Podcast: Carey Nieuwhof Leadership

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

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. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠…

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

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 They cover outdated dating advice, what pastors should say, and the real challenges of being a Christian and single today. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On…

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

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…

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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

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. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch…

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

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. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The…

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

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…

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CNLP 786 | Craig Groeschel and His Therapist Join the Show: What Happens When a Leader Hits a Breaking Point

Life.Church Senior Pastor Craig Groeschel and his therapist, Dr. Wayne Chappelle, join Carey to talk about a wall Craig hit in ministry, that he thought might k*ll him. They discuss what was at stake, how he got through it, what happens to leaders who don’t take action, and how Craig recovered fully from what almost…

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CNLP 785 | Patrick Lencioni Opens Up About His Dark Night of the Soul, How Work Can Heal You, And Leading Next Gen Leaders

Patrick Lencioni opens up about his dark night of the soul and his recent five-month sabbatical. Plus, we discuss how we go to work to heal and the joys and challenges of leading next-gen leaders. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch…

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CNLP 784 | Leadership is NOT Lonely! Henry Cloud on Founderitis and Why You’re More In Control Than You Think

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! 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow…

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CNLP 783 | Are We Too Critical Of the Church? John Crist Returns to Talk Cynicism, Hope, and Getting the Tonight Show

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. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter…

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