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The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
Release Date: 05/13/2025
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
Has your calling become toxic? Biola Professor Arianna Molloy discusses the identity crisis most church leaders face: identifying with their calling so much that it becomes toxic. She also discusses burnout, how to get healthy, and the problems with boundary-shaming your team. π π© π£οΈ π§ π₯ Follow Follow βοΈConnect 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: ...
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Kyle Idleman discusses why it's easier to admit a fault on stage than to a friend in person, the times you feel like you want to punch a hole in the wall (and what to do about it), vulnerability, insecurity, and the spiritual gift of disappointing people. π π© π£οΈ π§ π₯ Follow Follow GLOO FEED Itβs important to be an informed leader, and it doesnβt get any easier than the Gloo Feed. Join for free in 5 seconds today by texting βcareyβ to 46816. Church.tech is the most complete pastoral AI suite anywhere: instant discipleship...
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Chris Hodges, founding pastor of Church of the Highlands, opens up for the first time about being bullied as a kid, having an inferiority complex, and how that's impacted his leadership. Plus, he shares how to multiply leaders to craft a successful succession. π π© π£οΈ π§ π₯ Follow Follow From mental health, to Gen Z, to new apologetics, learn more about the research coming out of . As a pastor, I desire all people to accept Godβs compassion towards us and to live a full life of gospel-driven impact as a result. If you also desire this, I...
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Carey answers your questions about whether there are limits to church growth, what to do if your elders try to micromanage you, and how to know who to fire and how to do it. π π© π£οΈ π§ π₯ Follow Follow By offering an intentional outreach ministry like Upward Sports you can engage families around your church and build relationships. Visit Brought to you by
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Patria Lead Pastor Adam Mesa shares how viral podcasting helped grow his church from 1,100 to 7,500+ in five years, his experience as a millennial taking over leadership from his dad, and navigating the strengths and challenges of ADHD. π π© π£οΈ π§ π₯ Follow Follow Download BELAYβs free guide today: 5 Blind Spots That Sink Your Leadership. With this resource, youβll learn how to navigate these leadership landmines with strength and confidence. Text the word CAREY to 55123 for With the New Mover Program in Gloo+, you can...
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Ryan Leak has become one of the most sought-after preachers and leadership speakers today. He explains why he prepares for a three-minute offering talk the same way he preps for a leadership talk to a Fortune 100 company. He also explains what to do to connect with and leave a positive impression with your leadership heroes. π π© π£οΈ π§ π₯ Follow Follow The Church Health dashboard takes the guesswork out of important ministry decisions. In minutes, you hear directly from your people on how they are doing and the insights you get are incredibly...
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Organizational consultant Andrew Mellen returns to the podcast to discuss the three rules he uses to help leaders organize their work and home life for mental clarity. Plus, why clutter is deferred decision making, and why you should never email a co-worker. π π© π£οΈ π§ π₯ Follow Follow Feeling overwhelmed in church operations? Youβre not alone. Learn more and register today at . Go to to schedule a quick, no-obligation demo and save $500 when you sign up. Head to and use the promo code CAREY and receive your first month for FREE....
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Real estate mogul Mark Faris talks about going from being cut from professional hockey to becoming the #1 real estate agent and company in the nation. He explains what it took to become #1 in his field, how to break through leadership ceilings, and what every leader can learn to keep growing and improving. π π© π£οΈ π§ π₯ Follow Follow VisitorReach is an all-in-one platform to help churches grow. 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...
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John Eldredge asks whether 30 is too young to be a lead pastor (and what to do if you're in your 20s or 30s and leading a large church). He also talks about finding spiritual authority and the stages every man goes through in life, from warrior to king to sage. π π© π£οΈ π§ π₯ Follow Follow 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. Access the latest research being released about the church....
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Levi Lusko opens up about navigating a mid-life crisis in ministry at 38 and identifying wounds that become a ticking time bomb. Plus, Levi and Carey explore the mixed motives and gifting of preachers. π π© π£οΈ π§ π₯ Follow Follow 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. Brought to you by
info_outlineRyan Leak has become one of the most sought-after preachers and leadership speakers today. He explains why he prepares for a three-minute offering talk the same way he preps for a leadership talk to a Fortune 100 company. He also explains what to do to connect with and leave a positive impression with your leadership heroes.
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As a pastor, I desire all people to accept Godβs compassion towards us and to live a full life of gospel-driven impact as a result. If you also desire this, I encourage you to visit my friends at Compassion International and begin learning how YOU can grow YOUR compassion today. Find out more at www.compassion.com/carey.
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