The Sword & The Trowel

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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden begin a new series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. In this first installment, they will discuss the history of the 1689, the uses of the confession, and some of the ways that local churches can use and be helped by the confession. Show notes: Browse all the Founders' 1689 books and swag: https://press.founders.org/shop/?jsf=epro-archive-products&tax=product_tag:204 Register for the 2025 Pre-Conference: https://founders.org/preconference/ FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Register for the 2025 NFC: https://founders.org/conference/ 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Tom Nettles on the show to discuss Reformation day, the history of the Reformation and how Reformed Baptists are "Heirs of the Reformation." Dr. Nettles encourages us with his wealth of historical knowledge and spiritual wisdom. Show Notes:Browse all the Founders' 1689 books and swag: https://press.founders.org/shop/?jsf=epro-archive-products&tax=product_tag:204 FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Get 31% off in the Founders' store with Code "REF2024": https://press.founders.org/ Register for the 2025 NFC and the conference Singles Event: https://founders.org/conference/ 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.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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dusty Deevers on the show to discuss how christians ought to think about politics, abortion, and our country's desperate need for true revival as we head into the end of this tumultuous election season. Dusty helps us by sharing his unique perspective as both a Pastor and a State Senator in Oklahoma. Show Notes: 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 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Register for the Steadfast and Immovable 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Nate Pickowicz on the show to discuss his new book with Founders Press, Dear Titus: Letters on Church Planting. Nate shares his background in church planting, the genesis of this book and some practical wisdom for young pastors. Show Notes: FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Partner with Founders Ministries: https://founders.org/give Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Register for the Steadfast and Immovable Preconference: https://founders.org/preconference/ Pre-order Dear Titus: https://press.founders.org/shop/dear-titus/ 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.

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.

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.

We have some exciting updates to share for The Sword & The Trowel podcast! SHOW NOTES: 2025 National Founders Conference - REVIVE US O LORD: https://founders.org/conference 2025 National Founders Pre-Conference: Steadfast & Immovable - https://founders.org/preconference/ Join the FAM: https://press.founders.org/fam/ Support Founders Ministries: http://founders.org/give 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden interview Zachary Garris, pastor and author of Honor Thy Fathers: Recovering the Anti-Feminist Theology of the Reformers. They discuss his book and the importance of understanding what our protestant forefathers believed about the role of men and women in the church, in the home and in society. SHOW NOTES: Honor Thy Fathers: https://www.newchristendompress.com/fathers 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden address the recent debates around the active obedience of Christ. What is it and should we be concerned about it? What is the doctrine of imputation? and what does this mean in regards to the doctrine of Law and Gospel? SHOW NOTES: 2025 National Founders Conference - REVIVE US O LORD: https://founders.org/conference 2025 National Founders Pre-Conference: Steadfast & Immovable - https://founders.org/preconference/ Dear Titus: https://press.founders.org/shop/dear-titus/ 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden address some of your questions - What is Predestination? What can we do to effect change in our government? Should we still listen to leaders that have gone astray? Should a Baptist church have open membership? How can Christians understand Just War Theory? They answer all these and more! SHOW NOTES: 2025 National Founders Conference - REVIVE US O LORD: https://founders.org/conference 2025 National Founders Pre-Conference: Steadfast & Immovable - https://founders.org/preconference/ Dear Titus: https://press.founders.org/shop/dear-titus/ 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss Evangelicals for Harris, the recent Democratic National Convention and more. SHOW NOTES: 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss what it means to be a productive Christian and what it means to be a productive Church. Does God care about how we work? How can we be fruitful in our homes and churches for God's glory? SHOW NOTES: 2025 National Founders Conference - REVIVE US O LORD: https://founders.org/conference 2025 National Founders Pre-Conference: Steadfast & Immovable - https://founders.org/preconference/ 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.

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.

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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden address some questions they've received about the recent shifts in the Republican National Platform on marriage and abortion. They discuss how we should think about this as Christians and unpack some of the concerns they share. SHOW NOTES: 2025 National Founders Conference - REVIVE US O LORD: https://founders.org/conference 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump's life. They unpack a little bit of how we should biblically think through and talk about these events. SHOW NOTES: 2025 National Founders Conference - REVIVE US O LORD: https://founders.org/conference 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk about politics. They discuss the presidential debate, the competency of President Biden, the issues with Donald Trump, the GOP platforms, Abortion, wielding power in politics, and how to think through all these things as Christian Americans. SHOW NOTES: 2025 National Founders Conference - REVIVE US O LORD: https://founders.org/conference Join the FAM: https://press.founders.org/fam/ Family Life in The Negative World - 2024 Regional Founders Conference : https://founders.org/familylife/ 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Dr. Carrie Gress about her book: The End of Woman. They discuss the lies of feminism, how destroying the patriarchy has had detrimental effects on the family and the church, the true beauty of womanhood and more. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Carrie Gress: https://www.carriegress.com/ The End of Woman: https://www.amazon.com/End-Woman-Smashing-Patriarchy-Destroyed/dp/1684514185 Join the FAM: https://press.founders.org/fam/ Family Life in The Negative World - 2024 Regional Founders Conference : https://founders.org/familylife/ 2025 National Founders Conference: https://founders.org/conference 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome back Dr. Ben Dunson. They discuss the recent PCA general assembly, and some of the significant issues that were covered - things like Women Deacons, Jesus Calling and more. SHOW NOTES: Article by Ben Dunson: https://americanreformer.org/2024/06/pca-general-assembly-recap/ Join the FAM: https://press.founders.org/fam/ Family Life in The Negative World - 2024 Regional Founders Conference : https://founders.org/familylife/ 2025 National Founders Conference: https://founders.org/conference 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.