Nov 4, 20252h 52mS1
Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs stars Bailey Hayward, Bronson Xerri, and Jacob Kiraz join Anthony to reflect on the season gone and life post-season. The boys open up about their personal faith journeys, how they live it...
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Against The Grain
Hosted by Anthony Eltarraf · religion · EN
About this Podcast:
Spiritual Son talks Faith and Footy.
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Selective
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Who hosts Against The Grain?
Against The Grain is hosted by Anthony Eltarraf. The show has published 85 episodes to date.
What has Against The Grain covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Bailey Hayward, Bronson Xerri, Jacob Kiraz | Faith in the Kennel: Bulldogs Boys Open Up on Faith and Footy - EP. 83" (4 November 2025, 172 minutes), "Dr Michael Azzi | Understanding NaPro: A Faithful Approach to Fertility - EP. 82" (28 October 2025, 142 minutes), and "Andrew Condoleon | From Gangs to Grace - EP. 81" (21 October 2025, 180 minutes).
How often does Against The Grain publish?
Against The Grain publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 190 minutes across 85 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Against The Grain?
Booking probability for Against The Grain is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Against The Grain requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Against The Grain's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Against The Grain?
The strongest fits for Against The Grain are Religion & Faith. Against The Grain has a religion audience.
About the host
Anthony Eltarraf hosts Against The Grain, a religion podcast with 85 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 28, 20252h 22mS1
Dr Michael Azzi joins Anthony to unpack all things NaPro. They discuss what NaPro is, its origins, how it differs from IVF, and how couples can approach fertility in line with their faith. Instagram...
- Oct 21, 20253 hourS1
Andrew Condoleon joins Anthony to share his powerful testimony of transformation. From a rough childhood and life in gangs and organised crime to a profound conversion, he now lives with a renewed faith in Christ...
- Oct 14, 20253h 37mS1
Danny “DMuly” Mulyono joins Anthony to share his story behind his powerful work in art and the person behind the brush. Together, they dive into conversations about creativity, fear, the existence of God, and more...
- Sep 30, 20254h 46mS1
This week’s episode takes a different turn as Sarah steps into the host’s seat and Anthony becomes the guest. He opens up about his upbringing, the role of faith in his life, the impact of his father’s passing, and his...
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Episode #78
Jasmyn Boulos + Melinda Tannous | Pilgrimage, Mission Trips & Front-Line Catholic Workers - EP. 78
Sep 23, 20253h 17mS1Jasmyn Boulos and Melinda Tannous join Anthony to share their experiences of pilgrimage, their mission trip to the Philippines, and living out their faith in their professions. Jasmyn reflects on her vocation as a...
- Sep 17, 20254h 42mS1
Sydney Roosters front rower Xavier Va’a joins Anthony to share his testimony, opening up about his past, how he rediscovered Christ, and what his faith looks like today. He also reflects on his journey to first grade...
- Sep 9, 20251h 54mS1
Anthony sits down with Fayez Khattar (Fayez K) to unpack his journey to the Catholic faith, his passion for Catholic rap, and the joys of married life. The two also share some laughs and honest chat about their beloved...
- Sep 2, 20251h 56mS1
Georgie Mark joins Anthony to share his powerful testimony of faith. He opens up about his past life of crime and addiction, and the life-changing encounters that drew him to God. Today, Georgie lives a Christ-centred...
- Aug 26, 20252h 32mS1
Wests Tigers NRLW star Christian Pio joins Anthony to share her journey of faith, family, and footy. From Mount Druitt to the bright lights of Campbelltown Stadium, Christian opens up about her upbringing, her love for...
- Aug 19, 20255h 3mS1
Michael Jaksic joins Anthony to share his remarkable testimony and unique vocation story. He also speaks about his role as the Life, Marriage, and Family Officer, exploring the roles of men and women in family life, and...
- Aug 12, 20252h 4mS1
Anthony sits down with former work colleague Taine Fredericks, who shares his journey to the Catholic faith—one that took off following an MMA injury. Taine talks about exploring Islam, then attending a Pentecostal...
- Jul 29, 20252h 26mS1
Chrystian Semann joins Anthony for the second time on the podcast to talk all things footy. They catch up on some of the biggest talking points from recent weeks — from standout performances and surprise results to...
Episode #69
Purpose Fest | From Hope to Heaven - EP. 69
Jul 15, 20251h 4mS1In this special live edition of the podcast, Anthony takes you inside Purpose Fest 2025. While the full experience included live audience interaction and the ever-popular "Pass the Ball Challenge," this episode brings...
- Jul 1, 20252h 29mS1
Simon Carrington from Fire Up Ministries sits down with Anthony to explore the beauty and joy of married love, while also acknowledging the real struggles that come with it. They also discuss how parents can raise their...
- Jun 24, 20254h 5mS1
Michael Aboufram joins Anthony for a wide-ranging conversation on the Eucharist — the source and summit of the Christian life — and dives into other faith topics in today’s world. Instagram: againstthegrain.podcast Tik...
- Jun 17, 20255h 10mS1
Rising musician Chris Keryakos joins Anthony to share his powerful journey back to the Catholic faith—and how it’s transformed his life and career. From chasing fame and fleeting pleasures to pursuing holiness and...
Episode #65
Fr Ben Saliba | Suffering & Hope - EP. 65
Jun 3, 20253h 7mS1For the first time this season, Fr Ben returns to Against the Grain as he sits down with Anthony to recap State of Origin Game 1 and the NRL season so far. They also go in depth about suffering through the lens of our...
- May 27, 20252h 43mS1
Social media sensation Hectic Fred joins Anthony to share his journey of faith through hardship, how he started making footy videos online, and his passion for the game. They dive into all things footy, take a deep look...
- May 20, 20254h 11mS1
In this episode, Anthony is joined by Shareen Nair, who shares her powerful journey of conversion from Hinduism to Catholicism. She opens up about the challenges she faced, including the loneliness and relational...
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