

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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Sep 29, 2021 • 28min
Episode 133 - Married Sex with Gary Thomas & Debra Fileta
In this episode of The Conversation, Adam sits down with two of his friends, licensed counselor Debra Fileta and pastor Gary Thomas, to talk about their new book––Married Sex. Debra and Gary don’t hold anything back in this candid conversation about sexual intimacy! They touch on mis-matched sex drives and other common issues, how expectations (or sexpectations as Debra and Gary call them!) impact a sexual relationship, how to talk about sex, some very practical tips that can improve your sex life with your spouse today, and so much more. If you’ve been married for a week, 10 years, or 25 years, you won’t want to miss this episode! Note: If it wasn’t clear, there is strong sexual content throughout. Get a copy of Married Sex, here: amzn.to/3m1ythQ Live near Sioux Falls? Find out & get tickets for the Marriage Conference here: bit.ly/3igaGcF

Sep 22, 2021 • 28min
Episode 132 - Lisa Whittle on the Hard Good
This week on The Conversation podcast, Adam sits down with author, pastor, and his dear friend, Lisa Whittle for an in-studio conversation about what good really means in our lives, how to handle the hard circumstances we all experience, what God has for us in hard seasons, and how to manage our emotions. Lisa also shares her encouragement for pastors or anyone in a ministry role, why she’s hopeful for the future of our world right now, and so much more. Get a copy of The Hard Good, here: amzn.to/3Ez4aY2 Link to Lisa’s Ministry Strong community: bit.ly/3lEyc41 Listen to Adam and Lisa on Lisa’s podcast, Jesus Over Everything: bit.ly/3lO7GFI

Sep 15, 2021 • 29min
Episode 131 - Human(Kind) with Ashlee Eiland
This week, Adam sits down with pastor, author, and leader Ashlee Eiland. Ashlee and Adam talk about Ashlee’s book, Human(Kind), the difference between kindness and niceness, the power of story in our lives and relationships, the hard and the holy found in adoption, and so much more. Get a copy of Ashlee’s book, Human(Kind), here: amzn.to/3969V18 Find Ashlee on instagram: instagram.com/ashlee_eiland Link to Steve Carter episode: bit.ly/3iUklXh

Sep 1, 2021 • 28min
Episode 130 - Worship, Work, & Spiritual Growth with Henry Costa
This week, Adam sits down with Henry Costa, founder of the Glorify Daily Worship App. Henry shares his story & the two talk about ways to connect with God, how to grow in your faith after a spiritual high fades, why Henry believes that followers of Jesus don’t have to work in a church to share their faith, and more. At the end of the episode, Adam also shares a few things that are currently encouraging his walk with Jesus. If you’re looking for new ways to connect with God, or if you’ve been feeling distant from God and want to reconnect, this episode is filled with ideas and encouragement just for you! Get the Glorify Daily Worship App, here: glorify-app.com Use Adam’s code ADAMWEBER to get 50% off of your subscription! Things currently encouraging Adam: Here’s a link to the version of Acts that Adam is currently reading––The Jesus Bible Journal, book of Acts: amzn.to/3n2LSIH Get a copy of The Thing Beneath The Thing book by Steve Carter, here: amzn.to/37QrMIz Read The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, here: amzn.to/3DxSx3d Find The H3 Leadership Podcast with Brad Lomenick, here: h3leadership.com Check out a message from Judah Smith on the Churchome podcast, here: apple.co/3t2dK0a Listen to Old Church Basement album by Elevation Worship & Maverick City Worship,here: apple.co/3Buwsk8 Listen to Adam’s interview with Ken Costa, Henry’s dad, here: apple.co/3ywzTFc

Aug 25, 2021 • 49min
Episode 129 - Olympic Silver Medalist Chris Nilsen
This week, Adam sits down with the 2021 Olympic silver medal pole vaulter, Chris Nilsen! Chris shares his story and the two talk about Chris’s journey from the University of South Dakota to the Olympics and his recent medal, his perspective on failure, what Chris has learned along the way about attitude and discipline, and so much more.

Aug 18, 2021 • 28min
Episode 128 - The Thing Beneath the Thing with Steve Carter
For this episode of The Conversation, Adam sits down with author, pastor, leader and friend Steve Carter to talk about the things beneath the things in our lives. We all have potholes in our lives formed by pain, trauma, or choices that we’ve made that we’re tempted to fill with quick fixes rather than lasting repairs. Throughout this conversation, Steve guides us in asking the questions that will help us unearth the things we’ve buried, invite healing into the dark places of our lives, and take steps toward a new way of living where we find the true freedom promised by Jesus. Make sure to grab a notebook and pen before pressing play—this is an episode you won’t want to miss! You can get a copy of Steve’s newest book, The Thing Beneath the Thing, here: amzn.to/37QrMIz

Aug 11, 2021 • 28min
Episode 127 - Leading Things You Didn't Start with Tyler Reagin
This week on The Conversation, Adam sits down with leader, author, & his long-time friend, Tyler Reagin. Tyler and Adam delve into leadership - what to do as a new leader stepping into an organization, why fresh eyes are a gift to your organization, why caring for your team is foundational, when to push forward and when to slow down, and so much more. Get ready for an episode filled with wisdom and practical advice that will propel every leader forward. Get a copy of Leading Things You Didn't Start, here: amzn.to/3Ajf8hW Find out more about the 10Ten Project, here: 10tenproject.com

Aug 4, 2021 • 28min
Episode 126 - charity:water founder Scott Harrison on Having an Impact
On this week’s episode of The Conversation, Adam sits down with Scott Harrison, the founder of charity:water. Scott shares his story of radical transformation and how charity:water’s mission of bringing access to clean and safe drinking water in developing countries around the world came about in a conversation that touches on entrepreneurship, generosity, impact, and the ways we’re all connected. Get a copy of Scott’s book, Thirst:A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World at amzn.to/3ihJcE0 To find out more about how charity:water is working to bring clean and safe drinking water to people around the world, go to charitywater.org/

Jul 28, 2021 • 28min
Episode 125 - Are You Really Okay with Debra Fileta
For this episode of The Conversation, Adam brings relationship expert Debra Fileta on the podcast to talk about her new book, Are You Really Okay. Together, Adam and Debra dive into our spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health—getting honest about things like panic attacks, counseling in the church, and dealing with trauma. Get ready for a powerful episode that will change your relationship with your emotions for the better.

Jul 21, 2021 • 28min
Episode 124 - Louie Giglio on Not Giving the Enemy a Seat at Your Table
For this episode of The Conversation, Adam got to sit down with pastor, author, and world-changer, Louie Giglio to talk about not giving the enemy a seat at your table. We all face spiritual battles, whether we know it or not, but it’s how we choose to face those battles that sets us apart when it comes to winning the battle for our mind. Throughout their conversation, Louie shares his wisdom on fighting the lies of the enemy, being a gatekeeper of your life, and maintaining a posture of humility—all pulled from his personal experience. Grab a pen to take some notes—this is an important episode! Grab a copy of Louie’s newest book, Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, here: https://amzn.to/3kfzJP2