Before entering public office, Ben Sasse served as executive director of White Horse Inn and Modern Reformation at Sola Media. On February 7, 2026, he joined longtime friends Michael Horton and Dan Bryant to discuss his cancer diagnosis, the early days of Sola Media, and the hope of the gospel.

As director of programs at Sola Media from 1998 to 2000, Ben Sasse helped articulate our vision for a modern reformation. "[We want to teach] individuals about historic Protestant theology," Sasse wrote, "creating a community of Protestants who take their particular church bodies and confessions very seriously, and (not "but") take their pan-Protestant, evangelical identity seriously as well." Ben's work in Sola's early years was invaluable in advancing our mission to serve the church with resources for reformation. We are profoundly grateful for his work, his friendship, and the legacy he has helped build.

0:00 An update on Ben Sasse's cancer diagnoses and treatment

6:55 Ben Sasse's history with Sola Media and friendship with Mike Horton

11:50 What is the gospel?

17:04 How Ben's theological knowledge shaped his time as a US Senator

20:35 How theology helps us face death and suffering

26:28 How can I reorder the priorities of of my life?

32:04 1 Corinthians 15, the resurrection, and the reason we have to die

35:17 "AND THE DEAD SHALL BE RAISED"

40:44 Gallows humor

45:21 Heidelberg Catechism Q&A

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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.

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Is the church visible or invisible? How important are aesthetics in the church? How does the church move from one place and time to another and still remain the church? Gavin Ortlund, Michael Horton, and Jordan Cooper discuss how Protestants understand the institutional nature of the church and its continuity through history.

DEFENDING THE REFORMATION is a 6 part series bringing together Gavin Ortlund, Jordan Cooper, and Michael Horton to address some of the most prominent criticisms of the Reformation and key Protestant doctrines. Were the Reformers true reformers or radical revolutionaries? Does Sola Scriptura undermine church tradition? Is Sola Fide merely a product of nominalism? Together, these Protestant theologians examine the historical context, theological depth, and biblical fidelity of the Reformation.

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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/

Michael Horton is joined by Yale historian Carlos Eire to discuss his new book, Magician and Mechanic: The Roots of "Spiritual but Not Religious" from the Renaissance to the Scientific Revolution. Together, they explore the true story behind secularization and why the modern mind is natively anti-religious.

Magician and Mechanic

The second volume of Michael Horton's Divine Self series, a stunning history of "spiritual but not religious" thought in Western culture.

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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 Sanchez. We believe these books can guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life.

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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.

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What is your only comfort in life and in death? Dr. R. Scott Clark joins Michael Horton to discuss his 1,000 page commentary on one of the greatest Protestant confessions: the Heidelberg Catechism. Learn the story behind the catechism and why it is such a rich text of theology and piety for Christians today.

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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 Sanchez. We believe these books can guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life.

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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/

Michael Horton, Gavin Ortlund, and Jordan B. Cooper address some of the most common criticisms of sola fide (justification by faith alone in Christ alone) and help Protestants understand the biblical defense of the doctrine and what is at stake if it is lost.

DEFENDING THE REFORMATION is a 6 part series bringing together Gavin Ortlund, Jordan Cooper, and Michael Horton to address some of the most prominent criticisms of the Reformation and key Protestant doctrines. Were the Reformers true reformers or radical revolutionaries? Does Sola Scriptura undermine church tradition? Is Sola Fide merely a product of nominalism? Together, these Protestant theologians examine the historical context, theological depth, and biblical fidelity of the Reformation.

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When you become a partner today, you'll receive two books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Adriel Sanchez.

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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/

Gavin Ortlund, Jordan Cooper, and Michael Horton address the criticism that the Reformation's view of salvation is based on nominalist metaphysics, revealing why this caricature isn't accurate and why sola gratia and sola fide find their roots in Scripture.

DEFENDING THE REFORMATION is a 6 part series bringing together Gavin Ortlund, Jordan Cooper, and Michael Horton to address some of the most prominent criticisms of the Reformation and key Protestant doctrines. Were the Reformers true reformers or radical revolutionaries? Does Sola Scriptura undermine church tradition? Is Sola Fide merely a product of nominalism? Together, these Protestant theologians examine the historical context, theological depth, and biblical fidelity of the Reformation.

GIVEAWAY: https://solamedia.org/offers/creeds?sc=NN2511V

In partnership with Crossway, we're excited to give away 100 copies of Chad Van Dixhoorn's Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms.

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When you become a partner today, you'll receive two books as our thanks:

Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Adriel Sanchez.

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In Heaven Came Down, Michael Horton encourages us to see the wonder of Advent: the Almighty veiled in flesh, present with his people not to terrify but to save.

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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/

Did Constantine invent Christianity and Christmas to unite his empire? Theologian Michael Horton reviews and debunks a piece of AI generated content on the origins of Christianity and Christmas.

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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 Sanchez. We believe these books can guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life.

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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/

Michael Horton, Gavin Ortlund, and Jordan B. Cooper discuss how Scripture and tradition are distinct and if the doctrine of Sola Scriptura undermines church authority.

DEFENDING THE REFORMATION is a 6 part series bringing together Gavin Ortlund, Jordan Cooper, and Michael Horton to address some of the most prominent criticisms of the Reformation and key Protestant doctrines. Were the Reformers true reformers or radical revolutionaries? Does Sola Scriptura undermine church tradition? Is Sola Fide merely a product of nominalism? Together, these Protestant theologians examine the historical context, theological depth, and biblical fidelity of the Reformation.

GIVEAWAY: https://solamedia.org/offers/creeds?sc=NN2511V

In partnership with Crossway, we're excited to give away 100 copies of Chad Van Dixhoorn's Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms.

PARTNER: https://solamedia.org/partner?sc=AS2502V

When you become a partner today, you'll receive two books as our thanks:

Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Adriel Sanchez.

ADVENT DEVOTIONAL: https://solamedia.org/offers/heavencamedown/?sc=AP2511V
In Heaven Came Down, Michael Horton encourages us to see the wonder of Advent: the Almighty veiled in flesh, present with his people not to terrify but to save.

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/