Who Is Catechizing You?

Episode 4: We are all being catechized. The question is: by whom? In a culture increasingly shaped by screens, algorithms, and competing visions of the good life, Christian formation requires more than simply knowing the right answers. In this episode of Holy Order, Bryan and Cooper explore the ancient ministry of catechesis: what it is, how it differs from discipleship, and why it may be more important than ever.Chapters00:00 Secular Catechesis01:25 Introduction to Catechesis02:43 Understanding Catechesis05:24 Discipleship vs. Catechesis07:48 Components of Catechesis10:30 The Biblical Narrative12:02 How Our Culture Catechizes14:07 (Mal)Formation via Algorithms?19:02 Perennial Challenges in Catechesis20:00 The Purpose of Catechesis23:37 Aquinas and the Assimilation of Knowledge25:08 The Connection Between Love and Knowledge30:06 Cultivating Rightly Ordered Love35:56 Advice for Parents and Leaders in Catechesis42:12 Influential Figures in Catechesis44:50 The Broader Trend of Catechesis Across Denominations46:13 Closing PrayerSubstack: https://bryanhollon.substack.com/ Contact: cooper.nye@tas.edu  Musicbed SyncUD: MB01XK6E3EG9WVS