The Art of Friendship with Kim Wier

History is full of friendships that show odd couples can often be our most meaningful relationships. One of those is the unlikely friendship of C.S. Lewis and Dorothy Sayers. Kim is joined by author Gina Dalfonzo with an insightful look at the formational friendship between this married mystery writer and longtime bachelor literary giant. The lessons from their friendship might inspire you to cult...

We are living in a new normal, and now more than ever before, we are facing an identity crisis. You are what you do – but what if you don’t do what you used to? You are what you experience – but now there is no place to go. You are who you know, what you own or who you raise – or are you? Kim is joined by leadership expert Daniel Im to explore the truth about identity in a changing world and its i...

Somethings are easy to put back in balance, like the tires on your car. But what do you do when life is out of balance? Just one area out of kilter can effect all the others. Money problems make us anxious. Relationship problems make us overeat. Work drama makes us cranky. If that sounds familiar, it is time for a tune up. Join Kim for the second part of a conversation with wellness expert Julie V...

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Do you reach for comfort food when feeling stressed, or pull away from friends when money is tight? Would you like to bring your life into balance and achieve the well-being you long for? The world may be out of kilter, but you don’t have to be. Join Kim for a two-part conversation with wellness expert Julie Van Orden and discover how interrelated al...

There is only one instance in the Bible where God specifically choses a friend for us. He tells us to be friends with Israel. As historic peace deals are being signed in the Middle East, we are reminded of God’s call to make friends with this nation at the heart of God’s unfolding plans. Kim is joined by Middle East expert Joel Rosenberg to better understand why this friendship is so important. Jo...

In this episode, Kim introduces a new regular feature, Just Between Friends, beginning with the topic of waiting. It can be hard to endure seasons of wait. We are all being taxed by long wait for the pandemic to pass. Good friends listen, commiserate but then move forward together. If you are tired of your own waiting season, listen in as Kim welcomes Bex McLennan, who captured her daughter’s melt...

Everything seemed to be going great and then your friendship ends, but you aren’t sure what went wrong. Friend break-up can be painful, but they can also be avoidable. Join Kim and guest, Dr. Laurel Shaler to discover the classic relationship mistakes that lead to broken friendships and what it takes for a healthy reset.  Dr. Shaler is a professor, counselor and author of Relational Reset. Kim Wie...

Social media has tremendous potential to bring people together, but it is also a place where relationships go to die thanks to the cancel culture. Today it takes thoughtful consideration to get the best out of online platforms and avoid the pitfalls. Kim is joined by media expert Daniel Darling, author of A Way with Words, to share wisdom for our online presence.  Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk...

It is never too late to grow up emotionally and transform relationship in the process. The process involves understanding what others perceive about you and a willingness to hear what they have to say. It’s hard, but the pay off is huge in devoping intimate relationships. This is Part 2 of Kim’s conversation with Marc Schelske,. author of The Wisdom of the Heart, with free resources at marcalansch...

Break downs, blow ups or shut downs. We are full of emotions and too often, they manage us more than we manage them. When that happens, life and relationships suffer. Kim’s guest, Marc Schelske, asks what if we learned to listen to our emotions rather than stuff them or let them explode? Emotional maturity is the key to navigating well through our ever-changing lives. Marc is the author of The Wis...

Hours spent scrolling through social media does more than help us catch up on our friends lives. It often leaves us feeling that we don’t measure up to their lives. But it’s not just online. Comparing and competing is our national pastime that is feeding our insecurities and undermining our friendships. Join Kim and guest  Shannon Popkin, author of Comparison Girl, and get off the comparison train...

We know that to err is human, but if forgiving is divine, how in the world can we ever do it? Kim is joined by Ruth Graham, the daughter of famed evangelist Billy Graham, to explore why forgiveness is so difficult to offer yet so essential to our relationships. Ruth, who shares her own journey learning to forgive and accept forgiveness, is the author of Forgiving My Father, Forgiving Myself.   Kim...

A sure way to sabotage relationships is to refuse to deal with our junk. Our brokenness becomes a hazard to anyone who gets too close. If we want healthy friendships, we have to be healthy and whole. Join Kim and guest Jennifer Watson, author of Freedom, on a gusty pursuit of breakthrough. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, The Art of Friendship and...

The world is full of phonies, but so are too many of our relationships. In this episode, Kim is joined by Key Life founder Steve Brown, to explore the fears and habits form masks that conceal the true us from others, and how God’s love propels us into the kind of intimate relationships we long to enjoy. Steve is the author of Hidden Agendas.  Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teac...

Episode summary (longer description) Mothing comes with hugs and kisses and the joy of raising kids, but it can also bring isolation, challenges and frustration. That is why you were not meant to mom alone. Join Kim and guest, Jill Savage, author and mom-mentor, to discover how your efforts to build meaningful friendship is actually good for your whole family.  Jill is the author of Better Togethe...

The girl trip photo on Instagram includes all your friends having a great time – without you. We’ve all been there, feeling the sting of being left out. It could sideline us with hurt and embarrassment, or it could motivate us to expand our tribe. Kim is joined by Amberley Neese, author of The Belonging Project, to share how practicing the 52 “one another” statements in the Bible can improve your...

The mother-daughter connections is a powerful relationship that shapes who a woman becomes when she is grown and how she relates to others in her life. It isn’t enough to just “get over” past hurts or places of confusion. We can’t be wholly present until we confront the past and see it healed. Kim is joined by author and lay counselor Debbie Alsdorfbecause when it comes to mothers and daughters, I...

Work and family often leave no time for men to connect with other men, but that comes at a cost – for everyone. But time isn’t the only roadblock, so Kim is joined by David Smith, author of Who’s Got Your Back, to explore the real issues and help men (and and the women who love them) find solutions.  Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, The Art of Fri...

As mistrust  between cultural groups grows across our nation, the people of God have a unique opportunity to lead the way in building “a house” the Lord will bless. Kim is joined by MelindaJoy Mingo, who brings a unique perspective of a minister, a professor a diversity expert, and an African-American woman who believes friendship is the catalyst for meaningful and lasting life change. Melinda Joy...

Too often, we navigate around people who hold viewpoint that differ greatly from our own. Even when close friends disagree with us, the conflict can be damaging. What if, instead of butting heads or running the other way, we had the skills to welcome differences and engage without fear. Kim is joined by renowned communication expert, Tim Muehlhoff, author of I Beg to Differ, who offers four questi...

Being nice certainly makes other people like us, but is it the best way to keep healthy relationships? Kim and guest Sharon Miller explore the practice and the costs of being too nice, the alternative to keeping the peace and how to move past the “just be nice” mindset that is undermining friendships. Sharon Miller is a ministry leader and author of, Nice: Why We Love to be Liked and Why God Calls...

Have you ever wanted to invite someone over but stopped because it was too big a task to get the house in order? Does organizing and cleaning take all your margin leaving less time for people? Clutter-busting expert Kathi Lipp joins Kim to show how a few simple lifestyle changes can give you both physical and emotional margin, relieve stress and improve relationships. Kathi Lipp is the author of T...

When times are hard, friends need to stand together to find the courage to keep moving forward. When Sheri Hunter lost her husband suddenly, it was friends who dared her to live with courage, and stood by to help her do it.  Sheri joins Kim to talk about how we can become that kind of friend for others. Her friend Jen joins the conversation as well.  Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bi...

Sharing our feelings and our confidences is one of the best parts of friendship, but it turns out we have something even better share –Jesus. This, though, can feel intimidating. On this episode, Kim walks through the process of framing our story so that we can effectively and confidently share it so others so they too can find life. Kim is joined by Jerry McCune, a national director with the outr...

When it comes to picking friends, we are so glad God picked us but we often feel apathetic about choosing Him. What does it take to move past the “all about me” relationship we have with God and grow into the intimate friend He invites us to be? Join Kim and guest Phylicia Masonheimer, author of Stop Calling Me Beautiful, for an honest conversation that tackles our less than loving feeling toward...