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The Sword & The Trowel

Tom Ascol, Graham Gunden

Booking Overview

A weekly Christian theology and cultural-issues interview show focused on Reformed and Baptist perspectives, with external guests typically including pastors, theologians, Christian authors, academics, and people with relevant personal or professional experience. Agencies could credibly pitch credentialed Christian leaders, book authors, seminary professors, ethicists, and subject-matter experts addressing theology, bioethics, church history, or Christian engagement with public issues; booking difficulty is low to medium for well-aligned niche experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 431

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 73.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hannahascol@founders.org

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Host

Tom Ascol - President of Founders Ministries and a prominent Baptist pastor, theologian, and Christian ministry leader.

Graham Gunden - Christian ministry communicator and recurring co-host associated with Founders Ministries.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Baptist or Reformed pastors, theologians, seminary professors, Christian authors, ethicists, and professionals with a relevant testimony or specialized perspective on public and cultural issues.
Required Achievements:  
Published Christian books, Pastoral or church leadership, Academic teaching in theology or related fields, Specialized professional experience connected to a major public or ethical issue, Public Christian testimony or ministry experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Jacob Trotter - Eastern Orthodoxy, Its Theological Weaknesses, And Its Influence Among Evangelical Young Men.

Tou Thao - The George Floyd Incident, Imprisonment, Guilt, And Christian Conversion.

Joey Tomlinson - The 1689 Baptist Confession, Devotional Reading, And Christian Belief.

Josh Holler - In Vitro Fertilization, Christian Bioethics, And The Theological Implications Of Assisted Reproduction.

Recent Topics

Christianity, Reformed Theology, Baptist Theology, Biblical Ethics, Church History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Sword & The Trowel
:

TS&TT: Gods Two Words: The Importance of Law & Gospel

October 15, 2026

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk with Pastor Tom Hicks about his new book - God's Two Words: 31 Meditations on the Law and the Gospel. They unpack the distinction between Law and Gospel, the importance of the doctrine of Justification, and how we apply God's law to our lives. Show Notes: Preorder God’s Two Words: https://founderspress.org/products/gods-two-words Christ the Lord: A Church Reformation Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drNUHoT82o...

TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Sanctification

October 08, 2026

Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. They address Chapter 13 on Sanctification and discuss the practical and pastoral applications of the Spirit's work of sanctification in our lives. Show Notes: Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gos...

TS&TT: The War on Women

October 01, 2026

Today on the Sword & The Trowel, Graham Gunden welcomes Pastor David Mitzenmacher back to the show. They discuss the recent trial of Lindsay Clancy, the response of many women on social media, the plague of feminism, and how pastors and churches should deal with these issues in a Biblical manner.  Show Notes: https://founders.org/articles/same-lindsay-the-war-on-motherhood/ https://founders.org/articles/we-need-to-talk-about-the-radicalization-of-young-women/ Ready to plan your next ev...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Sword & The Trowel
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How do I get in touch with The Sword & The Trowel?

The Sword & The Trowel is hosted by Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden. Its publicly listed email is hannahascol@founders.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Sword & The Trowel?

The publicly listed email for The Sword & The Trowel: hannahascol@founders.org.

How many listeners does The Sword & The Trowel have?

Podseeker estimates The Sword & The Trowel reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Sword & The Trowel?

The Sword & The Trowel typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Baptist or Reformed pastors, theologians, seminary professors, Christian authors, ethicists, and professionals with a relevant testimony or specialized perspective on public and cultural issues. Common among recent guests: Published Christian books; Pastoral or church leadership; Academic teaching in theology or related fields. Recent guests include Jacob Trotter, Tou Thao, and Joey Tomlinson.

How hard is it to get booked on The Sword & The Trowel?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Sword & The Trowel cover?

Recent episodes cover Christianity, Reformed Theology, Baptist Theology, Biblical Ethics, and Church History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hannahascol@founders.org

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