The Pactum
The Pactum
Show overview
The Pactum has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 266 episodes. That works out to roughly 180 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 260th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 35 min and 46 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year.
From the publisher
Theological Discussion for Christ's Church The Pactum is shorthand for the Latin Pactum Salutis. The Pactum Salutis is the trinitarian covenant made before the foundation of the world spoken of in texts such as Ephesians 1 and John 17. It is also known as the covenant of redemption. According to the pactum salutis, the triune God who works all things after the counsel of His will commits to save elect sinners. Since the pactum salutis is the basis for all of God's work in human history, we find The Pactum a fitting banner for our conversations of all things theological.
Latest Episodes
View all 266 episodesEp. 266 - Death
Ep. 265 - Discipleship 101
Ep. 264 - Covenant Theology Myth Busting
Ep. 263 - Charles Hodge
Ep. 262 - Confessionalism
Ep. 261 - Provocative Theology
S260 Ep 1Ep. 260 - Pactum Responsum
In this Pactum Responsum episode, Pat and Mike answer listener and viewer questions about repentance, John Piper, prayer, children's church, warning passages, Law/gospel, and Israel.
S1 Ep 259Ep. 259 - Law & Gospel Recovery
Pat and Mike finish up the law and gospel series by talking about how we can recover the law gospel distinction.
S1 Ep 258Ep. 258 - Law & Gospel Objections
Pat and Mike continue the law and gospel series by considering ten objections to the law gospel distinction.
S1 Ep 257Ep. 257 - Law & Gospel Rejection
In this episode, Pat and Mike continue the law and gospel series by talking about the perils of rejecting the law gospel distinction. Resources mentioned in this episode: - A Historical-Theological Response to John Piper's What Is Saving Faith? by J.V. Fesko
S1 Ep 256Ep. 256 - Law & Gospel Benefits
In this episode of the law and gospel series, Pat and Mike discuss the benefits of the law gospel distinction.
S1 Ep 255Ep. 255 - Law & Gospel History
Pat and Mike continue the law and gospel series by talking about individuals, creeds, and confessions that highlight the law gospel distinction throughout history.
S1 Ep 254Ep. 254 - Law & Gospel in Scripture
Pat and Mike continue their Law & Gospel series by talking about scriptural support for the law and gospel distinction.
S1 Ep 253Ep. 253 - Law & Gospel Meaning
Pat and Mike continue the Law & Gospel series by giving some definitions and talking about its meaning.
S1 Ep 252Ep. 252 - Covenant Theology Conference
In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about the upcoming 2026 Pactum Conference on Covenant Theology.
S1 Ep 251Ep. 251 - Law and Gospel Importance
In this episode, Pat and Mike begin a series on the important topic of Law and Gospel. Throughout the series they will be highlighting the meaning of law and gospel, biblical support for these categories, historical support, benefits, and so much more.
S1 Ep 250Ep. 250 - Study Jonah
In this episode, Pat and Mike talk about seven compelling reasons to study the book of Jonah.
Ep. 249 - Israel, Social Media, and the News
Everyone seems to have an opinion about Israel. And while that's all fine and good, it seems that as of late, some pretty amazing things are being said about Israel and the Jews, and by pretty amazing, we mean outlandish and crazy. On this episode, listen in as Pat and Mike talk about seven things to keep in mind regarding Israel, social media, and the news. If you are interested in joining The Pactum on a trip to Israel visit the trip website for more information.
S1 Ep 248Ep. 248 - South Asia Gospel Missions
In this episode, Pat is joined by Aaron S. to talk about gospel ministry in South Asia
S1 Ep 247Ep. 247 - Heartbreak
Life is filled with heartbreak because of bad theology, infidelity, family fights, church conflicts, loss of loved ones, cancer, and on and on and on the list could go. The heartbreak is diverse and plentiful! On this episode, Pat and Mike talk about how to handle heartbreak with some guidelines that may prove helpful.