Cowboy Ethics Indiana

"You have to set aside your personal feelings in order to build relationships."

The key to a strong society is trust, self-control, and patience. Dwight Moudy and John Reffett dive into how the Code of the West principles, particularly "Ride for the Brand," can build strong relationships in our polarized world. They share the surprising history of diverse cowboys—including ex-slaves and Hispanic ranchers—who had to set aside animosity to complete the cattle drive. Learn how the Cowboy Ethics program uses a mock cattle drive activity to teach students the invaluable lesson of working together, even when they don't agree.

In this episode, Dwight Moudy and John Reffett explore two key principles from the Code of the West: "live each day with courage" and "always finish what you start." They discuss how courage isn't just for cowboys, but for everyone facing daily challenges, and why it's more important than ever to persevere and see a task through. Learn how these timeless values connect and provide a powerful framework for personal responsibility.

In this episode, John Reffett interviews Dwight Moudy about the inner workings of the Cowboy Ethics Indiana program. Dwight shares how they bring the Code of the West to life in classrooms, from hands-on activities like "building a farm" to teaching the importance of a firm handshake. You'll hear inspiring stories of how these lessons have positively impacted students, even years after they've left the classroom.

In this episode of the Cowboy Ethics Indiana podcast, hosts Dwight Moudy and John Reffett dive into how they use the Code of the West to help students build a positive mindset. They discuss the importance of embracing challenges with a positive attitude, much like the cowboys who faced the unknown on cattle drives. You'll hear inspiring stories about perseverance and why getting back up is more important than falling down.

Dwight Moudy and John Reffett are back with the Cowboy Ethics Indiana podcast! This episode explains the foundation of their program, the Code of the West, a set of ten timeless principles that have guided cowboys for over 150 years. They share how this ethical framework came to be and how they use it to teach moral character to people of all ages. Tune in as they discuss why the cowboy way of life is more relevant today than ever.

What does it mean to have a handshake deal in today's world? And what can we learn from the cowboys of the Old West? In this episode of Cowboy Ethics Indiana, hosts Dwight Moudy and John Reffett are back on the air to explore these very questions. They dive into the ten principles of the Code of the West, discussing how concepts like "be tough, but fair" and "some things aren't for sale" are more relevant than ever. Learn how these values are being taught to the next generation and why they're so crucial for our future.

Dwight and Lily chat with Trent Loos about his start in sharing his message.

Lily and Dwight talk with John Reffett and how he met Dwight and got involved with Cowboy Ethics.

Dwight Moudy, Lily Cutter, and Brian Sapp recorded this episode of Cowboy Ethics from the Elkhart County Fair. Dwight brought Trent Loos onto the program to talk about how they met, how Trent has supported the program, and why this is so important for students. Lily also asked Trent for some insight on podcasting.

This episode of Cowboy Ethics Indiana explores the true history of cowboys, a diverse group who had to overcome differences to work together. Host Dwight Moudy discusses how the Cowboy Ethics program uses these stories to teach kids about finding common ground.

The episode features a heartwarming story about a young student who found her own connection to cowboy history and developed leadership skills through the program.

Dwight emphasizes the importance of teamwork and problem-solving, arguing that these skills are essential for future generations to face challenges and build a better future.