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- 5 days ago7 min
Voddie Baucham: Culture is not Neutral
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, and why Christians cannot be passive while the world actively seeks to disciple the next generation. Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/hrc3jOFuJBs This conversation was recorded before Dr. Voddie Baucham entered into the presence of the Lord. We share it with gratitude for his faithful witness and enduring ministry.
- 6 days ago8 min
Voddie Baucham: You Can’t Pray and Refuse to Act
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, the kingdom of God, Christian influence, education, government, and why every area of life must be brought under the lordship of Christ. Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/hrc3jOFuJBs This conversation was recorded before Dr. Voddie Baucham entered into the presence of the Lord. We share it with gratitude for his faithful witness and enduring ministry.
- 1 weeks ago46 min
TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Free Will
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 will, how it differs from other views, and how it applies to life of a Christian. Show Notes:The 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith — Modern English, Premium Leather Edition: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-london-baptist-confession-of-faith-modern-english-premium-leather-edition/ The Baptist Standards: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-baptist-standards/ Ready to start your own podcast or just need help with production? Email podcast@founders.org to get connected with Yonderchild. Preorder "The Baptist Standards": https://founderspress.org/shop/the-baptist-standards Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference Preorder "Misconceiving IVF": https://founderspress.org/shop/misconceiving-ivf Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
- 2 weeks ago37 min
TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Christ the Mediator (Part 5)
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, His redemption for the elect, and how we as Christians can understand that redemption and relate to God through Christ. Show Notes:The 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith — Modern English, Premium Leather Edition: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-london-baptist-confession-of-faith-modern-english-premium-leather-edition/ The Baptist Standards: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-baptist-standards/ Need Yonderchild? Email podcast@founders.org to get connected and start producing your own content. Preorder "The Baptist Standards": https://founderspress.org/shop/the-baptist-standards Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference Preorder "Misconceiving IVF": https://founderspress.org/shop/misconceiving-ivf Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
- 3 weeks ago46 min
TS&TT: Offensive Christianity
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Chase Davis, Pastor of The Well Church, to talk about his new book: Offensive Christianity. They discuss why he wrote this book, the current state of men, how God made men body and soul, how men lost their strength, and how the church can help men return to their calling. Show Notes:Preorder "Offensive Christianity": https://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/ Need Yonderchild? Email podcast@founders.org to get connected and start producing your own content. Preorder "The Baptist Standards": https://founderspress.org/shop/the-baptist-standards Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference Preorder "Misconceiving IVF": https://founderspress.org/shop/misconceiving-ivf Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
- May 14, 202645 min
TS&TT: The Sin of Anxiety
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the issue of anxiety—is it a sin, what role should modern counseling and medicine play, and what does the Bible say. They provide practical guidance and best practices for pastors while they are counseling those who struggle with anxiety. Show Notes:Need Yonderchild? Email podcast@founders.org to get connected and start producing your own content. Preorder "The Baptist Standards": https://founderspress.org/shop/the-baptist-standards Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference Preorder "Misconceiving IVF": https://founderspress.org/shop/misconceiving-ivf Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
- May 7, 202652 min
TS&TT: The Evils of Same-Sex Attraction and the Hope of the Gospel
Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Jared Moore, Pastor of Cumberland Homesteads Baptist Church, to talk about same-sex attraction in light of the recent news of Sam Allberry's removal from ministry. They discuss the heinousness of this sin and the hope that is available in the gospel for those that struggle with these sins. Show Notes:Need Yonderchild? Email podcast@founders.org to get connected and start producing your own content. Preorder "The Baptist Standards": https://founderspress.org/shop/the-baptist-standards Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference Preorder "Misconceiving IVF": https://founderspress.org/shop/misconceiving-ivf Preorder "https://founderspress.org/shop/those-things-most-surely-believed Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
- Apr 30, 202645 min
TS&TT: Assassination, Corruption, & Social Decay: Understanding the Times
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss recent events including the latest assassination attempt on President Trump. They provide guidance on how pastors and Christians should think both about the corruption and social decay around us and the future difficulties that we will likely face as a nation. Show Notes: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference/ Order "Foundational Truths for Family Worship": https://press.founders.org/shop/foundational-truths-for-family-worship Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Pre-Order "Real Life in a Fallen World": https://press.founders.org/shop/real-life-in-a-fallen-world/ Pre-Order "Offensive Christianity": https://press.founders.org/shop/offensive-christianity/ Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
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