Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore talk about heading into this new year. How can Christians properly lay hold of the opportunities that 2021 brings, both for God's glory and our joy? Where should we be fixing our eyes and directing our efforts? 

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TS&TT: New Year Resolve

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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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TS&TT: Abortion, Donald Trump & Thinking Christianly About Our Election

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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TS&TT: William Wolfe | The Need For Biblical Leadership in the SBC

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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TS&TT: Transgender Day of Visibility & The New Religion of America

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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TS&TT: Liturgy of Worship In The Local Church

Today on The Sword and The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol sits down with Dr. Mark Coppenger to discuss the state of the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Coppenger shares some insight into what's going on in the SBC and some reasons to be hopeful for the 2024 SBC in Indianapolis.
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TS&TT: New Year Resolve

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