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

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 oppose sola fide?

Resources mentioned in this episode: - What is Faith by J. Gresham Machen - The Giver of Life by J.V. Fesko - Subjective and Objective Justification from LCMS

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 Worldwide

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 @reformatorypod

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 Chase

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.

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.

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 Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God by G.K. Beale

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 Christ: The Biblical Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ by Brandon Crowe - Death in Adam, Life in Christ: The Doctine of Imputation by J.V. Fesko

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?