The Sword & The Trowel

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.  Show Notes: Preorder "Misconceiving IVF": https:/...

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.  Show Notes: Preorder "Misconceiving IVF": https://founderspress.org/shop/misconceiving-ivf Get 10% off your first Miller's Grove order wit...

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 chu...

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.  Show Notes: Ready to start your own podcast or just need help with production? Email podcast@founders....

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://yout...

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 Lord’s 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 f...

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 — Moder...

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 Lond...

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:/...

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the issue of anxiety—is 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: Need Yonderchild? Email podcast@founders.org to get connected and st...

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 a...

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: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Ya...

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: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Re...

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 L...

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://baptistrenewa...

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: ht...

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: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 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 talking through Christ's death and life and how He accomplishes salvation for us and Old Testament believers. Show Notes: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Co...

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: Ready to plan your next event...

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: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Cente...

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: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Co...

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": https://press.founders.org/shop/founda...

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: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: htt...

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 C...

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: Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-trut...