Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss time and how as Christians we need to be diligent in stewarding the time and tasks that God has given to us. They talk about slothfulness, faithfulness, and properly prioritizing your time in different seasons of life. SHOW NOTES: Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "The Baptist Catechism": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-baptist-catechism/ Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Register for the Founders Single Event: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "The Law for the Lawless": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-for-the-lawless/ 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Dr. Voddie Baucham, President of Founders Seminary, about making disciples. They discuss both the Dominion Mandate and the Great Commission, and clarify how these two different mandates go together in our lives as we seek to follow Christ's commands in our homes and the ends of the earth. SHOW NOTES: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "The 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ Register for the Founders Single Event: https://founders.org/conference/ Apply to the Founders Seminary Spring 2026 semester: https://foundersseminary.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.

Today on this unique LIVE episode of The Sword and The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and offer pastoral insight and encouragement for how we as Christians should process this type of tragedy. Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/ https://twitter.com/FoundersMin https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 discuss Chapter 6 on The Fall of Mankind, Sin & Its Punishment - addressing the covenant of works, the covenant of grace, and how God works through humanity as we are fallen in Adam and redeemed in Christ. SHOW NOTES: The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith in Modern English: https://founders.org/library-book/1689-confession/ Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "The 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ Pre-order "A Commentary on the Baptist Catechism": https://press.founders.org/shop/a-commentary-on-the-baptist-catechism/ Pre-Order "The Law for the Lawless": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-for-the-lawless/ 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss education. They address several commonly asked questions… Is education really that important? What is the responsibility of parents in their children’s education? Should Christians send their children to public school? Is going to college worthwhile? Listen to them address all this and more. SHOW NOTES: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Preorder "The Baptist Catechism": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-baptist-catechism/ Register for "Introduction to the Law and the Gospel": https://study.founders.org/library/introduction-to-the-law-and-the-gospel-237516/ Apply to the Founders Seminary Spring 2026 semester: https://foundersseminary.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.

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 continue their discussion of Chapter 5 on Divine Providence and specifically deal with the problem of evil in this world - does God ordain all things that happen, including sin and wickedness? SHOW NOTES: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Pre-Order "The Law for the Lawless": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-for-the-lawless/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "The 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ Register for "Introduction to the Law and the Gospel": https://study.founders.org/library/introduction-to-the-law-and-the-gospel-237516/ Apply to the Founders Seminary Spring 2026 semester: https://foundersseminary.org Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ 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.

Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Ben Zeisloft, Communications Director at The Foundation to Abolish Abortion, and talk about his new book: Forsakers of the Fatherless. They discuss the need for this book, how the pro-life movement has shut down righteous abolition laws, the rising abortion rates since the overturning of Roe and more. SHOW NOTES: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Preorder "The Baptist Catechism": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-baptist-catechism/ Register for "Introduction to the Law and the Gospel": https://study.founders.org/library/introduction-to-the-law-and-the-gospel-237516/ Pre-Order "The Law for the Lawless": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-for-the-lawless/ 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.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the recent departure of Dr. Matthew Barrett from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, his becoming Anglican, and the lessons that we can learn. Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Preorder "The Baptist Catechism": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-baptist-catechism/ Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Pre-Order "King of Kings": https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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 begin their discussion of Chapter 5 on Divine Providence and the comfort that Christians should take in the doctrine of God's providence. Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Preorder "The Baptist Catechism": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-baptist-catechism/ Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Pre-Order "The 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the recent controversy involving Chip and Joanna Gaines and their new reality TV show. They talk about the need for Christians to maintain clarity in the face of sin and the role of the church in correcting these errors. Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2025 Founders Pastors' Seminar: https://founders.org/pastorsseminar/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Order "Abstract of Systematic Theology": https://press.founders.org/shop/abstract-of-systematic-theology/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "King of Kings": https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the impact that John MacArthur had on their lives and in the broader evangelical world. They also discuss the question many are asking, "Who will take his place?" Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Order "Abstract of Systematic Theology": https://press.founders.org/shop/abstract-of-systematic-theology/ Register for the 2025 Founders Pastors' Seminar: https://founders.org/pastorsseminar/ Pre-Order "The 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Paul David, President of ABWE (Association of Baptists for World Evangelism). They discuss the work of ABWE in global missions, how we should apply the Great Commission, and they share more about the exciting partnership between ABWE and Founders Seminary. Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2025 Founders Pastors' Seminar: https://founders.org/pastorsseminar/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "King of Kings": https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "The 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss what is involved in forgiveness and reconciliation, and what role repentance plays in both. They address the perennial question of whether Christians are obligated to forgive those who have not repented. Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2025 Founders Pastors' Seminar: https://founders.org/pastorsseminar/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Order "Abstract of Systematic Theology": https://press.founders.org/shop/abstract-of-systematic-theology/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "King of Kings": https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Pastor and Senator Dusty Deevers from Oklahoma. Senator Deevers give practical advice and guidance for how christians can engage in the public square and his survey of the local and national political landscape. Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Order "Abstract of Systematic Theology": https://press.founders.org/shop/abstract-of-systematic-theology/ Register for the 2025 Founders Pastors' Seminar: https://founders.org/pastorsseminar/ Pre-Order "King of Kings": https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings/ Pre-Order "The 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Pastor David Mitzenmacher from Grace Baptist Church. They discuss the recent Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas, the results of the important votes, the future of the SBC, and provide encouragements on why to continue on in the work. Show Notes:Get a FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "King of Kings": https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings/ Register for the 2025 Founders Pastors' Seminar: https://founders.org/pastorsseminar/ Pre-Order "The 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Voddie Baucham, founding president of Founders Seminary. They discuss the progress of Founders Seminary, changes to the Institute of Public Theology, and updates on Founders Ministries. Show Notes:Get a FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Pre-Order "Forsakers of the Fatherless": https://press.founders.org/shop/forsakers-of-the-fatherless/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "The 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ Register for the 2025 Founders Pastors' Seminar: https://founders.org/pastorsseminar/ Pre-Order "King of Kings": https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention and the three big issues that will be addressed: abolishing the ERLC, the Law Amendment, and the need for financial transparency. Show Notes:Get a FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Pre-Order "Forsakers of the Fatherless": https://press.founders.org/shop/forsakers-of-the-fatherless/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "The 1689 in Rhyme": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-in-rhyme/ Register for the 2026 National Founders Conference - Make Disciples: https://founders.org/conference/ Pre-Order "King of Kings": https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

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. Today they discuss Chapter 4 on Creation, as well as how to interpret the Bible, living in wisdom, and how to order our lives according to what God has said in Creation and Scripture. Show Notes:Get a FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Register for the 2025 Founders Pastors' Seminar: https://founders.org/pastorsseminar/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Pre-Order "The Business of Is-Ness": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-business-of-is-ness/ Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Order "Abstract of Systematic Theology": https://press.founders.org/shop/abstract-of-systematic-theology/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the recent revelations regarding Josh Buice that led to his resignation from G3 Ministries and Pray's Mill Baptist Church. They discuss the seriousness of his sin, true repentance, and lessons we should learn. Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. David Schrock on the show to discuss his new book with Founders Press, The Business of Is-Ness: How to Live in the World God Made. Pastor Schrock will talk about the genesis of the book and what God has to say on the nature of man, woman, the church, and more. Links: Pre-Order "The Business of Is-Ness": https://press.founders.org/shop/the-business-of-is-ness/ Show Notes:Get a FREE Bag of Coffee from Squirrelly Joe's: https://SquirrellyJoes.com/Founders Register for the 2025 Founders Pastors' Seminar: https://founders.org/pastorsseminar/ Get 10% off Miller's Grove Soap with code "FOUNDERS": https://TheMillersGrove.com Order "Abstract of Systematic Theology": https://press.founders.org/shop/abstract-of-systematic-theology/ Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Pre-Order "What Did God Make?": https://press.founders.org/shop/what-did-god-make/ Shop the Founders Press Store: https://press.founders.org/ Become a part of the F.A.M. https://press.founders.org/fam/ The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/ Wield The Sword: https://founders.org/wieldthesword/ Follow Founders Ministries: Website: https://founders.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoundersMinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.