The Art of Friendship with Kim Wier

Great coaching helps bring out the best in others, so why should it just be for athletes. When we learn the skill of life-coaching others, we can help bring out the best in them too. In this conversation, Kim Wier is joined by famed Texas football coach Ronnie Gage about what it takes to be a coach who changes the life of others. Ronnie is the co-author of The Life Coach, Small-Town Lessons on Fai...

You’ve dreamed of more time together with your spouse and now circumstances have made that happen, but the dream and the reality are not the same. Since increased togetherness can put a strain on your relationship, increased relational skills are a must. In this conversation, Kim Wier is joined Cynthia Ruchti and Beck Melby, authors of Spouse in the House, Rearranging Our Attitudes to Make Room fo...

Do you want to be an influencer – someone who others will follow? You can – and you don’t need social media. Real and lasting influence begins by connecting in person, not by post, with expressions of empathy. In this conversation, Kim Wier is joined by Mike Andrews, author of The Influential Christian, Learning to Lead from the Heat. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and...

No matter how you add it up, people are being divided over every possible issue – even people who love each other. Is it possible to get to a place of true oneness is a world of division? It is if you apply the Law of Oneness to all your relationships. In this conversation, Kim Wier is by pastor Tony Scott, author of One Plus One Equals One, The World’s Greatest Love Relationship Equations. Kim Wi...

Everyone loves to laugh, and that makes humor a great tool for communicating truth and connecting with others. Who is the “audience” you want to reach? In this conversation, Kim Wier is joined by popular comedian Michael Jr. for an inside look at the power of humor. Michael Jr. is the author of Funny How Life Works. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book...

If you don’t understand God how can you trust Him? God is knowable but that doesn’t mean understanding Him is simple. For those willing to wrestle with the big questions, the reward is a bigger and richer relationships with the God who loves you. For this conversation, Kim Wier is joined by The Bible Recap founder, Tara-Leigh Cobble – also the author of He’s Where the Joy Is, Getting to Know the C...

In 2021, men have fewer close relationship than they once did, talk to their friends less often and don’t get much emotional support – and they are not happy with the situation. Join Kim and the Skit Guys, Eddie James & Tommy Woodard, for some man-to-man wisdom on connecting in meaningful ways. The Skit guys are the authors of Smells Like Bacon, The SKitguys Guide to Lifelong Friendships. Kim...

Once upon a time we depended on our parents for everything, but as adults that relationship can get complicated. Whether you are in your 20s, and need independence or your 50s and caregiving, or somewhere in between, dealing with difficult parents takes wisdom and commitment – but you can get to a good place. Join Kim and Dr. Jim Newheiser, Biblical Counselor and author of How to Love Difficult Pa...

As the world watched the last plane leave Afghanistan, Christians were among those left behind – to almost certain death. Killing Christians is nothing new, but where do they get the courage to stand? Join Kim and Todd Nettleton from Voice of the Martyrs for stories that will shape your faith and challenge you to remember the persecuted. Todd is also the author of When Faith is Forbidden. Kim Wier...

What in the world are you here for? Few people find their true calling in life, settling only for a career calling instead. What if discovering what you were born for was actually meant to define all your other pursuits? If you long for a more fulfilling life and career, this conversation is for you. Join Kim Wier, author of The Art of Friendship, and Paula Faris, former cohost of ABC’s Good Morni...

Human suffering and poverty are everywhere. You know you need to give, but is it possible that your helping is actually hurting? Compassion and Christian conscience demand we do something, but what we do and how we do it matters greatly. Join Kim Wier, author of The Art of Friendship, and Dr. Brian Fikkert to understand how friendship is the key to effective giving. Dr. Fikkert is the author of Wh...

You post. You wait. You hope. Will anyone “like” you today? Chasing significance on social media can leave you feeling insecure and insignificant. So where do we go to feel valued? Join Kim Wier, author of The Art of Friendship, for a conversation with Megan Fate Marshman, author of Selfless, and discover how simple it is to attain the significance you long to feel. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio ta...

It started as “just friends” but somehow it has become more and now your marriage is at risk. It can happen to anyone who doesn’t know their risk factors or the warning signs. Join Kim Wier, author of The Art of Friendship, for a conversation with Dave Carder and discover how to guard your marriage (and your friendships) from the destruction of infidelity. Dave is a Counselor and adultery recovery...

If you have been betrayed, or betrayed the trust of another, you are probably in the midst of relationship ruins. Rebuilding trust is not as easy as forgiving, but it is possible. Join Kim Wier, author of The Art of Friendship, for a conversation with one man who betrayed others and found the long way back to being trustworthy. Andrew Collins is the co-author of Convicted: A Crooked Cop, an Innoce...

Are your relationships built on independence and trust, or do they demand dependence for survival? Kim is joined by the founder of Hope for the Heart, June Hunt, who shares 35 years of counseling experience to help you end codependency and rebalance your relationship. Find Hope for the Hearts free resource on codependency HERE. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author...

What did you learn from the last trial you experienced? Do you feel better prepared for tomorrow because of what yesterday’s struggle taught you? Learning to be a student of our own lives is the best way to prepare for whatever comes next – including helping a friend when they need it most. Kim is joined by the founder of Hope for the Heart, June Hunt, who shares 35 years of counseling experience...

When your plan A for life is derailed (by death, divorce, dead-ends or dashed dreams) – what next? How do you look for new beginnings when you are reeling from painful endings? This conversation is a good place to start as Kim is joined by Miriam Neff, counselor and author of Where Do I Go From Here. Mariam has wisdom for moving past “what might have been” to imagine “what is still to come.” Kim W...

Nobody wants to fail, but what if some lessons can only be learned when things go wrong? If you are feeling stuck in a place of disappointment and trying to distance yourself from it, why not befriend the failure and learn from it? Kim is joined by Dallas Jenkins, Director of The Chosen, who shares how failure taught him essential lesson success couldn’t – and why that is vital to going forward. K...

Are you destined to repeat the patters that plagued your family story? Coming from a dysfunctional family does not mean you must live a dysfunctional life. Join Kim Wier and author Elizabeth Oates and discover how a broken family isn’t the end, but can be the beginning of a new and beautiful story. Elizabeth is the author of Mending Broken Branches: When God reclaims Your Dysfunctional Family Tree...

We all love to feel good, but no one wants to feel the hard messy emotions. If you have ever been a victim to your own feelings, or simply chose to ignore unpleasant feelings, you may be missing out on something important. Join Kim Wier and Peace Amadi to discover how unwelcome feelings can actually have crucial messages about navigating life. Peace is a psychology professor and author of Why Do I...

o you ever wonder why you are here and what are you supposed to do? There is no such thing as a small life for the person who embraces their God-given identity – but how do you do that? Join Kim Wier and Carol McLeod on a journey to the root of your identity so that grows into purpose and significance. Carol is the author of Significant: Becoming a woman of unique purpose, true identity, and irrep...

Are you a good listener? It’s one of the most valued qualities in friendship, yet the one most people lack. Join Kim Wier and leadership expert Becky Harling to learn the lost art of listening that will help you deepen friendship and grow influence. Becky is the author of How to Listen So People Will Talk. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, The Art...

What do Oprah, Joanna Gains and Max Lucado have in common? They are all introverts who found their purpose. If you are an introvert and have felt misunderstood, or know, love or lead an introvert, this conversation is a game-changer. Join Kim Wier and Holley Gerth for a candid exploration of the purpose and power of introverts in an extravert-centric culture. Holley is licensed counselor and autho...

You lived and breathed the full-time job of caring for your kids. Now, after 20+ years they have left the nest. But that doesn’t mean your life has to be empty! Join Kim and guest Jill Savage, author of Empty Nest Full Life, for healthy ways to let go and hopeful ways to grab on to a full life ahead. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, The Art of Fri...

Change happens to all of us. Sometimes is moves us geographically, sometimes emotionally; but almost always relationally. When it disrupts our place and our people, we need a road back to belonging. Kim is joined by Kristen Strong, author of Girl Meets Change and Back Roads to Belonging to us find our place in changing circumstances. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and...