The Conversation with Adam Weber

This second episode of the Rough Cut Thought series is about Celebrity Pastors, and more specifically about making assumptions. When I say “celebrity pastors” I mean the guys and gals you probably follow on Instagram—the ones with huge platforms, podcasts, and books you’ve maybe even read. (Or for you, it could be celebrity leaders or artists.) But more than my thoughts about celebrity pastors, this episode is about making assumptions and living a life of integrity. I hope these thoughts will encourage and challenge you. 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

In today’s conversation, Adam sits down with singer songwriter Naomi Raine! Naomi has been singing since the age of 2 and is a part of well known Maverick City Worship. You’ve maybe heard her voice in the song Jireh. In addition to singing on stage, Naomi is also a worship pastor at her home church. Adam and Naomi talk about how to keep a soft heart (and not become jaded), how to continue growing your walk with the Lord, & the struggle to keep it real from on stage. Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Simple & Asbury Simple provides an easy, secure way to make giving super user-friendly. If you are a church or lead a faith based nonprofit, you have to look into working with Simple. You won’t regret it! For more info, check out their brand new website simpledonation.com Asbury Seminary is a multi-denominational graduate school of theology called to teach the unchanging truth of Christianity. If you’ve ever had a desire to take Christian Leadership class or in depth courses about the Bible, visit asburyseminary.edu Get Carey Nieuwhof’s 7 trends, insights, and a team guide for FREE visit 2024churchtrends.com Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew

In today’s episode of The Conversation, Adam sits down with Olympic Gold Medalist and 400m hurdle World Record holder, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. Sydney entered the track & field world’s spotlight when she qualified for the Rio Olympics at only 16 years old, an accomplishment that was fueled heavily by fear. Sydney and Adam discuss the hurdles we face in life. For Sydney the obstacles have included perfectionism, anxiety and constant feelings about her identity and whether she measures up. Sydney shares so candidly about her identity being tied up in whether she won or lost…. Until God transformed her life, helped her conquer her fears and she found her true identity in Him. Specifically if fear, perfectionism, & anxiety is a part of your story, don’t miss this conversation. Watch Sydney earn a spot in the Rio Olympics at age 16: youtube.com/watch?v=cIDvMLwX2N4 Pre-order a copy of Sydney’s book “Far Beyond Gold” here Get the 12 Ways to Jumpstart Your Faith resource for free at adamweber.com/jumpstart To learn more about Embrace Church, visit iamembrace.com Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Simple & 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 Simple provides an easy, secure way to make giving super user-friendly. If you are a church or lead a faith based nonprofit, you have to look into working with Simple. You won’t regret it! For more info, visit simpledonation.com Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew

As we start a brand new year, today I am kicking off a brand new series on the podcast called Rough Cut Thoughts. These episodes will share my unpolished thoughts on leadership, faith, & life that are still a work-in-progress inside of me. So instead of ending with a pretty bow, these episodes might end with more questions than answers. In that case, I’d love to hear your thoughts on what I share. This first Rough Cut Thought is on Receiving Honor From Others. Which approach will backfire bigtime? How can we get honor from others? Why do we even want honor in the first place? And what does God have to say about it all? 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 Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew

Christmas is a time often associated with joy but it can be very challenging for those who have lost a loved one. The Christmas season seems to highlight the profound loss even more. Licensed Therapist, Mary Weber, is back to help us unpack why the holiday season makes coping with death and grief feel harder and gives us practical tips for honoring ourselves, our feelings and those we have lost. Friends, if you are coping with a loss this Christmas, you are not alone. God sees you. God loves you. And God is always with you. Note: The day after this interview, I got an email from Mary that shared some additional thoughts around Grief & Christmas. Her additional words were so powerful that I asked for her permission to share them with you. Take 30 seconds and get her words at adamweber.com/grief And if you didn’t catch last week’s episode about Navigating Stress & Anxiety, listen here. Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Vern Eide & Simple 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 Simple provides an easy, secure way to make giving super user-friendly. If you are a church or lead a faith based nonprofit, you have to look into working with Simple. You won’t regret it! For more info, check out their brand new website simpledonation.com Sign up for the Crew at: adamweber.com/thecrew

With no background in business or fashion merchandising, South Dakota native Laura Benson started an online boutique in her basement in 2010 with just $110. Over the course of 10 years, she turned it into a $17 million-a-year business! As an entrepreneur, Laura talks about the lonely road of ups and downs she experienced, including how she achieved a professional high and a personal low, simultaneously. Laura also discusses the importance of faith and challenges listeners that while the game of winning in business may be fun, your true fulfillment has to come from Jesus. To follow Laura on Instagram (and to find wisdom on how to grow your business), go to instagram.com/laurabensonofficial/ In this conversation you’ll also hear leadership gold from recently named Coach of the Year, Kalen DeBoer! Kalen is the head football coach for the Washington Huskies. Kalen is originally from South Dakota and is currently one of the most respected coaches in all of college football. He recently led his team to a Pac-12 Championship and earned a spot in the college football playoffs. Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: The Tyler Goff Group & Tommy John 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 Tommy John has thousands of five star reviews for a reason! They sell the most comfortable undershirts, modern polos, and loungewear you’ll find. Tommy John is Adam’s absolute favorite clothing company ever! You are gonna love them too! Check them out today at tommyjohn.com Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “It is estimated that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (57.8 million people).” And this is a time of year where many of us struggle with feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression and more. This week, Adam sits down with therapist Mary Weber (they’re not related, but he wishes they were!) to talk about anxiety & depression. What does anxiety & depression look like? Why are more people than ever struggling? Most importantly, Mary comes alongside us with kindness and empathy along with grace and truth and shares practical tips you can implement immediately. Mary Weber has been a licensed therapist for 36 years and is based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She has been well trained and educated, a mountain of experience, & a rich love for the Lord. Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Tommy John & Vern Eide Tommy John has thousands of five star reviews for a reason! They sell the most comfortable undershirts, modern polos, and loungewear you’ll find. Tommy John is Adam’s absolute favorite clothing company ever! You are gonna love them too! Check them out today at tommyjohn.com 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 To take Carey Nieuwhof’s free burnout assessment, visit burnoutindicator.com Sign up for the Crew at: adamweber.com/thecrew

Today’s episode is one of the most powerful I’ve ever had. My guest is Ronnie Olivier. At age 17, Ronnie was convicted for murder and sentenced to life without parole in Angola prison, one of the most notorious prisons in America. As he sat in his jail cell, he called out to Jesus to ask for help, healing and hope. Twenty-seven summers later, he was miraculously released and shares his powerful story of finding faith and forgiveness (even from the mother of the man he killed) and encourages us there’s nothing God can’t redeem and restore. Grab a copy of 27 Summers here. Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Vern Eide & Simple 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 Simple provides an easy, secure way to make giving super user-friendly. If you are a church or lead a faith based nonprofit, you have to look into working with Simple. You won’t regret it! For more info, check out their brand new website simpledonation.com Special thanks to Pando for picking up The Conversation Podcast! Pando is a free app that delivers some of the best faith-based content directly into the hands of people all over the country, both inside and outside prison. Find out more at pandoapp.tv Sign up for the Crew at: adamweber.com/thecrew

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your past, today’s episode is for you. I sit down with Jason VanRuler, a licensed therapist (in my eyes, the best in our country), author, speaker, and coach. He’s also someone who has dealt with his own past: childhood trauma, alcohol & drug use, and bouts of depression. More than anything else, Jason is my dear friend and someone who deeply loves Jesus. Jason has found healing and is determined to help others do the same by facing their past, owning their present and casting a vision for the future. With a beautiful combination of grace and truth (and a witty humor), Jason helps us find the courage to be vulnerable about our stories and helps us take tangible steps toward healing. Get a copy of Jason’s book Get Past Your Past here To sign up for the On The Rise Newsletter, visit ontherisenewsletter.com Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Tommy John & Simple Tommy John has thousands of five star reviews for a reason! They sell the most comfortable undershirts, modern polos, and loungewear you’ll find. Tommy John is Adam’s absolute favorite clothing company ever! You are gonna love them too! Check them out today at tommyjohn.com Simple provides an easy, secure way to make giving super user-friendly. If you are a church or lead a faith based nonprofit, you have to look into working with Simple. You won’t regret it! For more info, check out their brand new website simpledonation.com Sign up for the Crew at: adamweber.com/thecrew

On this episode of The Conversation, Adam sits down with Jud Wilhite! Jud is a husband, father, pastor and best-selling author who has served at Central Church in Las Vegas since 2003. That’s 20 years. In Vegas! During that time, Jud has led people through multiple times of crisis. Although these catastrophic events have certainly taken their toll, Jud hasn’t tapped out! Around 2013, Jud saw some red flags in his life that prompted him to make some major changes. Listen as he shares what practices he put in place to prevent burnout then and what he’s still doing to honor those changes today. Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Simple & Vern Eide Simple provides an easy, secure way to make giving super user-friendly. If you are a church or lead a faith based nonprofit, you have to look into working with Simple. You won’t regret it! For more info, check out their brand new website simpledonation.com 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 Sign up for the Crew at: adamweber.com/thecrew