The Art of Friendship with Kim Wier

Home late from work. Too many commitments. No time for making friends. This is the life we lead. But what if you could make new friends without even getting in your car? Our neighborhoods are full of potential for new and meaningful friendships for those willing to open the doors. Kim is joined by Chris and Elizabeth McKinney, authors of Placed for a Purpose, to give inspiration and practical idea...

What if you could improve any relationship in your life in just one month – even if the other person won’t cooperate? It turns out that Kindness is the superpower that can bring about remarkable changes. Social researcher Shaunti Feldhahn joins Kim with some remarkable research plus the how-to’s for getting results in your life. Shaunti is the author of The Kindness Challenge. Kim Wier is a speake...

What would you say if a friend asks you why you trust the Bible? How do you know it’s true? How can you point them to the answers they seek? Join Kim and historian and scholar Rod Gragg, author of The Word: The History of the Bible and How It Came to Us, for answers to the questions we are afraid a friend might ask. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book...

Just when we need it most, hope can be hard to find. What seemed certain in the light is often filled with doubt in the darkness. Join Kim and Neurosurgeon and author Dr. Lee Warren on a search through the darkness of uncertainty for the light of hope. Dr. Warren, the author of I’ve Seen the End of You, has walked through the darkness with hundreds of terminally ill patients and personally through...

A hurt here. A disappointment there. Painful things ignored can plant seeds of bitterness that take root and grow into broken relationships and joyless living.       Join Kim and Biblical counselor Dr. Stephen Viars and take the first steps in overcoming bitterness by dealing with it at the root. Dr. Vias is the author of Overcoming Bitterness, Moving from Life's Greatest Hurts to a Life Filled wi...

The cost of depression is high, but it doesn’t have to cost relationships. Join Kim and Leslie Vernick,, a licensed clinical social worker and relationship coach, for some foundational principles to help equip you for supporting someone you love on their journey though depression. Leslie is the author of The Emotionally Destructive Relationship. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible t...

As life gears back up post-pandemic, your calendar will soon fill up. How long will it be before you are overcommitted and overwhelmed by busyness again with no time for what matters most? Kim is joined by leadership expert Garland Vance, author of Getting (un) Busy, to expose the hazards of busyness to your life and the strategies to enjoying a purposeful but un-busy life Kim Wier is a speaker, r...

We take the companions around us for granted, but there is a scientific reason – and there is a way to correct it. From understanding the brevity of life to resisting the urge to friend-hop, there are ways elevate your friendships. Kim continues the conversation with clinical psychologist Kelly Flanagan to explore how imperfect love makes room for relationships and people to thrive. Kelly is the a...

If you have ever been discouraged by the high calling of unconditional love, this conversation is for you. When unconditional love fails in our human hands, companionship can actually thrive. Join Kim and clinical psychologist Kelly Flanagan to explore how “lessor” love makes room for relationships and people to thrive. Kelly is the author of True Companions. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show...

What if you knew in 2019 that pandemic was on the horizon? How would you have prepared to face it? We can’t change the past, but we can learn to watch the horizon for things yet to come. Kim is joined by Chuck Bentley, CEO of Crown Financial, to point to “gray swans” on the horizon that could mean trouble ahead, with wisdom on how to prepare. Chuck is the author of Seven Gray Swans, Trends that Th...

Do you face doubts about who God is? Has your faith been shaken by circumstances that make you question what you thought you knew? If you are tired of hiding your doubts, join Kim and fellow doubter, Austin Fischer, a pastor who says doubts are part of real faith. Austin is the author of Faith in the Shadows, Finding Christ in the Midst of Doubt. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible...

Do you manage your schedule, or does your schedule manage you? Life is full of demands that can quickly fill up our schedule and push out people. In this conversation, Kim is joined by super-achiever Pam Farrel, who shares the simple but effective plan to getting things done while keeping relationships a top priority. Pam is the author of 52 books, including Get It Done, Girl: Maximizing Your Mome...

Divorce breaks every part of a person’s life, including their sense of identity; but there is a path back to wholeness. Whether divorce is in your story, or the story of a friend who needs your engagement, this conversation will equip to put the pieces of your life back together.  Kim welcomes Tracie Miles, author and Proverbs 31 Ministry speaker, who shares the keys she learned for living unbroke...

Are you ever surprised by your own reactions?  Past fears, hurts and insecurities can come out of nowhere to drive present behavior in damaging ways, hurting relationships and hindering our own growth. Join Kim and guest, Joel Malm to unmask the real culprits at the root of your frustrations, fears and anger. Joel is the author of Fully You and the founder of Summit Leaders.    Kim Wier is a speak...

We vow for better or for worse, but too soon the better days are gone. When marriage begins to sour or just grow stale, friendship can be the answer. Kim is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Ron Welch to explore the simple choices that can bring better back to your marriage. Dr. Welch, a marriage is a marriage and family counselor and author of 10 Choices Successful Couples Make: The Secret to L...

We make countless decisions every day – what to wear, what to take in our coffee, what to eat for dinner; but can also be paralyzed by the big ones. When that happens, our lives are held hostage to indecision and even our relationships suffer. Join Kim and friend Jen as they welcome New York Times Best Selling Author, Emily Freeman, author of The Next Right Thing, who has some surprisingly simply...

Christmas is for family – and friends! The holiday season is the perfect time to cultivate friendships, both old and new. Join Kim and friend, Pam McCune of City Cru and NBS2Go, as they brainstorm creative ideas for growing and investing in relationships with words, time and service – plus some great bonus tips for friending your family this Christmas. Pam and Kim are friends and co-authors ofRede...

Family gatherings can mean family drama, but so can every day life. Being a family is easy. Being a family that gets along can be a challenge. In Part 2 of Kim’s conversation with Rob Rienow, discover strategies to help heal the little hurts so they don’t become big ones. Rob is the author of Healing Family Relationships. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of th...

Every family has hurts and wounds from our relatives. Some are just bumps and friction, but others cause pain or estrangement. Yet God has equipped us to lead the way to peace and reconciliation. Join Kim and Rob Rienow to discover how to begin the process that leads to peace in family relationships. Rob is the author of Healing Family Relationships. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bi...

What is your Enneagram personality number? You may know your number, but do you know how it helps or hinders friendships? If your friendships are stale or hit a rocky spot, it could be a personality problem. Healthy personalities lead to healthy friendships. In this Part 2 episode, Kim continues a conversation with Enneagram coach and author Elisabeth Bennett to unpack the nine personality types a...

If your friendships are stale or hit a rocky spot, it could be a personality problem. Healthy personalities lead to healthy friendships. Kim is joined by Enneagram coach and author Elisabeth Bennett to unpack the nine personality types and how each can be a great friend. With insights to help you see red flags and tips for growing friendships, the conversation will equip you to go deeper with the...

Why can’t I control my anger? Or stop overeating? Or wasting time online? Why can't make progress in my spiritual life? Or fall the same stupid temptations over and over again? Setting goals is never as easy as keeping them. From losing weight to getting organized, our will power often lets us down – but what if there was another way? Join Kim and guest Drew Dick to discover how brain science and...

The election may be over, but the culture wants us to continue picking sides. Now our relationships are damaged, our enemies lists is growing and community has disappeared. If you are tired of the polarization, this episode is for you Kim in joined by Dan White, author of Love over Fear, with a simple solution for winning back friends and winning over enemies. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk sho...

Divorce. Miscarriage. Failure. Natural Disaster. Your friend is in crisis and you don’t know how to help, so you pull back leaving her more alone. What if you could feel confident pressing in? Kim is joined by renowned therapist, Dr. H. Norman Wright to explore the essentials of helping friends through suffering, without hurting. Dr. Wright is the author of 90 books including What to Say When You...

The right to vote is sacred; knowing the right way to vote can be maddening. In an environment when talking about politics can lose you a friend, where should you turn to help clarify the issues that will shape your vote? For Christians, there is only one Friend whose agenda is 100% reliable. God’s call to be salt and light to the world extends to the voting booth. and He has given us a voter’s gu...