The Sword & The Trowel TS&TT: Cultural Á La Carte
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Feb 12, 2026 They dig into the Epstein files and the challenge of separating raw allegations from AI forgeries. They wrestle with trust in news and pastors’ duty to shepherd congregations through cultural crises. They discuss law and gospel balance, the role of elders, confessional resources, and practical steps for churches. They also debate immigration, national identity, and how Christians should preserve civic inheritance.
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Elite Corruption Exposes Moral Decay
- The Epstein file dump reveals elite moral corruption and challenges our trust in institutions.
- Tom Ascol says Christians must face this reality, hate it, and call for revival and justice.
Preach Law Alongside The Gospel
- Pastors must shepherd congregations through cultural crises, not avoid political realities.
- Tom Ascol urges preaching God's law alongside the gospel to equip people for real-world issues.
Evangelical Trust Has Frayed
- Loss of trust in elites has spread into evangelical leadership since 2020.
- Graham Gunden says pastors need trustworthy traditions and confessional resources to navigate information chaos.
