
The Sword & The Trowel is the weekly Founders Ministries podcast with Tom Ascol. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 467 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationReligion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss some recent discussion around the Sabbath on social media. They address the enduring command of the Sabbath from the Bible, the 1689 confession, and from natural law.
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Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden answer your questions! They talk about the role of women in the Sunday worship service, common pitfalls for new church plants, deciding whether to stay in a church or leave it, whet... 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 10 on Effectual Calling and discuss the distinction between the ... more
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
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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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1. Seth Tweeddale
2. Dr. Jared Moore
3. Alex Kocman
4. Willy Rice
5. Josh Tinkham
6. Brandon Weickert
7. Megan Basham
8. David Mitzenmacher
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