The Sword & The Trowel

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 things are a direct attack on the gospel.   Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://founders.org/cinedoc/ 2019 Southeast Founders Conference: https://founders.org/events/2019/12/2019-southeast-founders-conference-2/ The Sword & The Trowel: https://founders.org/the-sword-the-trowel/ Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://founders.org/give/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

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 pushback that we anticipate will come after the full Cinedoc releases. Tom and Jared wrap up the show by sharing their heart and hope for this film and explaining why Founders continues to move forward with the completion of the Cinedoc, despite what it has cost us. Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://founders.org/cinedoc/ 2019 Southeast Founders Conference: https://founders.org/events/2019/12/2019-southeast-founders-conference-2/ The Sword & The Trowel: https://founders.org/the-sword-the-trowel/ Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://founders.org/give/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

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: By What Standard? https://founders.org/cinedoc/ 2019 Southeast Founders Conference: https://founders.org/events/2019/12/2019-southeast-founders-conference-2/ Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://founders.org/give/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

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 Origins and the command to be quick to listen. Heirs of the Reformation SALE: https://press.founders.org/shop/heirs-of-the-reformation/ Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://founders.org/cinedoc/ 2019 Southeast Founders Conference: https://founders.org/events/2019/12/2019-southeast-founders-conference-2/ Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://founders.org/give/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

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 book My Journey in Grace by Terrell D Suggs and finish the show by discussing the command to let your light shine before men. What does that mean for Christians living in a dark world? How should that effect our life decisions? Listen now! My Journey in Grace SALE: https://press.founders.org/shop/my-journey-in-grace/ Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://founders.org/cinedoc/ 2019 Southeast Founders Conference: https://founders.org/events/2019/12/2019-southeast-founders-conference-2/ Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://founders.org/give/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

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 to lay up treasure in heaven. A Quiet Revolution: A Chronicle Of Beginnings of Reformation in the Southern Baptist Convention SALE: https://press.founders.org/shop/a-quiet-revolution/ Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://founders.org/cinedoc/ 2019 Southeast Founders Conference: https://founders.org/events/2019/12/2019-southeast-founders-conference-2/ Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://founders.org/give/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

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/ 2019 Southeast Founders Conference: https://founders.org/events/2019/12/2019-southeast-founders-conference-2/ Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://founders.org/give/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

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? https://founders.org/cinedoc/ 2019 Southeast Founders Conference: https://founders.org/events/2019/12/2019-southeast-founders-conference-2/ Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://founders.org/give/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

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.org/cinedoc/ 2019 Southeast Founders Conference: https://founders.org/events/2019/12/2019-southeast-founders-conference-2/ Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://founders.org/give/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

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-christ-his-covenant-and-his-kingdom/ Founders Cinedoc: By What Standard? https://founders.org/cinedoc/ 2019 Southeast Founders Conference: https://founders.org/events/2019/12/2019-southeast-founders-conference-2/ Become a part of the F.A.M. | https://founders.org/give/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/