Carey Nieuwhof
Hosted by Carey Nieuwhof
A leadership podcast for church leaders, blending future-forward trend analysis with practical management advice and interviews with top authors.
A mix of solo episodes and long-form interviews aimed at equipping church leaders for the future. Solo episodes offer tactical advice on topics like volunteer retention or analyze macro trends from his annual reports. Interviews feature high-profile authors and thinkers (like David Epstein and Eric Ries), applying their secular expertise to the specific challenges of ministry in a post-Christian, tech-saturated world.
“The show's unique angle is its blend of high-level, future-focused trend forecasting (especially on AI and cultural shifts) with granular, actionable advice on church management. It bridges the gap between theoretical trends and the practical, day-to-day reality of running a church.”
Who hosts this show
Carey Nieuwhof is a Canadian best-selling author, speaker, and former lawyer who founded Connexus Church in Ontario. His work focuses on leadership, change management, and burnout prevention for church and business leaders. Through his podcast, blog, and The Art of Leadership Academy, his content is accessed by millions of leaders annually.
Credentials & credits
- Best-selling author
- Founder of The Art of Leadership Academy
- Founding Pastor of Connexus Church
- Former lawyer
- Degrees in law, theology, and history
Other ventures
- The Art of Leadership Academy
- careynieuwhof.com (blog)
- The Art of Leadership Network
- Author of multiple books on leadership and church growth
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02The Lost Superpower Every Leader Needs to RecoverJun 23, 2026 · 1h 19m
- 03Your Best Leaders Are Leaving. Here's WhyJun 22, 2026 · 13 min
- 04David Epstein: The Truth About Talent and the 10,000 Hour RuleJun 16, 2026 · 1h 26m
- 05The End of Anxiety? Joshua Becker on Spiritual MinimalismJun 11, 2026 · 1h 24m
- 06When to Take a Risk and Get Past Broke Thinking at Your ChurchJun 9, 2026 · 59 min
- 07Are 64% of Pastors Losing the Ability to Preach?Jun 8, 2026 · 11 min
- 08The Pressure of Being First: Nicole Martin on Leading Christianity TodayJun 2, 2026 · 1h 15m
Notable episodes
- 01Church Trends UPDATE: AI Replacing Your Ministry, Women Leaving Church, + the Anti-Celebrity Pastor
Highlights his signature annual trends report and focus on the future challenges facing the church, including AI.
- 02The Lost Superpower Every Leader Needs to Recover
A strong example of his interview style, applying a broad concept (creativity) directly to a church context with guest Al Gordon.
- 03Your Best Leaders Are Leaving. Here's Why
Showcases his solo-episode format, offering direct, actionable advice on a common church leadership problem.
What you'll be asked on this show
Nieuwhof often prefaces his questions with long, well-structured monologues that frame the topic with his own research and perspective. He connects the guest's specific expertise to broader cultural and church trends he's tracking, often referencing his annual trends reports. He seeks data to validate claims and asks questions that probe the 'why' behind a trend, such as why a spiritual search is leading people to Christianity specifically. He maintains a collegial tone, sometimes referencing past conversations with returning guests.
The podcast alternates between solo, teaching-style episodes and long-form interviews. Nieuwhof's solo episodes are tightly structured, often presented in a list format. In interviews, he is known for providing long, well-researched monologues to frame his questions, sharing his own perspective before turning to the guest.
Questions Carey Nieuwhof keeps coming back to
4 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Carey Nieuwhof reaches for it.
industry
1- Q.01
“Do you have any data to back up the trend you're seeing?”
He often asks this to move a conversation from anecdotal observation to factual validation.
values
1- Q.01
“Why do you think people are returning to Christianity specifically, rather than other spiritual options?”
This question seeks to understand the specific appeal of Christianity within a broader cultural shift toward spirituality.
process
1- Q.01
“What creative or transcendent elements do you use to evoke a sense of wonder?”
After discussing theology or theory, he asks this to get practical examples of how it's applied.
backstory
1- Q.01
“Can you share your mission for reaching the 99% who don't attend church?”
He often opens by asking guests to define the scale and purpose of their work.
Signature segments
- · Annual Church Trends Report
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Primarily best-selling authors (David Epstein, Joshua Becker), prominent thinkers (Eric Ries), and high-profile Christian leaders (Nicole Martin, CEO of Christianity Today) whose work has clear implications for leadership, culture, or faith.
- Al Gordonon The Lost Superpower Every Leader Needs to Recover
- David Epsteinon The Truth About Talent and the 10,000 Hour Rule
- Joshua Beckeron The End of Anxiety? Joshua Becker on Spiritual Minimalism
- Eric Rieson When to Take a Risk and Get Past Broke Thinking at Your Church
- Nicole Martinon The Pressure of Being First: Nicole Martin on Leading Christianity Today
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast features a mix of third-party sponsors relevant to church operations (Ministry Brands, Global Christian Relief) and promotes Nieuwhof's own products, including his books, leadership courses like 'The Top Tier Volunteer Blueprint', and the Art of Leadership Academy.
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People also ask
- What is Carey Nieuwhof's background?
- Carey Nieuwhof is a former lawyer who became the founding pastor of Connexus Church in Canada. He is now a best-selling author, speaker, and leadership expert.
- Is the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases multiple new episodes each week.
- What is the format of the show?
- The show is a mix of solo, teaching-style episodes from Carey and long-form interviews with best-selling authors, researchers, and prominent leaders.
- Who is the podcast for?
- It is primarily for pastors and leaders in churches and non-profits who want to grow their leadership skills and navigate future cultural and technological shifts.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, his website careynieuwhof.com, and major podcast platforms.
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- [01]About - CareyNieuwhof.comcareynieuwhof.com
- [02]Carey Nieuwhof - Faith Driven Entrepreneurfaithdrivenentrepreneur.org
- [03]Carey Nieuwhof | Connexus Churchconnexuschurch.com
- [04]Carey Nieuwhof Speaking Fee, Schedule, Bio & Contact Detailsallamericanspeakers.com
- [05]The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcastcareynieuwhof.com
- [06]My Books - CareyNieuwhof.comcareynieuwhof.com
- [07]The Art of Leadership Academytheartofleadershipacademy.com
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