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Ep. 138 – Theonomy or Reformed 2K?

In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Michael Beck to discuss the reformed two-kingdom project and his book, Covenant Lord and Cultic Boundary: A Dialectic Inquiry Concerning Meredith Kline and the Reformed Two-Kingdom Project. Michael Beck is the pastor of Gracenet Community Church in Wellington, New Zealand, is the author of Covenant Lord and Cultic Boundary, and…

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Ep. 137 – Objections to Covenant Theology

Pat and Mike are joined this week by Pastor Chris Peterson to talk about some objections that some may have about Covenant Theology.  Resources mentioned in this episode:– The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall– The Marrow of Modern Divinity by Edward Fisher– The Fountain of Life by John Flavel– The History of Covenant Theology by R. Scott Clark

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Ep. 136 – Galatians with J.V. Fesko

Pat and Mike are joined on this episode by J.V. Fesko to talk about the book of Galatians and his commentary on the book. You can find his commentary on Galatians in the Lectio Continuo series at Reformation Heritage Books. J.V. Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary,…

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Ep. 135 – First Importance Matters

Pat and Mike discuss matters of first importance. What does the Bible say is of first importance? Is everything in the Bible important? Resources mentioned in this episode:– The Big Picture Story Bible by David Helm– A Call for Theological Triage and Christian Maturity by Albert Mohler

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Ep. 134 – Singing and the Church

In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Dave Crawford to talk about singing in the church. Why do Christians sing? What do they sing? Who is the audience when we sing? Dave Crawfore is an Associate Pastor at Tri-City Bible Church in Vista, CA Resources mentioned in this episode:– Corporate Worship by Matt Mercer– Ordinary by Michael – True Worship, sermon…

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Ep. 133 – The Law and Christians

Listen in as Pat and Mike answer ten questions about law. What is it? When was it given? Are Christians under the law? What about Christ fulfilling the law? We talk Mosaic law, natural law, and so much more.

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Ep. 132 – Greatest Hits: 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 Historical Theology at Westminster Seminary California and minister in the United Reformed Churches in North America. You can find more from R. Scott Clark at heidelblog.net

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Ep. 131 – Greatest Hits: Biblicism

It’s summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! Join us as we discuss Biblicism. We discuss what biblicism is, where it came from, and its dangers. Resources mentioned in this episode:– The Need for Creeds Today by J.V. Fesko– The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman– The London Baptist Confession of 1689– The Shape of Sola…

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Ep. 130 – Greatest Hits: Law & Gospel in Proverbs

It’s summertime and Pat and Mike are doing a summer session of greatest hits! In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about law and gospel categories in wisdom literature, particularly the book of Proverbs. Resources mentioned in this episode:– Proverbs by Charles Bridges– Proverbs: A Shorter Commentary by Bruce Waltke– The Book of Proverbs Vol. 1, Vol. 2 by Bruce Waltke– Proverbs: A…

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Ep. 129 – Greatest Hits: Suffering and the Sovereignty of God

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

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