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The Sword & The Trowel

Founders Ministries
Founders Ministries
Christianity
Southern Baptist Convention
Abortion
Second London Baptist Confession
Founders Seminary
Grace Baptist Church
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Christology
Feminism
Donald Trump
Family Worship
1689 London Baptist Confession
Divine Providence
Immigration
Pro-Life Movement
The Second London Baptist Confession
Christian Faith
Christian Theology
Creation

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

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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 ... more

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 inf... more

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 reforma... more

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, a... more

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Recent Guests

Willy Rice
Pastor of Calvary Church, Clearwater, Florida; SBC presidential nominee
Calvary Church (Clearwater, FL)
Episode: TS&TT: A Call for Baptist Renewal in the SBC
Josh Tinkham
Pastor of Covenant Community Church and adjunct professor at Founders Seminary
Founders Seminary
Episode: TS&TT: Theology and Philosophy: A Discussion with Josh Tinkham
Brandon Weickert
Geopolitical analyst and author
The National Interest
Episode: TS&TT: Pastoral and Geo-political Reflections on Venezuela
Megan Basham
Journalist and author known for her work on religious and sociopolitical issues
The Daily Wire
Episode: TS&TT: Sex Abuse Apocalypse in the SBC? Hardly.
Dr. Joel Beeke
Pastor in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and president of the Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
Episode: TS&TT: How to Lead Your Family
Jim Scott Orrick
Pastor of Bullitt Lick Baptist Church in Shepherdsville, Kentucky and author of A Commentary on the Baptist Catechism.
Bullitt Lick Baptist Church
Episode: A Commentary on the Baptist Catechism
James Baird
Pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church and author of 'King of Kings'
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Episode: TS&TT: Must Government Promote the True Religion?
Ben Zeisloft
Author of Forsakers of the Fatherless and Communications Director for the Foundation to Abolish Abortion
Foundation to Abolish Abortion
Episode: TS&TT: The Secret Treachery of the "Pro-Life" Establishment
Paul Davis
President of ABWE
Association of Baptists for World Evangelism
Episode: TS&TT: Partnering Together in Global Missions

Hosts

Graham Gunden
Co-host who introduces the episode and participates in discussion; affiliated with Founders Ministries.
Tom Ascol
Host who leads conversation and provides doctrinal framing; focuses on governance, ministry, and confessional history.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Unapologetically Reformed Baptist

    Founders Ministries is one of the few resources unafraid to discuss the unbridled truth of Jesus Christ from a Reformed perspective, taking on the thorny issues few will touch from a Biblical worldview. Keep up the great work, it is necessary and appreciated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike_Ronin
    United States6 months ago
  • Solid Overall, But...

    Overall, I've found this podcast to be helpful and edifying. However, it increasingly seems as if these brothers might be getting swept up in this whole Post-Mill Reconstruction movement that seems to be gaining traction in the reformed world as of late. It as least has that stench to it from my perspective. With the close ties to former host Jared Longshore (now Doug Wilson's right hand man), I guess I'm not surprised. I'm all for the value of political theology, but aside from the danger of Re... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hoosier-Josh
    United States8 months ago
  • Poor theology

    Disappointing to see the they use the Bible and interpret it to serve their agenda.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ilovemaple:)
    United Statesa year ago
  • Biblical? No.

    The hosts take hard stances without actual and relevant biblical references. They confuse theology with political affiliation, and, not to mention, they are highly misogynistic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    this is my nicknameeeeeeeeee
    United Statesa year ago
  • Questionable advertising

    You hurt your credibility when you make questionable claims (seed oils) or misuse scripture (cleanse your hands…) or make silly statements(drip … not your babies) in your advertising

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nomorenicknames:(-
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise clarity on tough topics and practical faith‑centered guidance.
Some critique political emphasis or Reconstruction discussions but overall positive feedback on gospel focus.
Listeners frequently appreciate family‑level guidance and church governance discussions.
A strong, biblically grounded perspective that's edifying and bold.
Praise for constructively challenging mainstream culture with scripture.

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TS&TT: Ordered to Love
Q: What are you getting at with the order of love, and is there a danger of Christian nationalism?
The speaker stresses that there is a coherent framework where loves are rightly ordered around God, family, church, neighbor, and nation, and that properly ordered affections can support missionaries and cultural engagement without reducing the Gospel to political ideals.
The Law for the Lawless
Q: What do you think causes Christians to be manipulated during cultural crises?
Christians often feel deferential to civil law, treating it as the ultimate authority, forgetting that God's law exists above the civil magistrate.
The Law for the Lawless
Q: Why did you write the book?
The idea for this book came from observing the evangelical church's absence during critical moments where the law of God could have been applied to culture.
TS&TT: The Christian in the Public Square
Q: What can Christians do to support guys like you?
Christians can actively engage in local governance by attending city council meetings, getting involved in political discussions, and educating themselves on the issues at stake to advocate for righteous reform.
TS&TT: The Christian in the Public Square
Q: What are some things you've seen happen now in the year and a half or so since you've been not only a pastor but also a senator?
I ran on a strongly Christian and conservative platform, fighting for abortion abolition and equal protection for pre-born children, and I've been able to bring significant topics to the legislative floor, although many reforms still face resistance inside my party.

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A theologically conservative, Reformed Baptist–leaning show that centers on church life, biblical interpretation, and ecclesiology through door‑opening discussions of doctrine, church governance, and cultural issues. Episodes frequently tie theology to practical ministry, parenting, family worship, and denominational renewal, with frequent sponsor reads and resources tied to foundational ministry networks. The format often features long-form conversations between two core hosts who frame doctrinal issues, study historic confessions, and explore how biblical law and gospel shape contemporary church practice. This mix tends to attract listeners who value rigorous biblical framing, confessional tradition, and a culture-war posture grounded in ... more

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2. Josh Tinkham
3. Brandon Weickert
4. Megan Basham
5. Dr. Joel Beeke
6. Jim Scott Orrick
7. James Baird
8. Ben Zeisloft

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