The Pactum

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 episode. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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 episode: - Ash Wednesday: Picking and Choosing our Piety by Carl Trueman

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 this episode: - Strange New World by Carl Trueman - Carl Trueman Lectures at the Sacramento Gospel Conference - The New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality by Christopher Gordon - Irreversible Damage by Abigail Shrier - Science, the Transg...

In this Pactum Responsum episode, Pat and Mike talk about topics ranging from Sola Fide to Christian Nationalism. 

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 Israel.

Pat and Mike work their way through more listener questions on this responsum episode. They cover topics like Nazerene doctrine, dispensationalism, evil and the sovereignty of God, and much more. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The New Hampshire Confession: Warm Evangelical Calvinism - Is the Son of God Eternally Subordinate to the Father? - The Person of Christ: An Introduction by Stephen...

Join Pat and Mike for this Responsum episode where they answer pactumverse questions on topics such as confessions, hermeneutics, coffee, and more! Resources mentioned in this episode: - Him We Proclaim by Dennis Johnson - Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics by Graeme Goldsworthy - Canon, Covenant, and Christology by Matthew Barrett - Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition by Craig Carter - Adam...

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 History ABCs: Augustine and 25 Other Heroes of the Faith by Stephen J. Nichols - God's Glory Alone by David VanDrunen - Glory to God Alone by David VanDrunen

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, justification, imputation and much more. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Justification: Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine  by J.V. Fesko - Justification by Michael Horton - Justified: Essays on the Doctrine of Justification by Ryan Glo...

In this third enstallment of their series on the five solas, Pat and Mike talk about Solus Christus.

Pat and Mike discuss Sola Gratia as they continue to make their way through the five solas.

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 episode: - After Darkness Light: Essays in Honor of R.C. Sproul - The Insufficiency of Scripture by T. David Gordon

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 and Mike as they talk about some strategies that will assist you in dealing with discouragment in your life.

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 survey here ( https://thestateoftheology.com ).

In this quick moving episode, Mike and Pat talk about their top ten reasons that the covenant of redemption matters.

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 Bible Church in West Boylston, MA and host of No Compromise Radio .

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 Covenant of Works.

Join in as Pat and Mike wrap up thier discussion on the covenant of works, one of their most favorite doctrines to talk about.

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.

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 warning about expository preaching.

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 mentioned in this episode: - Thomas Aquinas (part 1) by R.C. Sproul - Thomas Aquinas (part 2) by R.C. Sproul - Should We Read Thomas Aquinas by Keith Mathison - Was Thomas Aquinas the Most Brilliant Theologian Ever? by R.C. Sproul - Aquinas A...

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 ranging from Law/Gospel, treasuing Christ, Calvin and Luther, The Lord's Supper, and more.

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. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Sacred Bond by Zach Keele and Michael Brown - The Unfolding Word by Zach Keele Zach Keele grew up on a ranch in a small town named Crawford, Colorado. He attended Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania...

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 encouragement to those who are suffering. Jenny is a church member at Omaha Bible Church. You can find more about Jenny and get in touch with her on her website, Heart & Soul Art Studio .

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 and chief executive officer of Ligonier Ministries. He directs and leads all strategic outreach initiatives and oversees daily ministry operations, seeking to spread the historic Christian faith to as many people as possible. Resources ment...