The Living Grounded Podcast

Episode 132 Grief: A Matter of Trust

In this deeply personal episode of The Living Grounded Podcast, I sit down with Bob Gilbert to discuss his journey through the loss of two wives, Debbie and CJ. Bob shares candidly about the fear, loneliness, questions, and unexpected challenges that accompany grief.  Together, we explore how suffering impacts faith, prayer, relationships, and one's understanding of God's purposes. Bob offers practical wisdom and biblical encouragement for anyone walking through loss or supporting someone who is grieving. This conversation is an honest reminder that even in our deepest sorrows, God remains always present and always faithful.

Episode 131 Why Doesn't Everyone Believe?

Why do some people embrace Christ while others reject him? If salvation is entirely by grace, what role does human response play? And what do we do with passages that seem to emphasize both God's sovereign initiative and our responsibility to believe? In this episode, Ron Moore and Tom Rojahn join host Jill Kowalski to explore some of the Bible's most thought-provoking passages concerning salvation, faith, and God's sovereign work. Together they discuss how Scripture presents both divine sovereignty and human responsibility, not as competing ideas, but as complementary truths that lead us to humility, worship, and confidence in God's purposes.

Episode 130 Sovereign Grace and Human Choice

Ron Moore and Tom Rojahn are joined by host Jill Kowalski to discuss God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility. The conversation engages J.I. Packer’s idea of antinomy, discusses the dangers of overemphasizing either divine sovereignty or human responsibility, and considers why mystery in theology is not the same thing as incoherence.

Episode 129 Ed Glover’s Story: One Family. One Block. One Life at a Time.

For three decades, Ed Glover and his wife Tammy have faithfully served Pittsburgh’s North Side through a ministry rooted in presence, discipleship, and holistic transformation. In this deeply personal conversation, Ed shares the story behind Urban Impact — from his own journey to Christ and calling into ministry to the early days of reaching youth with faith and obedience. This episode explores: - Ed’s testimony and spiritual journey - The calling that led to Urban Impact in 1995 - Why “holistic ministry” matters - The power of living in the community you serve - Lessons learned through 30 years of ministry - What real discipleship and community transformation look like - Hope for the next generation Urban Impact now serves thousands of students annually through athletics, education, performing arts, and outreach ministries — while continuing its mission of seeing lives transformed “one person, one family, and one block at a time.” If you’ve ever wondered what faithful presence, long-term ministry, and authentic leadership look like, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.

Episode 128 Unloading the Guilt of Sin: Steps to True Repentance

What’s the difference between being sorry you got caught and genuinely repenting before God? In this episode of The Living Grounded Podcast, Ron Moore and Jill Kowalski discuss the recent public controversy surrounding NFL coach Mike Vrabel and sports journalist Dianna Russini—and why stories like these often reveal a deeper spiritual issue: the difference between regret and repentance. Using Psalm 51 as their guide, they walk through King David’s confession after his sin with Bathsheba and unpack six marks of authentic repentance. Along the way, they explore God’s steadfast love, the reality of sin, the necessity of confession, and the hope of restoration through God’s mercy. This conversation is honest, biblical, and deeply practical for anyone seeking forgiveness, renewal, and a restored walk with God.