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Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 6min

TS&TT: What Christians Should Know About the Current Global Chaos

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Brandon Weichert, a foreign policy and technology expert, to discuss politics, unrest in the Middle East, and America's role in foreign conflicts. Links:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brandon-J.-Weichert/author/B08JQKR3QN?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=be891e0b-edf6-4ebc-a61c-c54552e8218d Show Notes:Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "The Business of Is-Ness": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-business-of-is-ness/ Get a FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Order "The Pilgrim’s Progress: A Poetic Journey": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-pilgrims-progress-a-poetic-journey/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Order "Abstract of Systematic Theology": https://press.founders.org/shop/abstract-of-systematic-theology/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
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Apr 10, 2025 • 51min

TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: God and the Holy Trinity (Part 1)

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. Today they begin a discussion through Chapter 2 on God and the Holy Trinity, unpacking the doctrine of God, exploring who He is, and His relationship to His creatures. Links:https://founders.org/give/ https://founders.org/series/from-nicaea-to-now-the-trinity-christ-and-the-pursuit-of-precision/ Show Notes:Get a FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "The Business of Is-Ness": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-business-of-is-ness/ Pre-Order "What Did God Make?": https://press.founders.org/shop/what-did-god-make/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 47min

TS&TT: The Dangers of Our Egalitarian Age

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the dangerous infiltration of egalitarianism into all aspects of our life. They talk about how we have been discipled to view all of life through this flattened, anti-hieracharchical view and how it is opposed to the way God actually made the world. Show Notes:Get a FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "The Business of Is-Ness": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-business-of-is-ness/ Pre-Order "What Did God Make?": https://press.founders.org/shop/what-did-god-make/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
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Mar 20, 2025 • 51min

TS&TT: Q&A: Eastern Orthodoxy, Baptism & More

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden answers some questions that have been submitted. They discuss conversions to Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, the topic of "Servant Leadership", how young is too young for baptism, and more. Show Notes:Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "What Did God Make?": https://press.founders.org/shop/what-did-god-make/ Get a FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "Resist Tyrants, Obey God": https://press.founders.org/shop/resist-tyrants-obey-god/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 54min

TS&TT: Must Christians Lose Down Here?

Chase Davis, Pastor at the Well Church in Boulder and author of 'Meek Not Weak', joins the discussion to explore significant cultural shifts in America, particularly the effects of feminism on faith. He emphasizes the need for Christians to wield power responsibly while navigating church planting challenges. The conversation also covers the role of Christians in supporting value-driven businesses and advocates for embracing meekness as strength. Davis urges believers to confront cultural norms and effectively integrate their faith into everyday life.
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Mar 6, 2025 • 50min

TS&TT: God in Three Persons: From Nicea to Now

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Peter Sammons to discuss a new article series that is coming out through Founders. This series will address the doctrine of the Trinity and Christology to provide clarity around these topics and theological terms for the everyday Christian. Show Notes:Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "Made to be Glorious": https://press.founders.org/shop/made-to-be-glorious/ Get a FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "Resist Tyrants, Obey God": https://press.founders.org/shop/resist-tyrants-obey-god/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 42min

TS&TT: SBC Financial Transparency: How do We Restore Trust in our Institutions?

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Pastor Rhett Burns to discuss financial transparency in the SBC. They talk about the need for financial transparency and stewardship in all of the SBC enteties and strategies for seeing it implemented in the convention. Links:https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/the-sbc-needs-a-doge-now/ | https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/author/rhett-burns/ Show Notes:Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "What Did God Make?": http://press.founders.org/shop/what-did-god-make/ Get a FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "Resist Tyrants, Obey God": https://press.founders.org/shop/resist-tyrants-obey-god/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
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Feb 20, 2025 • 48min

TS&TT: Fiscal Transparency: What Hath DOGE to do with Your Congregation

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss fiscal transparency and the work being done in the Federal government by DOGE. They talk about the need that the SBC and other christian organizations have for a DOGE-like movement for transparency. Show Notes:Get a FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Pre-Order "The Pilgrim’s Progress - A Poetic Journey": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-pilgrims-progress-a-poetic-journey/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "Resist Tyrants, Obey God": https://press.founders.org/shop/resist-tyrants-obey-god/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "What Did God Make?": http://press.founders.org/shop/what-did-god-make/ Pre-Order "Made to be Glorious": https://press.founders.org/shop/made-to-be-glorious/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
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Feb 13, 2025 • 44min

TS&TT: Immigration: Honoring God by Obeying His Law

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the first weeks of the Trump administration and specifically the heightened attention to immigration, deportations, and birthright citizenship. They talk about biblical ways that pastors, churches, christians, and American citizens should think through these issues. Show Notes:Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "What Did God Make?": http://press.founders.org/shop/what-did-god-make/ Get a FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "Made to be Glorious": https://press.founders.org/shop/made-to-be-glorious/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 46min

TS&TT: Founders Seminary: Sharp Minds. Warm Hearts. Steel Spines.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Voddie Baucham to discuss the recent announcement of Founders Seminary. They talk about the impetus of Founders Seminary and the need for solid education and training for pastors in our day. Show Notes:Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "Made to be Glorious": https://press.founders.org/shop/made-to-be-glorious/ Get a FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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