Coffee and Catechism

Feb 12 2024 211 ep. 27 mins 3

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A podcast on the Catechism of the Anglican Church in North America. May also do interviews on the catechism or topics related to catechesis.

Religion & Spirituality Education

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E209 Q216 What are angels?

Feb 12 2024 26 mins

Angels are rational, spiritual beings created by God. God’s holy angels joyfully serve him in heavenly worship, and God appoints them to act as messengers, bringing words of guidance and assurance to the faithful, and assisting and protecting them.

E208 Q215 How did Satan and his angels turn to evil?

Feb 09 2024 26 mins

Satan and his angels were overcome by envy and pride and re- belled against God.

E207 Q214 What are Satan and his demons?

Feb 05 2024 29 mins

Demons, of whom Satan is chief, are fallen angels. Satan rebelled against God and led other angels to follow him. They now cause spiritual and sometimes physical harm to mortals, and they sow lies that lead to confusion, despair, sin, and death.

E206 Q213 Did evil exist before the human race embraced it?

Feb 02 2024 20 mins

Yes. Satan had already opposed God and chosen evil when he tempted Adam and Eve.

E205 Q212 Is God responsible for evil?

Jan 29 2024 18 mins

No. The sinful choices of his creatures do not implicate God in evil in any way. (Deuteronomy 30:15–19; Romans 7:7–25; James 1:13–15) Support the podcast here

E204 Q211 If God is good, why does He permit evil?

Jan 25 2024 32 mins

God created rational creatures free to love, obey, and worship him, but we have used our freedom to reject his love, rebel against him, and choose evil. Yet no evil can thwart God’s purposes, and he is able to use evil to bring about even greater good. (Genesis 6:5; Judges 2:19–23; Psalm 10; Ecclesiastes 7:29; Romans 8:18–28; Hebrews 2:8–18; Revelation 2:18–29) Support th

E203 Q210 What is evil?

Oct 22 2023 25 mins

Evil is the willful perversion of God’s will. Evil defies God’s holiness, violates his Law, enslaves us to sin, and mars his good creation.

E202 Q209 What is the seventh petition?

Oct 21 2023 6 mins

The seventh petition is “But deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:13)

E201 Q208 How can the Church help you to resist temptation?

Oct 06 2023 31 mins

In the fellowship of Christ’s Body, I can find companionship when I am lonely or vulnerable, support to resist ungodly influence, wisdom to guard me from folly, exhortation to grow in holiness, and discipline to correct me when I fall into error.

E200 Q207 What are ways to guard against temptation?

Jul 15 2023 32 mins

As I abide in Christ, I can guard against temptation by praying for protection and strength, confessing my sins, recalling God’s Word, avoiding tempting situations, and seeking the support of fellow Christians.