The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

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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COMPASSION

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.

Find out more at compassion.com/carey.

 

GLOO+

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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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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BELAY

This month is your last chance to get your free copy of BELAY’s latest resource, The Power of Productivity, for free. This guide is full of practical tips and plans to help you maximize productivity for you and those you lead.

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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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SUBSPLASH

Subsplash puts today’s most innovative church technology into your hands—so you can focus on ministry. Go to subsplash.com/carey to schedule a quick, no-obligation demo and get $500 off when you sign up.

 

GLOO+

Gloo+ is an all-in-one membership community where church leaders can access everything they need—from communication tools, to ministry resources, and more.

Head over to plus.gloo.us/Carey and use code CAREYSAVE20 for 20% off your subscription.

 

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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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CONVOY OF HOPE

Shop for gifts that do more than sit on a shelf. Share the love of Christ with those in need with Convoy’s 2024 Gift Catalog.

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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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GLOO

With Gloo’s free texting, you can reinforce your teachings and keep hope alive every day. This is your chance to ensure they stay rooted in their faith with daily devotional texts.

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CONVOY OF HOPE

Shop for gifts that do more than sit on a shelf. Share the love of Christ with those in need with Convoy’s 2024 Gift Catalog.

Visit: ConvoyofHope.Org/Carey

 

 

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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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STATE OF THE CHURCH

What would you change if you could know exactly how your people are doing across your church? Barna is releasing incredible new research every single month, and Gloo is introducing powerful tools to help you pinpoint the State of Your Church.

Text “carey” to 46816 and you’ll be subscribed to all the latest info on State of the Church.

 

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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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COMPASSION

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 compassion.com/carey

 

GLOO+

Getting in front of the people who need your message most can seem like a mystery. Gloo+ automates direct mail to 50 new families to your community and connects you with up to 7 people who are looking for answers your church has. 

Just go to Gloo.us/connection and use the code CAREYSAVE20 for an additional 20% off your subscription.

 

 

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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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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

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

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.

Visit TENx10.org/partners to learn more about how you can join this growing movement.

 

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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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SUBSPLASH

Join more than 17,000 churches that partner with Subsplash to engage their communities and help their people grow spiritually. Go to subsplash.com/carey to schedule a quick, no-obligation demo and get $500 off when you sign up.

 

BELAY

BELAY is offering their latest resource, The Power of Productivity, for free. 

This guide is full of practical tips and plans to help you maximize productivity for you and those you lead. To claim it, just text CAREY to 55123.

 

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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.

 

Show Notes

Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict

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This episode is sponsored by:

COMPASSION

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.

 

GLOO+

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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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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Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict

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This episode is sponsored by:

THE ART OF NAVIGATING CHURCH CONFLICT

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.

 

CONVOY OF HOPE

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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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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Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict

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This episode is sponsored by:

SUBSPLASH

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.

 

COMPASSION

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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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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Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict

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This episode is sponsored by:

TENX10

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.

 

BELAY

Discover the five most positive changes that come from hiring a bookkeeper for your church. BELAY is offering our listeners a free download of their resource, 5 Ways A Church Bookkeeper Can Transform Your Day.

 

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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.

 

Show Notes

Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict

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Preaching Cheat Sheet

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Follow @careynieuwhof

Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork

 

This episode is sponsored by:

COMPASSION

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.

 

CHURCH.TECH

Feel confident using AI for ministry ethically and responsibly with Church.Tech. Visit Church.tech and use code CAREY for 25% off your first three months.

 

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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.

Show Notes

Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HEALTHY CHURCH CONFLICT

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

 

GLOO+

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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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.

Show Notes

Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict

On The Rise Newsletter

Preaching Cheat Sheet

Watch on YouTube

Follow @careynieuwhof

Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork

 

This episode is sponsored by:

CONVOY OF HOPE

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

 

TENX10

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. 


To complete your free Relational Discipleship Inventory, visit TENx10.org/RDI today.

 

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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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TENX10

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.

 

COMPASSION

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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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:

THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

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

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.

GLOO+

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. 


Visit gloo.us/movers and use code CAREY20 for 20% off. Be the first to welcome new movers home.

 

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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:

THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

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.

 

CONVOY OF HOPE

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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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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This episode is sponsored by:

SUBSPLASH

Understanding how to deepen engagement is the key to opening your church’s front door and creating a community that makes people want to stay. Empower your community with the platform made for church engagement. Go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 off when you sign up.

 

CHURCH PULSE ASSESSMENT

Gloo's Free ChurchPulse assessment will give you a crystal clear picture of how your people are doing, and how healthy your church really is. Take the assessment for free at stateofthechurch.com

 

 

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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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This episode is sponsored by:

THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

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

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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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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This episode is sponsored by:

CONVOY OF HOPE

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 at convoy.org/carey

 

GLOO

Connect with the people in your church with free texting from Gloo.

Visit gloo.us/freetexting and begin texting today.

 

 

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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.

Show Notes

Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict

On The Rise Newsletter

Preaching Cheat Sheet

The Art of Navigating Church Conflict Course

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This episode is sponsored by:

BELAY

Discover the five most positive changes that come from hiring a bookkeeper for your church. BELAY is offering our listeners a free download of their resource, 5 Ways A Church Bookkeeper Can Transform Your Day.

 

GENERIS

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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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.

*To Enter the 10th Anniversary Giveaway*:

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

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Listen to The Mark Clark Podcast

 

This episode is sponsored by:

THE ART OF NAVIGATING CHURCH CONFLICT

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.

Visit artofchurchconflict.com to learn more.

 

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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.

*To Enter the 10th Anniversary Giveaway*:

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

Show Notes

Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict

On The Rise Newsletter

Preaching Cheat Sheet

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Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork

 

This episode is sponsored by:

THE ART OF NAVIGATING CHURCH CONFLICT

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.

Visit artofchurchconflict.com to learn more.

 

 

GLOO+

There are people moving to your community every day; will you be there to welcome them with love? With Gloo+ you can send 50 postcards every month to new movers in your area. 

Go to gloo.us/movers and use CAREY20 for 20% off your Gloo+ membership

 

 

 

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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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UPWARD SPORTS

Upward Sports, the world's largest Christian youth sports organization, wants to support your church's ministry and promote Jesus through sports. Visit www.Upward.org/Carey  to learn more about enhancing your church's outreach through sports.

 

 

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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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GLOO+

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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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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THE ART OF NAVIGATING CHURCH CONFLICT

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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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COMPASSION

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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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BELAY

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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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COMPASSION

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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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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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 OF HOPE

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. 

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Leadership experts Karin Hurt and David Dye offer precise phrases and advice on how to handle conflict at work, exactly what to say when you're facing difficult conflict, and practical strategies on how to handle difficult bosses.

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OVERFLOW

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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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SUBSPLASH

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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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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

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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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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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

 

COMPASSION

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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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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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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)

 

 

 

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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+

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TENX10

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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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Category:general -- posted at: 5:04am EST

Brad Hill, Chief Solutions Officer at Gloo and former President of Ministry Brands, discusses how to double your church outreach and reach more people, the NIHITO principle, and the early adopter advantage in the future of tech and AI.

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COMPASSION

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 https://compassion.com/carey

 

GENERIS

Generis is on a mission to close the gap between your current resources and your God-inspired vision. For free financial reporting resources and tools to better understand your church's generosity health visit http://generis.com/carey

 

 

TIMESTAMPS:

Changes in church approach to ministry (00:06:45)

Early adopters in tech (00:07:22)

Early Adopters and Innovation (00:15:41)

Laggards and Risk Tolerance (00:18:26)

Tech Resources and Ministry (00:23:26)

Rapid Scale and Acquisitions (00:27:31)

Challenges in Christian Giving (00:34:35)

The Evolution of the Church (00:36:44)

The Role of Technology in the Church (00:41:23)

Future Possibilities with AI (00:46:45)

The potential of AI in ministry (00:49:14)

Challenges and opportunities in embracing AI (00:51:34)

Effectiveness of church outreach (00:55:30)

Challenges in following up on outreach leads (00:59:25)

Improving conversion rate in outreach (01:03:59)

Engaging Volunteers in Digital First Response (01:07:01)

Timeliness in Responding (01:09:23)

Importance of Customer Retention (01:11:32)

Cultivating Curiosity and Creativity (01:14:21)

 

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 5:04am EST

Priscilla Shirer, author, evangelist, actress, and speaker, discusses how to improve your communication skills, how she learned acting skills, and how actors learn to cry on demand. 

 

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OVERFLOW

With Overflow's newest product, RoundUps, your church members are able to turn their everyday purchases into incremental donations. Learn more about the most innovative giving platform for your church, visit Overflow.co/Carey

 

SUBSPLASH

Out of the 168 hours in a week, how many hours does your church actually have the full attention of your people? That’s where Subsplash comes in. Today you can join 17,000 other churches who partner with Subsplash to go beyond Sunday and make disciples. Go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 off when you sign up.

 

 

TIMESTAMPS:

The early signs of leadership (00:16:02)

Unexpected paths and opportunities (00:18:19)

Pursuing excellence and learning from experts (00:23:11)

Developing acting skills (00:26:16)

Discussing the upcoming movie "The Forge" (00:33:55)

The evolution of Christian entertainment (00:36:19)

Simplicity as success (00:50:00)

Fear of not delivering enough value (00:51:26)

Supporting female leaders (00:55:27)

 

 

 

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Direct download: CNLP_661_With_Priscilla-Shirer_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:04am EST

Steve Cuss talks about how to recognize if you have chronic anxiety (or anxieties). Steve and Carey discuss how to handle people who get their kicks out of kicking the leader and the problem with the complex job descriptions of Lead Pastors.

 

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BELAY

For an inside peek at how a virtual assistant can transform your life and work, BELAY is offering a free download of their resource, 25 Things a Pastor Can Delegate to an Assistant.

 

 

TIMESTAMPS:

 

Wearing multiple hats as a pastor (00:06:41)

Dealing with criticism and anxiety (00:13:10)

The complicated job description (00:16:14)

Compassion fatigue and news exposure (00:19:36)

Unique challenges of pastors (00:21:33)

Lead pastor mistakes and learning (00:30:20)

Health assessment of younger leaders (00:35:59)

Generational differences in anxiety (00:36:55)

Understanding anxiety types (00:42:04)

Managing chronic anxiety (00:45:59)

Trauma and the body (01:00:39)

The importance of self-care (01:04:09)

Synchronizing emotions with the gospel (01:07:05)

Challenges of leadership and unrealistic expectations (01:08:30)

Perpetuating well-meaning legalism in the church (01:09:47)

Focus on self-improvement and well-being (01:13:26)

 

 

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Direct download: CNLP_660_With_Steve-Cuss.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:04am EST

Dr. Alison Cook discusses how therapy has become the new church. She and Carey also discuss the dangers of spiritual bypassing, what to do when you want to escape your life, and how much cognitive dissonance is normal for leaders.

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COMPASSION

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TIMESTAMPS:

The rise of therapy in the culture (00:00:01)

Therapy as the new church (00:00:20)

The intersection of faith and psychology (00:02:04)

Challenges in the church regarding mental health (00:04:38)

The dangers of spiritual bypassing (00:19:02)

The need for deep transformational work (00:28:34)

The impact of compulsive availability (00:31:15)

The normality of escape fantasies and cognitive dissonance (00:39:01)

Dealing with shame in a religious context (00:46:13)

Shame and its neurobiology (00:46:15)

Understanding shame and guilt (00:47:15)

The practice of Naming, Framing, and Braving (00:50:51)

The challenge of numbness in leadership (00:53:51)

Addressing toxic leadership situations (01:01:59)

Options for dealing with toxic environments (01:06:46)

The importance of healthy communities (01:08:59)

 

 

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Direct download: CNLP_659With_Alison-Cook.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:03am EST

Every organization and every church has them: toxic people. But how do you spot them? In this teaching, Carey Nieuwhof covers six subtle signs leaders miss. Carey outlines exactly what you need to do to make sure you limit the impact of toxic people in your church and shows you what you need to do to stack your team with healthy leaders.

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THE ART OF TEAM LEADERSHIP

Thousands of leaders have used the material in The Art of Team Leadership to grow their leadership and learn how to better lead, manage, and motivate a team. You can learn more by visiting theartofteamleadershipcourse.com.

 

CHURCH.TECH

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TIMESTAMPS:

Toxicity and its Impact (00:00:04)

Introduction to Toxic People (00:01:02)

Recognizing Toxic Behavior (00:02:51)

Metaphor of Toxicity (00:04:53)

The Leader's Role in Addressing Toxicity (00:06:49)

Obvious Signs of Toxic Behavior (00:07:50)

Subtle Signs of Toxic Behavior (00:08:55)

Reciprocity and Dominance in Relationships (00:11:05)

Seeking Attention and Hijacking Conversations (00:13:27)

Early Engagement and Frequent Communication (00:14:30)

The signs of toxic behavior (00:16:20)

Types of people: Wise, foolish, and evil (00:19:12)

Dealing with foolish behavior (00:23:19)

Handling evil people (00:25:33)

Stacking the organization with wise people (00:27:36)

Creating a healthy culture (00:28:47)

 

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Legendary leadership expert Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley talk about the backstory of the One Minute Manager. They also discuss seagull management, the power of simplicity and brevity, and how to stay fit, engaged, and contributing at age 85.

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COMPASSION

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 http://compassion.com/carey

 

GLOO

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TIMESTAMPS:

Co-authorship and Writing Process (00:07:40)

The One Minute Manager (00:18:28)

Spiritual Foundation of Leadership (00:24:23)

Simplicity in Leadership (00:26:30)

Development of Situational Leadership (00:29:10)

Focus on Middle Management (00:35:32)

Influencing Top Managers (00:37:19)

Seagull Management (00:37:54)

Creating Memorable Metaphors (00:39:21)

Ego's Anonymous (00:41:27)

Servant Leadership (00:48:44)

Refiring at 85 (00:50:52)

Longevity in an Organization (00:55:07)

The One Minute Reprimand to Redirect (00:59:45)

Fear and Trust (01:00:55)

Unequal Treatment and Fairness (01:03:38)

Leadership in Absence (01:05:53)

Collaboration and Leadership (01:10:01)

 

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James (JP) Poulter talks about the best and worst-case scenarios for AI in the next decade, practical AI tools you should start using now, and the pastoral implications for AI for every church leader.

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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE

If you’re looking to level up your leadership and level up your church, I'm hosting my very first conference — the Art of Leadership LIVE — in Dallas, Texas, from September 16th-18th. 

It's time to break free from what's been holding you back. You can secure your spot by visiting theartofleadershiplive.com

 

TENX10

Our friends at TENx10 are committed to making faith matter more to the next generation, and right now, they’re offering you a free five-minute assessment called the Relational Discipleship Inventory that measures your youth ministry’s efforts.

Visit TENx10.org/RDI today to complete your free assessment!

 

 

TIMESTAMPS:

Discussion on the threats of AI (00:05:53)

Ethical considerations in technology development (00:13:21)

Worst Case Scenarios for AI (00:21:57)

Best Case Scenarios for AI (00:25:49)

Perplexity and Beautiful AI (00:29:40)

Comparison of Cloud and ChatGPT (00:32:09)

Training Data and Applications of Language Models (00:35:11)

Conversational AI and its Importance (00:38:50)

Ecclesia's Agenda (00:42:34)

Church's response to AI (00:46:56)

Integration of AI in ministry (00:48:27)

Understanding and using AI responsibly (00:50:07)

Transparency and disclosure with AI usage (00:54:49)

Ethical Use of AI (01:02:01)

Humanizing Tasks with AI (01:03:46)

AI in Church Ministry (01:07:43)

Empowering with AI (01:09:12)

Responsibility and regulation (01:12:47)

 

 

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William Ury, co-founder of the Harvard Program on Negotiation and one of the world's leading experts on negotiation, coaches leaders on how to fire underperforming staff and handle angry church members. Plus, he shares strategies and tactics he's used negotiating with Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un (and Dennis Rodman), de-escalating nuclear conflict and negotiating peace in the Middle East.

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GLOO

Our friends at Gloo are offering your church free, unlimited texting for up to three groups. This is a wonderful opportunity to enhance your church's communication strategy efficiently. Don’t let this opportunity pass by.

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SUBSPLASH

Out of the 168 hours in a week, how many hours does your church actually have the full attention of your people? That’s where Subsplash comes in. Today you can join 17,000 other churches who partner with Subsplash to go beyond Sunday and make disciples.

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TIMESTAMPS:

William Ury's background and expertise (00:03:07)

The impact of Ury's paper on Middle East peace negotiations (00:07:48)

The role of anthropology in negotiation (00:15:53)

Case study: Camp David negotiations (00:19:06)

Reframing positions into Interests (00:33:41)

Averting Nuclear War (00:36:33)

Trump's Victory Speech (00:38:35)

Meeting Dennis Rodman (00:39:32)

Negotiating with Kim Jong Un (00:41:14)

The Framework (00:45:53)

Negotiating with yourself (00:47:02)

Negotiation strategies (00:57:16)

The Third Side (00:57:46)

Leadership and conflict resolution (01:00:30)

Congregational conflict (01:01:54)

Negotiation and compromise (01:03:48)

Conflict in staff management (01:11:26)

Dealing with employee layoffs (01:15:20)

Handling emotionally charged situations (01:16:26)

Negotiating with a president (01:20:03)

Managing conflict in a congregational setting (01:24:40)

Navigating turbulent times in the church (01:32:04)

Negotiation insights (01:34:43)

The role of the church in conflict resolution (01:55:56)

 

 

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Matt Chandler joins the conversation today and opens up about hitting the wall in his late thirties. He discusses recovering from a dead heart and from brain cancer, lessons he learned from his leave of absence after an Instagram exchange, and gives some incredibly insightful lessons on how to revitalize a dying church.

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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE

I recently took a look at the list of leaders who are registered for my first ever conference this September in Dallas, Texas - The Art of Leadership Live and let me tell you, it's shaping up to be quite a stellar group of people.

I'm already excited to connect with a number of people I've met before — some of whom have even been guests on this podcast

You can learn more by visiting theartofleadershiplive.com

 

BELAY

Strike the work-life balance you deserve. Text CAREY to 55123 to receive a free download of Belay's eBook, Rise Up & Lead Well.

Or visit belaysolutions.com/cnlp

 

TIMESTAMPS:

Impact of childhood experiences on extroversion (00:07:05)

Realization of calling to ministry (00:09:01)

Struggles and self-awareness in late 30s (00:15:36)

The impact of childhood on identity (00:19:26)

Communication style and personal experiences (00:22:50)

Revitalization of Village Church (00:29:01)

Challenges and changes in leadership (00:31:06)

Challenges of church growth (00:36:26)

Lessons from mistakes (00:43:08)

Facing personal crisis (00:47:18)

Empathy for those in distress (00:56:57)

Lessons from a ministry interruption (00:59:30)

Power imbalance and influence (01:08:37)

Enduring marriage and leadership (01:11:42)

Living out the Gospel in daily life (01:17:43)

The Overcomers Podcast and Book (01:20:52)

 

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Direct download: CNLP_654_With_Matt-Chandler.mp3
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Global investment banker, financier, and philanthropist Ken Costa talks about the 100 trillion dollar wealth transfer that's happening over the next decade as Boomers pass on their wealth to their Millennial and Gen Z children. He discusses what happens when the next generation inherits that much money and the key to wealth for beginning investors.

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GLOO

Forward-thinking pastors are turning to texting—a direct and effective way to reach your congregation. Our partners at Gloo are offering free, unlimited texting to up to three groups in your system.

Visit gloo.us/freetexting

 

TENX10

What if I told you that you can get a personalized assessment of your youth ministry in just 5 minutes? Well, now you can! To complete your free Relational Discipleship Inventory and access other expertly curated resources, visit TENx10.org today.

 

TIMESTAMPS:

Misconceptions about money and faith (00:10:45)

Compound interest and investment (00:22:16)

The $100 trillion wealth transfer (00:25:40)

Influence of wealth transfer on the housing market (00:28:44)

Impact of technology and inheritance (00:32:06)

Generational divide and church's role (00:35:16)

Technology's empowering role (00:38:49)

Preparing for the wealth transfer (00:43:09)

Churches and estate planning (00:46:05)

The vision for generational unity (00:50:29)

Financial advice for younger generations (00:52:31)

 

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Direct download: CNLP_653_With__Ken-Costa.mp3
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41% of Americans experience burnout after taking time off in the summer. In this episode, Carey breaks down why rest isn't enough to sustain a leader.

He explains what's at stake when you return from vacation (or Sabbatical) and continue to lead tired. Carey outlines four strategies that will help you sustain peak leadership performance after you return from your summer break.

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AT YOUR BEST

My program, At Your Best, is a proven strategy to get your time, energy, and priorities working in your favor — not against you. Ready to start building the life you’ve only dreamed of?

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CHURCH.TECH

With a single click of a button you can actually turn your message into small group guidance, devotions, social media content, and more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

The problem with time off (00:00:02) 

Rethinking rest (00:01:00) 

The impact of burnout (00:02:02) 

The importance of sustainable pace (00:04:02) 

Time and energy audit (00:15:09) 

Categorical decision making (00:17:53) 

Managing energy (00:21:40) 

Finding non-work focus (00:24:23)

 

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UnSeminary's Rich Birch returns to the podcast to talk about what growing churches are doing right now, the first 100 days of a new attender's journey at your church, whether to live stream or not live stream your services, and how to create a compelling invite culture at your church.

If you're looking for a conversation about practical church growth, this is it!

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GLOO

With texting, your messages are guaranteed to be seen. Thanks to our friends at Gloo, you don’t need to squeeze another subscription into your budget to make it happen. Visit gloo.us/freetexting.

 

OVERFLOW

With Overflow+ Tap, your church can now tap their phone against the seat in front of them and instantly be transported to your giving page. Head to overflow.co/carey to learn more.

 

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TIMESTAMPS

Church growth trends and diversity (00:07:21) 

Increasing Diversity in Churches (00:15:02) 

The Impact of Diversity on Church Attendance (00:19:39)

Streamlining Newcomer Pathways (00:21:09) 

The 100-Day Connection Window (00:22:07) 

The Shift from Foyer to Online Engagement (00:24:46) 

Creating Accessible Encounters (00:26:13) 

Building Community Spaces (00:29:37) 

Challenges of engaging online attendees (00:31:18) 

Impact of church decisions on culture engagement (00:35:11) 

Building a Compelling Volunteer Experience (00:44:51) 

Understanding the Diffusion of Innovation Curve (00:45:42) 

Equipping People for Invite Culture (00:46:33) 

Strategies for Creating an Invite Culture (00:49:28) 

Leveraging Shareable Weekend Teaching (00:52:41)

Strategic use of events and gimmicks (01:04:50) 

Differentiating Sundays (01:11:28) 

The invite culture litmus test (01:13:26) 

Leveraging time change Sunday (01:16:28) 

Building strategies around data (01:17:14) 

Unlocking invite culture (01:18:03)

 

Direct download: CNLP_651_With_Rich-Birch.mp3
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Dr. Gavin Adams, former Woodstock City Church Lead Pastor and entrepreneur, talks about why leading a church is harder than leading a business.

He also discusses overcoming your insecurity as a leader when working with gifted people and offers top advice from Home Depot, Popeye's, and Coca-Cola on leading and scaling change.

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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

You can keep learning from your own mistakes, or you can fast-track your growth and learn directly from people who have been in your shoes before—including me. I'm active in the Art of Leadership Academy community almost every day each week, and it's truly me... not a bot, AI, or team member.

You can learn more and join today at theartofleadershipacademy.com. Leave worrying and agonizing in the past — it's time to start GROWING as a leader and as a church.

 

SUBSPLASH

Has there ever been a more distracting time to be alive? Subsplash puts the best of today’s technology into the hands of churches—to help you break through the noise and make disciples. Go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 off when you sign up.

 

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Tara-Leigh Cobble talks about how and why she changed her mind on the power of digital discipleship, lessons from 350 million downloads on the Bible Recap podcast, how neurofeedback therapy and the Word of God transformed her brain and helped her sleep, and character traps young leaders need to avoid.

 

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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE

If you’re looking to level up your leadership and level up your church, I'm hosting my very first conference — the Art of Leadership LIVE — in Dallas, Texas, from September 16th-18th. 

http://www.theartofleadershiplive.com

 

BELAY

Strike the work-life balance you deserve. Text CAREY to 55123 to receive your free download of Belay's eBook, Rise Up & Lead Well.

https://resources.belaysolutions.com/cnlp

 

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Direct download: CNLP_649_With_Tara-Leigh-Cobble.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:04am EST

Kadi Cole returns to discuss creating a safe space for self-reporting pastoral misconduct before it starts or before it escalates. Carey and Kadi dive into how this one thing could drastically change our churches.

Plus, Kadi shares why older female leaders often resist younger female leaders, the remaining pay gap between women and men on church staff, and how to equip business and church leaders to mentor the next generation.

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THE CHURCH NETWORK

Church leaders, the race we're running is a marathon, not a sprint, so don’t go it alone. You're invited to build community and grow with other church operational leaders at The Church Network Conference on July 9-12 in Lexington, KY.

http://www.thechurchnetwork.com/2024conference

 

GLOO

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Lee Strobel, award-winning author and former journalist, talks about sharing truth in an age that doesn't believe in it.

Lee discusses logical trip lines, why the future of evangelism is probably relational and informational, and the best arguments for and against Christianity.

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THE CHURCH NETWORK

Church leaders, the race we're running is a marathon, not a sprint, so don’t go it alone. You're invited to build community and grow with other church operational leaders at The Church Network Conference on July 9-12 in Lexington, KY.

http://www.thechurchnetwork.com/2024conference

 

COMPASSION

Is your church united, both locally and globally? Partnering with Compassion in one of their 29 field countries is a great place to start.  Over the years, our church has held several very special weekends where we come together to sponsor children and Compassion equips us with excellence every time.

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Prof G, Scott Galloway, joins the podcast for the first time to talk about why a generation of young men are filled with rage and shame and what we can do about it.

Plus, he discusses the biggest threat AI poses, offers an atheist's view on faith, and he and Carey rethink how to be the church. 

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GLOO

Did you know people respond to direct mailers 5 to 9 times more often than they do other channels like email and social media? Combine that with texting, and your church has a new outreach superpower.

Learn more at Gloo.us/GlooPlus

 

GENERIS

As a Church leader, you know about the importance of generosity, but do you know how to inspire people to live passionately generous lifestyles?

Whether you're on the verge of a campaign, or simply looking to transform the hearts of your church through generosity, the team at Generis provides custom solutions that will meet you and your church right where you are.

Visit generis.com/carey

 

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Direct download: CNLP_646_With_Scott-Galloway_2.mp3
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Jon Tyson talks about secularism and how to respond to the new obsession with identity. He discusses generational differences in the church, getting older in leadership, and what he learned from Eugene Peterson.

Plus, Jon dives into AI, technology, discipleship, and providing an alternative to the culture.

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THE CHURCH NETWORK

Church leaders, the race we're running is a marathon, not a sprint, so don’t go it alone. You're invited to build community and grow with other church operational leaders at The Church Network Conference on July 9-12 in Lexington, KY.

Register today at thechurchnetwork.com/2024conference

 

CHURCH.TECH

With a single click of a button, you can actually turn your message into small group guidance, devotions, social media content, and more.

Visit get.church.tech/carey/ to get started and use code CAREY at checkout.

 

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Direct download: CNLP_645_With_Jon-Tyson_2.mp3
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Annie F. Downs talks about how churches are missing opportunities in ministry to and with single men and women.

Plus, she discusses a new take on sexual purity, how to finish well, why your 50s, 60s, and 70s are your best decades, the state of publishing and podcasting, and lessons from New York.

 

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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE

I'm excited to announce the Art of Leadership LIVE, my first—ever leadership conference, which will be held in Dallas, Texas, this September. With a select group of leaders, you’ll be able to have the safe, unfiltered conversations you can’t have anywhere else, learn strategies that challenge and change you, and build connections with the right people. Early bird pricing is available for a limited time by visiting theartofleadershiplive.com.

 

GLOO

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George Kamel talks about his rise from a college graduate intern at Dave Ramsey to an on-air personality. He outlines how to effectively pitch yourself to an influencer as a young leader, how to get noticed and promoted in leadership, shares EQ tips, and gives financial advice for Millennials and Gen Z in the new housing reality.

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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE

I'm excited to announce the Art of Leadership LIVE, my first—ever leadership conference, which will be held in Dallas, Texas, this September. With a select group of leaders, you’ll be able to have the safe, unfiltered conversations you can’t have anywhere else, learn strategies that challenge and change you, and build connections with the right people. Early bird pricing is available for a limited time by visiting theartofleadershiplive.com.

 

SUBSPLASH

Out of the 168 hours in a week, how many hours does your church actually have the full attention of your people? Subsplash puts the best of today’s technology into the hands of churches—to help you break through the noise and make disciples. Go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 off when you sign up.

 

Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

 

Direct download: CNLP_643_With_George-Kamel.mp3
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Duck Dynasty's Willie and Korie Robertson share the backstory behind the rise of their A&E reality show and how they got started. Plus, Willie and Korie discuss the terrible side of rapid growth and how to make marriage, family, and friendship work when you're in the spotlight.

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Picture this: Your sermon transformed into text messages, mid-week encouragement, small group discussions, daily devotionals, and other materials that keep your congregation engaged. Just go to Church.Tech, upload your latest sermon, and discover all the ways your message will go further than ever. 

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PARKHILL

Is your church space no longer working for you? My friends at Parkhill are experts in designing spaces that your church community can utilize for years to come. Best part? They do it within YOUR budget, not theirs.

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Direct download: CNLP_642_With__Willie-and-Korie-Robertson.mp3
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What's the value of imagining your own funeral? Daniel Harkavy, author and top leadership coach, discusses the significance of imagining your funeral when you're a young leader.

He and Carey dive into life planning, self-leadership, team effectiveness, and what separates the best leaders from the rest.

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OVERFLOW

What if church giving could be as simple as the contactless tap-to-pay methods in coffee shops? With Overflow+ Tap, your church can tap their phone against the seat in front of them and instantly be transported to your giving page.

Head to overflow.co/carey to learn how you can tap into the future of giving!

 

BELAY

BELAY wants you to spend your time doing what you do best. To help you get started, BELAY is offering listeners a free download of its resource, 24 Things to Stop Doing to Grow Your Church.

https://resources.belaysolutions.com/cnlp

 

 

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Direct download: CNLP_641_With_Daniel-Harkavy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:04am EST

How do you plant a church without a playbook? Shauna Pilgreen discusses planting a church in San Francisco without a playbook, church planting mistakes, and best planting practices in a post-Christian and progressive culture.

Plus, Carey and Shauna explore how to communicate with deeply unchurched people.

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PARKHILL

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GLOO

In Gloo's premier online marketplace, your church can find the tools you need to uplift your worship programs, strengthen leaders, and energize your Children's Ministry.

And with my code, CAREY20, you’ll unlock 20% off your ENTIRE order!

 

 

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Direct download: CNLP_640_With_Shauna-Pilgreen.mp3
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Jeff Jones discusses rebranding Christianity. He and Carey talk about how to know what the community really thinks about your church or business and how to calculate the net promotor score for your church or business.

Plus, Jeff and Carey dive into what the church can learn from Dominos Pizza and other rebranding campaigns.

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