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 Hy... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	859	Founded	12 years ago
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CNLP 829 | The Race To Replace Humans Is Already On: Will Jones' Fight To Ban Superintelligent AI and What Most Leaders Have No Idea Is Coming

The AI Frontier labs are building AI to do what YOU do, only faster and cheaper. And most leaders have no idea what's coming.

Will Jones of the Future of Life Institute says this is the part nobody tells you: the more you lean on it to keep up, th... more

Yesterday • 1 hr 12 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 ... more

8 Sep 2026 • 1 hr 30 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... more

1 Sep 2026 • 1 hr 35 min

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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 ... more

27 Aug 2026 • 1 hr 19 min • Popular

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James Poulter

CEO and co-founder of Vixen Labs; marketing professional and technology expert with emphasis on conversational AI

Vixen Labs

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

Charlie Dates

Senior pastor and educator, leader of multiple Chicago churches

Progressive Baptist Church of Chicago; Salem Baptist Church of Chicago

Episode: 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

Eric Geiger

Senior Pastor at Mariners Church; author and speaker

Mariners Church

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

Aaron Graham

Pastor of The District Church in Washington, DC; author of Unshakeable Faith

The District Church

Episode: 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

Will Guidara

Hospitality leader, author of Unreasonable Hospitality and The Field Guide

Eleven Madison Park / Welcome Conference / Unreasonable Hospitality

Episode: 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

Will Gadara

Episode: 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

Eric Peterson

Son of Eugene Peterson, pastor

Colbert Presbyterian Church

Episode: 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

Winn Collier

Authorized biographer of Eugene Peterson

Western Theological Seminary / Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination

Eugene Peterson

American pastor, scholar, and author best known for The Message

Author, The Message; Pastor

Episode: 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

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Carey Nieuwhof

Host of The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

Carey Nieuhof

Host of The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings

My favorite podcast
I’ve been a listener for years, and this podcast has become the one I look forward to every week. As a new church planter, I hang onto every conversation and every idea. If Carey Nieuwhof decided to post an episode every day, I would listen!
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Rebekah Reyn
United Statesa month ago
Eugene Peterson reflections with Winn and Eric
Captivating, vulnerable, sacred, gently powerful, well told story of Eugene Peterson’s life.
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Listener in Illinois
United Statesa month ago
Wrong side of history
As far as the JD Greear episode about Charlie Kirk, from his silence on the bad things Kirk espoused, it’s pretty clear to see what side of the civil rights movement JD would have been on. The wrong one. As with Billy Graham.
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mk6six
United States2 months ago
Introvert
Loved John Ortberg interview! Resonated deeply.
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Anna Beard 6809
United States2 months ago
This podcast…
This podcast is always a treasure trove of insight!!
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LandonG93
United States3 months ago

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Guests span church and business leadership, offering diverse perspectives.

Listeners praise humility and candor in discussions with high-profile guests.

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Long-form conversations with depth and practical takeaways for leaders.

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Apple Podcasts	#21	United States/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#198	United States/Business
Apple Podcasts	#8	Canada/Business/Management
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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

Q: How should pastors engage hot-button topics in a divided city without alienating people?

Aaron advises speaking on issues when public emotion is lower, equipping the congregation with a theology rooted in scripture, and modeling love and discourse across political divides to maintain unity while upholding convictions.

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

Q: How do you keep vision alive when the project seems overwhelming, and how do you invite others to participate?

The approach centers on communicating a God-sized vision that transcends personal gain, ensuring 100% participation, and creating sacrificial, long-term commitments rather than one-time gifts, while staying grounded in trust and relational leadership.

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

Q: What was the journey like for you as a young leader, growing into this kind of leadership and fundraising?

Aaron explains his path from extreme personal poverty and missionary upbringing to urban ministry training, Harvard Kennedy School, and finally leading a church through a major building project, emphasizing that the drive comes from a sense of responsibility to steward resources for the kingdom rather than personal ambition.

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

Q: What are we learning about public speaking?

Guidara emphasizes starting with a story, maintaining genuine energy, and using Q&A to address concerns; he also highlights practicing the opening and keeping a strong presence to avoid a performative feel.

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

Q: How did Eugene Peterson stay grounded amid fame and public requests?

He prioritized intimate conversations, spiritual disciplines, and small-group settings, avoiding large stage invitations when possible to protect his soul.

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A leadership-focused show featuring in-depth conversations with pastors, church leaders, and business-minded executives about guiding change, personal growth, and organizational culture. Episodes frequently tackle real-world leadership challenges—from fundraising and real estate ventures to handling criticism, AI's impact on ministry, and building healthy team dynamics—while weaving in practical frameworks, storytelling, and spiritual formation. Notable strengths include long-form interviews that explore both strategy and character, a track record of high-profile guests, and a willingness to address tough topics with candor. The format is particularly useful for leaders seeking actionable insights, whether they're shaping churches, ministri... more

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7. Eric Peterson
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