The Conversation with Adam Weber

Conflict is inevitable in every relationship but how we handle it can make or break our marriage. 

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Gabe & Rebekah Lyons as we dive into what it means to fight well. 

Not married? They also share some advice for those who are dating and include their “red flags” for when to seek counseling (yes, it’s a good idea to do BEFORE you get married) and when to walk aw...

In today’s episode, I sit down with author Justin Whitmel Earley. 

Justin’s career began as a missionary in China until becoming a business lawyer. Along the way, he faced a tough mental health crisis that changed everything for him. What came out of that season? A totally different way of living. One that was shaped by intentional habits and vulnerability. 

We talk about the two spiritual hab...

This Rough Cut Thought is specifically for pastors and church leaders.

Summer can be a hard time to be a pastor or work in a church. Attendance drops. Energy drops. You’re winded from a busy year. But what if instead of losing momentum, we leaned in and saw God move?

I have 7 ways to keep the momentum going in your church this summer! 

Get the free download here: adamweber.com/mom...

Today, I sit down with my good friend (and the pastor of another church in town), Pastor Phill Tague of Ransom Church.

We question why it’s so rare for two pastors from the same town (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) to come together and associate with each other? Why is this so uncommon?

We talk about the dynamics of pastor relationships which often includes jealousy, competition and comparison.

Today, I sit down with author and entrepreneur, Jordan Raynor.

We jump right into things by talking about the difference between being busy and being hurried (yes, there is a difference!). 

Jordan gives some great tips for how to find peace in our chaotic, overscheduled lives.  He also talks about building margin into our days and why he quit social media (LISTEN UP, PARENTS!)

We ...

So many men are bored! In their work and in their walk with Jesus. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. 

In this episode, I have an incredible conversation with Peter Ostapko, who shares his journey of creating the Kinsmen Journal - an annual magazine that challenges men to lead lives of transformative faith, redemptive fatherhood, and fostering a sense of brotherhood among men. 

We discuss w...

Today, I sit down with author and entrepreneur Zach Windahl, who has written multiple books and started a business that creates resources to help people better understand the Bible and grow in their faith. 
Zach talks about how he almost walked away from Christianity (because his atheist and buddhist friends were more kind than his Christian friends) and how frustrating it was for him to hear people say they’ve read the book of Joh...

Today’s episode is the second episode in My Mentors series.
My guest today is my dear friend and mentor, Bob Merritt - the former Senior Pastor of Eagle Brook Church in Minnesota. 
During his 29 years at Eagle Brook, the church expanded from 300 people to 28,000 and grew to 10 locations throughout the Twin Cities metro. He now spends his time helping pastors and speaking at churches. 
As a pastor, I have looked to Bob for advice on...

Today I sit down with the amazing John Eldredge - bestselling author, counselor and teacher, who has inspired millions to go deeper with Jesus. 
We engage in a heartfelt conversation about the importance of finding peace in God when life feels chaotic (sound familiar?!).
My favorite part: John shares super practical tips on how to come home well at the end of a long, exhausting day. He also shares how he personally connects with Go...

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In this episode, I have an inspiring conversation with Jody Luke, the president of Love Does - a nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for the vulnerable and providing education in conflict zones. 
I ask the question: what is it like working for a crazy visionary like Bob Goff?
Jody also shares how leadership can be lonely, why ...

Today, I’m joined by speaker, author and pastor-turned-marriage-coach, Jimmy Rollins.
Jimmy and his wife, Irene, are well-known voices in the marriage arena but today, my conversation with Jimmy turned to the topic of success.
When do you have enough success?How do you measure it?At what cost will you get it? How do you say no?
Jimmy shares his personal journey through difficult seasons, including his wife's battle with Lyme diseas...

Looking for great sex in your marriage?
In today’s episode, I have a candid conversation with relationship expert Dr. Morgan Cutlip where we explore “the mental load” in marriage and how it can affect our sex life. 
Morgan defines the mental load as the invisible and seemingly ​never-ending ​to ​do ​list ​that ​we ​carry ​around ​in ​our ​heads (which often falls on women) and how it can lead to feelings of resentment in relationsh...

On today’s episode, I connect with pastor and author, Zach Meerkreebs.
In 2023, Zach was the guest speaker who preached the message that sparked a 16-day revival at Asbury’s Campus in Wilmore, Kentucky. (Note: Asbury is where I lived and attended seminary!) 
Zach opens up about his experiences during the Asbury Revival, what’s happened since, and takeaways for us and the Church.
My favorite part of the conversation: through a serie...

Today, I had the honor to connect with Jess Connolly. Jess is an author, speaker, podcaster that I’ve followed for years (and I’m a huge fan of her husband Nic).
During our conversation, Jess opens up about what she learned through the hardest year of her life and what she discovered through experiencing pain. We also talk about the importance of rest and Jess shares some simple tips for how to find it, even in the busyness of life...

In this episode, I connected with Cade York, kicker for the Cincinnati Bengals. Cade shares his incredible journey through the highs and lows of life in the NFL.
From his beginnings in Dallas to winning a national championship at LSU, Cade gets real about the challenges he faced, including identity struggles, injuries and the unhealthy pattern of escaping to pornography and sex. 
Cade shares his personal testimony and how hitting r...

In today’s conversation, I spend time with Mike Foster - author, speaker and executive coach - about The 7 Primal Questions. 
Mike says understanding your Primal Question - or ​unmet ​need ​within ​you - can impact everything about you. And it’s true! Your Primal Question reveals your hidden programming, emotional needs, and supernatural gifts.
Now imagine applying this information to your closest relationship - your marriage! Frie...

Today’s episode kicks off a new series where we explore the important role of mentors through conversations with my own mentors that have profoundly impacted my life. My guest today is Rick Melmer, who has held numerous influential roles, from serving as the superintendent of a high school and the secretary of education for South Dakota, to working as the dean of USD’s School of Education and the director of Leadership South Dakota...

I loved this conversation with Tori Hope Petersen, an author and passionate advocate for foster care.
Tori starts the conversation by sharing the challenges of foster parenting (including how hard it is to say goodbye).
The heart of our conversation is around breaking the unhealthy patterns in our life. Tori shares what this has looked like in her own life. Tori shares how to make hard changes in your own life (especially if you ha...

Today I’m joined by Jenni Catron, a leadership coach, author and speaker with a passion to cultivate healthy leaders to lead thriving organizations. 
Right out of the gate, Jenni hits us with the powerful (and hard to hear) insight that oftentimes WE are the hardest people to lead. (Ouch!)
Jenni and I talk about healthy ways we can lead ourselves, how to know if our team’s culture is good or bad and how to change the culture, wheth...