universal church council in order to unify the whole church around the biblical truth about the person of Jesus Christ. While the theology stated in this Creed is currently …

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The Burned-Over District: The Sectarians that Shaped the American Church 43:10

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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 19th-Century upstate New York became ground zero for America's religious experiments. PARTNER WITH US - https://sola…

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Thankful For Our Daily Bread 24:05

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In 1906, the American journalist Alfred Henry Lewis stated, "There are only nine meals between mankind and anarchy." In this season of Thanksgiving, we don’t always recognize the many things we have to be thankful for, even for the safety of our food and the wide availability of products on store shelves. Today we are talking with Gary Huddleston, …

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Ep1166 | Matan Kadim: Identity Drives Fitness 1:04:20

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Matan Kadim’s path into fitness began with a personal struggle and grew into a career of coaching and international learning. He argues that real change comes not from short-term resolutions but from identity-level shifts: who you see yourself as. Training, he explains, is not just against comfort zones but against evolutionary programming for ease…

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The Seven Deadly Sins of Pastoral Ministry with Jamin Goggin 48:22

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Jamin Goggin joins Michael Horton to discuss his latest book, Pastoral Confessions: The Healing Path to Faithful Ministry. With decades of experience in pastoral ministry, Goggin reveals the temptations and sins that uniquely plague the pastoral vocation. ADVENT DEVOTIONAL - https://solamedia.org/offers/heavencamedown/?sc=AP2511V Reflect on the won…

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Ep1165 | Neta Bresler: Mind Art for Tech Teams 40:15

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Neta Bresler’s journey began with a childhood magic kit and evolved into a 1,500-student academy and global recognition as a top mentalist. Today, he reframes mentalism as “mind art”—a discipline that maps human blind spots and leverages them to teach, not just entertain. With stories like the “magic wand” blind spot and his red-to-purple team anal…

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The Harmony of Learning: Greg Wilbur on Music, the Quadrivium, and Loving God Through Beauty 51:48

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In today's episode we welcome Greg Wilbur, founder and president of New College Franklin, award-winning composer, and passionate advocate for the recovery of classical education's Quadrivium. Greg Wilbur shares how his lifelong love of music began in his family home where his mother taught piano lessons and his father pastored their church. His jou…

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Schleiermacher: The Man Behind Protestant Liberalism 41:35

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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 transformed faith and doctrine into feeling as he reimagined Christianity for the modern age. PARTNER WITH US - htt…

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Shepherding Souls 24:38

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Why does the church need pastors? How does the church prepare pastors? In the Bible, the office of shepherd, or pastor, is not only described, but is prescribed for the church. Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Boyle (Ph.D., University of Michigan), the Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, introduces th…

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Charlotte Mason, Shakespeare, and Teen Entrepreneurship 29:00

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Homeschooling can open the door to deep connections, joyful learning, and creative opportunities. Just ask Nadia, a teen ballerina and entrepreneur who has been immersed in Charlotte Mason homeschooling since childhood. In this Homeschool Conversation, Nadia shares how her education sparked a lifelong love of Shakespeare, prepared her for college-l…

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Pietism: The Movement That Co-opted the Reformation 45:50

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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 the way for the Enlightenment, and continues to shape modern evangelicalism. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.o…

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Reformers or Revolutionaries? Why the Church Needed the Reformation 37:40

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Michael Horton, Gavin Ortlund, and Jordan B. Cooper discuss whether the Reformers were true reformers, or radical revolutionaries who broke away from the church. What was the historical context of the Reformation? Were the Reformers justified in their calls for change and in their early doctrinal arguments? DEFENDING THE REFORMATION is a 6 part ser…

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The Three Solas of The Reformation 24:52

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Sola scriptura, sola gratia and sola fide, that is, scripture alone, by grace alone, through faith alone. Join host Pastor David Schultz as he welcomes the Rev. Dr. Laurence White to the Engaging Truth microphone to offer comment on the basis of Luther's efforts to reform the church.

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Climate, Faith, and Stewardship: A Conversation with Dr. Cal Beisner and Dr. David Legates 46:32

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I recently had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Cal Beisner and Dr. David Legates, co-authors of Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism. Together, we explored the intersection of climate science, biblical stewardship, and how Christian families can think faithfully and rationally about these often controversial topics. Find show notes and full …

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The Most Misunderstood Tradition of the Reformation 45:11

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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 gospel. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll rec…

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Hosea and Gomer 24:24

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Modern day sexual morals (or lack thereof) are vigorously debated inside and outside the church today. God selected a wife for the prophet Hosea. Her name was Gomer. Gomer’s sexual expression would fit in well with today’s hyper-sexual culture. Yet, despite Gomer’s numerous flings, Hosea repeatedly received her back as his wife. In this interview, …

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Learning and Living Church History with Five Solas Media 54:27

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When I sat down with the Lamberth family (parents and kids!) of Five Solas Media, I knew it would be a conversation full of encouragement, creativity, and a contagious love for church history. This homeschool family has turned their passion for history and the gospel into films, podcasts, and resources that are blessing families around the world. F…

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The Most Misunderstood Movement of the Reformation 43:49

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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 - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Redisc…

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Lutheran Women in Mission 24:55

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Interested in missions? Then this interview is for you. Lutheran Women in Mission, also known as the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML), is a leader in the world-wide mission to share the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Sally Krueger serves in part of this mission field as the President of the Texas District chapter of LWML. Listeners will le…

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Is Christianity Anti-Calvinist? Theologian Responds to Peter Thiel and Ross Douthat 16:51

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Why is tech billionaire, Peter Thiel, interested in dispensational eschatology, gnosticism, and Calvinism? Michael Horton responds to Ross Douthat's conversation with Peter Thiel about the anti-christ and transhumanism. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books a…

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Simplifying Homeschool with Christine Keys 40:06

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Homeschooling is a journey filled with both joy and challenges, and no two families do it exactly the same way. In this episode of Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology, I chat with Christine Keys, a second-generation homeschool mom of three in New Zealand. Christine shares her unique perspective as both a former homeschool student an…

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The Most Misunderstood Theologian of the Reformation 43:29

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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 grace that liberates rather than enslaves. DEFENDING CALVINISM - https://solamedia.org/offers/forcalvinism?sc=AP25…

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Heart of Texas Foundation College of Ministry - Part 2 24:56

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Faith draws us to eternity, while rehabilitation is one of its fruits today. . . A wonderful benefit to every citizen is that true moral rehabilitation is happening in many prisons. Real rehabilitation is happening with inmates, prior to their release, all working to keep us safer. One couple, Grove and Dr. Brenna Norwood, have made it their lives'…

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Daniel Nayeri: Truth, Story, Hospitality, and Hope 1:12:09

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Stories shape the way we see the world, connect with others, and find hope in the midst of hardship. In this episode, I had the privilege to interview one of my favorite living authors Daniel Nayeri, whose books Everything Sad is Untrue and The Many Assassinations of Samir the Seller of Dreams have captivated readers with their honesty, humor, and …

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The Most Misunderstood Man of the Reformation 45:50

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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 record straight on Martin Luther. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE So…

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Heart of Texas Foundation College of Ministry - Part 1 24:56

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Faith draws us to eternity, while rehabilitation is one of its fruits today. . . A wonderful benefit to every citizen is that of true moral rehabilitation is happening in many prisons. Real rehabilitation is happening with inmates, prior to their release, all working to keep us safer. One couple, Grove and Dr. Brenna Norwood, have made it their liv…

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Narration as the Art of Learning: A Conversation with Adrienne Freas 53:21

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What is narration in homeschooling, and why does it matter so much in a Charlotte Mason or classical education? In this episode of Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology, I talk with Adrienne Freas (homeschool veteran, grandmother, author, and classical education consultant) about the art of narration. Adrienne shares how narration goe…