The Sword & The Trowel

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 with code "FOUNDERS": https://themillersgrove.com/ Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference Ready to start your own podcast or just need help with production? Email [email protected] to get connected with Yonderchild. Preorder "The Baptist Standards": https://founderspress.org/shop/the-baptist-standards Founders Ministries:  https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders:  https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ https://twitter.com/FoundersMin https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 church can be involved at the city, county, and state level. Show Notes:Graham Gundan's BOCC Speech: https://founders.org/articles/a-proclamation-for-faith-and-family-month/ Ready to start your own podcast or just need help with production? Email [email protected] to get connected with Yonderchild. Preorder "The Baptist Standards": https://founderspress.org/shop/the-baptist-standards Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference Preorder "Misconceiving IVF": https://founderspress.org/shop/misconceiving-ivf Preorder "Those Things Most Surely Believed": https://press.founders.org/shop/those-things-most-surely-believed/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 [email protected] to get connected with Yonderchild. Preorder "The Baptist Standards": https://founderspress.org/shop/the-baptist-standards Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference Preorder "Misconceiving IVF": https://founderspress.org/shop/misconceiving-ivf Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries:  https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders:  https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ https://twitter.com/FoundersMin https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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://youtu.be/hrc3jOFuJBs This conversation was recorded before Dr. Voddie Baucham entered into the presence of the Lord. We share it with gratitude for his faithful witness and enduring ministry.

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 full conversation here: https://youtu.be/hrc3jOFuJBs This conversation was recorded before Dr. Voddie Baucham entered into the presence of the Lord. We share it with gratitude for his faithful witness and enduring ministry.

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 — Modern English, Premium Leather Edition: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-london-baptist-confession-of-faith-modern-english-premium-leather-edition/ The Baptist Standards: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-baptist-standards/ Ready to start your own podcast or just need help with production? Email [email protected] to get connected with Yonderchild. Preorder "The Baptist Standards": https://founderspress.org/shop/the-baptist-standards Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference Preorder "Misconceiving IVF": https://founderspress.org/shop/misconceiving-ivf Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 London Baptist Confession of Faith — Modern English, Premium Leather Edition: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-london-baptist-confession-of-faith-modern-english-premium-leather-edition/ The Baptist Standards: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-baptist-standards/ Need Yonderchild? Email [email protected] to get connected and start producing your own content. Preorder "The Baptist Standards": https://founderspress.org/shop/the-baptist-standards Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference Preorder "Misconceiving IVF": https://founderspress.org/shop/misconceiving-ivf Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/ Need Yonderchild? Email [email protected] to get connected and start producing your own content. Preorder "The Baptist Standards": https://founderspress.org/shop/the-baptist-standards Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference Preorder "Misconceiving IVF": https://founderspress.org/shop/misconceiving-ivf Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 [email protected] to get connected and start producing your own content. Preorder "The Baptist Standards": https://founderspress.org/shop/the-baptist-standards Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference Preorder "Misconceiving IVF": https://founderspress.org/shop/misconceiving-ivf Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 and the Temptation of Christ: https://press.founders.org/shop/same-sex-attraction-and-the-temptation-of-christ/ Need Yonderchild? Email [email protected] to get connected and start producing your own content. Preorder "The Baptist Standards": https://founderspress.org/shop/the-baptist-standards Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference Preorder "Misconceiving IVF": https://founderspress.org/shop/misconceiving-ivf Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference/ Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-truths-for-family-worship Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Pre-Order "Real Life in a Fallen World": https://press.founders.org/shop/real-life-in-a-fallen-world/ Pre-Order "Offensive Christianity": https://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference/ Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-truths-for-family-worship Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Pre-Order "Real Life in a Fallen World": https://press.founders.org/shop/real-life-in-a-fallen-world/ Pre-Order "Offensive Christianity": https://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 Love: https://press.founders.org/shop/ordered-to-love/ Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "Offensive Christianity": https://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/ Pre-Order "Reforming World Missions": https://press.founders.org/shop/reforming-world-missions/ Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-truths-for-family-worship Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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://baptistrenewal.us Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "Offensive Christianity": https://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/ Pre-Order "Reforming World Missions": https://press.founders.org/shop/reforming-world-missions/ Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-truths-for-family-worship Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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: https://baptistrenewal.us Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "Offensive Christianity": https://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/ Pre-Order "Reforming World Missions": https://press.founders.org/shop/reforming-world-missions/ Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-truths-for-family-worship Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "Offensive Christianity": https://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/ Pre-Order "Reforming World Missions": https://press.founders.org/shop/reforming-world-missions/ Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-truths-for-family-worship Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "Offensive Christianity": https://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/ Pre-Order "Reforming World Missions": https://press.founders.org/shop/reforming-world-missions/ Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-truths-for-family-worship Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference/ Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-truths-for-family-worship Get 10% off your first Miller's Grove order with code "FOUNDERS": https://themillersgrove.com/ Pre-Order "Real Life in a Fallen World": https://press.founders.org/shop/real-life-in-a-fallen-world/ Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "Offensive Christianity": https://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/ Pre-Order "Reforming World Missions": https://press.founders.org/shop/reforming-world-missions/ Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-truths-for-family-worship Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "Offensive Christianity": https://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/ Pre-Order "Reforming World Missions": https://press.founders.org/shop/reforming-world-missions/ Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-truths-for-family-worship Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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/foundational-truths-for-family-worship-volumes-1-3/ Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "Offensive Christianity": https://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/ Pre-Order "Reforming World Missions": https://press.founders.org/shop/reforming-world-missions/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference/ Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-truths-for-family-worship Get 10% off your first Miller's Grove order wtih code "FOUNDERS": https://themillersgrove.com/ Pre-Order "Real Life in a Fallen World": https://press.founders.org/shop/real-life-in-a-fallen-world/ Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "Offensive Christianity": https://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/ Pre-Order "Reforming World Missions": https://press.founders.org/shop/reforming-world-missions/ Pre-Order "Real Life in a Fallen World": https://press.founders.org/shop/real-life-in-a-fallen-world/ Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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-truths-for-family-worship Get 10% off your first Miller's Grove order wtih code "FOUNDERS": https://themillersgrove.com/ Pre-Order "Real Life in a Fallen World": https://press.founders.org/shop/real-life-in-a-fallen-world/ Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Pre-Order "The Folly and Vanity of Youth": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-folly-and-vanity-of-youth/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome David Mitzenmacher, Associate Pastor of Grace Baptist Church, to talk about his new book: The Law for the Lawless. They discuss why he wrote this book, the three uses of the law, and the usefulness of God's law in ministry and households. Show Notes: Order your copy of "The Law for the Lawless" - https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-for-the-lawless/ Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Pre-Order "The Folly and Vanity of Youth": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-folly-and-vanity-of-youth/ Get 10% off your first Miller's Grove order wtih code "FOUNDERS": https://themillersgrove.com/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Pre-Conference - Refreshed & Quickened: Stripping off the Burden of Egalitarianism: https://founders.org/preconference/ Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-truths-for-family-worship Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Megan Basham to talk about the recent discovery documents that have been made public surrounding the David Sills/Jennifer Lyell case. They discuss the lessons to be learned on how to not be manipulated, personally, as churches, and as a convention, by the cultural winds in the future. Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Pre-Order "The Folly and Vanity of Youth": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-folly-and-vanity-of-youth/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Get 10% off your first Miller's Grove order wtih code "FOUNDERS": https://themillersgrove.com/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Pre-Conference - Refreshed & Quickened: Stripping off the Burden of Egalitarianism: https://founders.org/preconference/ Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-truths-for-family-worship Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss education and the recent discussion on if public school is sinful. They address parents' responsibility to educate their children, the role of the government in education, and provide some biblical wisdom for evaluating education options. Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Pre-Order "The Folly and Vanity of Youth": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-folly-and-vanity-of-youth/ Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Pre-Conference - Refreshed & Quickened: Stripping off the Burden of Egalitarianism: https://founders.org/preconference/ Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-truths-for-family-worship Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 introduce Chapter 8 on Christ the Mediator addressing the first paragraph on the doctrine of the person and work of Christ, especially in the Covenant of Redemption. Show Notes: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Pre-Order "The Law for the Lawless": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-for-the-lawless/ Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Pre-Conference - Refreshed & Quickened: Stripping off the Burden of Egalitarianism: https://founders.org/preconference/ Pre-Order "Real Life in a Fallen World": https://press.founders.org/shop/real-life-in-a-fallen-world/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 discuss Chapter 7 on God's Covenant addressing what God has done by dealing with humanity by way of covenant and how this doctrine is central for both Christian ministry and Christian life. Show Notes: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Pre-Order "The Law for the Lawless": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-for-the-lawless/ Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Pre-Conference - Refreshed & Quickened: Stripping off the Burden of Egalitarianism: https://founders.org/preconference/ Pre-Order "Real Life in a Fallen World": https://press.founders.org/shop/real-life-in-a-fallen-world/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Pastor David Mitzenmacher, Associate Pastor at Grace Baptist Church, to talk about the radicalization of young women. They discuss the recent election results, the demographics that carried those elections, and how the church has failed to adequately address the sins and radicalization of women. Show Notes:https://founders.org/articles/we-need-to-talk-about-the-radicalization-of-young-women/ Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Pre-Order "The Law for the Lawless": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-for-the-lawless/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Pre-Conference - Refreshed & Quickened: Stripping off the Burden of Egalitarianism: https://founders.org/preconference/ Pre-Order "Real Life in a Fallen World": https://press.founders.org/shop/real-life-in-a-fallen-world/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Joel Beeke to talk about his new book: How to Lead Your Family: A Guide for Men Wanting to be More. They discuss the genesis of the book and how God has called men to be a prophet, priest, and king in their homes. Show Notes: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com 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 Register for the 2026 National Founders Pre-Conference - Refreshed & Quickened: Stripping off the Burden of Egalitarianism: https://founders.org/preconference/ Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Pre-Order "Real Life in a Fallen World": https://press.founders.org/shop/real-life-in-a-fallen-world/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Jim Scott Orrick, Pastor of Bullitt Lick Baptist Church, to talk about his new book: A Commentary on the Baptist Catechism. They discuss the genesis for this book and how it, and catechisms in general, are helpful tools for Christians looking to deepen the understanding of God's truth. Show Notes:Order "A Commentary on the Baptist Catechism": https://press.founders.org/shop/a-commentary-on-the-baptist-catechism/ Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com 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 Register for the 2026 National Founders Pre-Conference - Refreshed & Quickened: Stripping off the Burden of Egalitarianism: https://founders.org/preconference/ Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Pre-Order "Real Life in a Fallen World": https://press.founders.org/shop/real-life-in-a-fallen-world/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss some recent events, how Christians ought to think about them, and the disappointing way that many evangelical leaders have responded in recent years. They talk about how Christians can chart a course forward in these tumultuous times. Show Notes:https://study.founders.org/library/political-theology-i-230048/about/https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXMbCWFEKybKaXsg8_cM3jf4xW7nQs4yx https://press.founders.org/shop/the-perils-and-promises-of-christian-nationalism/ Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Pre-Order "The Law for the Lawless": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-for-the-lawless/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Order "A Commentary on the Baptist Catechism": https://press.founders.org/shop/a-commentary-on-the-baptist-catechism/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Rev. James Baird, Christian Education Pastor at Covenant Church of Naples, and talk about his new book: King of Kings: A Reformed Guide to Christian Government. They discuss the need for this book to help Christians have a better understanding of political theology in our day. Order "King of Kings": https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings SHOW NOTES: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Register for the Founders Single Event: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "The Law for the Lawless": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-for-the-lawless/ Order "A Commentary on the Baptist Catechism": https://press.founders.org/shop/a-commentary-on-the-baptist-catechism/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk about the life, ministry, and legacy of Dr. Voddie Baucham. They reflect on memories with Dr. Baucham, God's kindness in bringing him to join us in the work at Founders, and how we plan to honor him in continuing the work of Founders Seminary. SHOW NOTES: Support the Baucham family: https://www.givesendgo.com/bauchamfamily Watch Voddie Baucham's last sermon: https://youtu.be/7nX2MzSDhGE?si=cfQigfNanxvIdcZU Watch the Founders Seminary Convocation: https://youtu.be/l89B2GYsVgM?si=bJLj4IU1GfWYB6kh Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss time and how as Christians we need to be diligent in stewarding the time and tasks that God has given to us. They talk about slothfulness, faithfulness, and properly prioritizing your time in different seasons of life. SHOW NOTES: Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "The Baptist Catechism": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-baptist-catechism/ Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Register for the Founders Single Event: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "The Law for the Lawless": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-for-the-lawless/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Dr. Voddie Baucham, President of Founders Seminary, about making disciples. They discuss both the Dominion Mandate and the Great Commission, and clarify how these two different mandates go together in our lives as we seek to follow Christ's commands in our homes and the ends of the earth. SHOW NOTES: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com 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 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ Register for the Founders Single Event: https://founders.org/conference/ Apply to the Founders Seminary Spring 2026 semester: https://foundersseminary.org Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on this unique LIVE episode of The Sword and The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and offer pastoral insight and encouragement for how we as Christians should process this type of tragedy. Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ https://twitter.com/FoundersMin https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 discuss Chapter 6 on The Fall of Mankind, Sin & Its Punishment - addressing the covenant of works, the covenant of grace, and how God works through humanity as we are fallen in Adam and redeemed in Christ. SHOW NOTES: The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith in Modern English: https://founders.org/library-book/1689-confession/ Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com 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 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ Pre-order "A Commentary on the Baptist Catechism": https://press.founders.org/shop/a-commentary-on-the-baptist-catechism/ Pre-Order "The Law for the Lawless": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-for-the-lawless/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss education. They address several commonly asked questions… Is education really that important? What is the responsibility of parents in their children’s education? Should Christians send their children to public school? Is going to college worthwhile? Listen to them address all this and more. SHOW NOTES: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com 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 Preorder "The Baptist Catechism": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-baptist-catechism/ Register for "Introduction to the Law and the Gospel": https://study.founders.org/library/introduction-to-the-law-and-the-gospel-237516/ Apply to the Founders Seminary Spring 2026 semester: https://foundersseminary.org Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 their discussion of Chapter 5 on Divine Providence and specifically deal with the problem of evil in this world - does God ordain all things that happen, including sin and wickedness? SHOW NOTES: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Pre-Order "The Law for the Lawless": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-for-the-lawless/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "The 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ Register for "Introduction to the Law and the Gospel": https://study.founders.org/library/introduction-to-the-law-and-the-gospel-237516/ Apply to the Founders Seminary Spring 2026 semester: https://foundersseminary.org Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Ben Zeisloft, Communications Director at The Foundation to Abolish Abortion, and talk about his new book: Forsakers of the Fatherless. They discuss the need for this book, how the pro-life movement has shut down righteous abolition laws, the rising abortion rates since the overturning of Roe and more. SHOW NOTES: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com 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 Preorder "The Baptist Catechism": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-baptist-catechism/ Register for "Introduction to the Law and the Gospel": https://study.founders.org/library/introduction-to-the-law-and-the-gospel-237516/ Pre-Order "The Law for the Lawless": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-for-the-lawless/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the recent departure of Dr. Matthew Barrett from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, his becoming Anglican, and the lessons that we can learn. Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com 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 Preorder "The Baptist Catechism": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-baptist-catechism/ Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Pre-Order "King of Kings": https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings/ 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.

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 begin their discussion of Chapter 5 on Divine Providence and the comfort that Christians should take in the doctrine of God's providence. Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com 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 Preorder "The Baptist Catechism": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-baptist-catechism/ Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Pre-Order "The 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the recent controversy involving Chip and Joanna Gaines and their new reality TV show. They talk about the need for Christians to maintain clarity in the face of sin and the role of the church in correcting these errors. Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2025 Founders Pastors' Seminar: https://founders.org/pastorsseminar/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Order "Abstract of Systematic Theology": https://press.founders.org/shop/abstract-of-systematic-theology/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "King of Kings": https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings/ 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the impact that John MacArthur had on their lives and in the broader evangelical world. They also discuss the question many are asking, "Who will take his place?" Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com 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 Order "Abstract of Systematic Theology": https://press.founders.org/shop/abstract-of-systematic-theology/ Register for the 2025 Founders Pastors' Seminar: https://founders.org/pastorsseminar/ Pre-Order "The 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Paul David, President of ABWE (Association of Baptists for World Evangelism). They discuss the work of ABWE in global missions, how we should apply the Great Commission, and they share more about the exciting partnership between ABWE and Founders Seminary. Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2025 Founders Pastors' Seminar: https://founders.org/pastorsseminar/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "King of Kings": https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "The 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss what is involved in forgiveness and reconciliation, and what role repentance plays in both. They address the perennial question of whether Christians are obligated to forgive those who have not repented. Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2025 Founders Pastors' Seminar: https://founders.org/pastorsseminar/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Order "Abstract of Systematic Theology": https://press.founders.org/shop/abstract-of-systematic-theology/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "King of Kings": https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings/ 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Pastor and Senator Dusty Deevers from Oklahoma. Senator Deevers give practical advice and guidance for how christians can engage in the public square and his survey of the local and national political landscape. Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com 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 Order "Abstract of Systematic Theology": https://press.founders.org/shop/abstract-of-systematic-theology/ Register for the 2025 Founders Pastors' Seminar: https://founders.org/pastorsseminar/ Pre-Order "King of Kings": https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings/ Pre-Order "The 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ 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.