Grounded with Steve Hartland

A One-Verse Apologetic for Calvinism — Grounded Ep. 117

April 15th, 2026  |  Season 2  |  6 mins 16 secs

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Steve takes us through a compelling argument for why Christians would benefit from being of the Calvinist persuasion.

Marriage for People Who Will Live Forever (Toby Sumpter interview) — Episode 118

April 8th, 2026  |  Season 2  |  47 mins 40 secs

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Toby challenges us to think more Heaven-ward with our marriages.

Church Fathers Vs. Sola Scriptura (Dr. Sam Waldron Interview) — Episode 116

March 25th, 2026  |  Season 2  |  29 mins 53 secs

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How should we think about the Church Fathers? Dr. Waldron is back, and he and Steve aim to get to the bottom of the undercurrent of why many believers are following after the Church Fathers.

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/

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.

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.

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?"

Parenting Pitfalls (Tilly Dillehay Interview & Conference Invitation) — Grounded Ep. 98

November 19th, 2025  |  Season 2  |  47 mins 4 secs

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Steve and Tilly are back for another conversation!

This time parenting is what is in view, as well as details for the upcoming Women's Conference where Tilly herself will be visiting Cornerstone Community Church to give multiple talks.