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Through triumph and tragedy, The Living Grounded Podcast shares powerful stories of lives transformed by Jesus, even through the highs and lows.
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Episode 143 Why Does Culture Keep Talking About God?
September 01, 2026
Our culture may be increasingly secular, but it keeps talking about God—in our music, movies, stories, and conversations about meaning, love, justice, sacrifice, redemption, and salvation. Why does a culture that wants little to do with God keep bringing Him back into the conversation? In this episode, Ron Moore explores three biblical reasons: We are made in God’s image. Eternity is set in our hearts. We are looking for a Savior. As we listen carefully to our culture, we may discover that beneath its attempts to live without God is a deep longing for the One in whose image we were made. You can push God to the margins, but you can’t push him out of the picture.
Previous Episodes
Episode 125 Raising Kids in a Digital World: 10 Things Parents Need to Know
What are the biggest digital threats facing your kids right now—and what can you do about them today? In this focused episode, Ron Moore breaks down ten essential insights every parent needs, from managing screen time and preventing addiction to fostering trust and teaching identity in Christ. This episode is practical, urgent, and deeply encouraging for parents navigating today’s challenges.
Episode 124 Tyler’s Story: When Love Didn’t Let Go
Tyler walked away from his faith and into a life marked by substance abuse, searching for something to fill the void. What began as distance from God eventually led to an overdose that could have ended everything.
But it didn’t.
Episode 123 True Masculinity: Cliff Graham on the Story of David
In this episode of The Living Grounded Podcast, we sit down with bestselling author Cliff Graham to explore the raw, unfiltered life of King David. From battlefield courage to deep personal failure, David’s story reveals what it truly means to be both a warrior and a worshiper. This conversation challenges modern assumptions about masculinity, leadership, brotherhood, and what it means to be a man after God’s own heart.
Episode 122 Alicia’s Story: Groomed. Abducted. Survivor. Advocate.
In this powerful and sobering episode of The Living Grounded Podcast, we sit down with survivor and advocate Alicia Kozak to uncover the real dangers of online grooming and exploitation. Alicia shares her personal story of being abducted after online manipulation—and how the FBI rescued her after four terrifying days. This conversation equips both parents and young people with practical awareness, while pointing us back to truth, courage, and hope.
Episode 121 Jessie’s Story: Elite Athlete. Grounded Faith.
Jessie Merckle discusses how she navigated the pressure and challenges to become the top javelin thrower in the country even amidst some behind-the-scenes difficulties.
Episode 120 The War in Iran: A Christian’s Response
Jill Kowalski sits down with Ron Moore to wrestle through faith, politics, Israel, and God’s sovereignty in a world at war. This conversation won’t give you easy answers—but it will challenge how you think, pray, and live.
Episode 119 Kent’s Story: Do It Afraid
Fear stops a lot of people from stepping into the life God is inviting them to live—but what if fear isn’t the signal to stop, but the signal to trust Him more deeply? In this episode of the Living Grounded Podcast, we welcome back Kent Chevalier, chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers, to talk about courage, calling, and the message behind his book Do It Afraid. Kent shares how to discern whether fear is a warning or an invitation from God, the role prayer plays when facing intimidating decisions, and practical steps anyone can take to move forward in faith.
Episode 118 Jake’s Story: Leadership Beyond the Field
Ron Moore and Kyle Zacour join Jake Overman, University of Pittsburgh football standout, to discuss his Christian faith and what it looks like to live boldly for Jesus.
Episode 117 Hijacked: Protecting Our Kids in a Digital World
A recent high school arrest for sexual extortion has shaken our community and left many parents asking, “Could this happen to my child?” In this powerful and practical conversation, therapist Heidi Erickson explains how screens impact the developing brain, why online behavior can escalate so quickly, and how technology can hijack young minds. Most importantly, we offer real tools and hope for parents who want to protect their children without living in fear.