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 F...
Jul 20, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 77
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 .
Jul 13, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 76
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...
Jul 06, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 75
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
Jun 29, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 74
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 Scriptur e by Graeme Goldsworthy - Him We Proclaim by Dennis Johnson
Jun 22, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Join Pat and Mike for a discussion on Anitnomianism. They talk about things like what is antinomianism, why is it bad, and what are some ways to deal with it? Resources mentioned in this episdoe: - The True Bounds of Christian Freedom by Samuel Bolton - The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson - The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall...
Jun 15, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 72
In this Lone Ranger Responsum episode, Pat answers questions on Israel, Doctrine of God, Politics, Imputation, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Understanding the Land of the Bible by O. Palmer Robertson - Simply Trinity by Matthew Barrett - The Trinity: An Introduction by Scott Swain - Eternal Subordinationism Video by David Strain - On the Eternal Functional Subordination Debate Video by Jordan Cooper - Trinity Crisis and Cures by Pat Abendroth - Trinitarian Discipleship by Pat ...
Jun 08, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Pat sits down in this episode with Chris Gordon to discuss his new book, The New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality . Chris Gordon is senior minister of Escondido United Reformed Church in Escondido, California, and host of Abounding Grace Radio . Chris can be found online at agradio.org and on Twitter @agradio1 The New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality is availalbe from Reformation Heritage Books....
Jun 01, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 70
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss a top ten list of common cultic signs and characteristics.
May 25, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 69
This week Pat and Mike talk about the fads that we see come and go in evangelicalism. They offer an alternative and solution to those looking to the next shiny new fad that comes along. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Ordinary by Michael Horton
May 18, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Join Pat and Mike as they discuss pietism which originated in the 1600s but is still alive and well in evangelicalism today. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Lutheran Pietism by Ryan Reeves - Evangelical Dictionary of Theology - Heidelblog by R. Scott Clark
May 11, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 67
In this spicy Q&A Pactum Responsum episode, Pat and Mike answer listener questions on topics like Law/Gospel, Bible translation, Eschatology, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond edited by Darrell L. Bock - Imperative And Indicative; Law And Gospel by R. Scott Clark - Politics after Christendom by David VanDrunen - Adam and the Covenant of Works by J.V. Fesko...
May 04, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 66
This week Pat and Mike talk about Pelagianism and his cousin Semi-Pelagianism. Join us for another installment of Help from Heretics. Mentioned in this episode: - The Battle for Grace Alone by R.C. Sproul
Apr 27, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Pat and Mike return to the Help from Heretics series and discuss Arianism. Resources mentioned: - Know the Heretics by Justin Holcomb - Simply Trinity by Matthew Barrett
Apr 20, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Pat and Mike finish working through the remaining questions from the White Horse Inn Basic Doctine Quiz. Resources mentioned in this episode: - WHI Basic Doctrine Quiz - Canon, Covenant and Christology by Matthew Barrett - Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture by Graeme Goldsworthy...
Apr 13, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 63
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss ten questions from the White Horse Inn Doctrine Quiz. Take the quiz and see how you do! Mentioned in this episode: - WHI Doctrine Quiz - Lutheran Satire Video
Apr 06, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Join Pat for another installment of our series, Help from Heretics . In this episode Pat talks about gnostics, marcions, a docetists, oh my!
Mar 30, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Pat and Mike discuss judaizers in this installment of Help from Heretics. Resources mentioned in this episode: - All About Heresy by Michael S. Horton
Mar 23, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 60
In this brief introduction to a new series, Help from Heretics, Mike and Pat discuss heresy, orthodoxy, and why these things matter. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Know the Heretics by Justin Holcomb - The History of Christian Doctrines by Louis Berkhof - The Heresy of Orthodoxy by Andreas Kostenberger and Michael Kruger...
Mar 16, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Pat and Mike round out the Evangeli-Kitsch series with seven more phrases or sayings that need to be retired.
Mar 09, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Pat and Mike continue their discussion about phrases and sayings in evangelicalism that need to be given a golden watch and retired.
Mar 02, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Join Pat and Mike as they talk about Evangeli-Kitsch. Evangelicalism is filled with weird sayings and phrases that upon further review, need to be retired.
Feb 23, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss suffering and trials in light of God's providence. They utilize John Murray's booklet, "Behind A Frowning Providence" as a guide. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Behind A Frowning Providence by John Murray - The Christian Faith by Michael Horton...
Feb 16, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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 Mentor Commentary by John Kitchen - The Book of Ecclesiastes (NICOT) by Tremper Longman III - Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture by Graeme Goldsworthy...
Feb 09, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In this episode, Pat sits down with Peter Bell to talk about training pastors and seminary. Peter hosts the Guilt Grace Gratitude podcast alongside Nick Fullwiler.
Feb 02, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 53
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.
Jan 26, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 52
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
Jan 19, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In this episode Pat and Mike talk about sanctification crisis and cures and reference Walter Marshall's The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification.
Jan 12, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this episode Pat and Mike briefly discuss 18 important words to know.
Jan 05, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Pat and Mike are joined in this episode by fellow pastor Chris Peterson to talk about interpreting the Bible. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis by Craig Carter - Figural Reading and the Old Testament: Theology and Practice by Don Collett...
Dec 29, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 48
