The Sword & The Trowel

Founders Ministries

The Sword & The Trowel is the weekly Founders Ministries podcast with Tom Ascol. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

  • 52 minutes 53 seconds
    TS&TT: True or False: A Discussion with Dr. Richard Barcellos

    Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Richard Barcellos, Pastor of Grace Reformed Baptist Church, for a time of "true or false" questions. They address typology, creeds and confessions, biblical interpretation and more.

    Show Notes:

    Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com

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    Pre-Order "What Is a Reformed Baptist?": https://press.founders.org/shop/what-is-a-reformed-baptist/

    Use code "HOLIDAY24" to get 20% off in the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/

    FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders

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    The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/

    Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/

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    All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

    19 December 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 54 minutes 16 seconds
    TS&TT: Striving for the Faith: Living a Life on Mission

    Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Alex Kocman, Director of Communication and Engagement for ABWE, to discuss his new book Striving for the Faith: A Journey through Philippians for Life on Mission. They discuss missions and the duty and responsibility that all christians have to live life on mission.

    Show Notes:
    Get 15% off at Reconciled Leather with code "FOUNDERS15": https://reconciledleatherco.com

    Register for the 2025 NFC: https://founders.org/conference/

    Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com

    Use code "HOLIDAY24" to get 20% off in the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/

    FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders

    Partner in the work of Biblical Reformation: https://founders.org/give

    Pre-Order "Striving for the Faith": https://press.founders.org/shop/striving-for-the-faith/

    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:
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    All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

    12 December 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 53 minutes 2 seconds
    TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: The Holy Scriptures (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 their discussion of chapter 1 on The Holy Scriptures. They talk about the difference between God's general and special revelation and the authority and sufficiency of the Word of God for us in our faith and life.   Show Notes: FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders   Pre-Order "What is a Reformed Baptist?": https://press.founders.org/shop/what-is-a-reformed-baptist/   Get 15% off your Abby's Elderberry order with code "FOUNDERS": https://abbyselderberry.com   Partner in the work of Biblical Reformation: https://founders.org/give   Use code "HOLIDAY24" to get 20% off in the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/   Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com

    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:

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    All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

    5 December 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 53 minutes 1 second
    TS&TT: What is a Reformed Baptist?

    Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Tom Hicks on the show to discuss his new book with Founders Press, What is a Reformed Baptist? An Overview of Doctrinal Distinctives. Pastor Hicks will talk about the doctrines, ecclesiology, and practices of the Reformed Baptist Tradition.

    Show Notes:
    Use code "HOLIDAY24" to get 20% off in the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/

    Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com

    FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders

    Pre-Order "A Pastor in Revival": https://press.founders.org/shop/a-pastor-in-revival

    Get 15% off your Abby's Elderberry order with code "FOUNDERS": https://abbyselderberry.com

    Partner in the work of Biblical Reformation: https://founders.org/give

    Register for the 2025 NFC: https://founders.org/conference/

    Register for the 2025 Pre-Conference: https://founders.org/preconference/

    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.org
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

    All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

    27 November 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 49 minutes 5 seconds
    TS&TT: Lessons from Lawson's Fall: Essential Ecclesiology

    Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk about the importance of church membership and ecclesiology and God's grace to his people in church discipline. They discuss how a robust doctrine of the church is a safeguard for the health, unity, and effectiveness of Christ's church and his name.

    Show Notes:
    Get 15% off your Abby's Elderberry order with code "FOUNDERS": https://abbyselderberry.com

    Partner in the work of Biblical Reformation: https://founders.org/give

    Order "As the Darkness Clears Away": https://press.founders.org/shop/as-the-darkness-clears-away/

    Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com

    FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders

    Register for the 2025 NFC: https://founders.org/conference/

    Register for the 2025 Pre-Conference: https://founders.org/preconference/

    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.org
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

    All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

    21 November 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 50 minutes 53 seconds
    TS&TT: President-Elect Trump & God's Providence in the 2024 Election

    Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk about the election last week and the victories that were won. They will discuss reasons to celebrate, to reflect, and why we must not squander the advantages that God in his mercy has provided to us in these elections results.

    Show Notes:
    Get 15% off your Abby's Elderberry order with code "FOUNDERS": https://abbyselderberry.com

    Partner in the work of Biblical Reformation: https://founders.org/give

    Order "As the Darkness Clears Away": https://press.founders.org/shop/as-the-darkness-clears-away/

    Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com

    FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders

    Register for the 2025 NFC: https://founders.org/conference/

    Register for the 2025 Pre-Conference: https://founders.org/preconference/

    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.org
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

    All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

    14 November 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 44 minutes 27 seconds
    TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: An Introduction

    Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden begin a new series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. In this first installment, they will discuss the history of the 1689, the uses of the confession, and some of the ways that local churches can use and be helped by the confession.

    Show notes:

    Browse all the Founders' 1689 books and swag: https://press.founders.org/shop/?jsf=epro-archive-products&tax=product_tag:204

    Register for the 2025 Pre-Conference: https://founders.org/preconference/

    FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders

    Register for the 2025 NFC: https://founders.org/conference/

    Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com

    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:

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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

    All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

    7 November 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 47 minutes 44 seconds
    TS&TT: Baptists: Heirs of the Reformation

    Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Tom Nettles on the show to discuss Reformation day, the history of the Reformation and how Reformed Baptists are "Heirs of the Reformation." Dr. Nettles encourages us with his wealth of historical knowledge and spiritual wisdom.

    Show Notes:
    Browse all the Founders' 1689 books and swag: https://press.founders.org/shop/?jsf=epro-archive-products&tax=product_tag:204

    FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders

    Get 31% off in the Founders' store with Code "REF2024": https://press.founders.org/

    Register for the 2025 NFC and the conference Singles Event: https://founders.org/conference/

    Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com

    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.org
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

    All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

    31 October 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 55 minutes 20 seconds
    TS&TT: A Christian Perspective on Politics and Abortion

    Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dusty Deevers on the show to discuss how christians ought to think about politics, abortion, and our country's desperate need for true revival as we head into the end of this tumultuous election season. Dusty helps us by sharing his unique perspective as both a Pastor and a State Senator in Oklahoma.

    Show Notes:

    FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders

    Pre-order A Pastor in Revival: https://press.founders.org/shop/a-pastor-in-revival/

    Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com

    Register for the Steadfast and Immovable Pre-conference: https://founders.org/preconference/

    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.org
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

    All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

    24 October 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 42 minutes 48 seconds
    TS&TT: Dear Titus: Letters On Church Planting

    Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Nate Pickowicz on the show to discuss his new book with Founders Press, Dear Titus: Letters on Church Planting. Nate shares his background in church planting, the genesis of this book and some practical wisdom for young pastors.

    Show Notes:

    FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders

    Partner with Founders Ministries: https://founders.org/give

    Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com

    Register for the Steadfast and Immovable Preconference: https://founders.org/preconference/

    Pre-order Dear Titus: https://press.founders.org/shop/dear-titus/

    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.org
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

    All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

    17 October 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 49 minutes 41 seconds
    TS&TT: When Church Leaders Sin Scandalously

    Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the recent dismissal of Steve Lawson from his Pastoral role and how we should respond when church leaders sin in these grievous ways. They discuss the seriousness of sin and how we each individually need to be on guard against the attacks of the devil. They also address the importance of the local church, church discipline, the dangers of conference circuits & "celebrity" pastors, and more.

    Show Notes:

    FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders

    Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com

    Get your bag of Know Your Roast Coffee: https://press.founders.org/shop/know-your-roast-coffee-new-hampshire-light-roast/

    Pre-order Who Made You?: https://press.founders.org/shop/who-made-you/

    2025 National Founders Conference: Revive Us, O Lord!

    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.org
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMin
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/

    All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

    3 October 2024, 8:00 pm
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