In this episode of No-Co Radio, Pastor Mike and his son, Luke, transition from their previous discussions on family life and current events to focus deeply on the theology and practice of preaching . The conversation centers on Jesus Christ as the "Prince of Preachers" and explores His "prophetic...

In this episode of No-Co Radio, Pastor Mike and Luke Abendroth shift their focus to a "rapid-fire" analysis of current trends and controversies within modern evangelicalism. They critique recent theological shifts, such as Kirk Cameron’s move toward annihilationism, and discuss the complexities o...

Pastor Mike is joined again by his son, Pastor Luke, to discuss the realities of living in a pastor’s household from both the father's and son's perspectives. Luke, who now serves as a pastor at Redemption Church North County in Carlsbad, reflects on how his father maintained a "normal" family en...

In this episode of No-Co Radio, Pastor Mike is joined by his son, Luke Abendroth, to provide a "behind the scenes" look at life within a pastor’s home. Luke, who now serves as a pastor himself at Redemption Church North County, reflects on his upbringing, noting that while his father aimed to kee...

In this episode of No-Co Radio, Pastor Mike begins with a prayer focus on the phrase "Thy Kingdom Come," which he interprets as a battle cry for the return of Jesus and the destruction of Satan’s earthly kingdom. He critiques the use of popular Christian cliches and the "Message" bible paraphrase...

In this episode of No-Co Radio, Pastor Mike centers on the importance of the Lord’s Prayer, specifically focusing on the holiness of God’s name and the distinction between judicial and parental forgiveness. Mike critiques modern spiritual trends by awarding John Eldridge a "Kooks and Barneys" awa...

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...

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...

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. Dr...

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, a...

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 th...

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 Fat...

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...

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 S...

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 explain...

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 teac...

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 understan...

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 attitu...

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 ...

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...

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 fores...

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 M...

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 attribu...

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 ...