Life Between Sundays

This week, Adam sits down with the 2021 Olympic silver medal pole vaulter, Chris Nilsen! Chris shares his story and the two talk about Chris's journey from the University of South Dakota to the Olympics and his recent medal, his perspective on failure, what Chris has learned along the way about attitude and discipline, and so much more.

For this episode of The Conversation, Adam sits down with author, pastor, leader and friend Steve Carter to talk about the things beneath the things in our lives. We all have potholes in our lives formed by pain, trauma, or choices that we've made that we're tempted to fill with quick fixes rather than lasting repairs. Throughout this conversation, Steve guides us in asking the questions that will help us unearth the things we've buried, invite healing into the dark places of our lives, and take steps toward a new way of living where we find the true freedom promised by Jesus. Make sure to grab a notebook and pen before pressing play—this is an episode you won't want to miss! You can get a copy of Steve's newest book, The Thing Beneath the Thing, here: amzn.to/37QrMIz

This week on The Conversation, Adam sits down with leader, author, & his long-time friend, Tyler Reagin. Tyler and Adam delve into leadership - what to do as a new leader stepping into an organization, why fresh eyes are a gift to your organization, why caring for your team is foundational, when to push forward and when to slow down, and so much more. Get ready for an episode filled with wisdom and practical advice that will propel every leader forward. Get a copy of Leading Things You Didn't Start, here: amzn.to/3Ajf8hW Find out more about the 10Ten Project, here: 10tenproject.com

On this week's episode of The Conversation, Adam sits down with Scott Harrison, the founder of charity:water. Scott shares his story of radical transformation and how charity:water's mission of bringing access to clean and safe drinking water in developing countries around the world came about in a conversation that touches on entrepreneurship, generosity, impact, and the ways we're all connected. Get a copy of Scott's book, Thirst:A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World at amzn.to/3ihJcE0 To find out more about how charity:water is working to bring clean and safe drinking water to people around the world, go to charitywater.org/

For this episode of The Conversation, Adam brings relationship expert Debra Fileta on the podcast to talk about her new book, Are You Really Okay. Together, Adam and Debra dive into our spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health—getting honest about things like panic attacks, counseling in the church, and dealing with trauma. Get ready for a powerful episode that will change your relationship with your emotions for the better.

For this episode of The Conversation, Adam got to sit down with pastor, author, and world-changer, Louie Giglio to talk about not giving the enemy a seat at your table. We all face spiritual battles, whether we know it or not, but it's how we choose to face those battles that sets us apart when it comes to winning the battle for our mind. Throughout their conversation, Louie shares his wisdom on fighting the lies of the enemy, being a gatekeeper of your life, and maintaining a posture of humility—all pulled from his personal experience. Grab a pen to take some notes—this is an important episode! Grab a copy of Louie's newest book, Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, here: https://amzn.to/3kfzJP2

For this week's episode of The Conversation, Adam sits down with one of his leadership heroes and friend, author and podcast host Carey Nieuwhof. Together, Carey and Adam talk about how to be at your best using the framework of time, energy, and priorities from Carey's upcoming book. Whether you're a busy mom or a leader in your field, you'll want to hear what Carey has to say about recovering from burnout, saying no, and what it means to operate in your green zone. Make sure to pre-order a copy of At Your Best, due out in September, here: amzn.to/2SAY1HI. Here's a link to the book Carey is reading right now, Think Again by Adam Grant: amzn.to/3jqKRbv.

On this episode of The Conversation podcast, Adam chats with author, preacher, TV personality, and survivor Rosie Rivera. A survivor of sexual abuse, Rosie shares her journey of healing and forgiveness—how she moved from bitterness and revenge to wholeness and healing by allowing God to be her true defender. You can grab a copy of Rosie's new book, God Is Your Defender, here: https://amzn.to/3vwSzDg

In this week's episode of The Conversation, Adam gets the chance to talk with former member of Destiny's Child, Michelle Williams about her battle with depression. Michelle gets honest about how depression made her think suicide was her only way out. But through seeking help and learning how to "check in"—with herself, others, and God—Michelle was able to fight back, and she believes you can, too! If you or someone you love is battling depression, this is an episode you'll want to listen in on. Grab a copy of Michelle's book, Checking In, out now: https://amzn.to/3vR8Lzx