Life Between Sundays

In today's conversation, I got to connect with Harrison Phillips, defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings. We talk about some important moments in Harrison's life that have shaped him into the man he is today. From how he started following Jesus to why he started a foundation called Harrison's Playmakers for young people with special needs.  On the night it was announced that he was the 2023 Wa...

On today's podcast, I sit down with Gary Haugen, the founder and CEO of the International Justice Mission, an amazing global nonprofit organization working to end slavery and violence around the world. Oftentimes Jesus & justice seem to oppose each other. Like you need to choose one or the other. Gary tells the story of how IJM started and explains how Jesus and justice actually go together! - the...

Navigating the internet as a kid (and especially as a parent of kids) can be tricky!  Take it from Jeanine Amapola… She's been on YouTube since she was 16 years old. Now, 10 years later, she's been on a journey of finding faith and is a popular influencer with a podcast, book, and huge social following.  Jeanine shares advice with parents on how to navigate social media, why we have to talk about...

Over 2.3 million people in the U.S. are incarcerated each year. This group of people are the most unchurched and unreached population in our country.  An organization called God Behind Bars is on a mission to change that by introducing inmates to Jesus and connecting them to a local church. Jake Bodine, founder of GBB, joins me to share his personal faith story and how he went from a rebellious pa...

Granger Smith is back on the podcast to talk about the peace he has come to know since leaving country music to pursue a career in ministry.  As anticipation about the final show of the tour built up, Granger took the stage and happily surrendered everything he had ever known and gave it to God. He gave up being praised and worshiped by fans, for a greater call that God had on his life. Granger's...

Willie Robertson from Duck Dynasty joins me for a conversation about marriage, family and Jesus. Willie and his Wife, Korie, met in third grade, got married a year after high school and have now been married for 32 years. What's their secret?  The easygoing power couple have six children and five grandchildren and have found that being consistent in character has been key to leading their kids to...

Today, we're celebrating episode #250 on The Conversation Podcast with one of my good friends and favorite guests, Pat Lencioni! Pat is one of the most well known leadership experts in the world who spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health. Pat and I chat about how to find joy when it doesn't come naturally, how important it is to see a Christian t...

Did you know an estimated 1 in 25 Americans has had a near death experience? My guest John Burke has studied more than 1,000 near death experiences. He's personally interviewed people across the globe who have been brought back from clinical death and he's made an incredible discovery - many of these people are encountering the same captivating God.   One specific thing to mention: If you are unsu...

Are you longing to find peace for your soul?  You might be surprised to hear that the path to peace is found in humility. On Today's podcast, I'm joined by my friend Joel Muddamalle, the Director of Theology and Research for Proverbs 31 Ministries. Joel works closely with Lysa TerKeurst and is a part of the preaching team at Transformation Church. Joel has a PhD in Theology and loves studying and...

On today's podcast, I'm joined by one of my favorite guests, the amazing Katherine Wolf! This is Katherine's 3rd time on the Conversation, in previous episodes she shared her story on surviving a near-fatal brainstem stroke in 2008 and how she and her family were left with a bittersweet new "normal" - living a miraculous second chance but also dealing with long-term, life-changing disabilities. In...

Adam is back for this month's South Dakota series episode with Matt Paulson, the founder and CEO of MarketBeat! MarketBeat is an Inc. 5000 financial media company based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. With more than 4.5 million subscribers, MarketBeat is the largest digital media company in the Dakotas. Matt cares deeply about the Sioux Falls community (where he lives with his wife, Karine, and thei...

I recently read a book that I absolutely could not put down. I've literally told almost everyone I know to go buy it and read it for themselves. That book is called The Great Dechurching "The current Great Dechurching ​is ​larger ​than ​the ​First ​Great ​Awakening, ​Second ​Great ​Awakening, ​and ​all ​the ​Billy ​Graham ​Crusades ​combined, ​just ​going ​the ​opposite ​direction." Today, I have...

Today I'm joined by pastor and author Nick Connolly.  He and his wife, Jess, are founding pastors at Bright City Church in South Carolina. At the end of 2023, Nick was rushed to the hospital for what he thought were cardiac events but would later learn were severe panic attacks.  This led to 12 of the darkest days he's ever experienced. No sleep. Spiritual warfare. And many, many more extreme pani...

Two of my favorite people join me on today's podcast - CJ & Steph Ham! CJ is an NFL fullback, two time pro bowler and three-time team captain for the Minnesota Vikings. Steph is a physical therapist and avid runner. They met at Augustana College (my alma mater - Go Vikings!) and they have three beautiful children.  In our conversation, CJ & Steph share their feelings on free agency & NFL trades. F...

My good friend Carlos Whittaker and I sit down for a candid conversation that I hope you love as much as I did! We cover an unpretty part of Carlos' life right now: his dad's battle with dementia. We cover the hidden blessing of Carlos getting to watch his mom become the caregiving hero he never realized she had in her! We talk about the process of chasing after a dream when it feels like you have...

In today's episode, I sit down with Max Lucado, a long-time pastor and bestselling author, to talk about loneliness.  But our conversation covers a lot more than that. Max candidly shares that as he approaches his 70th birthday, he still deals with the same issues many of us face. People pleasing. Catastrophizing or imagining the worst case scenario. Longevity in ministry. Integrity. Staying humbl...

Adam is back for this month's South Dakota series episode with teacher turned TikTok and TV star, Gabe Dannenbring! Originally ​from ​Yankton, ​South ​Dakota, Gabe is a ​middle ​school science ​teacher in Sioux Falls who ​turned into a social media influencer when a viral video changed his life! Gabe's video has over 41 million views and nine million likes. Dannenbring now has over 362,000 followe...

On today's podcast, I have the honor of interviewing Henry Costa, the CEO and Co-Founder of Glorify, a Christian daily worship and meditation app that I literally use every day! Henry is a seasoned entrepreneur and leader who is passionate about driving positive societal change through technology. Together, we discuss the importance of incorporating technology and faith in order to reach people wh...

In today's episode, I sit down with Laney Rene, a wife & young mom who walked through a painful season when she lost her baby boy at 17 weeks pregnant. Like anyone would, Laney has struggled with fear, especially considering she is pregnant again! The Enemy has used lies that have caused her to turn her eyes from Jesus to herself - and through mental attacks, led her to question if she's doing som...

In this conversation (to wrap up our 3 Episode Series on Parenting Teens), I sit down with a teenager to hear their spiritual journey and to talk about the pressures of growing up in today's world. To go another layer deeper, he's a pastor's kid. Oh, and did I mention he's my son? Hudson Weber is a music-loving 17-year-old with wisdom beyond his years. Yes, I might be biased! From his early reluct...

Attention Parents of Teenagers! This is part 2 of a 3 part series on parenting teens. If you missed week 1, listen to it here. According to the CDC, mental health problems in youth often go hand-in-hand with other health and behavioral risks like increased risk of drug use , experiencing violence, and higher risk sexual behaviors . In part 2 of our 3 part series on raising teens, licensed therapis...

Attention Parents of Teenagers! We're kicking off a 3 week podcast series on parenting teens. Most typical youth ministries today produce nice, obedient kids who behave themselves - and then once they leave home, they leave the church and the faith. What are we (as the Church and as parents) doing wrong? I sit down to discuss this with Kara Powell, chief of leadership formation at Fuller Seminary,...

Today's conversation is about baggage. We all have it. Oftentimes it's heavy and difficult to carry. More than that, if we don't deal with our baggage, after time it will catch up with us. But not only us, if we don't deal with our baggage as business leaders, pastors, or even as parents, it'll impact the people around us. How do we deal with our baggage? That's what today's conversation is all ab...

Adam is back for this month's South Dakota series episode with Paul TenHaken, the mayor of Sioux Falls (South Dakota's largest city)! Mayor TenHaken first took office in 2018 and is currently serving his second (and final) term. He has amassed an impressive list of accomplishments for the city, which was named one of the best run cities in the country in 2021! But more importantly, Paul has done s...

In today's conversation, I spent time with my good friend, Sandy Millar. At 84 years old, Sandy has loads of wisdom to share so I sit down to ask him questions that were submitted by my friends, family and podcast listeners. We cover everything from facing your own mortality to being called to ministry. Sandy was the former vicar (pastor) of HTB Church and has been the pastor to some of the most i...