The Pact Podcast

Questions, doubts, and burn out aren't something to fear or ignore in the Christian faith. Today we hear the testimony of our new co-host, Jason Burnett, pastor of Bardwell Baptist Church. His salvation story in his mid-twenties, through a period of questioning and doubt in his 30s, up through today where he incorporates apologetics into his ministry work.

Well, today is bitter sweet as we host our last podcast with Dr. Ian Carrico! He's moving on to become a church evangelism associate with the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Dr. Ian walks us through his decision making process until it became clearer what he believes God is calling them to do. As Dr. Ian said, "It's easier said than done -- decisions & transitions. It's easier to preach until you're...

Are we getting sick because of sin or the sins of others? We explore what scripture says about the sickness we face in life. God intends for our sufferings and sickness to be redeemed, but it takes faith to see He will be glorified even in the midst of our sickness. 

What is Theological Triage? Think of it as tiers of theology where issues may still bring unity under Christ (first tier) but cause some believers to not be able to worship in the same congregation (second tier). The main thing to ask about your church experience is this: is the truth of Jesus, His work on the cross and His bodily resurrection being taught as you worship alongside fellow believers...

We are discussing the theology of work. How do our chosen vocations bring glory to God? How should we view work in our homes, churches and in the world? We dig into these questions and more. 

As pastors we get a lot of questions from parents about education. Is home school best? Is public school? Is private school? Today we're not arguing the different options. But we are discussing how we can make informed decisions as parents and how we can best partner with our educators so we stay involved. One thing to note: there's not a school choice that removes your child from the effects of t...

Why do we die? Does it serve any good purpose? Is it all bad? There are so many questions and thoughts that revolve around death. The two most common things in history are also the most surprising: birth and death. We're never truly prepared for either. But, as Christians, we can be the most realistic and hopeful in the face of death. 

You may have heard your pastor talk about "The Gospel to Every Home" on Sundays. Today we're giving a clearer view of what this initiative looks like and how you can be involved. 

The Trinity has massive implications on not only who God is, but who we are and why we matter to Him. Obviously we can't fully understand The Trinity in a 20 minute podcast, but it's a start of the conversation. This would be a great topic of discussion for your next PACT group get together. 

The last year we've all had a lot of different fears pop up about our health, our jobs, our kids, etc. But what do we do with fear as Christians? Isaiah 41:10 tells us "fear not". Other scriptures help us see God's provision and love, so how do we respond to fear? Ian, Adam and Tim discuss a holy fear of the Lord and the implications that has on the fears we face in our life. 

We best see ourselves rightly when we see God rightly. But you aren't seeing God rightly if you're not beginning and ending with His Holiness. For the Gospel to mean anything, to anybody, it starts with recognizing that God is a holy God. In that, we we can begin to understand our own sinfulness and his mercy and love through the cross toward our sin. What is holiness? Are we holy or are we becomi...

For some of us, it's just hard to find joy in reading anything, much less the Bible. But, the Bible is God breathed; it's written to encourage and instruct. It's written to show us truth about God and about life. Why wouldn't we yearn for that? Because we're human, that's why. Today, we're discussing how you can make the Bible more accessible for yourself and your family, to begin that discipline...

Ian, Adam and Tim discuss a few different views and understandings of Hebrews chapter 6 on perseverance of the faith. If you haven't already, we do recommend starting with last week's podcast that discusses whether or not we can lose our salvation. Then, dig into Hebrews with us.

All Christians at some point in their walk with Christ struggle with doubt. But, can you lose your salvation? Is "Once saved, always saved" an accurate statement? We're glad you're joining us for this conversation today. Ultimately, we always encourage you to look to Jesus. It's not about your works, it's ALL about His work. 

There are a few places that spiritual gifts are listed in the Bible, but is this an exhaustive list or are they just examples? Plus, how do you know what your spiritual gift is? Today we're discussing spiritual gifts in the church and their purpose in the body of Christ. 

The culture is loud right now. Cancel culture is happening in both the Christian church and also online around the world. So, how should we respond to sin of another? How do we respond if sin is brought to light of a Christian leader of the past or the present? Tim, Ian and Adam dig into many questions about truth, sin, grace, redemption and repentance. It really comes down to this: If we're Gospe...

Why do we have different translations of the Bible? How did we even get the Bible? Can we really trust it? We dive into the history of the Scriptures and start to tackle these questions. 

Conspiracy theories are the proof positive of humanity's need for truth. Every human is designed for big truths, but we can spend more time seeking out cultural truths than we do God's truth.  Credibility is a very important thing for believers. We are the vehicles for the most important truth that has ever been given. We need to be careful not to blur our good truth with error. Ask yourself: Am I...

Did you know the word tithe literally means "a tenth"? Today we're discussing the discipline and the joy of giving to the church. So, are we required to tithe? Why should we tithe? Let's dig into these questions and more. 

Hobbies and recreation are a means for us to worship God by enjoying His creation. It's a happy exercise for the Christian to think about how our enjoyment in the creative order of the world glorifies God. Work is labor and is tiring, we need that opportunity to sit back and rest. Ian, Adam and Tim explore their own hobbies and how they wrestle with finding time and peace to rest and enjoy the hob...

This Sunday is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday so today we are discussing what gives life meaning. Christians stand strongly for honoring and protecting life of all stages, but why? We walk through a few different scriptures we lean on to help us navigate this topic that is highly debated in today's culture. 

Music as an apologetic. Might sound like a strange statement, but Bro. Tim explains music's role in helping the world see God as real. Thanks for joining us as we begin a new year of The PACT Podcast. 

Happy New Year! As we celebrate the ending of 2020 and the beginning of 2021, we wanted to look at the purpose of resolutions in the Christian walk. Plus, we explore how making the PACT with other believers can encourage your resolve to not only persevere in the faith but hold you accountable in goals you've set for the new year. 

Merry Christmas! Do you have peace today or do you feel a restlessness in your soul? When we think of peace, many times we think of the quiet time after the kids go to bed or a quiet moment with our coffee in the morning. But what is the peace of Christ? We explore the topic in our final week of Advent. 

Joy isn't the prize, it's the effect of receiving the prize, that is Jesus. His ultimate treasure was in glorifying God and the way that happens is by redeeming His people who are also His treasure. Where is your joy, your treasure, your focus this Christmas season?