The Conversation with Adam Weber Art of Leadership Network
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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, South Dakota. He is also an author and speaker whose books Talking with God and Love Has a Name have inspired many to deepen their faith and leadership journey. You can find Adam on Instagram at @adamaweber or on Twitter at @adamweber.
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Episode 249 - Are My Loved Ones in Heaven? with John Burke
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.
One specific thing to mention: If you are unsure of where your loved one is who has passed and you wonder, “Are they in Heaven?” John gives a powerful message of encouragement and hope that all God needs is “one instant of a heart turning to Him.”
John passionately shares evidence that God exists and loves us beyond what we could ever imagine. And that He pursues us to the last minute.
Check out John’s Books on Near Death Experiences: Imagine Heaven & Imagine the God of Heaven
Check out my friend Carey Nieuwhof’s interview with John here.
Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: International Justice MIssion & Vern Eide
International Justice Mission is a global nonprofit working to end slavery and violence around the world, taking special care of survivors from the moment they’re rescued all the way through their healing and restoration. To learn more and support their mission, visit ijm.org
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Episode 248 - Humility is the Path To Peace with Joel Muddamalle
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. Joel has a PhD in Theology and loves studying and teaching the brilliant truths found in Scripture and helping us apply them to our everyday lives.
According to Joel, humility is the missing piece for the security, strength and confidence we all want. It's time to stop trying so hard to avoid our limitations or overcompensate for them. God has better for us and it begins with bowing low in humility.
Grab a copy of Joel’s book The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security, Strength and Confidence through Humility
Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Generous Coffee & International Justice Mission
Generous Coffee sells some of the best coffee in the world AND 100% of profits are donated to nonprofit organizations that are fighting injustice facing humans around the world. You can find out more (including purchasing in bulk) at generousmovement.com
International Justice Mission is a global nonprofit working to end slavery and violence around the world, taking special care of survivors from the moment they’re rescued all the way through their healing and restoration. To learn more and support their mission, visit ijm.org
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Episode 247 - Katherine Wolf on Expecting Less of the World and More of God
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 dealing with long-term, life-changing disabilities.
In today’s conversation, Katherine so candidly talks about finding treasures in life’s darkest moments. About how so much of life is us expecting more of this world and less of God. Katherine challenges us to flip that, “we should really expect more of God and less of this world.”
Listen to Katherine’s first and second interviews on The Conversation.
Order Treasures In the Dark here.
For more on Katherine’s ministries, visit Hopeheals.com
Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: International Justice MIssion & Vern Eide
International Justice Mission is a global nonprofit working to end slavery and violence around the world, taking special care of survivors from the moment they’re rescued all the way through their healing and restoration. To learn more and support their mission, visit ijm.org
Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit verneide.com
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Marketbeat’s Matt Paulson on How to Give: A Candid Conversation about Generosity & Finances (South Dakota #8)
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 community (where he lives with his wife, Karine, and their two children) and has a huge heart for giving. Over the years, he has made significant investments to grow the region’s startup ecosystem, enhance community amenities and in ministries.
Because of his success, Matt gets asked to give. A lot! So he understands how giving can be an area where joy isn’t a part of it.
Listen in as Matt shares his personal and professional journey with giving and ends with tips for those of us who find it difficult to give with a cheerful heart.
Whether you’re a millionaire like Matt or you make minimum wage, I hope this conversation challenges you in the very important area of faith and finances.
Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: First Interstate Bank & The Tyler Goff Group
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Episode 246 - The Great Dechurching: Who is Leaving and Why with Jim Davis
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 going the opposite direction.”
Today, I have the honor of talking with one of the co-authors of this book, Jim Davis.
Jim is the teaching pastor at a church in Orlando, Florida where he had a hunch they were experiencing a large and fast religious shift for the worse but had no data to prove it.
So, with the help of two sociologists, they commissioned the largest and most comprehensive study of dechurching (somebody who used to go to church at least monthly and now goes less than one time a year) in America.
What they learned was fascinating.
In this conversation, Jim and I talk about the different groups of people leaving the Church, why they are leaving and what we, as believers, can do about it.
Grab a copy of Jim’s incredible book The Great Dechurching here.
Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Simple & Vern Eide
Simple provides an easy, secure way to make giving super user-friendly. If you are a church or lead a faith based nonprofit, you have to look into working with Simple. You won’t regret it! For more info, check out their brand new website simpledonation.com
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Episode 245 - Panic Attacks and Persistence Through Resistance with Nick Connolly
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. Spiritual warfare. And many, many more extreme panic attacks.
“But I thought he was a pastor?” (Yes, pastors are human too!)
Nick shares some advice for those who may have experienced similar struggles. We also unpack trusting God’s provision in our lives and how being persistent when you experience resistance - and NOT giving up - can lead to victory on the other side.
Grab a copy of Don’t Give Up Just Yet here.
Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: International Justice Mission & Vern Eide
International Justice Mission is a global nonprofit working to end slavery and violence around the world, taking special care of survivors from the moment they’re rescued all the way through their healing and restoration. To learn more and support their mission, visit ijm.org
Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit verneide.com
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