The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

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Ramit Sethi, New York Times Bestselling author, podcaster, and Netflix show host, returns to the podcast. Ramit shares his insight on what couples struggle with financially and how church leaders can teach couples about money.

Plus, he discusses lessons from 20 years in business, why raising money for charity is so hard, and how to deal with cheap board members.

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Published 2025-01-21

CNLP 704 | The Dismal State of Evangelism, the Divide Between Church and Culture, and The Missed Opportunity of Unchurched People's Surprising Spiritual Openness with David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock

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Only 1% of pastors say their churches are very effective at evangelism. Yet, 72% of people say they are open spiritually.

In this episode, Barna CEO David Kinnaman and author Mark Matlock continue the 2025 Church Trends series and discuss the current divide between church and culture, the surprisingly dismal state of evangelism in the church today, and the missed opportunity of unchurched people's surprising spiritual openness.

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In a free 60-minute webinar, Mark Clark, pastor at Bayside Church, will share the 5 essential traits that define truly great leaders.

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Only 1% of pastors say their churches are very effective at evangelism. Yet, 72% of people say they are open spiritually.

In this episode, Barna CEO David Kinnaman and author Mark Matlock continue the 2025 Church Trends series and discuss the current divide between church and culture, the surprisingly dismal state of evangelism in the church today, and the missed opportunity of unchurched people's surprising spiritual openness.

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Highly Productive Leader Challenge

On February 3rd, I’m kicking off a 4-Week Highly Productive Leader Challenge designed specifically for leaders like you who feel stuck in the cycle of overwhelm.

Learn more at Productive2025.com

In a free 60-minute webinar, Mark Clark, pastor at Bayside Church, will share the 5 essential traits that define truly great leaders.

Register at thriveconference.org/

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Published 2025-01-14

CNLP 703 | Noah Herrin on High Growth Church Planting, Leading with Community over Content, and How a Church With An Average Age of 25 Got Started

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Church planter Noah Herrin continues the 2025 church trends series as he and Carey discuss high-growth church planting.

Noah shares how he created a ministry model that leads with community over content and how a 14-month-old church that attracts 700 people on the weekend has built a congregation with an average age of 25 years old.

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Church planter Noah Herrin continues the 2025 church trends series as he and Carey discuss high-growth church planting.

Noah shares how he created a ministry model that leads with community over content and how a 14-month-old church that attracts 700 people on the weekend has built a congregation with an average age of 25 years old.

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On Tuesday, January 21st I'm hosting a coaching call to discuss the church trends of 2025. Join me and the members of the Art of Leadership Academy.

Today, more than 2,700 organizations proudly display the ECFA seal, signaling to millions of donors that their contributions are stewarded with utmost care.

Learn more at ECFA.org/triumph

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Gloo+ is quickly becoming the fastest-growing platform for pastors and ministry leaders. Unlock the tools to build a thriving, stress-free ministry while focusing on what matters most: faith.

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Published 2025-01-09

CNLP 702 |The Secrets of High Conversion Growth Churches And the Keys to Evangelism in Today's Culture with Joby Martin and Mike Housholder

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Joby Martin and Mike Housholder both lead high-conversion growth churches. That means the growth they're seeing isn't coming from transfer growth. How are they doing it?

As the 2025 Church Trends series continues, they share their secrets to reaching unchurched people, how to speak to insiders and outsiders at the same time, and the keys to evangelism in today's culture.

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Joby Martin and Mike Housholder both lead high-conversion growth churches. That means the growth they're seeing isn't coming from transfer growth. How are they doing it?

As the 2025 Church Trends series continues, they share their secrets to reaching unchurched people, how to speak to insiders and outsiders at the same time, and the keys to evangelism in today's culture.

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The Art of Leadership Academy has partnered with Southeastern University to offer you a new way to earn your master’s degree. Depending on the master’s program you choose, up to 25% of the degree can be completed in The Academy.

The Pour Over

The Pour Over delivers concise, politically-neutral news summaries three times a week, paired with Christ-centered biblical reminders. It keeps you informed without the chaos, bias, or drama.

In a free 60-minute webinar, Mark Clark, pastor at Bayside Church, will share the 5 essential traits that define truly great leaders.

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Published 2025-01-07

CNLP 701 | College Revival, Gen Z's Confession Movement, and Bridging the Revival to Churches with J.P. Pokluda and Jennie Allen

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J.P. Pokluda and Jennie Allen join Carey to share their experiences with the college revival happening across the United States.

As the 2025 Church Trends series continues, they discuss Gen Z's embrace of confession and deliverance and whether the revival can jump the river to churches.

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J.P. Pokluda and Jennie Allen join Carey to share their experiences with the college revival happening across the United States.

As the 2025 Church Trends series continues, they discuss Gen Z's embrace of confession and deliverance and whether the revival can jump the river to churches.

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The Art of Leadership Academy has partnered with Southeastern University to offer you a new way to earn your master’s degree. Depending on the master’s program you choose, up to 25% of the degree can be completed in The Academy.

Today, more than 2,700 organizations proudly display the ECFA seal, signaling to millions of donors that their contributions are stewarded with utmost care.

Learn more at ECFA.org/triumph

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VisitorReach is an all-in-one platform to help churches grow. 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!

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Published 2025-01-02

CNLP 700 | 2025 Church Trends: Gen Z Is In Revival and Retreat At the Same Time, Evangelism is on Life Support, and More

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Carey Nieuwhof shares the top 5 church trends leaders need to pay attention to in 2025.

Carey discusses how Gen Z is in both revival and retreat, evangelism is on life support, church closures are outpacing church plants 3-1, the rise of the non-derivative church, and the state of pastoral mental health.

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Carey Nieuwhof shares the top 5 church trends leaders need to pay attention to in 2025.

Carey discusses how Gen Z is in both revival and retreat, evangelism is on life support, church closures are outpacing church plants 3-1, the rise of the non-derivative church, and the state of pastoral mental health.

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Published 2024-12-31

CNLP 699 | Zach Zehnder on What's Wrong in Current Discipleship, Planting a Church In a Mainline Denomination, and How to Know When It's Time to Leave

73 min

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What's wrong with the current approach to discipleship? Lutheran pastor and author Zach Zehnder talks about what's wrong with the current approach to discipleship and what it's like to plant a church in a mainline denomination.

Plus, Carey and Zach discuss the challenges of being an entrepreneurial pastor and how these innovative church leaders know when it's time to leave their clergy positions.

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What's wrong with the current approach to discipleship? Lutheran pastor and author Zach Zehnder talks about what's wrong with the current approach to discipleship and what it's like to plant a church in a mainline denomination.

Plus, Carey and Zach discuss the challenges of being an entrepreneurial pastor and how these innovative church leaders know when it's time to leave their clergy positions.

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Published 2024-12-24

CNLP 698 | Counterintuitive Advice on How to Attract and Keep High Performers, Getting Better Before Getting Bigger as a Younger Leader, and Thoughts on Paul Graham and Brian Chesky's Founder Mode with Brett Hagler

77 min

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How do leaders attract and keep high performers? Brett Hagler, Y Combinator grad and New Story Founder, shares a young leader's counterintuitive advice on how to attract and keep high performers.

Plus, Brett discusses getting better before getting bigger, and he and Carey share their thoughts on Paul Graham and Brian Chesky's Founder Mode theory.

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How do leaders attract and keep high performers? Brett Hagler, Y Combinator grad and New Story Founder, shares a young leader's counterintuitive advice on how to attract and keep high performers.

Plus, Brett discusses getting better before getting bigger, and he and Carey share their thoughts on Paul Graham and Brian Chesky's Founder Mode theory.

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Published 2024-12-19

CNLP 697 | Decision Fatigue is Bad. Indecision Fatigue is Worse: The Real Cost of Not Deciding

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Many leaders understand the cost of decision fatigue, but very few understand the cost of indecision fatigue—the real cost of not deciding.

In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof explains what indecision fatigue is, what it costs, and offers four practical strategies you can use to start making wise, timely decisions.

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Many leaders understand the cost of decision fatigue, but very few understand the cost of indecision fatigue—the real cost of not deciding.

In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof explains what indecision fatigue is, what it costs, and offers four practical strategies you can use to start making wise, timely decisions.

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Published 2024-12-17

CNLP 696 | Bob Goff on Being More Available as a Leader, Whimsy, What He's Learned from Millions of People Who Have His Phone Number, and How to Infuse Adventure Into an Otherwise Ordinary Life

71 min

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Bob Goff returns to the podcast and shares what he's learned from millions of people who have had his phone number, how to be more available as a leader, and how to infuse whimsy and adventure into an otherwise ordinary life.

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Bob Goff returns to the podcast and shares what he's learned from millions of people who have had his phone number, how to be more available as a leader, and how to infuse whimsy and adventure into an otherwise ordinary life.

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In my best-selling book, At Your Best, you get a complete strategy to get your time, energy, and priorities working in your favor so you can break free from stress and burnout. 2025 is the year you can leave stress and burnout in the past.

Head on over to Amazon or atyourbesttoday.com to order your copy of At Your Best.

Now is the perfect time to explore sports ministry as part of your outreach strategy. This game-changing approach for 2025 will redefine how you engage with your community.

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Published 2024-12-10

CNLP 695 | Chad Veach on Red Flags of Pride in Ministry, How to Process When People Leave Your Church, and What Happens When You're Operating Out of Gifting Alone

67 min

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Chad Veach talks about the red flags of pride in ministry and leadership, how to process things when people leave your church, and what happens when you're operating out of your gifting alone, not out of humility.

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Chad Veach talks about the red flags of pride in ministry and leadership, how to process things when people leave your church, and what happens when you're operating out of your gifting alone, not out of humility.

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Did you know that partnering with Compassion helps fulfill your church's call to The Great Commission? Bring this mission focus to YOUR church, and then watch God use YOUR church to impact the world.

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With Gloo+'s New Mover Program, you can send 50 postcards to new movers in your area every single month, giving them a warm welcome and inviting them to your church.

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Published 2024-12-05

CNLP 694 | The Story Behind Unreasonable Hospitality and The Bear, Navigating Control and Collaboration, and Handling Criticism and Praise with Will Guidara

82 min

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Will Guidara shares the backstory to his book, Unreasonable Hospitality, and his involvement in the hit TV series The Bear.

Plus, Will and Carey discuss navigating control and collaboration and how leaders can handle criticism and praise better.

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Will Guidara shares the backstory to his book, Unreasonable Hospitality, and his involvement in the hit TV series The Bear.

Plus, Will and Carey discuss navigating control and collaboration and how leaders can handle criticism and praise better.

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Published 2024-12-03

CNLP 693 | Al Gordon on Revival and Pre-Revival in the Church, The Anatomy of a Revival, and Rethinking the Things That The Church Got Wrong

66 min

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Al Gordon, founder of Saint.Church in London, talks about revival and pre-revival in the church, the anatomy of revival, and rethinking the things the church got wrong.

Plus, he shares why architecture can be the place where church and culture intersect.

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Al Gordon, founder of Saint.Church in London, talks about revival and pre-revival in the church, the anatomy of revival, and rethinking the things the church got wrong.

Plus, he shares why architecture can be the place where church and culture intersect.

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Published 2024-11-26

CNLP 692 | Tim Ross on Deconstruction, Destruction and Reconstruction, Code-Switching as a Pastor, and Podcasting as the Future of Ministry

114 min

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Tim Ross talks about the difference between deconstruction, destruction, and reconstruction.

Plus, the pressure to code switch as a pastor, how podcasting might be the future of ministry, and the meteoric rise of his podcast—The Basement.

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Tim Ross talks about the difference between deconstruction, destruction, and reconstruction.

Plus, the pressure to code switch as a pastor, how podcasting might be the future of ministry, and the meteoric rise of his podcast—The Basement.

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Published 2024-11-21

CNLP 691 | Leadership Red Flag: Excuse Making Leaders v. Progress Making Leaders

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There are two kinds of leaders: leaders who make excuses and leaders who make progress. A huge red flag in leadership centers on the leaders who make excuses.

Carey shares how to identify excuse-making leaders, what motivates them, and how to change their behavior so you start making progress.

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There are two kinds of leaders: leaders who make excuses and leaders who make progress. A huge red flag in leadership centers on the leaders who make excuses.

Carey shares how to identify excuse-making leaders, what motivates them, and how to change their behavior so you start making progress.

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Published 2024-11-19

CNLP 690 | Pete Scazzero Questions the Mid-Life Crisis, Discusses How Leaders are MisFormed for Ministry, And Outlines The Revolution Needed to Transform the Church

88 min

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Is the mid-life crisis real? Pete Scazzero questions the mid-life crisis and explains what really happens to most leaders in their thirties and early forties.

Plus, he and Carey discuss how leaders are mis-formed for ministry and outline the revolution needed to transform the church.

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Is the mid-life crisis real? Pete Scazzero questions the mid-life crisis and explains what really happens to most leaders in their thirties and early forties.

Plus, he and Carey discuss how leaders are mis-formed for ministry and outline the revolution needed to transform the church.

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Published 2024-11-12

CNLP 689 | DeSizing the Church, The Drug of Size, The Good and Bad of the Church Growth Movement, and What Small and Large Churches Get Right

65 min

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In an era where the average church in America has an attendance of about 50 people, Karl Vaters talks about desizing the church.

Karl also discusses the drug of size, the good and bad of the church growth movement, and what large and small churches get right.

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In an era where the average church in America has an attendance of about 50 people, Karl Vaters talks about desizing the church.

Karl also discusses the drug of size, the good and bad of the church growth movement, and what large and small churches get right.

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Published 2024-11-07

CNLP 688 | Henry Cloud Unpacks His Traumatic Past, Offers Advice on Combatting Depression and Panic Attacks, And Outlines The Problems with The Dominant Models of Psychology In the Church

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Henry Cloud unpacks his traumatic childhood and past and offers advice on combatting depression and panic attacks. Plus, Henry outlines the problems with the dominant models of psychology in the church.

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Henry Cloud unpacks his traumatic childhood and past and offers advice on combatting depression and panic attacks. Plus, Henry outlines the problems with the dominant models of psychology in the church.

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I've partnered up with Craig Groeschel, Chris Hodges, Ashely Wooldridge, Dan Clark and others to help you unleash generosity at your church and boldly advance the mission of your church. On Nov. 18th, Advance Masterclass is coming to the Art of Leadership Academy.

Head on over to theartofleadershipacademy.com to learn more and join today.

TENx10 is inviting you to join the conversation by partnering with them in making faith matter more to the next generation through loving young people and pointing them to Jesus.

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Published 2024-11-05

CNLP 687 | Secrecy and Exposure in Leadership, How Your Body Keeps Score of Trauma, and How the "Go Mode" That Makes You Successful Can Lead To Your Undoing with Chuck DeGroat

77 min

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Chuck DeGroat returns to the podcast to discuss secrecy and exposure in leadership, how your body keeps score of trauma, and how the 'go mode' that makes many leaders successful can sometimes lead to their undoing.

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Published 2024-10-30

ELECTION SERIES | EP 7: Sharon McMahon on The Monetization of Hate, The Exhausted Majority, and Why People Crave Certainty and How it Explains the Growth of Churches and Influencers

81 min

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Sharon McMahon, also known as @SharonSaySo on Instagram, explains the business model behind the monetization of hate and how that's driving division.

She discusses why some people crave certainty and how that grows churches and platforms. Sharon shares her news hygiene recommendations so you can read the news and not lose your mind.

Plus, Sharon McMahon shares why she believes the majority of people are exhausted and are craving something other than more polarization.

This episode is part 7, the final episode, of the Pastoring in a Partisan Age series.

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Sharon McMahon, also known as @SharonSaySo on Instagram, explains the business model behind the monetization of hate and how that's driving division.

She discusses why some people crave certainty and how that grows churches and platforms. Sharon shares her news hygiene recommendations so you can read the news and not lose your mind.

Plus, Sharon McMahon shares why she believes the majority of people are exhausted and are craving something other than more polarization.

This episode is part 7, the final episode, of the Pastoring in a Partisan Age series.

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YOU can bring this mission focus to YOUR church, and then watch God use YOUR church to impact the world. I encourage you to connect with my friends at Compassion - find out more at www.compassion.com/carey.

The new Gloo+ membership from Gloo offers your church free texting, time-saving resources, a new mover program, and discounts on digital and physical resources you're probably already buying at full price. Visit gloo.us/plus - and Use code: CAREY20 for 20% off.

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Published 2024-10-30

ELECTION SERIES | EP 6: Mark Sayers on Conspiracy Theories, Cultural Elites, and What God is Doing When It Seems You Can't Win Anymore

72 min

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Mark Sayers, Pastor and author, weighs in on why people inside and outside the church are so upset and the rise of the culture wars. He discusses why conspiracy theories have taken hold, the resentment of elites, and what God might be doing when it seems you can't win anymore.

This episode is part 6 of the Pastoring in a Partisan Age series.

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Mark Sayers, Pastor and author, weighs in on why people inside and outside the church are so upset and the rise of the culture wars. He discusses why conspiracy theories have taken hold, the resentment of elites, and what God might be doing when it seems you can't win anymore.

This episode is part 6 of the Pastoring in a Partisan Age series.

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On September 23rd, I'm releasing a brand new course called the Art of Navigating Church Conflict — it's my comprehensive training where you'll learn proven frameworks, strategies, and skills to unite, inspire, and empower your church, navigate conflict, and mitigate criticism. Join the waitlist for the course artofchurchconflict.com.

Whether it’s organizing an event or supporting families in need, Convoy of Hope wants to find a way to reignite a love in your church congregation for compassion ministry. Learn more and support their work at convoy.org/carey

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Published 2024-10-30

ELECTION SERIES | EP 5: NT Wright on Christians Buying Into The Culture Wars, How the Gospel is Political, And Advice on Leading Through the Election Without Losing People

96 min

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Theologian N.T. Wright deconstructs why Christians have bought into the culture wars, discusses how the Gospel is political, and offers his best advice on leading through the election without losing people.

This episode is Part 5 of the series, Pastoring in a Partisan Age.

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Theologian N.T. Wright deconstructs why Christians have bought into the culture wars, discusses how the Gospel is political, and offers his best advice on leading through the election without losing people.

This episode is Part 5 of the series, Pastoring in a Partisan Age.

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Published 2024-10-30

ELECTION SERIES | EP 4: Our Political Sickness and Advice on Guiding Your Staff When They Want to Express Their Views

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Michael Wear, founder of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, discusses our political sickness and how to guide your staff when they want to share their political views.

This episode is Part 4 of the series, Pastoring in a Partisan Age.

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Michael Wear, founder of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, discusses our political sickness and how to guide your staff when they want to share their political views.

This episode is Part 4 of the series, Pastoring in a Partisan Age.

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Our friends at TenX10 are harnessing the collective knowledge of more than 125 Christian ministries, organizations, and denominations that are dedicated to effectively discipling the next generation. Visit TENx10.org today to learn more about their free resources.

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Published 2024-10-30

ELECTION SERIES | EP 3: Ed Stetzer on How to Lead in an Age of Outrage, Why 2024 Will Be More Divided than 2020 (But Why The Church Is Better Prepared), And What Happens When Your Political Win Matters More Than Your Moral Views

69 min

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In episode three of Pastoring in a Partisan Age, Ed Stetzer talks about how to lead in an age of outrage.

What happens when your political win matters more than your moral views? Should pastors preach on political agendas? How do church leaders speak about the issues of today’s culture without being swallowed by partisanship?

Ed discusses why he thinks 2024 will be more divided than 2020 (but why the church is better prepared), what happens when your political win matters more than your moral views, and much more.

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In episode three of Pastoring in a Partisan Age, Ed Stetzer talks about how to lead in an age of outrage.

What happens when your political win matters more than your moral views? Should pastors preach on political agendas? How do church leaders speak about the issues of today’s culture without being swallowed by partisanship?

Ed discusses why he thinks 2024 will be more divided than 2020 (but why the church is better prepared), what happens when your political win matters more than your moral views, and much more.

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Published 2024-10-30

ELECTION SERIES | EP 2: Andy Stanley on Why Picking Sides Sidelines the Church, On Disagreeing Politically, Culturally, and Theologically, And How to Handle People Who Criticize You

77 min

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What do you do when everyone in your church is in conflict? In this episode, Andy Stanley continues our seven-part series on Pastoring in a Partisan Age.

He discusses why picking sides sidelines the church and how to handle when we disagree politically, culturally, and theologically. Andy also talks about how he handles his critics inside and outside the church.

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What do you do when everyone in your church is in conflict? In this episode, Andy Stanley continues our seven-part series on Pastoring in a Partisan Age.

He discusses why picking sides sidelines the church and how to handle when we disagree politically, culturally, and theologically. Andy also talks about how he handles his critics inside and outside the church.

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ELECTION SERIES | EP 1: The Hidden Reasons Your Church is Divided (And How to Fix It)

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Why is your church so divided? In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof kicks off our seven-part series on Pastoring in a Partisan Age. Carey looks at three hidden reasons people are so upset about everything these days, including politics. He also shares practical steps you can take to bring about unity.

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Why is your church so divided? In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof kicks off our seven-part series on Pastoring in a Partisan Age. Carey looks at three hidden reasons people are so upset about everything these days, including politics. He also shares practical steps you can take to bring about unity.

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This episode is sponsored by:

Convoy resources and mobilizes congregations of all sizes to meet the needs in their communities. Whether it’s organizing an event or supporting families in need, Convoy wants to find a way to reignite a love in your congregation for compassion ministry.

Learn more and support their work at convoy.org/carey

What if I told you that you can get a personalized assessment of your youth ministry in just 5 minutes? Well, now you can! The Relational Discipleship Inventory allows you to compare your results and your impact over time, ensuring that you and your youth ministry remain aligned with the goal of transformative, Jesus-focused engagement.

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Published 2024-10-29

CNLP 686 | What Business Leaders Need From Church Leaders to Create Exponential Growth in Giving, Inside the Mind of an Entrepreneur, and the Detoxing Power of Time Off for Leaders

79 min

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Business leader and serial entrepreneur Lee Domingue talks about what business leaders need from church leaders to create exponential growth in giving.

Lee takes us inside the minds of entrepreneurs to let leaders see how they think and explains the detoxing power of time off.

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Business leader and serial entrepreneur Lee Domingue talks about what business leaders need from church leaders to create exponential growth in giving.

Lee takes us inside the minds of entrepreneurs to let leaders see how they think and explains the detoxing power of time off.

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This episode is sponsored by:

Join a growing movement of leaders who are committed to creating healthy faith communities where young people can thrive.

Visit tenx10.org/partners today to learn more about how you can partner with TENx10.

For over 70 years, Compassion International has worked tirelessly to help others know their identity in Jesus Christ through the local church.

My church has partnered with Compassion for over a decade, and I want to encourage your church to get involved. Find out more at compassion.com/carey

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Published 2024-10-24

CNLP 685 | 5 Ways to Scale Your Personal Capacity

27 min

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85% of churches never reach more than 200 people. Why?

Because their leadership doesn't scale.

In this episode, you'll learn the top reasons leaders who want to grow their church or business fail to do so. And you'll figure out how to break through the walls of growth most leaders can't navigate.

Carey also outlines the three levels of organizational success and how to get to Level 3.

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For a few days THIS week, you can get a 90-day trial membership to The Art of Leadership Academy for just $97. The 90-day trial includes unlimited access to all my courses, a private online community of church leaders, live coaching calls with me, and more — including my flagship program, the Art of Preaching.

Check it out at theartofleadershipacademy.com and be sure to join ASAP, because the 90-day trial for $97 won't last long.

CHURCH.tech just launched a new feature called Ministry Tools, a brand-new section on the platform designed for everyone who has ministry work that isn’t sermon-related.

You can sign up for a 14-day free trial at CHURCH.tech, and if you enter the code ‘Carey’ at checkout, you’ll get an exclusive discount of 25% off your first three months.

If you aren’t welcoming new movers to your community with direct mail, you’re missing out on connections with people who need your love and support.

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85% of churches never reach more than 200 people. Why?

Because their leadership doesn't scale.

In this episode, you'll learn the top reasons leaders who want to grow their church or business fail to do so. And you'll figure out how to break through the walls of growth most leaders can't navigate.

Carey also outlines the three levels of organizational success and how to get to Level 3.

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This episode is sponsored by:

For a few days THIS week, you can get a 90-day trial membership to The Art of Leadership Academy for just $97. The 90-day trial includes unlimited access to all my courses, a private online community of church leaders, live coaching calls with me, and more — including my flagship program, the Art of Preaching.

Check it out at theartofleadershipacademy.com and be sure to join ASAP, because the 90-day trial for $97 won't last long.

CHURCH.tech just launched a new feature called Ministry Tools, a brand-new section on the platform designed for everyone who has ministry work that isn’t sermon-related.

You can sign up for a 14-day free trial at CHURCH.tech, and if you enter the code ‘Carey’ at checkout, you’ll get an exclusive discount of 25% off your first three months.

If you aren’t welcoming new movers to your community with direct mail, you’re missing out on connections with people who need your love and support.

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CNLP 684 | Seth Godin Unpacks His Creative Process, Talks Strategy, and Explains How He Overcame 800 Rejections

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Seth Godin returns to the podcast to unpack his creative process and shares insights from his latest work, This is Strategy.

Seth also discusses how not to listen to trolls and shares lessons from learning magic tricks and his hobby as a Stereophile.

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For a few days THIS week, you can get a 90-day trial membership to The Art of Leadership Academy for just $97. The 90-day trial includes unlimited access to all my courses, a private online community of church leaders, live coaching calls with me, and more — including my flagship program, the Art of Preaching.

Check it out at theartofleadershipacademy.com and be sure to join ASAP, because the 90-day trial for $97 won't last long.

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Seth Godin returns to the podcast to unpack his creative process and shares insights from his latest work, This is Strategy.

Seth also discusses how not to listen to trolls and shares lessons from learning magic tricks and his hobby as a Stereophile.

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This episode is sponsored by:

For a few days THIS week, you can get a 90-day trial membership to The Art of Leadership Academy for just $97. The 90-day trial includes unlimited access to all my courses, a private online community of church leaders, live coaching calls with me, and more — including my flagship program, the Art of Preaching.

Check it out at theartofleadershipacademy.com and be sure to join ASAP, because the 90-day trial for $97 won't last long.

Regardless of the size of a disaster, Convoy is committed to helping people and mobilizing and resourcing the Church to meet the needs of their community. Learn more and support their work at convoy.org/carey

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Published 2024-10-15

CNLP 683 | The Impact Childhood Trauma Has on Leaders, Top Lessons from Working at Facebook & Meta, and How to Examine Your (True) Leadership Motivation

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Nona Jones shares how childhood abuse and trauma impact leaders. Nona also provides her top lessons from her time in senior leadership at Facebook and Meta. She and Carey go on to discuss how to examine your true leadership motivations.

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Nona Jones shares how childhood abuse and trauma impact leaders. Nona also provides her top lessons from her time in senior leadership at Facebook and Meta. She and Carey go on to discuss how to examine your true leadership motivations.

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Published 2024-10-10

CNLP 682 | Malcolm Gladwell Deconstructs His Writing Process and Habits, Shares His Theory on How to Reach People in a Crowded World, and Explains the Revenge of the Tipping Point

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Malcolm Gladwell, New York Times Bestselling Author, returns to the podcast and deconstructs his writing process and habits. Malcolm shares how to reach people in a crowded world and explains why he revisited The Tipping Point and took on a new work about the Revenge of the Tipping Point.

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To join today, visit theartofleadershipacademy.com and you’ll get instant access to the training programs and community.

Compassion International has been tirelessly fueling believers worldwide to share the good news of Jesus Christ and helping to change lives for over 70 years. My church has partnered with Compassion for over a decade, and I want to encourage your church to get involved. Find out more compassion.com/carey.

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Malcolm Gladwell, New York Times Bestselling Author, returns to the podcast and deconstructs his writing process and habits. Malcolm shares how to reach people in a crowded world and explains why he revisited The Tipping Point and took on a new work about the Revenge of the Tipping Point.

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In leadership, you can find yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and out of ideas to grow your church. With my private online community, The Art of Leadership Academy, you finally have a go-to place to get the answers and clarity you need to keep your mission growing — available at your finger tips 24/7.

To join today, visit theartofleadershipacademy.com and you’ll get instant access to the training programs and community.

Compassion International has been tirelessly fueling believers worldwide to share the good news of Jesus Christ and helping to change lives for over 70 years. My church has partnered with Compassion for over a decade, and I want to encourage your church to get involved. Find out more compassion.com/carey.

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CNLP 681 | Lysa Teurkurst on Red Flags You Can't Trust Someone, How to Recover From Betrayal, and Why She Didn't Quit Ministry

73 min

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Can you trust someone? Here are the red flags.

Lysa TerKeurst, #1 New York Times Bestselling author, returns to the podcast and talks about the red flags that show you can't trust someone, how to recover from betrayal, what to do when you're tempted to quit ministry, why control is a substitute for trust, and why she didn't quit ministry and move to Montana to become a waitress.

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Can you trust someone? Here are the red flags.

Lysa TerKeurst, #1 New York Times Bestselling author, returns to the podcast and talks about the red flags that show you can't trust someone, how to recover from betrayal, what to do when you're tempted to quit ministry, why control is a substitute for trust, and why she didn't quit ministry and move to Montana to become a waitress.

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Published 2024-10-01

CNLP 680 | 7 Stages Every Founder & Church Planter Faces: Avoid Common Mistakes

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Scott Ritzheimer has helped launch 20,000 businesses, and he shares the patterns of success and failure he sees in start-ups and church plants. Scott shares the seven stages founders, entrepreneurs, and church planters go through and how to avoid the common mistakes founders make.

Plus, Scott and Carey explore how to know whether you're a founder or not and how top leaders can discover the founders and entrepreneurs already on their teams.

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We're approaching year-end and now is the time to get your giving strategy in place - not only to finish the year strong but to prepare you for year-end. If you're trying to figure out how to take a discipleship approach toward increasing generosity in your church, I invite you to visit Generis.com/kickstart.

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Scott Ritzheimer has helped launch 20,000 businesses, and he shares the patterns of success and failure he sees in start-ups and church plants. Scott shares the seven stages founders, entrepreneurs, and church planters go through and how to avoid the common mistakes founders make.

Plus, Scott and Carey explore how to know whether you're a founder or not and how top leaders can discover the founders and entrepreneurs already on their teams.

The Art of Navigating Church Conflict Course

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We're approaching year-end and now is the time to get your giving strategy in place - not only to finish the year strong but to prepare you for year-end. If you're trying to figure out how to take a discipleship approach toward increasing generosity in your church, I invite you to visit Generis.com/kickstart.

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Published 2024-09-26

CNLP 679 | The 10th Anniversary Interview: Mark Clark Interviews Carey About The Podcast Origins, How it Grew, and The Power of Staying Grounded

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Bayside Church Senior Pastor Mark Clark flips the mic and joins Carey in his basement studio for a wide-ranging personal conversation. Carey discusses how the podcast got started, how and why it grew, burnout, and the power of staying grounded amid a sea of change and growth.

This fun conversation will make you feel like you're hanging out with Carey and Mark after a great dinner.

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Bayside Church Senior Pastor Mark Clark flips the mic and joins Carey in his basement studio for a wide-ranging personal conversation. Carey discusses how the podcast got started, how and why it grew, burnout, and the power of staying grounded amid a sea of change and growth.

This fun conversation will make you feel like you're hanging out with Carey and Mark after a great dinner.

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Published 2024-09-24

CNLP 678 | Jim Collins Breaks Down How the Mighty Fall, The Liability of Charisma, Why Growth is Not a Goal, and His Personal Flywheel

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Legendary leadership expert Jim Collins joins us for a special tenth-anniversary podcast episode. Jim breaks down the five stages of How The Mighty Fall—one of his favorite and lesser-known works.

He discusses the components of Level 5 Leadership, why growth is not a goal, the liability of charisma, and how to develop your own personal flywheel. Jim also gives a sneak peek into his next big project, which he's been working on for a decade.

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Legendary leadership expert Jim Collins joins us for a special tenth-anniversary podcast episode. Jim breaks down the five stages of How The Mighty Fall—one of his favorite and lesser-known works.

He discusses the components of Level 5 Leadership, why growth is not a goal, the liability of charisma, and how to develop your own personal flywheel. Jim also gives a sneak peek into his next big project, which he's been working on for a decade.

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Reduce the conflict at your church and unite people around a shared and growing mission in as little as 5 minutes a day, with my brand new course The Art of Navigating Church Conflict.

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Published 2024-09-19

CNLP 677 | Carlos Whittaker on Becoming Amish and a Monk (for a while), How Technology Addicts Us To Knowledge and Control, and What Changes in Your Brain When You Ditch Your Phone

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Carlos Whittaker returns to the podcast to talk about his latest experiment—becoming a monk and becoming Amish for seven weeks to detox from his phone. He shares what happened to his brain, his heart, and his soul and how technology addicted him to knowledge and control. Plus, he discussed what changes in your brain as you ditch your phone.

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Carlos Whittaker returns to the podcast to talk about his latest experiment—becoming a monk and becoming Amish for seven weeks to detox from his phone. He shares what happened to his brain, his heart, and his soul and how technology addicted him to knowledge and control. Plus, he discussed what changes in your brain as you ditch your phone.

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Published 2024-09-17

CNLP 676 | Sharon McMahon on The Monetization of Hate, The Exhausted Majority, and How the Crave for Certainty Grows Churches and Influencers

81 min

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Sharon McMahon, also known as @SharonSaySo on Instagram, explains the business model behind the monetization of hate and how that's driving division. She discusses why some people crave certainty and how that grows churches and platforms. And Sharon shares her news hygiene recommendations so you can read the news and not lose your mind.

Plus, Sharon McMahon shares why she believes the majority of people are exhausted and are craving something other than more polarization.

This episode is part 7 of the Pastoring in a Partisan Age series.

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Sharon McMahon, also known as @SharonSaySo on Instagram, explains the business model behind the monetization of hate and how that's driving division. She discusses why some people crave certainty and how that grows churches and platforms. And Sharon shares her news hygiene recommendations so you can read the news and not lose your mind.

Plus, Sharon McMahon shares why she believes the majority of people are exhausted and are craving something other than more polarization.

This episode is part 7 of the Pastoring in a Partisan Age series.

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YOU can bring this mission focus to YOUR church, and then watch God use YOUR church to impact the world. I encourage you to connect with my friends at Compassion - find out more at www.compassion.com/carey.

The new Gloo+ membership from Gloo offers your church free texting, time-saving resources, a new mover program, and discounts on digital and physical resources you're probably already buying at full price. Visit gloo.us/plus - and Use code: CAREY20 for 20% off.

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Published 2024-09-10

CNLP 675 | Mark Sayers on Conspiracy Theories, The Rise of The Culture Wars, The Reasons People are So Upset, Cultural Elites, and What God is Doing When It Seems You Can't Win Anymore

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Mark Sayers, Pastor and author, weighs in on why people inside and outside the church are so upset and the rise of the culture wars. He discusses why conspiracy theories have taken hold, the resentment of elites, and what God might be doing when it seems you can't win anymore.

This episode is part 6 of the Pastoring in a Partisan Age series.

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Mark Sayers, Pastor and author, weighs in on why people inside and outside the church are so upset and the rise of the culture wars. He discusses why conspiracy theories have taken hold, the resentment of elites, and what God might be doing when it seems you can't win anymore.

This episode is part 6 of the Pastoring in a Partisan Age series.

Follow @careynieuwhof

*To Enter the 10th Anniversary Giveaway*:

Leave a review on your podcast platform and enter at CNLP.live

This episode is sponsored by:

On September 23rd, I'm releasing a brand new course called the Art of Navigating Church Conflict — it's my comprehensive training where you'll learn proven frameworks, strategies, and skills to unite, inspire, and empower your church, navigate conflict, and mitigate criticism. Join the waitlist for the course artofchurchconflict.com.

Whether it’s organizing an event or supporting families in need, Convoy of Hope wants to find a way to reignite a love in your church congregation for compassion ministry. Learn more and support their work at convoy.org/carey

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Published 2024-09-05

CNLP 674 | N.T. Wright on Christians Buying Into The Culture Wars, How the Gospel is Political, And Advice on Leading Through the Election Without Losing People

96 min

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Theologian N.T. Wright deconstructs why Christians have bought into the culture wars, discusses how the Gospel is political, and offers his best advice on leading through the election without losing people.

This episode is Part 5 of the series, Pastoring in a Partisan Age.

Plus, we're giving away 10 scholarships to the N.T. Wright's online courses. You'll have to listen to the episode to discover how to enter.

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Theologian N.T. Wright deconstructs why Christians have bought into the culture wars, discusses how the Gospel is political, and offers his best advice on leading through the election without losing people.

This episode is Part 5 of the series, Pastoring in a Partisan Age.

Plus, we're giving away 10 scholarships to the N.T. Wright's online courses. You'll have to listen to the episode to discover how to enter.

Follow @careynieuwhof

This episode is sponsored by:

Subsplash puts the best of today’s church technology into your hands—to help you better equip your congregation and help them grow and make more disciples.

Go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 off when you sign up.

YOU can bring a mission focus to YOUR church, and then watch God use YOUR church to impact the world. I encourage you to connect with my friends at Compassion - find out more at www.compassion.com/carey

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Published 2024-09-03

CNLP 673 | Michael Wear on Our Political Sickness, Advice on Guiding Your Staff When They Want to Express Their Views, and What to Preach Before the Election

69 min

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Michael Wear, founder of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, discusses our political sickness, how to guide your staff when they want to share their political views, and what to preach before the election.

This episode is Part 4 of the series, Pastoring in a Partisan Age.

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Michael Wear, founder of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, discusses our political sickness, how to guide your staff when they want to share their political views, and what to preach before the election.

This episode is Part 4 of the series, Pastoring in a Partisan Age.

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Our friends at TenX10 are harnessing the collective knowledge of more than 125 Christian ministries, organizations, and denominations that are dedicated to effectively discipling the next generation. Visit TENx10.org today to learn more about their free resources.

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Published 2024-08-27

CNLP 672 | Ed Stetzer on How to Lead in an Age of Outrage, Why 2024 Will Be More Divided than 2020 (But Why The Church Is Better Prepared), And What Happens When Your Political Win Matters More Than Your Moral Views

69 min

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In episode three of Pastoring in a Partisan Age, Ed Stetzer talks about how to lead in an age of outrage.

What happens when your political win matters more than your moral views? Should pastors preach on political agendas? How do church leaders speak about the issues of today’s culture without being swallowed by partisanship?

Ed discusses why he thinks 2024 will be more divided than 2020 (but why the church is better prepared), what happens when your political win matters more than your moral views, and much more.

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In episode three of Pastoring in a Partisan Age, Ed Stetzer talks about how to lead in an age of outrage.

What happens when your political win matters more than your moral views? Should pastors preach on political agendas? How do church leaders speak about the issues of today’s culture without being swallowed by partisanship?

Ed discusses why he thinks 2024 will be more divided than 2020 (but why the church is better prepared), what happens when your political win matters more than your moral views, and much more.

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This episode is sponsored by:

Bring a mission focus to YOUR church, and then watch God use YOUR church to impact the world. I encourage you to connect with my friends at Compassion - find out more at www.compassion.com/carey.

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Published 2024-08-22

CNLP 671 | Andy Stanley on Why Picking Sides Sidelines the Church, On Disagreeing Politically, Culturally, and Theologically, And How to Handle Critics

77 min

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What do you do when everyone in your church is in conflict? In this episode, Andy Stanley continues our seven-part series on Pastoring in a Partisan Age. He discusses why picking sides sidelines the church and how to handle when we disagree politically, culturally, and theologically. Andy also talks about how he handles his critics inside and outside the church.

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What do you do when everyone in your church is in conflict? In this episode, Andy Stanley continues our seven-part series on Pastoring in a Partisan Age. He discusses why picking sides sidelines the church and how to handle when we disagree politically, culturally, and theologically. Andy also talks about how he handles his critics inside and outside the church.

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This episode is sponsored by:

Start leading a more united church by downloading my FREE Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict at churchconflictguide.com

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Published 2024-08-20

CNLP 670 | The Hidden Reasons Your Church is Divided (And How to Fix It)

26 min

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Why is your church so divided? In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof kicks off our seven-part series on Pastoring in a Partisan Age. Carey looks at three hidden reasons people are so upset about everything these days, including politics. He also shares practical steps you can take to bring about unity.

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Convoy resources and mobilizes congregations of all sizes to meet the needs in their communities. Whether it’s organizing an event or supporting families in need, Convoy wants to find a way to reignite a love in your congregation for compassion ministry.

Learn more and support their work at convoy.org/carey

What if I told you that you can get a personalized assessment of your youth ministry in just 5 minutes? Well, now you can! The Relational Discipleship Inventory allows you to compare your results and your impact over time, ensuring that you and your youth ministry remain aligned with the goal of transformative, Jesus-focused engagement.

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Why is your church so divided? In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof kicks off our seven-part series on Pastoring in a Partisan Age. Carey looks at three hidden reasons people are so upset about everything these days, including politics. He also shares practical steps you can take to bring about unity.

Follow @careynieuwhof

This episode is sponsored by:

Convoy resources and mobilizes congregations of all sizes to meet the needs in their communities. Whether it’s organizing an event or supporting families in need, Convoy wants to find a way to reignite a love in your congregation for compassion ministry.

Learn more and support their work at convoy.org/carey

What if I told you that you can get a personalized assessment of your youth ministry in just 5 minutes? Well, now you can! The Relational Discipleship Inventory allows you to compare your results and your impact over time, ensuring that you and your youth ministry remain aligned with the goal of transformative, Jesus-focused engagement.

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Published 2024-08-13

CNLP 669 | Karin Hurt and David Dye on How to Handle Conflict At Work, Exactly What to Say When You're Facing Conflict, And Practical Strategies to Handle Difficult Bosses

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CNLP 668 | Hal Donaldson on The Cost of Neglecting Self-Care In Leadership, What Mother Teresa Said To Him, And How to Stop Entertaining Weighty Topics After 8:00 pm

72 min

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Convoy of Hope Founder Hal Donaldson talks about the cost of neglecting self-care in leadership, what Mother Teresa said to him, how to make critical decisions in leadership, and how to stop entertaining weighty topics after 8 pm.

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Pastors, do you feel like you’re spending too much time working outside of your wheelhouse? Expected to be a tech expert among? Join 17,000 other churches that partner with Subsplash for expert tech made simple. Go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 off.

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Convoy of Hope Founder Hal Donaldson talks about the cost of neglecting self-care in leadership, what Mother Teresa said to him, how to make critical decisions in leadership, and how to stop entertaining weighty topics after 8 pm.

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This month is your last opportunity to download BELAY’s free resource, 25 Things a Pastor Can Delegate to an Assistant. It’s the perfect tool to jumpstart your imagination on all the ways that hiring a Virtual Assistant can transform your life and leadership.

Pastors, do you feel like you’re spending too much time working outside of your wheelhouse? Expected to be a tech expert among? Join 17,000 other churches that partner with Subsplash for expert tech made simple. Go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 off.

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Published 2024-08-06

CNLP 667 | Charles Duhigg on How to Apply Supercommunicators Principles to Preaching and Public Speaking, What Makes A Leader a Supercommunicator, And the Brain Science of Communication

58 min

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Charles Duhigg, New York Times bestselling author, returns to the podcast to share how to apply the principles of Supercommunicators to preaching and public speaking, what makes a leader a supercommunicator, and the brain science of communication.

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On August 8th, Patrick Lencioni is joining us as a special guest to help you leverage your Working Genius. To join, visit https://careynieuwhof.com/livecoaching

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Charles Duhigg, New York Times bestselling author, returns to the podcast to share how to apply the principles of Supercommunicators to preaching and public speaking, what makes a leader a supercommunicator, and the brain science of communication.

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What if you could get coaching from me and some of the guests on this podcast? Every single month, that's exactly what the leaders inside the Art of Leadership Academy do. We hop on a Zoom call to talk through the challenges people are facing so you can learn from each other, with each other, and from world-class experts.

On August 8th, Patrick Lencioni is joining us as a special guest to help you leverage your Working Genius. To join, visit https://careynieuwhof.com/livecoaching

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Published 2024-07-30

CNLP 666 | Max Lucado On How To Teach On the End Times, Why People Are Ready to Hear About Eternity, Green, Yellow, and Red Flags of Integrity and Life at 70 Years Old

79 min

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Max Lucado talks about the end times, why he decided to teach on it, how to teach on it in a way that's helpful to your congregation, and why people are ready to hear messages about eternity. Plus, he talks about the green, yellow, and red flags of integrity and life at 70 years old.

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On August 8th, Patrick Lencioni is joining us as a special guest to help you leverage your Working Genius. To join, visit https://careynieuwhof.com/livecoaching

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Max Lucado talks about the end times, why he decided to teach on it, how to teach on it in a way that's helpful to your congregation, and why people are ready to hear messages about eternity. Plus, he talks about the green, yellow, and red flags of integrity and life at 70 years old.

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What if you could get coaching from me and some of the guests on this podcast? Every single month, that's exactly what the leaders inside the Art of Leadership Academy do. We hop on a Zoom call to talk through the challenges people are facing so you can learn from each other, with each other, and from world-class experts.

On August 8th, Patrick Lencioni is joining us as a special guest to help you leverage your Working Genius. To join, visit https://careynieuwhof.com/livecoaching

What if you could start sending the right message to the right people at the right time - for free? Visit gloo.us/freetexting to learn more.

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Published 2024-07-23

CNLP 665 | Nicky Gumbel and Archie Coates on Keys to Church Revitalization in a Post-Christian Era, How to Create a Vibrant Church Culture, And Field Notes on Successful Succession From a Successor and Outgoing Pastor

85 min

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Alpha's Nicky Gumbel and Archie Coates, the Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, discuss the keys to church revitalization in a post-Christian era and how to create a vibrant church culture. Plus, they share field notes on Archie's succession to become Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton after Nicky Gumbel stepped back.

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What if you could get coaching from me and some of the guests on this podcast? Every single month, that's exactly what the leaders inside the Art of Leadership Academy do. We hop on a Zoom call to talk through the challenges people are facing so you can learn from each other, with each other, and from world-class experts.

On August 8th, Patrick Lencioni is joining us as a special guest to help you leverage your Working Genius. To join, visit https://careynieuwhof.com/livecoaching

As a pastor, I knew child sponsorship was an opportunity for my church to make an impact worldwide and I trusted Compassion International to make that happen. Learn more about hosting your own Compassion Sunday at compassion.com/carey

TIMESTAMPS:

Church Decline and Hope for the Future (00:07:01)

Church Decline and Global Growth (00:13:01)

Leadership Challenges (00:18:28)

Leadership and Succession (00:30:37)

Succession in Leadership (00:41:21)

Facing the Challenges of Succession (00:44:14)

Momentum in the Church (00:57:07)

Leadership Challenges (01:00:34)

Building Projects (01:08:34)

Cultural Building (01:12:11)

Alpha as an operating system (01:16:44)

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Alpha's Nicky Gumbel and Archie Coates, the Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, discuss the keys to church revitalization in a post-Christian era and how to create a vibrant church culture. Plus, they share field notes on Archie's succession to become Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton after Nicky Gumbel stepped back.

Follow @careynieuwhof

This episode is sponsored by:

What if you could get coaching from me and some of the guests on this podcast? Every single month, that's exactly what the leaders inside the Art of Leadership Academy do. We hop on a Zoom call to talk through the challenges people are facing so you can learn from each other, with each other, and from world-class experts.

On August 8th, Patrick Lencioni is joining us as a special guest to help you leverage your Working Genius. To join, visit https://careynieuwhof.com/livecoaching

As a pastor, I knew child sponsorship was an opportunity for my church to make an impact worldwide and I trusted Compassion International to make that happen. Learn more about hosting your own Compassion Sunday at compassion.com/carey

TIMESTAMPS:

Church Decline and Hope for the Future (00:07:01)

Church Decline and Global Growth (00:13:01)

Leadership Challenges (00:18:28)

Leadership and Succession (00:30:37)

Succession in Leadership (00:41:21)

Facing the Challenges of Succession (00:44:14)

Momentum in the Church (00:57:07)

Leadership Challenges (01:00:34)

Building Projects (01:08:34)

Cultural Building (01:12:11)

Alpha as an operating system (01:16:44)

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Published 2024-07-18

CNLP 664 | The Sermon Impact Matrix: What Separates Preachers and Communication in Dying, Stagnant, Shallow, and Growing Churches

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In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof breaks down four distinct communication styles typical of dying, stagnant, shallow, and growing churches. He also gives you the tools you need to break out of a rut to become a more powerful and effective communicator.

The #1 factor people look for in a church is the quality of the preaching.

In fact, 86% of people choose a church based on that.

So, what separates preachers and communication in dying, stagnant, shallow, and growing churches? That’s what we’re discussing in this podcast episode.

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This episode is sponsored by:

Every single month inside the Art of Leadership Academy, we hop on a Zoom call to talk through the challenges leaders are facing so you can learn from each other, with each other, and from world-class experts.

On August 8th, Patrick Lencioni is joining us as a special guest to help you leverage your Working Genius. To join, visit https://careynieuwhof.com/livecoaching

OUTREACH

Discover how your church can get involved in the Back to Church Sunday movement happening this fall. Go to BackToChurch.com to learn more.

TIMESTAMPS:

Quality of Preaching and Communication (00:03:30)

Factors of Great Communication (00:06:05)

Expressing a Compelling Idea (00:07:02)

Elements of Great Delivery (00:09:12)

Sermon Impact Matrix (00:13:55)

Irrelevant Talks (00:14:58)

Academic Messages (00:16:09)

Trivial Messages (00:17:14)

Powerful Messages (00:19:13)

Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

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In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof breaks down four distinct communication styles typical of dying, stagnant, shallow, and growing churches. He also gives you the tools you need to break out of a rut to become a more powerful and effective communicator.

The #1 factor people look for in a church is the quality of the preaching.

In fact, 86% of people choose a church based on that.

So, what separates preachers and communication in dying, stagnant, shallow, and growing churches? That’s what we’re discussing in this podcast episode.

Follow @careynieuwhof

This episode is sponsored by:

Every single month inside the Art of Leadership Academy, we hop on a Zoom call to talk through the challenges leaders are facing so you can learn from each other, with each other, and from world-class experts.

On August 8th, Patrick Lencioni is joining us as a special guest to help you leverage your Working Genius. To join, visit https://careynieuwhof.com/livecoaching

OUTREACH

Discover how your church can get involved in the Back to Church Sunday movement happening this fall. Go to BackToChurch.com to learn more.

TIMESTAMPS:

Quality of Preaching and Communication (00:03:30)

Factors of Great Communication (00:06:05)

Expressing a Compelling Idea (00:07:02)

Elements of Great Delivery (00:09:12)

Sermon Impact Matrix (00:13:55)

Irrelevant Talks (00:14:58)

Academic Messages (00:16:09)

Trivial Messages (00:17:14)

Powerful Messages (00:19:13)

Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

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Published 2024-07-16

CNLP 663 | Rich Villodas on How to Know When Your Soul is in Danger, How He's Approaching the 2024 Election Differently, And Why Many Christians Are on the Broad—Not the Narrow—Path

69 min

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Rich Villodas discusses how to know whether your soul is in danger, the exact disciplines and strategies he uses to maintain and grow his personal integrity, how he's approaching the 2024 Election differently, and why many Christians are on the broad—not the narrow—path.

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Gloo+ is your new all-in-one solution that will revolutionize your ministry. With free messaging, sermon kits, outreach tools, and discounted church products, you'll save your church thousands of dollars and countless of hours. Check it out at gloo.us/plus. And now, use code Carey20 to save 20% off.

Discipling the next generation doesn't need to be confusing or cost you a ton of money in resources. TenX10's resource library provides you with access to high-quality resources that are created and curated by youth ministry experts. And many of them are offered to you free of charge! Visit TENx10.org today to learn more.

TIMESTAMPS:

Maintaining moral integrity and Christian virtue (00:05:53)

Personal habits to protect integrity (00:08:38)

Navigating public feedback and success (00:12:26)

Financial Meeting Practices (00:21:19)

Healthy Board Relationships (00:23:32)

Slowing Down in a Fast-Paced World (00:28:41)

Balancing Spiritual Health and Performance with Staff (00:32:09)

The Deeply Formed Life for Kids in a Smartphone Era (00:34:42)

Approach to the upcoming election year (00:38:19)

Mistake made in 2016 election (00:40:40)

The Narrow Path book and the sermon on the mount (00:42:56)

Nurturing anger and breaking the cycle of outrage (00:49:29)

Naming Injustices with Love (00:54:12)

Money and Anxiety (00:55:13)

Stewardship and Generosity (00:57:20)

Living a Generous Life (01:04:44)

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Rich Villodas discusses how to know whether your soul is in danger, the exact disciplines and strategies he uses to maintain and grow his personal integrity, how he's approaching the 2024 Election differently, and why many Christians are on the broad—not the narrow—path.

Follow @careynieuwhof

This episode is sponsored by:

Gloo+ is your new all-in-one solution that will revolutionize your ministry. With free messaging, sermon kits, outreach tools, and discounted church products, you'll save your church thousands of dollars and countless of hours. Check it out at gloo.us/plus. And now, use code Carey20 to save 20% off.