

The Conversation with Adam Weber
Art of Leadership Network
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.
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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Mar 16, 2022 • 28min
Episode 154 - What We Can Learn From Each Other with Adam Hamilton
This week on The Conversation, Adam is joined by his friend, author, and pastor of one of the largest churches in the country, Adam Hamilton! Adam Hamilton talks about what we can all learn from each other (specifically those we don’t agree with), why listening is the most important thing you can do, The Lord’s Prayer, and so much more. Adam (Weber) finishes the episode with a clip of a recent message “I’m Not Okay, I’m Angry,” where he shares the first step to dealing with the anger you’ve been carrying around. This week on The Conversation, Adam is joined by his friend, author, and pastor of one of the largest churches in the country, Adam Hamilton! Adam Hamilton talks about what we can all learn from each other (specifically those we don’t agree with), why listening is the most important thing you can do, The Lord’s Prayer, and so much more. Adam (Weber) finishes the episode with a clip of a recent message “I’m Not Okay, I’m Angry,” where he shares the first step to dealing with the anger you’ve been carrying around. Get a copy of Adam Hamilton’s book, The Lord’s Prayer, here: amzn.to/37n8cqm Listen to Adam (Weber)’s full message, I’m Not Okay, I’m Angry, here: bit.ly/3tYtlif Get a copy of Adam Hamilton’s book, The Lord’s Prayer, here: amzn.to/37n8cqm Listen to Adam (Weber)’s full message, I’m Not Okay, I’m Angry, here: bit.ly/3tYtlif

Mar 9, 2022 • 28min
Episode 153 - How to Hear God with Pete Greig
This week, Adam sits down with UK pastor, author, and leader of the 24/7 Prayer Movement, Pete Greig. Pete shares so much wisdom —everything from how you can hear from God, to what to do if you don’t know where to start when it comes to prayer, to the best advice Pete has ever gotten about how to talk with God. Pete and Adam also talk about how to know if something you hear is really from God, why you don’t need to be afraid of silence, and so much more! Get a copy of How to Hear God, here: amzn.to/3hRhNrr

Mar 2, 2022 • 28min
Episode 152 - Finding Joy in a Season You Didn’t Choose with Nicole Zasowski
Adam sits down with friend, author, & therapist Nicole Zasowski to talk about how to have joy in hard circumstances. Nicole shares her story of learning how to trust joy after a deep season of loss and practical ways to experience more joy in your life today. Adam and Nicole also touch on ways joy deepens our relationship with God, how to celebrate when someone else has what you want, and more. If you want more joy in your everyday life, or if you’ve experienced a season of disappointment and are having a hard time finding hope again, this episode is for you! Pre-order a copy of Nicole’s new book, What If It’s Wonderful?, here: amzn.to/342P5AD Listen to Adam’s first conversation with Nicole, here: bit.ly/35mt9kL

Feb 23, 2022 • 28min
Episode 151 - Worship, Parenting Teens & What to do with Anger with Kristian Stanfill
The week on The Conversation, Adam sits down with Passion Music worship leader Kristian Stanfill to talk about the ups and downs of parenting teens, what to do with your anger (and how to process your emotions), worship, what’s kept him going when he’s wanted to quit, and so much more! Listen to the new single What He’s Done by Passion Music here: https://bit.ly/3JJQco6

Feb 16, 2022 • 28min
Episode 150 - Native Culture, the Bible & Following Jesus with Terry Wildman
For the 150th episode of The Conversation podcast, Adam sits down with biblical scholar, pastor, and leader of the First Nations Version (FNV) of the New Testament, Terry Wildman. Terry shares his story, the story behind the translation of the FNV, the meaning and importance of names in Native American communities, and so much more! Find out more about the First Nations Version & get a copy at firstnationsversion.com Learn about Native territories at: https://native-land.ca/

Feb 9, 2022 • 28min
Episode 149 - Morgan Harper Nichols on “Making It” Pt 2
Adam is back for Part 2 with artist and poet Morgan Harper Nichols to talk about the highs and lows of her journey to “success.” Morgan shares her experience with failure and why she almost gave up creating, the best and hardest parts of fame, and her encouragement to anyone working to make their dreams reality. In the second part of this episode, Adam shares part of his recent message series, I’m Not Okay. If we’re honest, we all have flaws, weaknesses, or insecurities. Adam reminds us that Jesus doesn’t run away from us or our broken places. In fact, Jesus reaches out to us and wants to enter into the middle of our mess. Listen to Adam’s full message “I’m Not Okay”, here: youtu.be/ccdQ-fTE2Yg Get a copy of Morgan’s book, Peace Is A Practice: amzn.to/3ukzmI9

Feb 2, 2022 • 28min
Episode 148 - Morgan Harper Nichols on Creating - Pt. 1
In part 1 of a two part conversation, Adam sits down with artist & poet Morgan Harper Nichols! Morgan shares her story and Adam and Morgan talk about art, poetry, and how God inspires her work. Morgan also shares her insight around criticism and how she handles critique, her artistic process for creating content, what inspires her, and so much more. If you’re struggling with comparison, criticism, or if you have a dream and don’t know where to start, this episode is for you! Get a copy of Morgan’s new book, Peace is a Practice, here: amzn.to/3ukzmI9 Find Morgan on Instagram: bit.ly/3ARMipO Listen to Adam’s conversation with Jamie Grace, here: bit.ly/3HbtfcB

Jan 26, 2022 • 28min
Episode 147 - Ask a Pastor Pt 3: Burnout and Church Trauma + Scott Erickson on Beauty
Adam wraps up the Ask a Pastor series on The Conversation with more of your questions! This week, he’s answering: - Have you ever felt burnt out? What got you through that season? - How would you help someone reluctant to come to church due to trauma from church? Adam also sits down with author and artist Scott Erickson to talk about beauty, what we can learn from the liturgies of everyday life, and how losing a dream you’ve hoped for can actually lead to a fuller and more beautiful life. Get a copy of Scott’s new book, Say Yes: Discover the Surprising Life Beyond the Death of a Dream, here: amzn.to/3ID8KG8

Jan 19, 2022 • 28min
Episode 146 - Ask A Pastor Pt 2: Grief and Death + Derwin Gray on How To Mourn
This week on The Conversation, Adam answers more of your questions in the next part of the Ask A Pastor series! Today he’s focusing on some heavy questions around grief & death, including: We lost our son at 16 weeks pregnant. Is he in heaven even though he wasn't baptized? How to not fear death? Do you ever have to do funerals for nonbelievers? And how do you go about that? Later in the episode, Adam sits down with pastor, author, and former NFL safety Derwin Gray to talk about why we mourn, how to grieve in healthy ways, and where happiness is truly found in this powerful conversation.

Jan 12, 2022 • 28min
Episode 145 - Ask a Pastor: The Bible & Relationships + Dave Hollis on Your Potential
This January, in a brand new series called Ask A Pastor, Adam shares his answers to questions from you! This week, the questions are about reading the Bible, relationships, and family, including: Where should I start reading the Bible? My spouse isn’t interested in going to church with me, praying, or talking about God. What should I do? How do you get over being angry and hurt when you’re let down? How do you explain what’s true to elementary-aged kids? My teen fights against me about church and Jesus. How can I keep encouraging them to keep seeking God? In this episode, Adam also sits down with author, speaker and former Disney executive, Dave Hollis to talk about physical health, finding our potential, and how our words make an impact on others in an episode you don’t want to miss! Have something you’d like to ask Adam? Send your question to info@adamweber.com Looking for a Bible? Adam recommends these: The Message: bit.ly/3Fb8DPW New Living Translation (NLT): bit.ly/3ngpuuG New International Version (NIV): bit.ly/3qgdwTx Get a copy of Dave’s book, Built Through Courage, here: amzn.to/3zNpvuO