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.

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. ,

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.

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.

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. 

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.

In this episode of the Living Grounded Podcast, I sit down with longtime friend, Scott Keffer, to trace his journey from first trusting Christ to faithfully discipling others for decades. Scott shares how a deep love for Scripture shaped his identity, leadership, and one-on-one investment in people. Whether you feel spiritually dry or hungry for more of God’s Word, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to engage Scripture in a way that transforms both heart and life.

Jill Kowalski, Tom Rojahn, and Ron Moore discuss the question “Where do I go to hide from God?” using the story of King David’s escape to Ziklag. In this episode, we explore the warning signs that lead us to our own “Ziklag,” and the grace of crisis that brings us home.

Kaitlyn and Matt Freund share with raw honesty how their faith was tested when their daughter Monroe was born with life-threatening health challenges.

In this heartfelt episode of the Living Grounded Podcast, Kyle and I sit down with Olivia Sperber, a gifted singer-songwriter with a recording contract and a clear path to Nashville—who chose to pause her rising career for something even more meaningful: family.