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The Pactum
Theological Discussion for Christ's Church The Pactum is shorthand for the Latin Pactum Salutis. The Pactum Salutis is the trinitarian covenant made before the foundation of the world spoken of in texts such as Ephesians 1 and John 17. It is also known as the covenant of redemption. According to the pactum salutis, the triune God who works all things after the counsel of His will commits to save elect sinners. Since the pactum salutis is the basis for all of God's work in human history, we find…
Episodes
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Ep. 108 - Reasons for Unbelief
In this Lone Ranger episode, Pat provides a brief follow up to the recent Objections to Christianity series. Listen in as Pat talks about reasons for unbelief.
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Ep. 107 - Objections 3.0
Pat and Mike continue their series on objections to the Christian faith. Listen in as they talk about objections such as "the Bible promotes immorality" and…
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Ep. 106 - Objections 2.0
Pat and Mike continue their discussion of objections to Christianity. How do we respond to those who say, "Love is my religion" or "I don't believe in God, I…
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Ep. 105 - Objections
Pat and Mike begin a short series on objections to the Christian faith. Listen in as they talk about five objections and how we as Christians should think…
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Ep. 104 - Catholicism
Join Pat and Mike as they talk about Catholicism this week. They talk about what they like, significant disagreements, major differences from Protestantism…
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Ep. 103 - Getting The Gospel Right
In this special live episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Mike Abendroth from No Compromise Radio, Jon and Justin from Theocast, and R. Scott Clark from the…
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Ep. 102 - Women's Ministry
Join Pat in this episode as he sits down to talk all things Women's Ministry with special guests Nicole Schmoll and Heidi Meade.
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Ep. 101 - Leadership 101
Pat and Mike sit down to talk about leadership in the local church with special guest, Dave Guthrie.
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Ep. 100 - G-law-spel
Join Pat and Mike as they celebrate their 100th episode by discussing one of their favorite topics, Law & Gospel. Resources mentioned in this episode: -…
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Ep. 99 - Mormonism
In this episode Pat and Mike discuss Mormonism. How did it start? What do Mormons believe about God? Redemption? Revelation? This and much more on this week's…
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Ep. 98 - Happy Holy Day
This time of year has us thinking about holidays. What holidays should Christians be celebrating? How do we think about holidays? Resources mentioned in this…
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Ep. 97 - Trans
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss the transgender craze. What does the Bible have to say? How did we get here? What can be done? Resources mentioned in…
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Ep. 96 - Pactum Responsum
In this Pactum Responsum episode, Pat and Mike talk about topics ranging from Sola Fide to Christian Nationalism.
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Ep. 95 - Israel Matters
Did you know Israel is a real place? Did you know that giraffe milk is kosher? Join Pat and Mike as they discuss seven things that Christians should know about…
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Ep. 94 - Pactum Responsum
Pat and Mike work their way through more listener questions on this responsum episode. They cover topics like Nazerene doctrine, dispensationalism, evil and…
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Ep. 93 - Pactum Responsum
Join Pat and Mike for this Responsum episode where they answer pactumverse questions on topics such as confessions, hermeneutics, coffee, and more! Resources…
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Ep. 92 - Soli Deo Gloria
In this fifth and final installment of the series on the Five Solas, Pat and Mike discuss Soli Deo Gloria. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Church…
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Ep. 91 - Sola Fide
Pat and Mike continue their series on the five solas for the month of October with Sola Fide. Join in on the conversation as we consider sola fide…
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Ep. 90 - Solus Christus
In this third enstallment of their series on the five solas, Pat and Mike talk about Solus Christus.
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Ep. 89 - Sola Gratia
Pat and Mike discuss Sola Gratia as they continue to make their way through the five solas.
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Ep. 88 - Sola Scriptura
During the month of October Pat and Mike will be discussing one of the Five Solas each week. This week they discuss Sola Scriptura. Resources Mentioned in this…
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Ep. 87 - Dealing with Discouragement
There is a lot to be discouraged by these days. Politics, pain, disease, sin, issues in your family, issues in the church, and the list could go on! Join Pat…
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Ep. 86 - The State of Theology
This week, Mike and Pat briefly discuss some of the findings in The State of Theology survey from Ligonier Ministries. You can find the full results of the…
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Ep. 85 - The Pactum Salutis
In this quick moving episode, Mike and Pat talk about their top ten reasons that the covenant of redemption matters.
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Ep. 84 - Roulette with No Compromise
Pat is joined by Mike Abendroth this week to talk about some books that can be found in the NoCo library. Mike Abendroth is is the Senior Pastor of Bethlehem…
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Ep. 83 - Questioning the Covenant of Works
Is salvation by works? Is the Covenant of Works gracious? What is mono-covenantalism? Mike asks Pat these questions and more as they continue discussing the…
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Ep. 82 - Covenant of Works Litmus 2
Join in as Pat and Mike wrap up thier discussion on the covenant of works, one of their most favorite doctrines to talk about.
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Ep. 81 - Covenant of Works Litmus
This episode begins a two part look at the covenant of works. Join in as Pat and Mike talk about one of their most favorite doctrines to talk about.
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Ep. 80 - Expository Warning
Expository preaching. What exactly is it and should it be THE test to determine if a church is teaching sound doctrine? Join Pat and Mike for a discussion and…
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Ep. 79 - What About Aquinas?
Who was Thomas Aquinas? Why does he matter and what should we make of him? Pat and Mike talk about these questions and more in this week's episode. Resources…
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Ep. 78 - Poolside Pactum
Pat and Mike spend time answering live questions from members of the Pactumverse at the Ligonier Regional Conference in Escondido, CA. They talk about topics…
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Ep. 77 - Sacred Bond
In this episode Pat and Mike are joined by special guest, Zach Keele. We discuss covenant theology, how to read the Bible, and Zach's culinary endeavors…
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Ep. 76 - Suffering and the Sovereignty of God
In this episode Pat sits down with special guest, Jenny Hare, to talk about suffering and the sovereignty of God. Jenny is a cancer survivor and offers some…
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Ep. 75 - The Reformation Study Bible
In this episode Pat and Mike sit down with Chris Larson, President of Ligonier Ministries, to talk about The Reformation Study Bible. Chris Larson is president…
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Ep. 74 - Biographies
Pat and Mike talk about the benefits of reading biographies and give some recommendations of biographies that you may find interesting. Resources mentioned in…
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Ep. 73 - Preaching
Join Pat and Mike as they offer tips about preaching and how to be better at communicating in the pulpit. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Preaching the…
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Ep. 72 - Antinomianism
Join Pat and Mike for a discussion on Anitnomianism. They talk about things like what is antinomianism, why is it bad, and what are some ways to deal with it?…
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Ep. 71 - Pactum Responsum
In this Lone Ranger Responsum episode, Pat answers questions on Israel, Doctrine of God, Politics, Imputation, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: -…
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Ep. 70 - Human Sexuality
Pat sits down in this episode with Chris Gordon to discuss his new book, The New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality. Chris Gordon is senior minister of…
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Ep. 69 - Will it Cult?
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss a top ten list of common cultic signs and characteristics.
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Ep. 68 - FADianity
This week Pat and Mike talk about the fads that we see come and go in evangelicalism. They offer an alternative and solution to those looking to the next shiny…
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Ep. 67 - Pietism
Join Pat and Mike as they discuss pietism which originated in the 1600s but is still alive and well in evangelicalism today. Resources mentioned in this…
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Ep. 66 - Pactum Responsum
In this spicy Q&A Pactum Responsum episode, Pat and Mike answer listener questions on topics like Law/Gospel, Bible translation, Eschatology, and more…
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Ep. 65 - Pelagianism
This week Pat and Mike talk about Pelagianism and his cousin Semi-Pelagianism. Join us for another installment of Help from Heretics. Mentioned in this…
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Ep. 64 - Arianism
Pat and Mike return to the Help from Heretics series and discuss Arianism. Resources mentioned: - Know the Heretics by Justin Holcomb - Simply Trinity by…
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Ep. 63 - True or False (Part 2)
Pat and Mike finish working through the remaining questions from the White Horse Inn Basic Doctine Quiz. Resources mentioned in this episode: - WHI Basic…
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Ep. 62 - True or False (Part 1)
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss ten questions from the White Horse Inn Doctrine Quiz. Take the quiz and see how you do! Mentioned in this episode: - WHI…
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Ep. 61 - Gnosticism and Friends
Join Pat for another installment of our series, Help from Heretics. In this episode Pat talks about gnostics, marcions, a docetists, oh my!
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Ep. 60 - Judaizers
Pat and Mike discuss judaizers in this installment of Help from Heretics. Resources mentioned in this episode: - All About Heresy by Michael S. Horton
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Ep. 59 - Heresy 101
In this brief introduction to a new series, Help from Heretics, Mike and Pat discuss heresy, orthodoxy, and why these things matter. Resources mentioned in…
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Ep. 58 - Evangeli-Kitsch 3.0
Pat and Mike round out the Evangeli-Kitsch series with seven more phrases or sayings that need to be retired.
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Ep. 57 - Evangeli-Kitsch 2.0
Pat and Mike continue their discussion about phrases and sayings in evangelicalism that need to be given a golden watch and retired.
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Ep. 56 - Evangeli-Kitsch
Join Pat and Mike as they talk about Evangeli-Kitsch. Evangelicalism is filled with weird sayings and phrases that upon further review, need to be retired.
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Ep. 55 - Behind A Frowning Providence
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss suffering and trials in light of God's providence. They utilize John Murray's booklet, "Behind A Frowning Providence" as…
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Ep. 54 - Law and Gospel in Proverbs
In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about law and gospel categories in wisdom literature, particularly the book of Proverbs. Resources mentioned in this…
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Ep. 53 - Let's Train Pastors
In this episode, Pat sits down with Peter Bell to talk about training pastors and seminary. Peter hosts the Guilt Grace Gratitude podcast alongside Nick…
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Ep. 52 - D.V.D. on Natural Law
In this episode, Pat sits down with David VanDrunen to take a deep dive into the topic of Natural Law. David VanDrunen is a minister of the Orthodox…
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Ep. 51 - Do This and Live
In this episode, Pat is joined by R. Scott Clark to discuss the four important words, do this and live. R. Scott Clark is a Professor of Church History and…
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Ep. 50 - Sanctification Crisis and Cures
In this episode Pat and Mike talk about sanctification crisis and cures and reference Walter Marshall's The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification.