Life Between Sundays

Roger Spahr is the pastor who led me to Christ, encouraged me to pursue ministry, and even had the idea for a new church in Sioux Falls that eventually became Embrace. In this conversation, we talk about discipleship, recognizing the gifts God has placed in people, stepping outside our comfort zones, and learning to follow where God is already working. Roger also shares some of the God moments that shaped his ministry and why, no matter what season of life we're in, there's always another mountain God is calling us to climb. Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Mission Haiti is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to love Jesus, love others, and make disciples in the country of Haiti. They live out that mission by training and coming alongside current and future leaders for the cause of Christ. To learn more, visit Mission-Haiti.org Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit https://www.verneide.com/ Subscribe to Life Between Sundays on YouTube and watch the full episode: youtube.com/@adamaweber Sign up for The Crew: https://www.adamweber.com/thecrew

Sometimes the best conversations happen when you least expect them. In this episode, I'm taking the podcast downtown and having conversations with people I've never met before - about faith, doubt, prayer, church, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in everyday life. One conversation especially stuck with me. I met Sky, who grew up around Christianity but has wrestled with what she sees and hears from Christians today. We talked honestly about politics, spiritual questions, church hurt, creativity, and what she thinks about Jesus. We also talk about something I know a lot of us wrestle with: How do you actually talk about your faith with people who don't go to church? I share some simple ways to start those conversations through praying for opportunities, asking questions, sharing your story, inviting someone along, and most importantly, letting the way we live point people toward Jesus. Because following Jesus isn't about having all the right answers or forcing a conversation. Sometimes it starts with simply being willing to sit down, listen, and love someone well. Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: First Interstate Bank has a mission to help people and their money work better together. They do this by ensuring clients can manage their money conveniently wherever they are while also providing the friendly service. They have over 300 locations throughout 14 states! For more information and to find a location near you, visit https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/ Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit https://www.verneide.com/ Subscribe to Life Between Sundays on YouTube and watch the full episode: youtube.com/@adamaweber Sign up for The Crew: https://www.adamweber.com/thecrew

I've known Jon Weece for a long time, and every time I get around him, I walk away with something I need to think about. Jon and I sat down and talked about a little bit of everything, from what 26 years of ministry has taught him, to staying humble and kind, dealing with criticism without becoming bitter, and remembering that our identity is rooted in who we are, not what we do. We also talked about something I think a lot of men struggle with: friendship. How do you make good friends as an adult? How do you find people who will encourage you, challenge you, and help you become more like Jesus? Jon has a ton of wisdom, but what I loved most about this conversation is how honest and practical it was. This one is full of things I think all of us can take with us into whatever season of life we're in. boonebrothers.org Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: First Interstate Bank has a mission to help people and their money work better together. They do this by ensuring clients can manage their money conveniently wherever they are while also providing the friendly service. They have over 300 locations throughout 14 states! For more information and to find a location near you, visit https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/ Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit https://www.verneide.com/ Subscribe to Life Between Sundays on YouTube and watch the full episode: youtube.com/@adamaweber Sign up for The Crew: https://www.adamweber.com/thecrew

Ashley Weece has a way of saying the thing you're thinking, but maybe haven't had the courage to admit. In this conversation, we talk about what it really means to live with integrity, how to know if God is calling you into ministry, and why faithfulness in the small things matters more than chasing the big moments. Ashley shares her story from growing up in Kansas and learning from her faithful grandparents to planting Iron Coast Church in Maine with her husband - and opens up about balancing ministry, motherhood, and the pressure to perform. We also have an honest conversation about women in ministry, how churches can better encourage and develop leaders, and why your calling is never about building your platform. It's about glorifying Jesus. Whether you're wrestling with your purpose, leading where you are, or simply trying to stay faithful in this season, I think this conversation will encourage you. Remember: consistency and faithfulness win the day. Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: International Justice Mission is a global nonprofit working to end slavery and violence around the world, taking special care of survivors from the moment they're rescued all the way through their healing and restoration. To learn more and support their mission, visit ijm.org Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit https://www.verneide.com/ Subscribe to Life Between Sundays on YouTube and watch the full episode: youtube.com/@adamaweber Sign up for The Crew: https://www.adamweber.com/thecrew

This week I'm answering your questions! We dive into everything from calling, ambition, and leadership to the Holy Spirit, mentors, self-awareness, and how to know where God is leading you. Along the way, there are a few laughs, a couple football stories, and some honest reflections on the lessons I wish I would've learned much earlier in life. Thanks for sending in such meaningful questions. I always love these conversations because they're the same things many of us are wrestling with every day. Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Mission Haiti is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to love Jesus, love others, and make disciples in the country of Haiti. They live out that mission by training and coming alongside current and future leaders for the cause of Christ. To learn more, visit Mission-Haiti.org Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit https://www.verneide.com/ Subscribe to Life Between Sundays on YouTube and watch the full episode: youtube.com/@adamaweber Sign up for The Crew: https://www.adamweber.com/thecrew

Some of the best conversations start with honest questions. In this Ask a Pastor episode, I'm joined by my friend Travis Waltner as we tackle some of the toughest questions you've been sending in - from dinosaurs and the age of the earth to prayer, Revelation, the Old Testament, and how to read the Bible wisely. We talk about why not every question has a simple answer, why faith and science don't have to be enemies, and why Jesus is the foundation of our faith. Along the way, we share a few laughs, admit where there's mystery, and hopefully encourage you to keep asking good questions. Whether you've been following Jesus for years or you're just trying to make sense of what you believe, I hope this conversation reminds you that God isn't afraid of your questions, and neither are we. Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: First Interstate Bank has a mission to help people and their money work better together. They do this by ensuring clients can manage their money conveniently wherever they are while also providing the friendly service. They have over 300 locations throughout 14 states! For more information and to find a location near you, visit https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/ Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit https://www.verneide.com/ Subscribe to Life Between Sundays on YouTube and watch the full episode: youtube.com/@adamaweber Sign up for The Crew: https://www.adamweber.com/thecrew

In this episode, I sit down with J.R. Briggs to talk about something that can change the way we follow Jesus, lead others, and build relationships: asking better questions. We discuss why Jesus asked so many questions, how curiosity keeps our hearts soft, and the simple questions that can lead to deeper conversations, greater wisdom, and a more meaningful life. Whether you're a leader, a parent, or just trying to grow in your faith, this conversation is full of practical takeaways for life between Sundays. References: The Loneliness of Leadership with Carey Nieuwhof https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GdBYgryOnYWckjaCnbC4V?si=0cff7d629d82403d Mission Haiti is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to love Jesus, love others, and make disciples in the country of Haiti. They live out that mission by training and coming alongside current and future leaders for the cause of Christ. To learn more, visit Mission-Haiti.org Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit https://www.verneide.com/ Subscribe to Life Between Sundays on YouTube and watch the full episode: youtube.com/@adamaweber Sign up for The Crew:https://www.adamweber.com/thecrew

What does it actually mean to be a man in today's world? In this episode, I sit down with pastor, author, and leader Joby Martin for a conversation about biblical manhood, faith, leadership, parenting, and the challenges facing men today. Joby shares why so many men feel stuck between passivity and aggression, and how God's design offers a better path. We talk about what it means to lead your family well, stay engaged in your faith, find the right people to walk alongside you, and avoid letting success at work come at the expense of what matters most. We also tackle a topic many parents are wrestling with: youth sports. How do you balance competitive athletics, church, family, and faith without losing sight of what matters most? Joby offers practical wisdom for parents trying to navigate those tensions. Whether you're a husband, father, leader, or simply someone wanting to follow Jesus more faithfully in everyday life, this conversation is packed with encouragement, challenge, and practical wisdom for life between Sundays. Preorder Joby's Newest Book: https://a.co/d/09j5BM31 International Justice Mission is a global nonprofit working to end slavery and violence around the world, taking special care of survivors from the moment they're rescued all the way through their healing and restoration. To learn more and support their mission, visit ijm.org Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit https://www.verneide.com/ Subscribe to Life Between Sundays on YouTube and watch the full episode: youtube.com/@adamaweber Sign up for The Crew: https://www.adamweber.com/thecrew

In this episode of Life Between Sundays, I'm sitting down and answering some really honest questions about faith, grief, parenting, baptism, purpose, and how we actually follow Jesus in everyday life. I share the unexpected story of how I became a pastor, talk through what it looks like to trust God while still pursuing goals, and unpack a few topics Christians have wrestled with for a long time - including infant baptism vs. dedication. References: Wild at Heart by John Eldredge https://a.co/d/03EL50cB Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scazzaro https://a.co/d/09BvfCRp The Intentional Father by John Tyson https://a.co/d/0ahBp6xY Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: First Interstate Bank has a mission to help people and their money work better together. They do this by ensuring clients can manage their money conveniently wherever they are while also providing the friendly service. They have over 300 locations throughout 14 states! For more information and to find a location near you, visit https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/ Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit https://www.verneide.com/ Subscribe to Life Between Sundays on YouTube and watch the full episode: youtube.com/@adamaweber Sign up for The Crew: https://www.adamweber.com/thecrew

This week on Life Between Sundays, I sat down with Tim Ross for one of the most honest and needed conversations I've had on the podcast. We talked about peace, pressure, leadership, burnout, vulnerability, and what it looks like to stay human while serving others. Tim shared openly about the rhythms that have helped him slow down, protect his family, and refuse to let success define him. From putting his phone on "Do Not Disturb" for three years to saying "home is the win," this conversation challenged me deeply. We also went into some heavier but incredibly important topics - silence, temptation, mental health, therapy, pastoral pressure, and why vulnerability might actually be one of the greatest gifts we can give each other. There were multiple moments in this conversation where I honestly felt like I was in a counseling session myself. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, restless, stretched thin, or just trying to hold it all together, I think this episode will meet you right where you are. Buy Tim Ross' new book, The Missing Peace: How to Be Held Together When You're Falling Apart: https://a.co/d/0aRFG28j Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Tommy John has thousands of five star reviews for a reason! They sell the most comfortable undershirts, modern polos, and loungewear you'll find. I promise you are gonna love it! Check them out today at tommyjohn.com Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit https://www.verneide.com/ Subscribe to Life Between Sundays on YouTube and watch the full episode: youtube.com/@adamaweber Sign up for The Crew:https://www.adamweber.com/thecrew