Podcast: LEADERSHIP

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. πŸ”— Show Notes πŸ“© 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 β€” 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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Why Some Churches Thrive and Others Split

Why do churches with sincere faith, gifted leaders, and strong theology still split? In this powerful episode of the Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast, Pete Scazzero exposes a hard truth many leaders have experienced but rarely name: church fractures are rarely about doctrine or visionβ€”they are about formation. Drawing from decades of pastoral leadership and personal…

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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. πŸ”— Show Notes πŸ“© On The Rise Newsletter πŸ—£οΈ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy πŸŽ₯ 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! πŸ”— Show Notes πŸ“© On The Rise Newsletter πŸ—£οΈ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy πŸŽ₯ Watch on YouTube Follow…

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Why Emotional Health is the Missing Link in the Global Church

Around the world, churches are working hard to make disciples, lead faithfully, and impact their communities. Yet many leaders are exhausted, relationships are strained, and spiritual growth feels shallow or stalled. Why? In this episode, Pete Scazzero addresses a core truth that often goes unnamed: emotional health is the missing link in the global church….

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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. πŸ”— Show Notes πŸ“© On The Rise Newsletter…

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CNLP 782 | The Problem of Mini-Celebrity Pastors: Les McKeown on Growth Barriers for Church Leaders

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. πŸ”— Show Notes πŸ“© On The Rise Newsletter πŸ—£οΈ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy πŸŽ₯ Watch on YouTube…

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CNLP 781 | John Mark Comer Goes to the Desert, Clarifies Where He Stands, and Deep Dives on a Major Challenge for Modern Discipleship

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. πŸ”—…

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