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Ep. 128 – Greatest Hits: Natural Law

It’s summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! In this episode Mike and Pat discuss Natural Law. Resources mentioned in this episode:– A Biblical Case for Natural Law by David VanDrunen– Politics After Christendom by David VanDrunen (see especially chapter 5)– Reforming Apologetics by J.V. Fesko– The Insufficiency of Scripture by T. David Gordon– Resource list on…

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Ep. 127 – Greatest Hits: Trans

It’s summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! 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…

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Ep. 126 – Greatest Hits: Gospel Sanctification

It’s summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! Listen in today as Pat talks about the important book, The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall. Enjoy your summer as you enjoy the Pactum!

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Ep. 125 – Creativity and Design

Pat and Mike are joined by special guest, Erin Pille, in this episode to talk about the image of God, beauty, design, and even the Pactum logo! Erin is the a Senior Graphic Designer at Supportworks and you can find her online on Instagram and her website. Resources mentioned in this episode:– Called to Create by Jordan Raynor

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Ep. 124 – Typology

Pat and Mike are joined today by Mitch Chase to talk about the vital topic of typology. Listen in and be encouraged in how we can read our Bible better and be in awe of the unfolding drama of redemption from Genesis to Revelation. Mitch is the Preaching Pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church in Louisville, KY and…

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Ep. 123 – What’s My Calling

Join Pat and Mike as they talk about vocation and calling. What is your calling? The apostle Paul writes in Colossians that “whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”  Resources mentioned in this episode:– Living in God’s Two Kingdom’s by David VanDrunen– What is Vocation? by Stephen Nichols– Ordinary by Michael Horton

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Ep. 122 – Law & Gospel Discipleship

In this episode Pat and Mike give seven helpful guidelines for teaching and encouraging others in the vital distinction of law and gospel. Resources mentioned in this episode:– A Treatise on the Law and Gospel by John Colquhoun– My Pilgrimage From “Lordship” to Law/Gospel by Mike Abendroth– Law & Gospel by Mike Abendroth on AGTV

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Ep. 121 – Pactum Responsum

Join Pat and Mike for a Pactum Responsum episode where they answer listener questions on topics like EFS, rewards in Heaven, Roman Catholicism, Calvinism, Justification and more! Got questions? Email them to us at connect@thepactum.org Resources mentioned in this episode:– Two-Age Sojourner podcast episode “How Then Should We Rest?“– The Big Picture Story Bible by David Helm– The Reformation…

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Ep. 120 – Exodus for Christians

Pat and Mike talk about the book of Exodus and why it is vital for Christians. Resources mentioned in this episode:– Reformation Study Bible– Gospel Transformation Bible– Echoes of Exodus by Bryan Estelle– Exodus (Teach the Text Commentary Series) by T. Desmond Alexander– Exodus (EP Study Commentary) by John. D. Currid– Exodus Old and New: A Biblical Theology of Redemption by L. Michael Morales– Matthew Poole’s…

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Ep. 119 – Categories

Pat and Mike discuss important categories that are helpful to christians as you read your Bible.

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