The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

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
🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
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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
📩 On The Rise Newsletter
🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
🎥 Watch on YouTube
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STATE OF THE CHURCH
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CHURCH LAW & TAX
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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.
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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
🎥 Watch on YouTube
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
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CHURCH SALARY
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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.
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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
🎥 Watch on YouTube
Follow @careynieuwhof
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2026 CHURCH TRENDS
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IGNITER MEDIA
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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.
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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
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