• CNLP 689 | DeSizing the Church, The Drug of Size, The Good and Bad of the Church Growth Movement, and What Small and Large Churches Get Right
    Nov 12 2024

    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.

    Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • CNLP 688 | Henry Cloud Unpacks His Traumatic Past, Offers Advice on Combatting Depression and Panic Attacks, And Outlines The Problems with The Dominant Models of Psychology In the Church
    Nov 7 2024

    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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    This episode is sponsored by:

    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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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • CNLP 687 | Secrecy and Exposure in Leadership, How Your Body Keeps Score of Trauma, and How the "Go Mode" That Makes You Successful Can Lead To Your Undoing with Chuck DeGroat
    Nov 5 2024

    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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    This episode is sponsored by:

    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.

    Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • ELECTION SERIES | EP 7: Sharon McMahon on The Monetization of Hate, The Exhausted Majority, and Why People Crave Certainty and How it Explains the Growth of Churches and Influencers
    Oct 30 2024

    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.

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    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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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • ELECTION SERIES | EP 6: Mark Sayers on Conspiracy Theories, Cultural Elites, and What God is Doing When It Seems You Can't Win Anymore
    Oct 30 2024

    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.

    Show Notes

    Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict

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    Preaching Cheat Sheet

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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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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • ELECTION SERIES | EP 5: NT Wright on Christians Buying Into The Culture Wars, How the Gospel is Political, And Advice on Leading Through the Election Without Losing People
    Oct 30 2024

    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.

    Show Notes

    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

    Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • ELECTION SERIES | EP 4: Our Political Sickness and Advice on Guiding Your Staff When They Want to Express Their Views
    Oct 30 2024

    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.

    Show Notes

    Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict

    On The Rise Newsletter

    Preaching Cheat Sheet

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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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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • ELECTION SERIES | EP 3: Ed Stetzer on How to Lead in an Age of Outrage, Why 2024 Will Be More Divided than 2020 (But Why The Church Is Better Prepared), And What Happens When Your Political Win Matters More Than Your Moral Views
    Oct 30 2024

    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

    On The Rise Newsletter

    Preaching Cheat Sheet

    Watch on YouTube

    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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    1 hr and 9 mins