Best Ascol Podcasts (2024)

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Ecclesiology Matters (Part 1) 1:06:34

7h ago1:06:34

1:06:34

In this episode of Regener8d Radio, Gregg, Lawson, and Wes begin a discussion on Ecclesiology, focusing on Congregationalism, and why elder-led, congregation-ruled ecclesiology is the best and most biblical form of church government.___We hope this episode of RR is edifying to you and glorifying to God. If you have any comments, questions, or conce…

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Why Anti-Semitism On Campus 10:07

23h ago10:07

10:07

I've done enough research on why so many people hate the Jews. I think the simplest answer is the right one... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.

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We Are Stumbling 6:39

2d ago6:39

6:39

Hosea talks about how Israel has stumbled. This puts it very nicely. There's one reason why they've stumbled and there's one way back to sanity. I think the same is true for us, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.

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TS&TT: David Forsythe | Vengeance Has Come: A Puritan-Minded Exposition of the Apocalypse 26:52

3d ago26:52

26:52

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. SHOW NOTES: ON SALE - Vengeance Has Come: https://press.founders.…

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Are The Streets Paved With Gold? 15:02

4d ago15:02

15:02

Last week, over 1,000 illegal aliens from Africa went to speak to the NYC city council. Many of them complained that the food was no good and NYC hasn't done enough to accommodate them. One of the city councilwomen said, "Who told you the streets are paved with gold? They are not." Do you know where the streets ARE paved with gold? Learn more about…

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"No Really, We're Back" - A Third Host Appears! 51:38

8d ago51:38

51:38

In this episdoe of Regener8d Radio, Gregg welcomes Pastor Lawson Harlow to the podcast as our third and final host. Lawson is the pastor of Mercy Hill Church in Olive Branch, MS.___We hope this episode of RR is edifying to you and glorifying to God. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please reach out to regener8dradio@gmail.com___Tri…

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Mayorkas Impeachment Trial 9:20

8d ago9:20

9:20

What a joke. The Republicans in DC are feckless. The Democrats are ruthless. It's frustrating. I have a suggestion on how we can we find peace in the madness of DC and our busy lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.

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TS&TT: Abortion, Donald Trump & Thinking Christianly About Our Election 24:33

10d ago24:33

24:33

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. SHOW NOTES: RATES INCREASE: 2025 National Founders Conference: Revive Us, O Lord!: https://founders.org/conference Family Life in The Negative World - 2024 Re…

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Trump Trial And An Unjust Judge 8:29

10d ago8:29

8:29

The judge in the NY Trump trial donated money to Biden's campaign and to a group called "Stop Republicans". Are you kidding me? When you're treated this unjustly, how will you respond? Isaiah has some wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.

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The Startled Horse 5:56

11d ago5:56

5:56

Paul tells us to not act like a frightened horse. We need to stand our ground against the invading enemy. Because, like Daniel, the persecution will come. And it will come in proportion to your virtue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.

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TS&TT: William Wolfe | The Need For Biblical Leadership in the SBC 32:15

17d ago32:15

32:15

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. SHOW NOTES: Center For Baptist Leadership: https://centerforbaptistlea…

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We Want There To Be No Consequences 10:18

18d ago10:18

10:18

Looking at 2 Samuel 5, why was David even having to fight the Canaanites? It's because the Israelites disobeyed God 400 years earlier. Sins have consequences. As much as we hate this to be true, even after repentance, sin still has consequences we have to deal with. What do we do with that reality? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

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Making The Pro-Life Movement A Winning Issue 24:00

19d ago24:00

24:00

Many would point to the 2022 midterm elections and say that abortion was a winning issue for Democrats. So what should the pro-life movement do in the political realm to win? Mike Slater discusses that and more with The Daily Signal's Mary Margaret Olohan. Plus, a conversation about being pro-life in a chaotic, broken world. Learn more about your a…

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The Fight For LIFE In The 2024 Election with Abby Johnson 33:39

20d ago33:39

33:39

Abortion is going to be on the ballot in Florida in 2024, and potentially many other states if Democrats have their way. Democrats view abortion as a winning issue for them, but Donald Trump's stance may stop them in their tracks. Mike Slater discusses this and more with former Planned Parenthood Director turned leading Pro Life Advocate Abby Johns…

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TS&TT: Transgender Day of Visibility & The New Religion of America 29:55

24d ago29:55

29:55

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 c…

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Missing The "Good News" 8:21

24d ago8:21

8:21

Reverend and Senator Raphael Warnock said Christians, especially the conservative ones, don't do enough to serve the poor. But...what is the best way to serve? Warnock quotes Isaiah, but, if I may, he misses the most important part of that scripture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Transgender Day of Visibility 18:13

25d ago18:13

18:13

I hope you had a wonderful Transgender Day of Visibility with your family on Sunday. We had a delicious Transgender Day of Visibility brunch after Church...In all seriousness, where did this day come from? Why does the Left venerate the Trans more than anyone? And perhaps most importantly, how are we to respond to this provocation? Learn more about…

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You Disgusting Leper 18:23

1M ago18:23

18:23

"How could you! I thought I knew you!" Get ready for a lot of this from people in your life. How NBC treated Ronna Romney McDaniel was a good sneak peek about what we all have coming our way as we get closer to November. Prepare to be treated like a leper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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TS&TT: Liturgy of Worship In The Local Church 34:27

1M ago34:27

34:27

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. SHOW NOTES: Shop Worship resources…

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The Supreme Comfort of a Sovereign God 8:45

1M ago8:45

8:45

Chaos causes people to panic. When we live in chaos, we should rest in the comfort that we know a sovereign God. I feel this when I think of the story of Ruth. No matter the loss, famine, wickedness or any other circumstance, God has it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.

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Cross-Dressing Deep State 10:06

1M ago10:06

10:06

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence newsletter had an article about how cross-dressing made this person a better intelligence officer. It's just chaos. Everywhere. All the time, chaos. This is all the more reason why we need to be like the church of Colossae in at least this one regard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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TRUMP 2024: TAKING BACK THE WHITE HOUSE 56:02

1M ago56:02

56:02

Donald Trump is leading in the polls and on the issues, but now is not the time to get cocky, says Mike Slater. There is still a lot of time between now and election day for Democrats to concoct a dirty scheme. In this special, Mike reveals the three keys to victory for Trump and looks at some of the biggest challenges in his road back to the White…

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The Deep State Is "Awesome" 15:49

1M ago15:49

15:49

For 5 years we've been told there's no such thing as the "Deep State". We've been told it's another Trump-crazed conspiracy theory. Now, the NY Times wrote an article about the Deep State saying it's real and it's "awesome". What do we do when the deep state works against the president and the will of We The People? Psalm 119 can help us find the a…

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Context Matters 8:39

1M ago8:39

8:39

The left says context doesn't matter when Trump said, "If I don’t get elected, it’s going to be a bloodbath". Of course context matters. It doesn't matter when people are trying to manipulate you! But it matters if you care about the truth. It's easy to take scripture out of context, too. Let's go over a few that are often said without proper conte…

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TS&TT: Mark Coppenger | Whither Southern Baptists? Looking Towards #SBC24 34:23

1M ago34:23

34:23

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. SHOW NOTES: Family Life in The Negative World - 2024 Regional Founders Conf…

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The Bloodbath Hoax 9:19

1M ago9:19

9:19

"How can I make it through the madness of the next 7 months?" We have to speak the truth with boldness. There are some things that we can speak with extra humility. But when it comes to speaking truth against lies, we must speak up, like Peter and John, with astonishing amounts of boldness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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Fear Of Dying 8:47

1M ago8:47

8:47

We're now 4 years after the start of COVID. The biggest takeaway for me is how terrified people are of death. I fear we haven't really discussed this as a country. Let's start that conversation today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.

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Debunking Christian Nationalism Myths with Pastor Tom Ascol 27:32

1M ago27:32

27:32

Chances are you're hearing a lot about Christian Nationalism these days. Pastor Tom Ascol quite literally wrote the book on the promises and perils of Christian Nationalism. He helps define the term to Mike Slater and helps Christians take the proper posture on this issue. Plus, Mike dives into the true meaning of separation of church and state. Le…

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What Is Christian Nationalism? Featuring Eric Metaxas 30:38

1M ago30:38

30:38

There is a lot of talk about Christian Nationalism. What exactly is it? Mike Slater gives his best interpretation of what it is and how it's being spun. Eric Metaxas on the other hand believes it to be a Satanic lie. So how do you deal with Christian Nationalism and the narrative around it? Let's find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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A Slave To Something 14:48

1M ago14:48

14:48

This week on the Sirius/XM show we talked a lot about TikTok. Even adults are addicted to it. Addiction is not good. It's not good to be a slave to anyone or anything. But the Bible says it is good to be a slave to one thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.

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TS&TT: The Lies of Feminism & Egalitarianism 35:06

2M ago35:06

35:06

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk about Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. They address some of the ways Feminism and Egalitarianism are eroding the foundations of Biblical thinking regarding what it means to be a man and what it means to be a woman, and provide some encouragement for church leaders and Pastors as the…

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Should We Ban TikTok? 10:01

2M ago10:01

10:01

Congress is voting tomorrow on forcing the communists in China to sell TikTok to an American company or else it will be banned. We opened the phones on my Sirius/XM show and for the first 2 hours, every single caller was AGAINST the ban. I was surprised. I believe this says something very important about us... Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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A Nation Under Judgement 7:28

2M ago7:28

7:28

We have lived in a nation that has been blessed by God. What is it like living in a nation that is under God's judgment? That is the REAl State of our Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.

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BONUS: SOTU Preview w/Sean Spicer 13:00

2M ago13:00

13:00

The one and only Sean Spicer joins Mike Slater for a preview of tonight's State of the Union address. What's it like behind the scenes preparing for the SOTU? What should we expect President Joe Biden to say? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.

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Scoffers will Abuse YOU 7:27

2M ago7:27

7:27

Why do people hate Trump? Why, if you support Donald Trump, do people hate you? It's more than just Trump and it's more than politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.

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Super Tuesday and Covid 8:12

2M ago8:12

8:12

One truth weaves its way through both Super Tuesday and Covid. It is a truth articulated 500 years ago by Martin Luther. We have to remind ourselves of it every day during this election season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The First Digital Inc.

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TS&TT: Family Life In The Negative World 32:24

2M ago32:24

32:24

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk about the institution of the family and why it is under attack in our culture today. What has God said in His word about the Family? Why does it matter? They also share an exciting announcement on this topic. SHOW NOTES: Family Life in The Negative World - 2024 Regional Founders Co…

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9-0 Supreme Court and Super Tuesday 8:39

2M ago8:39

8:39

The Supreme Court issued a wonderful and hilarious rebuke of the experts and scholars yesterday. It's worth celebrating. And today is Super Tuesday. This is a perfect opportunity to be reminded of the most important truth this entire election season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS? 54:11

2M ago54:11

54:11

Joe Biden's status is in question for 2024. His mental state appears to be deteriorating and everyone, including Democrats are talking about it. Could this mean a President Kamala Harris? After all, she is next in the line to the presidency. With that said, Mike Slater made it his mission to learn everything he can about the Vice President. In this…

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Christian Nationalism and Zerubbabel 8:08

2M ago8:08

8:08

A caller came on the radio show yesterday and said something that reminded me of Zechariah 4, "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit." You're going to be called a Christian Nationalist, but we can't be deterred: we better get this right, or else we're going to become Zacheriah 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…

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Yelling At Athens Mayor 12:53

2M ago12:53

12:53

I'm not suggesting we yell at people, but I support the ability to spot the lie and the boldness to call it out. The Mayor of Athens GA said we need to remember human dignity when discussing Illegal Immigration. Yes, the human dignity of the man who bashed the skull of a 22-year-old college student in his city. We can't be the ones afraid to tell t…

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TS&TT: Ron Henzel & Don Veinot | A Matter of Basic Principles: Bill Gothard & His Cultish Teachings 34:30

2M ago34:30

34:30

Today on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden talk Ron Henzel and Don Veinot, authors of the book: A Matter of Basic Principles: Bill Gothard and His Cultish Teachings. They discuss the reason they wrote the book and why Gothard's teaching is so dangerous. SHOW NOTES: A Matter of Basic Principles: Bill Gothard and His Cultish Teach…

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