The Sword & The Trowel

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The Sword & The Trowel is the weekly Founders Ministries podcast with Tom Ascol. New episodes drop every Tuesday. read less
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TS&TT: True or False: A Discussion with Dr. Richard Barcellos
2d ago
TS&TT: True or False: A Discussion with Dr. Richard Barcellos
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. Show Notes: Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Register for the 2025 NFC and the conference Singles Event: https://founders.org/conference/ Get 15% off at Reconciled Leather with code "FOUNDERS15": https://reconciledleatherco.com Pre-Order "What Is a Reformed Baptist?": https://press.founders.org/shop/what-is-a-reformed-baptist/ 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 Double your donation to Founders Ministries before the end of the year: https://founders.org/give 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/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
TS&TT: Striving for the Faith: Living a Life on Mission
Dec 12 2024
TS&TT: Striving for the Faith: Living a Life on Mission
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: Get 15% off at Reconciled Leather with code "FOUNDERS15": https://reconciledleatherco.com Register for the 2025 NFC: https://founders.org/conference/ 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/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: The Holy Scriptures (Part 1)
Dec 5 2024
TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: The Holy Scriptures (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 their discussion of chapter 1 on The Holy Scriptures. They talk about the difference between God's general and special revelation and the authority and sufficiency of the Word of God for us in our faith and life.   Show Notes: FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders   Pre-Order "What is a Reformed Baptist?": https://press.founders.org/shop/what-is-a-reformed-baptist/   Get 15% off your Abby's Elderberry order with code "FOUNDERS": https://abbyselderberry.com   Partner in the work of Biblical Reformation: https://founders.org/give   Use code "HOLIDAY24" to get 20% off in the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/   Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com 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/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
TS&TT: What is a Reformed Baptist?
Nov 27 2024
TS&TT: What is a Reformed Baptist?
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Tom Hicks on the show to discuss his new book with Founders Press, What is a Reformed Baptist? An Overview of Doctrinal Distinctives. Pastor Hicks will talk about the doctrines, ecclesiology, and practices of the Reformed Baptist Tradition. Show Notes:Use code "HOLIDAY24" to get 20% off in the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Pre-Order "A Pastor in Revival": https://press.founders.org/shop/a-pastor-in-revival Get 15% off your Abby's Elderberry order with code "FOUNDERS": https://abbyselderberry.com Partner in the work of Biblical Reformation: https://founders.org/give Register for the 2025 NFC: https://founders.org/conference/ Register for the 2025 Pre-Conference: https://founders.org/preconference/ 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/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
TS&TT: Lessons from Lawson's Fall: Essential Ecclesiology
Nov 21 2024
TS&TT: Lessons from Lawson's Fall: Essential Ecclesiology
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk about the importance of church membership and ecclesiology and God's grace to his people in church discipline. They discuss how a robust doctrine of the church is a safeguard for the health, unity, and effectiveness of Christ's church and his name. Show Notes:Get 15% off your Abby's Elderberry order with code "FOUNDERS": https://abbyselderberry.com Partner in the work of Biblical Reformation: https://founders.org/give Order "As the Darkness Clears Away": https://press.founders.org/shop/as-the-darkness-clears-away/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Register for the 2025 NFC: https://founders.org/conference/ Register for the 2025 Pre-Conference: https://founders.org/preconference/ 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/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
TS&TT: President-Elect Trump & God's Providence in the 2024 Election
Nov 14 2024
TS&TT: President-Elect Trump & God's Providence in the 2024 Election
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk about the election last week and the victories that were won. They will discuss reasons to celebrate, to reflect, and why we must not squander the advantages that God in his mercy has provided to us in these elections results. Show Notes:Get 15% off your Abby's Elderberry order with code "FOUNDERS": https://abbyselderberry.com Partner in the work of Biblical Reformation: https://founders.org/give Order "As the Darkness Clears Away": https://press.founders.org/shop/as-the-darkness-clears-away/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Register for the 2025 NFC: https://founders.org/conference/ Register for the 2025 Pre-Conference: https://founders.org/preconference/ 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/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
TS&TT: When Church Leaders Sin Scandalously
Oct 3 2024
TS&TT: When Church Leaders Sin Scandalously
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: FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Get your bag of Know Your Roast Coffee: https://press.founders.org/shop/know-your-roast-coffee-new-hampshire-light-roast/ Pre-order Who Made You?: https://press.founders.org/shop/who-made-you/ 2025 National Founders Conference: Revive Us, O Lord! 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/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
TS&TT: Building and Fighting for the Glory of God
Sep 26 2024
TS&TT: Building and Fighting for the Glory of God
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden showcase the brand new podcast studio and take the opportunity to discuss what it means to build and fight. What can we learn from Nehemiah as he held both his sword & his trowel? We live in a day where there are dragons to slay and God’s kingdom to build - what does that look like practically for the Christian? SHOW NOTES: FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Preorder Dear Titus: https://press.founders.org/shop/dear-titus/ 2025 National Founders Conference - REVIVE US O LORD: https://founders.org/conference 2025 National Founders Pre-Conference: Steadfast & Immovable - https://founders.org/preconference/ Suffering with Joy: https://press.founders.org/shop/suffering-with-joy/ Join the FAM: https://press.founders.org/fam/ Support Founders Ministries: http://founders.org/give Find out more about The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org Founders Church Search: https://church.founders.org Founders Sermon Podcast Stream: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sermons-by-founders-ministries/id1613963681 Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
TS&TT: Bradley Pierce | The Truth About Abortion Rates In Our Post-Roe World
Aug 6 2024
TS&TT: Bradley Pierce | The Truth About Abortion Rates In Our Post-Roe World
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol talks with Bradley Pierce, President of Abolish Abortion Texas, Executive Director of the nonprofit Foundation to Abolish Abortion and Vice President of Heritage Defense. They discuss the pro-life movement, abolishing abortion, and the truth about the number of abortions that still happen in the post-Roe v. Wade world. SHOW NOTES: SERMON - Image-bearers From Conception: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYgd-evlHIQ&t=2s Equipping the Saints to Abolish Abortion Conference: https://faa.life/equip2024 Abortion Free Docuseries: https://www.youtube.com/@AbolitionistFAA/videos 2025 National Founders Conference - REVIVE US O LORD: https://founders.org/conference As The Darkness Clears Away - Christmas Devotional: https://press.founders.org/shop/as-the-darkness-clears-away/ Illustrated Catechism for Boys and Girls: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-illustrated-catechism-for-boys-and-girls/ IOPT Convocation: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/convocation Join the FAM: https://press.founders.org/fam/ Support Founders Ministries: http://founders.org/give Find out more about The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org Founders Church Search: https://church.founders.org Founders Sermon Podcast Stream: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sermons-by-founders-ministries/id1613963681 Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
TS&TT: Fighting Against The Murder of Babies In Florida - Saying No To Amendment 4
Jul 30 2024
TS&TT: Fighting Against The Murder of Babies In Florida - Saying No To Amendment 4
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Aaron Gardner, who works at the forefront in the fight against Abortion in Florida. He joins us today to discuss Amendment 4, which is coming up on the November ballot and would effectively make abortion legal without exception in the state of Florida. This is an important episode for all Christians about the reality of abortion in a post-roe world and the need for Godly people to work for change in our government. SHOW NOTES:   MORE INFO ON AMENDMENT 4: - informedchurch.org - votenoon4florida.com - noto4.org   2025 National Founders Conference - REVIVE US O LORD: https://founders.org/conference As The Darkness Clears Away - Christmas Devotional: https://press.founders.org/shop/as-the-darkness-clears-away/ Illustrated Catechism for Boys and Girls: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-illustrated-catechism-for-boys-and-girls/ IOPT Convocation: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/convocation Join the FAM: https://press.founders.org/fam/ Support Founders Ministries: http://founders.org/give Founders Church Search: https://church.founders.org Founders Sermon Podcast Stream: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sermons-by-founders-ministries/id1613963681 Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.