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The Sword & The Trowel

Founders Ministries

Religion & Spirituality

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 414

The Sword & The Trowel is the weekly Founders Ministries podcast with Tom Ascol. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

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TS&TT: True or False: A Discussion with Dr. Richard Barcellos

Thursday, December 19, 2024 • Duration 52:53

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Richard Barcellos, Pastor of Grace Reformed Baptist Church, for a time of "true or false" questions. They address typology, creeds and confessions, biblical interpretation and more.

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The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/

Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/

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TS&TT: Striving for the Faith: Living a Life on Mission

Thursday, December 12, 2024 • Duration 54:16

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Alex Kocman, Director of Communication and Engagement for ABWE, to discuss his new book Striving for the Faith: A Journey through Philippians for Life on Mission. They discuss missions and the duty and responsibility that all christians have to live life on mission.

Show Notes:
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Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com

Use code "HOLIDAY24" to get 20% off in the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/

FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders

Partner in the work of Biblical Reformation: https://founders.org/give

Pre-Order "Striving for the Faith": https://press.founders.org/shop/striving-for-the-faith/

Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/

Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/

The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/

TS&TT: When Church Leaders Sin Scandalously

Thursday, October 3, 2024 • Duration 49:41

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the recent dismissal of Steve Lawson from his Pastoral role and how we should respond when church leaders sin in these grievous ways. They discuss the seriousness of sin and how we each individually need to be on guard against the attacks of the devil. They also address the importance of the local church, church discipline, the dangers of conference circuits & "celebrity" pastors, and more.

Show Notes:

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Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/

Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/

The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/

Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/

TS&TT: Immigration, America's Lowering Birth Rate and the Theology of Having Children

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 • Duration 32:22

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk about recent comments from Senator Chuck Schumer about immigration and America's lowering birth rate. They spend time thinking through these issues from a biblical worldview. How should the issue of immigration be dealt with? What does God say about children in Scripture? Should Christians be having more babies? What are some of the lies that our culture tries to peddle regarding the burden or blessing of children?

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SHOW NOTES:

- Schumer Sells Amnesty and Abortion to Fix Low Birth Rate: https://patriotpost.us/articles/92946-schumer-sells-amnesty-and-abortion-to-fix-low-birth-rate-2022-11-17

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PRE-ORDER: To the Judicious and Impartial Reader: Baptist Symbolics Volume 2: https://press.founders.org/shop/fto-the-judicious-and-impartial-reader-baptist-symbolics-volume-2/

2023 National Founders Conference: What is Man? | https://founders.org/2023conference/

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TS&TT: The (Dis)Respect for Marriage Act: A Radical Redefinition of Marriage & God's Good Design

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 • Duration 28:58

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk about the recent "Respect for Marriage Act" that our Senate voted on last week and discuss it in the light of God's word. Does the Bible address things like Obergefell? Does the Bible address same-sex marriage and how Christian should think about it? Does this Bill protect religious freedom? They talk about all this while also examining the response of Christianity Today and David French and the danger of being discipled by the world, not the Word. If this show was helpful for you, make sure to subscribe and share it with a friend!

SHOW NOTES:

- Respect for Marriage Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8404/text

- David French article: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench/status/1593744894920491009?s=20&t=9uufmgK_6ati1wWuOqxyPg

- Research Articles on the effects of children raised in SS homes: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/drt/2016/2410392/#B41

Other Resources explaining the Respect for Marriage Act:

- https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/david-french-is-unduly-bullish-about-religious-liberty-protection-in-marriage-legislation/

- https://www.dailysignal.com/2022/11/17/fact-checking-7-claims-by-defenders-of-democrats-marriage-bill/

TS&TT: Jim Renihan | An Exposition of the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 • Duration 32:18

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Jim Renihan, President of the International Reformed Baptist Seminary to talk about his long-awaited book, an exposition on the Second London Confession. They talk about how Dr. Renihan came to work on this resource, the importance and use of confessions, being a reformed baptist and more. If this show was helpful for you, make sure to subscribe and share it with a friend!

PRE-ORDER Dr. Renihan's exposition of the Second London Confession, To the Judicious and Impartial Reader: Baptist Symbolics Volume 2: https://press.founders.org/shop/fto-the-judicious-and-impartial-reader-baptist-symbolics-volume-2/

Get Dr. Renihan's exposition of the First London Confession, For the Vindication of the Truth: Baptist Symbolics Volume 1: https://press.founders.org/shop/for-the-vindication-of-the-truth-baptist-symbolics-volume-1/

2023 National Founders Conference: What is Man? | https://founders.org/2023conference/

40th Anniversary T-Shirts: https://press.founders.org/shop/founders-40th-anniversary-t-shirt/

Support Founders Ministries and become a part of the F.A.M: https://press.founders.org/fam/

Apply at The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org

Founders Sermon Podcast Stream: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sermons-by-founders-ministries/id1613963681

TS&TT: Forty Years of Gospel Recovery & Reformation of Churches | #40YearsOfFounders

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 • Duration 52:40

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden sit down for a special episode in honor of the 40th Anniversary of Founders Ministries on November 13th. They discuss the genesis of Founders and that original prayer meeting in Texas, how the Lord has grown the ministry over the years and the purpose behind all that Founders does. If this show was helpful for you, make sure to subscribe and share it with a friend!

40th Anniversary T-Shirts: https://press.founders.org/shop/founders-40th-anniversary-t-shirt/

2023 National Founders Conference: What is Man? | https://founders.org/2023conference/

Support Founders Ministries and become a part of the F.A.M: https://press.founders.org/fam/

Apply at The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org

Founders Sermon Podcast Stream: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sermons-by-founders-ministries/id1613963681

Follow Founders Ministries:

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TS&TT: Greg Jones | The Life and Ministry of Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 • Duration 35:59

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden with Greg Jones, President of the MLJ Trust, a ministry who distributes 1,600 audio sermons from the “logic on fire” preacher D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. They discuss Dr. Lloyd-Jones' life and ministry, the work of the Trust and the importance of sound, expository preaching for the evangelical church today.

The MLJ Trust: https://www.mljtrust.org If this show was helpful for you, make sure to subscribe and share it with a friend!

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Support Founders Ministries and become a part of the F.A.M: https://press.founders.org/fam/

Apply at The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org

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Follow Founders Ministries:

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All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

TS&TT: Christopher Yuan | Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 • Duration 29:11

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Dr. Christopher Yuan, Author and Bible Professor at Moody Bible Institute. Dr. Yuan's ministry on faith and sexuality has reached five continents and on the show today, he shares more of his story about how he came out of a lifestyle of homosexuality and sexual promiscuity to being a transformed disciple of Christ. They discuss holy sexuality, biblical anthropology, gay christianity and more.

Christopher Yuan: https://christopheryuan.com

Holy Sexuality and the Gospel Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735290911

If this show was helpful for you, make sure to subscribe and share it with a friend!

2023 National Founders Conference: What is Man? | https://founders.org/2023conference/

Support Founders Ministries and become a part of the F.A.M: https://press.founders.org/fam/

Apply at The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org

Founders Sermon Podcast Stream: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sermons-by-founders-ministries/id1613963681

Follow Founders Ministries:

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/

TS&TT: Hurricane Ian | God's Grace Through Affliction

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 • Duration 31:50

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden sit down to record the first show back in the Founders studio since Hurricane Ian hit Cape Coral, Florida three weeks ago. They discuss the impact of the storm on the Founders team, Grace Baptist Church and SWFL and reflect on the Lord's goodness through it all.

If this show was helpful for you, make sure to subscribe and share it with a friend!

2023 National Founders Conference: What is Man? | https://founders.org/2023conference/

Support Founders Ministries and become a part of the F.A.M: https://press.founders.org/fam/

Apply at The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org

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