The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

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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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CNLP 797 | Why You Shouldn't Chase Your Passion: Bill Gurley on the Delusional Factor Every Outlier Needs and How to Find a Mentor

carey@careynieuwhof.com (Carey Nieuwhof) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0000

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

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CNLP 796 | Best Advice For Preachers: Arthur Brooks on How To Reclaim 20 Hours of Sermon Writing Time + The Meaning of Your Life

carey@careynieuwhof.com (Carey Nieuwhof) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0000

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

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.

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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CNLP 795 | A 100% Digital Church: What Mark Lutz Learned That Physical Churches Are Missing

carey@careynieuwhof.com (Carey Nieuwhof) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:05:00 +0000

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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CNLP 794 | Overcoming Your Self-Limiting Beliefs and the Science Behind How Prayer Builds Resilience With Nir Eyal

carey@careynieuwhof.com (Carey Nieuwhof) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:05:00 +0000

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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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

carey@careynieuwhof.com (Carey Nieuwhof) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:05:00 +0000

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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CNLP 792 | I Wanted to Quit Everything: Jennie Allen on Suffering, Spiritual Warfare, Lies Leaders Believe, and Not Giving Up

carey@careynieuwhof.com (Carey Nieuwhof) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:05:00 +0000

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".

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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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CNLP 791 | Why Church Dating Advice No Longer Works: JJ and Kait Tomlin on the Realities Single Christians Face

carey@careynieuwhof.com (Carey Nieuwhof) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:05:00 +0000

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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CNLP 790 | Red Flags Driving Women Out of Church (and How to Fix Them) with Kadi Cole

carey@careynieuwhof.com (Carey Nieuwhof) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:05:00 +0000

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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CNLP 789 | Beth Moore on Knowing When It's Time to Leave and Proof-Texting Scripture to Keep the Pulpit and Power

carey@careynieuwhof.com (Carey Nieuwhof) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:05:00 +0000

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.

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.

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CNLP 788 | Are You Marketing Revival? The Problem with Mixed Motives and Social Media in Church Leaders

carey@careynieuwhof.com (Carey Nieuwhof) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:05:00 +0000

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.

Visit theartofleadershiplive.com to secure the best pricing.

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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CNLP 787 | Emergency Episode | Pastoring Angry People: When to Speak, When to Stay Silent, and Leading Without Losing Everyone

carey@careynieuwhof.com (Carey Nieuwhof) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:05:00 +0000

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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