The Living Grounded Podcast

Join Dr. Cheryl Mack as she discusses the five core needs of younger children and how parents can meet those needs in practical ways.

Jill Kowalski on how her dad’s tough love changed the course of her life, dealing with loss, the frightening experience of a natural disaster, and what it means to lead worship.

National speaker and author Sean McDowell digs into the mindset of the Gen Zer’s and discusses how the church and parents can share the truth of God’s Word. Ron Moore and Dave DiDonato team up for a conversation with McDowell.

Luke Griffo on the beauty the male and female in God’s creation, dealing with the hard question about sexuality, and how parents can speak to their children about LGBTQ issues.

Rebecca and Michael Lukens on Rebecca’s challenges at home, an unplanned pregnancy before they were married, life as a single mom, being evicted from her apartment, Michael’s entrance into her life, the challenges of marriage, and why divorce was never an option.

Kim and Bill Sarniak on how Christian’s 105 days changed their life, the emotions of knowing your baby will die, choosing life, making the most of every day, and cherishing the memory of life.

Pat Slowey on success in business, intimacy with God, and the emotions of living with Stage 4 cancer.

Jason McClain on how one phone call changes your life, loving through illness, dealing with grief, and life as a single dad.

Jennifer and David Fagan explain how the challenges of marriage, parenting a child with special needs, and the normal stuff of life brought their marriage to a breaking point, how they addressed the issues, and how they are recovering.

Part Two of NFL veteran Stefen Wisniewski’s takes on football, meeting expectations, waiting on God, trusting in God’s plan, and finding identity in Jesus.

NFL veteran Stefen Wisniewski talks football, meeting expectations, waiting on God, trusting in God’s plan, and finding identity in Jesus.

Jon Fowler is the Executive Director for Word of Life Ministries in Panama. In this conversation you will hear about Jon’s leading a team through grief and transition, recruiting and onboarding new staff, building a healthy team, and serving with his wife, Bianca, in Panama.

Mikayla on walking away from God, scheduling an abortion, good friends, and a family’s unconditional love, and the journey back home.

Lindsey was married…to another woman. In this interview she describes what put her on a journey away from God and what compelled her to come back to the God she loved.

Ever feel like quitting? Ever feel like all the effort is not worth it? In this episode Lindsey Hanlon shows us what perseverance is all about as she shares her story as a Division I swimmer at the University of Pittsburgh and University of South Carolina, wife, mom, and influencer.

Join me in a conversation with Anna Mares, a college sophomore at Wheaton College. We discuss the mindset of the Gen Z generation.

Stephanie Rousselle on dealing with life in a chaotic world, disappointment with God, and her podcast, GospelSpice.

A father’s unconditional love. That’s what Bryce experienced during his years of rebellion. This emotional story reminds every parent of the power of love and acceptance even when our kids are walking away.

I interviewed a friend of mine and Israeli, Arie Harel, who shares with us from Tel Aviv. You will hear first-hand what is going on in Israel, the morale of the Israeli people, and a special story from Arie about reading Scripture to his soldiers during Israel’s war with Egypt in 1967. It is a powerful story and interview.

Secret sins. They chip away at the foundation at our soul. They destroy relationships with those we love. And they never stay secret for long. This episode tells the powerful story to freedom and restoration.

Kent Chavalier—Chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers—talks about dealing with identity and fear, areas where men struggle, how to break through those barriers, and how he was invited to become the Chaplain of the Steelers.

 Alexa and Zach Conner talk about the legacy their dad left, his love for God that he impressed on them, and their favorite things to make while working at Sonic Drive In.

Alex talks about what it’s like to play Major League Baseball, the temptation to leave God out of your success, and his journey to find who he was after he quit putting on a uniform.