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The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast is a podcast all about leadership, change and personal growth. The goal? To help you lead like never before—in your church or in your business. Carey interviews top business and church leaders like Seth Godin, Adam Grant, Nancy Duarte, Simon Sinek, Cal Newport, Patrick Lencioni, Tim Keller, Annie F. Downs, Andy Stanley, Craig Groeschel, Rob Pelinka, Michael Hyatt, Christine Caine, John Mark Comer, Henry Cloud, Gordon MacDonald, Francis Chan, Lysa TerKeurst, Ian Morgan Cron and many more. For insightful posts on leadership, change and personal growth, episode transcripts and podcast show notes, go to https://careynieuwhof.com/.
- 2043 - CNLP 840 | The Dangerous Side of Leadership: Andy Stanley on Being "Special" And Letting Influence Go To Your Head
Andy Stanley offers some piercing insights on the dangerous side of leadership: how leaders get off course, what happens when you develop a court or entourage that adores you but won't tell you the truth, why resisting being 'special' is so important, and how to leverage the gift of leadership well so you last in the long run.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH: A BARNA INTENSIVE
On November 10th, I'm teaming up with Barna for a three-hour leadership intensive called AI and the Future Church, where you'll get never-before-seen research on how pastors and congregations are actually using AI, and leave with a one-page plan including the language for the AI policy your church needed yesterday.
Register at barna.com/aiandthefuturechurch
GENERIS
I've partnered with Generis to bring Generosity360 to your church, a coaching cohort for churches with annual giving between $250,000 and $750,000.
You'll join other churches, and a Generis consultant will guide you to build a lasting culture of generosity, with bonus courses inside The Art of Leadership Academy at no extra cost.
Enrollment for 2027 is open now, with cohorts starting in January.
Go to generis.com/carey.
GLOO
The Gloo Feed is a free, regular text that delivers the latest research, trending topics, and updates from across the Church, without the noise.
Text CAREY to 46816 to join for free.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 - 1h 08min - 2042 - CNLP 839 | Philip Anthony Mitchell on Overcoming Jealousy, Surviving a Suicidal Season, How to Lead If Your Church Doesn't Grow (And If It Explodes), and Answering His Critics
Philip Anthony Mitchell has the number-one book in the world, but only a few years ago, he nearly quit and nearly ended his life.
In a deeply candid interview, he opens up about jealousy, depression, preaching that lands, and leading when your church stalls or explodes.
Then he answers his critics head-on.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH: A BARNA INTENSIVE
On December 1st, I'm teaming up with Barna for a three-hour leadership intensive called AI and the Future Church, where you'll get never-before-seen research on how pastors and congregations are actually using AI, and leave with a one-page plan including the language for the AI policy your church needed yesterday.
Register at barnaaiandthefuturechurch.com
COMPASSION
Compassion International partners with churches of all sizes to help your congregation reach the world's most vulnerable children with the gospel. They equip your church with free family resources, church-wide experiences, and direct connections to global missions.
Go to compassion.com/carey and fill in the Church Partnership section.
THE CHOSEN
Season 6 of The Chosen begins the powerful journey to the cross, and your church can host a free Early Access screening of the first episode now through November 14. Give your people and your community a meaningful, memorable experience.
Learn more at ComeAndSee.net/church.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 - 1h 34min - 2041 - CNLP 838 | "I Don't Want to Be That Guy": Chuck DeGroat on Shame, Burnout, the Limits of Spiritual Disciplines and the Nervous System
Chuck DeGroat has spent years helping pastors after the crisis hits. In this conversation, he explains why shame does more damage than fear, what your nervous system is trying to tell you before you burn out or hit a crisis in ministry, and why spiritual disciplines alone won't save you.
If you're a young leader or starting to see the cracks in ministry, listen closely.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH: A BARNA INTENSIVE
On November 10th, I'm teaming up with Barna for a three-hour leadership intensive called AI and the Future Church, where you'll get never-before-seen research on how pastors and congregations are actually using AI, and leave with a one-page plan including the language for the AI policy your church needed yesterday.
Register at barna.com/aiandthefuturechurch
GLOBAL CHRISTIAN RELIEF
Global Christian Relief supports persecuted believers in places like Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria, and Iran, bringing Scripture where it's restricted and providing emergency relief when crisis hits. When you stand with the global church, you're not supporting a cause. You're standing with family. Check them out at gcrelief.org
GLOO
Gloo is the technology platform for the faith and flourishing ecosystem. They handle your tech and help you connect with the people you're trying to reach, so you can stay focused on the mission instead of burning nights holding your systems together.
If you're tired of spinning plates, go to gloo.com/grow
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 - 1h 12min - 2040 - CNLP 837 | The Overcorrection Against Church Growth: Andrew Hopper on Why We Shouldn't Celebrate Church Decline
Andrew Hopper saw his church plant grow to 1000 in two years, and almost nobody understood how hard that actually was. Especially when you planted at 28 years-old.
In this conversation, he tackles church growth critics, and opens up about the tightrope of leading crazy growth in public.
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🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH: A BARNA INTENSIVE
On November 10th, I'm teaming up with Barna for a three-hour leadership intensive called AI and the Future Church, where you'll get never-before-seen research on how pastors and congregations are actually using AI, and leave with a one-page plan including the language for the AI policy your church needed yesterday.
Register at barna.com/aiandthefuturechurch
COMPASSION
Compassion International has been a trusted partner of mine for years. They're reaching the most vulnerable children with the gospel and working with churches of all sizes to do it. They equip churches with free family resources, church-wide experiences, and global partnerships with local churches serving children in poverty.
Find out more and watch my conversation with Compassion's CEO Jimmy Mellado at compassion.com/carey.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 - 1h 09min - 2039 - CNLP 836 | The Strengths, Weaknesses and Moral Failures of the Mega-Church Movement: Jimmy Mellado on Healthy Growth, Scale, and Lessons from an Olympian
Jimmy Mellado unpacks what the church growth movement got right and wrong from the 90s through 2010s, why concentrated power without governance breaks leaders, the ingredients that go into moral failure, and what scale costs a pastor.
Plus, he shares lessons from his time as an Olympian. This one's for leaders who've mistaken growth for health.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
AI and the Future Church has been out for a few weeks, and the most common question I'm getting is: what do I actually do about it?
That's why we built an AI Hub as a companion to the book — it helps you see where your church stands, what to address first, and how to lead your team through the shifts ahead.
Get your copy wherever books are sold, and access the AI Hub at aifuture.church
GLOO
If you're tired of wrestling with technology and guessing whether your marketing is actually working, Gloo handles both. They bring real engineering talent and smarter reach strategy so you can stay focused on the mission while they handle what's behind the scenes. Go to gloo.com/grow to learn more.
THE CHOSEN
The new season of The Chosen launches exclusively on Prime Video November 15, and from now through November 14, churches can show the first episode for free.
Visit comeandsee.net/church to sign up, and mark your calendar for The Chosen Crucifixion, opening exclusively in theaters March 12, 2027.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 - 1h 40min - 2038 - CNLP 835 | How to Trust God When You Don't Understand: John Ortberg, Ann Voskamp, and Toni Nieuwhof on Wanting to Give Up and What They Would Believe If They Weren't Christians
John Ortberg, Ann Voskamp, and Toni Nieuwhof get personal about the questions faith doesn't answer easily: what they'd believe if they weren't Christians, why suffering isolates us, wanting to quit, and what Dallas Willard told John about painful seasons.
Plus, all proceeds from HonestToGodBook.com go to empowering youth education in developing nations through Convoy of Hope and Compassion.
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FUND THE FUTURE MASTERCLASS
Most churches are stuck having transactional conversations about money when what actually holds up is a culture of generosity, and that culture is much easier to build now, before you're in a crisis.
Go to careynieuwhof.com/fundthefuture to access the Fund the Future Masterclass with Craig Groeschel, Chris Hodges, and more.
BELAY
Your energy should go toward what you were actually called to do: leading.
Text CAREY to 55123 and get a free resource called The Giving Shift. THE EXCHANGE WITH ED STETZER
Each week on The Exchange, Ed Stetzer brings together theologians, pastors, and researchers for thoughtful, timely dialogue about where the church is headed and how leaders can respond faithfully.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 - 1h 45min - 2037 - CNLP 834 | Everything You Know About Multisite Church is Wrong! What the Largest Multisite Study Ever Done Actually Found with Warren Bird and Sean Morgan
Warren Bird and Sean Morgan bust the "8,000 multisite churches" myth with real numbers from the largest multisite study ever done (there are only 1800).
Multisite churches are just 0.5% of all churches, yet they reach 10% of churchgoers, and that share is growing.
Tune in for an hour of the most detailed data on multisite churches ever done, and what you can learn in the process.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
AI and the Future Church has been out for a few weeks, and the most common question I'm getting is: what do I actually do about it?
That's why we built an AI Hub as a companion to the book — it helps you see where your church stands, what to address first, and how to lead your team through the shifts ahead.
Get your copy wherever books are sold, and access the AI Hub at aifuture.church
GLOO
Join Gloo and Prison Fellowship for a free three-part webinar series with research-backed ways to strengthen discipleship and prepare your church for meaningful fall outreach.
Watch it on-demand at gloo.com/angeltree. SUBSPLASH
61% of church staff are already using AI tools, but most tools weren't built for ministry. Subsplash built AI tools specifically for pastors — analyze giving trends, streamline your media process, and set up automated workflows that keep people from falling through the cracks.
Head to subsplash.com/carey and save $500 when you sign up.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 - 1h 20min - 2036 - CNLP 833 | The Problem with Going Viral: Seth Godin on the Truth About Influencers, Status and Affiliation and Why You Should Avoid The Race to the Bottom in AI
Seth Godin returns to explore the problem with going viral, the truth about influencers, why you don't want to play the game of gaining more and more influence online, how status and affiliation drive everything, and why you should avoid the race to the bottom in AI.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I wrote AI and the Future Church to give church leaders a practical playbook for what's ahead. It's built around three shifts every church leader needs to make, and it's grounded in what's actually happening right now.
Learn more at careynieuwhof.com/ai
THE CHOSEN
Season 6 of The Chosen begins the powerful journey to the cross. Your church can host a free Early Access screening of the first episode now through November 14.
Learn more at ComeAndSee.net/church.
GLOO
Gloo connects churches with donors, audiences, and partners through trusted channels, so the people who need you can actually find you. Learn more at gloo.com/grow. COMPASSION
As a church leader, you're called to help your congregation live out both the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. Compassion International is a powerful partner for that mission.
Visit compassion.com/carey and fill out the Church Partnership section to connect with their team.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 - 58min - 2035 - CNLP 832 | Building Your Personal Board of Directors: Annie F. Downs on AI Friendship vs. Real Friends and Why Christians Need to Stay in the Secular World
Annie F. Downs joins the show to talk about why every leader needs a personal board of directors and who actually belongs there.
Carey and Annie discuss why AI friendship can never replace the real thing and why Christians need to stay in the secular world instead of retreating from it.
Plus, we get a massive update on her recent marriage and what that does to her singles ministry.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I wrote AI and the Future Church to give church leaders a practical playbook for what's ahead. It's built around three shifts every church leader needs to make, and it's grounded in what's actually happening right now.
Learn more at careynieuwhof.com/ai
THE CHOSEN
Season 6 of The Chosen begins the powerful journey to the cross. Your church can host a free Early Access screening of the first episode now through November 14.
Learn more at ComeAndSee.net/church.
GLOBAL CHRISTIAN RELIEF
Global Christian Relief supports persecuted Christians in places like Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria, India, and Iran—bringing Scripture where it's restricted, emergency relief when crisis hits, and long-term support for the Church.
When you give to the global church, you're not supporting a cause, you're standing with family. Check them out at gcrelief.org.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 - 1h 34min - 2034 - CNLP 831 | Is AI Worse for Mental Health Than Social Media? Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard Interview Carey Nieuwhof
We missed what social media would do to human flourishing. We can't afford to miss what AI is about to do, especially to the next generation.
Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard sat down with Carey Nieuwhof on AI, mental health, employment, and the isolation it's accelerating, and why the church might be the one place AI can't replace.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I wrote AI and the Future Church to give church leaders a practical playbook for what's ahead. It's built around three shifts every church leader needs to make, and it's grounded in what's actually happening right now.
Learn more at careynieuwhof.com/ai
THE CHOSEN
Season 6 of The Chosen begins the powerful journey to the cross. Your church can host a free Early Access screening of the first episode now through November 14.
Learn more at ComeAndSee.net/church.
GOMPASSION
For almost 75 years, Compassion International has partnered with churches around the world to empower the most vulnerable children to become thriving followers of Jesus Christ.
Check out Compassion.com/carey and head to the Compassion Sunday section—a great first step for your church to get involved and raise up children to follow Christ and change their families and communities.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 - 1h 06min - 2033 - CNLP 830 | AI Parenting Advice: James Kelly on Whether AI Is Sinful in Nature and the Killer App Trap
Faith Tech's James Kelly sits in rooms with the people building AI companies and models, and he's blunt about what that means for your kids. He unpacks the Killer App Trap, why he won't let his own kids use AI companions yet, and reflects on how AI itself is subject to the fall.
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🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I wrote AI and the Future Church to give church leaders a practical playbook for what's ahead. It's built around three shifts every church leader needs to make, and it's grounded in what's actually happening right now.
Learn more at careynieuwhof.com/ai
CONVOY OF HOPE
Toni and I personally traveled to the field and witnessed firsthand the amazing impact of our Convoy partnership. The work is impressive and the need is great.
Your gift to Convoy of Hope will help make the difference. Join Toni and I in supporting this great ministry. convoyofhope.org/carey.
SUBSPLASH
When a first-time visitor fills out a connect card or someone signs up to volunteer, most churches drop the ball on the follow-up. Subsplash Workflows is a drag-and-drop board where every task gets a checklist, a due date, and a person responsible so nothing sits unassigned.
Head to Subsplash.com/CAREY for $500 off when you sign up.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 - 1h 18min - 2032 - CNLP 829 | The Race To Replace Humans Is Already On: Will Jones' Fight To Ban Superintelligent AI and What Most Leaders Have No Idea Is Coming
The AI Frontier labs are building AI to do what YOU do, only faster and cheaper. And most leaders have no idea what's coming.
Will Jones of the Future of Life Institute says this is the part nobody tells you: the more you lean on it to keep up, the more replaceable you make yourself.
Will Jones, an AI safety researcher fighting to ban superintelligence, walks through the race to AGI, what it does to your work, and whether you should use AI or resist it.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I wrote AI and the Future Church to give church leaders a practical playbook for what's ahead. It's built around three shifts every church leader needs to make, and it's grounded in what's actually happening right now.
Pre-order before September 15th at careynieuwhof.com/ai and you'll get the full executive summary AND audiobook for free!
BELAY
BELAY helps church leaders reclaim their time by personally matching them with highly-vetted, U.S.-based Executive Assistants and Financial Experts.
They're giving away a free copy of Feedback that Fuels Growth, a practical guide to delivering feedback with clarity and care and building a culture of trust on your team.
Text CAREY to 55123
GLOO
Gloo and Prison Fellowship have teamed up for a free, three-part, on-demand webinar series with research-backed insights from Barna, practical ministry examples, and actionable next steps to help your church build meaningful community connections.
Watch all three sessions anytime at gloo.com/angeltree.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 1h 12min - 2031 - CNLP 828 | The Giving Disruption Coming for the Church: Pat Gelsinger on AI and Mental Health
Former Intel and VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger talks about what AI is doing to us and our churches. He unpacks the mental health toll of social media (and what's coming next), the job loss scenarios leaders aren't ready for, how AI will reshape giving in the church, and why engaging high-net-worth individuals matters now.
Plus: will the AI optimists or pessimists be proven right?
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I wrote AI and the Future Church to give church leaders a practical playbook for what's ahead. It's built around three shifts every church leader needs to make, and it's grounded in what's actually happening right now.
Pre-order before September 15th at careynieuwhof.com/ai and you'll get the full executive summary AND audiobook for free!
CONVOY OF HOPE
With every breaking news story of disaster, help is already on the way through our friends at Convoy of Hope. Last year they trained nearly 50,000 farmers, empowered 80,000 women, and made sure 677,000 children woke up to a nutritious meal.
Join Toni and me in supporting this great ministry at convoyofhope.org/carey.
CHURCH GROWTH ENGINE
If your church has faithful people, solid preaching, and genuine love for God but still feels stuck, Church Growth Engine's free guide "Why Do Good Churches Get Stuck?" identifies ten fixable problems and gives you practical steps toward thriving ministry.
Get it free at churchgrowthengine.com/actionplan.
COMPASSION
Compassion partners with churches of all sizes to reach the most vulnerable children with the hope of the gospel, providing free family resources and church-wide mission experiences.
Check out compassion.com/carey, drop your information in the Church Partnership section, and someone from Compassion will reach out.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 - 1h 30min - 2030 - CNLP 827 | The Questions About AI Leaders Never Ask: AI Girlfriends, Truth and Deepfakes, and Best and Worst Case Scenarios
You use AI. Have you thought about what it's doing to your church, the people you're reaching, or your soul?
James (JP) Poulter flips the mic to interview Carey! They discuss AI girlfriends, deepfakes, and the best and worst case scenarios nobody's naming.
There's a shift happening in your church and your community right now, and most church leaders haven't caught up.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I wrote AI and the Future Church to give church leaders a practical playbook for what's ahead. It's built around three shifts every church leader needs to make, and it's grounded in what's actually happening right now.
Pre-order before September 15th at careynieuwhof.com/ai and you'll get the full executive summary AND audiobook for free!
CHURCH GROWTH ENGINE
If your church has faithful people, solid preaching, and genuine love for God but still feels stuck, Church Growth Engine's free guide "Why Do Good Churches Get Stuck?" identifies ten fixable problems and gives you practical steps toward thriving ministry.
Get it free at churchgrowthengine.com/actionplan.
STUDIOC
Our friends at StudioC built the free Church Communications Grader to show you exactly where your church's communication is strong and where people are slipping through the gaps.
In about three minutes, you'll get a score, your biggest opportunity, and practical recommendations based on your role.
Take it free at studioc.org/carey.
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 - 1h 35min - 2029 - CNLP 826 | How to Preach Through Controversial Topics: Charlie Dates on What White Preachers and Black Preachers Can Learn From Each Other and Preaching So a Dead Room Wakes Up
Charlie Dates started preaching at eight, lining up chairs in his living room. Now he's one of Chicago's most respected pastors.
He joins Carey to talk about whose approval you're really preaching for, why a major donor once walked out mad, how to wake up a dead congregation, and what white and Black preachers desperately need to learn from each other.
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BRUSHFIRE
Your staff and volunteers give everything to make ministry events happen. Brushfire has been helping churches manage registrations, check-in, communication, and reporting in one place for over 20 years, all for one monthly subscription for qualifying churches. Save on Brushfire at brushfire.com/Carey
CONVOY OF HOPE
When disaster strikes anywhere in the world, Convoy of Hope is already moving. Last year alone, they served 677,000 children with daily meals and empowered tens of thousands of farmers and women across the globe. Your gift makes a real difference. Visit convoyofhope.org/carey
GLOO
Gloo has built a network that connects ministries and nonprofits with Christians who are already engaged through trusted podcasts and content channels like this one. If you want to reach an audience like this, visit gloo.com/grow
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - 1h 19min - 2028 - CNLP 825 | What Destroys Leaders: Eric Geiger on Preaching to Your Own Sins and On Disappointing Your Staff
Eric Geiger, senior pastor of Mariners Church, joins Carey to talk about what actually brings leaders down, the personal and systemic reasons for moral failure, why a lot of us end up preaching to our own sin, and how to disappoint the staff you used to work directly with without losing them as your church grows.
If you lead people, listen in.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
Carey's new book, AI and the Future Church, releases September 15th. Pre-order before September 14th and you get a free Executive Summary and the audiobook. Go to careynieuwhof.com/ai to grab your copy and lock in those bonuses before they're gone.
GLOBAL CHRISTIAN RELIEF
Global Christian Relief supports persecuted believers in places like Nigeria, Pakistan, Iran, and Syria, bringing Scripture, emergency relief, and long-term support so the Church can remain and grow strong. Check them out at gcrelief.org.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 - 1h 12min - 2027 - CNLP 824 | A $37 Million Building Campaign with a Church of 900 People: Aaron Graham on Big Vision and The Key to Talking About Hot Button Topics
Aaron Graham is leading a $37 million building campaign with 900 people and explains exactly how to inspire people to give to something much bigger than themselves.
Carey and Aaron also cover what it's like to be held hostage by an enemy army at ten years old, how to unite a congregation in a divided world, and how to tackle cultural lies.
🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK!
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
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ALPHA
Alpha is a free 10-week resource that helps your church invite and welcome people who are asking real questions about faith. You create the space, Alpha provides everything else. Start with the free 3-Step Alpha Launch Plan at alphausa.org/carey.
BRUSHFIRE
Brushfire has been helping churches manage registrations, check-in, communication, and reporting for over 20 years. For qualifying churches, they offer a subscription designed to help your ministry grow. Save on Brushfire at brushfire.com/carey.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 - 1h 12min - 2026 - CNLP 823 | Winning Back Lost Customers: Will Guidara on Customer Service Pet Peeves, What Simon Sinek Taught Him About Speaking, and Whether AI Will Harm (or Help) Hospitality
Every leader loses customers. Few know how to win them back. Will Guidara, the restaurateur behind Eleven Madison Park and author of Unreasonable Hospitality, joins Carey to talk about taking the anxiety out of service, the customer-service pet peeves that drive him crazy, what AI is actually doing to hospitality, and the lesson Simon Sinek taught him about leading people.
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS ACADEMY
First Impressions Academy gives guest experience leaders live coaching and practical training to help your church make a better first impression. Try it free for 30 days with code CAREY30 at ficonf.com/academy.
GLOO
Gloo is a technology platform built for the faith and flourishing ecosystem. They handle the tech and digital marketing so your church can find and connect with more people in your community. Learn more at gloo.com/grow.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 - 1h 03min - 2025 - CNLP 822 | Seven Signs AI Wrote Your Sermon, What Your Voice Actually Is, and New Study on AI's Impact on the Brain That Should Scare Every Pastor
Should you use AI to write your sermon? Maybe not. Three years after ChatGPT, we don't just sound the same. We're starting to think the same, or not think at all. Enter brain rot.
Carey walks through seven tells that give away AI writing, shows you how to find the voice only you have, and unpacks a new study on cognitive surrender that every pastor needs to hear before next Sunday's sermon.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
Carey's new book, AI and the Future Church, is built on three shifts that anchor your church through the change ahead. Make Sundays non-downloadable. Build shock absorbers for the crises heading your way. Fortify your integrity before AI exposes what you'll fall for. Pre-order now at aifuture.church.
CHURCH GROWTH ENGINE
Church Growth Engine is the free weekly newsletter for pastors who want real growth without compromising depth. Every Tuesday, research-backed insights on what's actually working in churches your size. Subscribe free at churchgrowthengine.com
BELAY
Your church's finances matter, but bookkeeping isn't why you answered the call. BELAY's U.S.-based financial experts handle the numbers so you can stay focused on leading and serving. Text CAREY to 55123 for their free Blueprint for Growth resource.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 - 28min - 2024 - CNLP 821 | Finding Your Voice as a Young Preacher: Tyler Staton on the Gift of Imagination and What Getting Sick Taught Him About Pace
Most young leaders try to sound like someone else long before they sound like themselves. Tyler Staton, lead pastor at Bridgetown Church, talks about finding your voice as a preacher and writer, what a season of sickness taught him about pace, why addiction thrives when you're moving too fast, and the gift of imagination you're probably wasting.
Slow down for this one.
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THE ART OF PREACHING
After 30+ years of preaching, I've made pretty much every mistake you can make as a communicator. That's why I created The Art of Preaching, a step-by-step course to help you break free from panic and preach with clarity, confidence, and impact. Enroll now at theartofpreachingcourse.com.
SUBSPLASH
Analyze giving trends, streamline your media workflow from livestream to social, and automate follow-up so no one falls through the cracks. For leaders already stretched thin, head to subsplash.com/carey and save $500 when you sign up.
IF THE TREE COULD SPEAK
Tim Tebow's new book, If The Tree Could Speak, tells the story of Jesus' sacrifice from the perspective of the cross itself, with stunning illustrations that make it genuinely moving for any age.
Pick up a copy wherever books are sold.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 - 1h 16min - 2023 - CNLP 820 | Required Listening: Eric Peterson and Winn Collier on Eugene Peterson's Battle Over Not Losing HIs Soul, Workaholism, Bono and Celebrity, And the Tension to Create a Contemplative Life
In Part 3 of this summer's Required Listening, Eugene Peterson's son, Eric Peterson, and biographer Winn Collier talk about Eugene Peterson's battle to avoid losing his soul, his struggle to overcome his workaholic tendencies, Bono and celebrity, and the tension he had to overcome to create a contemplative life.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
I'm releasing a new book this September called AI and the Future Church, a pastoral playbook for leading your church through the biggest disruption of our lifetime. Pre-order it now at aifuture.church, on Amazon, or wherever you buy books.
BRUSHFIRE
Most ticketing platforms provide cookie-cutter technology, but Brushfire has been helping churches for over 20 years manage registrations, check-in, communication, and reporting all in one place for one monthly subscription cost for qualifying churches.
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GLOO
Gloo connects ministries and nonprofits with donors, churches, and audiences that are already looking for what they offer—through channels and networks those people already trust.
If you know your mission matters, but you're struggling to get it out there, that's exactly the problem Gloo was built to solve.
If you need a real marketing partner, someone who actually gets this space, go to gloo.com/grow to start that conversation.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 - 1h 36min - 2022 - CNLP 819 | Required Listening: Eugene Peterson on the Rhythms of a Reflective Life, The Challenges of Leading Through the 1960s, and the Origin of the Message
In Part 2 of this summer's Required Listening, Carey interviews Eugene Peterson weeks before he retired from public life.
Carey talks to Eugene about the origin of the Message and the life rhythms he and his wife Jan adopted that helped produce the legacy millions have appreciated. Plus, they discuss what it was like to lead through the turbulence of the 1960s.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
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GLOBAL CHRISTIAN RELIEF
Global Christian Relief supports persecuted brothers and sisters in places where following Jesus carries a real cost — Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria, Iran, and more — bringing Scripture, emergency relief, and long-term church investment. When you give to GCR, you're not supporting a cause, you're standing with family. Visit gcrelief.org.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 - 26min - 2021 - CNLP 818 | Required Listening: Gordon MacDonald on the View From 80 and 15 Lessons On What Really Matter in Life and Leadership
In this inaugural episode of Required Listening, Carey talks to Gordon MacDonald. For his 80th birthday, Gordon MacDonald wrote down the 15 leadership and life lessons he's learned so far.
He unpacks all of them here: how to stop cheating the people closest to you, how to survive doubt and obscurity, why you reinvent your interior life every decade, and how to ask the questions that open a heart.
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BRUSHFIRE
Brushfire has been helping churches manage registrations, check-in, communication, and reporting for over 20 years, all in one easy-to-use platform. Save by visiting brushfire.com/Carey.
ALPHA
Alpha is a free resource that gives your church a step-by-step guide to host conversations where people can explore Christian faith together over a meal, no pressure. Download your free 3-Step Launch Plan at alphausa.org/carey.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 - 1h 47min - 2020 - CNLP 817 | Grieving Your Ministry Wounds: Father Ronald Rolheiser and John Mark Comer on Getting Past Bitterness and Giving Your Life and Death Away
Father Ron Rolheiser has thought longer and harder about grief, aging, leadership, bitterness, and surrender than almost anyone alive.
John Mark Comer joins me to co-interview him on what ministry actually costs, why so many leaders end up bitter, and what it looks like to give your life away before it's taken from you.
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ART OF PREACHING
If you're still writing your sermon Saturday night and replaying the mistakes Monday morning, The Art of Preaching is for you. It's a step-by-step course that's helped over 3,500 preachers write and deliver messages that land. Until July 15th, grab it for fifty dollars off at theartofpreachingcourse.com.
VISITOR REACH
Use the free Digital Health Assessment to see how many people are searching 'church near me' in your area.
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GLOO
Gloo is the technology platform for the faith and flourishing ecosystem. They exist to serve the people who serve others.
They do two things really well: they handle your technology, and they help you find and connect with people.
If you're a church or a nonprofit or a ministry and you're tired of spinning plates, go to gloo.com/grow
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 - 1h 39min - 2019 - CNLP 816 | The Brutal Reality of Pastoring: John Ortberg on Leadership Pain, the Introvert's Ministry Dilemma, and Dealing With the Job You Didn't Sign Up For
John Ortberg has spent decades leading churches, writing books, and teaching leaders. But every leader has parts of the job they're not naturally good at. In this conversation, John opens up about pain in leadership, what it's like to be an introvert in ministry, and how to handle the work you'd rather avoid.
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ART OF PREACHING
If you're still writing your sermon Saturday night and replaying the mistakes Monday morning, The Art of Preaching is for you. It's a step-by-step course that's helped over 3,500 preachers write and deliver messages that land. Until July 15th, grab it for fifty dollars off at theartofpreachingcourse.com.
FREE WHEELCHAIR MISSION
80 million people with disabilities in developing countries can't get to work, school, or church because they have no way to move. Free Wheelchair Mission provides durable wheelchairs completely free to recipients across 95 countries.
For about $100, you can give someone their independence back.
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Thu, 09 Jul 2026 - 1h 18min - 2018 - CNLP 815 | The Death of Secularism: Matt Chandler on Why Pastors Shouldn't Wear Capes and When the Church Is All Wood and No Fire
Matt Chandler doesn't pull punches. The lead pastor of The Village Church joins Carey to talk about why wearing a cape doesn't help anyone, the death of secularism, and why the church is all wood and no fire.
Matt also opens up about the moment he almost quit, what Spurgeon taught him about suffering, and why he stopped neglecting the Holy Spirit.
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ART OF PREACHING
If you're still writing your sermon Saturday night and replaying the mistakes Monday morning, The Art of Preaching is for you. It's a step-by-step course that's helped over 3,500 preachers write and deliver messages that land. Until July 15th, grab it for fifty dollars off at theartofpreachingcourse.com.
BELAY
BELAY gives you U.S.-based assistant or accounting support tailored to your church so you can lead instead of manage. Text CAREY to 55123 for a free copy of The Freedom Framework.
RIGHT NOW MEDIA
God's Kids from Right Now Media is a brand-new elementary and preschool curriculum launching this fall. Head to RightNowKids.org/access to schedule a free demo.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 - 1h 01min - 2017 - CNLP 814 | Networking Without the Awkward: Michael Bungay Stanier on Better 1:1s and Building a Path No One Else Is Walking
Networking feels fake because most people do it wrong. Michael Bungay Stanier has a better way. In this conversation, MBS breaks down how to connect without the cringe, the seven questions you need to ask to run 1:1s that actually matter, and build a career path nobody handed you.
Plus: a deep dive into self-publishing and viral marketing.
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SERMON PREP CHALLENGE
July 7th through 9th, my team and I are running a free three-day challenge to help you get two weeks ahead on your sermon prep. There's a one-hour call each day, and if you stick with it, by Thursday you'll have a two-week buffer built in. It's free.
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MINISTRY BRANDS
Get the 2026 Annual Church Giving Report from Ministry Brands.
This free report breaks down the latest trends in church generosity, digital giving, donor behavior, and financial engagement — all designed to help church leaders make smarter decisions in a changing ministry landscape.
CHURCH SALARY
Trying to figure out what to pay your team fairly? Church Salary gives you personalized compensation recommendations built on the largest church-specific salary database in the world. Head to ChurchSalary.com/carey.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 - 1h 23min - 2016 - CNLP 813 | Church Trends Update: Your Congregation Is Being Discipled 49 Hours a Week (And Not By You), The Wrong Convo About AI, Women Leaving, and the Anti-Celebrity Pastor
Six months into 2026, four church trends deserve a closer look. Algorithms are discipling your congregation 49 hours a week. AI's biggest threat isn't prompts—it's disruption on a scale the church isn't ready for. Women are still leaving, and now we know why. And a new kind of megachurch pastor is quietly emerging.
Here's what's changing and what to do about it.
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SERMON PREP CHALLENGE
July 7th through 9th, my team and I are running a free three-day challenge to help you get two weeks ahead on your sermon prep. There's a one-hour call each day, and if you stick with it, by Thursday you'll have a two-week buffer built in. It's free.
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MINISTRY BRANDS
Get the 2026 Annual Church Giving Report from Ministry Brands.
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LIFESTONE MINISTRIES
Adult Bible Teacher gives you a verse-by-verse exposition of every week's lesson, built-in discussion questions, practical points, research helps, and lesson preparation notes. Everything you need to walk into your classroom with confidence every quarter.
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Thu, 25 Jun 2026 - 34min - 2015 - CNLP 812 | Creativity Is the Church's Lost Superpower: Al Gordon on How Stress and Algorithms Are Killing Your Imagination and How to Unlock Creativity in Your Team
Most leaders don't think of themselves as creative. Al Gordon says that's the lie keeping you stuck. Al, founder of Renaissance, lead pastor of SAINT in East London, talks about why creativity is the church's lost superpower, how stress and algorithms are quietly killing your imagination, and what it actually takes to unlock creativity in yourself, your team, and your church.
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SERMON PREP CHALLENGE
July 7th through 9th, my team and I are running a free three-day challenge to help you get two weeks ahead on your sermon prep. There's a one-hour call each day, and if you stick with it, by Thursday you'll have a two-week buffer built in. It's free.
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MINISTRY BRANDS
Get the 2026 Annual Church Giving Report from Ministry Brands.
This free report breaks down the latest trends in church generosity, digital giving, donor behavior, and financial engagement — all designed to help church leaders make smarter decisions in a changing ministry landscape.
GLOBAL CHRISTIAN RELIEF
Global Christian Relief serves persecuted Christians in places like Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria, India, and Iran. They bring Scripture where it's restricted, provide emergency relief when crisis hits, and give long-term support so local churches can remain and grow.
When you give to GCR, you're standing with family.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 - 1h 15min - 2014 - CNLP 811 | The Myth of 10,000 Hours: David Epstein on How Creativity Actually Works and Why Constraints Set You Free
New York Times bestselling author David Epstein talks about why Malcolm Gladwell's 10000-hour rule isn't accurate, how he and Malcolm became friends, how creativity actually works (what you can learn from Dr. Seuss), and why constraints and limits set you free.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
A world growing more artificial by the day is going to produce people starving for what's real. And the church has been answering that hunger for two thousand years.
Carey's book, AI and the Future Church, walks you through three shifts every church needs to make now to be prepared for whatever change AI brings.
Pre-order is open now. You can find it at careynieuwhof.com/ai or search for AI and the Future Church on Amazon.
LIFESTONE MINISTRIES
Adult Bible Teacher from Lifestone Ministries gives you a verse-by-verse exposition of every week's lesson, built-in discussion questions, practical points, research helps, and lesson preparation notes. Everything you need to walk into your classroom with confidence every quarter.
MINISTRY BRANDS
Get the 2026 Annual Church Giving Report from Ministry Brands.
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Tue, 16 Jun 2026 - 1h 22min - 2013 - CNLP 810 | The End of Anxiety? Joshua Becker on Spiritual Minimalism and When Enough is Enough
Former pastor, minimalist, and New York Times bestselling author Joshua Becker returns to the podcast. He discusses why he left ministry to pursue a fresh calling, how minimalism can usher in an end to anxiety, when enough is enough, and how decluttering can be good for your soul.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
A world growing more artificial by the day is going to produce people starving for what's real. And the church has been answering that hunger for two thousand years.
Carey's book, AI and the Future Church, walks you through three shifts every church needs to make now to be prepared for whatever change AI brings.
Pre-order is open now. You can find it at careynieuwhof.com/ai or search for AI and the Future Church on Amazon.
VICTORY BEYOND THE CUP
The World Cup is underway and billions of people across every culture and background are gathering together.
Victory Beyond the Cup has two free kits you can access. One, for pastors to help you cast vision and equip your church, and another that your people can use to host watch parties that feel natural, not forced.
Visit victorybeyondthecup.com to access these free tools.
ALPHA USA
If your church is ready to open a door for the people in your community who are searching, Alpha has a free 3-Step Launch Plan that shows you exactly how to get your first gathering off the ground.
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Thu, 11 Jun 2026 - 1h 18min - 2012 - CNLP 809 | Get Past Broke Thinking In Your Church: The Lean Startup's Eric Reis on When To Take A Risk and Why Harder is Easier
New York Times bestselling author Eric Ries applies his startup philosophy to churches. Carey and Eric cover how to know when to take a risk, how to get past broke thinking in your church, and why the harder path is often easier.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
A world growing more artificial by the day is going to produce people starving for what's real. And the church has been answering that hunger for two thousand years.
Carey's book, AI and the Future Church, walks you through three shifts every church needs to make now to be prepared for whatever change AI brings.
Pre-order is open now. You can find it at careynieuwhof.com/ai or search for AI and the Future Church on Amazon.
JONI & FRIENDS
Joni and Friends exists to bring Gospel hope and dignity to people living with disability—and they do it in a real, hands-on way.
Over 250,000 wheelchairs delivered internationally, tens of thousands of special needs families served at Family Retreats every year, and Bibles put into the hands of people who've never had access to one.
If you want to get involved, give, volunteer, or just learn more, head to joniandfriends.org/carey.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 - 56min - 2011 - CNLP 808 | Why Leadership Is Designed to Kill You: Nicole Martin on Leading Christianity Today in a Divided, Rapidly Changing World
Nicole Martin made history as Christianity Today's first Black female CEO — and took the hits that come with it.
In this conversation: the backlash, Billy Graham's original vision, how the magazine is advancing and speaking into a polarized world, and why leadership is designed to kill you.
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AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH
A world growing more artificial by the day is going to produce people starving for what's real. And the church has been answering that hunger for two thousand years.
Carey's book, AI and the Future Church, walks you through three shifts every church needs to make now to be prepared for whatever change AI brings.
Pre-order is open now. You can find it at careynieuwhof.com/ai or search for AI and the Future Church on Amazon.
BELAY
BELAY pairs pastors with U.S.-based Financial Experts who bring clarity and confidence to your numbers. Their support is fractional, flexible, and tailored to your church so you get exactly what you need, within your budget.
Not sure where to start? Download BELAY's free resource: "The Small Business Guide to Outsourced Accounting."
SPIRE CONFERENCE
You're juggling a lot. And it's easy for development to get pushed to "someday."
SpireConference 2026 is happening September 29 through October 1 in Indianapolis. Spire is one of those environments that helps your team step back, get clarity, and move forward together with real momentum.
Learn more at spire.network
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 - 1h 11min - 2010 - CNLP 807 | How to Make Your Life Burnout-Proof: Burnout 20 Years Later, Part 2
Twenty years after burnout almost took him out, Carey is back with Part 2—the recovery playbook.
You don't need to get back to normal. Normal is what burned you out.
In this solo episode, Carey shares seven strategies to burnout-proof your life: stop managing time and start managing energy, move to a fixed calendar, guard your green zone, and stop letting the wrong people hijack your best hours.
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LIFESTONE MINISTRIES
Adult Bible Teacher gives you a verse-by-verse exposition of every week's lesson, built-in discussion questions, practical points, research helps, and lesson preparation notes. Everything you and your volunteers need to lead with confidence every quarter. Available in standard and large-print editions.
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GLOO
Gloo has built a way to reach Christians who are already engaged, already reading, listening, looking for resources that line up with what they believe—podcasts like this one, trusted publishers, quality content channels.
If you're a business, ministry, or nonprofit that wants to get in front of an audience like this, that's exactly what their network is for. You're not buying a random ad placement. You're reaching people who are already leaning in.
If your organization wants to be featured in spots like this one, contact Gloo by visiting gloo.com/grow.
COMPASSION CANADA
Compassion Canada has spent over 70 years partnering with local churches — including my own, Connexus — to release children from poverty in Jesus' name through real, on-the-ground community transformation. Head to compassion.com/carey and click the Canada link to find out how your church can get involved.
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Thu, 28 May 2026 - 32min - 2009 - CNLP 806 | I Was Almost Ministry Road Kill: Burn Out 20 Years Later, Part 1
Twenty years ago this month, Carey almost became ministry road kill. After 11 years of 30%+ annual growth, he burned out, hard.
In Part 1 of this solo episode, Carey shares 5 honest insights from two decades of reflection: why dysfunction gets rewarded in the church, how denial accelerates the crash, and why grieving your losses matters.
If your passion is fading, this episode is for you.
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GLOBAL CHRISTIAN RELIEF
Global Christian Relief supports our church family in places where following Jesus carries a cost—Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria, India, Iran, and many more. They bring Scripture where it's restricted, provide emergency relief when crisis hits, and offer long-term support so the Church can remain and grow strong.
When you support the global church, you're not supporting a cause, you're standing with family. Learn more: gcrelief.org
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
It's hard to know what's really going on in people's lives. Are they growing? Are they fighting battles you can't see? That's why the American Bible Society created the Next Step for Church assessment.
It shows pastors exactly where their church is growing, where it's not, and what to do next. In as few as three weeks you can get real insights about what's happening in your church, at no cost.
Sign up for their upcoming Live Q&A to ask questions and see how it works.
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Tue, 26 May 2026 - 31min - 2008 - Breaking Mental Strongholds: A Conversation with Louie Giglio, Jennie Allen, and Craig Groeschel
There's a battle happening in our minds: one that shapes how we see ourselves, our circumstances, and even God. In this episode, Carey moderates a conversation with Louie Giglio, Jennie Allen, and Craig Groeschel as they come together to talk honestly about mental health, the lies we believe, and how faith changes the way we fight. Download the free reflections and takeaway guide here: https://share.hsforms.com/1r7u1sOZMSgKMcVTKf1kyFg4rhq6
Thu, 21 May 2026 - 49min - 2007 - CNLP 805 | The Reason Your Church Isn't Multiplying and Fresh Trends in Church Planting With Dave Ferguson
The vast majority of churches are plateaued or declining, and Exponential CEO Dave Ferguson explains why most churches never grow, let alone multiply.
Plus, he shares the latest trends in church planting in this special episode recorded backstage at Exponential Global Conference in Orlando.
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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
You can get every course I've created—on preaching, leading volunteers, preventing burnout, building healthy teams, growing your church—all in one place.
Plus, once a month, I jump on a live coaching call with you and our members to work through your questions together. Head to careynieuwhof.com/academy to join us inside.
SUBSPLASH
Church leaders are staring at AI with a mix of fascination and, let's be honest, a fair amount of fear. But at Subsplash, they don't see AI as a way to automate ministry, they see it as a way to accelerate it. The goal isn't to replace the minister; it's to remove the administrative noise that keeps ministry staff stuck behind their desks instead of being present with people.
It's all about stewardship: helping church leaders lead the mission while Subsplash leads the technology.
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Tue, 19 May 2026 - 1h 01min - 2006 - CNLP 804 | How to De-escalate an Angry Church and Leading a Ministry You Didn't Start with Rich Villodas
Carey caught up with Rich Villodas backstage at Exponential to talk about the learnable skills that keep leaders and congregations non-anxious in an angry age, and the unique challenges and gifting needed to lead a church you didn't plant.
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THE ART OF PREACHING
I've been preaching for more than 30 years and I've made just about every mistake you can make, more than once. That's why I created The Art of Preaching, a step-by-step course to help you preach with clarity, confidence, and impact, featuring insights from communicators like Faith Eury Cho, Mark Clark, and Megan Fate Marshman. Enrollment is open now—check it out at theartofpreachingcourse.com.
VICTORY BEYOND THE CUP
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is one of the most significant outreach opportunities of our lifetime—and Victory Beyond the Cup is equipping churches to make the most of it. They're offering free Pastor Kits and Host Kits to help you run meaningful events all summer long. Claim yours here.
LIFESTONE MINISTRIES
The Quarterly Bible Curriculum from LifeStone Ministries has been serving churches for over 120 years. The Adult Bible Class is a verse-by-verse, theologically sound resource that gives teachers and students everything they need with confidence.
For teachers who want to go deeper, Adult Bible Teacher adds exposition, discussion questions, and lesson preparation helps. More than 10,000 churches rely on it every quarter.
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Thu, 14 May 2026 - 1h 00min - 2005 - CNLP 803 | Mass-Marketed Sin, Political Warfare, and Why Your Best Staff Keep Leaving with Joel Muddamalle
Joel Muddamalle is a theologian who thinks harder about spiritual warfare than almost anyone in the church today. In this conversation: how sin got a mass-marketing strategy, why your devices are a primary battleground, why the best answer to political division might be subversion, and how to keep your best people long-term.
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THE ART OF PREACHING
I've been preaching for more than 30 years and I've made just about every mistake you can make, more than once. That's why I created The Art of Preaching, a step-by-step course to help you preach with clarity, confidence, and impact, featuring insights from communicators like Faith Eury Cho, Mark Clark, and Megan Fate Marshman. Enrollment is open now—check it out at theartofpreachingcourse.com.
BELAY
BELAY hand-matches pastors and church leaders with highly-vetted, U.S.-based Assistants and Financial Experts who take operational work off your plate—without sacrificing the human touch your church deserves.
Download BELAY's free resource, Five Traits AI Can't Replace, by texting CAREY to 55123.
CHURCH GROWTH ENGINE
Church Growth Engine's free guide, "Why Do Good Churches Get Stuck?", identifies ten fixable problems—like leadership exhaustion cycles and visitor retention gaps—that prevent good churches from becoming all God has called them to be. Each challenge comes with symptoms to recognize and practical steps that have helped thousands of churches move from survival mode to thriving ministry.
Download it free at churchgrowthengine.com/actionplan.
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Tue, 12 May 2026 - 1h 45min - 2004 - CNLP 802 | How the Modern Church Was Shaped: Church Growth, Seeker Sensitive, Attractional, Missional with Todd Wilson
Most church leaders are leading inside a model they never chose and rarely understand.
In this episode, Todd Wilson, founder of Exponential, walks through the true history of the modern church: Church Growth, Seeker Sensitive, Attractional, Missional—and what's coming next.
This is the seminary class no one got, but every church leader needs.
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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Inside The Art of Leadership Academy, you'll find bite-sized tools, weekly conversations, and leaders who are walking the same road you're on.
Create a free account, get started in minutes, and see what a difference it makes. All you have to do is visit theartofleadershipacademy.com.
CHURCH GROWTH ENGINE
Church Growth Engine gives you a weekly pulse on what's actually working in churches like yours right now.
Get research-backed strategies straight to your inbox every Tuesday morning. No fluff. No theory. Just practical insights you can scan in five minutes and implement this week, whether you lead 50 people or 500.
Join over a thousand pastors who are building thriving churches without the overwhelm. Subscribe for free at churchgrowthengine.com.
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Tue, 05 May 2026 - 2h 00min - 2003 - CNLP 801 | When the Ministry Playbook Doesn't Work Anymore: Robby Gallaty and Vick Green on the Keys to Discipleship and Revival
What do you do when you run a playbook on discipleship that's worked for years, and it stops working? That led Robby Gallaty to a place of despair, and out of that, revival and renewal came. Robby Gallaty and Replicate CEO Vick Green explain how to renew your ministry through revival and discipleship.
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LIFESTONE MINISTRIES
Adult Bible Teacher from LifeStone Ministries gives Sunday school teachers verse-by-verse exposition, built-in discussion questions, and lesson preparation notes—everything you need to walk into your classroom with confidence. Head to lifestoneministries.org/carey to learn more.
CHURCH GROWTH ENGINE
Church Growth Engine's free guide, "Why Do Good Churches Get Stuck?" identifies ten fixable problems holding churches back—from leadership exhaustion cycles to visitor retention gaps—with practical steps that have helped thousands of churches move from survival mode to thriving ministry.
Download it free at churchgrowthengine.com/actionplan.
COMPASSION
Compassion International equips churches to lead with a posture of compassion just as Jesus did—offering resources, events, and experiences that help your church family take action, love their neighbors, and help release children from poverty in Jesus' name.
Visit compassion.org/carey to download free resources and learn more.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 - 1h 11min - 2002 - CNLP 800 | Women in Ministry: Preston Sprinkle on What the Bible Actually Says
Preston Sprinkle studied the full biblical narrative on women in ministry inductively, without an agenda. From Genesis to Paul, we discuss what he found and where it led him.
We also tackle what faithfulness to scripture looks like, and how opening your mind and changing your view can make you more biblically faithful rather than less.
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ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE
The Art of Leadership Live ISN'T a conference where you'll sit down and listen to keynote speakers for 8+ hours a day. Each day is carefully designed with a perfect balance of teaching, connection, and free time so you can find the right insight and act on it. Learn more.
VICTORY BEYOND THE CUP
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is one of the most significant outreach opportunities of our lifetime—and Victory Beyond the Cup is equipping churches to make the most of it. They're offering free Pastor Kits and Host Kits to help you run meaningful events all summer long. Claim yours.
BELAY
If your schedule is maxed out and you're doing work that someone else could handle, Belay can help. They match you with pre-vetted, US-based Virtual Assistants and Financial Experts on a flexible, fractional basis—so you only pay for what you need. Download their free resource, "5 Traits AI Can't Replace," by texting CAREY to 55123
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Thu, 23 Apr 2026 - 1h 09min - 2001 - CNLP 799 | Christine Caine: The Real Reasons Women Are Done With Church
Christine Caine returns to the podcast to discuss the real reasons she thinks women are done with the church, how to get them back, why playing the Holy Spirit's role in other people's lives has to stop, and the necessity of being pruned if you want to flourish.
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ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE
The Art of Leadership Live ISN'T a conference where you'll sit down and listen to keynote speakers for 8+ hours a day. Each day is carefully designed with a perfect balance of teaching, connection, and free time so you can find the right insight and act on it. Learn more.
COMPASSION
Compassion International has partnered with churches for decades to connect children in poverty with loving, safe environments where both their physical and spiritual needs are met. You can partner with Compassion to equip your church members to step into global missions—they have a library of resources, experiences, and events designed for leaders like you.
Check out compassion.org/carey to download free resources and learn more.
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Tue, 21 Apr 2026 - 1h 21min - 2000 - CNLP 798 |Finally Beat Sermon Deadline Procrastination: Jon Acuff on Procrastination, Building an Audience, and AI-Proofing Your Impact
Find yourself procrastinating? You're not alone. Jon Acuff explains how to finally stop procrastinating on your sermon writing and other projects. Plus, he explains how he continues to grow as a leader, build an audience, and AI-proof his influence.
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ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE
The Art of Leadership Live ISN'T a conference where you'll sit down and listen to keynote speakers for 8+ hours a day. Each day is carefully designed with a perfect balance of teaching, connection, and free time so you can find the right insight and act on it. Learn more.
LIFESTONE MINISTRIES
The Legacy Bible Curriculum from LifeStone Ministries is a verse-by-verse, theologically sound adult Sunday school resource that more than 10,000 churches rely on every quarter. Visit lifestoneministries.org/carey to order or learn more.
THE CHURCH NETWORK CONFERENCE
The Church Network Conference 2026 is coming to West Palm Beach this July—four days of practical learning on everything from finance and HR to technology and leadership development, designed specifically for executive pastors, church administrators, and operations leaders. Learn more and register at thechurchnetwork.com/conference
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Tue, 14 Apr 2026 - 1h 19min - 1999 - CNLP 797 | Why You Shouldn't Chase Your Passion: Bill Gurley on the Delusional Factor Every Outlier Needs and How to Find a Mentor
Bill Gurley, legendary investor behind Uber, Snapchat, and Twitter, shares why "follow your passion" is dangerously misleading, what to chase instead, what the best startup founders do, and the delusional factor that separates outliers from everyone else.
Plus, his best advice on finding a mentor, landing your dream job, his biggest mistake (passing on Google), and what he'd tell young leaders just starting out.
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CHURCH GROWTH ENGINE
Every Tuesday, get research-backed insights on what's working right now in churches your size. Recent Church Growth Engine issues explored how 30 million Americans embraced Jesus outside church walls, why autism-friendly services open new ministry opportunities, and how churches are using AI without losing their pastoral heart.
Subscribe for free and start building a church that grows in every way that matters. Visit churchgrowthengine.com.
ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE
The Art of Leadership Live ISN'T a conference where you'll sit down and listen to keynote speakers for 8+ hours a day. Each day is carefully designed with a perfect balance of teaching, connection, and free time so you can find the right insight and act on it. Learn more.
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Thu, 09 Apr 2026 - 1h 25min - 1998 - CNLP 796 | Best Advice For Preachers: Arthur Brooks on How To Reclaim 20 Hours of Sermon Writing Time + The Meaning of Your Life
Arthur C. Brooks attends church every single day, has sat through thousands of sermons, gives lectures and talks around the world and based on that, gives his best advice to preachers. Plus, we look at how to reclaim writing time and the meaning of life.
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ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE
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SUBSPLASH
The Subsplash Platform is the complete solution for connecting with your community on Sunday and beyond. There's no better way for your church or ministry to engage your audience, grow your giving, and host and stream your media.
And because you listen to the podcast, you can get a $500 credit when you sign up!
STATE OF THE CHURCH
See the latest research and stay up to date on what's happening in the American church.
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Tue, 07 Apr 2026 - 1h 07min - 1997 - CNLP 795 | A 100% Digital Church: What Mark Lutz Learned That Physical Churches Are Missing
Mark Lutz pastored a regular church for a few years. Then, as a gamer, he opened up Lux Church, a 100% ditigal church created for gamers. He explains the model, why it's reaching people no one else is reaching, how online relationships are as real as IRL relationships, and what other churches are missing and getting wrong when it comes to their digital ministry.
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VICTORY BEYOND THE CUP
The World Cup kicks off this summer. When more than 5 billion people are paying attention to the same moment, that's not just a sports event, it's a leadership opportunity.
Victory Beyond the Cup has created two free kits to help pastors and everyday believers steward that moment well.
There's a Pastor Kit to help you cast vision and equip your church, and Host Kits equip people to open their homes, gather friends, and create space for meaningful conversations.
If you're ready to help your people step into this global moment with intention and purpose, visit victorybeyondthecup.com and download the free kits.
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Tue, 31 Mar 2026 - 1h 13min - 1996 - CNLP 794 | Overcoming Your Self-Limiting Beliefs and the Science Behind How Prayer Builds Resilience With Nir Eyal
How do you get past your self-limiting beliefs? Best-selling author Nir Eyal talks about the research on why some leaders see the positive while others see the negative, how to change your mindset and gain greater agency, and the science behind why prayer improves resilience and mindset.
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ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE
3 days of deep growth, trusted guidance, and fresh vision for what's next. Join me in Nashvile, TN September 21-23, 2026.
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COMPASSION
In partnership with global churches, Compassion International has been serving children for more than 70 years.
Download free resources and learn more about how compassion changes everything at compassion.com/carey.
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Thu, 26 Mar 2026 - 1h 07min - 1995 - CNLP 793 | Carl Lentz On Preaching While Having Sex Outside Marriage, How the Pressure of Church Growth Got To Him, And Warning Signs for Other Church Leaders
Former Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz opens up about the factors that led to the collapse of his ministry.
He discusses the core issues that led to his breach of trust, what it was like to preach while he was having an affair, the relentless pressure of rapid growth, what rehab taught him about addressing core issues, his regrets, and warning signs for church leaders facing the pressure.
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ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE
3 days of deep growth, trusted guidance, and fresh vision for what's next. Join me in Nashvile, TN September 21-23, 2026.
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Tue, 24 Mar 2026 - 2h 25min - 1994 - CNLP 792 | I Wanted to Quit Everything: Jennie Allen on Suffering, Spiritual Warfare, Lies Leaders Believe, and Not Giving Up
Jennie Allen reflects on a year like no other she's had: an ephocal global event followed by a terribly difficult sabbatical, health scares, and discouragement.
Jennie talks about wanting to quit, suffering and spiritual warfare, lies leaders believe, and not giving up.
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FUND THE FUTURE MASTERCLASS
If you're tired of feeling awkward about funding your mission and are ready to lead boldly into the future, check out my course, Fund the Future Masterclass.
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SWITCHER STUDIO
Want to take your church's live stream to the next level, especially as you head into Easter?
Switcher lets you grab your iPhones, iPads, and cameras, sync them together, and switch between angles live without complicated gear.
Add scripture, lyrics, and graphics on screen to keep your congregation engaged and stream to your website and all the major social media platforms at once.
Get an additional $5 off at checkout when you use the code "carey5".
Visit switcherstudio.com/carey to learn more.
COMPASSION
In partnership with global churches, Compassion International has been serving children for more than 70 years.
Download free resources and learn more about how compassion changes everything at compassion.com/carey.
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Tue, 17 Mar 2026 - 1h 17min - 1993 - CNLP 791 | Why Church Dating Advice No Longer Works: JJ and Kait Tomlin on the Realities Single Christians Face
JJ and Kait Tomlin join the podcast to give candid advice to church leaders who, um, haven't dated in a while. It's different out there than it used to be.
They cover outdated dating advice, what pastors should say, and the real challenges of being a Christian and single today.
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FUND THE FUTURE MASTERCLASS
If you're tired of feeling awkward about funding your mission and are ready to lead boldly into the future, check out my course, Fund the Future Masterclass.
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CHURCH SALARY
ChurchSalary 3.0 helps pastors and leaders answer things like: Am I being paid fairly? Are we paying our team fairly? How should cost of living, education, and experience affect compensation? It uses real, ministry-specific data to give you clarity and confidence.
Visit ChurchSalary.com/carey and start for free today.
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026 - 1h 33min - 1992 - CNLP 790 | Red Flags Driving Women Out of Church (and How to Fix Them) with Kadi Cole
Recent data shows that while young men are coming to church in record numbers, women are leaving. Why? Kadi Cole shares the #1 reason women are leaving church (lack of trust) and outlines numerous other red flags that are alienating women. Plus, she discusses how to address them and how to create an engaging environment for women, whether you lead a complementarian or egalitarian church.
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ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE
If you're leading a church and you know there's more in you—and more ahead for your team—I want to personally invite you to something special.
September 21–23, 2026, I'm hosting The Art of Leadership LIVE in Nashville, Tennessee.
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COMPASSION
In partnership with global churches, Compassion International has been serving children for more than 70 years.
Download free resources and learn more about how compassion changes everything at compassion.com/carey.
GLOO
With solutions like Gloo Workspace, where ministry leaders get work done, and partners like Igniter Media, Barna, VisitorReach, and Outreach, Gloo is providing the digital backbone for the faith ecosystem, equipping your church, ministry, and individuals to thrive in a digital age.
Learn more about how Gloo can help you do more of what you're called to do by texting CAREY to 46816. That's C-A-R-E-Y to 46816
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Tue, 10 Mar 2026 - 1h 13min - 1991 - CNLP 789 | Beth Moore on Knowing When It's Time to Leave and Proof-Texting Scripture to Keep the Pulpit and Power
Beth Moore talks about leaving the SBC a decade ago, how to know when it's time to leave, why so many women are leaving the church, and proof-texting scripture to keep the pulpit and power.
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ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE
If you're leading a church and you know there's more in you—and more ahead for your team—I want to personally invite you to something special.
September 21–23, 2026, I'm hosting The Art of Leadership LIVE in Nashville, Tennessee.
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GLOO FEED
We all know how fast things move in ministry—and how hard it can be to keep up.
That's exactly what the Gloo Feed is built for.
This is a totally free, regular text that delivers the latest research, trending topics, and updates from across the Church.
Text CAREY to 46816 to join for free.
BELAY
BELAY is giving away its resource, The Future of Financial Leadership, for free. It discusses how to manage your church's finances with efficiency and care, how their Financial Experts provide a human touch, and why it matters.
https://resources.belaysolutions.com/carey
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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 - 1h 24min - 1990 - CNLP 788 | Are You Marketing Revival? The Problem with Mixed Motives and Social Media in Church Leaders
In this episode, Carey asks the question of whether we're selling church growth and marketing revival on social media.
As leaders, our motives are always mixed, and Carey offers a framework for checking our motives before posting on social media. Momentum doesn't need marketing. Don't sell it. Steward it.
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ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE
If you're leading a church and you know there's more in you—and more ahead for your team—I want to personally invite you to something special.
September 21–23, 2026, I'm hosting The Art of Leadership LIVE in Nashville, Tennessee.
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STATE OF THE CHURCH
Stay up to date on what's happening in the church. Find current research, data, and other resources at stateofthechurch.com/carey
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Thu, 26 Feb 2026 - 23min - 1989 - CNLP 787 | Emergency Episode | Pastoring Angry People: When to Speak, When to Stay Silent, and Leading Without Losing Everyone
The cultural moment we're in isn't just tense — it's a full convulsion, and it's landing in your church every Sunday. In this emergency panel episode, Ed Stetzer, Adam Mesa, and Sharon Hodde Miller debate when to speak up, when to be silent, how to deal with fallout, and how to pastor people in a deeply divided age.
This is the conversation many pastors are desperate to have but afraid to start.
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FUND THE FUTURE MASTERCLASS
What do you do when your finances feel stuck, and giving doesn't match the mission you see God calling you toward?
I helped create Fund the Future masterclass, alongside Craig Groeschel, Ashley Wooldridge, Chris Hodges, and others — a course built to help you move beyond transactional conversations about money and into a transformational culture of generosity.
Learn more at careynieuwhof.com/fundthefuture .
SUBSPLASH
Subsplash handles the tech you need so your church can lead the mission.
Listeners, you can go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 when you sign up today.
SWITCHER STUDIOS
Want to take your church's live stream to the next level, especially as you head into Easter?
Switcher lets you grab your iPhones, iPads, and cameras, sync them together, and switch between angles live without complicated gear.
Add scripture, lyrics, and graphics on screen to keep your congregation engaged and stream to your website and all the major social media platforms at once.
Get an additional $5 off at checkout when you use the code "carey5".
Want to take your church's live stream to the next level, especially as you head into Easter?
Switcher lets you grab your iPhones, iPads, and cameras, sync them together, and switch between angles live without complicated gear.
Add scripture, lyrics, and graphics on screen to keep your congregation engaged and stream to your website and all the major social media platforms at once.
Get an additional $5 off at checkout when you use the code "carey5".
Visit switcherstudio.com/carey to learn more.
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 - 1h 33min - 1988 - CNLP 786 | Craig Groeschel and His Therapist Join the Show: What Happens When a Leader Hits a Breaking Point
Life.Church Senior Pastor Craig Groeschel and his therapist, Dr. Wayne Chappelle, join Carey to talk about a wall Craig hit in ministry, that he thought might k*ll him.
They discuss what was at stake, how he got through it, what happens to leaders who don't take action, and how Craig recovered fully from what almost took him out.
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FUND THE FUTURE MASTERCLASS
Craig and I created Fund the Future Masterclass — a course built to help you move beyond transactional conversations about money and into a transformational culture of generosity.
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CHURCH LAW & TAX
Church Law & Tax is a trusted online resource that equips pastors and church leaders with expert guidance on legal, tax, and other compliance issues churches face every day.
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ONE ACCORD
OneAccord is an AI-based translation platform designed exclusively for the local church. With over 50 languages available, their subscription plans start at $150 a month.
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Tue, 17 Feb 2026 - 1h 12min - 1987 - CNLP 785 | Patrick Lencioni Opens Up About His Dark Night of the Soul, How Work Can Heal You, And Leading Next Gen Leaders
Patrick Lencioni opens up about his dark night of the soul and his recent five-month sabbatical.
Plus, we discuss how we go to work to heal and the joys and challenges of leading next-gen leaders.
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HAYSTACK
Haystack is an AI-powered search engine for everything you've ever preached. Your congregation can ask real questions like "Why does God allow suffering?" and get answers from their pastor.
Book your demo by grabbing a spot on their calendar at thehaystack.ai. Mention this podcast and they'll import your sermon library for free. You'll see how it works with your own content before committing to anything.
THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE
September 21–23, 2026, I'm hosting The Art of Leadership LIVE in Nashville, Tennessee.
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GLOO CONTENT STUDIO
Gloo Content Studio is designed around one simple idea: one message can power a whole week of ministry.
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Thu, 12 Feb 2026 - 1h 20min - 1986 - CNLP 784 | Leadership is NOT Lonely! Henry Cloud on Founderitis and Why You're More In Control Than You Think
Henry Cloud explains why leadership is not lonely, or at least, shouldn't be.
Plus, we discuss why founders hang on too long and why leaders have far more control than you think!
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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE
September 21–23, 2026, I'm hosting The Art of Leadership LIVE in Nashville, Tennessee.
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GLOO CONTENT STUDIO
Gloo Content Studio is designed around one simple idea: one message can power a whole week of ministry.
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BELAY
Get Belay's, The Future of Financial Leadership, for free.
This guide discusses when AI can save you time, when human insight is non-negotiable, and how to balance the two effectively across your financial operations.
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Tue, 10 Feb 2026 - 1h 34min - 1985 - CNLP 783 | Are We Too Critical Of the Church? John Crist Returns to Talk Cynicism, Hope, and Getting the Tonight Show
Comedian and listener favorite John Crist returns to ask if we're being too critical of the church right now. Has our cynicism gone too far?
Plus, we talk about finding hope and do a detailed breakdown of exactly what it takes to appear on the Tonight Show.
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SWITCHER STUDIO
Want to take your church's live stream to the next level, especially as you head into Easter?
Switcher lets you grab your iPhones, iPads, and cameras, sync them together, and switch between angles live without complicated gear.
Get an additional $5 off at checkout when you use the code "carey5". Visit switcherstudio.com/carey to learn more.
GLOO FEED
Gloo Feed is the best way to stay informed about what matters, when it matters… without having to sift through the noise.
Get all the latest research, updates on AI and the church, access to resources, and much more. Join the Gloo Feed today, for free.
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Tue, 03 Feb 2026 - 1h 45min - 1984 - CNLP 782 | The Problem of Mini-Celebrity Pastors: Les McKeown on Growth Barriers for Church Leaders
Leadership expert Les McKeown talks about the rise of mini-celebrity pastors, the limits that places on church growth and team development, and how to overcome the growth barriers you're facing as church leaders.
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STATE OF THE CHURCH
Learn more about the State of the Church and stay up to date on the latest data at stateofthechurch.com/Carey
CHURCH LAW & TAX
For nearly 40 years, the online Church & Clergy Tax Guide has been the go-to resource U.S. pastors trust to handle taxes with confidence.
It's updated with the latest changes—including how to navigate the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—and now you can even ask Richie, their new AI assistant, to explain how it applies to your church WITHOUT the legal or tax jargon.
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Thu, 29 Jan 2026 - 1h 40min - 1983 - CNLP 781 | John Mark Comer Goes to the Desert, Clarifies Where He Stands, and Deep Dives on a Major Challenge for Modern Discipleship
John Mark Comer talks about his 21-day venture into the desert and a silence unlike any he's known in his life.
Plus, he clarifies where he stands in terms of the left or the right (and the Christian past), discusses major challenges for modern discipleship and the church, and adds his own church trend.
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2026 CHURCH TRENDS
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CHURCH SALARY
If you want an easy, data-backed way to know what fair pay looks like for YOUR team (or even yourself!), head to ChurchSalary.com/carey and start for free today.
STUDIO C
One of the biggest questions pastors are asking right now is:
How do we support real spiritual formation—without rushing people, and without losing the personal touch as our church grows?
StudioC has created a short Member Engagement Assessment to help leaders gain clarity on how well their church is supporting spiritual formation today.
You can take it for free at TheStudioC.org/Carey.
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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 - 1h 33min - 1982 - CNLP 780 | Are You Clear Enough to Reach The Next Generation? The New Rules of Cultural Influence with YouTuber Ruslan KD
YouTuber Ruslan KD sits down to explain that ambiguity from preachers on cultural issues is costing them more than they think.
He shares how the next generation is looking to the church for what to think and how to think.
In this episode, we do a deep dive into how the next generation is leveraging YouTube and social media to preach the Gospel.
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2026 CHURCH TRENDS
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IGNITER MEDIA
Igniter is offering you an exclusive discount on any of their memberships and a FREE exclusive sermon series package valued at $330, which includes a complimentary sermon bumper, title graphics, worship backgrounds, social graphics, Canva templates, and a ProPresenter theme.
Check it out at IgniterMedia.com/carey.
GLOO CONTENT STUDIO
Gloo Content Studio is built around a simple idea: one message can power a whole week of ministry. If you want to reclaim your Mondays and extend the impact of your preaching, check out Gloo Content Studio.
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Tue, 20 Jan 2026 - 1h 51min - 1981 - CNLP 779 | Preaching at A Rave: Luke LeFevre + Daniel McLeod on Gen Z's Bold Faith and How to Use Gen Z's Gifts at Your Church
Even as teenagers, Gen Zers Luke LeFevre and Daniel McLeod were preaching at their high school and at raves. They share why Gen Z is so bold, what's creating the surge in church attendance, and why so many Gen Z are not using their gifts in local churches, and how to change that.
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2026 CHURCH TRENDS
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CHURCH LAW & TAX
The online Church & Clergy Tax Guide is the go-to resource U.S. pastors trust to handle taxes with confidence.
It's updated with the latest changes—including how to navigate the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—and now you can even ask Richie, their new AI assistant, to explain how it applies to your church WITHOUT the legal or tax jargon.
Go to ChurchLawAndTax.com/carey to become a member and access the guide today.
BELAY
Giving patterns continue to evolve, so we want to equip you with a deeper understanding of what's changing. Grab this free resource from our friends at BELAY called "The Giving Shift: A Guide to New Donor Trends and Behavior."
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Thu, 15 Jan 2026 - 1h 32min - 1980 - CNLP 778 | Tapping the Brakes on The Talk of Revival: David Kinnaman Nuances What's Happening with Christianity in America + Digital Discipleship
Is America in revival? Well, not quite, according to Barna CEO David Kinnaman, who joins Carey to discuss 2026 church trends.
New data shows overall American Christianity is still in decline AND that Gen Z men are dialing into Jesus, young adults are the most churched group in America, and that we're setting ourselves up for a succession crisis.
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2026 CHURCH TRENDS
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VISITORREACH
Reach new visitors with VisitorReach. Churches that partner with VisitorReach connect with 20 to 120 new people each month and see new visitors walking through their doors weekly! Learn more today at VisitorReach.com/Carey
ASPEN GROUP
Aspen Group believes your church building is an essential tool for spiritual formation, and they're passionate about crafting spaces that engage community, drive discipleship, and build faith.
If this sounds like the team you'd want to partner with for your church space, visit aspengroup.com/carey
SUBSPLASH
Subsplash integrates your website, mobile app, giving, media, live streaming, church management, and messaging together —all on one platform designed for churches.
Simplify your church's tech stack, save time, and start multiplying your kingdom impact.
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Tue, 13 Jan 2026 - 1h 31min - 1979 - CNLP 777 | 2026 Disruptive Church Trends: Gen Z Leading Church Attendance Surge, Women Exiting Faith, + The Impact of Discipleship By Algorithm
Carey Nieuwhof unveils 7 disruptive church trends to track in 2026. The trends include Gen Z leading a surge in young church attendance and a rise in women exiting the Christian faith.
Plus, Carey discusses discipleship by algorithm and why that makes it impossible to lead people with harmony.
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2026 CHURCH TRENDS
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ASPEN GROUP
Aspen Group believes your church building is an essential tool for spiritual formation, and they're passionate about crafting spaces that engage community, drive discipleship, and build faith.
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IGNITER MEDIA
Igniter has a robust library of ready-made church media that works seamlessly with all church presentation software and Igniter is offering an exclusive discount on any of their memberships.
Plus, they're giving you a FREE exclusive sermon series package valued at $330. Check it out at IgniterMedia.com/carey.
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Tue, 06 Jan 2026 - 30min - 1978 - CNLP 776 | Small Church Dysfunction: David Ashcraft Talks about Growth at LCBC, Succession and Growing the Global Leadership Summit
Former LCBC Senior Pastor David Ashcraft talks about the small church dysfunction he encountered when he arrived at LCBC when it was just a small church.
Plus, he discusses how it scaled into a mega-church of 22,000, succession, and how he repositioned the Global Leadership Summit for the future.
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2026 CHURCH TRENDS
This year, I'm premiering my Annual Church Trends LIVE inside The Art of Leadership Academy. You'll receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, as well as a live, interactive Q&A and a podcast series. All launching in January.
If you want to be the first to access it all, head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.
STATE OF THE CHURCH
Stay up to date on the latest research coming out of Barna's State of the Church.
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AMPLIFY+
Amplify Plus from Ministry Brands is a fully connected church management platform that brings your people, communication, events, & scheduling—all into one place.
When your systems work, your time "on" fuels the heart of ministry. Visit ministrybrands.com/amplify to learn more.
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Tue, 30 Dec 2025 - 1h 23min - 1977 - CNLP 775 | When Church Members Break Your Heart and Your Trust: Sharon Hodde Miller on Resilience and Speaking Into the Culture
Sharon Hodde Miller discusses entering ministry with idealism that is crushed when people break your heart and leave your church.
Plus, she discusses how to keep your heart engaged, learning to fight cynicism, and how to know when to speak into culture and when to keep silent.
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2026 CHURCH TRENDS
This year, I'm premiering my Annual Church Trends LIVE inside The Art of Leadership Academy. You'll receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, as well as a live, interactive Q&A and a podcast series. All launching in January.
If you want to be the first to access it all, head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.
IGNITER MEDIA
Let's be honest: Keeping your church's visuals and communication fresh week after week is tough. Igniter has a robust library of ready-made church media that works seamlessly with all church presentation software.
For my listeners, Igniter is offering an exclusive discount on any of their memberships. Plus, they're giving you a FREE exclusive sermon series package valued at $330. Check it out at IgniterMedia.com/carey.
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Tue, 23 Dec 2025 - 1h 04min - 1976 - CNLP 774 | You're Not Ready for Revival: Dom Ruso on a New Kind of Secularism and Reaching UnReachable People
Theologian and church planter Dom Ruso offers lessons from church planting in Montreal, one of the most secular environments in North America, and how to reach a very difficult culture.
He talks about the lack of theological training churches are facing, why we're probably not ready for real revival, and how to reach people most people think are unreachable.
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This year, I'm premiering my Annual Church Trends LIVE inside The Art of Leadership Academy. You'll receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, as well as a live, interactive Q&A and a podcast series. All launching in January.
If you want to be the first to access it all, head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.
Download Belay's free resource, The Power of Productivity, for tools and strategies that you can use to boost your productivity, so you can lead your ministry with efficiency and purpose.
The State of the Church's free ChurchPulse Assessment helps you measure what matters, the flourishing of your people and the thriving of your church.
Access it now for free at stateofthechurch.com/carey
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Thu, 18 Dec 2025 - 1h 03min - 1975 - CNLP 773 | How To Hijack the Brain of Your Audience: J.R. Briggs on Why the Best Leaders Are the Best Question Askers
J.R. Briggs has studied the art of asking questions for ten years. He shares how the quality of your questions determines the quality of your life and leadership, how to use questions to get your audience's full attention, and why question-asking is a dying art.
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This year, I'm premiering my Annual Church Trends LIVE inside The Art of Leadership Academy. You'll receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, as well as a live, interactive Q&A and a podcast series. All launching in January.
If you want to be the first to access it all, head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.
GLOO WORKSPACE
With solutions like Gloo Workspace, where ministry leaders get work done, and partners like Igniter Media, Barna, VisitorReach, and Outreach, Gloo is providing the digital backbone for the faith ecosystem, equipping your church, ministry, and individuals to thrive in a digital age.
Learn more about how Gloo can help you do more of what you're called to do by texting CAREY to 46816.
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Tue, 16 Dec 2025 - 1h 20min - 1974 - CNLP 772 | The Making of NT Wright: His Calling, What He Gave Up, His Influences, And His Views on Spiritual Warfare and Demonizing Your Enemies
In this episode of the podcast, N.T. Wright discusses the forces that formed him into the scholar, priest, and writer he is today: his early influences, his calling, and what he gave up to pursue his writing.
He also shares his views on spiritual warfare and the problem of Christians demonizing their enemies.
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This year, I'm premiering my Annual Church Trends LIVE inside The Art of Leadership Academy. You'll receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, as well as a live, interactive Q&A and a podcast series. All launching in January.
If you want to be the first to access it all, head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.
As a pastor, I wonder how that's going for you, your family, and your community this holiday season? Do you feel a deep sense of compassion? Can you imagine what might change if you did?
Visit my friends at Compassion International to learn about the impact you and your church can make starting right now.
Find out more at www.compassion.com/carey.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 - 1h 18min - 1973 - CNLP 771 | Is Your Marriage Difficult or Destructive? When God Releases You From Marriage with Lysa TerKeurst
Lysa TerKeurst opens up about the end of her marriage and offers insight into the distinction between difficult and destructive relationships.
Lysa shares the biblical grounds for divorce, and Carey and Lysa discuss how to help people in a tough marriage.
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This year, I'm premiering my Annual Church Trends LIVE inside The Art of Leadership Academy. You'll receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, as well as a live, interactive Q&A and a podcast series. All launching in January.
If you want to be the first to access it all, head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.
Your congregation and staff are using AI tools, and as a leader, you must help them answer the question: Is AI contributing to my human flourishing or detracting from it?
Rather than measuring AI on speed or accuracy, Gloo's Flourishing AI approach evaluates AI tools based on their alignment with key dimensions of human flourishing, helping leaders steward the question, "Should we use this tool?"
This is one of the ways Gloo is building high tech for a higher purpose.
Discover Flourishing AI at gloo.com/Carey
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Thu, 04 Dec 2025 - 54min - 1972 - CNLP 770 | Social Outrage: J.D. Greear On Charlie Kirk, When to Speak Out, and Culture Wars
J.D. Greear shares the tension every pastor feels over when to speak out, how to speak out, and which issues should command a pastor's voice.
J.D. also discusses Charlie Kirk, the culture wars, and social outrage.
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This year, I'm premiering my Annual Church Trends LIVE inside The Art of Leadership Academy. You'll receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, as well as a live, interactive Q&A and a podcast series. All launching in January.
If you want to be the first to access it all, head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.
Subsplash is a unified platform that brings together your website, mobile app, giving, church management, live streaming, and more—so you can simplify your systems to amplify your ministry impact.
Head to subsplash.com/carey today and you'll save $500 when you sign up.
Your building is shaping people's experience of ministry—either working for your mission or against it.
Aspen Group helps churches steward their resources to create spaces that enhance mission, elevate growth, and establish longevity—walking with you every step of the way, from first idea to final build.
To learn more about how Aspen Group can help your space better serve your mission, visit aspengroup.com/carey
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Tue, 02 Dec 2025 - 1h 06min - 1971 - CNLP 769 | How AI Is Damaging Your Mind and Brain: Dr. Caroline Leaf on How to Battle Stress, Burnout, and Anxiety
Dr. Caroline Leaf explains her philosophy on the distinction between the mind and the brain, and how to utilize your mind to combat stress, anxiety, and burnout. She also weighs in on AI and its potential to harm the mind and brain.
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Stay up to date on the latest research coming out of Barna's State of the Church.
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Amplify Plus from Ministry Brands, a fully connected church management platform that brings your people, communication, events, & scheduling—all into one place.
When your systems work, your time "on" fuels the heart of ministry.
Visit ministrybrands.com/amplify to learn more.
Igniter has a robust library of ready-made church media from sermon videos to beautifully designed backgrounds that work seamlessly in all church presentation software applications.
And for my listeners, Igniter Media is offering a FREE exclusive sermon series package valued at $330.
Try it FREE at IgniterMedia.com/carey
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Tue, 25 Nov 2025 - 53min - 1970 - CNLP 768 | The Leadership Time Trap: How to Multiply Results Without Adding Hours
In this episode, you'll learn a fresh perspective on exactly where your time goes, how to cut the investments where you're least effective, and multiply your time investments in the activities that generate the most results.
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OneAccord is an AI-based translation platform designed exclusively for the local church, with over 50 languages available,
Visit oneaccord.ai/carey, for a free trial with 3 hours of translation credit.
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Thu, 20 Nov 2025 - 26min - 1969 - CNLP 767 | Solving the Mental Health Emergency: Shaunti Feldhahn and James Sells on a Better Approach to Pastoral Care
Dr. James Sells and Shaunti Feldhahn rethink mental health and loneliness. They offer practical steps on how the church can lead healing without burning out its leaders, especially pastors.
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ECFA is committed to regularly providing content—like "7 Questions a Board Can Ask the Senior Leader" or "How to Identify Ministry Burnout"—to help you build up leaders that thrive in their wellbeing, faith, and reaching the world for Christ.
Visit ecfa.org/LeaderCare to learn more and download free resources that will set your organization up for success.
As a pastor, I wonder how that's going for you, your family, and your community this holiday season?
I encourage you to visit my friends at Compassion International to learn about the impact you and your church can make starting right now.
Find out more at www.compassion.com/carey.
Whether you need a new website, a fresh brand strategy, or a marketing campaign that converts with a real ROI, Junction Creative gives you access to experienced marketers who treat your business like their own.
Their principles and values drive their belief that good companies can become great companies. That belief drives their approach to ROI-based digital marketing, results-driven SEO, and strategies with growth and profitability as their north star, as well as websites built with the understanding that they need to be your star employee representing you online.
If you're ready for a more hands-on marketing partner, visit junctioncreative.com to schedule your free consultation.
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Tue, 18 Nov 2025 - 1h 33min - 1968 - CNLP 766 | Rising Comic Andrew Stanley on Resilience, Bombing, and Finding the Punchline
Comedian Andrew Stanley talks about his journey as a preacher's son who studied finance and accounting to become a rising comic who has performed with Colin Jost, Leanne Morgan, John Crist and others.
Andrew covers the art of writing jokes, what happens when you bomb, how to recover, working with different audiences and more.
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What if technology actually helped people flourish? That's the question Gloo is working to answer.
By training AI on values-aligned content, helping church leaders measure health and engagement, and connecting an ecosystem of over 450,000 organizations, Gloo is building the most trusted technology platform for the faith ecosystem.
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Tue, 11 Nov 2025 - 39min - 1967 - CNLP 765 | The Real Difference Between Growing and Declining Churches: Thom Rainer on What Reaches The Anxious Generation
Thom Rainer explains the difference he's discovered between what growing churches do and what declining churches do. It's simpler than you think. Plus, how can you help the Anxious Generation feel comfortable coming to church? Thom explains what the research reveals.
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FUND THE FUTURE MASTERCLASS
You cast vision. You preach faithfully. But when it comes to finances and generational giving, you hit a wall.
That's exactly why me, Craig Groeschel, Chris Hodges, Ashley Wooldridge, Dan Clark, and others created Fund the Future Masterclass — a step-by-step program to shift your church from transactional giving to transformational generosity.
BELAY
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Thu, 06 Nov 2025 - 1h 03min - 1966 - CNLP 764 | Why Christians Can't Trust ChatGPT: Bobby Gruenewald on Scripture and YouVersion's Rise to 1 Billion Installs
YouVersion CEO Bobby Gruenewald discusses what's right and wrong with AI, sharing some shocking examples of why Christians should be cautious about trusting AI for biblical accuracy. Bobby also explains how it took 13 years to reach 500 million installs, but only four years to reach a billion, and the changes YouVersion made to accelerate bible reach.
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FUND THE FUTURE MASTERCLASS
You cast vision. You preach faithfully. But when it comes to finances and generational giving, you hit a wall.
That's exactly why me, Craig Groeschel, Chris Hodges, Ashley Wooldridge, Dan Clark, and others created Fund the Future Masterclass — a step-by-step program to shift your church from transactional giving to transformational generosity.
SWITCHER STUDIO
Stream to every online platform at the same time — including your website. Think: Facebook, Website, YouTube, Instagram — with no complicated gear needed.
Switcher Studio makes it simple. Grab your iPhones, iPads, and cameras, sync them together and switch between angles live. You can even add scripture, lyrics, or graphics on screen to help keep your congregation engaged.
Get $30 off a seasonal plan at switcherstudio.com/carey — and keep saving every season with this special offer.
SUBSPLASH
Subsplash is a unified platform that brings together your website, mobile app, giving, church management, live streaming, and more—so you can simplify your systems to amplify your ministry.
That means less time wasted on managing different systems and more time making disciples. Cut the clutter. Keep the calling. Subsplash is here to help.
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Tue, 04 Nov 2025 - 1h 17min - 1965 - CNLP 763 | When Pastoral Succession Hurts: Tim Timberlake on Leading Through Pain and Finding Momentum
In a wide-ranging interview, Tim Timberlake reflects on a challenging pastoral succession and how he rebuilt momentum. Plus, he discusses getting divorced in his twenties, what he learned about leading while bleeding, and a lot more.
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STATE OF THE CHURCH
Stay up to date on the latest research coming out of Barna's State of the Church.
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CHURCH LEADERS CONFERENCE
This spring, Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas is hosting the Church Leaders Conference.
Over two days, you'll experience mainstage sessions with biblical teaching, practical breakouts to strengthen key areas of ministry, and time to have fun with your team.
Gather your team, choose your dates, and register today at CLC2026.com.
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Tue, 28 Oct 2025 - 1h 14min - 1964 - CNLP 762 | The Church Model That's Dead: Attractional Church and 3 Shifts Every Leader Must Know
In this episode, Carey explores why the attractional church model no longer works, what's replacing it, the three shifts that made it ineffective, and what you and your church can do now to reach more people.
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Thu, 23 Oct 2025 - 18min - 1963 - CNLP 761 | The Hardest Assignment in Ministry: Tim Stevens on Willow Creek, Firing Well, and Finding Momentum
Tim Stevens returns to the podcast to discuss the hardest assignment in ministry: his three years at Willow Creek. He also talks about how to spot talent, firing well, how to recapture momentum, and his biggest lesson in four decades of ministry.
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If this conversation with Tim resonates with you, my book, Didn't See it Coming, will give you a roadmap to lead with hope, clarity, and resilience, even in the toughest seasons.
You can get your copy of Didn't See It Coming wherever books are sold. Pick up the book today to discover the 7 challenges that no leader expects, but everyone faces.
For so many pastors, our best hours get swallowed up by systems that don't work—scattered tools, disconnected processes, constant admin.
That's why I want you to see what 55,000 churches nationwide are using: Amplify Plus from Ministry Brands, a fully connected church management platform that brings your people, communication, events, & scheduling—all into one place.
Visit ministrybrands.com/amplify to learn more.
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Tue, 21 Oct 2025 - 1h 09min - 1962 - CNLP 760 | Your Brain is Lying to You 80% of the Time: Judah Smith and Les Parrot on Why Leaders Self-Sabotage and How to Break the Cycle
Judah Smith and Dr. Les Parrot, Judah's therapist of 15 years, talk about the unique pressures pastors face. Les and Judah explain why your brain is lying to you 80% of the time, offer insights into how pastors self-sabotage, and provide guidance on how to break the cycle of negative thoughts that many church leaders struggle with.
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Every leader I know wants to honor their team and lead with transparency—but it's hard to know where to start without good data. Visit ChurchSalary.com/carey and start for free today.
As believers, scripture calls us to reflect that nature, living a full life of gospel-driven kindness that is set apart from the normal posture of this world. As a pastor, I wonder how that's going for you?
I'd like to encourage you to visit my friends at Compassion International to learn how you might grow YOUR compassion and generosity today. Find out more at www.compassion.com/carey.
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Tue, 14 Oct 2025 - 1h 13min - 1961 - CNLP 759 | Preaching Through Depression — Faith Eury Cho on Mental Health, the Holy Spirit, and Gen Z
Preaching is hard, no matter how you approach it. But throw planting a church during lockdown, a life-long struggle with mental health and anxiety, and planting in a tough to reach area in the mix, and you have a recipe for challenge. Faith Eury Cho opens up and talks about all of it.
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Most preaching resources give you inspiration. Some give you a formula to follow. But The Art of Preaching gives you the insights, strategies, and tools to transform your skillset and develop your gifting — you'll transform your skill set one step at a time.
Subsplash can help you craft a vision, equip your team, and leverage tools that make it easy for your people to give.
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Thu, 09 Oct 2025 - 1h 04min - 1960 - CNLP 758 | Does Simple Church Still Work? Eric Geiger on What Scales and Why Older Church Leaders Need to Die to Themselves
Nearly twenty years after releasing his groundbreaking book Simple Church, Eric Geiger reflects on why complexity still doesn't scale, how complexity subtly creeps in as you grow, and what he's learned since he started leading Mariners Church.
He also shares the great things that happen when older church leaders choose to set aside their own agendas and die to their egos so the next generation can thrive.
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The Church Network exists for church operations leaders. It's not about theory. It's about real-world support, practical resources, and a community of peers who understand the complexity of your role.
Visit thechurchnetwork.com and join today. When your operations run smoothly, your vision and your church have room to grow.
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Tue, 07 Oct 2025 - 1h 14min - 1959 - CNLP 469 | Mark Sayers on Future Church Trends, How to Lead Through Profoundly Disorienting Change, and What to Expect in 2022
Mark Sayers joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the profoundly disorienting change leaders have been experiencing over the last two years, future church trends and what to expect in 2022 and beyond. We cover supply chain disruptions, critical race theory, the revenge of nature, deconstruction and the challenge of control. This is part one of a six part Future series on the podcast.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 - 1h 32min - 1958 - CNLP 468 | Donald Miller on the Backstory to His Journey from Blue Like Jazz to Business Made Simple, Common Mistakes Leaders Make, and Dropping a Victim Mentality
New York Times Bestselling author Donald Miller discusses the surprising (and at times confusing) journey from being the well-known, well loved author of Blue Like Jazz to becoming the founder of Business Made Simple, a wildly successful company that helps businesses succeed. Carey and Don discuss why he's made the multiple transitions he has, how it's all part of the same journey, common mistakes leaders make, as well as how to drop a victim mentality.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 - 1h 04min - 1957 - CNLP 467 | Rick Warren on Leaving a Legacy of Integrity, Why Megachurch Pastors Fail, and Lessons Learned Over 42 Years at Saddleback
In 2021, Saddleback founding pastor, Rick Warren, announced he was retiring as senior pastor to embrace a new role. In this wide-ranging interview, Rick talks about how to leave a legacy of integrity, why so many megachurch pastors fail, what he told Bill Hybels, and lessons learned over 42 years at Saddleback. Catch the full interview plus bonus footage on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CareyNieuwhof
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 - 1h 43min - 1956 - Boost Your Productivity: How to Keep the WRONG People (Including Chronic Complainers) From Eating Up All Your Time This Year (Special Episode)
Over the last two years, leaders have struggled with exhaustion and been hit with an onslaught of criticism from chronic complainers. In this special podcast episode, Carey Nieuwhof shares a very practical strategy he uses to keep the WRONG people from eating up all your time and how to invest in the right people. It's a teaching designed to help you have a much better and more productive 2022.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 - 20min - 1955 - CNLP 466 | Nicky Gumbel on How Law Prepared Him for Ministry, Nazi Germany and His Family's Connection to Einstein, and How He Created the Bible in One YearThu, 30 Dec 2021 - 1h 19min
- 1954 - CNLP 465 | Tim Elmore on Why Leadership is So Much More Challenging Than It Used to Be, the Lasting Impact of Crisis, and Paradoxical Leadership
Is leadership actually harder than it used to be? Bestselling author, Tim Elmore, says yes. He explains why and shares how meeting the needs of the next generation in the workplace is going to require a more complex skill set. Tim also explores confidence and humility in leadership and what happens when leaders set standards that are too high or offer too much grace.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 - 1h 13min - 1953 - CNLP 464 | Simon MacRae and Darcy MacDonell on Launching Two Successful In-Person Businesses in a Pandemic, and Bringing Top Level Dining to a Small Market That Usually Doesn't Support It
COVID was brutal on restaurateurs, and many didn't make it. Enter Simon MacRae and Darcy MacDonnell, who launched not one but two successful restaurants during lock down. Not only did the Common Stove and Picnic thrive, but they launched them in a small town famous for not being able to sustain fine food ventures. They explain how they not only kept afloat, but grew, and attracted a top level staff in the service sector in the midst of The Great Resignation.
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 - 1h 25min - 1952 - CNLP 463 | Mark Batterson on How to Stay Motivated and Encouraged in Church Leadership, Habit Formation and Reframing the Future
New York Times bestselling author and National Community Church founding pastor, Mark Batterson, discusses what many leaders—especially church leaders—have struggled with over the last two years: Discouragement. He shares his personal ups and downs, how he's motivated himself and stayed encouraged, what he's learning about habit formation personally and when it comes to church attendance, and how to reframe the future.
Thu, 16 Dec 2021 - 1h 15min - 1951 - CNLP 462 | Jordan Raynor on How to Strategically Ditch Your Phone, Escape the Kingdom of Noise and Take Meaningful Time Off
Jordan Raynor—a serial entrepreneur and father of three young kids—talks about why so many leaders are too distracted to make a difference. He talks about how to strategically ditch your phone, escape the Kingdom of Noise, get a break from continual inbound requests and messages and how to take meaningful time off.
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 - 1h 13min - 1950 - CNLP 461 | Kadi Cole on Whether the Gender Pay Gap Actually Exists, the Challenges of Hybrid Offices, and Finding Your Leadership VoiceTue, 07 Dec 2021 - 1h 03min
- 1949 - CNLP 460 | Ken Coleman on The Great Resignation, Why Employers Have Lost Power, and How to Build a Dream CareerTue, 30 Nov 2021 - 1h 00min
- 1948 - CNLP 459 | Michelle Williams on Destiny's Child, Staying Friends with Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland, and Why Success Can't Fulfill Unmet Needs
At age 20, Michelle Williams was approached by Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland to become the next member of Destiny's Child, a moment that changed her life. Michelle talks about the pressure of fame, public life, her battles with depression, why she's still great friends with Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé long after Destiny's Child disbanded, and why success can't fulfill unmet needs.
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 - 1h 04min - 1947 - CNLP 458 | Kara Powell on Why Next Generation Leaders are So Focused on Identity, Belonging and Purpose and How to Embrace ThemTue, 23 Nov 2021 - 54min
- 1946 - CNLP 456 | Beth and Jeff McCord on How to Handle the Tricky Side (i.e. People Side) of Team Leadership, Using the Enneagram to Diffuse Tension and Get the Best from Your LeadersTue, 16 Nov 2021 - 1h 01min
- 1945 - CNLP 456 | The Art of Charm's AJ Harbinger and Johnny Dzubak on the Journey to 250 Million Downloads, How to Boost Your Confidence and Communication, and Advice to Church Leaders
The path to success is almost never linear. AJ Harbinger and Johnny Dzubak started The Art of Charm over a decade ago and really had no idea of what it would become. 250 million downloads later, they share some of the struggles and high points, talk about how they teach young leaders communication and confidence skills, and give some advice to church leaders about what they wish was different.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 - 1h 29min - 1944 - CNLP 455 | Jessica Jackley on the Best Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs and Leaders, How to Separate Your Identity from Success and Failure, and Why Really Honest Feedback Matters
Jessica Jackley is a serial entrepreneur who shares her top lessons acquired as a founder of multiple ventures, including KIVA and Alltruists. She talks about what the most successful entrepreneurs and leaders have in common, what Oprah taught her about preparation, how to ensure that success and failure don't determine your identity, and why 'touchy feely' honest feedback is essential for growth.
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 - 1h 22min
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