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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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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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