
The Sword & The Trowel is the weekly Founders Ministries podcast with Tom Ascol. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 462 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationReligion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

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
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, th... more
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... more
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,... more
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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!
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
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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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Recent guests on The Sword & The Trowel include:
1. Chase Davis
2. Alex Kocman
3. Willy Rice
4. Josh Tinkham
5. David Mitzenmacher
6. Brandon Weickert
7. Dr. Joel Beeke
8. Jim Scott Orrick
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