The Sword & The Trowel Founders Ministries

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk about children in corporate worship. They discuss why having children joined together with the church body in worship is important, and how it benefits the Church. They share practical tips for parents on how to train your children in service and encouragement to pastors and other church members on how to come alongside parents who are in that season. They also share some of their favorite resources for parents!
SHOW NOTES:
$5 Truth and Grace Memory books - use code: TAG - https://press.founders.org/shop/truth-and-grace-tag-memory-books-3-book-set/
Family Worship for Dummies: https://founders.org/articles/family-worship-for-dummies/
TS&TT: John & Cindy Raquet | Purposeful and Persistent Parenting: Why It Matters - https://founders.org/podcasts/tstt-john-cindy-raquet-purposeful-and-persistent-parenting-why-it-matters/
BOOKS Recommendations:
- Truth and Grace Memory Books (Tom Ascol)
- Leading Little Ones to God (Marion M. Schoolland)
- Thoughts for Young Men (J.C. Ryle)
- Purposeful and Persistent Parenting (John & Cindy Raquet)
- The Wingfeather Saga (Andrew Peterson)
- The Chronicles of Narnia (C.S. Lewis)
- Little House on the Prairie series
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Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with David Forsythe, author of the book Vengeance Has Come: A Puritan-Minded Exposition of the Apocalypse for the Modern Church. They discuss the genesis of the book, the Great Commission, eschatology and more.
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Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss abortion, Donald Trump, the pro-life movement, how Christians should think through the upcoming election and more.
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Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with William Wolfe, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Baptist Leadership. They discuss the state of the Southern Baptist Convention, the need for Biblical leadership within the SBC and more.
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Family Life in The Negative World - 2024 Regional Founders Conference : https://founders.org/familylife/
2025 National Founders Conference: Revive Us, O Lord!: https://founders.org/conference
Support Founders Ministries: http://founders.org/give
Find out more about The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org
Founders Church Search: https://church.founders.org
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Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss President Biden's recent proclamation of the Transgender Day of Visibility. They unpack how this is just the latest expression of the new religion in America: paganism. How do Christians think rightly about this and respond to it? What is Biblical love look like in these circumstances?
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Find out more about The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org
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Today on The Sword and The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk about the church's regular weekly worship. They discuss liturgy, elements of worship, and the various challenges Pastors may face and they also recommend some resources to aid Pastors and church members alike as they consider these things.
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Family Life in The Negative World - 2024 Regional Founders Conference : https://founders.org/familylife/
2025 National Founders Conference: Revive Us, O Lord!: https://founders.org/conference
Support Founders Ministries: http://founders.org/give
Find out more about The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org
Founders Church Search: https://church.founders.org
Founders Sermon Podcast Stream: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sermons-by-founders-ministries/id1613963681
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