Best Pactum Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 225 - Taught of God 45:45

2d ago45:45

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Have we been misguided when it comes to Bible interpretation? Joining Pat to talk about hermeneutics in this episode is Brandon D. Smith. Brandon is a professor at Oklahoma Baptist University, the host of the Church Grammar podcast, and author of Taught by God: Ancient Hermeneutics for the Modern Church.…

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Blessings and Battles of Pastoral Ministry 49:41

1d ago49:41

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In episode #35, Pastors Matthew and Toby sit down with a group of pastors from around New Zealand to talk about the joys and challenges of pastoral life. From unseen struggles to unexpected encouragements, this conversation reflects on the real cost and reward of shepherding God’s people. GracebooksNZ Discount Code: NLC25 Connect with us online: In…

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Ep. 224 - More Than Heaven 46:30

9d ago46:30

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Is there a coming judgment day for believers? On this episode of the Pactum, Pat is joined by T. Jeff Taylor who says, “There is no coming Judgment Day for the believer.” T. Jeff Taylor s a retired pastor, a graduate of Westminster Seminary California, the author of the book More Than Heaven: A Biblical Theological Argument for a Federal View of Gl…

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Ep. 223 - Celebrity Crushes 44:04

16d ago44:04

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Meet your heroes! That is a favorite saying on The Pactum because showing honor where honor is due is one thing, but hero worship by Christians is just gross. And it is a real thing. On this episode Pat and Mike talk about Christian Celebrity Crushes. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Ordinary by Michael Horton…

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Ep. 222 - What is Faith? 47:13

23d ago47:13

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If you have been a Christian for even a brief time you know that Ephesians 2:8-9 teaches clearly that salvation is by grace through faith. But ask ten different people to define faith, and you may get ten different answers! In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about matters related to faith. What is it? What about faithfulness? Do people really oppos…

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Ep. 221 - Mission to Rome 41:03

30d ago41:03

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In this episode, Pat is joined by Johnny Gravino to talk about gospel ministry in Rome, Italy. You can find more about Johnny Gravino at Lifegate WorldwideBy The Pactum

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Taking Out The Pipeline Comp with Dave Hubbard 38:24

1M ago38:24

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In episode #34 Pastor Matthew sits down with regular guest Dave Hubbard who is a brother in Christ, 10 times World Champion, and who has just won the most prestigious wave riding competition in the world; Hawaii's Pipeline Championship. Connect with us online: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nolastingcitypodcast/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠htt…

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Ep. 220 - The Reformatory 38:54

1M ago38:54

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In this episode Pat is joined by Josh Lofthus to talk about life, ministry, and his podcast, The Reformatory. You can find more from Josh and The Reformatory on X @joshlofthus or @reformatorypodBy The Pactum

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Ep. 219 - Pactum Responsum 46:03

1M ago46:03

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Listen in to this Pactum Responsum episode where we answer listener questions. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Reformed Covenant Theology: A Systematic Introduction by Harrison Perkins - More Than Heaven: A Biblical Theological Argument for a Federal View of Glorification by Jeff Taylor - 40 Questions About Typology and Allegory by Mitchell …

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Reformed Dispensationalism — Part III 1:11:39

1M ago1:11:39

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Birthed it, nurtured it, and now we take a walk with it in the garden. In episode #33 we are joined once again by Dr. Mike Riccardi and also Pastor Josh Mills to discuss the distinguishing marks of Reformed Dispensationalism. Importantly, we take a deep dive into the Garden and what that means for the first and Second Adam. Connect with us online: …

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Ep. 218 - Sports 30:08

2M ago30:08

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Is the Bible pro sports? What is the ultimate motivation for an athlete? Listen in as Pat, joined by his son, Owen, talk about christians and sports.By The Pactum

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Ep. 217 - The Plan of Salvation 35:48

2M ago35:48

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From start to finish, salvation belongs to the Lord! In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about the book The Plan of Salvation by B.B. Warfield. You can download a free PDF of The Plan of Salvation here.By The Pactum

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Ep. 216 - Temple 43:31

2M ago43:31

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In this episode, Pat and Mike tackle the temple. It’s not just some ancient building; it’s a massive biblical theme that runs from Genesis to Revelation, revealing God’s unique dwelling with His people. Resources mentioned in this episode: - The Temple by G.K. Beale and Mitch Kim - Last Things First by J.V. Fesko - The Temple and the Church's Missi…

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Ep. 215 - Active Obedience Birthday 35:58

2M ago35:58

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On this episode, Pat and Mike talk about the doctine of the active obedience of Christ in honor of the one year anniversary of the release of Pat's book, The Active Obedience of Christ. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Why Did Jesus Live a Perfect Life?: The Necessity of Christ's Obedience for Our Salvation by Brandon Crowe - The Lord Jesus C…

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Of Militants And Moderates

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Darryl Hart (as always) has a provocative (in the best sense) article at Old Life.1 His use of the categories “militants” and “moderates” is very useful and helpful. To anticipate a criticism: yes, Reformed people can sometimes be jerks.2 Neither Darryl nor . . . Continue reading →By R. Scott Clark

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Ep. 214 - Eastern Orthodoxy 54:28

3M ago54:28

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In this episode, Pat and Mike discuss five questions about Eastern Orthodoxy. 1. What is Orthodoxy? 2. Why care about Eastern Orthodoxy? 3. What are some of the major distinctions, and how do they differ from the Bible? 4. What is the appeal? 5. How should we respond?By The Pactum

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Chad Vegas, Chris Gordon, And R. Scott Clark: Why Are The Reformed So Weird?

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We're talking about practice; not a game, not a game, not a game. We're talking about practice. Continue reading →By Heidelblog

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Ep. 213 - Raised in Splendor 39:16

3M ago39:16

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In this episode Pat is joined by Jason Alligood to talk about the important doctrine of glorification. Jason has a Ph.D. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and teaches at Cedarville University. He has just released Raised in Splendor: The Hope of Glorification for a Secular Age.By The Pactum

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Psalm 92: A Psalm For The Sabbath (Part 1)

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Many of us (ministers, elders, and church members alike) regularly give thought to how we can, by God’s grace, cultivate healthy churches. In that vein, I daresay one of the most underappreciated and underutilized tools we have at our disposal is the . . . Continue reading →By Sean Morris

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Audio: A Frank Discussion About Baptism And Reformed Church Membership

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We're still talking about practice; not a game, not a game, not a game. We're talking about practice. Continue reading →By Heidelblog

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Ep. 212 - Pactum Responsum 57:12

3M ago57:12

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In this episode, Pat and Mike answer listener questions about the sabbath, justification, false gods, baptism, ministry, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Ordinary by Michael Horton - Taught by God: Ancient Hermeneutics for the Modern Church by Brandon D. Smith - Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture by Graeme Goldsworthy …

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Oh No My Church Is Reforming! Chad Vegas, Chris Gordon, And R. Scott Clark On Reformation In 2025

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We're talking about practice; not a game, not a game, not a game. We're talking about practice. Continue reading →By Heidelblog

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Ep. 211 - God Without Passions 48:20

3M ago48:20

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In this Pat is joined by Sam Renihan to talk about the unchangeable nature of God and the doctrine of impassability. Sam Renihan is pastor of Trinity Reformed Baptist Church in La Mirada, CA. He is the author of God Without Passions: The Majesty of God's Unshakeable Perfection. You can find Sam on X @Petty_France…

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Audio: Chad Vegas On “The Bride Groom Of Blood”

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At a lodging place on the way the LORD met him and sought to put him to death. Then Zipporah took a flint and cut off her son’s foreskin and touched Moses’ feet with it and said, “Surely you are a bridegroom of blood to me!” So he let him alone. It was then that she said, “A bridegroom of blood,” because of the circumcision (Ex 4:24–26 (ESV). Conti…

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Ep. 210 - Let's Pray 38:02

4M ago38:02

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Pat and Mike talk about seven motivations for prayer in this episode. This is not a guilt trip to make you feel bad about your prayer life, but a little nudge and encouragment to approach the throne of grace with confidence.By The Pactum

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Ep. 209 - Sovereignty of God 51:37

4M ago51:37

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In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about what R.C. Sproul called God's favorite doctrine—the sovereignty of God.By The Pactum

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Dr Clark With Dr Michael Horton And Keith Foskey On The Distinction Between Law And Gospel

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In this interview our own Dr Clark sat down with his Westminster Seminary California colleague Dr Mike Horton and with pastor Keith Foskey while they were together at the recent Re-Formation Conference at Paramount Church, Jacksonville, FL to answer questions about and . . . Continue reading →By Heidelblog

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Ep. 208 - Law Gospel Primer 44:19

4M ago44:19

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In this episode we are talking about law and gospel with Mike Abendroth. Mike recently released the book, Law & Gospel: A Primer available here. You can find more from Mike Abendroth at No Compromise Radio.By The Pactum

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With The Pactum Podcast On Bad Theology

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In this interview Dr Clark sits down with Pat Abendroth of The Pactum podcast to talk about different types of bad theology: pietism, biblicism, antinomianism, neonomianism, and more. Here is the audio from the interview: Here’s the video. RESOURCES Subscribe To The . . . Continue reading →By Heidelblog

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Ep. 207 - Amillennialism 51:23

4M ago51:23

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Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the King and He is therefore reigning and will reign forever and ever! Join us on this episode of the Pactum as we discuss seven questions about Amillenialism. Resources mentioned in this episode: - A Call for Theological Triage and Christian Maturity by Albert Mohler - A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the …

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With Sons Of Patriarchy On Wilson And The Federal Vision Theology

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The abuse documented in this series and even by a CREC committee (and Rarchel Shubin) did not come from nothing. It was derived from a theology and that theology is known as the Federal Vision. Continue reading →By Heidelblog

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Ep. 206 - Bad Theology 1:07:21

4M ago1:07:21

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In this episode Pat sits down with special guest R. Scott Clark to talk about bad theology. They talk about pietism, biblicism, antinomianism, neonomianism, and more. R. Scott Clark is a minister in the URCNA, Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Westminster Seminary California. He is the author of numerous books including the for…

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Presbycast: Weird But Welcoming, Ordinary But Accessible Means Of Grace

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Dr Clark joins HRA board member Brad Isbell, Presbycast co-host Wresbyterian, and HB contributor Sean Morris to discuss a recent episode in the Ordinary Means series. Here is the episode audio in its native habitat. For future reference, here is the HB . . . Continue reading →By Heidelblog

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Ep. 205 - Depart from Me 33:36

5M ago33:36

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I never knew you, depart from me you who practice lawlessness! Could there be anything worse for anyone to hear from Jesus and how can one avoid hearing it on judgment day? Listen in as Pat and Mike discuss Matthew 7:21-23 and engage pertinent questions about the passage.By The Pactum

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Top Ten Posts And Podcasts Of 2024—Happy New Year From The Heidelblog!

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Happy New Year from the HRA! This is the seventeenth year of the Heidelblog, and since 2012 the Heidelblog has had more than 11.5 million views and 3.5 million visitors. Thank you to our loyal readers and supporters. If you are just . . . Continue reading →By R. Scott Clark

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With Presbycast For Festivus 2024

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Dr Clark joins HRA board members Brad Isbell, Dr Dan Borvan, Chris Gordon, as well as Presbycast co-host Wresbyterian, and HB contributors Sean Morris, Zoe Miller, and remarkably, the late Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones to air grievances and to crack jokes as we . . . Continue reading →By Heidelblog

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Ep. 204 - Pactum Responsum 45:42

5M ago45:42

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In this episode Pat and Mike answer listener questions about the Bible, theology, and Christian living. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Knowing God by J.I. Packer - Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer - On Covenant Theology by J.I. Packer - R.C. Sproul: A Life by Stephen J. Nichols - Not by Faith Alone: The Neonomianism of R…

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Episode 32: Principal and Pastor 31:35

5M ago31:35

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In this episode, Pastor Matthew sits down with Principal Gavin Clark of Hastings Christian School to reflect upon the blessing of Christian education. Guest Links: Hastings Christian School: https://hcs.school.nz/ Connect with us online: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nolastingcitypodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.c…

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Ep. 203 - Gray Areas 40:11

5M ago40:11

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Life is filled with decisions to be made. So, what is the Christian to do? Follow the Bible? Yes. But what about when the Bible doesn’t say? Listen in as Pat and Mike talk about some guiding principles for decision-making and gray areas.By The Pactum

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Ep. 202 - Theology for Breakfast 32:57

5M ago32:57

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Theological education is important so we're talking about it on this episode. Listen in as Pat and Mike talk about Theology for Breakfast, a ministry at Omaha Bible Church that has been helpful in training and educating men in the church.By The Pactum

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Ep. 201 - Good Works 42:08

6M ago42:08

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In this episode Pat and Mike talk about the topic of good works. Are good works required for salvation? What should be the motivation for our good works? Listen in as they discuss these questions and more.By The Pactum

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Ep. 200 - Theonomy and the Law 54:05

6M ago54:05

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In this episode we are listening in to the sixth session from the 2024 Pactum Conference, God’s Good Law. This session is titled “Theonomy and the Law” from conference speaker, David VanDrunen.By The Pactum

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Episode #31: The Worldview War & Parenting with Kevin Swanson 28:23

6M ago28:23

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In this episode, Pastors Matthew and Toby are joined by Kevin Swanson to explore the battleground of worldviews in today's culture and how parents can equip the next generation to stand firm in biblical truth. Together, they discuss the importance of discipling children in the faith, navigating challenges in education, and grounding families in the…

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Episode 30: Christ-less Conservatism with Samuel Sey 46:55

6M ago46:55

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In this episode, Pastors Matthew and Toby are joined by Samuel Sey to discuss the challenges and dangers of Christ-less conservatism, examining how biblical truth must always underpin our worldview and engagement with cultural issues. Guest Links: Samuel Sey’s Blog: ⁠https://www.slowtowrite.com/ Samuel Sey's Podcast: https://slowtowrite.com/podcast…

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Ep. 199 - Legalism and Antinomianism 44:38

6M ago44:38

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In this episode we are listening in to the fifth session from the 2024 Pactum Conference, God’s Good Law. This session is titled “Legalism and Antinomianism” from conference speaker, Mike Abendroth.By The Pactum

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Ep. 198 - Covenant Theology and the Law 43:35

6M ago43:35

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In this episode we are listening in to the fourth session from the 2024 Pactum Conference, God’s Good Law. This session is titled “Covenant Theology and the Law” from conference speaker, J.V. Fesko.By The Pactum

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Ep. 197 - The Law's Three Uses 44:52

7M ago44:52

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In this episode we are listening in to the third session from the 2024 Pactum Conference, God’s Good Law. This session is titled “The Law's Three Uses” from conference speaker, J.V. FeskoBy The Pactum

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Episode 29: Sabbaticals, Suffering, and Sanctification with Landon Miller 40:31

7M ago40:31

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In episode #29 Pastors Matthew and Toby are joined with Landon Miller, pastor of Aiea Heights Church in Hawaii to talk about the dynamics of Sabbaticals, Suffering, and Sanctification. Guest Links: Aiea Heights Church: https://www.aieaheights.com/ Connect with us online: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nolastingcitypodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter:…

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Ep. 196 - Natural Law 47:16

7M ago47:16

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In this episode we are listening in to the second session from the 2024 Pactum Conference, God’s Good Law. This session is titled “Natural Law” from conference speaker, David VanDrunen.By The Pactum

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Ep. 195 - The Law-Gospel Paradigm 40:56

7M ago40:56

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In this episode we are listening in to the first session from the 2024 Pactum Conference, God's Good Law. This session is titled "The Law-Gospel Paradigm" from conference speaker, Patrick Abendroth.By The Pactum

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