Everyday Adventure Podcast with Stephen Glasser

What if your calling is bigger than your career? We spend so much of our lives trying to figure out what we're supposed to do that we can lose sight of who God created us to be. In this episode, Stephen and Megan explore the difference between identity, calling, and assignment, drawing inspiration from Brad Lomenick's H3 Leadership . Through personal stories and practical questions, they u...

This week’s guest is Avery Koenen. Avery is a senior forward for NDSU Women’s Basketball coming off a historic season, but some of the biggest decisions she’s made have had nothing to do with what happened on the court. After being named Summit League Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, earning AP All-America Honorable Mention, and helping lead NDSU to its first-ever Summit League...

What if finding your purpose has less to do with discovering the perfect job, calling, or opportunity and more to do with how you’re living the life already in front of you? In this episode, Stephen and Megan kick off a new conversation about purpose and why we often miss it while waiting for something bigger. From David in the pasture to Walter Mitty dreaming about another life, we explore how Go...

From small-town North Dakota to the NBA. Grant Nelson grew up in Devils Lake, played at NDSU, transferred to Alabama and helped the Crimson Tide reach their first Final Four in program history. Now, the 6'11" forward is living out a childhood dream as a member of the Brooklyn Nets after recently signing a two-way contract. But getting to the NBA is only part of Grant’s story. We talk abou...

What if rest isn’t something you earn after you’ve done enough, but a gift God actually designed for you? In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most important rhythms we can build into our lives: Sabbath. Jason Patterson is a pastor, author, husband, and dad in Fishers, Indiana. After years of traveling as an evangelist, Jason planted Parkside Church and has learned firsthand how our rhy...

We all have a picture of the person we want to become. But how do we actually build a life that helps us become that person? In this episode, Stephen and Megan continue the RHYTHMS & ROUTES series by building their own Rhythm of Life — with a little help from Fantasy Football season. It's time for the first-ever RHYTHM OF LIFE DRAFT. What practices are first-round picks? What's a sleep...

Good intentions aren't enough to create the life you want. In this episode, Stephen and Megan kick off a new series called RHYTHMS & ROUTES and explore the gap between intention and transformation. We all have rhythms, whether we've chosen them or even realize they're there. The question is: Where are those rhythms taking us? • Why good intentions don't automatically lead to tr...

Taylor turns 33! 🎉 In this episode, Stephen sits down with Taylor for a brand new birthday tradition: 33 questions for her 33rd birthday. They look back on summer, talk about what’s been life-giving in this season, and share what they’re looking forward to next. Plus, stick around until the end for special birthday messages from Kinsley, Summit, and Rowan. ❤️ IN THIS EPISODE: • 33 questions for T...

What does God have planned for your life? In this episode, Stephen sits down with Pastor and author Doug Wekenman to explore one of life's biggest questions: How do we trust God when we don't know what's next? Doug serves at Red Rocks Church in Austin and recently released his new book, What Does God Have Planned for Me Next? Doug writes, "As Christians, we're called to follow...

If you know what matters most but don't build a system to remember it, there's a good chance you'll slowly drift away from it. In this episode, Stephen and Megan wrap up their conversation on core values by sharing three practical ways to stay the course. Discover how a few simple rhythms can help you keep what matters most at the center of your everyday life. In this episode: • 1. Mak...

In this episode, Stephen and Megan move beyond simply identifying what matters most and explore how to actually build a life around your core values. It's one thing to know your values—it's another to let them shape your everyday decisions, relationships, and rhythms. They introduce a simple framework for turning values into actions and habits that help you keep the main thing the main thi...

What if the key to a more intentional life isn't doing more—but getting clear on what matters most? In this episode, Stephen and Megan explore one of the most foundational conversations we've had on the podcast: discovering your core values—or as we like to call them, your Main Things . We unpack why defining what matters most changes the way we make decisions, shapes our priorities, and h...

Summer doesn't have to go perfectly to be meaningful. In this episode, Stephen and Megan share an honest mid-summer check-in, reflecting on what's gone according to plan, what hasn't, and how they're making intentional adjustments for the weeks ahead. Together, they explore how asking "What matters most?" can help you finish the season with purpose instead of regret. IN T...

What if the most productive thing you could do this week is... leave some space? In this episode, Stephen and Megan explore the power of margin —the space between your capacity and your commitments. They talk about why margin is more than a time management tool, how it becomes a spiritual practice, and why making room for rest, delight, and relationships might be one of the healthiest things you c...

In this special birthday bonus episode, Stephen sits down with his daughter Kinsley for their annual birthday interview as she turns eight years old. 🎂 They talk about family, friends, favorite activities, what she wants to be when she grows up, and what it's like being the oldest sibling in a house with two younger brothers. Along the way, Kinsley shares her big heart, thoughtful perspective...

Most people want to do more of what matters most. More meaningful relationships. More purpose. More time for the things that truly matter. So why is it so hard? In this episode, Stephen and Megan explore some of the external and internal factors that keep us from prioritizing what matters most. From packed schedules and competing commitments to fear, guilt, and uncertainty, they discuss what gets...

What if the people at the end of life see something the rest of us miss? In this deeply moving conversation, Brandon Janous shares how a decision to spend a year traveling with his wife Rachel and their three children transformed his priorities and helped him discover what truly matters most. Shortly after that season, Rachel was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, beginning a journey that would foreve...

What if some of the struggles you're facing today have roots that go back much further than you realize? In this episode, Dr. Jessica Turner shares her journey with depression and anxiety, including discovering her college roommate after a suicide attempt, navigating a difficult pregnancy and the premature birth of her twins, experiencing miscarriage, and revisiting childhood journals that rev...

Summer has a way of filling up fast. One minute you're dreaming about all the memories you'll make, and the next you're wondering where June and July went. In this episode, Stephen and Megan share 8 fun and practical ways to make the most of your summer. From creating a bucket list and scheduling the big rocks to protecting your rhythms and leaving room for margin, this conversation wi...

So many of us know where we want to go. A stronger marriage. Better rhythms. More presence with our kids. Healthier habits. A deeper faith. But if we aren’t honest about where we actually are, we’ll keep using the wrong directions. In this episode, Stephen and Megan explore a simple but powerful truth: you can’t get where you want to go if you don’t know where you are. Through practical conversati...

Ryan Wekenman is a storyteller, pastor, and teaching pastor at Red Rocks Austin, a vibrant church he helped plant with close friends. He’s passionate about helping people explore life’s biggest questions through creative communication, co-hosts multiple podcasts, and is the author of Free Me From Me and Single Today . In this episode, Stephen sits down with Ryan for an honest and surprisingly funn...

In this episode, Megan and Stephen wrap up our Looking Back + Remembering series with a simple, practical exercise: creating your own Life Map. A Life Map gives you a visual of your story, helping you notice both the highs and lows and how God has been present through it all. It’s a way to step back, reflect, and move forward with greater clarity. This idea is rooted in Book of Joshua chapter 4, w...

This week’s guest is Laurie P. Short. She is an author, speaker, and storyteller who has shared with hundreds of thousands of people through conferences and church settings. Her newest book, Tracking God in Your Life , is a unique, interactive experience designed to help you discover and document how God has been at work in your story all along. In this episode, we talk about the power of remember...

This week, Stephen and Megan explore the power of remembering—and why looking back can help us move forward with clarity, healing, and purpose. Using the JourneyWay framework, they discuss how life is a journey, and why before we identify where we are (“You Are Here”) or where we’re headed (“True North”), it often helps to remember where we’ve been. They talk about why God so often called His peop...

This week’s guest is Kimberly Stuart. She has written nine books, eight of them fiction, with her most recent being her first nonfiction release, Star for Jesus (And Other Jobs I Quit) . Kimberly is also a writing coach who works alongside Bob Goff through writing workshops and their podcast. She is an absolute hoot and a half, and we quickly discovered a strong Midwestern bond. In this episode, w...