Cowford Catechism

Cowford Catechism

On the Cowford Catechism podcast, we are diving into Scripture in order to define terms in love from a biblical perspective. We seek to equip the Church by defending doctrine, dispelling deception, and developing disciples.

Episodes

Is God different in the Old Testament? (Bonus episode)

July 29, 2025 • 21 mins

Why does God seem so different in the Old Testament—ordering judgment and even war—compared to the love and grace we see in Jesus? Is it the same God? In this episode, we wrestle with one of the toughest questions Christians face by going back to the unchanging nature of God. Through Scripture, we see that while God’s methods of relating to humanity have shifted from the Old Covenant to the New, His character has always been perfec...

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Husbands and Wives (Family Series - Pt. 1)

December 11, 2024 • 65 mins
Send us a text Welcome to the first episode in our new series exploring the biblical foundations of family life! In this series, we’ll uncover how God’s design for the family equips us to navigate conflicts at home with grace and wisdom. In this episode, we start at the heart of the family: marriage. Join us as we dive into the biblical roles of husbands and wives. You can find links to the sermons discussed in this episode along ...
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Leftovers: Christians and Amendment 4

October 9, 2024 • 15 mins
Send us a text This November, Florida will have on its ballot what is known as Amendment 4. This amendment is all about abortion and we discuss why Christians should unequivocally vote "no" on it. Support the show
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Abortion

October 2, 2024 • 62 mins
Send us a text What does the Bible say about abortion and how should that shape our views about it as Christians? This will be one of our more serious and difficult episodes due to the nature of this topic and the consequences of it. Check out Nancy Pearcey's book "Love Thy Body" here - https://shorturl.at/dmSBW Listen to Pastor Kenny's sermon on abortion here - https://shorturl.at/Gq2SR Support the show
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How to be a good church member

August 21, 2024 • 63 mins
Send us a text Church membership might not seem like an exciting or relevant topic, but it's one of the most important aspects of the Christian life. In this episode, we explore a church membership covenant and discuss how we can honor the Lord by following the biblical principles laid out for members of local churches. Here's a link to the membership covenant we walked through: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/11lsumjsbfmuty43q8nwi...
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Is the Bible Enough?

July 29, 2024 • 55 mins
Send us a text When you are hit with anxiety, fear, addictions, life's hardest questions, etc. where do you turn? Do you believe that the Bible is enough for the Christian in helping us think through and honor God in all areas of life? In other words: do you believe the Bible is sufficient for life and godliness? This episode will challenge all of us to make sure that we are thinking and living biblically in all areas of our lives...
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Leftovers: How do I know that God was leading me?

May 22, 2024 • 16 mins
Send us a text We often tell people that God led us to make a particular decision or do a certain thing. Can we truly claim to know when God is leading us? How do we know when God is leading us in a particular direction? How do we discern His will for us in specific situations? Let's talk about it on Leftovers! -- You can also listen to our full-length episode on the miraculous spiritual gifts that we reference in this episode here...
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Cessationism: do tongues, healings, miracles, etc. happen today?

May 15, 2024 • 59 mins
Send us a text This episode is all about defining and making the biblical case for what is known as cessationism. How should we think about what are known as the sign gifts or miraculous gifts of the Spirit? Are they still in operation today? If not, does that mean we do not believe in the miraculous? Find out this and more on this episode. Support the show
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Why communion is so special

April 3, 2024 • 16 mins
Send us a text Many Christians partake of communion often without really knowing the true meaning and significance of it. This episode seeks to help you truly understand the beauty and importance of this sacrament and help you deepen your worship of Jesus and fellowship with His people when partaking of the Lord's Supper. Support the show
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How to find a biblical church

March 27, 2024 • 15 mins
Send us a text How can you find a biblical church near you? What are the things you should be looking for and what are things that are just preferences that shouldn't matter as much. Here are some great places to search for a solid church near you: https://tms.edu/find-a-church/ https://www.9marks.org/church-search/ https://church.founders.org/ Support the show
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How to forgive others

March 19, 2024 • 51 mins
Send us a text We all have to forgive the people in our lives. We all have also been on the receiving end of others having to forgive us. What is biblical forgiveness and how am I supposed to forgive someone who won't even acknowledge what they did or ask for my forgiveness? On this episode, we answer this and other really hard but important questions about forgiveness. Support the show
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Leftovers: Transgender surgery?

June 12, 2023 • 15 mins
Send us a text This "leftovers" episode really is an extension of the conversation we had on our latest full episode on transgenderism. It would be immensely helpful for you to listen to that episode first if you have not yet. In this "leftovers," we tackle the question of "transition surgeries." How should we think about them as Christians? Support the show
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LGBTQ+ (part 2 - transgenderism)

May 31, 2023 • 60 mins
Send us a text Part two of our LGBTQ+ episode specifically addresses the issue of transgenderism. How should Christians think about and discuss this topic with grace and truth? We encourage you to email any thoughts or questions to cowfordcatechism@gmail.com Mentioned in this episode were the following resources: Nancy Pearcy - Love Thy Body https://a.co/d/j5eL3XA Amy Hall - A Response to an Employer’s Request for Pronouns https:...
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Leftovers: Can a Christian vote Democrat?

April 28, 2023 • 15 mins
Send us a text Another listener question came to us asking if it's possible to be a Christian and vote for the Democratic party. While this is a highly controversial topic with people on both sides of the argument, it's an important one still. We do our best in 15 minutes to give you some principles to think about. Support the show
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Leftovers - Responding to Sexual Sin in the church

February 27, 2023 • 15 mins
Send us a text On this edition of leftovers, we respond to a listener's question: "Something I have been puzzled by is how could an organization like the Southern Baptist Convention have so many leaders and pastors involved in sexual sin? " We discuss that question along with the broader issue of leaders and pastors falling into sexual sin and how local churches should fight against it taking root in their congregations. Support ...
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LGBTQ+ (part 1 - homosexuality)

February 22, 2023 • 72 mins
Send us a text 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 do...
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Black Lives Matter

October 10, 2022 • 61 mins
Send us a text 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
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Leftovers: Should a man ever be alone with a woman?

October 6, 2022 • 14 mins
Send us a text On this leftovers episode, we discuss what is known as the "Billy Graham Rule." It's been a topic of controversy not only in Christian circles but even in the secular workplace. Should you ever be alone with someone of the opposite sex who is not your spouse? We give our thoughts. Support the show
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Leftovers: Should Christians watch Disney?

September 28, 2022 • 16 mins
Send us a text Since we're talking about wokeness and other controversial topics in season 3, we thought it would be helpful to also have a conversation about whether Christians should still watch and pay for services like Disney. With only 15 minutes and no notes, we try to give some thoughts on that. Support the show
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Are you woke?

September 26, 2022 • 65 mins
Send us a text 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.com Supp...
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