
The Sword & The Trowel is the weekly Founders Ministries podcast with Tom Ascol. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 433 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityEducationChristianity | |||

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, an... more
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 Chr... more
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 nee... more
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 ho... more
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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
Disappointing to see the they use the Bible and interpret it to serve their agenda.
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.
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
Actually a decent podcast but once in a while when one of the hosts go into the political foray they’ll make statements such as “any Christian who supports a democrat, supports the platform and that’s sin because it involves abortion.” I understand the logic but sadly, no party or political candidate(either Republican or democrat) follows a platform to a T and that’s especially for a voter. Christians sadly are in a bind with American political parties; either one that supports abortion or one t... more
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Content tends to focus on the intersection of Christianity and contemporary societal issues, highlighting the responsibilities of believers in public life. Notable themes include the importance of sound theology, biblical views on education, and active engagement in political discourse, especially among evangelical circles. The discussions explore historical confessional documents and address current events affecting the church, emphasizing diligent adherence to biblical teachings in navigating cultural challenges. Unique aspects likely include the integration of pastoral insights and teachings relevant for modern Christian living, encouraging listeners to think critically and faithfully about their role in society.
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The Sword & The Trowel launched 8 years ago and published 433 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Sword & The Trowel include:
1. James Baird
2. Ben Zeisloft
3. Paul Davis
4. David Mitzenmacher
5. Voddie Baucham
6. Captain Barry Wilmore
7. Chase Davis
8. Peter Sammons
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