The Sword & The Trowel
The Sword & The Trowel, hosted by Tom Ascol with Graham Gunden, is a weekly Christian podcast from Founders Ministries covering doctrine, church life and current cultural issues from a Reformed Baptist perspective. It has 430 episodes with a 7-day cadence and typical episodes of 40 to 55 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
A weekly, doctrinally rigorous audience of engaged church leaders and lay Christians
- 430 episodes since February 2019 on a steady seven-day cadence
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 861 ratings, 780 of them five stars
- Episodes of roughly 45 minutes give a sponsor room for a full host-read
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, expository teaching, listener Q&A
- Tone
- doctrinal, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Founders Ministries
- Categories promoted
- religious ministry and education
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description promotes only Founders Ministries, which publishes the show.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles address abortion-adjacent and political topics such as 'Should Christians Use IVF?' and 'The War on Women', though the tone is doctrinal rather than graphic.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | founders.org/the-sword-the-trowel/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1334359794 |
| RSS feed | feeds.castos.com/1dzg1 |
Benchmark score: 97 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| TS&TT: Gods Two Words: The Importance of Law & Gospel | 2026-10-15 | 53 min |
| TS&TT: The 1689 Confession: Sanctification | 2026-10-08 | 50 min |
| TS&TT: The War on Women | 2026-10-01 | 48 min |
| TS&TT: The Continuing Legacy of Voddie Baucham | 2026-09-24 | 37 min |
| TS&TT: The Dangers of Eastern Orthodoxy | 2026-09-17 | 48 min |
| TS&TT: George Floyd, Tou Thao, and How God Works All for Good | 2026-09-10 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Sword & The Trowel is the weekly Founders Ministries podcast with Tom Ascol. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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About The Sword & The Trowel
The Sword & The Trowel is a weekly podcast from Founders Ministries, hosted by Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden. Episodes cover Reformed Baptist doctrine, the 1689 Confession, church life and cultural questions, usually in a discussion format with listener questions. Tom Ascol, as described on the Founders website, leads the ministry's work on the recovery of the gospel and the reformation of local churches.
The show has published 430 episodes since February 2019, with a new episode roughly every seven days. Typical episodes run 40 to 55 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.8 average from 861 ratings, which the feed and Apple data support as a sign of a loyal listener base. Listeners are estimated to be mostly older, US-based church members and leaders; this is an estimate, not published data.
No sponsors appear in the feed. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $90 to $625 per episode. Brands in Christian publishing, church tools and faith-based education are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Sword & The Trowel can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Sword & The Trowel
How much does The Sword & The Trowel charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card and the terms of the booking.
What is The Sword & The Trowel about?
It is a weekly Reformed Baptist podcast from Founders Ministries, hosted by Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden. Episodes cover doctrine, the 1689 Confession, church life and cultural questions.
How do I contact The Sword & The Trowel about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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