The Sword & The Trowel

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TS&TT: Josh Abbotoy | Thinking Christianly About The Texas Border Crisis Jan 30, 2024

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Josh Abbotoy, Harvard Lawyer and Executive Director of American Reformer. Josh has been tracking the border crisis in Texas and in this podcast, he helps give some guidance on how we should think about this in a Christianly way. His insight into the movements of Governor Abbott and President Biden will prove helpful for you as you consider this issue.

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TS&TT: Using Social Media As Christians Jan 23, 2024

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk about how we should engage on social media as Christians. What are some principles we should apply and boundaries we should set? Is social media worth using as a Christian or would we be better off without it?

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TS&TT: Brandon Rhea | Spurgeon’s Forgotten Sabbatarianism Jan 16, 2024

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Brandon Rhea, author of Spurgeon’s Forgotten Sabbatarianism: The Role of the Fourth Commandment in the Life and Theology of the Prince of Preachers. They discuss the genesis of this book, the fourth commandment and the beauty of the Lord's Day.

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TS&TT: A New Election Year - Looking Ahead in 2024 Jan 09, 2024

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk about being a new presidential election year in the US and how we should think about it as Christians? What do we do in the midst of the uncertainties and difficulties that are sure to come? How are we to stand firm as God's people?

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TS&TT: Baruch Maoz | Update On The War In Israel Jan 02, 2024

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Pastor Baruch Maoz. Having just returned from ministering in Israel, Pastor Maoz gives an honest update and perspective on the situation there with Hamas and the Gaza strip.

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TS&TT: David Schrock | Contemporary Challenges in Pastoral Ministry Dec 19, 2023

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol sits down with David Schrock, Pastor of Preaching at Occoquan Bible Church and Editor-In-Chief at Christ Over All. They discuss a wide range of topics from plagiarism, biblical anthropology, the SBC, political theology, Christian Nationalism (& more) and how to navigate and think rightly about them in Pastoral ministry.

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TS&TT: Timothy Decker | Romans 13: Subjection To The Civil Magistrate & Resistance To Tyrants Dec 12, 2023

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Dr. Timothy Decker about his new book: A Revolutionary Reading of Romans 13: A Biblical Case for Lawful Subjection to the Civil Magistrate and Dutiful Resistance to Tyrants. They discuss the difficulties and questions that arose for Pastors and Churches in 2020, sphere sovereignty and how Christians think through these issues in a Biblical way.

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TS&TT: Josh Daws | Christian Nationalism: A Primer For The Layman Dec 05, 2023

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Josh Daws, host of The Great Awokening Podcast. They discuss his article on American Reformer that accesses the Christian Nationalism movement, Christian Federalism, and how to engage well in the public square while keeping the Lordship of Christ as our foundation.

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TS&TT: Joey Tomlinson | Serious Joy: What Can We Learn From Jonathan Edwards? Nov 28, 2023

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Joey Tomlinson about his book - Serious Joy: Reflections and Devotions on Jonathan Edwards’ Seventy Resolutions. They discuss Edwards' life and the Lordship of Christ over all, even the seemingly mundane aspects of our lives. You will be challenged and encouraged by this episode!

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TS&TT: Jared Moore | Thinking Biblically About "Sexual Orientation," Attraction, and Temptation Nov 21, 2023

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Jared Moore about his book: The Lust of the Flesh - Thinking Biblically About "Sexual Orientation," Attraction, and Temptation. There has been much debate recently about the Bible and homosexuality. Does the Bible prohibit homosexual desires? Are temptation and sin the same? They also discuss the reluctance from some Evangelical leaders to admit that they have gotten this issue wrong in the past and seek forgiveness.

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