

The Sword & The Trowel
Founders Ministries
The Sword & The Trowel is the weekly Founders Ministries podcast with Tom Ascol. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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Oct 3, 2024 • 50min
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:
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The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/
Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/
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Sep 26, 2024 • 45min
TS&TT: Building and Fighting for the Glory of God
Explore the dual mission of building and fighting for faith, inspired by Nehemiah's example. Delve into historical wisdom's relevance in today's church and the need for a proactive approach to contemporary challenges. Discussions on launching new initiatives for future generations push the importance of long-term faithfulness. Witness the battle of ideas within Christianity and the call for active engagement in spiritual warfare. Additionally, the podcast emphasizes confronting cultural challenges while promoting God’s kingdom and community involvement.

Sep 24, 2024 • 39sec
TS&TT: Big News For The Sword & The Trowel Podcast!
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
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Sep 17, 2024 • 37min
TS&TT: Zachary Garris | Honor Thy Fathers - Recovering the Anti-Feminist Theology of the Reformers
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
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Sep 10, 2024 • 29min
TS&TT: The Active Obedience of Christ & Doctrine of Imputation
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:
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All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Sep 3, 2024 • 38min
TS&TT: Q&A Podcast - Politics, Predestination, Just War Theory & More...
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:
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All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Aug 27, 2024 • 25min
TS&TT: Evangelicals for Harris & The Democratic National Convention
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.

Aug 13, 2024 • 30min
TS&TT: Productive Christians & Churches For The Glory of God
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:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/
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All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Aug 6, 2024 • 36min
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:
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All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Jul 30, 2024 • 36min
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:
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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.


