The Art of Friendship with Kim Wier

It’s a secret many moms keep – the mom-life is making them miserable. Mom burnout can be a misery or it can be a wake up call. On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Rachel Norman, mothering advocate and author of If Mama Ain’t Happy. Kim is the author of new title, Everyday God and The Art of Friendship.

There is a secret we all know but don’t share – living like Jesus is hard! If falling short makes you feel like a crappy Christian, you are in good company. On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Blake Guichet, author of Confessions of a Crappy Christian, whose insights will have you feeling seen, heard and understood.  Kim is the author of new title, Everyday God and The Art of Friendship.

Seasons of sorrow don’t take a break for the holidays whether it is our grief of someone else’s – but there is comfort. On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Tim Challies to discover the goodness of God in the darkest days. Tim is the author of Seasons of Sorrow, The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God.  Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship and Everyday God (365 Day Devotional)

The election is over – and so are many relationships damaged by the differences. On this episode find out how to have an inclusive tribe without abandoning values.  Kim Wier is joined by Patrick Miller and Keith Simon, author of Truth Over Tribe.  Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship and Everyday God (365 Day Devotional)

Small talk is great for elevators, but not so much for elevating relationships. Learn the art of conversation that gets you past awkward to meaningful connection. On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Dr Heather Holleman, author of The Six Conversations.  Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship and devotional blogger at HopeOnDemand.com.  

Clutter is more than just an organization issue. It’s getting to the root of why stuff is stuff is taking over. On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Shannon Acheson, designer, home coach and author of The Clutter Fix and blogger at HomeMadeLovely.com. Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship and devotional blogger at HopeOnDemand.com.  

What is the meaning of life? Without an answer everything we do is pointless– work, relationships, purpose and identity. So where do you find the answer? On this episode Kim Wier is joined Michael Sherrard, author of Why You Matter and president of the C.S. Lewis Society, to go on a quest for answers. Kim is the author of Everyday God, Finding Hope and Help in the Daily Presence of God. FIND KIM a...

Feeling healthy is more than being fit – it’s flourishing in everything! The trick is how to do that all at the same time. On this episode Kim Wier is joined by board-certified health coach Heather Fuselier, the author of Happy, Healthy You. Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship and devotional blogger at HopeOnDemand.com.  

Everyone loves a party, but throwing one can be a hassle. What if you could find a simple way to invite friends around the table to deepen your connections? On this episode Kim Wier is joined by food blogger and simplicity champion Abbey Turner, author of The Living Table with inspiration and help for embracing a lifestyle of relational hospitality.  Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship and...

God has a wonderful plan for your life – so why is it so hard to figure out! If you are frustrated by trying to figure out God’s will, this conversation will change your life.  On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Brittany Ann, the author of Follow God’s Will. Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship and devotional blogger at HopeOnDemand.com.  

Every person is a complex puzzle of traits, motives and behaviors that make up a personality. When you learn to solve that puzzle (yours and theirs) relationships grow and improve. On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Craig Walker, author of Rediscovering You. Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship and devotional blogger at HopeOnDemand.com.  

More than 12 million people seriously consider suicide every year – likely someone you know. What if you were prepared to help save the life of someone in crisis?  On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Dr. Gregory Jantz, depression expert and founder of The Center – A Place of Hope. Dr. Jantz is the author of So Much to Live For: How to provide Help and Hope to someone considering Suicide. Kim is...

Hard economic times are effecting every household, but it is still possible to have a rich life with a few simple money practices. On this Friend-to-Friend episode Kim Wier is joined by Bob Lotich, author of Simple Money, Rich Life.  Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship and devotional blogger at HopeOnDemand.com.  

Episode summary: The painful thing about betrayal is that it comes from someone we trust. So how can you ever learn to trust again. On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Phil Waldrep,author of Beyond Betrayal, to learn how to overcome past hurts and begin to trust again. Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship and devotional blogger at HopeOnDemand.com. 

The more things go wrong, the more we crave control– especially in relationships – but what if control only makes thing worse?  On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Sharon Miller, author of The Cost of Control. Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship and devotional blogger at HopeOnDemand.com.  

Imagine having neighbors from all over the world. If you live in a college town, you do because international students are on every campus – and that makes you their neighbor! On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Jerry McCune of Bridges International, with some motivation and inspiration to friend the internationals right here at home. Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship.

We all live behind closed doors, retreating to home as a place of refuge. But what would happen if we made a regular practice of opening the front door not to entertain but to engage people with the hospitality of gospel-centered friendship? On this episode Kim Wier is joined byVictoria Duerstock, author of Extraordinary Hospitality for Ordinary Christians. Kim is the author of The Art of Friendsh...

By default, most people categorize others into groups of those “like us” and those “like them” and then make friends like us. But what if we are robbing ourselves of the best God has to offer? On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Dr. Steven Bryan to deconstruct and break free from the “us verses them” mindset. Dr. Bryan is the author of Cultural Identity and the Purposes of God.

Life can be hard, so when someone stands firm, their life is inspiring. That describes those persecuted for being a friend of Jesus – and we have a chance to friend them by hearing their stories. On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Todd Nettleton, host of Voice of the Martyrs Radio and author of When Faith Is Forbidden.  Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship.

We all want friendships to be easy, but they all require some assembly – but that doesn’t mean the instructions have to be hard. Jesus gives us many demos to help us build strong and lasting relationships by following His example. On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Amberly Neese, author of The Friendship Initiative, to help you build right. Kim is the author of Everyday God, Finding Hope and He...

Episode summary: Abortion is an important topic – one of just many dividing friends. When you feel passionate, how do you get your point across without being a jerk? On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Jay Payleitner, author of Don’t Take the Bait to Escalate.  Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship, Creating and Keeping Relationships that Matter.

Episode summary: We speak almost 300 million words in a lifetime, but how many are spend building up others? Words of affirmation can change relationships and lives. On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Matt and Lisa Jacobson, authors of the book series “100 Words of Affirmation.” Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship, Creating and Keeping Relationships that Matter.

Do you and your spouse avoid talking about money? Is it ever a point of tension? What if the problem isn’t actually money? On this episode Kim Wier is joined by social researcher and author Shaunti Feldhahn to talk about How to Thrive in Love in Money by learning your partners values, fears and faulty beliefs.   Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, Th...

No marriage is perfect, but how do you know when a relationship is in trouble and needs counseling? On this episode Kim Wier is joined by clinical psychologist and relationship specialist Dr. David Hawkins to share advice on when and how professional counseling is beneficial to renewing friendship and intimacy in marriage. Dr. Hawkins in the author of Why Marriage Counseling Fails: Is the Problem...

A good book can be like a friend – but THE Good Book is an actual Friend written by a Friend. So why is the Bible so intimidating and difficult to understand? On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Bible teacher Jodie Niznik to explore how to make friends with the Bible and the Author of the Bible – and it is simple enough for anyone to interact with. Jodie is the author of Real People Real Life Bi...