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.

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COMPASSION

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Carey Nieuwhof takes the top questions young leaders submitted about ambition and how it works for and against you. Plus, he discusses media consumption habits, being a 'professional" Christian because you work on staff, and how to fire people (well). 

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GLOO INSIGHTS

Track attendance, giving, salvations, and volunteers in real-time. Compare numbers year-over-year, across campuses, or even against national trends. https://gloo.com/insights

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Glenn Packiam talks about how to pastor in an age where no one trusts pastors, the church leader mental health crisis (especially among next-gen leaders), and the difference between being weary and being wounded in leadership.

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GLOO AI

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BELAY

Download BELAY’s free guide to delegation today: 25 Things to Stop Doing in 2025.

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In an incredibly candid conversation, Gabe and Rebekah Lyons open up about their 28-year marriage. They discuss how they fight about everything, sex, navigating two careers, parenting, and how, despite all the very real challenges, they've made it through.

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THE ART OF PREACHING BREAKTHROUGH GUARANTEE

Until April 11th, I'm offering a Preaching Breakthrough Guarantee with my course, The Art of Preaching. If you don't see a difference in your preaching, just email me by August 31st for a complete and immediate refund.

SUBSPLASH

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Mark Sayers brings astonishing insight to the rapid cultural, economic, and political change we're seeing right now in America and globally. Carey and Mark cover why woke broke, the massive upheaval of the status quo being ushered by Trump and his cadre, and how to find hope for the church in the new global chaos.

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GLOO FEED

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THE CHOSEN

The Chosen: Last Supper is in theaters now, and it’s the must-see event of the Easter season. 

Grab your tickets for all three parts today at TheChosenLastSupper.com

TENX10

Access your free NextGen Simple Mentoring toolkit. Head over to simplementoring.org today and download the Simple Mentoring Jumpstart for Senior Pastors.

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In this episode, Kara Powell discusses why teens and young adults don't trust the church. Plus, Carey and Kara talk about why young women are dropping out of church, why young men are leaning in, and the keys to reaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

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GLOO

Easter is the most attended Sunday of the year—and it’s less than 3 weeks away. Are you ready to connect with every visitor who walks through your doors?

Get Gloo Messaging set up TODAY so you’re ready to connect when it matters most.

Sign up for free at gloo.us/messaging.

THE CHOSEN

The Chosen: Last Supper is in theaters now, and it’s the must-see event of the Easter season. 

Grab your tickets for all three parts today at TheChosenLastSupper.com

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Warren Bird and Adelle Banks share data and case studies on what you need to do to make your church future-ready and to experience church growth.

Plus, they go deep on what happens when Christians become the minority in the US and the surprising reasons people give for not attending church.

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STATE OF THE CHURCH

Check out the latest research about the Church in the United States. Just go to StateofTheChurch.com/carey.

BELAY

For over a decade, BELAY has matched busy leaders like you with the support they need to start delegating.

Download BELAY’s free guide to delegation today: 25 Things to Stop Doing in 2025.

STUDIOC

Take StudioC's Member Engagement Assessment to see how you can engage your people better.

Take the free assessment today at thestudioc.org/carey

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Does character even matter anymore for Christians? If you look at the moral failure happening among pastors and the current culture politically, you'd think not. But the truth is your character matters far more than you think, and it's what the next generation is looking for.

In this episode, Carey explores the critical role of character in leadership, especially within Christian ministry. Carey debunks three dangerous myths about character and competence, emphasizing that character is essential for effective leadership.

Plus, he shares personal insights and stresses that character impacts relationships, legacy, and overall leadership effectiveness.

🔗   Show Notes

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🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy

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GLOO

Gloo gives you 10,000 free texts every month—no cost, no catch.  Sign up today at gloo.us/messaging and make this Easter your most impactful one yet!

CHURCH.TECH

Interactive Clips by CHURCH.tech pauses during the video to ask devotional questions, inviting you to reflect on what you’ve just heard. And here’s the kicker: based on your responses, it creates a personalized next step, help you become who God created and designed you to be.

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Mark Batterson unpacks the funding and church planting strategy of National Community Church. He shares how NCC went from 29 people to owning coffee houses and city blocks in one of America's most expensive real estate markets.

We also discuss the truth of how 'success' goes from gradual to sudden.

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🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy

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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE

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GLOO

Get your FREE State of the Church tools at Gloo. Go to stateofthechurch.com to get your free kit, and light up your own church health dashboard today.

TENX10

I’m excited about Future-Focused Church, a new book by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Raymond Chang. Their team at the Fuller Youth Institute has helped over 1,000 churches navigate change over the past decade, and this book is packed with tested strategies to help you do the same

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In this live interview, Annie F. Downs returns to the podcast and explains what most churches are missing in ministry.

Plus, she discusses the most overlooked group in your church, how to connect them, and the power of human connection on and offline.

🔗   Show Notes

📩 On The Rise Newsletter

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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE

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THE CHURCH NETWORK

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