The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

Recent data shows that while young men are coming to church in record numbers, women are leaving. Why? Kadi Cole shares the #1 reason women are leaving church (lack of trust) and outlines numerous other red flags that are alienating women.

Plus, she discusses how to address them and how to create an engaging environment for women, whether you lead a complementarian or egalitarian church.
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ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE
If you're leading a church and you know there's more in you—and more ahead for your team—I want to personally invite you to something special.
September 21–23, 2026, I'm hosting The Art of Leadership LIVE in Nashville, Tennessee.
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COMPASSION
In partnership with global churches, Compassion International has been serving children for more than 70 years.
Download free resources and learn more about how compassion changes everything at compassion.com/carey.
GLOO
With solutions like Gloo Workspace, where ministry leaders get work done, and partners like Igniter Media, Barna, VisitorReach, and Outreach, Gloo is providing the digital backbone for the faith ecosystem, equipping your church, ministry, and individuals to thrive in a digital age.
Learn more about how Gloo can help you do more of what you're called to do by texting CAREY to 46816. That's C-A-R-E-Y to 46816
 
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Beth Moore talks about leaving the SBC a decade ago, how to know when it's time to leave, why so many women are leaving the church, and proof-texting scripture to keep the pulpit and power.
🔗   Show Notes
📩 On The Rise Newsletter
🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
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❗️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. 
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ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE
If you're leading a church and you know there's more in you—and more ahead for your team—I want to personally invite you to something special.
September 21–23, 2026, I'm hosting The Art of Leadership LIVE in Nashville, Tennessee.
Visit theartofleadershiplive.com to secure the best pricing.
GLOO FEED
We all know how fast things move in ministry—and how hard it can be to keep up.
That's exactly what the Gloo Feed is built for.
This is a totally free, regular text that delivers the latest research, trending topics, and updates from across the Church.
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BELAY
BELAY is giving away its resource, The Future of Financial Leadership, for free. It discusses how to manage your church's finances with efficiency and care, how their Financial Experts provide a human touch, and why it matters.
https://resources.belaysolutions.com/carey
 
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In this episode, Carey asks the question of whether we're selling church growth and marketing revival on social media.
As leaders, our motives are always mixed, and Carey offers a framework for checking our motives before posting on social media. Momentum doesn't need marketing. Don't sell it. Steward it.
🔗   Show Notes
📩 On The Rise Newsletter
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🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
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❗️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. 
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ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE
If you're leading a church and you know there's more in you—and more ahead for your team—I want to personally invite you to something special.
September 21–23, 2026, I'm hosting The Art of Leadership LIVE in Nashville, Tennessee.
Visit theartofleadershiplive.com to secure the best pricing.
STATE OF THE CHURCH
Stay up to date on what's happening in the church. Find current research, data, and other resources at stateofthechurch.com/carey
 
 
 
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The cultural moment we're in isn't just tense — it's a full convulsion, and it's landing in your church every Sunday. In this emergency panel episode, Ed Stetzer, Adam Mesa, and Sharon Hodde Miller debate when to speak up, when to be silent, how to deal with fallout, and how to pastor people in a deeply divided age.
This is the conversation many pastors are desperate to have but afraid to start.
🔗   Show Notes
📩 On The Rise Newsletter
🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
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❗️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. 
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FUND THE FUTURE MASTERCLASS
What do you do when your finances feel stuck, and giving doesn't match the mission you see God calling you toward?
I helped create Fund the Future masterclass, alongside Craig Groeschel, Ashley Wooldridge, Chris Hodges, and others — a course built to help you move beyond transactional conversations about money and into a transformational culture of generosity. 
Learn more at careynieuwhof.com/fundthefuture .
SUBSPLASH
Subsplash handles the tech you need so your church can lead the mission. 
Listeners, you can go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 when you sign up today.
SWITCHER STUDIOS
Want to take your church's live stream to the next level, especially as you head into Easter?
Switcher lets you grab your iPhones, iPads, and cameras, sync them together, and switch between angles live without complicated gear. 
Add scripture, lyrics, and graphics on screen to keep your congregation engaged and stream to your website and all the major social media platforms at once.
Get an additional $5 off at checkout when you use the code "carey5". 
Want to take your church's live stream to the next level, especially as you head into Easter?
Switcher lets you grab your iPhones, iPads, and cameras, sync them together, and switch between angles live without complicated gear. 
Add scripture, lyrics, and graphics on screen to keep your congregation engaged and stream to your website and all the major social media platforms at once.
Get an additional $5 off at checkout when you use the code "carey5". 
Visit switcherstudio.com/carey to learn more.
 
 
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Life.Church Senior Pastor Craig Groeschel and his therapist, Dr. Wayne Chappelle, join Carey to talk about a wall Craig hit in ministry, that he thought might k*ll him.
They discuss what was at stake, how he got through it, what happens to leaders who don't take action, and how Craig recovered fully from what almost took him out. 
🔗   Show Notes
📩 On The Rise Newsletter
🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet
🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy
🎥 Watch on YouTube
Follow @careynieuwhof
Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork
❗️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
FUND THE FUTURE MASTERCLASS
Craig and I created Fund the Future Masterclass — a course built to help you move beyond transactional conversations about money and into a transformational culture of generosity. 
If you want to grow in a way that lasts, visit careynieuwhof.com/fundthefuture.
CHURCH LAW & TAX
Church Law & Tax is a trusted online resource that equips pastors and church leaders with expert guidance on legal, tax, and other compliance issues churches face every day.
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ONE ACCORD
OneAccord is an AI-based translation platform designed exclusively for the local church. With over 50 languages available, their subscription plans start at $150 a month.
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