The Sword & The Trowel
The Sword & The Trowel is the weekly Founders Ministries podcast with Tom Ascol. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
Episodes
TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Sanctification
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. They address Chapter 13 on Sanctification and discuss the practical and pastoral applications of the Spirit's work of sanctification in our lives.
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TS&TT: The War on Women
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Graham Gunden welcomes Pastor David Mitzenmacher back to the show. They discuss the recent trial of Lindsay Clancy, the response of many women on social media, the plague of feminism, and how pastors and churches should deal with these issues in a Biblical manner.
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TS&TT: The Continuing Legacy of Voddie Baucham
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden reflect on the life and legacy of our brother, Dr. Voddie Baucham. They discuss that although Voddie passed away one year ago, through his teaching and the stewardship of God's gifts to him, his ministry continues to be impactful.
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TS&TT: The Dangers of Eastern Orthodoxy
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Jacob Trotter, Assistant Professor of Historical Theology at Founders Seminary. They discuss the issue of Eastern Orthodoxy, its weaknesses and failures, and the danger of its growing influence with evangelical young men.
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TS&TT: George Floyd, Tou Thao, and How God Works All for Good
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Tou Thao, former Minneapolis police officer, one of the four officers involved in the George Floyd incident in May of 2020. Mr. Thao shares his story of those events, the trials of his imprisonment, and how the Lord saved him while in prison.
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TS&TT: What Should We Believe?
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Joey Tomlinson, Pastor of the Deer Park Fellowship in Newport News, VA, to talk about his new book: Those Things Most Surely Believed. They discuss why he wrote this book, the ways in which we can read the 1689 confession devotionally, and how all Christians can be benefitted by it
TS&TT: Should Christians Use IVF?
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Josh Holler, Pastor of the First Baptist Church in St. John, MO, to talk about his new book: Misconceiving IVF. They discuss why he wrote this book, the ethics surrounding In vitro fertilization (IVF), and why Christians need to be thinking clearly about this issue.
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TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Adoption
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. They address Chapter 12 on Adoption and discuss God's fatherhood and us as His children. Although this chapter is just one paragraph, it is filled wonderful truth to comfort and encourag
TS&TT: Why Your Church Needs a Confession
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss confessionalism. They address the theological and practical benefits for churches, specifically baptist churches, to adopt and maintain a confession
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TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Justification
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. They address Chapter 11 on Justification and discuss how this doctrine can be encouraging and liberating to the believer when understood correctly.
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TS&TT: The Dangers of Roman Catholicism
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss some recent discussion around the Sabbath on social media. They address the enduring command of the Sabbath from the Bible, the 1689 confession, and from natural law.
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TS&TT: The Sabbath: Is It Only an Old Testament Command?
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss some recent discussion around the Sabbath on social media. They address the enduring command of the Sabbath from the Bible, the 1689 confession, and from natural law.
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TS&TT: Should Women Vote in Church? Answering Listeners' Questions
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden answer your questions! They talk about the role of women in the Sunday worship service, common pitfalls for new church plants, deciding whether to stay in a church or leave it, whether we should sing Hillsong, and other questions.
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TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Effectual Calling
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. They address Chapter 10 on Effectual Calling and discuss the distinction between the effectual call and regeneration and how that works out practically in the life of the believer.
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TS&TT: Loving Our Nation: Reflecting on America's 250th
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss our Nation's 250th anniversary. They talk about how to rightly love our Nation and reflect on how God has blessed us and the world through the United States over these 250 years.
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Can the Church Influence Local Politics?
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Graham Gunden sits down with David Mitzenmacher, Pastor at Grace Baptist Church and Seth Tweeddale, Lead Pastor of Grace Community Church in Ormond Beach, FL. They discuss the recent work done in Lee County, FL to influence local government to declare June to be "Faith, Family, and Responsible Fatherhood month." They
TS&TT: Hope for the SBC?
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the recent Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting. They address the importance of the SBC, the encouraging victories from the meeting, and the continued need for reformation in local churches and the convention.
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Voddie Baucham: Culture is not Neutral
In this clip from a previous episode of The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden are joined by Dr. Voddie Baucham to discuss why culture is not neutral. They address cultural influence, the Dominion Mandate, the Great Commission, and why Christians cannot be passive while the world actively seeks to disciple the next generation.
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Voddie Baucham: You Can’t Pray and Refuse to Act
In this clip from a previous episode of The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden are joined by Dr. Voddie Baucham to discuss why Christians cannot pray faithfully while refusing to act faithfully. They address the Lord’s Prayer, the kingdom of God, Christian influence, education, government, and why every area of life must be brou
TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Free Will
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. They address Chapter 9 on Free Will and discuss the calvinistic understanding of free will, how it differs from other views, and how it applies to life of a Christian.
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TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Christ the Mediator (Part 5)
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. They finish Chapter 8 on Christ the Mediator talking through Christ's dual mediation, His redemption for the elect, and how we as Christians can understand that redemption and relate to
TS&TT: Offensive Christianity
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Chase Davis, Pastor of The Well Church, to talk about his new book: Offensive Christianity. They discuss why he wrote this book, the current state of men, how God made men body and soul, how men lost their strength, and how the church can help men return to their calling.
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TS&TT: The Sin of Anxiety
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the issue of anxiety—is it a sin, what role should modern counseling and medicine play, and what does the Bible say. They provide practical guidance and best practices for pastors while they are counseling those who struggle with anxiety.
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TS&TT: The Evils of Same-Sex Attraction and the Hope of the Gospel
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Jared Moore, Pastor of Cumberland Homesteads Baptist Church, to talk about same-sex attraction in light of the recent news of Sam Allberry's removal from ministry. They discuss the heinousness of this sin and the hope that is available in the gospel for those that struggle with
TS&TT: Assassination, Corruption, & Social Decay: Understanding the Times
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss recent events including the latest assassination attempt on President Trump. They provide guidance on how pastors and Christians should think both about the corruption and social decay around us and the future difficulties that we will likely face as a nation.
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TS&TT: Train Up Your Child
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss biblical parenting, family worship, and training our children to sit in worship. They talk about the necessary principles that we must hold and how to practically apply those principles in our children's lives.
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TS&TT: Ordered to Love
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Alex Kocman, Director of Communications and Engagement at ABWE, to talk about his new book: Ordered to Love. They discuss why he wrote this book, the confusion that surrounds this topic, the pitfalls on either side, and why Christians today need a proper understanding of the Ordo A
TS&TT: The Call to Pastoral Ministry
Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the calling to Pastoral Ministry. They discuss how a man can know that he is called to ministry, how he should prepare himself to serve as a Pastor, and also how should churches think about this calling and their role to raise up men to serve as faithful pastors.
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TS&TT: A Call for Baptist Renewal in the SBC
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol talks with Willy Rice, Pastor of Calvary Church in Clearwater, Florida. They discuss the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention and the need for renewal among Baptists. They also talk about Willy's nomination for SBC President and the desire to have real unity happen within SBC leaders and churches.
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TS&TT: Reformed Baptist History
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the story of Reformed Baptist movement. They talk about some of the history of the movement from the 17th century through today and how God has moved in and built the Reformed Baptist community.
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TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Christ the Mediator (Part 4)
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. They continue in Chapter 8 on Christ the Mediator talking through Christ's death and life and how He accomplishes salvation for us and Old Testament believers.
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TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Christ the Mediator (Part 3)
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. They continue in Chapter 8 on Christ the Mediator talking through the active and passive obedience of Christ and the comfort that Christians should take from this section of the confessi
TS&TT: God's Gift of Elders to His Church
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss eldership in the local church focusing on the biblical foundations and qualifications. They provide practical guidance on raising up elders, moving to a plurality of elders, and healthy ways for elders to work together in the church.
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TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Christ the Mediator (Part 2)
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. They continue in Chapter 8 on Christ the Mediator addressing the second paragraph and talking through some of the ancient heresies and how they manifest today.
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TS&TT: The Blessing of Family Worship
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the blessing and importance of family worship. They discuss their own experience of leading their families in regular worship and provide some strategies, tips, and resources that will be helpful and encouraging for you.
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TS&TT: Cultural Á La Carte
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the Epstein files, immigration, the recent actions of evangelical elites, and other current cultural issues. They provide some pastoral guidance for pastors and church members on how to best think about and address these things.
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TS&TT: Thinking Pastorally about Minneapolis, ICE, and Current Politics
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the chaos that is happening in Minneapolis, immigration policy, and other current political/cultural issues. They address why pastors need to be thinking about these topics and provide some pastoral guidance for how to best address them.
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TS&TT: Theology and Philosophy: A Discussion with Josh Tinkham
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Josh Tinkham, Pastor of Covenant Community Church and adjunct professor of theology at Founders Seminary, to talk about general and special revelation, philosophy, and its usefulness in theology and pastoral ministry.
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The Law for the Lawless
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome David Mitzenmacher, Associate Pastor of Grace Baptist Church, to talk about his new book: The Law for the Lawless. They discuss why he wrote this book, the three uses of the law, and the usefulness of God's law in ministry and households.
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TS&TT: Pastoral and Geo-political Reflections on Venezuela
TS&TT: Sex Abuse Apocalypse in the SBC? Hardly.
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Megan Basham to talk about the recent discovery documents that have been made public surrounding the David Sills/Jennifer Lyell case. They discuss the lessons to be learned on how to not be manipulated, personally, as churches, and as a convention, by the cultural winds in the futu
TS&TT: Is Public School Sinful?
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss education and the recent discussion on if public school is sinful. They address parents' responsibility to educate their children, the role of the government in education, and provide some biblical wisdom for evaluating education options.
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TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Christ the Mediator (Part 1)
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. They introduce Chapter 8 on Christ the Mediator addressing the first paragraph on the doctrine of the person and work of Christ, especially in the Covenant of Redemption.
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TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: God's Covenant
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. They discuss Chapter 7 on God's Covenant addressing what God has done by dealing with humanity by way of covenant and how this doctrine is central for both Christian ministry and Christi
TS&TT: The Radicalization of Young Women
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Pastor David Mitzenmacher, Associate Pastor at Grace Baptist Church, to talk about the radicalization of young women. They discuss the recent election results, the demographics that carried those elections, and how the church has failed to adequately address the sins and radicaliza
TS&TT: How to Lead Your Family
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Joel Beeke to talk about his new book: How to Lead Your Family: A Guide for Men Wanting to be More. They discuss the genesis of the book and how God has called men to be a prophet, priest, and king in their homes.
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A Commentary on the Baptist Catechism
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Jim Scott Orrick, Pastor of Bullitt Lick Baptist Church, to talk about his new book: A Commentary on the Baptist Catechism. They discuss the genesis for this book and how it, and catechisms in general, are helpful tools for Christians looking to deepen the understanding of God'
TS&TT: Third Wayism and the Liberal Gaze
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss some recent events, how Christians ought to think about them, and the disappointing way that many evangelical leaders have responded in recent years. They talk about how Christians can chart a course forward in these tumultuous times.
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TS&TT: Must Government Promote the True Religion?
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Rev. James Baird, Christian Education Pastor at Covenant Church of Naples, and talk about his new book: King of Kings: A Reformed Guide to Christian Government. They discuss the need for this book to help Christians have a better understanding of political theology in our day.
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TS&TT: Remembering Voddie Baucham
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk about the life, ministry, and legacy of Dr. Voddie Baucham. They reflect on memories with Dr. Baucham, God's kindness in bringing him to join us in the work at Founders, and how we plan to honor him in continuing the work of Founders Seminary.
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TS&TT: Living Intentionally with the Time God Gives Us
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss time and how as Christians we need to be diligent in stewarding the time and tasks that God has given to us. They talk about slothfulness, faithfulness, and properly prioritizing your time in different seasons of life.
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TS&TT: Make Disciples: Obeying God's Mandate
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Dr. Voddie Baucham, President of Founders Seminary, about making disciples. They discuss both the Dominion Mandate and the Great Commission, and clarify how these two different mandates go together in our lives as we seek to follow Christ's commands in our homes and the e
TS&TT: Be Angry & Do Not Sin: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Today on this unique LIVE episode of The Sword and The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and offer pastoral insight and encouragement for how we as Christians should process this type of tragedy.
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TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: The Fall of Mankind, Sin & Its Punishment
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. They discuss Chapter 6 on The Fall of Mankind, Sin & Its Punishment - addressing the covenant of works, the covenant of grace, and how God works through humanity as we are fallen in
TS&TT: A Christian Perspective on Education
Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss education. They address several commonly asked questions… Is education really that important? What is the responsibility of parents in their children’s education? Should Christians send their children to public school? Is going to college worthwhile? Listen to them address all this
TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Divine Providence (Part 2)
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. They continue their discussion of Chapter 5 on Divine Providence and specifically deal with the problem of evil in this world - does God ordain all things that happen, including sin and
TS&TT: The Secret Treachery of the "Pro-Life" Establishment
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Ben Zeisloft, Communications Director at The Foundation to Abolish Abortion, and talk about his new book: Forsakers of the Fatherless. They discuss the need for this book, how the pro-life movement has shut down righteous abolition laws, the rising abortion rates since the overturn
TS&TT: Matthew Barrett: What Hath Nashville to do with Canterbury
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the recent departure of Dr. Matthew Barrett from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, his becoming Anglican, and the lessons that we can learn.
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TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Divine Providence (Part 1)
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. They begin their discussion of Chapter 5 on Divine Providence and the comfort that Christians should take in the doctrine of God's providence.
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TS&TT: Shiplap & Millstones: Chip & Joanna Gaines Affirm Sin
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the recent controversy involving Chip and Joanna Gaines and their new reality TV show. They talk about the need for Christians to maintain clarity in the face of sin and the role of the church in correcting these errors.
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TS&TT: The Life and Ministry of John MacArthur
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the impact that John MacArthur had on their lives and in the broader evangelical world. They also discuss the question many are asking, "Who will take his place?"
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TS&TT: Partnering Together in Global Missions
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Paul David, President of ABWE (Association of Baptists for World Evangelism). They discuss the work of ABWE in global missions, how we should apply the Great Commission, and they share more about the exciting partnership between ABWE and Founders Seminary.
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TS&TT: Forgiveness, Repentance, and Reconciliation
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss what is involved in forgiveness and reconciliation, and what role repentance plays in both. They address the perennial question of whether Christians are obligated to forgive those who have not repented.
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TS&TT: The Christian in the Public Square
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Pastor and Senator Dusty Deevers from Oklahoma. Senator Deevers give practical advice and guidance for how christians can engage in the public square and his survey of the local and national political landscape.
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TS&TT: SBC 2025 Recap: Challenges and Encouragements
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Pastor David Mitzenmacher from Grace Baptist Church. They discuss the recent Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas, the results of the important votes, the future of the SBC, and provide encouragements on why to continue on in the work.
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TS&TT: Founders Seminary Update with President Voddie Baucham
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Voddie Baucham, founding president of Founders Seminary. They discuss the progress of Founders Seminary, changes to the Institute of Public Theology, and updates on Founders Ministries.
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TS&TT: SBC 2025: The ERLC, Law Amendment, and Financial Transparency
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention and the three big issues that will be addressed: abolishing the ERLC, the Law Amendment, and the need for financial transparency.
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TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Creation
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. Today they discuss Chapter 4 on Creation, as well as how to interpret the Bible, living in wisdom, and how to order our lives according to what God has said in Creation and Scripture.
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TS&TT: Josh Buice and Treacherous, “Anonymous” Sin
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the recent revelations regarding Josh Buice that led to his resignation from G3 Ministries and Pray's Mill Baptist Church. They discuss the seriousness of his sin, true repentance, and lessons we should learn.
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TS&TT: The Business of Is-Ness: How to Live in the World God Made
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. David Schrock on the show to discuss his new book with Founders Press, The Business of Is-Ness: How to Live in the World God Made. Pastor Schrock will talk about the genesis of the book and what God has to say on the nature of man, woman, the church, and more.
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TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: God's Decree
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. Today they discuss Chapter 3 on God's Decree and covers the topics of reprobation, predestination, God's sovereignty, and how these doctrines should lead us to humility.
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TS&TT: Stuck in Space: A Conversation with Captain Barry Wilmore
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Captain Barry Wilmore, a NASA astronaut and reformed baptist elder, who was recently stuck in space for nine months. They discuss his testimony, the need for excellence in all that we do, and the importance of church membership.
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TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: God and the Holy Trinity (Part 2)
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. The continue their discussion through Chapter 2 on God and the Holy Trinity, specifically focusing on God, His attributes, and the Trinity.
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TS&TT: What Christians Should Know About the Current Global Chaos
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Brandon Weichert, a foreign policy and technology expert, to discuss politics, unrest in the Middle East, and America's role in foreign conflicts.
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TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: God and the Holy Trinity (Part 1)
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. Today they begin a discussion through Chapter 2 on God and the Holy Trinity, unpacking the doctrine of God, exploring who He is, and His relationship to His creatures.
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TS&TT: The Dangers of Our Egalitarian Age
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the dangerous infiltration of egalitarianism into all aspects of our life. They talk about how we have been discipled to view all of life through this flattened, anti-hieracharchical view and how it is opposed to the way God actually made the world.
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TS&TT: Q&A: Eastern Orthodoxy, Baptism & More
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden answers some questions that have been submitted. They discuss conversions to Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, the topic of "Servant Leadership", how young is too young for baptism, and more.
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TS&TT: Must Christians Lose Down Here?
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Pastor Chase Davis to discuss his recent article with Blaze media. They talk about the recent American cultural shifts, affects of feminism, and the necessity to wield power under restraint.
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TS&TT: God in Three Persons: From Nicea to Now
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Peter Sammons to discuss a new article series that is coming out through Founders. This series will address the doctrine of the Trinity and Christology to provide clarity around these topics and theological terms for the everyday Christian.
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TS&TT: SBC Financial Transparency: How do We Restore Trust in our Institutions?
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Pastor Rhett Burns to discuss financial transparency in the SBC. They talk about the need for financial transparency and stewardship in all of the SBC enteties and strategies for seeing it implemented in the convention.
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