No Compromise Radio Podcast

 
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://nocompromiseradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025_noco_radio_coverart_videp47_hd.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6410 aligncenter" src="https://nocompromiseradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025_noco_radio_coverart_videp47_hd-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" /></a>No Compromise Radio “Always biblical, always provocative, always in that order.”</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Video Episode 47: “Commanding the Impossible"</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Hosts: Pastor Mike Abendroth (Pastor & Author)</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 
  
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of No-Co Radio, Pastor Mike begins with a devotional on the Lord’s Prayer, emphasizing the revolutionary nature of approaching God as a personal "Father" through the work of the Trinity. The episode includes a "Kooks and Barney’s" segment criticizing the phrase "don't put God in a box" when used to avoid biblical truths like hell or predestination , and a book recommendation for J. Gresham Machen’s “Christianity and Liberalism”. After a critique of “The Message” translation's rendering of Psalm 1 , Mike concludes with a "Catholic or Protestant" quiz on the nature of justification and a main teaching on Matthew 12, where he explores the "commanding of the impossible"—noting that just as Jesus commanded a man to stretch a withered hand, God commands spiritually dead sinners to believe, providing the very grace and strength necessary for them to respond.</span>
 
  
 
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of No Co Radio, Pastor Mike introduces a new "Variety Show" format designed to be fast-moving and segment-based. The episode explores the depths of Christian living and doctrine, beginning with a study of the “Lord's Prayer” as a comprehensive template that prioritizes God's glory over human needs. He critiques the "Be the Message" movement, arguing that believers should proclaim the gospel rather than attempting to "be" it, as human imperfection can never substitute for the perfect work of Christ. The discussion also covers the dangers of self-righteousness, the theological distinctions between Protestant "accounting" and Roman Catholic "making" in justification, and a recommendation for A.W. Pink’s “The Attributes of God”.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/K6MXSkZaZh0"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/K6MXSkZaZh0</span></a>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode Pastor Mike discusses the theological concept of the divine decree, exploring its nature as God’s eternal and singular purpose for all of history. He uses this session to explain that God’s decree is singular, free from external influence, wise, effectual, and all-encompassing. Drawing from the Westminster Shorter Catechism and his new book, “The Chosen”, he argues that understanding God as a sovereign King means recognizing that nothing—from the death of Jesus to the fall of a sparrow—occurs outside of His predetermined plan. Ultimately, he concludes that this doctrine should not cause frustration but should instead lead believers to a place of humility, trust, and worship.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/AnDGNQJzE4s"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/AnDGNQJzE4s</span></a>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of No Compromise Radio, Pastor Mike explores the biblical narrative of Mary and Martha from Luke 10:38–42 to provide a framework for healthy Christian ministry. Addressing pastors and laypeople alike, Mike warns that losing focus on Jesus leads to "ministry burnout," resentment, and a "pity party" mentality. He contrasts Martha’s "distracted" service with Mary’s "good portion"—the countercultural act of sitting at the Lord's feet as a disciple. By linking this passage to the Great Commandments, the episode argues that while service is necessary, the primary "means of grace" must be prioritized to sustain a life of faith and prevent ministerial frustration.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/dqD63RpSLaY"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/dqD63RpSLaY</span></a>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Pastor Mike introduces Psalm 23 as a source of comfort for the living rather than a text for the dead, offering three keys to view the scripture in "Technicolor”. These keys include identifying the theological center as God's presence ("for you are with me"), placing the chapter canonically as the Great Shepherd's present care between the cross of Psalm 22 and the crown of Psalm 24, and recognizing the text contains no commands, serving strictly as a resting place of privilege and gospel provision.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/oPbC6j0-8Y0"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/oPbC6j0-8Y0</span></a>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode of No-Co is dedicated to helping listeners with their prayer life by discussing the prayer Jesus taught His disciples, often called the “Lord's Prayer”, as recorded in Luke chapter 11. He analyzes the structure of the prayer, emphasizing the overarching theme of addressing God as Father and breaking the requests into two vertical prayers (magnifying God: "Hallowed be your name," "Your kingdom come") and three horizontal requests (for the believers: daily bread, forgiveness of sins, and deliverance from temptation).</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/h1LpIQeY6Yg"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/h1LpIQeY6Yg</span></a>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Pastor Mike discusses common marriage blunders (mistakes) based on his experience, including recent premarital counseling. He prefaces the advice by acknowledging his own imperfections after 36 years of marriage and emphasizing that marriage reflects Christ and the Church. He outlines and explains several key mistakes, such as viewing differences as negative, adopting a "you have a problem" syndrome instead of "we have a problem," arguing while tired, withholding forgiveness, chronic complaining, using intimacy as a weapon, and trying to change one's spouse. Mike stresses the importance of forgiveness as a reflection of God's grace and warns against bitterness and chronic complaining as major destroyers of a good marriage.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/upI052xd6Ro"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/upI052xd6Ro</span></a>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Pastor Mike argues against the common misconception that sanctification is primarily the believer's effort (synergistic). Instead, he asserts the technical and proper definition is that sanctification is fundamentally the monergistic work of God's free grace, as the sanctifier, through the Holy Spirit. Mike distinguishes between positional sanctification (set apart at justification) and progressive/practical sanctification (the subsequent process of holy living, dying to sin, and living to righteousness). He emphasizes that a Christian's response to God's work is first by faith—believing they are dead to sin and alive to God in Christ (union with Christ) before yielding the fruit of obedience.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/6dhG6YCtdLc"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/6dhG6YCtdLc</span></a>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Pastor Mike focuses on the importance and benefit of using catechisms, creeds, and confessions as supplements to studying the Bible. He argues that these resources, such as systematic theology or a confession, help believers "get their arms around" the vast content of the 66 books of the Bible by providing concise summaries and instruction.While affirming that God's Word is the final, supreme authority (sola scriptura), he highlights how catechisms protect the church from "celebrity pastors" by establishing a shared, time-tested theological foundation, and provide a means for unity among different reformed groups (like the "three forms of unity": Dort, Heidelberg, and Belgic Confession).</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/vjv_fnYjzIM"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/vjv_fnYjzIM</span></a>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode of No-Co Radio is framed around the ironic concept of “how to be a boring Bible teacher” which the host uses as a contrast to teach listeners how to be effective and engaging in their teaching and preaching. He outlines specific pitfalls to avoid to prevent being a "boring Bible teacher." These pitfalls include scolding people instead of using the Word to gently wound and kill, speaking in a flat, monotone way that lacks enthusiasm, teaching too long, using the Bible as a Star Spangled Banner springboard without digging into the text, and forgetting about the people you're teaching by not crafting the sermon with their life circumstances in mind. </span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/TNOX7TrQpgw"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/TNOX7TrQpgw</span></a>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Pastor Mike presents a detailed discussion about the supernatural events surrounding the crucifixion and death of Jesus as recorded in Matthew chapters 27 and 28. He argues that the author, Matthew, includes a series of supernatural signs to "grease the wheels" and prepare the reader to understand the resurrection of Jesus as the ultimate supernatural event. He focuses on five specific signs that occurred around the time of Jesus's death: darkness over the land , the curtain of the temple being torn in two , an earthquake that split the rocks, the tombs opening and dead saints being raised, and the centurion's supernatural conversion and declaration that Jesus was the Son of God.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/nw98IslGT8Y"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/nw98IslGT8Y</span></a>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Pastor Mike focuses on the purpose of Jesus's first coming as contrasted with the misunderstanding of His disciples. The context is drawn from Luke 9:51-56, where Jesus, resolutely set on going to Jerusalem, sends messengers ahead to a Samaritan village. He urges listeners to adopt Jesus's attitude of compassion and mercy toward enemies and unbelievers, focusing on salvation rather than vengeance, which is reserved for the second coming and God's discretion.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/AbTxU5JMhY8"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/AbTxU5JMhY8</span></a>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;"> Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Pastor Mike speaks on reading and studying the Bible, offering motivation and practical advice for both new and mature Christians. He provides three core motivations for study: the blessing of simply possessing an affordable Bible today, the Bible's unique nature as the divinely inspired Word of God that transforms believers, and the availability of numerous translations and tools like study Bibles. Mike also advises listeners to avoid "randomly opening" the Bible ("flipping") or reading too fast without understanding, and suggests the key strategies of "sinking sections" (dividing the Bible into its major parts, like Law, History, Poetry, Gospels, etc.) and understanding the different “genres” (like poetry, which uses parallelism).</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube </span><a href="https://youtu.be/h8wNYSaoJyM"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/h8wNYSaoJyM</span></a>
 
  
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>

Conference Title: <strong>You Say You Want A Reformation?</strong> Speaker: R. Scott Clark Session two: <em>Q and A (Part 2)</em>

Conference Title: <strong>You Say You Want A Reformation?</strong> Speaker: R. Scott Clark Session two: <em>Q and A (Part 1)</em>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The main theme of this No-Co Radio episode is comfort, specifically regarding the security and assurance found in Romans 8:1: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus". Pastor Mike emphasizes that a believer's justified standing before God is permanent, secured by Christ's perfect righteousness and finished work. This strong language of "no condemnation" means it is "impossible" for a Christian to be condemned, as all sins—past, present, and future—have been paid for, providing immediate assurance for both living and facing death.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/WBM7PY1YrL8"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/WBM7PY1YrL8</span></a>

Pastor Mike Abendroth, Luke 10:25-37 "The Parable of the Good Samaritan?"

Conference Title: <strong>You Say You Want A Reformation</strong>? Speaker: R. Scott Clark Session one: <em>Law, Gospel and “Glawspel.” Becoming a Master Theologian</em>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Pastor Mike discusses how to read the Bible by using the Book of Job as a guide. He explains that since the Book of Job is believed to be the first book written, it can be a "decoder" for understanding the rest of the Bible through the questions it raises. Mike proposes that the Book of Job foreshadows three key questions that are answered throughout the Bible: Does God forgive sin? Is there a mediator? And, is there a resurrection? He argues that these questions, prompted by Job's suffering, lead readers to look for Jesus in every part of the Bible.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/b6gAB3vQYv0"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/b6gAB3vQYv0</span></a>

Pastor Steve preaches Acts 14:1-7 "The Poison of Unbelief"

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Pastor Mike discusses how to read the Old Testament with a sense of anticipation for Jesus as the Ultimate King and Messiah. He then presents an outline for the show, which includes looking at the need for a Messiah, examining potential false Messiahs, and finally, focusing on Jesus as the true Messiah. He uses Genesis 3 as a starting point, highlighting the sin of Adam and Eve and the subsequent need for a savior. Throughout the Old Testament, he points to figures like Cain, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Samson, and David, all of whom fail to be the promised Messiah because of their sins. Pastor Mike concludes by asserting that reading the Old Testament with this anticipation makes the arrival of Jesus in the New Testament all the more joyful, as he is the one who triumphs where others failed, ultimately fulfilling God's promises.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/5CVlUDSZsiI"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/5CVlUDSZsiI</span></a>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">In an episode of No-Co Radio, Pastor Mike introduces a concept he calls "alphabet theology," which involves thinking through God's attributes from A to Z to properly reframe problems. Mike emphasizes the importance of "gazing on the Lord" rather than problems. He focuses on three specific attributes based on the acronym MCG: God's might, His care, and His grace, using verses from 1 Peter chapter 5 to illustrate each point. He argues that a proper understanding of these attributes can help individuals humbly accept their circumstances, cast their anxieties on God, and trust in His provision, even when facing difficult situations like job loss, family illness, or death. He highlights that God is strong enough to sustain people through their trials and that He cares enough to do so. </span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/Nm8NBIjtD_8"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/Nm8NBIjtD_8</span></a>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of No-Co Radio, Pastor Mike discusses the theological concepts of “Law and Gospel” drawing on the works of Martin Luther and other theologians. Pastor Mike explains that the "law" represents a command, something you must “do”, and serves to show unbelievers their sin and need for a Savior. In contrast, the "gospel" is the good news of what has been “done” through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He argues that understanding this distinction is key to answering core Christian questions, such as "How do you know you're a Christian?" and "What is the essence of Christianity?". He emphasizes that the answers lie not in human actions (law), but in God's completed work through Jesus (gospel). </span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/4GClmheqTuw"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/4GClmheqTuw</span></a>

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 <span style="font-weight: 400;">No-Co Radio host Pastor Mike Abendroth discusses the concept of "party spirits," or the tendency for Christians to believe that God only works within their specific theological group. He recounts a story from Luke 9:49, where John tells Jesus they tried to stop someone from casting out demons because "he does not follow with us". Mike uses this as a starting point to argue that Christians should rejoice when Christ is proclaimed, even by those with different theological views, such as those from Calvary Chapel or Arminian denominations. He admits that while he holds strong theological convictions—subscribing to the London Baptist Confession of 1689 and believing in the five points of Calvinism, for example—he believes it's important to show charity and kindness to other Christians. </span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/mx1jSvk8kxQ"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/mx1jSvk8kxQ</span></a></div>

<div class="bible-media-description">Today, Pastor Mike starts preaching through Luke! The Grand Adventure - [<a class="rtBibleRef" href="https://ref.ly/Luke%201.1-4;esv?t=biblia" data-reference="Luke 1.1-4" data-version="esv" data-purpose="bible-reference">Luke 1:1-4</a>]</div>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Pastor Mike focuses on the dangers of mysticism within evangelicalism, which he considers a significant problem. Mike defines mysticism as receiving God's truth from internal, subjective sources like feelings, intuition, and personal revelations rather than from the external source of the Bible. He argues that human nature is totally depraved since Adam's fall, making internal impressions and feelings unreliable and untrustworthy. Mike champions the sufficiency and authority of Scripture, citing passages like 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and Psalm 19 to support the idea that the Bible is the only true guide for life and godliness. </span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/VPHcLmoSPaA"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/VPHcLmoSPaA</span></a>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of the No-Co Radio, Pastor Mike discusses spiritual traps, focusing specifically on pride. He argues that pride is a theological trap that is the antithesis of humility. Mike uses the example of Jesus's disciples arguing about who among them was the greatest after Jesus had just taught them about His own suffering and death.He contrasts this with Jesus's teachings on humility and service, citing examples like Jesus using a child as an object lesson for greatness and the ambition to please the Lord rather than to seek personal glory. He concludes by offering questions for self-reflection to help listeners identify pride in their own lives and encourages them to focus on Jesus as the "Great One".</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/mT1gxx61JJ0"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/mT1gxx61JJ0</span></a>

Pastor Mike Abendroth, Luke 9:37-45 The Struggle to Believe

Do you fast at weddings? Do you mourn? Are you gloomy? Weddings today, and in the Bible days, were times of celebration and feasting. Tune in to see how this applies to Jesus and to us today.

<span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of "No Compromise Radio," Pastor Mike discusses the Book of James and provides context for understanding its message. The main topic is how to read the Book of James, which Mike describes as being filled with over 50 imperatives or commands in about 100 verses. To help listeners understand the book, he explains its historical context, noting that it was likely the first New Testament book written, around 44-46 A.D., about 10-15 years after Jesus's resurrection. Mike explains that James is not a book to get salvation, but rather a guide for how Christians, saved by grace, should live in light of a resurrected Savior, calling this the "third use of the law".</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/ZfNtGeDt7yk"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/ZfNtGeDt7yk</span></a>

Pastor Mike Abendroth, Luke 9:28-36 The Cross, then the Crown!

Pastor Steve has claimed squatters rights in the NoCo studio.  Listen in as he interviews Rochadd Hendrix on today's show.

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">In this podcast episode of "No Compromise Radio," host Mike Abendroth discusses the theological concept of "limited atonement," arguing that Jesus died only for the elect, not for every person ever born. He addresses common counterarguments, particularly interpretations of "world" in John 3:16 and "whole world" in 1 John 2:2, explaining that the term "world" in these contexts refers to humanity as a whole, including Gentiles, rather than every individual. Mike bases his primary argument for limited atonement on the Trinity, asserting that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit share a single will, and since the Father chooses only some for salvation, the Son's atonement must also be for that chosen group. </span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/Rx5CBZ5ApjM"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/Rx5CBZ5ApjM</span></a>

Pastor Mike Abendroth, Luke 9:23-27 - 5 Verses That Will Change Your Life!

<span style="font-weight: 400;">In this podcast episode, Pastor Mike discusses the concept of God as King, drawing from his book "King: How the Sovereignty of God Changes Everything".He explores how the biblical understanding of a king's throne room as a place of judgment transforms into a "throne of grace" for believers through Christ's work. Mike emphasizes that Christians, as children of God and with Jesus as their high priest, can confidently approach God in prayer for mercy, grace, and help, even in their weaknesses and sins, because judgment for their sins occurred at Calvary.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/9yZIcIUXCM0"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/9yZIcIUXCM0</span></a>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Pastor Mike discusses the importance of encouragement, particularly through the lens of the Transfiguration of Jesus as described in the Bible. He explains that the Transfiguration served to encourage the disciples, future readers of the Bible, and even Jesus himself, by offering a glimpse of heavenly glory and affirming the worth of enduring suffering and self-denial for the sake of following Christ. Mike emphasizes that despite life's trials and difficulties, the ultimate glory awaiting believers in heaven makes all present struggles worthwhile. He concludes by encouraging listeners to find hope and encouragement in the person of Jesus and the promise of eternal glory.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/MwGYsca2Vck"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/MwGYsca2Vck</span></a>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of No-Co Radio Pastor Mike Abendroth focuses on self-denial, picking up one's cross daily, and following Jesus. He emphasizes that while salvation is by grace through faith, these actions are the necessary consequences of being a Christian, distinguishing them from a means to salvation. He explores what "self-denial" truly means, citing theological perspectives from Matthew Henry, John Calvin, R.C.Sproul, and Sinclair Ferguson, clarifying that it's not self-hatred but rather a denial of the "me first" impulse.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube:</span><a href="https://youtu.be/6G1U9o4oKCA"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/6G1U9o4oKCA</span></a>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of No Compromise Radio, Pastor Mike discusses his new book, "King: How the Sovereignty of God Changes Everything," and recounts his recent trip to a conference on the Nicene Creed in Rome, where he declined a private meeting with the Pope to go to Sicily for his anniversary. This experience led him to ponder what he would say to the Pope if given 20 minutes, leading into a discussion of John chapter three and the concept of being "born again”. He emphasizes that salvation is by faith alone, not by works or self-righteousness, and highlights the sovereign act of God in regeneration.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/_4bTL6G8dK0"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/_4bTL6G8dK0</span></a>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">In this podcast episode of No Compromise Radio, Pastor Mike discusses Christian weddings, emphasizing the symbolic roles of husbands and wives within a marriage. He delves into the procession, the father's role in "giving away" the bride, and the distinct, non-symmetrical vows he uses for couples, highlighting the husband's leadership and the wife's submission as reflections of Christ and the Church. Mike also touches on appropriate attendance at various types of weddings and concludes by likening heaven to a grand wedding celebration.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions)</span>
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/jMmVgJP-H-I"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/jMmVgJP-H-I</span></a>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">In this No-Co episode, Pastor Mike discusses the importance of sexual fidelity, drawing heavily from Proverbs chapter 7. He emphasizes that parents, especially fathers, should openly discuss sexual purity, using biblical wisdom to guide away from temptation. Mike illustrates the dangers of sexual sin through a vivid interpretation of Proverbs 7, likening a naive young man's downfall to an animal caught in a trap. He stresses the forgiveness available for past sexual sins through Christ and encourages listeners to live a life that honors God by fleeing temptation and embracing purity.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/R6n7P-kTaXs"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/R6n7P-kTaXs</span></a>

Pastor Steve Cooley, Acts 11:19-30 Christ Builds His Church in Antioch

Pastor Mike Abendroth, Luke 9:1-22 Who is Jesus? Part 2

<div class="bible-media-description">In part 2 of this special episode, Pastor Mike joins Pat Abendroth and Mike Grimes from the <a href="https://www.thepactum.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pactum</a>, Jon Moffit and Justin Perdue from the <a href="https://theocast.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Theocast</a>, and R. Scott Clark from the <a href="https://heidelblog.net/2023/01/getting-the-gospel-right-the-heidelcast-the-pactum-podcast-noco-radio-and-theocast/">Heidelcast</a>.  Listen is as they discuss what makes them tick, live! They talk about law and gospel, assurance, justification sola fide, and covenant theology.</div>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">In this podcast episode of No Compromise Radio, host Mike Abendroth discusses the critical topic of sexual fidelity, emphasizing the importance of parents, particularly fathers, engaging in open and honest conversations about sex. Drawing heavily from Proverbs chapter five, Abendroth highlights the biblical perspective on avoiding sexual immorality and enjoying sexual intimacy exclusively within the bounds of marriage. He shares personal anecdotes about his own experiences as a father discussing these subjects with his son, contrasting it with his own upbringing where such conversations were absent. The episode stresses that while sexual sin is destructive, sexual expression within marriage is a blessed and joyful experience designed by God. Abendroth urges listeners to actively flee from sexual sin, including pornography, and to cherish and satisfy their spouses. He concludes by reinforcing that the ability to live a life of sexual purity stems from one's union with Christ.</span>
 
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Pastor Mike Abendroth, Luke 9:1-17 Who is Jesus?

<div class="bible-media-description">In this special episode Pastor Mike joins Pat Abendroth and Mike Grimes from the <a href="https://www.thepactum.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pactum</a>, Jon Moffit and Justin Perdue from the <a href="https://theocast.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Theocast</a>, and R. Scott Clark from the <a href="https://heidelblog.net/2023/01/getting-the-gospel-right-the-heidelcast-the-pactum-podcast-noco-radio-and-theocast/">Heidelcast</a>.  Listen is as they discuss what makes them tick, live! They talk about law and gospel, assurance, justification sola fide, and covenant theology.</div>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">In this podcast episode of No-Co Radio, Pastor Mike discusses the topic of demons and demon possession, drawing heavily from Luke chapter 8, where Jesus encounters a man possessed by a "legion" of demons. Mike emphasizes Jesus's power over nature and supernatural beings, asserting that Christians cannot be demon-possessed due to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. He refutes the idea of blaming personal sins like anxiety, lust, or drunkenness on demonic influence, attributing these instead to human flesh as described in Galatians 5. Mike also touches on where demons exert influence today, suggesting they infiltrate authority structures and promote false teachings, such as those forbidding marriage or certain foods, to gauge holiness. He concludes by reassuring listeners that Christians are protected from the evil one and should focus on Christ's power rather than fearing demonic forces.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/DanAnR8_bdY"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/DanAnR8_bdY</span></a>

Pastor Mike Abendroth, Luke 8:40-56 Good News for “Hopeless Cases”

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) </span>
 
  
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of No-Co Radio Pastor Mike focuses on the second coming of Jesus Christ, specifically referencing Revelation chapter 19 and its implications for hope and holiness, drawing from the Belgic Confession's perspective on the return of Christ and the future glory of believers.</span>
 
 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch on YouTube: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/ro23Sw8cNoo"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://youtu.be/ro23Sw8cNoo</span></a>