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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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In today’s episode, I connect with Chad Veach, the passionate pastor of Zoe Church in Los Angeles, as he unpacks one of the world’s greatest obsessions: pride. Pride is an issue for all of us. Chad and I talk about how to recognize pride in yourself, what the specific pitfalls of pride are (especially for leaders) and the power of humility in the f…
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We live in a broken world where both wonderful and terrible things happen daily. What can we do when our hearts and minds are overwhelmed by all the negative events that are happening 24-7 around us and across the globe? Human rights lawyer, Anu George Canjanathoppil, joins us to give some practical and encouraging advice for where and how we can s…
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Grace is a word that we’ve all most likely heard and yet we often get it wrong. Do we really know what grace is and, maybe more importantly, what grace isn’t? To dig into this topic, I sit down with Joby Martin. Joby is the founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida which was recently named the “Third Fastest Growing…
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Ever wondered how to balance self-care and serving others? Is balance the goal? If you’re wrestling with this in your own life, today’s episode is for you! I sit down with Hal Donaldson, the president and CEO of Convoy of Hope, a global, faith-based, nonprofit organization that works with communities to address root causes of poverty and hunger. Ha…
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In today’s podcast, I sit down with author and podcastor, Emily P. Freeman. With a masters degree in Spiritual Formation and Leadership, Emily’s superpower is gently helping people to discern the next right step in their lives. Decisions like when to stay or leave my job? What opportunity to pursue and what to walk away from. Deciding what to do wh…
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A little over a year ago, I bought the book All It Takes Is a Goal by Jon Acuff and haven’t been the same since. Life altering for me (and I don’t say this lightly!) What about the goals your teenager might have? Is there a way to help them pursue their goals? This is what Jon & I discuss on today’s episode. I invited my teenage son, Hudson, to joi…
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Welcome to part 4 of our 4-part series on how to approach the upcoming election season without losing your mind (or your soul)! Throughout this series, we’ve heard from different voices across the political spectrum. It’s been an INCREDIBLE lineup! Today’s episode is the last in our series and I have a conversation with South Dakota Senator and Sen…
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Welcome to part 3 of our 4-part Politics & Faith series on how to approach this election season without losing your mind (or your soul)! Today’s Conversation is with Sharon McMahon, a former high school government and law teacher who earned the reputation of “America’s Government Teacher” for using Instagram to educate the general public on politic…
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Welcome to part 2 of our 4-part Politics & Faith series on how to approach this election season without losing your mind (or your soul)! Just as a reminder, throughout this series, you’ll hear from different voices across the political spectrum. Today’s episode features former staff member for President Obama, Michael Wear. During his time working …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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