The Conversation with Adam Weber

Today on The Conversation, Adam and his longtime friend Travis Waltner, one of Embrace’s pastors, talk about the Church. The Church with a capital C. They share their thoughts on the Church and some things that they’re seeing in Christians right now. This is a conversation that has been stirring inside of Adam for months. Some examples of what they’re talking about today are: Stop dating 2 or 3 churches and instead marry 1 church. Go to church, even on the Sundays that the main pastor isn’t preaching. Online is a great option for guests. If going to church is optional for you, there’s a high chance that it won’t be important for your kids. If you’re a Jesus follower, Adam hopes this conversation encourages you—and challenges you. Listen to Adam & Travis’s other conversations! “This church isn’t deep enough”: https://link.chtbl.com/0ems9GTP Don’t go deeper, be fruitful: https://link.chtbl.com/hTtKk7lU Join the Crew: adamweber.com/crew

Adam sits down with Kyle Idleman, author and pastor of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY. Kyle and Adam talk about what’s helped Kyle stay healthy as a leader after a season of burnout and what’s kept him going as a pastor for over 25 years. Kyle also shares his encouragement for leaders and his experience with failure in this refreshingly candid & practical conversation! The 2 things Kyle learned in a recent time off? He doesn’t need to be on a stage every week and the importance of having friends. 2 things that are hard for a lot of leaders to learn. Today’s leadership thought: Use your vacation time this summer! Get a copy of Kyle’s new book, When Your Way Isn’t Working: https://amzn.to/43L8TBL Sign up and join The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew

Adam kicks off this special, once-a-month South Dakota series with legendary South Dakota State University head football coach, John “Stig” Stiegelmeier! Coach Stig is the winningest football coach in SDSU history—capping off his time at the helm with a National Championship. During their conversation the two talk about the unexpected leadership lesson Coach Stig learned from a player, how to create a healthy culture in any organization, and how to build a powerhouse organization from the ground up. Adam closes out the episode by asking Coach Stig what he loves most about South Dakota and his favorite hidden gem in the state. To find out more about our partner Tommy John check out tommyjohn.com Find out more about the DC Booth Fish Hatchery in Spearfish, SD: dcboothfishhatchery.org Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew

If you’ve been listening to The Conversation for any amount of time, you know Adam lives in South Dakota. Besides just living in the Mount Rushmore state, you know he LOVES pretty much everything about SD (besides the freezing cold winters)! Starting next week, Adam is launching a new, once-a-month series right here on The Conversation featuring some of South Dakota’s biggest names! Take 6 minutes to check out this short trailer (that includes a clip of Adam’s conversation with legendary South Dakota State football Coach John “Stig” Stiegelmeier!) Also, don’t miss the GIVEAWAY at the end of the trailer! Spoiler alert: it involves $100 gift cards (and a few of Adam’s favorite things)!

In Episode 204 of The Conversation, Adam talks with author and host of The Bible Recap podcast, Tara Leigh Cobble! Tara-Leigh started The Bible Recap podcast in 2019 and has had over 2.5 Million downloads! Why so many downloads? It helps people read and understand the Bible, which is exactly what she and Adam are talking about in today’s conversation. Tara and Adam talk about how to read the Bible and how to be more consistent with reading it. They also dive into what to do with the weird parts of the Bible where thousands of people are killed and God seems really angry, and answer the question: what do you do with the parts of the Bible where God seems unstable & unloving? Listen to The Bible Recap: thebiblerecap.com/start Get a copy of Tara’s newest book, Israel: taraleighcobble.com/books Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew

Adam is joined by his friend, Passion Music worship leader, Kristian Stanfill. Back in November of last year Kristian shared openly about battling alcohol and that he was 2 years sober. From outward appearances, if there’s anyone that you’d think would never struggle with an addiction like alcohol, it’s Kristian. Yet even he is human. Adam and Kristian talk about Kristian’s journey in a conversation that will give you the courage to address some of the unhealthy things in your life. Or the awareness (and some practical tips) to come alongside someone in your life who’s addressing the unhealthy patterns in their lives. If you have a friend or loved one that is battling addiction, and specifically alcohol addiction, take a minute to share this episode with them. Get Passion Worship’s new album: https://apple.co/3VMlamA Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew

Adam sits down with experienced therapist & his good friend Jason VanRuler are back to wrap up their bonus series on Sex, Porn, & Infidelity. They talk about specific questions that so many of you have, but that you’re embarrassed to actually ask out loud. This week, Adam and Jason are talking about boundaries: If you’re married what's the line between a "harmless" conversation with another person and something more? What’s the big deal? “He’s just a friend.” “She’s just a friend.” Where’s the line? And how do you know when you’ve crossed it? No one sets out to have an affair… yet at least 60 percent of married couples will experience infidelity at some point in their marriage. They’ll share both a therapist’s perspective (Jason) and a pastor’s perspective (Adam) in a candid, honest conversation around a topic that’s so rarely talked about. Join The Crew for encouragement from Adam: adamweber.com/thecrew Get Jason’s weekly relationship tips: jasonvr.com/emailsignup

Adam is joined this week by someone whose voice you might know, even if you aren’t familiar with her name: Elevation Worship’s Tiffany Hudson. Tiffany sings songs like Available, Quiet, Names, With You, and so many others. Today, Adam talks with Tiffany about her story, including how she became a worship leader. Tiffany also shares her advice for anyone wanting to be a worship leader (especially young women), and she and Adam touch on connecting with God through different types of worship (hymns & stained glass windows to singing in a room with an LED wall), and how Elevation continues to be innovative with worship. Adam and Tiffany also talk about why it can be a struggle for pastors and leaders on a church staff to keep growing in their faith, and what she does to stay close in her relationship with Jesus. Pre-Order Elevation Worship’s new album, Can You Imagine?, here: https://bit.ly/3oZHzAz Follow Tiffany on Instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyhudson Sign up for The Crew, here: adamweber.com/thecrew

I caught them or they told me, is there a difference? What should I do? What shouldn’t I do? I don’t trust them at all. Can I trust them again? How? How do I heal? Adam and experienced therapist Jason VanRuler are back to answer your honest, messy questions around Sex, Porn, & Infidelity. They’ll share both a therapist’s perspective (Jason) and a pastor’s perspective (Adam) in a candid, honest conversation around a topic that’s so rarely talked about. Join The Crew for encouragement from Adam: adamweber.com/thecrew Get Jason’s weekly relationship tips: jasonvr.com/emailsignup

Adam’s guest today is an author & speaker who encourages pastors and leaders, and a pastor herself: Lisa Whittle. In this incredibly wise and refreshingly honest conversation, Adam & Lisa talk about some of the hardest parts of ministry. Lisa shares her experience seeing her father have a moral failing as a pastor, how that impacted her as a kid, and how it’s shaped her approach to ministry today. Lisa also shares practical ways pastors and leaders can have guard rails so they don’t have a moral failing themselves. Get a copy of Lisa’s new book, God Knows: https://amzn.to/3LzaeWl Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew Listen to Adam and Lisa’s previous conversation: https://link.chtbl.com/Aetya9DR