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Grounded exists to build up believers in the faith and draw out the rich doctrines of the Bible. Join Pastor Steve as he goes deep into Biblical and theological content to bolster our understanding of and commitment to the Rock of God’s Word. Christians. Let's be grounded.

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    Transhumanism and AI Ethics (Interview with C. R. Wiley) — Grounded Episode 88

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 49:06


    Artificial Intelligence. We hear about what this technology will bring to us, and C. R. Wiley and Steve want to warn us that the implications of it aren't just something we need to think about in the future far off. These are real ethical dilemmas that entire nations and the whole of Christendom will need to form stances on. We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team

    Rebellion Against God's World (Interview with David Schrock) — Grounded Ep. 87

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 45:01


    Without the baseline of God's created order our culture will continue to plummet into all sorts of confusion. Dr. David Schrock joins Steve today to talk about his book that has the aim of helping re-frame the church on our fundamental mandates, from the Bible. Here's David's book! https://heritagebooks.org/products/the-business-of-is-ness-schrock.html We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team

    Do's and Don'ts for Christian Dating — Grounded Ep. 86

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 23:13


    Christian dating can be a complex and divisive topic in our day, but should it be? Steve lays out a treatise of what dating the Biblical way should look like. We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team

    A Conversation with Matt Papa, Getty Music Songwriter (Here in Concert Oct. 7) — Grounded Episode 85

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 42:43


    Steve and Jason sit down to interview Matt Papa, a Christian hymn-minded songwriter who collaborates with the Gettys and has several hymns that are sung church wide. Matt will be in person for a concert at our Church in Joppa, Maryland on Oct. 7th, tickets can be purchased here: https://www.shazam.com/event/f560cc31-4990-497e-894f-77881b421471

    An Epidemic of Abusive Wives — Grounded Episode 84

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 54:26


    Ever wondered why marriage is going down, even among churches? Today, we have a very special guest, Dr. David Edgington, who is going to shed some light on this disturbing trend. We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    What's Really Wrong with the Modern Church? — Grounded Episode 83

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 25:23


    Steve gives us a run down of what he thinks is wrong with the modern church. We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    How Should Christians Think About Israel? — Grounded Episode 82

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 11:46


    Is Israel actually God's people? Listen as Steve shows us the answer, straight from the Bible. We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    Bully Pastors and Bully Pulpits — Grounded Episode 81

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 31:45


    Ever heard of a "Bully Pulpit"? Steve will be tackling that in today's Grounded episode, he read the book so you don't have to. Let's be mindful of this topic as a church, to point out when a pastor has just gone plain too far. We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    What's Up With the Southern Baptist Convention? — Grounded Ep. 80

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 56:34


    Steve sits down once again with Michael Clary, this time to discuss all things Southern Baptist Convention. What are the good, the bad and the ugly of what has been going on, and how should we, as individual Christians and churches think about the SBC? We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    The Ditches of Self-Denial and Matieralism — Grounded Ep. 79

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 26:21


    Do Christians waver and fall into materialism? You bet they do! What about self-denial? While not as common for the American Church, these are two ways of handling wealth that we need to understand. And Steve is covering them both in this podcast, chock full of many Bible passages! We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    Weird or Right? Reformed Traditions Analyzed — Grounded Episode 77

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 60:37


    Do we sometimes let traditions cloud our judgement? Steve and Jason sit down to talk about this very thing. Are we following the Bible or have we fabricated our form? We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    What's the deal with Reformed Theology? — Grounded Episode 77

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 50:35


    Steve and Matthew discuss Reformed Theology, Calvinism, and why they might get a bad rap. We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    The Chosen and Pictures of Jesus — Grounded Episode 76

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 17:02


    Are pictures and films depicting Jesus like The Chosen okay for Christians to watch? Steve gets into the nit and grit of the debate and brings scripture to bear on this. Christian liberty, legalism, or lie?

    Modern Applications of the Sufficiency of Scripture (Sam Waldron Interview) – Grounded Episode 75

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 37:43


    Dr. Sam Waldron and Pastor Steve talk all things Sufficiency of Scripture! We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    Scott Aniol on Christian Nationalism, Youth Group, & Women's Ministry — Ep. 74

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 34:45


    Dr. Scott Aniol and Pastor Steve riff on Christian Nationalism, Worship, Youth and Women's Ministry issues, there's a lot to glean from this episode! We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    What God's Providence Means For You - Grounded Ep. 73

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 32:29


    Do you think of your life as being under the providence of God? Pastor Steve wants to help you to see that it is, from crucial passages straight from the Bible. We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    Virgil Walker responds to Josh Buice's resignation & A Biblical Theology of Climate Change - Interview - Grounded Ep. 72

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 29:27


    Virgil Walker is on the podcast today to talk about his book on climate change as well as he gives us a statement about the recent controversy going on over at G3. We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    7 Pitfalls to Avoid Regarding Josh Buice of G3 - Grounded Episode 71

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 18:16


    Steve talks about the recent G3 Ministries controversy that involved the resignation of Josh Buice and what we can learn from his mistakes. We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    Christians are Getting Gentleness Wrong (Chase Davis Interview) - Grounded Ep. 70

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 45:12


    Chase Davis is with us again to discuss his article, "Meek Not Weak." Biblical Masculinity, Servant Leadership, Chase and Steve go over the misunderstandings of our day and more! Chase Davis' article, Meek Not Weak: https://www.theblaze.com/abide/meek-not-weak-the-era-of-christian-loserdom-is-over And here's Chase's Video Podcast (also available audio-only): https://www.youtube.com/@FullProofTheology We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    You Might be Attending a Weak Church - Grounded Ep. 69

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 25:33


    Have you noticed any issues with American Churches of our day and age? Steve deals out some of his biggest cautions for believers in Churches with these qualities. We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    When Christian Compassion Becomes a Con Job - (Interview with Michael Clary) - Grounded Episode 68

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 54:52


    Are you easily emotionally manipulated? Michael Clary is back to talk with us and Steve about this important topic, he addressed it in a recent article on his website. We hope it is helpful for those of us wrestling with this issue! Michael's Article (addressed in this episode): https://www.dmichaelclary.com/p/the-tyranny-of-emotional-pain Michael's Website (main landing page) https://www.dmichaelclary.com/ We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    Biblical Counsel for Self Control - Grounded Episode 67

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 24:40


    Do you consider yourself an angry person? Steve has some biblical help for you and others who struggle with anger. This episode is all about emotional control. We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    Shepherding Your Mind (Guest Jason Wallace) - Grounded Episode 66

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 46:28


    Do you take care to observe your thought life, Christian? Pastor Steve and guest Pastor, Jason Wallace, discuss the importance of taking our thoughts captive to Christ. We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    What has Become of the Modern Church? (Matthew Everhard Interview) - Grounded Episode 65

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 46:39


    Matthew and Steve have some pointed observations that they make about church worship, structure and motivations in our day and age. We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    Do the Supernatural Spiritual Gifts Continue? Cessationism or Continuationism - Grounded Ep. 64

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 53:05


    Have the spiritual gifts described in the Bible such as healing or tongues continued beyond the Apostle's ministry to the early church? That's the question pastor Steve is going to bring a lot of evidence, Biblical and evidential, to bear. We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

    Red Flags to Look Out For In A Church (Dr. Sam Waldron Interview) - Grounded Ep. 63

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 35:44


    When you are evaluating a church, what should you keep in mind? Dr. Sam Waldron and Pastor Steve lay out the groundwork for things you should be looking for. We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, it's one of the very best ways to help us to grow!

    What is Theological Triage? - Grounded Ep. 62

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 28:03


    How do we make sense of what Theological issues are worth disputing over? That's the premise behind Theological Triage. We should use wisdom and consider which hills we should stand on. We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, it's one of the very best ways to help us to grow!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 35:00


    Dr. Joe Rigney joins us on Grounded to talk about his most recent book, "The Sin of Empathy: Compassion and Its Counterfeits." You can learn more about the book here: https://canonpress.com/products/the-sin-of-empathy We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, it's one of the very best ways to help us to grow!

    Best books/theologians to add to your reading list (interview with Greg Moore of Dead Men Walking Podcast) - Grounded Ep. 60

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 54:47


    Steve has Greg Moore from Dead Men Walking onto the Podcast to discuss their favorite books, theologians and more! Check out Greg's podcast here: https://www.dmwpodcast.com/ We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, it's one of the very best ways to help us to grow!

    Social Justice, Racism & Critical Race Theory (Interview with Virgil Walker from G3) - Grounded Ep. 59

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 40:07


    Virgil Walker from G3 Ministries is on the podcast today to talk about a multitude of important topics with Steve, one after another! We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, it's one of the very best ways to help us to grow!

    How Satan Tempts Women (Tilly Dillehay Interview) - Grounded Ep. 58

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 38:04


    Tilly Dillehay sits down with Pastor Steve to talk about her book, "My Dear Hemlock", which is a deep-dive into the many ways that female Christians are tempted during their walk with Christ. We hope you enjoy this interview, and consider looking into Tilly's books! Here are the resources for Tilly Dillehay's book, "My Dear Hemlock": Book Link: https://canonpress.com/products/my-dear-hemlock?pos=1&psq=my+dear&ss=e&v=1.0 Study Guide: https://canonpress.com/products/my-dear-hemlock-group-discussion-guide?srsltid=AfmBOopEqt3MVuN0Bv-lRcrDZeoiuHz4OuB8cIy--fLZJOdM1Z1-mUf3 We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Want to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Consider telling someone about it!

    The Protestant Drift to Catholicism (Dr. James White interview) - Grounded Ep. 57

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 52:17


    We are honored to have Dr. James White join us for today's episode. Why is there a trend of Protestants headed for Catholicism? Listen to find out! You can listen to Dr. James White and his associates here: https://www.aomin.org/aoblog/ We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Want to know the best ways to help our ministry? Consider telling someone about it!

    The Acts 29 Wokening - Grounded Ep. 56

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 39:22


    Chase Davis and Steve talk about their experiences with Acts 29, and why neither of their churches are affiliated with the organization they once were proud to be a part of. We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Want to know the best ways to help our ministry? Consider telling someone about it! Pastor #Church #Christian #Theology #Bible #ChristianPodcast

    The Neglected Pastoral Quality - Grounded Ep. 55

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 30:09


    What qualities should Pastors that you learn from and are shepherded by have? Steve points out a very important on today's episode. We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Want to know the best ways to help our ministry? Consider telling someone about it! If you have thoughts about the podcast so far, a written review of the podcast would go a long way to help more people to find their way to us: https://forms.gle/aVZJXEkNC3JV9uhFA

    Christian Masculinity According to the Apostle Paul - Grounded Ep. 54

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 35:55


    Scott and Steve sit down to talk about issues with Christian Masculinity in our day. We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Want to know the best ways to help our ministry? Consider telling someone about it! If you have thoughts about the podcast so far, a written review of the podcast would go a long way to help more people to find their way to us: https://forms.gle/aVZJXEkNC3JV9uhFA

    How Should Christians Think About Age of the Earth? (Discussions by R. L. Dabney) - Grounded Ep. 53

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 26:28


    What should Christian believe about the Age of the Earth? Steve presents one perspective, from the theologial, R. L. Dabney. R. L. Dabney Full Biography: https://banneroftruth.org/us/about/banner-authors/r-l-dabney/ We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Want to know the best ways to help our ministry? Consider telling someone about it! If you have thoughts about the podcast so far, a written review of the podcast would go a long way to help more people to find their way to us: https://forms.gle/aVZJXEkNC3JV9uhFA

    Have You Fallen for Loser Theology? - Grounded Ep. 52

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 57:11


    Steve brings on Michael Clary for another round to talk about his recent sermon and articles that tackled mainly false piety and a few other topics. Resources: Article #1 - How Loser Theology Is Poisoning The Church https://cleartruthmedia.com/s/329/how-loser-theology-is-poisoning-the-church Article #2 - Four Poisonous Features of Loser Christianity https://cleartruthmedia.com/s/345/four-poisonous-features-of-loser-christianity We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Want to know the best ways to help our ministry? Consider telling someone about it! If you have thoughts about the podcast so far, a written review of the podcast would go a long way to help more people to find their way to us: https://forms.gle/aVZJXEkNC3JV9uhFA

    Scriptural Wisdom for the Immigration Crisis - Grounded Ep. 51

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 16:36


    Does the Bible give us anything concrete to stand on when it comes to the topic of immigration? Steve lays down these important concepts in today's episode! We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Want to know the best ways to help our ministry? Consider telling someone about it! If you have thoughts about the podcast so far, a written review of the podcast would go a long way to help more people to find their way to us: https://forms.gle/aVZJXEkNC3JV9uhFA

    Paedo vs. Credo Baptism - Grounded Ep. 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 58:16


    Are our faith and convictions in baptism derived, correctly, from scripture? Pastor Steve aims to lay out his case, straight from the Word of God, for Credo Baptism over and above Paedo Baptist beliefs. We know and understand that many of our listeners may disagree, but we hope that you give this viewpoint a fair chance (especially if you vastly differ in your understanding). We hope and pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Want to know the best ways to help our ministry? Consider telling someone about it! If you have thoughts about the podcast so far, a written review of the podcast would go a long way to help get the word out: https://forms.gle/aVZJXEkNC3JV9uhFA

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 29:58


    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 of it. We hope and pray that Grounded has become a regular part of your Christian learning! - the Grounded team Want to know the best ways to help our ministry? Consider telling someone about it! If you have thoughts about the podcast so far, a written review of the podcast would go a long way to help get the word out: https://forms.gle/aVZJXEkNC3JV9uhFA

    How Do Believers Benefit From Thinking About Hell? - Grounded Ep. 48

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 42:16


    Steve and Jason sit down to discuss Hell. How can Hell be a good thing, and why we need to think about it more. We hope that Grounded is helpful to you in your walk with our Lord, Jesus Christ! Want to know the best way to help our ministry? Consider telling someone about it! If you have thoughts about the podcast so far, a written review of the podcast would go a long way to help get the word out: https://forms.gle/aVZJXEkNC3JV9uhFA Thank you, and God bless! - The Grounded Team

    Applied Ecclesiology (Josh Buice G3 Ministries Interview) - Grounded Ep. 47

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 46:00


    G3 Ministries President Josh Buice and Steve sit down to talk like a couple of pastors about their concerns for the modern church. How can we better equip believers to choose good churches and teaching to sit under? Today's episode is all about applying the doctrine of Ecclesiology, how to do church as the Bible intends. We hope that Grounded is helpful to you in your walk with our Lord, Jesus Christ! Want to know the best way to help our ministry? Consider telling someone about it! If you have thoughts about the podcast so far, a written review of the podcast would go a long way to help get the word out: https://forms.gle/aVZJXEkNC3JV9uhFA Thank you, and God bless! - The Grounded Team

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