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In this episode Pat and Mike are joined by Steve Meister to talk about the doctrine of God. Steve Meister is the Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA.  Immanuel Baptist Church will be hosting the Sacramento Gospel Conference on September 20-21, 2024 with guest speaker James Dolezal. You can find more information and register here. Resources mentioned in this episode: - All That Is In God by James Dolezal - Deity and Decree by Sam Renihan - The Trinity: An Introduction by Scott Swain - None Greater by Matthew Barrett - Simply Trinity by Matthew Barrett

Why is it that so many Christians are miserable? On today's episode of the Pactum we will be discussing the need for Christians to think rightly about the gospel so that they might have joy, better relationships, and glorify God. Joining us for this episode is Chris Peterson, Associate Pastor at Omaha Bible Church.

On this episode Pat and Mike discuss the life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon with author Alex DiPrima. Alex's latest work on Spurgeon is a biography titled, Spurgeon: A Life and is available here at Reformation Heritage Books. Alex DiPrima is senior pastor of Emmanuel Church in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He holds a PhD from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in historical theology with a focus on the ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. He is the author of Spurgeon and the Poor and has published several articles.

It’s summertime at The Pactum! While we take a little break we want you to enjoy some of our favorite episodes. Today’s episode is D.V.D. on Natural Law. In this episode, Pat sits down with David VanDrunen to take a deep dive into the topic of Natural Law.  David VanDrunen is a minister of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and is the Robert B. Strimple Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at Westminster Seminary California.

It’s summertime at The Pactum! While we take a little break we want you to enjoy some of our favorite episodes. Today’s episode is Sane Student Ministries. Pat and Mike are joined this week by special guest, Andrew Meyer to talk all things Student Ministry. Andrew is a pastor at Omaha Bible Church with Pat and Mike and leads the student ministries.

It’s summertime at The Pactum! While we take a little break we want you to enjoy some of our favorite episodes. Today’s episode is 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 Commentary of the Holy Bible – Book of Exodus

It's summertime at The Pactum! While we take a little break we want you to enjoy some of our favorite episodes. Today's episode is Getting the Gospel Right. In this special live episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Mike Abendroth from No Compromise Radio, Jon and Justin from Theocast, and R. Scott Clark from the Heidelcast as they discuss what makes them tick. They talk about law and gospel, assurance, justification sola fide, and covenant theology.  

In this Lone Ranger episode Pat answers listener questions about the unpardonable sin, law and gospel, Bible study resources, and more. If you have questions you would like us to answer on future episodes you can email us at connect@thepactum.org  

In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Harrison Perkins to discuss his new book, Reformed Covenant Theology. Harrison Perkins is the pastor of Oakland Hills Community Church in Farmington Hills, Michigan, contributor to Ligonier, Modern Reformation, and the Heidelblog. He is also the author of A Guide to Living Out Reformed Theology and Presbyterianism: Its History, Doctrine, Government, and Worship.

In this episode, Pat and Mike are joined by Jody Anderson to discuss suggestions that will help you love your pastor. Jody Anderson is the pastor at Christ Church of Guntersville, AL. You can find Jody on X here.