If you lead people — in your church, at work, or in your community — and you want practical wisdom without the fluff, the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast is one of the best free resources available. Each episode delivers empowering, easy-to-understand insights in about 30 minutes, covering topics like team culture, decision-making, communication, productivity, and personal growth.^1
Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of Life.Church — the innovative multi-site church behind the YouVersion Bible App — and a New York Times bestselling author. He launched this podcast in 2016 to share decades of hard-earned leadership experience with anyone willing to grow.^2 Every episode includes a free downloadable Leader Guide with discussion questions and exercises, making it a powerful tool for small group study or personal development.^3
The podcast regularly features high-profile guests — from Simon Sinek and Charles Duhigg to Priscilla Shirer and the CEO of Compassion International — bridging faith-rooted leadership with world-class business thinking.^4 While rooted in a pastoral perspective, listeners across industries consistently say the advice applies well beyond ministry.
Why Christians Love It"Many years ago, I heard Craig Groeschel say he would do anything short of sin to see people won to the Kingdom of God. That statement has been a driving concept of my ministry. It is really the driving force behind his leadership wisdom." — Rock43^5
"My #1 leadership podcast. As a leader who came to this podcast at a Christian nonprofit, this was the leading podcast for all of us leaders. But in the secular world, all of what Craig had to offer applies to all levels of leadership anywhere." — Apple Podcasts listener^5
"If you desire to go to the next level in church leadership, this podcast is for you." — belovedsoniathepm^5
Notable- Highly rated with 4.9 stars across 10,000+ Apple Podcasts ratings^5
- Over 190 episodes published since its 2016 launch, with a 10-year anniversary edition released in early 2026^5
- Ranks in the top 10 on Apple Podcasts for Business/Management^4
- Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and the Life.Church app^1
- Free leader guides accompany every episode^3
