Grounded with Steve Hartland

Scott Aniol is back, and he and Steve discuss a common error in the church today. Namely, many churches and believers mistakenly use language as to suggest that they are receiving personal revelation, straight from God. Episode Chapters: 9:11 - Reflection on individuals claiming divine messages from the Bible, contrasting with Moses' unique communication with God. 12:33 - Challenges in interpretin...

Dr. Voddie Baucham's book, It's Not Like Being Black hits the shelves. Everything from the logical conclusions of the gay movement to the chilling reality of its origins, there is much we as believers can learn from Voddie's book. Learn more about the book here: https://itsnotlikebeingblack.com/ 3:30 - Implications of equating sexual identity to race and its impact on discrimination against Christ...

Just me, my Bible and the Holy Spirit.... right? Steve wants to clear up common confusion in the church today surrounding Illumination. We hope that Grounded is helpful to you in your walk with our Lord, Jesus Christ! The Grounded Team

Stan Gray and Steve Hartland sit down to discuss marriage! They go over the importance of getting help when things aren't going well, and some of the nuances of biblical marriage that are relevant to our time and age. We hope that Grounded is helpful to you in your walk with our Lord, Jesus Christ! The Grounded Team

Steve gives us a fly-over of the importance of having a view of Biblical Submission, to the glory of God. Begin Timestamp Chapters - 7:01 - Exploration of submission in biblical context, emphasizing rank and humility in relationships. 13:39 - Submission to divinely constituted authorities reflects true submission to Christ and is not abuse. 18:23 - Debunking the myth of mutual submission in relati...

Satire, irony and mockery. When is it appropriate for Christians to use such literary devices? Beginning of Chapter Timestamps: 4:35 - Exploring the use of satire and irony in biblical context for impactful communication and rhetorical effect 8:54 - Appropriate response to unrepentant evil involves using strong language like mockery, as seen in Elijah's actions 13:38 - Paul, filled with the Holy S...

At Covenant Con 2024, we had the opportunity to interview on site with a fellow Pastor, Anton Hall, about humans being made in the Image of God. Begin Chapters and Time Stamps: 4:32 Significance of teaching the concept of being created in the image of God from Genesis 1:26. 8:26 Teaching the divine image to impact identity, relationships, and interactions with others. 12:18 Understanding the inher...

Michael Clary is back for another round! This time, he and Steve are focusing in on the phenomenon of the money-driven, weak theology and other forms of false or sick churches. Begin Chapter Timestamps: 5:38 - The impact of spreading the Gospel 11:18 - Pastors and Congregations regarding financial support 17:38 - Challenges of leading a church through controversial topics and the need for repentan...

What does the Bible have to say about our liberties as Christians? When should we exercise them, and when should we not? Jeff Leubecker joins Steve to talk about these important matters, that seem to be getting away from the drift our current churches. Begin Chapter Timestamps: 4:20 - Exploration of Christian freedom in differing beliefs and conscience, rooted in Galatians and Acts 8:31 - Struggle...

Steve and Michael talk about how churches moving into Liberal Theology is one of the major things destroying them in our day. We hope that Grounded is helpful to you in your walk with our Lord, Jesus Christ! The Grounded Team

Steve delves into the major different views on what the Millennium means for us in the Bible. We hope that Grounded is helpful to you in your walk with our Lord, Jesus Christ! The Grounded Team

Taylor Wallace and Pastor Steve discuss Biblical and culturally controversial parenting topics. We hope that Grounded is helpful to you in your walk with our Lord, Jesus Christ! The Grounded Team

Dr. Sam Waldron and Pastor Steve sit down to discuss some interesting nuances regarding Eschatology, the science of the end times as described in the Bible. We hope that Grounded is helpful to you in your walk with the Lord, Jesus Christ! The Grounded Team

Here's the basic principle - men and women are different. Neither one is better or worse, they're just different. This episode is to help you to understand the ways in which they are different. 1 - This may help you to understand the other half of the human race. 2 - If you're married, to understand your husband or wife. (1 Peter - dwell with according to understanding). 3 - This will contribute t...

Steve tackles this timely topic from what the Bible has to say regarding Israel. (Timestamp Notes) 01:27 - Question: Is the Israel war of prophetic significance? 01:51 - Remember, we as Christians can differ on this - Rom. 14 02:34 - My position is... Rom. 11 03:31 - What God has done is this: Abrahamic covenant 04:58 - National Israel was (past-tense) chosen as God’s people. 06:53 - Israel broke...

Steve takes us through a two-part series on such a controversial (though it shouldn't be) issue. Men and Women, our culture says that the sexes are basically the same, but is this actually so? Controversial #Controversy #Podcast #ChristianPodcast #Theology #Doctrine #Church #Christian

Is Masculinity Toxic? In today's episode, Steve interviews Nancy Pearcey, who is the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, as well as Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and Total Truth. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted a...

God's Good Design, written by Michael Clary, is an excellent observation of what the Bible has to say about our identity as men and women. We are similar, yet the differences between us matter, and are profound by the Bible's standards. Michael helps to explain some of the concepts of his book. These two pastors sit down to discuss current, controversial issues to the church , our very lives and r...

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Pastor Steve discusses a tender topic in the church at large: How do you manage the relationships that you have with your Pastors?

Steve and Matt discuss a variety of church and pastoring topics.

Bearable Bible Passages (Learning about Bears in the Bible...?) - Grounded Ep. 23 Where did Steve come up with the idea for this episode? It probably won't make sense to you until part way, but give it a chance! We hope that today's episode will both be intriguing and also challenging to your understanding of the Bible, God, and yes, bears. Begin Show Notes: Bears in the Bible Why? B/c just read t...

Taylor Wallace and Steve Hartland sit down to discuss a controversial topic, are there sins that are more specific to women versus men? And if so, what are they and what can we do about them? This is the follow-up episode to Grounded episode 21, The Sins of Men. We hope Grounded has been helpful for your Christian walk, please consider sharing it with others! Grounded Podcast Team

Is it really necessary to do a whole episode on sins that men are more prone to commit? Pastor Steve and guest Steve Peck think so, and tackle as many as they can in an hour (with minimal sidetracking). So, is it alright to imply that there are sins that men are more likely to fall prey to? Begin Show Notes: Lust of the flesh, eyes. 1 Jn 2:16 a. Who made sex? b. Is sex one of those pre-fall “good...

Pastor Tom Ascol sits down to talk with Steve about the affairs of the church of today. They also spend some time on the ministry that Tom was one of the people involved in its beginnings, Founders Ministries. Begin Show Notes: Guest - Tom Ascol, M.Div and Ph. D degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Cape Coral, Florida, where he has served...