Grounded Conversations
by Olivia Merryweather
Latest episode
Grace: The Gift You Can't Earn
Grace: The Gift You Can't Earn
About this podcast
Season 3, New to Faith, is our deepest dive yet: for anyone new to Christianity, coming back after drifting, or still working it out.
Expect reflections and conversations about the things all of us have doubted about our faith and God by someone who has gone through it herself. From growing up, occasionally going to Church to straying far from it during her teens to finding Jesus in 2024- Liv understands how uncharted exploring faith can feel.
Listen now to explore faith and Christianity from someone who gets it.
New episodes every other Thursday. UK-based, listeners worldwide.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 48 episodes
- Grace: The Gift You Can't Earn · 17 min · Season 3 Episode 1I used to think I had to prove myself to God before He'd actually accept me. Episode 4 is about grace, the free gift you were never meant to earn. We're looking at the story of…
- Coming back to God · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 3Episode 3 is about coming back to God, even when it's been a while. If you grew up around faith and drifted from it, this episode is for you. We're talking through the parable…
- What is God actually like? · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 2Season 3 is all about helping you explore faith gently, honestly, and at your own pace. And if you’re new to faith or returning after years away, one of the biggest questions is…
- The God You Think You Know (Probably Isn't) · 16 min · Season 3 Episode 1What do you actually believe about God, and where did that belief come from? Episode 1 of Grounded Conversations Season 3 kicks off New to Faith, a season built for anyone new…
- Season 2 EPS 14: Faith After Loss with Matthew Efird (for all those who feel lost in grief) · 30 minMost people believe faith is about answers and explanations, but what if true strength lies in trusting what we can't see? Matthew Efird shares how his devastating journey…
- Season 2 EPS 13: God Hasn't Forgotten You · 11 min · Season 2 Episode 13What do you do when you have no idea what God is doing? Lately, I've found myself overthinking a lot- university, the future, money, whether I'm in the right place, and…
- Season 2 EPS 12: Fear, Courage & The Stories We Carry (with Dr. Randolph Schiffer) · 23 minThis week on Grounded Conversations, I’m joined by Dr. Randolph Schiffer — neurologist, psychiatrist, author, and former founding director of the Cleveland Clinic Centre for…
- A Conversation with Jacob Foot: Uni, AI, Friendships & More · 41 min · Season 2Join me in a conversation with my friend Jacob about how we're finding uni, the potential consequences of AI, theatre etiquette and of course, friendship.
- Season 2 EPS 11: Trusting God (and letting go of control) · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 9What does it actually mean to trust God when nothing feels certain? In this episode, I talk about the struggle of letting go of control- especially when it comes to things like…
- Season 2 EPS 10: Becoming New (and letting go of the old) · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 7This episode is about what it really means to change and experience a new beginning… and how that often starts with letting go of something you didn’t fully want to end. I talk…
- Season 2 Episode 9: Things that aren't meant for you (even when you want them to be) · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 8This episode is a candid conversation about letting go… even when you don’t fully want to. I talk about that feeling of knowing something isn’t right for you, but still trying…
- Season 2 EPS 8: Things will get Better (even when it feels like it won't) · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 8This episode is a candid conversation about growth, change, and those moments when life feels overwhelming. I open up about a time when I didn’t want to be here anymore, and how…
- Season 2 EPS 7: How to calm down your nervous system · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 7Do you ever feel anxious or stressed without knowing why? This could be a response from your nervous system, which is trying to protect you from any danger. In this episode, I…
- Season 2 EPS 6: Making Vision Boards and Setting Intentions · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 6Does anyone else feel like this year is going by quickly? Join me in having a mini check-in and re-evaluating the goals I set at the start of the year to really narrow down what…
- "Why else live if not for Love?" - Valentine's Day Edition EPS · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 5This episode is inspired by one of my favourite musicals and one of my favourite quotes: "Why else live if not for love?" With Valentine's Day around the corner, I've been…
- Setting Goals without Pressure · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 4The first episode of 2026, reflecting on why we put so much pressure on ourselves at the start of the year- and how we can set goals whilst being kind and patient to ourselves…
- Reflecting on 2025 · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 3As 2025 comes to a close, I wanted to pause — not to list achievements or highlight reels, but to reflect on the lessons this year quietly taught me. In this episode, I share the…
- Let yourself be Uncomfortable · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 2In today’s episode, I’m talking about something we all avoid but secretly need: being uncomfortable. From missing home to stepping into new seasons of life, discomfort shows up…
- Season 2 Episode 1: New Beginnings · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 1WELCOME BACK! I know it's been a while since the last episode but whether you've been here since this Grounded Conversations or if you're new.. welcome to season 2 of Grounded…
- Romanticise your Life- make everyday feel special · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 28In this episode of Grounded Conversations, Liv dives into how to romanticise the little things in life and transform ordinary routines into meaningful moments. Instead of waiting…
