The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
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CNLP 837 | The Overcorrection Against Church Growth: Andrew Hopper on Why We Shouldn't Celebrate Church Decline
CNLP 836 | The Strengths, Weaknesses and Moral Failures of the Mega-Church Movement: Jimmy Mellado on Healthy Growth, Scale, and Lessons from an Olympian
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
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
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
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
CNLP 831 | Is AI Worse for Mental Health Than Social Media? Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard Interview Carey Nieuwhof
CNLP 830 | AI Parenting Advice: James Kelly on Whether AI Is Sinful in Nature and the Killer App Trap
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
CNLP 828 | The Giving Disruption Coming for the Church: Pat Gelsinger on AI and Mental Health
CNLP 827 | The Questions About AI Leaders Never Ask: AI Girlfriends, Truth and Deepfakes, and Best and Worst Case Scenarios
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
CNLP 825 | What Destroys Leaders: Eric Geiger on Preaching to Your Own Sins and On Disappointing Your Staff
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
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
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
CNLP 821 | Finding Your Voice as a Young Preacher: Tyler Staton on the Gift of Imagination and What Getting Sick Taught Him About Pace
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
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
CNLP 818 | Required Listening: Gordon MacDonald on the View From 80 and 15 Lessons On What Really Matter in Life and Leadership
CNLP 817 | Grieving Your Ministry Wounds: Father Ronald Rolheiser and John Mark Comer on Getting Past Bitterness and Giving Your Life and Death Away
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
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
CNLP 814 | Networking Without the Awkward: Michael Bungay Stanier on Better 1:1s and Building a Path No One Else Is Walking
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
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
CNLP 811 | The Myth of 10,000 Hours: David Epstein on How Creativity Actually Works and Why Constraints Set You Free
CNLP 810 | The End of Anxiety? Joshua Becker on Spiritual Minimalism and When Enough is Enough
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
CNLP 808 | Why Leadership Is Designed to Kill You: Nicole Martin on Leading Christianity Today in a Divided, Rapidly Changing World
CNLP 807 | How to Make Your Life Burnout-Proof: Burnout 20 Years Later, Part 2
CNLP 806 | I Was Almost Ministry Road Kill: Burn Out 20 Years Later, Part 1
Breaking Mental Strongholds: A Conversation with Louie Giglio, Jennie Allen, and Craig Groeschel
CNLP 805 | The Reason Your Church Isn't Multiplying and Fresh Trends in Church Planting With Dave Ferguson
CNLP 804 | How to De-escalate an Angry Church and Leading a Ministry You Didn't Start with Rich Villodas
CNLP 803 | Mass-Marketed Sin, Political Warfare, and Why Your Best Staff Keep Leaving with Joel Muddamalle
CNLP 802 | How the Modern Church Was Shaped: Church Growth, Seeker Sensitive, Attractional, Missional with Todd Wilson
CNLP 801 | When the Ministry Playbook Doesn't Work Anymore: Robby Gallaty and Vick Green on the Keys to Discipleship and Revival
CNLP 800 | Women in Ministry: Preston Sprinkle on What the Bible Actually Says
CNLP 799 | Christine Caine: The Real Reasons Women Are Done With Church
CNLP 798 |Finally Beat Sermon Deadline Procrastination: Jon Acuff on Procrastination, Building an Audience, and AI-Proofing Your Impact
CNLP 797 | Why You Shouldn't Chase Your Passion: Bill Gurley on the Delusional Factor Every Outlier Needs and How to Find a Mentor
CNLP 796 | Best Advice For Preachers: Arthur Brooks on How To Reclaim 20 Hours of Sermon Writing Time + The Meaning of Your Life
S1 Ep 795CNLP 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. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes 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. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
S1 Ep 794CNLP 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. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes 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. Learn more: https://careynieuwhof.com/the-art-of-leadership-live/ 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. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
S1 Ep 793CNLP 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. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes 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. Learn more: https://careynieuwhof.com/the-art-of-leadership-live/ Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
S1 Ep 792CNLP 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. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes 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. Learn more at careynieuwhof.com/fundthefuture 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. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
S1 Ep 791CNLP 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. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes 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. Learn more at careynieuwhof.com/fundthefuture 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. Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
S1 Ep 790CNLP 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. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes 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. Visit theartofleadershiplive.com to secure the best pricing. 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 Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
S1 Ep 789CNLP 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. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes 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. Visit theartofleadershiplive.com to secure the best pricing. 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 Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network