Grounded with Steve Hartland

CREC Church Takes Root In Washington DC (Interview with Pastor Brooks Potteiger) — Grounded Ep. 132

July 15th, 2026  |  Season 2  |  24 mins 46 secs

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Today is a different sort of episode. Pastor Steve encourages and is happy to announce the beginning of Pastor Brooks Potteiger, who will be leading the new Christ Church in DC!

No Such Thing As Bad Words (Interview with Doug Wilson) — Grounded Ep. 124

May 20th, 2026  |  Season 2  |  41 mins 31 secs

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How should we wield our language for the Kingdom, as Christian? Doug and Steve set out to answer this controversial question as they delve into Pastor Doug's recently released book, No Such Thing As Bad Words.

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.

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?

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.

President, Powers & Prestige (A Conversation with Doug Wilson) — Grounded Episode 94

October 22nd, 2025  |  Season 2  |  11 mins 4 secs

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Doug Wilson sits down for a brief chat with us about his recent letter to the president, among other things. This was during the '25 Fight Laugh Feast Conference.

The Sin of Empathy (Joe Rigney Interview) - Grounded Ep. 61

March 5th, 2025  |  Season 2  |  35 mins

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Dr. Joe Rigney joins us on Grounded to talk about his most recent book, "The Sin of Empathy: Compassion and Its Counterfeits."

How has Christian Nationalism been Mislabeled and Misunderstood? - Grounded Ep. 49

August 21st, 2024  |  Season 2  |  29 mins 58 secs

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What is it about the idea of Christian Nationalism that has given it a bad rap? What does it even mean to be a "Christian Nationalist". Steve wants to help us to define the term, and to go beyond the current cultural norms and comfort surrounding the controversy.

Moscow's Serrated Edge - Grounded Ep. 39

April 10th, 2024  |  Season 2  |  58 mins 26 secs

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Satire, irony and mockery. When is it appropriate for Christians to use such literary devices?