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The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Fact: Many churches with facilities and money lack people, while churches with people often lack facilities and funds. In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof argues why dying churches should transfer their buildings to growing congregations. He addresses the 5 key objections to this transition and demonstrates why overcoming these barriers creates a win for everyone involved in advancing the Kingdom's mission.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Imagine if your biggest question was, why did our church grow so fast? Jason Mitchell, Lead Pastor of LCBC, talks about what you need to do to see a 280% greater spike in first-time visitors returning to your church, what's changing in preaching, and the emotion of succession.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
The Unstuck Group's Amy Anderson discusses how to know if your church is overstaffed (it probably is), the key differences between growing and declining churches, and leading a company after its founder dies.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Has your calling become toxic? Biola Professor Arianna Molloy discusses the identity crisis most church leaders face: identifying with their calling so much that it becomes toxic. She also discusses burnout, how to get healthy, and the problems with boundary-shaming your team.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Kyle Idleman discusses why it's easier to admit a fault on stage than to a friend in person, the times you feel like you want to punch a hole in the wall (and what to do about it), vulnerability, insecurity, and the spiritual gift of disappointing people.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Chris Hodges, founding pastor of Church of the Highlands, opens up for the first time about being bullied as a kid, having an inferiority complex, and how that's impacted his leadership. Plus, he shares how to multiply leaders to craft a successful succession.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Carey answers your questions about whether there are limits to church growth, what to do if your elders try to micromanage you, and how to know who to fire and how to do it.
In this episode, you'll hear a conversation with three women's health experts about how early diagnostic testing is transforming care for heart disease, STIs, and preeclampsia. Discover how proactive screening empowers women, supports personalized care, and helps shift healthcare from reaction to prevention. About Our Speakers: Dr. Lindy Crimmins, Global Medical Affairs Manager. Lindy's clinical experience spans from emergency medicine to critical and primary care. Currently, she is responsible for providing medical support for the QuidelOrtho acute care menu throughout the product lifecycle. Lindy is passionate about education, testing guideline updates and assay utilization to drive improved patient-centered outcomes. Dr. Rea Castro, Director of Medical Affairs. Rea is a seasoned medical professional with extensive experience in pharmaceutical clinical development, biotechnology and diagnostic product development across multiple therapeutic areas, including immunology, oncology and women's health. She is currently a cross-functional leader in medical affairs and is committed to advancing healthcare outcomes through innovative research, quality healthcare delivery and rigorous safety standards. Vonda McAllister, Director of Global Product Management. Vonda's diagnostic experience spans from R&D and program management to marketing. Now a member of the Point of Care business unit, she previously managed the Triage™ portfolio of assays and the clinical labs team for North America. Vonda is currently focused on supporting the global regions with our PlGF tests, that is, placental growth factor, and toxicology assays, as well as expanding the Triage toxicology and women's health testing portfolio. She also serves as global leadership co-chair for the QuidelOrtho Women's Leadership Network.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Patria Lead Pastor Adam Mesa shares how viral podcasting helped grow his church from 1,100 to 7,500+ in five years, his experience as a millennial taking over leadership from his dad, and navigating the strengths and challenges of ADHD.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Ryan Leak has become one of the most sought-after preachers and leadership speakers today. He explains why he prepares for a three-minute offering talk the same way he preps for a leadership talk to a Fortune 100 company. He also explains what to do to connect with and leave a positive impression with your leadership heroes.
Lester speaks to Theuns Eloff, Chairperson of the Afrikaner Leadership Network exploring the recent high-level meeting between the Afrikaner Leadership Network, the ANC, and the PAC, aimed at fostering dialogue on pressing national issues. They touch on the purpose for the meeting, the outcomes, and future implications of this engagement, and they discuss how such collaborations can contribute to building a more inclusive and united South Africa. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Organizational consultant Andrew Mellen returns to the podcast to discuss the three rules he uses to help leaders organize their work and home life for mental clarity. Plus, why clutter is deferred decision making, and why you should never email a co-worker.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Real estate mogul Mark Faris talks about going from being cut from professional hockey to becoming the #1 real estate agent and company in the nation. He explains what it took to become #1 in his field, how to break through leadership ceilings, and what every leader can learn to keep growing and improving.
Ever feel like you're cheering everyone else on but struggling to advocate for yourself? You're not alone — and it might just be the biggest barrier to women stepping into leadership.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
John Eldredge asks whether 30 is too young to be a lead pastor (and what to do if you're in your 20s or 30s and leading a large church). He also talks about finding spiritual authority and the stages every man goes through in life, from warrior to king to sage.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Levi Lusko opens up about navigating a mid-life crisis in ministry at 38 and identifying wounds that become a ticking time bomb. Plus, Levi and Carey explore the mixed motives and gifting of preachers.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Carey Nieuwhof takes the top questions young leaders submitted about ambition and how it works for and against you. Plus, he discusses media consumption habits, being a 'professional" Christian because you work on staff, and how to fire people (well).
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Glenn Packiam talks about how to pastor in an age where no one trusts pastors, the church leader mental health crisis (especially among next-gen leaders), and the difference between being weary and being wounded in leadership.
Janine Mason, Founder and Director of the Fieldstone Literacy Network, is joined by four members of the Network to chat about how the Network has elevated their respective organizations. Joining Mason are Valin Brown, CEO of Alliant Education Foundation; Fiona Chatwin, Executive and Artistic Director for Villa Musica; Jen Nation, Executive Director of Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center; and Rhea Van Brocklin, Executive Director of Christie's Place.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
In an incredibly candid conversation, Gabe and Rebekah Lyons open up about their 28-year marriage. They discuss how they fight about everything, sex, navigating two careers, parenting, and how, despite all the very real challenges, they've made it through.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Mark Sayers brings astonishing insight to the rapid cultural, economic, and political change we're seeing right now in America and globally. Carey and Mark cover why woke broke, the massive upheaval of the status quo being ushered by Trump and his cadre, and how to find hope for the church in the new global chaos.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
In this episode, Kara Powell discusses why teens and young adults don't trust the church. Plus, Carey and Kara talk about why young women are dropping out of church, why young men are leaning in, and the keys to reaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Warren Bird and Adelle Banks share data and case studies on what you need to do to make your church future-ready and to experience church growth. Plus, they go deep on what happens when Christians become the minority in the US and the surprising reasons people give for not attending church.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Does character even matter anymore for Christians? If you look at the moral failure happening among pastors and the current culture politically, you'd think not. But the truth is your character matters far more than you think, and it's what the next generation is looking for. In this episode, Carey explores the critical role of character in leadership, especially within Christian ministry. Carey debunks three dangerous myths about character and competence, emphasizing that character is essential for effective leadership. Plus, he shares personal insights and stresses that character impacts relationships, legacy, and overall leadership effectiveness.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Mark Batterson unpacks the funding and church planting strategy of National Community Church. He shares how NCC went from 29 people to owning coffee houses and city blocks in one of America's most expensive real estate markets. We also discuss the truth of how 'success' goes from gradual to sudden.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
In this live interview, Annie F. Downs returns to the podcast and explains what most churches are missing in ministry. Plus, she discusses the most overlooked group in your church, how to connect them, and the power of human connection on and offline.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Mart Green joins the podcast to share how his retail book chain stayed profitable and growing in the face of the rise of Amazon, defying the odds. Plus, Mart explains Hobby Lobby's Green Family's inner workings and how he navigated the critical reaction to the He Gets Us campaign.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Surprise. The New Atheism of people like Dawkins, Hitchins, and Sam Harris has lost favor over the last few years. Podcaster and author Justin Brierley discusses why New Atheism isn't resonating anymore, the openness of thinkers like Jordan Peterson, and how to have conversations with spiritually open people.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Mark Clark talks about the difference between preaching to a pre-Christian and post-Christian culture and how to do both effectively so that you can reach people and grow your church. Plus, Mark and Carey discuss how to leverage your unique gifting and quirks. Mark shares how he's learned to preach and lead with Tourettes Syndrome and OCD. And he discusses how to solve the problem of life for an anxious generation.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Christian Apologist Wesley Huff recently debated Billy Carson, which led to an appearance on the Joe Rogan Show. In both cases, Wes demonstrated a powerful approach to apologetics. In this episode, Carey outlines four best practices Wes embodied and offers five takeaways for every leader looking to engage the culture in conversations about Christianity.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Craig Groeschel breaks down how he's changing and adapting his preaching and communication style for digital ministry, AI, and social media. Plus, he shares the power of extreme habits, how to motivate yourself and others during successful seasons, and why people are bored with 'cool church' and what to do about it.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Culture expert Jenni Catron joins the podcast to discuss the signs to look for that tell you whether your church or company culture is healthy or toxic. Plus, she shares the power of culture in retaining and attracting young talent and how to discover your blind spots as a leader.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
John Ortberg discusses the spiritual power of admitting your personal inadequacy, what the church can learn from alcoholics, and why the church keeps producing elder brothers.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Dave Ramsey talks about how going broke, broke him as a person and leader and the difference that's made to his leadership today. He also shares his top business lessons and talks about the keys to empowering large teams.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
Tyler Staton shares lessons from his journey with cancer, including why he never prayed for healing, the profound transformation of suffering, and what he learned about leading from his strengths and relationships.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
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.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
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.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
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.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
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.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
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.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
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.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
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.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
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.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
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.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
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.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
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.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
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.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
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.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
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.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before
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.