The Conversation Podcast is just that— lighthearted yet honest conversations between Adam and his guests as they talk about how to make a difference with your life (while still having a life). Whether you're walking through an un-pretty part of being human, striving to become a better leader, or you’re trying to figure out what it looks like to follow Jesus everyday, you’ll know that you’re not alone! Adam Weber is the founder and lead pastor of Embrace, a church based out of Sioux Falls, So ...
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Episode 263 - Politics & Faith with Conservative Political Contributor Denise Gitsham - Part 1
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Welcome to part 1 of a 4 part series on how to approach this election season without losing your mind (or your soul)! Throughout this series, you’ll hear from different voices across the political spectrum. We have an INCREDIBLE lineup! Today’s episode features a conservative political commentator with News Nation, Denise Gitsham. Denise brings a r…
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Episode 262 - How to Grow Spiritually in The Workplace with Jim Martin
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If you’re a regular listener to The Conversation, you’ve heard me talk about the International Justice Mission, an incredible global nonprofit organization working to end slavery and violence around the world. On today’s podcast, I sit down with Jim Martin who serves as the Vice President of Spiritual Formation for IJM. In this episode, Jim shares …
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Episode 261 - Carlos Whittaker: 7 weeks without a Screen
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On today’s episode of the podcast, I have a conversation with my good friend, Carlos Whittaker. Carlos is many things (pastor, speaker, author), but you might best know him through his Instagram @loswhit. Well, Carlos recently conducted a 7-week experiment where he didn’t look at a single screen. Think about that. Literally no screen (while traveli…
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Episode 260 - Amy Groeschel on God, Marriage & Parenting
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Today’s guest knows a thing or two about God, marriage and parenting. Amy Groeschel has been married to pastor and author Craig Groeschel for 33 years, they have 6 children (which Amy home schooled) and 7 grandchildren. Together, Amy and Craig started Life.Church and pastor there to this day! Amy also personally leads women’s ministries and founded…
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Episode 259 - What To Do When Life’s Not Fair with Rob Roozeboom
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On today’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with Rob Roozeboom to talk about how life isn’t fair. When Rob was 5 years old, he was diagnosed with Becker Muscular Dystrophy, a debilitating degenerative disease. Throughout his life he’s wrestled with God. What do you do when life’s not fair? How do you grieve well instead of sitting in self-pity? R…
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Rough Cut Thought #4: You’re Not That Important
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This fourth episode of the Rough Cut Thoughts series. This week’s thought: You’re not that important… but you do have infinite worth. Both parts are true. You (and I) are not that important. The world doesn’t revolve around us. No one needs to metaphorically kiss our rear. But again, we do have infinite worth. Which of these two parts do you need t…
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Rough Cut Thought #3: People Doing Stuff Don’t Have Time to Criticize Others
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This third episode of the Rough Cut Thoughts series. This week’s thought: People doing stuff don’t have the time to criticize others! Go ahead and read that sentence again. If you’re a person who is doing stuff, you probably know exactly what I mean. Don’t know what I mean? Maybe that means you’re playing things too safe. My hope is that this thoug…
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Hailey Peters on Mom Life, Motivation & Not Giving Up on Therapy (South Dakota #9)
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Adam is back for a South Dakota series episode with wellness influencer, Hailey Peters! Hailey’s first interview on the podcast was the most downloaded episode in 2023! This time around, Hailey talks about mom life, how to get motivated, & why she didn’t give up on therapy - (and why you shouldn’t either!) Don’t miss this uplifting conversation! Fo…
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Episode 258 - Wisdom to live by with Wired Magazine’s Kevin Kelly
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On today’s episode of The Conversation, I am joined by leading technology thinker and the founding editor of Wired Magazine, Kevin Kelly. Kevin is a self-proclaimed radical optimist and hoarder of quotes on life advice. Over the years, he has compiled his favorite pieces of wisdom (particularly things he wished he had known when he was younger) and…
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Episode 257 - Ken Costa on the Need for Friendship in Today’s World
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In today’s conversation, I sit down with Ken Costa, a leading global investment banker and philanthropist, about his new book in which he wrote about how the transfer of wealth (in the amount of $100 trillion!) from the Boomer generation to Gen Z will revolutionize capitalism. And while this is certainly important, we talk about something that matt…
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Episode 256 - Minnesota Viking Harrison Phillips on The Moments That Shaped Him
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In today’s conversation, I got to connect with Harrison Phillips, defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings. We talk about some important moments in Harrison’s life that have shaped him into the man he is today. From how he started following Jesus to why he started a foundation called Harrison’s Playmakers for young people with special needs. On t…
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Episode 255 - Gary Haugen: Jesus & Justice
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On today’s podcast, I sit down with Gary Haugen, the founder and CEO of the International Justice Mission, an amazing global nonprofit organization working to end slavery and violence around the world. Oftentimes Jesus & justice seem to oppose each other. Like you need to choose one or the other. Gary tells the story of how IJM started and explains…
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Episode 254 - Online Advice to Parents From YouTube/Instagram Influencer Jeanine Amapola
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Navigating the internet as a kid (and especially as a parent of kids) can be tricky! Take it from Jeanine Amapola… She's been on YouTube since she was 16 years old. Now, 10 years later, she’s been on a journey of finding faith and is a popular influencer with a podcast, book, and huge social following. Jeanine shares advice with parents on how to n…
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Episode 253 - God Behind Bars with Jake Bodine
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Over 2.3 million people in the U.S. are incarcerated each year. This group of people are the most unchurched and unreached population in our country. An organization called God Behind Bars is on a mission to change that by introducing inmates to Jesus and connecting them to a local church. Jake Bodine, founder of GBB, joins me to share his personal…
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Episode 252 - Granger Smith: When to Make a Change (& Leave Country Music)
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Granger Smith is back on the podcast to talk about the peace he has come to know since leaving country music to pursue a career in ministry. As anticipation about the final show of the tour built up, Granger took the stage and happily surrendered everything he had ever known and gave it to God. He gave up being praised and worshiped by fans, for a …
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Episode 251 - Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson on Being a Better Husband, Father & Follower of Jesus
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Willie Robertson from Duck Dynasty joins me for a conversation about marriage, family and Jesus. Willie and his Wife, Korie, met in third grade, got married a year after high school and have now been married for 32 years. What’s their secret? The easygoing power couple have six children and five grandchildren and have found that being consistent in…
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Patrick Lencioni on Finding Joy When It Doesn’t Come Naturally - Milestone: Episode #250!
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Today, we’re celebrating episode #250 on The Conversation Podcast with one of my good friends and favorite guests, Pat Lencioni! Pat is one of the most well known leadership experts in the world who spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health. Pat and I chat about how to find joy when it doesn’t come n…
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Episode 249 - Are My Loved Ones in Heaven? with John Burke
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Did you know an estimated 1 in 25 Americans has had a near death experience? My guest John Burke has studied more than 1,000 near death experiences. He’s personally interviewed people across the globe who have been brought back from clinical death and he’s made an incredible discovery - many of these people are encountering the same captivating God…
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Episode 248 - Humility is the Path To Peace with Joel Muddamalle
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Are you longing to find peace for your soul? You might be surprised to hear that the path to peace is found in humility. On Today’s podcast, I’m joined by my friend Joel Muddamalle, the Director of Theology and Research for Proverbs 31 Ministries. Joel works closely with Lysa TerKeurst and is a part of the preaching team at Transformation Church. J…
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Episode 247 - Katherine Wolf on Expecting Less of the World and More of God
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On today’s podcast, I’m joined by one of my favorite guests, the amazing Katherine Wolf! This is Katherine’s 3rd time on the Conversation, in previous episodes she shared her story on surviving a near-fatal brainstem stroke in 2008 and how she and her family were left with a bittersweet new “normal” - living a miraculous second chance but also deal…
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Marketbeat’s Matt Paulson on How to Give: A Candid Conversation about Generosity & Finances (South Dakota #8)
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Adam is back for this month’s South Dakota series episode with Matt Paulson, the founder and CEO of MarketBeat! MarketBeat is an Inc. 5000 financial media company based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. With more than 4.5 million subscribers, MarketBeat is the largest digital media company in the Dakotas. Matt cares deeply about the Sioux Falls communi…
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Episode 246 - The Great Dechurching: Who is Leaving and Why with Jim Davis
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I recently read a book that I absolutely could not put down. I’ve literally told almost everyone I know to go buy it and read it for themselves. That book is called The Great Dechurching "The current Great Dechurching is larger than the First Great Awakening, Second Great Awakening, and all the Billy Graham Crusades combined, just…
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Episode 245 - Panic Attacks and Persistence Through Resistance with Nick Connolly
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Today I’m joined by pastor and author Nick Connolly. He and his wife, Jess, are founding pastors at Bright City Church in South Carolina. At the end of 2023, Nick was rushed to the hospital for what he thought were cardiac events but would later learn were severe panic attacks. This led to 12 of the darkest days he’s ever experienced. No sleep. Spi…
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Episode 244 - CJ & Steph Ham: NFL Insights and Life Outside The Game
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Two of my favorite people join me on today’s podcast - CJ & Steph Ham! CJ is an NFL fullback, two time pro bowler and three-time team captain for the Minnesota Vikings. Steph is a physical therapist and avid runner. They met at Augustana College (my alma mater - Go Vikings!) and they have three beautiful children. In our conversation, CJ & Steph sh…
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Episode 243 - Carlos Whittaker on Not Getting Traction With Your Dreams (& so much more)
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My good friend Carlos Whittaker and I sit down for a candid conversation that I hope you love as much as I did! We cover an unpretty part of Carlos’ life right now: his dad’s battle with dementia. We cover the hidden blessing of Carlos getting to watch his mom become the caregiving hero he never realized she had in her! We talk about the process of…
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