The Sword & The Trowel

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TS&TT: Bill C-4 & The Criminalization of Evangelism in Canada | Michael Thiessen & Andrew DeBartolo Jan 04, 2022

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Canadian pastors, Michael Thiessen, Pastor of Christ the King Fellowship & Andrew DeBartolo, Pastor of Encounter Church. They discuss Bill C-4, a bill that will amend the Criminal Code in Canada on January 8th to ban conversion therapy, and in turn, contribute to criminalization of evangelism in Canada.

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TS&TT: Delano Squires | Why Black Men Must Lead the Battle in Saving the Nuclear Family Dec 28, 2021

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Delano Squires, contributor for The Blaze, on the show. They discuss the impact of growing up in a christian home and the importance of the nuclear family. They discuss the war that is being waged by Black Lives Matter, RadFerns and others on the nuclear family in the black community. How do we fight back with Gospel truth? How do we have these conversations as Christians?

Black men in my generation must lead the battle against RadFems, BLM, and the groups out to destroy the nuclear family: https://www.theblaze.com/op-ed/squires-black-men-in-my-generation-must-lead-the-battle-against-radfems-blm-and-the-groups-out-to-destroy-the-nuclear-family

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TS&TT: Christmas for the Hurting: Finding Glory in the Darkest Place Dec 21, 2021

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk about Christmas and the season of rejoicing and fellowship that we're in. And yet, Christmas is not always a bright time for everyone. How do we handle real sorrow and grief in the holiday season? What hope does the incarnation offer to hurting hearts?

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TS&TT: Alex Kocman & Chad Vegas | Missions By The Book: How Theology and Missions Walk Together Dec 14, 2021

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Alex Kocman and Chad P Vegas and discuss their upcoming book with Founders Press: Missions By The Book: How Theology and Missions Walk Together. Why is this book needed? Should our doctrine drive our practice? What's wrong with the disciple making movements in Evangelical circles today?

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TS&TT: Hannah Ascol | Before You Say I Do: Why You Need God More than Pinterest for Your Wedding Day Nov 30, 2021

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk all things marriage and wedding ceremonies. They invite Hannah Ascol, Director of Media Communications for Founders, into the conversation to discuss how she has gone about preparing for marriage and planning for her upcoming wedding this week. Are Pinterest boards helpful to the wedding planning couple? How much should Christians spend on their wedding? Will marriage fix the sin and struggles you have in singleness?

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TS&TT: Mean Tweets - Founders Edition | How to Give Thanks When Others Revile You Nov 23, 2021

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden celebrate the week of Thanksgiving by talking about mean words. They respond to some of the emails and tweets that our staff receives at Founders and discuss how Christians can rejoice and give thanks when others revile us.

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TS&TT: We Found Billy | The Gospel Coalition, Persecution and the Hills We Must Die On Nov 16, 2021

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss a recent article from The Gospel Coalition Canada regarding concerns about how the American Evangelical's media coverage of Canadian pastors “has hampered the Canadian church.” They look at a great response article, and dive into the topics of pastoral courage and what hills we must be willing to die on in our Christian faith.

FAM Q&A with Dr. Tom Ascol: https://press.founders.org/armory/tabletalk-with-tom/

TGC Article | A Word to American Christians from a Pastor in Canada: https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/article/a-word-to-american-christians-from-a-pastor-in-canada/

We Found Billy: A Blessing of Persecution: https://trinitybiblechapel.ca/we-found-billy-a-blessing-of-persecution/

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TS&TT: Tom Nettles | The Reformation, Cancel Culture & Chronological Snobbery Nov 09, 2021

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Dr. Tom Nettles on to the show to discuss the Reformation and why it matters. They discuss the importance of studying History, why it strengthens our view of God and His gospel, the problems with cancel culture and how we avoid chronological snobbery as we look at those who have gone before us.

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TS&TT: Megan Basham | Churches Forcing "the Shot"... Dividing Christians with a New Religion Nov 02, 2021

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Megan Basham, entertainment reporter for The Daily Wire. They discuss Megan's recent piece on churches who are mandating the shot and the dividing lines that are being drawn between Christians. How did we get here and how should we respond?

Megan's Article at The Daily Wire: https://www.dailywire.com/news/neither-vaccinated-nor-unvaccinated-how-churches-imposing-vaccine-mandates-are-dividing-christians-with-a-different-gospel

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TS&TT: Tom Buck | The Cowering Church, SBC Hypocrisy and NAMB on Women Pastors Oct 26, 2021

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden welcome Pastor Tom Buck on to the show to discuss the cowardly church in America and the need for courageous pastors. They cover issues in the SBC, Ed Litton's plagiarism and women pastors with the North American Mission Board.

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