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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/.
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Many leaders understand the cost of decision fatigue, but very few understand the cost of indecision fatigue—the real cost of not deciding.  In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof explains what indecision fatigue is, what it costs, and offers four practical strategies you can use to start making wise, timely decisions.  🔗  Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: MEDISHARE No matter what stage of life you’re in, Medi-Share wants to be there for you. Head to medishare.gloo.us to see how Medi-Share can work for you!   TENX10 Get free resources as well as ongoing free monthly updates about what you need to know about Gen Z, at TENx10.org/seniorleader   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
Bob Goff returns to the podcast and shares what he's learned from millions of people who have had his phone number, how to be more available as a leader, and how to infuse whimsy and adventure into an otherwise ordinary life. 🔗  Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: AT YOUR BEST In my best-selling book, At Your Best, you get a complete strategy to get your time, energy, and priorities working in your favor so you can break free from stress and burnout. 2025 is the year you can leave stress and burnout in the past. Head on over to Amazon or atyourbesttoday.com to order your copy of At Your Best.   UPWARD SPORTS Now is the perfect time to explore sports ministry as part of your outreach strategy. This game-changing approach for 2025 will redefine how you engage with your community. Visit Upward.org/Carey to introduce sports outreach to your community in 2025.   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
Chad Veach talks about the red flags of pride in ministry and leadership, how to process things when people leave your church, and what happens when you're operating out of your gifting alone, not out of humility. 🔗  Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: COMPASSION Did you know that partnering with Compassion helps fulfill your church's call to The Great Commission? Bring this mission focus to YOUR church, and then watch God use YOUR church to impact the world. Find out more at compassion.com/carey.   GLOO+ With Gloo+'s New Mover Program, you can send 50 postcards to new movers in your area every single month, giving them a warm welcome and inviting them to your church. Visit Gloo.us/connection and use code CAREYSAVE20 to save 20% on your subscription and start reaching more people today.   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
Will Guidara shares the backstory to his book, Unreasonable Hospitality, and his involvement in the hit TV series The Bear. Plus, Will and Carey discuss navigating control and collaboration and how leaders can handle criticism and praise better. 🔗  Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork    This episode is sponsored by: BELAY This month is your last chance to get your free copy of BELAY’s latest resource, The Power of Productivity, for free. This guide is full of practical tips and plans to help you maximize productivity for you and those you lead. To claim it, just text CAREY to 55123. Accomplish more and juggle less with BELAY.   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
Al Gordon, founder of Saint.Church in London, talks about revival and pre-revival in the church, the anatomy of revival, and rethinking the things the church got wrong. Plus, he shares why architecture can be the place where church and culture intersect.  🔗  Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: SUBSPLASH Subsplash puts today’s most innovative church technology into your hands—so you can focus on ministry. Go to subsplash.com/carey to schedule a quick, no-obligation demo and get $500 off when you sign up.   GLOO+ Gloo+ is an all-in-one membership community where church leaders can access everything they need—from communication tools, to ministry resources, and more. Head over to plus.gloo.us/Carey and use code CAREYSAVE20 for 20% off your subscription.   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
Tim Ross talks about the difference between deconstruction, destruction, and reconstruction. Plus, the pressure to code switch as a pastor, how podcasting might be the future of ministry, and the meteoric rise of his podcast—The Basement.   🔗  Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork    This episode is sponsored by: CONVOY OF HOPE Shop for gifts that do more than sit on a shelf. Share the love of Christ with those in need with Convoy’s 2024 Gift Catalog. Visit: ConvoyofHope.Org/Carey     Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
There are two kinds of leaders: leaders who make excuses and leaders who make progress. A huge red flag in leadership centers on the leaders who make excuses. Carey shares how to identify excuse-making leaders, what motivates them, and how to change their behavior so you start making progress.   🔗  Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: GLOO With Gloo’s free texting, you can reinforce your teachings and keep hope alive every day. This is your chance to ensure they stay rooted in their faith with daily devotional texts. Sign up today at gloo.us/freetexting.     CONVOY OF HOPE Shop for gifts that do more than sit on a shelf. Share the love of Christ with those in need with Convoy’s 2024 Gift Catalog. Visit: ConvoyofHope.Org/Carey     Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
Is the mid-life crisis real? Pete Scazzero questions the mid-life crisis and explains what really happens to most leaders in their thirties and early forties.  Plus, he and Carey discuss how leaders are mis-formed for ministry and outline the revolution needed to transform the church. 🔗  Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork    This episode is sponsored by:  STATE OF THE CHURCH What would you change if you could know exactly how your people are doing across your church? Barna is releasing incredible new research every single month, and Gloo is introducing powerful tools to help you pinpoint the State of Your Church. Text “carey” to 46816 and you’ll be subscribed to all the latest info on State of the Church.   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
In an era where the average church in America has an attendance of about 50 people, Karl Vaters talks about desizing the church. Karl also discusses the drug of size, the good and bad of the church growth movement, and what large and small churches get right. 🔗  Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: COMPASSION For over 70 years, Compassion International has worked tirelessly to help others know their identity in Jesus Christ through the local church. My church has partnered with Compassion for over a decade, and I want to encourage your church to get involved. Find out more compassion.com/carey   GLOO+ Getting in front of the people who need your message most can seem like a mystery. Gloo+ automates direct mail to 50 new families to your community and connects you with up to 7 people who are looking for answers your church has.  Just go to Gloo.us/connection and use the code CAREYSAVE20 for an additional 20% off your subscription.     Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
Henry Cloud unpacks his traumatic childhood and past and offers advice on combatting depression and panic attacks. Plus, Henry outlines the problems with the dominant models of psychology in the church. 🔗  Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY I've partnered up with Craig Groeschel, Chris Hodges, Ashely Wooldridge, Dan Clark and others to help you unleash generosity at your church and boldly advance the mission of your church. On Nov. 18th, Advance Masterclass is coming to the Art of Leadership Academy. Head on over to theartofleadershipacademy.com to learn more and join today.   TENX10 TENx10 is inviting you to join the conversation by partnering with them in making faith matter more to the next generation through loving young people and pointing them to Jesus. Visit TENx10.org/partners to learn more about how you can join this growing movement.   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
Chuck DeGroat returns to the podcast to discuss secrecy and exposure in leadership, how your body keeps score of trauma, and how the 'go mode' that makes many leaders successful can sometimes lead to their undoing. 🔗  Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: SUBSPLASH Join more than 17,000 churches that partner with Subsplash to engage their communities and help their people grow spiritually. Go to subsplash.com/carey to schedule a quick, no-obligation demo and get $500 off when you sign up.   BELAY BELAY is offering their latest resource, The Power of Productivity, for free.  This guide is full of practical tips and plans to help you maximize productivity for you and those you lead. To claim it, just text CAREY to 55123.   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
Sharon McMahon, also known as @SharonSaySo on Instagram, explains the business model behind the monetization of hate and how that's driving division. She discusses why some people crave certainty and how that grows churches and platforms. Sharon shares her news hygiene recommendations so you can read the news and not lose your mind. Plus, Sharon McMahon shares why she believes the majority of people are exhausted and are craving something other than more polarization. This episode is part 7, the final episode, of the Pastoring in a Partisan Age series.   Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: COMPASSION YOU can bring this mission focus to YOUR church, and then watch God use YOUR church to impact the world. I encourage you to connect with my friends at Compassion - find out more at www.compassion.com/carey.   GLOO+ The new Gloo+ membership from Gloo offers your church free texting, time-saving resources, a new mover program, and discounts on digital and physical resources you're probably already buying at full price. Visit gloo.us/plus - and Use code: CAREY20 for 20% off.       Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
Mark Sayers, Pastor and author, weighs in on why people inside and outside the church are so upset and the rise of the culture wars. He discusses why conspiracy theories have taken hold, the resentment of elites, and what God might be doing when it seems you can't win anymore. This episode is part 6 of the Pastoring in a Partisan Age series.   Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF NAVIGATING CHURCH CONFLICT On September 23rd, I'm releasing a brand new course called the Art of Navigating Church Conflict — it's my comprehensive training where you'll learn proven frameworks, strategies, and skills to unite, inspire, and empower your church, navigate conflict, and mitigate criticism. Join the waitlist for the course artofchurchconflict.com.   CONVOY OF HOPE Whether it’s organizing an event or supporting families in need, Convoy of Hope wants to find a way to reignite a love in your church congregation for compassion ministry. Learn more and support their work at convoy.org/carey     Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
Theologian N.T. Wright deconstructs why Christians have bought into the culture wars, discusses how the Gospel is political, and offers his best advice on leading through the election without losing people. This episode is Part 5 of the series, Pastoring in a Partisan Age. Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: SUBSPLASH Subsplash puts the best of today’s church technology into your hands—to help you better equip your congregation and help them grow and make more disciples. Go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 off when you sign up.   COMPASSION YOU can bring a mission focus to YOUR church, and then watch God use YOUR church to impact the world. I encourage you to connect with my friends at Compassion - find out more at www.compassion.com/carey   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
Michael Wear, founder of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, discusses our political sickness and how to guide your staff when they want to share their political views. This episode is Part 4 of the series, Pastoring in a Partisan Age. Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: TENX10 Our friends at TenX10 are harnessing the collective knowledge of more than 125 Christian ministries, organizations, and denominations that are dedicated to effectively discipling the next generation. Visit TENx10.org today to learn more about their free resources.   BELAY Discover the five most positive changes that come from hiring a bookkeeper for your church. BELAY is offering our listeners a free download of their resource, 5 Ways A Church Bookkeeper Can Transform Your Day.   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
In episode three of Pastoring in a Partisan Age, Ed Stetzer talks about how to lead in an age of outrage. What happens when your political win matters more than your moral views? Should pastors preach on political agendas? How do church leaders speak about the issues of today’s culture without being swallowed by partisanship?  Ed discusses why he thinks 2024 will be more divided than 2020 (but why the church is better prepared), what happens when your political win matters more than your moral views, and much more.   Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: COMPASSION Bring a mission focus to YOUR church, and then watch God use YOUR church to impact the world. I encourage you to connect with my friends at Compassion - find out more at www.compassion.com/carey.   CHURCH.TECH Feel confident using AI for ministry ethically and responsibly with Church.Tech. Visit Church.tech and use code CAREY for 25% off your first three months.   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
What do you do when everyone in your church is in conflict? In this episode, Andy Stanley continues our seven-part series on Pastoring in a Partisan Age. He discusses why picking sides sidelines the church and how to handle when we disagree politically, culturally, and theologically. Andy also talks about how he handles his critics inside and outside the church. Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HEALTHY CHURCH CONFLICT Start leading a more united church by downloading my FREE Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict at churchconflictguide.com   GLOO+ The new Gloo+ membership from Gloo offers your church free texting, time-saving resources, a new mover program, and discounts on digital and physical resources you're probably already buying at full price. Visit gloo.us/plus - and Use code: CAREY20 for 20% off   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network  
Why is your church so divided? In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof kicks off our seven-part series on Pastoring in a Partisan Age. Carey looks at three hidden reasons people are so upset about everything these days, including politics. He also shares practical steps you can take to bring about unity. Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: CONVOY OF HOPE Convoy resources and mobilizes congregations of all sizes to meet the needs in their communities. Whether it’s organizing an event or supporting families in need, Convoy wants to find a way to reignite a love in your congregation for compassion ministry.  Learn more and support their work at convoy.org/carey   TENX10 What if I told you that you can get a personalized assessment of your youth ministry in just 5 minutes? Well, now you can! The Relational Discipleship Inventory allows you to compare your results and your impact over time, ensuring that you and your youth ministry remain aligned with the goal of transformative, Jesus-focused engagement.  To complete your free Relational Discipleship Inventory, visit TENx10.org/RDI today.   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
Business leader and serial entrepreneur Lee Domingue talks about what business leaders need from church leaders to create exponential growth in giving. Lee takes us inside the minds of entrepreneurs to let leaders see how they think and explains the detoxing power of time off. 🔗  Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: TENX10 Join a growing movement of leaders who are committed to creating healthy faith communities where young people can thrive.  Visit tenx10.org/partners today to learn more about how you can partner with TENx10.   COMPASSION For over 70 years, Compassion International has worked tirelessly to help others know their identity in Jesus Christ through the local church. My church has partnered with Compassion for over a decade, and I want to encourage your church to get involved. Find out more at compassion.com/carey   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
85% of churches never reach more than 200 people. Why? Because their leadership doesn't scale. In this episode, you'll learn the top reasons leaders who want to grow their church or business fail to do so. And you'll figure out how to break through the walls of growth most leaders can't navigate.  Carey also outlines the three levels of organizational success and how to get to Level 3.  🔗  Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY For a few days THIS week, you can get a 90-day trial membership to The Art of Leadership Academy for just $97. The 90-day trial includes unlimited access to all my courses, a private online community of church leaders, live coaching calls with me, and more — including my flagship program, the Art of Preaching. Check it out at theartofleadershipacademy.com and be sure to join ASAP, because the 90-day trial for $97 won't last long.   CHURCH.TECH CHURCH.tech just launched a new feature called Ministry Tools, a brand-new section on the platform designed for everyone who has ministry work that isn’t sermon-related. You can sign up for a 14-day free trial at CHURCH.tech, and if you enter the code ‘Carey’ at checkout, you’ll get an exclusive discount of 25% off your first three months. GLOO+ If you aren’t welcoming new movers to your community with direct mail, you’re missing out on connections with people who need your love and support.  Visit gloo.us/movers and use code CAREY20 for 20% off. Be the first to welcome new movers home.   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network
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Daniel Fietje

love Mark Sayers. Thanks for highlighting him.

Sep 13th
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Langston J

I love the rich, honest, long form conversations on this podcast. I'm neither a pastor nor do I work in the church, but as a young christian (26) the conversations on here have been so helpful. thank you so much!

Jan 23rd
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Robb Clanton

You can tell the truth without love but you cannot love without telling the truth.

May 31st
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Paul Loeffler

A come down day sounds phenomenal... until you're working two jobs, and struggling to find a sabbath each week.

May 13th
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James Woodwillow

Carey Nieuwhof: another Joel Osteen type pastor that dropped the Gospel for self help many years ago.

Oct 25th
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Paul Loeffler

Between the 17 and 23 min mark, Louie talks about how he feels about online church vs in-person church, and does a great job of expressing it. What I appreciated also, though, was Cary's respectful response. My experience listening to Cary is that he disagrees strongly with Louie about the importance of online church, yet he didn't push back at all, despite this being his podcast. He allowed Louie to have - and espouse - a completely different view, and I appreciated that. To be clear, Cary agrees whole-heartedly with Louie's view on in-person church. He just has a different perspective on on-line church.

Sep 4th
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Graham Behnke

This was incredible

Jun 9th
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Brandon Kyle

After listening to the wonderful conversation, in an alternate universe Adam's book "think again" might be "Repent" :), looking forward to catching up on the backlog, -pastor in The Salvation Army

Mar 31st
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Randy House

nice podcast.... haven't tried Chick-fil-A.. if you're in Toronto thinking about it..

Jun 13th
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Randy House

partnership

Apr 29th
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Randy House

humble and transparent is the key.. which leads to authenticity

Apr 29th
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Randy House

faithfulness is rewarded..

Apr 29th
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Randy House

thanks 😊 Carey

Apr 29th
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Randy House

love Mike

Apr 28th
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Dhany Hariman

This is an amazing Podcast. It really helps me in developing my leadership skills and make me a better person. Thank you so much Carey

Dec 21st
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Isaac Thomas

thank god for podcast

Oct 7th
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Richard

5:52

Jun 20th
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Shaquanna Brown

This was an excellent podcast. Thank you Carey and Kadi!

May 16th
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Ryan Ayres

Catalyst conference 2016 Andy Stanley

Mar 20th
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Binny Thomas

I love your Podcasts..Its really heplful..

Mar 12th
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