Cowford Catechism

WE HAVE A NEW CO-HOST!Nate O'Brien comes into the Cowford Catechism family to replace Travis Bennett who is not able to continue hosting the podcast due to life just being really busy. That being said, Kenny is excited to welcome Nate on as a cohost from here on out.This episode continues our season where we are discussing "controversial" topics. This one will need at least two episodes because we are breaking down the LGBTQ+ community and how Christians should think about and respond to this movement.These are the two books we recommended during the episode:https://www.amazon.com/Can-You-Gay-Christian-Homosexuality/dp/162136593Xhttps://www.amazon.com/Same-Sex-Controversy-Clarifying-Homosexuality/dp/0764225243/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2U4WJFHIA32AJ&keywords=James+white+homosexuality&qid=1677099423&s=books&sprefix=james+white+homosexualit%2Cstripbooks%2C113&sr=1-1Support the show

We have a very special guest joining us on this episode to discuss a very important subject. Isaiah Hendrix helps us have a discussion about the movement that calls itself "Black Lives Matter." Season 3 is all about controversial subjects and this one is no slouch on the list of those. How should Christians think about and respond to this movement?Support the show

Season 3 is kicking off as we discuss controversial topics. The first one we want to talk about is the concept of "wokeness." What does it mean to be woke and why can that be a dangerous thing for a Christian? This is really an introduction to the rest of season 3 where we will be diving into many of the topics within the idea of wokeness. Join us and email any feedback or questions to cowfordcatechism@gmail.comSupport the show

Kenny and Travis are joined by Cory Williams who once professed faith in Christ, but has since walked away from Christianity. The conversation begins with a question about Christian universalism and develops into a discussion about the nature of absolute truth and why a loving God would send anyone to hell. This episode is longer than normal because the conversation was really hard to walk away from. We pray this encourages you to defend the faith and to do so with kindness and respect.Support the show

In this episode, we discuss the different beliefs Christians have in regard to creation. As believers, we all agree that God created everything, but was it a literal 7-day creation? How do we think biblically about such an important theological belief? We also talk about how old the earth actually is. You don't want to miss this one!Support the show

For the very first time, we have a guest on the podcast. Pastor Keith Foskey joins us to discuss whether or not Jesus could have sinned while on earth. We all agree as Christians that Jesus did not sin, but was it a possibility for Him to sin or not? Why does this even matter? Pastor Keith gives us what he believes to be the most biblical answer to this question in this episode of the podcast.You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel here - https://youtu.be/JDkILk5WTloCheck out Keith's podcast here - https://anchor.fm/medford-foskeySupport the show

We've already discussed angels, so it's only natural that we now talk about demons. There are so many misunderstandings about fallen angels and as a result, there seems to be a great amount of fear associated with how we view them. Should ee fear them? Who are they? Where do they come from? What do they do? Can a believer be possessed by a demon? We answer these and other questions about demons in this episode.Support the show

Let's face it, we've all had at least a few times in our lives when we've pictured angels that look like a "Precious Moments" ornament. But what does the Bible actually say about these often mysterious beings? Where did they come from? What do they do? What do they actually look like?  Join us as we try to answer these questions on this episode.Support the show

Season three is all about difficult doctrines and we aren't sure if there is a more difficult one than Eschatology (end times). Ask 10 different Christians how the world is going to end and you may get 5 answers, 3 fits of laughter, and two confused stares. We want to help give you an overview of different viewpoints of the end times and help bring at least a little clarity to this often debated doctrine.Support the show

Season 3 kicks off where we will be discussing difficult doctrines. Maybe one of the first that comes to mind for many of us is the Trinity. Protestants know the Trinity to be true, but many cannot explain it biblically. So what is the Trinity, why does it matter, and how do we explain it? More importantly, does the Bible even teach it?--Check out the following resources for further study:1. Simply Trinity by Matthew Barrett2. The Trinity: An Introduction by Scott Swain3. The Forgotten Trinty by James WhiteAlso, you can check out Kenny's sermons on the Trinity on their church's podcast - MissionWay Church Sermon Audio.Support the show

In the Season 2 finale, we dive into Roman Catholicism. It may be one of the more controversial episodes in this series but we believe it is important to discuss. We talk about their history, theology, and how to evangelize a Catholic. We also talk about whether or not someone can be saved in the Catholic Church, among other difficult topics. If you have questions or would like to provide feedback, please email us at cowfordcatechism@gmail.comSupport the show

Out of all the religions we have tackled in season 2, this one may be the one we encounter the most but know the least about. What are some of the major beliefs of Islam and how can we evangelize them?Support the show

In this episode, we will dive into maybe the least known of the religions we will explore in this season, but it's one that is gaining much popularity - especially in America. If you haven't heard of the Hebrew Israelites yet, consider this your introduction. If you have heard about them, we hope this encourages you on how to evangelize them.Support the show

In the second (and final) part of our episode covering the Jehovah's Witnesses, we dive deeper into some of their core doctrines and then ask the question: "How do I witness to a Jehovah's Witness?"Support the show

In the first of a two-part episode on Jehovah's witness, we dive into the history of this cult.Support the show

In Season 2, we are diving into various false religions and cults. This episode takes an introductory look at Mormonism, its history, core beliefs, and how to evangelize a Mormon. Support the show

We are back! Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast where we will dive into some of the world religions/cults of our day. This episode sets the stage for the rest of the season and is an important one to listen to in general because we ask the question: What is a cult? We also dive into how we should think about them and engage in evangelism with them.Support the show

In this episode, we finally conclude our series talking through the doctrines of grace by addressing probably the main theological thread running through it all - God's Sovereignty. What does it really mean when we say that God is Sovereign? What are the implications of that truth? Do we get a choice in the matter?This episode not only concludes this series in the doctrines of grace but also concludes Season 1 of this podcast. We will be back in a few weeks!Support the show

In this episode, we talk about the final of the five points of Calvinism - Perseverance of the Saints. What are the implications of the truth: once saved always saved? Isn't it prideful to be confident in your salvation? How should we think about those who seem to have walked away from the faith? We seek to answer these and other questions like them in this episode.Support the show

The Grace of God is a powerful thing - on that truth we probably all agree. The question is: once God displays His grace to our hearts, can we resist it and reject His Gospel? The last episode we dove into the most controversial of the doctrines of grace, and this is probably a close second on that front. As with all the others, there are misunderstandings we seek to clear up and questions we seek to answer as we dive into the doctrine of irresistable grace.Support the show