Author: Austin Adamson

The Christian life does not promise we are exempt from pain, but that God can use every aspect of our lives for His purpose. In this episode, Tom chats with Rob Roozeboom—husband, dad, evangelist, and longtime leader—for an honest and encouraging conversation about calling, perseverance, and trusting God through seasons of challenge. Together they talk about: Rob’s journey of being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy (MS) and how he reminds himself of still being chosen How Rob’s wife made God’s love real and relatable in his life Starting RISE...

Tom and Dustin laugh their way through the latest episode of the RESGEN Giving Life Podcast as they share stories that will both entertain you and encourage you in your faith.  In this conversation, you’ll hear about: The improbable story of Dustin getting on America’s Got Talent and winning the competition How God moved powerfully in Dustin’s life at a youth conference God restoring Dustin’s parents’ marriage when all hope seemed lost Keeping our eyes open to see the magical moments that surround us every day How a rainstorm led to...

What happens when the plans you had for your life are changed in an instant? In this episode of The Giving Life Podcast, Tom sits down with Trenton Bass—a former standout athlete whose life changed forever after a high school football injury, and whose faith, identity, and purpose were reshaped in the aftermath. In this conversation, Trenton opens up about: Losing his identity as “the athlete” and discovering who he is in Christ beyond his on-field performance, ability, and success The first days after his injury, and how God met him in the uncertainty of the...

How do we as men live our lives with more intentionality, consistency, and purpose?In this episode, Tom sits down with Brian Stroh—husband, dad, pastor, leader, and certified DISC trainer—for a conversation about identity, leadership, and fulfilling God’s calling.Together they talk about: How we are shaped in and through the storms of life What has kept him pastoring at the same church when ministry burnout and transitions are so common How faithfulness shapes the man you’re becoming, not just the work you’re doing What Brian learned about living with steadiness from...

What does it look like to lead with integrity in a world that’s forgotten what it looks like? In this episode, Tom sits down with Randell Beck—husband, father, grandfather, Hall of Fame journalist and editor, and longtime mentor—for a powerful and candid conversation about leadership, character, and influence. Together they discuss: What decades in journalism taught Randell about truth, humility, and owning your mistakes His journey from being a college dropout to being a three-time member of the Pulitzer Prize Board How his relationship with his father influenced...

What do you do when God calls you into something you never expected—and asks you to trust Him in the process? In this episode, Tom sits down with Phill Tague—husband, dad, pastor, and author of the new book Jesus, Be the Centerfold: Choosing Covenant Faith over Airbrushed Christianity—for a vulnerable conversation about calling, obedience, and faithfulness. Together they talk about: How God redirected Phill’s life and ministry in surprising ways The heart behind his new book and what “airbrushed Christianity” is costing us Why covenant faith invites us into...