Why Trevin Wax Built a New Catechism

Why Trevin Wax Built a New Catechism

Author: The Media Project December 9, 2025 Duration: 33:53

Catechesis is almost as old as Christianity itself. And while many catechisms have evolved over the years, the age of catechisms is rarely seen as a drawback — if anything, knowing that a catechism is tried and true can be what makes people trust it. But Trevin Wax and Thomas West believe it is worth developing a new catechism. Trevin speaks with Matthew Peterson about why churches and traditions who neglect catechism ought to reconsider.


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