
The Conversation with Adam Weber
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.
Latest episodes

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

Dec 22, 2021 • 28min
Episode 143 - Christmas with Adam and Becky
Join Adam and Becky in front of their fireplace as they talk about Christmas! From their favorite (and least favorite!) Christmas traditions, movies and music, how they’re slowing down to rejoice in Jesus’ birth, ways to celebrate Christmas in the midst of a hard season, and so much more. Adam also shares encouragement for anyone feeling disappointed, discouraged, or anxious this Christmas in an episode you don’t want to miss! Listen to the rest of Adam’s message—To the Disappointed, From Joseph—here: bit.ly/3mojoYs

Dec 15, 2021 • 28min
Episode 142 - Mark Batterson on the Habits That Make Us
Adam sits down with pastor, best selling author, & 3 time guest, Mark Batterson to talk about the habits that make and break us. Mark shares why habits are so important in the first place, how to create new habits that lead to the life you're dreaming of, and how habits can help you follow Jesus in the midst of all of the noise around you. If you’re wanting to end the year well, or hit the ground running in 2022, you do not want to miss this episode! Get a copy of Mark’s new book, Do It For A Day, here: amzn.to/3GCQqMc

Dec 8, 2021 • 28min
Episode 141 - Sheila Walsh on Holding On When You Want to Let Go
This week, in one of his favorite interviews yet, Adam sits down with singer, author, and speaker Sheila Walsh. Sheila shares her incredible story of faith, mental illness, and how she found and held onto hope. Adam and Sheila talk about how the church can better come alongside those struggling with mental health, what you can do to help the person you love who’s struggling, why treating mental illness isn’t just about praying or having enough faith, and so much more. If you or someone you love is struggling with their mental health, you do not want to miss this encouraging conversation! Get a copy of Sheila’s new book, Holding On When You Want to Let Go, here: amzn.to/3In55Nn Check out Sheila’s new book for kids, Is God Still Awake?, here: amzn.to/31BfQej If you want some joy in your inbox every other week, head over to adamweber.com and sign up for The Crew, Adam’s email list!

Dec 1, 2021 • 28min
Episode 140 - Jeff Bethke on Taking Back Your Family
For episode 140, Adam sits down with best-selling author, speaker, and leader Jefferson Bethke to talk about family. The two touch on the history behind the nuclear family, what the Bible says, how expanding our vision for family can change our lives, how to find build stronger relationships between the generations of your family (bonus: Jeff shares ways to find a grandparent if you don’t have one), why the table is the most important place for a family to gather, and so much more in an episode you don’t want to miss! Link to the book My Grandfather’s Journal: amzn.to/3xMIkgY Link to Jeff’s book Taking Back Your Family: amzn.to/3EaAQXq If you want some joy in your inbox every other week and you’re not part of The Crew, head over to adamweber.com and get signed up for Adam’s email list!

Nov 17, 2021 • 28min
Episode 139 - Tanner Morgan on Football, Grief, & Jesus
For episode 139 of The Conversation, Adam sits down with Minnesota Gopher’s Quarterback, Tanner Morgan to talk about football, grief, & Jesus. Tanner shares his story of moving to Minnesota to play football, what changed everything in his faith, how losing his father to cancer has impacted him, how to live an elite life, and so much more in this encouraging conversation! You can find Tanner on Instagram at instagram.com/t_morgan2/ Check out the brand new adamweber.com

Nov 3, 2021 • 28min
Episode 138 - Parenting with Mary Weber
This week, Adam sits down with marriage and family therapist, Mary Weber to talk about parenting. Adam and Mary touch on what it means to love & parent children well at all stages, how to care for your marriage during the early years of parenting, how to help kids process their anxiety (and how to know when to get help from a counselor), technology tips for families, and so much more. If you’re a parent or soon-to-be parent, you don’t miss this episode! Get a copy of The Techwise Family, here: amzn.to/31qj2cj Check out the brand new AdamWeber.com here: adamweber.com

Oct 27, 2021 • 28min
Episode 137 - Sharing the Gospel with Jay Moon
For episode 137 of The Conversation podcast, Adam sits down with author, professor, and his friend, Jay Moon, to talk about different worldviews, why evangelism isn’t a dirty word, and practical ways to share Jesus with our neighbors. If you’ve wanted to tell someone about Jesus, but you’re not sure where to start, or if you’d rather run naked down your block than tell someon about God, this conversation will leave you feeling encouraged and energized about sharing the good news! Get a copy of Jay’s new book Effective Intercultural Evangelism, here: amzn.to/3Gm7bfp Check out the new adamweber.com here: adamweber.com