Grounded with Steve Hartland

The Christian Sabbath and the Moral Law (Jeff Leubecker interview) — Episode 114

March 11th, 2026  |  Season 2  |  45 mins 29 secs

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What are the compelling arguments for and against Sabbatarianism? Steve has invited Jeff back on the Podcast for another powerful conversation, what should Christians do with regard to the Sabbath?

You can read Jeff's article on the Sabbath Day mentioned in the episode here:

https://cornerstonejoppa.org/sabbath-day/

Let Keith Foskey Correct Your Theology (Your Calvinist Podcast Interview) — Ep. 113

March 4th, 2026  |  Season 2  |  46 mins 27 secs

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Steve invited Keith Foskey to have a chat and work through 15 questions about his faith. In this episode you'll learn about the reasons for why Foskey holds these various views. We hope it challenges you in your own thinking behind your own views. Also, Keith is a comedic fellow (who occasionally does stand-up Christian comedy) so we hope this episode is good for a few laughs!

Calvinism VS. Arminianism — Grounded Episode 112

February 25th, 2026  |  Season 2  |  19 mins 41 secs

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Why is it that some believers tend towards an Armenian understanding of human salvation versus other views more strongly supported by Scripture? Steve is going to explore this very thing with us in 6 observations on today's podcast.

Doug Wilson on Christian Nationalism — Grounded Ep. 111

February 18th, 2026  |  Season 2  |  56 mins 59 secs

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Doug Wilson joins Steve for a powerful interview on Christian Nationalism.

Get clarity straight from one of the leading voices on the subject as he responds to common oppositions and criticisms.

In this episode, Doug Wilson and Steve dive deep into what Christian Nationalism truly means, why secularism has failed, and how a biblical worldview should shape society and governance. They reference influential authors and theologians including Curtis Yarvin, Stephen Wolfe, Abraham Kuyper, John Frame, and R. L. Dabney to build a robust case.

Whether you're exploring Christian Nationalism for the first time or seeking answers to the debates surrounding it, this conversation provides thoughtful, scripture-grounded insight amid rising cultural discussions.

Christians Taken in by Emotional Manipulation (Interview with Michael Clary) — Ep. 110

February 11th, 2026  |  Season 2  |  31 mins 30 secs

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Pastor Michael is back! He and Steve are discussing the importance of Christians having discernment. This is pertinent for the age of propaganda that we living in.

White Knight Pastors Coming to the Rescue of Reviling Wives (Interview with Dr. David Edgington) — Grounded Ep. 109

February 4th, 2026  |  Season 2  |  45 mins 13 secs

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Christian Counselor, Dr. David Edgington, is back! This time, it's his new book, White Knights and Reviling Wives. David is trying to push back the tide of Feminism in our churches and in our marriages.

Invest Like a Christian (Interview with Robert Netzly) — Grounded Ep. 108

January 28th, 2026  |  Season 2  |  31 mins 18 secs

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Robert Netzly joins Steve today on the podcast to discuss investing in a different light, the Light of the Bible. Should we as Christians be more careful with our investments, and if so, how?

How Does God Guide Us Every Day? — Grounded Ep. 107

January 21st, 2026  |  Season 2  |  45 mins 31 secs

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How is it that God speaks to us? Pastors Steve and Jason sit down to discuss this very thing!

Virgil's Exit from G3, Christian Nationalism & Charlie Kirk (Virgil Walker Interview) — Grounded Ep. 106

January 14th, 2026  |  Season 2  |  14 mins 54 secs

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Steve caught up with Virgil Walker during the Fight Laugh Feast Conference, and the covered a multitude of topics, from Christian Nationalism, the recent funerals of some Christian heroes, to Virgil's gracious exit from his role at G3 to what he is up to now.

Are Believer's Children Included in the Covenant? Paedobaptism Vs. Credobaptism (A Debate with Dr. Jared Longshore) - Grounded Ep. 105

January 7th, 2026  |  Season 2  |  36 mins 24 secs

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Dr. Jared Longshore discusses with Steve the differences and some of the classically contested texts for these two persuasions of baptism.

Does the Bible Have Something to Say About My Occupation? (Interview with Nate Wright of the Ezra Institute) — Grounded Episode 104

December 31st, 2025  |  Season 2  |  22 mins 29 secs

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Steve and Nate Wright (the Canadian Director of the Ezra Institute) discuss the future education of our children, their occupations, God's Word and how we can influence the world around us.

Why Should We Prefer Classical Over Regular Christian Education? (Interview with President Ben Merkle) — Grounded Episode 103

December 24th, 2025  |  Season 2  |  15 mins 55 secs

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President Ben Merkle of New Saint Andrews College sits down with Steve to talk about the importance of actual Classical Christian education.

The American Church: Catholicism & Christian Nationalism (Interview with G3 Ministries President Dr. Scott Aniol) — Grounded Ep. 102

December 17th, 2025  |  Season 2  |  37 mins 38 secs

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We catch up with Dr. Scott Aniol since he became President of G3 Ministries. Steve asks Scott a variety of quesitons, such as the impact of Celebrities in the Christian sphere, why are Christians leaving Evangelicalism, Christian Nationalism and a few other topics.

Christians Embracing the Controversial Technology of Artificial Intelligence — Grounded Episode 101

December 10th, 2025  |  Season 2  |  34 mins 46 secs

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We have Chocolate Knox (David Shannon) on the Podcast at the Fight Laugh Feast Conference to talk about all things AI and how it is a useful tool in the hands of Christians, and a potentially dangerous one in the world's.

Designing Church for Saddleback Sarah (Chase Davis Interview) — Grounded Ep. 100

December 3rd, 2025  |  Season 2  |  46 mins 50 secs

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Chase Davis is back to talk with Steve about his article published by American Reformer, "Saddleback Sarah and Managerial Christianity: What would it look like to make liberal women a target market for the church?"

Red Pilling College Students (Interview with Joshua Haymes of Reformation Red Pill) — Grounded Ep. 99

November 26th, 2025  |  Season 2  |  37 mins 33 secs

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Joshua Haymes and Pastor Steve sit down to discuss the mess that is our national and local politics after Charlie Kirk's Assassination, and what are things that we as individuals and local churches can be doing.