The Sword & The Trowel

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore sat down with Pastor Conrad Mbewe in the Founders studio to hear his testimony of salvation and how he became the "Spurgeon of Africa". He shares the heart and history behind the African Christian University and the importance of training Christians in the Word.

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African Christian University: https://acu-usa.com/

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss the upcoming 2021 Southern Baptist Convention. They dive into the Resolution on the Incompatibility of Critical Race Theory & Intersectionality with the BFM that has been submitted for #SBC21. Should Resolution 9 be rescinded? Should this new resolution be passed? What does the future hold in the SBC? How do leaders faithfully shepherd in these days?

Resolution on the Incompatibility of Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality with The Baptist Faith and Message: https://southernbaptistsagainstracism.org

Be It Resolved | SBC21 Founders Conference: https://founders.org/sbc21/

A Critical Analysis of Resolution 9 | Tom Nettles: https://founders.org/series/a-critical-analysis-of-resolution-9/

2022 National Founders Conference: Militant & Triumphant | https://founders.org/2022conference/

#WieldTheSword: Aesthetics | Mark Coppenger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz8HEJXB9s8

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss The Institute of Public Theology. They share the history of how IOPT came to be, why it was created and the vision for the days and years ahead. All of life and all of pastoral ministry is theological and all theology is for all of life. IOPT aims to train a coming generation of pastors and Christians to know the times, preach the Word, believe the Word, and do the Word.

The Institute of Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org/

Be It Resolved | SBC21 Founders Conference: https://founders.org/sbc21/

2022 National Founders Conference: Militant & Triumphant | https://founders.org/2022conference/

#WieldTheSword: Aesthetics | Mark Coppenger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz8HEJXB9s8

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore talk with Pastor James Coates after his release from prison, where he was placed after refusing to comply with the Canadian government's COVID-19 guidelines his church. They discuss the state of Grace Life Church, what it was like for Pastor Coates in jail, how to pray for the church - which now has chain fences placed around it, and the importance of strong theology and commitment to God's word in the face of persecution.

Be It Resolved | SBC21 Founders Conference: https://founders.org/sbc21/

Grace Life Church: https://gracelife.ca/

Carpe Fide: https://www.carpefide.com/shop/p/come-take-my-pulpit-shirt

2022 National Founders Conference: Militant & Triumphant | https://founders.org/2022conference/

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The Institute of Public Theology: www.instituteofpublictheology.org

Watch #WieldTheSword | https://founders.org/wieldthesword/

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore welcome Mike Stone, Georgia pastor and 2021 Southern Baptist Convention presidential nominee, on to the show. They discuss the current state of the SBC, the vision for the days ahead and the need for biblical resolve in SBC churches and entities.

Be It Resolved | SBC21 Founders Conference: https://founders.org/sbc21/

Connect with Pastor Mike Stone: https://pastormikestone.com

#ByWhatStandard CINEDOC: https://founders.org/cinedoc/

2022 National Founders Conference: Militant & Triumphant | https://founders.org/2022conference/

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The Institute of Public Theology: www.instituteofpublictheology.org

Watch #WieldTheSword | https://founders.org/wieldthesword/

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore welcome Voddie Baucham on the show for his first interview since his recent medical procedures. Dr. Baucham shares an update on his health, and discusses the recent launch of his bestselling book, Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe. They dive into the importance of Voddie's book, discuss Resolution 9 and the SBC, the Dallas Statement, antiracism and more.

Be It Resolved | SBC21 Founders Conference: https://founders.org/sbc21/

Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe | https://www.christianbook.com/social-justice-movement-evangelicalisms-looming-catastrophe/voddie-baucham/9781684511808/pd/511808?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=academic-0-20%7C511808&p=1179710&dv=c&gclid=CjwKCAjw1uiEBhBzEiwAO9B_HYvP9gqP13KylPF5kV5qP_nmHk804yxrZqW3PS6BoGwG38ntSE4MRxoC0XIQAvD_BwE

#ByWhatStandard CINEDOC: https://founders.org/cinedoc/

2022 National Founders Conference: Militant & Triumphant | https://founders.org/2022conference/

Statement on Social Justice & The Gospel: https://statementonsocialjustice.com/

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Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore are joined in the studio by Dr. Joe Boot, cultural apologist/philosopher and pastor in Canada. They dive deep into church lock-downs, religious freedom, social justice, the doctrine of pietism and the Lordship of Christ.

Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.ca/

Worldview Wednesday Podcast: https://www.ezrainstitute.ca/resource-library/podcast/

Mission of God | Joe Boot: https://www.ezrainstitute.ca/resource-library/books/mission-of-god/

TS&TT: Arrest of James Coates, Lordship of Christ in Canada & Theoretical Inerrancy - Dr. Joe Boot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4bTPbmSKg0

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The Institute of Public Theology: www.instituteofpublictheology.org

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By What Standard? book: https://press.founders.org/shop/by-what-standard-gods-world-gods-rules/

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Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore address the recent verdict and conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. How should Christians process this, both emotionally and spiritually? What are Biblical principles to consider as we think about justice, murder and gospel application in this case?

Derek Chauvin guilty in death of George Floyd: https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/derek-chauvin-trial-04-20-21/index.html

Thomas Sowell - The Quest for Cosmic Justice: https://www.amazon.com/Quest-Cosmic-Justice-Thomas-Sowell/dp/0684864630

The Institute of Public Theology: www.instituteofpublictheology.org

Just Thinking: About the State PRE-ORDER: https://press.founders.org/shop/just-thinking-about-the-state/

2022 National Founders Conference: Militant & Triumphant | https://founders.org/2022conference/

By What Standard? book: https://press.founders.org/shop/by-what-standard-gods-world-gods-rules/

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By What Standard? Cinedoc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFHfa0s1XLM

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Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore unpack the argument made by some that critical race theory and intersectionality are merely a "distraction" from gospel work for Christians. Is it important for pastors and churches to address these ideologies? Do these conversations disrupt the church's great commission efforts?

David French Tweet: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench/status/1383611635667849227?s=20

Jared Longshore's comments at the Lee County School board meeting: https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/call-for-change-over-year-old-lgbtq-school-policy

A Brief Critique of Critical Race Theory: https://founders.org/2020/09/07/a-brief-critique-of-critical-race-theory/

A Critical Analysis of Resolution 9: https://founders.org/series/a-critical-analysis-of-resolution-9/

Critical Race Theory, Intersectionality, and the Gospel: https://founders.org/2020/02/03/critical-race-theory-intersectionality-and-the-gospel/

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Just Thinking: About the State PRE-ORDER: https://press.founders.org/shop/just-thinking-about-the-state/

2022 National Founders Conference: Militant & Triumphant | https://founders.org/2022conference/

The Institute of Public Theology: www.instituteofpublictheology.org

By What Standard? book: https://press.founders.org/shop/by-what-standard-gods-world-gods-rules/

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By What Standard? Cinedoc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFHfa0s1XLM

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Today on The Sword & The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore talk with Rod Dreher, senior editor at The American Conservative and New York Times best selling author. They discuss Dreher's most recent book: Live Not By Lies and the soft totalitarianism, comfortable Christianity, erosion of freedoms and new religion we see on the rise in America.

Rod Dreher: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/author/rod-dreher/

Live Not By Lies: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622436/live-not-by-lies-by-rod-dreher/

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