The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

Henry Cloud explains why leadership is not lonely, or at least, shouldn't be.

Plus, we discuss why founders hang on too long and why leaders have far more control than you think!

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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE

September 21–23, 2026, I'm hosting The Art of Leadership LIVE in Nashville, Tennessee.

If you've been thinking about applying, now is the time. Once Super Early Bird pricing expires, rates go up for good.

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GLOO CONTENT STUDIO

Gloo Content Studio is designed around one simple idea: one message can power a whole week of ministry.

Reclaim your Mondays and extend the impact of your preaching at gloo.com/carey.

BELAY

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This guide discusses when AI can save you time, when human insight is non-negotiable, and how to balance the two effectively across your financial operations.

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Comedian and listener favorite John Crist returns to ask if we're being too critical of the church right now. Has our cynicism gone too far?

Plus, we talk about finding hope and do a detailed breakdown of exactly what it takes to appear on the Tonight Show.

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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.

Get an additional $5 off at checkout when you use the code "carey5". Visit switcherstudio.com/carey to learn more.

GLOO FEED

Gloo Feed is the best way to stay informed about what matters, when it matters… without having to sift through the noise.

Get all the latest research, updates on AI and the church, access to resources, and much more. Join the Gloo Feed today, for free.

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Leadership expert Les McKeown talks about the rise of mini-celebrity pastors, the limits that places on church growth and team development, and how to overcome the growth barriers you're facing as church leaders.

🔗 Show Notes

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STATE OF THE CHURCH

Learn more about the State of the Church and stay up to date on the latest data at stateofthechurch.com/Carey

CHURCH LAW & TAX

For nearly 40 years, the online Church & Clergy Tax Guide has been the go-to resource U.S. pastors trust to handle taxes with confidence.

It's updated with the latest changes—including how to navigate the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—and now you can even ask Richie, their new AI assistant, to explain how it applies to your church WITHOUT the legal or tax jargon.

Go to ChurchLawAndTax.com/carey to become a member and access the guide today.

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John Mark Comer talks about his 21-day venture into the desert and a silence unlike any he's known in his life.

Plus, he clarifies where he stands in terms of the left or the right (and the Christian past), discusses major challenges for modern discipleship and the church, and adds his own church trend.

🔗 Show Notes

📩 On The Rise Newsletter

🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet

🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy

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Follow @careynieuwhof

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❗️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.

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2026 CHURCH TRENDS

Receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, interactive Q&A, and podcast series.

Head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.

CHURCH SALARY

If you want an easy, data-backed way to know what fair pay looks like for YOUR team (or even yourself!), head to ChurchSalary.com/carey and start for free today.

STUDIO C

One of the biggest questions pastors are asking right now is:

How do we support real spiritual formation—without rushing people, and without losing the personal touch as our church grows?

StudioC has created a short Member Engagement Assessment to help leaders gain clarity on how well their church is supporting spiritual formation today.

You can take it for free at TheStudioC.org/Carey.

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YouTuber Ruslan KD sits down to explain that ambiguity from preachers on cultural issues is costing them more than they think.

He shares how the next generation is looking to the church for what to think and how to think.

In this episode, we do a deep dive into how the next generation is leveraging YouTube and social media to preach the Gospel.

🔗 Show Notes

📩 On The Rise Newsletter

🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet

🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy

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❗️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.

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2026 CHURCH TRENDS

Receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, interactive Q&A, and podcast series.

Head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.

IGNITER MEDIA

Igniter is offering you an exclusive discount on any of their memberships and a FREE exclusive sermon series package valued at $330, which includes a complimentary sermon bumper, title graphics, worship backgrounds, social graphics, Canva templates, and a ProPresenter theme.

Check it out at IgniterMedia.com/carey.

GLOO CONTENT STUDIO

Gloo Content Studio is built around a simple idea: one message can power a whole week of ministry. If you want to reclaim your Mondays and extend the impact of your preaching, check out Gloo Content Studio.

Head to gloo.com/carey to try it.

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Even as teenagers, Gen Zers Luke LeFevre and Daniel McLeod were preaching at their high school and at raves. They share why Gen Z is so bold, what's creating the surge in church attendance, and why so many Gen Z are not using their gifts in local churches, and how to change that.

🔗 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

2026 CHURCH TRENDS

Receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, interactive Q&A, and podcast series.

Head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.

CHURCH LAW & TAX

The online Church & Clergy Tax Guide is the go-to resource U.S. pastors trust to handle taxes with confidence.

It's updated with the latest changes—including how to navigate the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—and now you can even ask Richie, their new AI assistant, to explain how it applies to your church WITHOUT the legal or tax jargon.

Go to ChurchLawAndTax.com/carey to become a member and access the guide today.

BELAY

Giving patterns continue to evolve, so we want to equip you with a deeper understanding of what's changing. Grab this free resource from our friends at BELAY called "The Giving Shift: A Guide to New Donor Trends and Behavior."

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Is America in revival? Well, not quite, according to Barna CEO David Kinnaman, who joins Carey to discuss 2026 church trends.

New data shows overall American Christianity is still in decline AND that Gen Z men are dialing into Jesus, young adults are the most churched group in America, and that we're setting ourselves up for a succession crisis.

🔗 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.

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2026 CHURCH TRENDS

Receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, interactive Q&A, and podcast series.

Head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.

VISITORREACH

Reach new visitors with VisitorReach. 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 today at VisitorReach.com/Carey

ASPEN GROUP

Aspen Group believes your church building is an essential tool for spiritual formation, and they're passionate about crafting spaces that engage community, drive discipleship, and build faith.

If this sounds like the team you'd want to partner with for your church space, visit aspengroup.com/carey

SUBSPLASH

Subsplash integrates your website, mobile app, giving, media, live streaming, church management, and messaging together —all on one platform designed for churches.

Simplify your church's tech stack, save time, and start multiplying your kingdom impact.

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Carey Nieuwhof unveils 7 disruptive church trends to track in 2026. The trends include Gen Z leading a surge in young church attendance and a rise in women exiting the Christian faith.

Plus, Carey discusses discipleship by algorithm and why that makes it impossible to lead people with harmony.

🔗 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

2026 CHURCH TRENDS

Receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide and get access to the interactive Q&A.

Head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.

ASPEN GROUP

Aspen Group believes your church building is an essential tool for spiritual formation, and they're passionate about crafting spaces that engage community, drive discipleship, and build faith.

Visit aspengroup.com/carey

IGNITER MEDIA

Igniter has a robust library of ready-made church media that works seamlessly with all church presentation software and Igniter is offering an exclusive discount on any of their memberships.

Plus, they're giving you a FREE exclusive sermon series package valued at $330. Check it out at IgniterMedia.com/carey.

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Former LCBC Senior Pastor David Ashcraft talks about the small church dysfunction he encountered when he arrived at LCBC when it was just a small church.

Plus, he discusses how it scaled into a mega-church of 22,000, succession, and how he repositioned the Global Leadership Summit for the future.

🔗 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

2026 CHURCH TRENDS

This year, I'm premiering my Annual Church Trends LIVE inside The Art of Leadership Academy. You'll receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, as well as a live, interactive Q&A and a podcast series. All launching in January.

If you want to be the first to access it all, head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.

STATE OF THE CHURCH

Stay up to date on the latest research coming out of Barna's State of the Church.

Visit stateofthechurch.com/carey

AMPLIFY+

Amplify Plus from Ministry Brands is a fully connected church management platform that brings your people, communication, events, & scheduling—all into one place.

When your systems work, your time "on" fuels the heart of ministry. Visit ministrybrands.com/amplify to learn more.

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Sharon Hodde Miller discusses entering ministry with idealism that is crushed when people break your heart and leave your church.

Plus, she discusses how to keep your heart engaged, learning to fight cynicism, and how to know when to speak into culture and when to keep silent.

🔗 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

2026 CHURCH TRENDS

This year, I'm premiering my Annual Church Trends LIVE inside The Art of Leadership Academy. You'll receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, as well as a live, interactive Q&A and a podcast series. All launching in January.

If you want to be the first to access it all, head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.

IGNITER MEDIA

Let's be honest: Keeping your church's visuals and communication fresh week after week is tough. Igniter has a robust library of ready-made church media that works seamlessly with all church presentation software.

For my listeners, Igniter is offering an exclusive discount on any of their memberships. Plus, they're giving you a FREE exclusive sermon series package valued at $330. Check it out at IgniterMedia.com/carey.

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