The Sword & The Trowel
The Sword & The Trowel is the weekly Founders Ministries podcast with Tom Ascol. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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.
Show Notes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRMFBdDDTkI&list=PLXMbCWFEKybIffG3oN8dTxLpYZPhSZapN&index=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip3nV6S_fYU&list=PLXMbCWFEKybIffG3oN8dTxLpYZPhSZapN&index=4
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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.
Show Notes:
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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.Â
Show Notes:
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Manufacturing Guilt - American Reformer Interview with Tou Thao: https://www.americanreformer.org/p/manufacturing-guilt
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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.
Show Notes:
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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.
Show Notes:
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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 encourage His people.
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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
Show Notes:
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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.
Show Notes:
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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.
Show Notes:
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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.
Show Notes:
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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.
Show Notes:
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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.Â
Show Notes:
Preorder "Misconceiving IVF": https://founderspress.org/shop/misconceiving-ivf
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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.Â
Show Notes:
Preorder "Misconceiving IVF": https://founderspress.org/shop/misconceiving-ivf
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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 also discuss politics and ways the local church can be involved at the city, county, and state level.
Show Notes:
Graham Gundan's BOCC Speech: https://founders.org/articles/a-proclamation-for-faith-and-family-month/
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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.Â
Show Notes:
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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.
Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/hrc3jOFuJBs
This conversation was recorded before Dr. Voddie Baucham entered into the presence of the Lord. We share it with gratitude for his faithful witness and enduring ministry.
Voddie Baucham: You Canât 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 Lordâs Prayer, the kingdom of God, Christian influence, education, government, and why every area of life must be brought under the lordship of Christ.
Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/hrc3jOFuJBs
This conversation was recorded before Dr. Voddie Baucham entered into the presence of the Lord. We share it with gratitude for hi...
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.
Show Notes:
The 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith â Modern English, Premium Leather Edition: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-london-baptist-confession-of-faith-modern-english-premium-leather-edition/
The Baptist Standards: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-baptist-standards/
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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 God through Christ.
Show Notes:
The 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith â Modern English, Premium Leather Edition: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-london-baptist-confession-of-faith-modern-english-premium-leather-edition/
The Baptist Standards: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-baptist-standards/
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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.
Show Notes:
Preorder "Offensive Christianity": https://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/
Need Yonderchild? Email podcast@founders.org to get connected and start producing your own content.
Preorder "The Baptist Standards"...
TS&TT: The Sin of Anxiety
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the issue of anxietyâis 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.
Show Notes:
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Preorder "The Baptist Standards": https://founderspress.org/shop/the-baptist-standards
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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 these sins.
Show Notes
Same-Sex Attraction and the Temptation of Christ: https://press.founders.org/shop/same-sex-attraction-and-the-temptation-of-christ/
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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.
Show Notes:
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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.
Show Notes:
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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 Amoris.
Show Notes:
Get a copy of Ordered to Love: https://press.founders.org/shop/ordered-to-love/
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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.
Show Notes:
Find out more about Willy Rice: https://baptistrenewal.us
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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.
Show Notes:
Find out more about Willy Rice: https://baptistrenewal.us
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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.
Show Notes:
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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.
Show Notes:
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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 confession.
Show Notes:
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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.
Show Notes:
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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.
Show Notes:
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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.
Show Notes:
Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship":
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TS&TT: Cultural Ă 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.
how Notes:
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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.
Show Notes:
Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com
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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.
Show Notes:
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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.
Show Notes:
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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 future.
Show Notes:
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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.
Show Notes:
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