The Sword & The Trowel

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore welcome Dr. Craig A. Carter, Professor of Theology at Tyndale University College in Toronto, Ontario, onto the show. They discuss hermeneutics, metaphysics, and Dr. Carter's book: Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis. Show Links: Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition:...

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore welcome Dr. Mark Coppenger, former Professor of Christian Philosophy and Ethics at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, onto the show. Dr. Coppenger shares his insight as an elder statesman into the the current state of the Evangelical world in North America. Show Links: IVP Book Review: https://www.booksataglance.com/book-reviews/...

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore address the Q&A with the 2019 SBC Resolutions Committee about Resolution 9, recently released by Baptist Press.  Q&A with the 2019 SBC Resolutions Committee about Resolution 9: http://www.bpnews.net/54275/qa-with-the-2019-resolutions-committee-about-resolution-9 Identity Politics and the Bondage of the Will | Timon Cline: htt...

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore welcome Pastor Tom Buck onto the show to discuss the state of the SBC. They give helpful pastoral insight into the issues we face today vs the Conservative Resurgence in the 1980s. Are these issues more dangerous than anything we have seen before in the SBC? What is the responsibility of SBC Pastors and church members?  Wield The Swo...

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss the idea of hierarchy. Is it Biblical? How does it apply in the realms of church, family and culture? How do we promote biblical hierarchy and stand against the abuse of hierarchy? They also share a Resolution relating to this topic of hierarchy, that will be submitted for the 2020 Southern Baptist Convention. Resolution - Go...

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss what it means to be a Southern Baptist. What is involved? How does the Southern Baptist Convention work? What is the role and responsibility of the local Southern Baptist church and pastor? They address all these questions and more. Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ WATCH NOW: Founders Cinedoc: By What Stan...

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss affliction in the life of the Christian and more specifically, in the lives of pastors. What should our perspective be when we come under affliction and trial? How do we deal with it in the light of the Cross and help others in their afflictions? Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ WATCH NOW: Founders Cinedoc...

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, by God's grace, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore are back in the studio together after a month away following Tom’s incident on December 8th, 2019. They share more of the full story of the incident, what the last month at Founders has looked like for us and how God's grace has ruled over every moment. Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Jared Longsh...

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Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Jared Longshore gives a special update from the hospital on Tom Ascol's condition. ** Parents please be advised: this is a particularly intense and emotional episode and may not be suitable for children of all ages. ** Original Prayer Request: https://founders.org/2019/12/08/pray-for-tom-ascol/ Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://founders.org/cinedoc/ T...

Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss JD Greear's recent comments on using specific pronouns with the gender confusion phenomenon in our culture today. They unpack the difference between truth & love in these kind of situations and how to balance them in a Godly way. Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://founders.org/cinedoc/ 2019 Southeast Founders C...

Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss the recent conflict over the hiring of Karen Swallow Prior by Danny Akin at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. They examine the Revoice conference, same sex attraction and gay Christianity. They address the fundamental flaws with the mission and foundation of Revoice, the idea of sexual orientation and the how these...

Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss the upcoming release of the Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? God's World, God's Rules. They share a little bit of the backstory of how the film was born and how it came together for the 2019 SBC. They address the opposition, ridicule and intimidation Founders has already faced with this particular project, as well as the...

Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss Kanye West and his recent profession of faith. How should we respond when a celebrity claims Christ? Should we doubt or rejoice? They also recommend the Founders Study Guide Commentary on James and discuss how Christians should be slow to speak. FSGC James SALE: https://press.founders.org/shop/fsgc-james/ Founders Cinedoc:...

Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss First Baptist Church of Naples and the situation with Marcus Hayes - How should we think about it through the lens of Scripture? What does church leadership and church discipline look like biblically when cases like these arise? They also review the newest Founders Press title, Heirs of the Reformation: A Study in Baptist O...

Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss the importance of Law & Gospel in the Christian life. Why is relationship of Law & Gospel so crucial for the Christian to understand? They give a small preview into the upcoming Southeast Founders Conference in December that will cover topics on the Law and the Gospel. Tom and Jared also review and recommend the boo...

Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss purity culture - the good, the bad and the ugly... Was Josh Harris' work helpful? Are there any redeeming qualities from the Purity Culture? How do we strive for purity without being legalistic? They also review A Quiet Revolution: A Chronicle Of Beginnings of Reformation in the Southern Baptist Convention and the command t...

Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore welcome Dr. Richard Barcellos on to the show to discuss his ministry and covenant theology. They dive into the purpose and making of his book Getting the Garden Right and other titles. Getting the Garden Right: https://press.founders.org/shop/getting-the-garden-right/ Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://founders.org/cinedoc...

Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss revival and how we should expect and pray for the Holy Spirit to work in our country today. They review the book Pentecost -- Today? by Iain Murray and how we can obey the command to contribute to the needs of the saints. Pentecost -- Today? https://press.founders.org/shop/pentecost-today/ Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard...

Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss the command to be diligent and taking initiative. They review a Founders Study Guide Commentary on Ephesians by Curtis Vaughan and explore how Christians are called to show brotherly love through hospitality. FSGC Ephesians: https://press.founders.org/shop/fsgc-ephesians/ Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://founders...

Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore welcome Dr. Samuel Renihan on the show to discuss the release of the newest Founders Press title The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant and His Kingdom. They talk about how the book came to be, why it was written and why it is an important resource for Christians today. Mystery of Christ: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-mystery-of...

Should Women Preach in Our Lord's Day Worship Services? A Debate with Tom Ascol and Dwight Mckissic by Founders Ministries

Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss natural disasters, the sovereignty of God, review the book Soldiers of Christ and what it means to let the peace of Christ rule in your heart. Soldiers of Christ: https://press.founders.org/shop/soldiers-of-christ/ Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://founders.org/cinedoc/ 2019 Southeast Founders Conference: https://...

Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss Joshua Harris' recent announcement renouncing Christianity and explain apostasy. They review the book On Earth As It Is In Heaven, the importance of regenerate church membership and the command to pay much closer attention.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore continue their discussion with Tom Nettles. Dr. Nettles discusses the historical theology of controversy, specifically in Baptist life. The conversation centers on many key controversies in our history as well as current controversies within Evangelicalism, inducing Critical Race Theory, Intersectionality, Women Preaching and Cultu...