The Conversation with Adam Weber

Welcome to part 1 of a 4 part series on how to approach this election season without losing your mind (or your soul)! Throughout this series, you’ll hear from different voices across the political spectrum. We have an INCREDIBLE lineup! Today’s episode features a conservative political commentator with News Nation, Denise Gitsham.  Denise brings a rich perspective being a second generation US citizen with Chinese and Canadian immigrant parents. She also has loads of experience in politics including roles at the White House for President George W. Bush, the US Senate, the Department of Justice - all while following Jesus. While many of us like to keep faith and politics separate, Denise says they can’t be separated for Christians. In fact, Denise feels Christians filled with light and love are the remedy to the dark political reality in America.  During this conversation, Denise gives us a roadmap for how to navigate the upcoming election season and shares some final advice that may make you uncomfortable!  We hope this series provides helpful wisdom and tools for navigating the upcoming election season with grace and hope! **Disclaimer: At the time of this recording, there had been no assassination attempt on President Trump and President Biden was still running for President. Grab a copy of Denise’s book: Politics for People Who Hate Politics  Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Vern Eide & Tommy John 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 Tommy John has thousands of five star reviews for a reason! They sell the most comfortable undershirts, modern polos, and loungewear you’ll find. I promise you are gonna love it! Check them out today at tommyjohn.com Subscribe to The Conversation on YouTube and watch the full interview with Denise: youtube.com/@adamaweber  Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew 

If you’re a regular listener to The Conversation, you’ve heard me talk about the International Justice Mission, an incredible global nonprofit organization working to end slavery and violence around the world. On today’s podcast, I sit down with Jim Martin who serves as the Vice President of Spiritual Formation for IJM. In this episode, Jim shares about the power of daily rhythms and how these intentional rhythms help fuel our daily mission - something we all need to not just maintain the status quo but to grow spiritually while in the workplace.  Whether you face kids in a classroom, patients in a hospital, cars in a shop or anything in between, you will get practical tools for fueling your vocational passion that you can implement today!  Jim also shares some beautiful insight on a personal challenge he’s facing: when your adult kids walk away from God. If this is something you’ve walked through, are currently walking through or if it’s something you worry about in the future, Jim’s encouragement will bring you comfort.  Look into becoming a Freedom Partner at ijm.org 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 to partner with this amazing organization, 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 Subscribe to The Conversation on YouTube and watch the full interview with Jim: youtube.com/@adamaweber  Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew

On today’s episode of the podcast, I have a conversation with my good friend, Carlos Whittaker.  Carlos is many things (pastor, speaker, author), but you might best know him through his Instagram @loswhit. Well, Carlos recently conducted a 7-week experiment where he didn’t look at a single screen. Think about that. Literally no screen (while traveling through airports, the tv in his home, maps on his phone… none of it!). Instead, he spent time with Benedictine monks and Amish farmers, learning the art of reconnecting with life beyond his screens. Listen in as Carlos shares the valuable things he learned and gives us super practical steps we can take to reset our relationship with screens and step into a life of real connection with one another. Note: We also talk about our world being offended! Grab a copy of Carlos’ book: Reconnected Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Mission Haiti & Vern Eide Mission Haiti is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to love Jesus, love others, and make disciples in the country of Haiti. They live out that mission by training and coming alongside current and future leaders for the cause of Christ. To learn more, visit Mission-Haiti.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 Subscribe to The Conversation on YouTube and watch the full interview with Carlos: youtube.com/@adamaweber  Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew

Today’s guest knows a thing or two about God, marriage and parenting.  Amy Groeschel has been married to pastor and author Craig Groeschel for 33 years, they have 6 children (which Amy home schooled) and 7 grandchildren. Together, Amy and Craig started Life.Church and pastor there to this day! Amy also personally leads women’s ministries and founded Branch15, a nonprofit housing ministry to help marginalized women.  Amy shares some wisdom about the ups and downs of marriage, parenting and life as a Jesus follower - and she tells us what she wished she could tell her 30-year old self! Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: International Justice Mission & Generous Coffee 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  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  Subscribe to The Conversation on YouTube and watch the full interview with Amy: youtube.com/@adamaweber  Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew 

On today’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with Rob Roozeboom to talk about how life isn’t fair. When Rob was 5 years old, he was diagnosed with Becker Muscular Dystrophy, a debilitating degenerative disease. Throughout his life he’s wrestled with God.  What do you do when life’s not fair? How do you grieve well instead of sitting in self-pity? Rob is the founder of RISEfest, an amazing annual outdoor music festival in Sheldon, Iowa. Get a copy of Rob’s book Broken Still Chosen.Want to join me at the Art of Leadership LIVE Conference? Learn more by visiting theartofleadershiplive.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 Subscribe to The Conversation on YouTube and watch the full interview with Rob: youtube.com/@adamaweber  Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew 

This is the fourth episode of the Rough Cut Thoughts series. This week’s thought: You’re not that important… but you do have infinite worth.  Both parts are true. You (and I) are not that important. The world doesn’t revolve around us. No one needs to metaphorically kiss our rear. But again, we do have infinite worth.  Which of these two parts do you need to hear? Listen in. Thanks to our amazing partner on this episode: Vern Eide Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that truly strives to “Deliver Dreams and Transform Lives”. Vern Eide 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 Subscribe to The Conversation on YouTube: youtube.com/@adamaweber  Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew  

This third episode of the Rough Cut Thoughts series. This week’s thought: People doing stuff don’t have the time to criticize others!  Go ahead and read that sentence again. If you’re a person who is doing stuff, you probably know exactly what I mean. Don’t know what I mean? Maybe that means you’re playing things too safe.  My hope is that this thought will encourage some of us and challenge others. Listen in. Thanks to our amazing partner on this episode: Vern Eide Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that truly strives to “Deliver Dreams and Transform Lives”. Vern Eide 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 Subscribe to The Conversation on YouTube: youtube.com/@adamaweber  Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew 

Adam is back for a South Dakota series episode with wellness influencer, Hailey Peters! Hailey’s first interview on the podcast was the most downloaded episode in 2023! This time around, Hailey talks about mom life, how to get motivated, & why she didn’t give up on therapy - (and why you shouldn’t either!) Don’t miss this uplifting conversation! Follow Hailey on Instagram here. Check out week one of the Embrace Church Mindset series here.  Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: First Interstate Bank & The Tyler Goff Group  First Interstate Bank has a mission to help people and their money work better together. They do this by ensuring clients can manage their money conveniently wherever they are while also providing the friendly service. They have over 300 locations throughout 14 states! For more information and to find a location near you, visit firstinterstatebank.com Are you on the hunt for a new house? Genuinely look no further. The Tyler Goff Group has a proven process that has transformed the lives of many clients. With the Tyler Goff Group by your side, you're not just buying a house – you're investing in a future home you'll love. To learn more and to contact Tyler or his team, visit tylergoffgroup.com Subscribe to The Conversation on YouTube and watch the full interview with Hailey: youtube.com/@adamaweber  Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew

On today’s episode of The Conversation, I am joined by leading technology thinker and the founding editor of Wired Magazine, Kevin Kelly. Kevin is a self-proclaimed radical optimist and hoarder of quotes on life advice. Over the years, he has compiled his favorite pieces of wisdom (particularly things he wished he had known when he was younger) and on his 68th birthday, he gifted what he’d written down to his young adult children. The results went viral so Kevin published his writings as a book so the world could benefit from what he’s learned. His advice ranges from finding lost items around your house to attending funerals (my personal favorite) and just about everything in between!  Grab a copy of Kevin’s book here.  Thanks to our amazing partner on this episode: Vern Eide 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 Want to see the full interview with Kevin? Subscribe to The Conversation on YouTube: youtube.com/@adamaweber  Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew

In today’s conversation, I sit down with Ken Costa, a leading global investment banker and philanthropist, about his new book in which he wrote about how the transfer of wealth (in the amount of $100 trillion!) from the Boomer generation to Gen Z will revolutionize capitalism. And while this is certainly important, we talk about something that matters even more - friendship. In a world where mental health and isolation are on the rise, Ken (a baby-boomer himself) says “building friendships is one of the most vital and sustaining requirements for a maturing generation.” We also talk about the importance of learning from people of all ages as well as connecting people to others.  Ken is an amazing thought leader with a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to share.  Grab a copy of Ken’s book here.  Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Vern Eide & Generous Coffee 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 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  Subscribe to The Conversation on YouTube and watch the full interview with Ken: youtube.com/@adamaweber  Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew