Creation: Just 7 days?

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?

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://www.str.org/w/a-response-to-an-employer-s-request-for-pronouns

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.

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.

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/162136593X
https://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=1-1

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?

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.

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.

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

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.