Best Pastor Gary Adams Podcasts (2024)

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159- What is Spiritual Health? 52:10

17m ago52:10

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If we pastors don't know what we're aiming at, we'll never hit the target. It's essential to have the right target, and there's no question that the Biblical target is to equip saints unto spiritual maturity and spiritual fruitfulness. Join Bill Holdridge and Pastor Matt Valencia as they put skin on this topic, helpful for any pastor anywhere. --- …

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Episode 255 - Gary Haugen: Jesus & Justice 46:43

3h ago46:43

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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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I SHOULDN'T Feel This Way w/ Dr. Alison Cook, Therapist/Author 45:00

3d ago45:00

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Have you ever felt guilty for feeling some of those big emotions we label as “bad?” Today, we chatted with Dr. Alison Cook, an expert on this topic. Dr. Cook is an author, therapist, & clinician. We really dove into not only naming these emotions, but what to do about them from a Christian perspective. At DYMC, we’re dedicated to producing material…

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Episode 254 - Online Advice to Parents From YouTube/Instagram Influencer Jeanine Amapola 29:39

2d ago29:39

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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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ASK: When You Have a SEXUAL HISTORY Before Your Spouse 22:03

10d ago22:03

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We had someone submit a question this week about having a sexual history before your spouse. What is your spouse entitled to know? Is there such a thing as sharing too much detail? How can one approach this conversation with grace & understanding? Tune in to hear our reply. Resources: Meet us in Biloxi this summer? 🤝☀️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedc…

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Episode 253 - God Behind Bars with Jake Bodine 28:01

10d ago28:01

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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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Healing Your SEX LIFE After TRAUMA w/ Dr. Margaret Nagib 45:00

18d ago45:00

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Did you walk into marriage with unaddressed past trauma? Did you know this can manifest in your marriage as painful sex, lousy sex, or even avoiding sex altogether? Today, Karissa had the privilege of talking with Dr. Margaret Nagib. She is a clinical psychologist who specializes in Christian counseling. She comes to the table today with such wisdo…

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How A Drug-Dealer/Pimp/Gang-Member Found A Better Life | Sean DeMars 33:54

16d ago33:54

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Sean DeMars drug-dealing dad got his drug-addict mom pregnant. He was physically & sexually abused. He became an addict and drug-dealer himself. He got into guns and gangs to protect his money and supply. He became a pimp as well. Sean's life continued to downward spiral as he was almost killed by other gangs, suicidal with no hope. One day, Sean d…

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Episode 252 - Granger Smith: When to Make a Change (& Leave Country Music) 34:05

25d ago34:05

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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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The Silent KILLER: The Ripple Effect of Your PAST on Your PRESENT w/ Dr. Gary Lawrence 49:20

25d ago49:20

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Do you feel stuck by issues in the past that hold you hostage? Today, Dr. Gary Lawrence guides us through not only his story of breaking through the chains of rejection, but how he’s helped thousands of people heal their marriage and live a life of freedom. It was a true privilege to sit with him as he shared his wisdom. Resources: Meet us in Bilox…

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Episode 251 - Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson on Being a Better Husband, Father & Follower of Jesus 27:38

28d ago27:38

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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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How to PRAY w/ Pastor Luke St.Clair 57:20

1M ago57:20

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Do you love God and know you need to pray, but you’re just not sure HOW to pray? Maybe you do pray, but you just don’t prioritize it the way you should… This is exactly what Pastor Luke St.Clair addresses in today’s episode. He guides us through a prayer process that anyone can follow & also talks about the right MOTIVES for prayer. This wonderful …

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Patrick Lencioni on Finding Joy When It Doesn’t Come Naturally - Milestone: Episode #250! 34:07

1M ago34:07

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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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99% Success Rate for STOPPING DIVORCE (shocking study) 15:15

1M ago15:15

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Ever wanted to just escape and do another honeymoon together? In 2010, a Malaysian study was conducted around this very concept! Some participants in this study were on the brink of divorce, and you won’t believe what happened after they were sent away on this “second honeymoon”. But you don’t have to be on the brink to benefit from this kind of ge…

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Episode 249 - Are My Loved Ones in Heaven? with John Burke 30:09

1M ago30:09

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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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Why You're DEPLETED and How to Find a Healthy Rhythm w/ Pastor Caleb Adams 51:58

2M ago51:58

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Are you stressed, depleted, or over-extended? Today we talk to Rev. Caleb Adams about how to create a healthy margin for your life. Caleb Adams is the pastor of Christian Life Church of Memphis, Tennessee. He has a Masters degree in Christian leadership & is a doctoral candidate at Corban University. He’s studied extensively around the idea of rest…

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Sexual Addiction of a Pastor: How to Escape Shame and Addiction and Find True Intimacy and Healing | Nate Larkin 35:11

1M ago35:11

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Nate Larkin was a good intentioned pastor and husband. But his secret sexual addiction was destroying him and his marriage. At first, it was just pornography and masturbation, and Nate tried to justify its innocence, but he realized that just primed him for deeper darker acts of sexual sin. Nate's wife finally caught him and was about to end the ma…

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Episode 248 - Humility is the Path To Peace with Joel Muddamalle 27:43

2M ago27:43

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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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Addicted to PORN and from a GOOD Home w/ Sathiya Sam 40:57

2M ago40:57

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Are you feeling a bit stuck with your unwanted sexual behavior? If you’re like most people who really want to recover from porn addiction, you’ve likely tried all the things – willpower, accountability software, counseling, praying… but you keep relapsing. Today, we interviewed Sathiya Sam, a porn recovery coach + speaker. He’s the creator of a pro…

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Mining Untapped Wealth In Your Back Yard - Gary Harper 48:14

2M ago48:14

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FREE DOWNLOAD In business, many times we chase after that next thing that looks like it will make us money. Sometimes this is good, but many times people chase after the wrong things and don't realize it. Best-Selling author Gary Harper of Sharper Business Solutions shares how many times, business leaders miss the untapped wealth in their own backy…

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Episode 247 - Katherine Wolf on Expecting Less of the World and More of God 30:25

2M ago30:25

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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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Apathy is Killing your DESTINY w/ Rev. Darin Sargent 46:22

2M ago46:22

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Are you and your spouse on a growth track? Perhaps you were in the past but you’ve hit a plateau. Maybe you lack passion and you’re more apathetic than you were as newlyweds? This one’s for you. Rev. Darin Sargent is a wonderful and knowledgeable man of God & today he shares his new book Battle the Beast: Defeating the Lions that Oppose Your Destin…

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Christlike In The Modern World | Navigating Manhood, Leadership and Faith | Brett & Michael 45:17

2M ago45:17

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Romans 12:2 - Paul urges not to conform to the pattern of this world but to be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Brett Snodgrass talks with Michael Stansbury about being a Christian Man journeying through the struggles of our modern culture. They discuss the weighty responsibilities and challenges of leading a family, leading and running a …

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Marketbeat’s Matt Paulson on How to Give: A Candid Conversation about Generosity & Finances (South Dakota #8) 38:36

2M ago38:36

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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 37:03

2M ago37:03

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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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How DEPRESSION Fueled Our Ministry w/ Rev. Chad and Samantha Scott, MA 1:13:11

2M ago1:13:11

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What does it mean for a Christian to struggle with depression? Do you or someone you know struggle with depression? If so, this is an episode you’ll want to listen into. Chad & Samantha Scott are wonderful people and are currently serving as missionaries to the island of Roatan, Honduras. We were touched by Samantha’s testimony of how God placed pe…

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How To Integrate Faith In Your Business - Marketplace Jesus | Darren Shearer 42:54

2M ago42:54

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FREE ASSESSMENTS Many Christian business owners and business leaders know they can perform well in the marketplace, but they often struggle with their calling. Darren Shearer was one of these entrepreneurs who loved Jesus, but didn't know if he could really fulfill the great commission if he was running a company. Darren went to seminary, but he re…

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Episode 245 - Panic Attacks and Persistence Through Resistance with Nick Connolly 30:27

2M ago30:27

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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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ARGUE WELL with this Simple Tool: 5 Quick Steps 24:04

2M ago24:04

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It's not how often you argue that determines how happy you are in your marriage. It's how you handle the arguments. Any married couple is going to disagree on something. Are you having a hard time making your spouse feel heard because you don't agree with them? Are you raising your tone unnecessarily? Are you "taking a break" from the discussion bu…

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Episode 244 - CJ & Steph Ham: NFL Insights and Life Outside The Game 28:00

3M ago28:00

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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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CHURCH HURT: A Pastor's Perspective w/ Rev. Daniel McKillop 1:03:57

2M ago1:03:57

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We have counseled many couples through wounds surrounding the church or their pastor. “Church hurt” is a term thrown around pretty loosely, but in this episode we talk about the idea of church hurt from a pastor’s perspective. We’re taking on a gigantic discussion with a lot of gray area. We don’t know the nuances of your specific situation. Pastor…

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SMALL ACTS - BIG IMPACT | No Act Of Kindness No Matter How Small Is Wasted | Bryan Driscoll 39:38

3M ago39:38

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It's the little things in life that many times mean the most. Bryan Driscoll @MotivatedLeads knows that better than anyone. In his troubled teenage years, Bryan drifted and became homeless. But one small act of kindness from a caring family set his life back on track in a positive trajectory. At the time, Bryan himself didn't realize how big of an …

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Episode 243 - Carlos Whittaker on Not Getting Traction With Your Dreams (& so much more) 28:40

3M ago28:40

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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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CONFESSION as Healing from Unwanted Sexual Behavior w/ Rev. Andrew Bevis of AMP 52:01

3M ago52:01

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If you’re trying to gain victory over pornography or an unwanted sexual behavior, and you keep falling short, you’re probably missing a very important component. We had the pleasure of speaking with Rev. Andrew Bevis and discovering more about that missing component in porn recovery. Dig in & take some notes! Resources: 2 EROS Conferences Left This…

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Raising Grateful Kids In An Entitled World – Parent A Self-Reliant Value Creation Kid | Scott Donnell 40:29

3M ago40:29

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GET THE FREE APP It's hard being a parent in today's culture. Good parents want to know "How do you raise Godly children in today's culture?" Learning how to raise children correctly can seem impossible sometimes. Many times parents tend to overcorrect from their parents' mistakes which just creates more mistakes. And the way systems are set up for…

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Episode 242 - Max Lucado on Being a Work In Progress: People-Pleasing, Jadedness & Loneliness 26:50

3M ago26:50

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Max Lucado, a long-time pastor and bestselling author, to talk about loneliness. But our conversation covers a lot more than that. Max candidly shares that as he approaches his 70th birthday, he still deals with the same issues many of us face. People pleasing. Catastrophizing or imagining the worst case scenario…

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