The Pactum

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 Among the Protestants 1st Edition by Svensson and VanDrunen - Introduction to Reformed Scholasticism by Willem J. Van Asselt

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 and then received his Master of Divinity from Westminster Seminary California. He was ordained in February 2004 by the Southern California Presbytery and in the summer of 2006 was called to be the pastor of Escondido OPC.

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 mentioned in this episode: - The Reformation Study Bible

Pat and Mike talk about the benefits of reading biographies and give some recommendations of biographies that you may find interesting. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Underlying Problem: A Brief Analysis of Meredith G. Kline's Response to Theonomy by Michael Beck

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 Whole Bible as Christian Scripture by Graeme Goldsworthy - Him We Proclaim by Dennis Johnson