The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

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The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast is a podcast all about leadership, change and personal growth. The goal? To help you lead like never before—in your church or in your business. Carey interviews top business and church leaders like Seth Godin, Adam Grant, Nancy Duarte, Simon Sinek, Cal Newport, Patrick Lencioni, Tim Keller, Annie F. Downs, Andy Stanley, Craig Groeschel, Rob Pelinka, Michael Hyatt, Christine Caine, John Mark Comer, Henry Cloud, Gordon MacDonald, Francis Chan, Lysa TerKeurst, Ian Morgan Cron and many more. For insightful posts on leadership, change and personal growth, episode transcripts and podcast show notes, go to https://careynieuwhof.com/.

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September 8, 2026Episode 8281 hr 30 min

CNLP 828 | The Giving Disruption Coming for the Church: Pat Gelsinger on AI and Mental Health

Former Intel and VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger talks about what AI is doing to us and our churches. He unpacks the mental health toll of social media (and what's coming next), the job loss scenarios leaders aren't ready for, how AI will reshape giving in the church, and why engaging high-net-worth individuals matters now. Plus: will the AI optimists or pessimists be proven right? 🔗 Show Notes 🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK! 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH I wrote AI and the Future Church to give church leaders a practical playbook for what's ahead. It's built around three shifts every church leader needs to make, and it's grounded in what's actually happening right now. Pre-order before September 15th at careynieuwhof.com/ai and you'll get the full executive summary AND audiobook for free! CONVOY OF HOPE With every breaking news story of disaster, help is already on the way through our friends at Convoy of Hope. Last year they trained nearly 50,000 farmers, empowered 80,000 women, and made sure 677,000 children woke up to a nutritious meal. Join Toni and me in supporting this great ministry at convoyofhope.org/carey . CHURCH GROWTH ENGINE If your church has faithful people, solid preaching, and genuine love for God but still feels stuck, Church Growth Engine's free guide "Why Do Good Churches Get Stuck?" identifies ten fixable problems and gives you practical steps toward thriving ministry. Get it free at churchgrowthengine.com/actionplan . COMPASSION Compassion partners with churches of all sizes to reach the most vulnerable children with the hope of the gospel, providing free family resources and church-wide mission experiences. Check out compassion.com/carey , drop your information in the Church Partnership section, and someone from Compassion will reach out.

September 1, 2026Episode 8271 hr 35 min

CNLP 827 | The Questions About AI Leaders Never Ask: AI Girlfriends, Truth and Deepfakes, and Best and Worst Case Scenarios

You use AI. Have you thought about what it's doing to your church, the people you're reaching, or your soul? James (JP) Poulter flips the mic to interview Carey! They discuss AI girlfriends, deepfakes, and the best and worst case scenarios nobody's naming. There's a shift happening in your church and your community right now, and most church leaders haven't caught up. 🔗 Show Notes 🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK! 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH I wrote AI and the Future Church to give church leaders a practical playbook for what's ahead. It's built around three shifts every church leader needs to make, and it's grounded in what's actually happening right now. Pre-order before September 15th at careynieuwhof.com/ai and you'll get the full executive summary AND audiobook for free! CHURCH GROWTH ENGINE If your church has faithful people, solid preaching, and genuine love for God but still feels stuck, Church Growth Engine's free guide "Why Do Good Churches Get Stuck?" identifies ten fixable problems and gives you practical steps toward thriving ministry. Get it free at churchgrowthengine.com/actionplan . STUDIOC Our friends at StudioC built the free Church Communications Grader to show you exactly where your church's communication is strong and where people are slipping through the gaps. In about three minutes, you'll get a score, your biggest opportunity, and practical recommendations based on your role. Take it free at studioc.org/carey.

August 27, 2026Episode 8261 hr 19 min

CNLP 826 | How to Preach Through Controversial Topics: Charlie Dates on What White Preachers and Black Preachers Can Learn From Each Other and Preaching So a Dead Room Wakes Up

Charlie Dates started preaching at eight, lining up chairs in his living room. Now he's one of Chicago's most respected pastors. He joins Carey to talk about whose approval you're really preaching for, why a major donor once walked out mad, how to wake up a dead congregation, and what white and Black preachers desperately need to learn from each other. 🔗 Show Notes 🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK! 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes BRUSHFIRE Your staff and volunteers give everything to make ministry events happen. Brushfire has been helping churches manage registrations, check-in, communication, and reporting in one place for over 20 years, all for one monthly subscription for qualifying churches. Save on Brushfire at brushfire.com/Carey CONVOY OF HOPE When disaster strikes anywhere in the world, Convoy of Hope is already moving. Last year alone, they served 677,000 children with daily meals and empowered tens of thousands of farmers and women across the globe. Your gift makes a real difference. Visit convoyofhope.org/carey GLOO Gloo has built a network that connects ministries and nonprofits with Christians who are already engaged through trusted podcasts and content channels like this one. If you want to reach an audience like this, visit gloo.com/grow

August 25, 2026Episode 8251 hr 12 min

CNLP 825 | What Destroys Leaders: Eric Geiger on Preaching to Your Own Sins and On Disappointing Your Staff

Eric Geiger, senior pastor of Mariners Church, joins Carey to talk about what actually brings leaders down, the personal and systemic reasons for moral failure, why a lot of us end up preaching to our own sin, and how to disappoint the staff you used to work directly with without losing them as your church grows. If you lead people, listen in. 🔗 Show Notes 🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK! 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH Carey's new book, AI and the Future Church, releases September 15th. Pre-order before September 14th and you get a free Executive Summary and the audiobook. Go to careynieuwhof.com/ai to grab your copy and lock in those bonuses before they're gone. GLOBAL CHRISTIAN RELIEF Global Christian Relief supports persecuted believers in places like Nigeria, Pakistan, Iran, and Syria, bringing Scripture, emergency relief, and long-term support so the Church can remain and grow strong. Check them out at gcrelief.org .

August 18, 2026Episode 8241 hr 12 min

CNLP 824 | A $37 Million Building Campaign with a Church of 900 People: Aaron Graham on Big Vision and The Key to Talking About Hot Button Topics

Aaron Graham is leading a $37 million building campaign with 900 people and explains exactly how to inspire people to give to something much bigger than themselves. Carey and Aaron also cover what it's like to be held hostage by an enemy army at ten years old, how to unite a congregation in a divided world, and how to tackle cultural lies. 🔗 Show Notes 🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK! 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes ALPHA Alpha is a free 10-week resource that helps your church invite and welcome people who are asking real questions about faith. You create the space, Alpha provides everything else. Start with the free 3-Step Alpha Launch Plan at alphausa.org/carey . BRUSHFIRE Brushfire has been helping churches manage registrations, check-in, communication, and reporting for over 20 years. For qualifying churches, they offer a subscription designed to help your ministry grow. Save on Brushfire at brushfire.com/carey.

August 13, 2026Episode 8231 hr 3 min

CNLP 823 | Winning Back Lost Customers: Will Guidara on Customer Service Pet Peeves, What Simon Sinek Taught Him About Speaking, and Whether AI Will Harm (or Help) Hospitality

Every leader loses customers. Few know how to win them back. Will Guidara, the restaurateur behind Eleven Madison Park and author of Unreasonable Hospitality, joins Carey to talk about taking the anxiety out of service, the customer-service pet peeves that drive him crazy, what AI is actually doing to hospitality, and the lesson Simon Sinek taught him about leading people. 🔗 Show Notes 🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK! 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes FIRST IMPRESSIONS ACADEMY First Impressions Academy gives guest experience leaders live coaching and practical training to help your church make a better first impression. Try it free for 30 days with code CAREY30 at ficonf.com/academy . GLOO Gloo is a technology platform built for the faith and flourishing ecosystem. They handle the tech and digital marketing so your church can find and connect with more people in your community. Learn more at gloo.com/grow .

August 11, 2026Episode 82228 min

CNLP 822 | Seven Signs AI Wrote Your Sermon, What Your Voice Actually Is, and New Study on AI's Impact on the Brain That Should Scare Every Pastor

Should you use AI to write your sermon? Maybe not. Three years after ChatGPT, we don't just sound the same. We're starting to think the same, or not think at all. Enter brain rot. Carey walks through seven tells that give away AI writing, shows you how to find the voice only you have, and unpacks a new study on cognitive surrender that every pastor needs to hear before next Sunday's sermon. 🔗 Show Notes 🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK! 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH Carey's new book, AI and the Future Church, is built on three shifts that anchor your church through the change ahead. Make Sundays non-downloadable. Build shock absorbers for the crises heading your way. Fortify your integrity before AI exposes what you'll fall for. Pre-order now at aifuture.church . CHURCH GROWTH ENGINE Church Growth Engine is the free weekly newsletter for pastors who want real growth without compromising depth. Every Tuesday, research-backed insights on what's actually working in churches your size. Subscribe free at churchgrowthengine.com BELAY Your church's finances matter, but bookkeeping isn't why you answered the call. BELAY's U.S.-based financial experts handle the numbers so you can stay focused on leading and serving. Text CAREY to 55123 for their free Blueprint for Growth resource.

August 4, 2026Episode 8211 hr 16 min

CNLP 821 | Finding Your Voice as a Young Preacher: Tyler Staton on the Gift of Imagination and What Getting Sick Taught Him About Pace

Most young leaders try to sound like someone else long before they sound like themselves. Tyler Staton, lead pastor at Bridgetown Church, talks about finding your voice as a preacher and writer, what a season of sickness taught him about pace, why addiction thrives when you're moving too fast, and the gift of imagination you're probably wasting. Slow down for this one. 🔗 Show Notes 🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK! 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes THE ART OF PREACHING After 30+ years of preaching, I've made pretty much every mistake you can make as a communicator. That's why I created The Art of Preaching, a step-by-step course to help you break free from panic and preach with clarity, confidence, and impact. Enroll now at theartofpreachingcourse.com . SUBSPLASH Analyze giving trends, streamline your media workflow from livestream to social, and automate follow-up so no one falls through the cracks. For leaders already stretched thin, head to subsplash.com/carey and save $500 when you sign up. IF THE TREE COULD SPEAK Tim Tebow's new book, If The Tree Could Speak, tells the story of Jesus' sacrifice from the perspective of the cross itself, with stunning illustrations that make it genuinely moving for any age. Pick up a copy wherever books are sold.

July 28, 2026Episode 8201 hr 36 min

CNLP 820 | Required Listening: Eric Peterson and Winn Collier on Eugene Peterson's Battle Over Not Losing HIs Soul, Workaholism, Bono and Celebrity, And the Tension to Create a Contemplative Life

In Part 3 of this summer's Required Listening, Eugene Peterson's son, Eric Peterson, and biographer Winn Collier talk about Eugene Peterson's battle to avoid losing his soul, his struggle to overcome his workaholic tendencies, Bono and celebrity, and the tension he had to overcome to create a contemplative life. 🔗 Show Notes 🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK! 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH I'm releasing a new book this September called AI and the Future Church, a pastoral playbook for leading your church through the biggest disruption of our lifetime. Pre-order it now at aifuture.church , on Amazon, or wherever you buy books. BRUSHFIRE Most ticketing platforms provide cookie-cutter technology, but Brushfire has been helping churches for over 20 years manage registrations, check-in, communication, and reporting all in one place for one monthly subscription cost for qualifying churches. Listeners of the podcast can save on Brushfire by visiting brushfire.com/Carey GLOO Gloo connects ministries and nonprofits with donors, churches, and audiences that are already looking for what they offer—through channels and networks those people already trust. If you know your mission matters, but you're struggling to get it out there, that's exactly the problem Gloo was built to solve. If you need a real marketing partner, someone who actually gets this space, go to gloo.com/grow to start that conversation.

July 23, 2026Episode 81926 min

CNLP 819 | Required Listening: Eugene Peterson on the Rhythms of a Reflective Life, The Challenges of Leading Through the 1960s, and the Origin of the Message

In Part 2 of this summer's Required Listening, Carey interviews Eugene Peterson weeks before he retired from public life. Carey talks to Eugene about the origin of the Message and the life rhythms he and his wife Jan adopted that helped produce the legacy millions have appreciated. Plus, they discuss what it was like to lead through the turbulence of the 1960s. 🔗 Show Notes 🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK! 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes AI AND THE FUTURE CHURCH I'm releasing a new book this September called AI and the Future Church, a pastoral playbook for leading your church through the biggest disruption of our lifetime. Pre-order it now at aifuture.church , on Amazon, or wherever you buy books. GLOBAL CHRISTIAN RELIEF Global Christian Relief supports persecuted brothers and sisters in places where following Jesus carries a real cost — Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria, Iran, and more — bringing Scripture, emergency relief, and long-term church investment. When you give to GCR, you're not supporting a cause, you're standing with family. Visit gcrelief.org .