What shapes the things we love most? In this thoughtful episode of the Living Grounded Podcast, Ann Marie Pirnat reflects on the enduring gift of Christian friendship, the wisdom of Augustine's ordo amoris—the right ordering of our loves—and the transforming power of Scripture.

Have you ever wondered where God is in the middle of grief, uncertainty, or spiritual dryness? In this episode of the Living Grounded Podcast, Allison Byxbe shares how journaling through Scripture became a lifeline that carried her from deep sorrow into a renewed awareness of God's presence. 

Have you ever felt like everything depends on you? In this encouraging episode of the Living Grounded Podcast, author Nichole J. Suvar shares how years of living with undiagnosed anxiety led her to discover that true peace isn't something we create—it's something we receive from God. 

What if the missing piece in your spiritual life isn't trying harder—but learning to delight in God? In this encouraging conversation, Stephanie Rousselle shares how her journey from atheism to a passionate faith led her to discover that delight in God is not a luxury but the very foundation of a vibrant Christian life. 

What happens when a child who feels forgotten discovers he has never been abandoned by God? In this deeply moving conversation, Mark Spearman shares his journey through foster care, institutional living, discouragement, and the long road toward healing.

What happens when following God's call leads straight into unimaginable loss? In this unforgettable conversation, David and Alicia Lloyd share the story of their family's nearly three decades of ministry in Haiti, the legacy of their son Davy, and the heartbreaking events that shook their mission and the Christian world. Rather than focusing only on tragedy, they reveal the deeper story of hope, purpose, forgiveness, and unwavering faith that continues to shape their lives. You'll hear what sustained them through every parent's worst nightmare and why they still believe the gospel is worth every sacrifice. This episode will challenge, encourage, and leave you asking what it truly means to follow Christ without reservation.

What does it mean to suffer well without pretending that pain is good? In this honest conversation, Brittany Allen and I explore the biblical practice of lament, why comparing grief only deepens our isolation, and how God's unchanging goodness meets us in our deepest suffering. Together we reflect on the lives of Jesus, Paul, and Elijah to discover that healing isn't found in having all the answers—it's found in trusting God's faithfulness, depending on Christ, and allowing the Holy Spirit and Christian community to carry us through.

Christian nationalism has quickly become one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—topics in America today. In this episode, Ron Moore interviews Joe Melaragno to explore what Christian nationalism is, how it differs from biblical Christianity and healthy patriotism, and why the conversation has become so significant in our cultural moment.