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Leadership is NOT Lonely! Henry Cloud on Founderitis and Why You're More In Control Than You Think
Season 1 Episode 784
Henry Cloud explains why leadership is not lonely, or at least, shouldn't be.
Plus, we discuss why founders hang on too long and why leaders have far…
6 months ago
Are We Too Critical Of the Church? John Crist Returns to Talk Cynicism, Hope and Getting the Tonight Show
Season 1 Episode 783
Comedian and listener favorite John Crist returns to ask if we're being too critical of the church right now. Has our cynicism gone too far?
Plus, w…
6 months, 1 week ago
The Problem of Mini-Celebrity Pastors: Les McKeown on Growth Barriers for Church Leaders
Season 1 Episode 782
Leadership expert Les McKeown talks about the rise of mini-celebrity pastors, the limits that places on church growth and team development, and how t…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
John Mark Comer Goes to the Desert, Clarifies Where He Stands, and Deep Dives on a Major Challenge for Modern Discipleship
Season 1 Episode 781
John Mark Comer talks about his 21-day venture into the desert and a silence unlike any he's known in his life.
Plus, he clarifies where he stands in…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Are You Clear Enough to Reach The Next Generation? The New Rules of Cultural Influence with YouTuber Ruslan KD
Season 1 Episode 780
YouTuber Ruslan KD sits down to explain that ambiguity from preachers on cultural issues is costing them more than they think.
He shares how the next…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Preaching at A Rave: Luke LeFevre + Daniel McLeod on Gen Z's Bold Faith and How to Use Gen Z's Gifts at Your Church
Season 1 Episode 779
Even as teenagers, Gen Zers Luke LeFevre and Daniel McLeod were preaching at their high school and at raves. They share why Gen Z is so bold, what's …
7 months ago
Tapping the Brakes on The Talk of Revival: David Kinnaman Nuances What's Happening with Christianity in America + Digital Discipleship
Season 1 Episode 778
Is America in revival? Well, not quite, according to Barna CEO David Kinnaman, who joins Carey to discuss 2026 church trends.
New data shows overall …
7 months ago
2026 Disruptive Church Trends: Gen Z Leading Church Attendance Surge, Women Exiting Faith, + The Impact of Discipleship By Algorithm
Season 1 Episode 777
Carey Nieuwhof unveils 7 disruptive church trends to track in 2026. The trends include Gen Z leading a surge in young church attendance and a rise in…
7 months, 1 week ago
Small Church Dysfunction: David Ashcraft on Growth at LCBC, Succession, and Growing the Global Leadership Summit
Season 1 Episode 776
Former LCBC Senior Pastor David Ashcraft talks about the small church dysfunction he encountered when he arrived at LCBC when it was just a small chu…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
When Church Members Break Your Heart and Your Trust: Sharon Hodde Miller on Resilience and Speaking Into the Culture
Season 1 Episode 775
Sharon Hodde Miller discusses entering ministry with idealism that is crushed when people break your heart and leave your church.
Plus, she discusses…
7 months, 3 weeks ago