Grounded with Steve Hartland

Scott Aniol's Critique of Christian Nationalism — Grounded Ep. 121

April 29th, 2026  |  Season 2  |  25 mins 49 secs

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Scott Aniol joins us for the hotly debated topic of Christian Nationalism. Steve and Scott offer their own takes on the subject, and challenge one another's understanding of it.

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.

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.

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?

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.