Life Between Sundays

A recent Pew Research Center study estimates that 31% of people raised in the Church become unaffiliated between ages 15 to 29 and an additional 7% of people raised in the Church become unaffiliated later in life, after the age of 30. Why is this happening? Why should a person consider staying? Is there anything that can or should be done? In today's conversation, I sit down with author and teache...

This second episode of the Rough Cut Thought series is about Celebrity Pastors, and more specifically about making assumptions. When I say "celebrity pastors" I mean the guys and gals you probably follow on Instagram—the ones with huge platforms, podcasts, and books you've maybe even read. (Or for you, it could be celebrity leaders or artists.) But more than my thoughts about celebrity pastors, th...

In today's conversation, Adam sits down with singer songwriter Naomi Raine! Naomi has been singing since the age of 2 and is a part of well known Maverick City Worship. You've maybe heard her voice in the song Jireh . In addition to singing on stage, Naomi is also a worship pastor at her home church. Adam and Naomi talk about how to keep a soft heart (and not become jaded), how to continue growing...

In today's episode of The Conversation, Adam sits down with Olympic Gold Medalist and 400m hurdle World Record holder, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. Sydney entered the track & field world's spotlight when she qualified for the Rio Olympics at only 16 years old, an accomplishment that was fueled heavily by fear. Sydney and Adam discuss the hurdles we face in life. For Sydney the obstacles have include...

As we start a brand new year, today I am kicking off a brand new series on the podcast called Rough Cut Thoughts. These episodes will share my unpolished thoughts on leadership, faith, & life that are still a work-in-progress inside of me. So instead of ending with a pretty bow, these episodes might end with more questions than answers. In that case, I'd love to hear your thoughts on what I share....

Christmas is a time often associated with joy but it can be very challenging for those who have lost a loved one. The Christmas season seems to highlight the profound loss even more. Licensed Therapist, Mary Weber, is back to help us unpack why the holiday season makes coping with death and grief feel harder and gives us practical tips for honoring ourselves, our feelings and those we have lost. F...

With no background in business or fashion merchandising, South Dakota native Laura Benson started an online boutique in her basement in 2010 with just $110. Over the course of 10 years, she turned it into a $17 million-a-year business! As an entrepreneur, Laura talks about the lonely road of ups and downs she experienced, including how she achieved a professional high and a personal low, simultane...

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, "It is estimated that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (57.8 million people)." And this is a time of year where many of us struggle with feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression and more. This week, Adam sits down with therapist Mary Weber (they're not related, but he wishes they were!) to talk about anxiety & depres...

Today's episode is one of the most powerful I've ever had. My guest is Ronnie Olivier. At age 17, Ronnie was convicted for murder and sentenced to life without parole in Angola prison, one of the most notorious prisons in America. As he sat in his jail cell, he called out to Jesus to ask for help, healing and hope. Twenty-seven summers later, he was miraculously released and shares his powerful st...

If you've ever felt stuck in your past, today's episode is for you. I sit down with Jason VanRuler, a licensed therapist (in my eyes, the best in our country), author, speaker, and coach. He's also someone who has dealt with his own past: childhood trauma, alcohol & drug use, and bouts of depression. More than anything else, Jason is my dear friend and someone who deeply loves Jesus. Jason has fou...

On this episode of The Conversation, Adam sits down with Jud Wilhite! Jud is a husband, father, pastor and best-selling author who has served at Central Church in Las Vegas since 2003. That's 20 years. In Vegas! During that time, Jud has led people through multiple times of crisis. Although these catastrophic events have certainly taken their toll, Jud hasn't tapped out! Around 2013, Jud saw some...

In today's conversation, Adam talks with one of the most well-known faces in TV, Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves! Julie is an American TV personality that has served as everything from reporter to co-anchor on several news and talk shows and has been the host of the American version of Big Brother for all 25 seasons it's been on air! Big Brother fans: in this episode, Julie shares her favorite...

"Follow your dreams" is the self-help message of our day. We are taught to dream big, work hard, and find true happiness in living our dreams. And so we spend our lives chasing after our dreams. But as we do, we can often be met with exhaustion, anxiety, and disappointment. Our circumstances may put our dreams in jeopardy, or even deny them—and then we're heartbroken. Or we achieve our wildest dre...

Over 40% of the world's population today (which is equal to more than 3 billion people) are still completely unreached by the gospel. This means ​that ​they'll ​be ​born, ​they will live ​and they will​ (literally) ​never ​​hear ​the ​good ​news ​of ​God's ​love ​in ​Jesus! Adam and his guest, David Platt, are both passionate about changing that (and talk about why all believers ought to care abou...

Adam is back for this month's South Dakota series episode with the amazingly talented Rebecca Swift! From celebrity self-makeovers, to singing on American Idol, to illustrating children's books, Rebecca Swift has done it all! While she is currently a licensed ​makeup ​artist and keeps busy by doing film & commercial makeup, Rebecca desires a quiet life outside the Hollywood spotlight (which she fo...

This is an episode that I legitimately hesitated to share… because I feel like I'm sharing some of the secret sauce I've been using over the last 6 years! No joke. Several years back I was introduced to John Ruhlin's work and I immediately began to implement it. If you are a business owner, a pastor, a person who wants to make a difference, or you want to love people well (did I hit everyone?), th...

In today's conversation, Adam sits down with Chad Greenway, former linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings. Chad is originally from Mount Vernon, SD where he was voted Gatorade Football Player of the Year as a senior in 2001. He went on to play college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes and was the first round draft pick for the Vikings in 2006 where he played his entire 11 year NFL career. Chad is a dev...

For many of us, the subject of healing can be super confusing (& even disorientating.) Does God still physically heal people? If so, why didn't God heal my loved one? Why don't I ever see healings take place? Have you ever prayed for physical healing for yourself or someone else and not seen God come through? Same here. Adam sits down with author and his former Asbury Seminary professor Dr. Steve...

As an Asian-American woman who has been a preacher since age 19, Faith Eury Cho knows what barriers are present in many churches today. In this episode, Adam & Faith discuss some of the specific challenges Asian-American women face both inside the Asian-American Church and outside of it. Instead of allowing these barriers to limit her, they've inspired her to help bring about change. In 2020, she...

Adam is back with another honest conversation around faith, Jesus, and the Church. These are questions that many of us (Christians and non-Christians) have that maybe we've always struggled to answer or maybe we've never had the courage to wrestle with. Adam is joined by a live audience and Justin Brierley. Justin is a freelance writer, speaker and broadcaster from England who has become known for...

How can you believe in God with all the evil in our world? Seriously, why do terrible things happen to good people? How can the Bible possibly be true when it was written by humans? Do you struggle with doubts about God? Join us for an honest conversation about Faith and Christianity in this live interview with Justin Brierley. Justin is a freelance writer, speaker and broadcaster from England who...

In the face of suffering (grief, envy, loss), is it possible to live with hope rather than despair? In today's conversation, Adam sits down with author, speaker and psychiatrist Curt Thompson. They discuss how God can transform these things into lasting peace that surpasses all understanding. While suffering is a reality of life. We don't have to stay in it. Friends, if you're going through a toug...

Adam is back for this month's South Dakota series episode with two South Dakotans who are playing their sport at the highest level! Walker Duehr, from Sioux Falls, SD is currently playing in the NHL for the Calgary Flames. He is the only South Dakotan to score a goal in NHL history (watch it  here )! Walker credits his success to his Midwest upbringing, which taught him preparation and a strong wo...

This week's guest needs no introduction, John Maxwell. #legend John is a #1 NY Times bestselling author, coach, speaker, pastor and thought leader who has sold more than 24 million books in 50 languages. Each year Maxwell speaks to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations and many of the world's top business leaders and I got to sit down to talk with him about communication. John discusses wha...

In today's conversation, I sit down with Brad Montague, a New York Times bestselling author of books for kids and former kids. You may know Brad as the creator of the series Kid President. His newest mission,  The Fantastic Bureau of Imagination , is about keeping the world's creativity going through dreaming AND doing. In this episode, Brad speaks so beautifully about the gifts and talents God ha...