Everyday Adventure Podcast with Stephen Glasser

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...

Taylor is back… yep, you heard that right. This episode is a fun one. Taylor joins Stephen and Megan for a real, unfiltered catch-up on life lately—part recap, part reflection, and a whole lot of everyday adventure. IN THIS EPISODE: Taylor & Megan recap their cruise adventures Stephen shares from the Bob Goff Writing Retreat What it’s been like releasing Everyday Adventure and seeing it out in...

This week, I sit down with poet, author, and storyteller Tanner Olson — the voice behind Written to Speak and author of Getting Through What You’re Going Through . Tanner has a unique ability to put words to what we’re feeling but don’t always know how to say. Through poetry, humor, and honest reflection, he helps us navigate anxiety, waiting, doubt, and the weight of everyday life. In this episod...

Bob Goff is a bestselling author of Love Does and many other incredible books, known for his contagious joy, bold faith, and commitment to living a wildly intentional life. In this episode, we sit down with Bob for a conversation that feels equal parts inspiring and activating. We talk about what it looks like to leave room for adventure through “planned spontaneity,” how to define and live a life...

What if resilience isn’t about avoiding hard things—but learning how to handle them well? Today’s guest is Jason Van Ruler , a licensed therapist based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and author of Get Past Your Past and Discovering Your Communication Type (available for pre-order now, releasing April 14). In this episode, we talk about what a “10 out of 10 day” looks like and the five daily practic...

Resilience is what turns a moment of adventure into a life of adventure. In Episode 9 of the Everyday Adventure Podcast, Stephen and Megan explore the final section of the book: Develop Resilience. Because starting something meaningful is one thing. Staying with it when things get hard is another. IN THIS EPISODE: Why resilience separates a moment of adventure from a life of adventure The resistan...

Paul Hurckman is the Executive Director of Venture , a global missions organization that works where the Gospel is least known and injustice is most severe—bringing hope to tough places. In this episode, Paul shares about completing the Great World Race , running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days to raise money to help rescue girls from human trafficking. But this conversation goes far beyond...

Complacency rarely crashes in. It drifts in. In this episode, Megan and I introduce Part Two of Everyday Adventure — Resist Complacency — and talk about the subtle ways we start skimming our lives instead of fully living them. We cover: What complacency really is (not failure — drift) Why comfort can quietly steal curiosity and growth The three chapters in this section: Cultivate Curiosity Become...

What if the life you’re looking for is waiting right where your feet already are? In Episode 6, I sit down with Jordan Smucker , lead and founding pastor of Ethos Church in Columbus, OH , for a conversation about what it truly means to be where your feet are . We talk about: Why intentionality is at the core of a meaningful life The hard conversation that pushed Jordan into a more intentional way...

What if adventure doesn’t begin when life changes… but when you pay attention? In this episode, Stephen and Megan break down the first major section of Everyday Adventure : Pursue Intentionality . You’ll hear the heartbeat behind three foundational chapters— Place Your Pins , Maximize the Mundane , and Slow Down —and why intentionality is the starting point for living a meaningful life. Stephen sh...

What happens when the dream you chased finally comes home—but looks different than you imagined? In this episode, I sit down with Carson Wentz for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, family, perspective, and purpose. We talk about his NFL journey—the highs, the setbacks, and what it was like playing for his hometown team after years of constant change. Carson also shares what shaped the heart...

In this special birthday bonus episode, Stephen sits down with his son Summit for their annual birthday interview as he turns six years old. 🎂 From favorite toys and foods to big dreams and unexpected answers, Summit brings curiosity, joy, and plenty of personality to the conversation. It’s a fun listen—but also a meaningful reminder of how quickly seasons change and how important it is to pause...

It’s officially LAUNCH WEEEEEKKKK 🎉 In this episode, Stephen and Megan share the heart behind the book Everyday Adventure —where it began, what shaped it over the last 10 years, and why living life to the fullest starts today , not someday. Stephen reflects on the origin story, the writing journey, the impact of loss, and the truth that life is a mist—and how that reality changes the way we live,...

This opening episode of the Everyday Adventure Podcast is an invitation to slow down, wake up from autopilot, and rediscover meaning in the life you’re already living. Stephen and Megan introduce the heart of the podcast, explore why so many well-meaning people feel disconnected from purpose, and invite listeners into a shared journey of intentional living—one everyday step at a time. In this epis...