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Author: Austin Adamson

Ep.117: Josh Dotzler

What does it look like to pursue God’s purpose with your whole life—not just part of it? On today’s episode, we are bringing you into the room of our most recent RESGEN Men’s Lunch where Josh Dotzler, a follower of Jesus, husband, father, author of 3 books, and CEO of ABIDE (Omaha, NE), shares a bit of his story, the universal and unified purposes we all have, and how our personal GPS can direct us towards the unique purpose God has for us. Tom then sits down with Josh for a conversation on purpose, living intentionally, and the responsibility we have as men to influence...

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Ep.116: John C. Maxwell

In this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Tom has another meaningful and life-giving conversation with best-selling author and leadership expert, John C. Maxwell, in front of the RESGEN Men’s Summit 2026 crowd.  Tom asks John several questions on these topics: Commitment to Lifelong Learning Necessity of Having a Mentor  Choosing Your Friends Wisely Advice To Young People Consistency Over Intensity This is definitely a conversation you will want to share with your relational world! The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a...

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Ep.115: Tyler Dickerhoof

What happens when success starts to compete with your identity? In this episode, Tom sits down with Tyler Dickerhoof—follower of Jesus, husband, father, leader, and coach—for a conversation about leadership, identity, and becoming the man God is calling you to be. Together they talk about: The season where Tyler realized the success he was building didn’t align with the calling he was meant to live Tyler’s new book, The Things We Hide, and the 4 walls we must face to lead with authenticity Why self-awareness is not optional if you want to lead people with...

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Ep.114: Kevin Engbers

What does it really mean to build a life filled with true wealth? In this episode, Tom sits down with Kevin Engbers, a follower of Jesus, husband, dad, grandfather, and business owner, for a conversation about finances, intentionality, and building a legacy that counts for eternity. Together they talk about: The kind of wealth we should desire to pass on to your children and grandchildren How Monday morning questions deepened relationships and created meaningful moments for Kevin and his family What his dad’s fishing boat meant to him and how it taught him what...

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Ep.113: Nick Ovenden

How do you know if the life you’re building is truly the one God is calling you to live? In this episode, Tom sits down with Nick Ovenden—husband, dad, leader, and president of GreatLIFE—for a conversation about calling, stewardship, and becoming the kind of man who leads with both strength and surrender. Together they talk about: The moment Nick realized knowing about God wasn’t the same as walking with Him Why true leadership is about developing people, not just driving results How stewarding your health impacts the way you show up at home, work, and in your...

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Ep.112: John C. Maxwell

On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Tom has a meaningful and helpful conversation with best-selling author and leadership expert John C. Maxwell in front of a live audience the night before RESGEN Men’s Summit 2026.You are invited to listen in as Tom asks John a variety of questions on the topics of:– Faith– Failure– Leadership– Mentorship– And so much more…The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others. Watch the video version on YouTube...

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