If you're a church leader navigating burnout, team challenges, or the complexities of leading in a divided culture, The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast gives you a seat at the table with people who've been there. With over 37 million downloads and 780+ episodes, it's one of the most widely listened-to leadership podcasts in the world — and a go-to resource for pastors, nonprofit leaders, and anyone trying to lead well at work and at home.^1
Hosted by Carey Nieuwhof — a former lawyer turned founding pastor of Connexus Church near Toronto — the podcast features backstage conversations with leaders like Seth Godin, Adam Grant, Simon Sinek, Craig Groeschel, Patrick Lencioni, Henry Cloud, John Mark Comer, and Francis Chan.^2 Episodes blend practical leadership strategy with honest conversations about faith, mental health, church culture, and personal growth. Carey's own story of burning out at 41 and spending years rebuilding gives him a unique credibility when talking about leadership sustainability.^3
The podcast is part of The Art of Leadership Network, a broader collection of shows and resources Carey has built to equip church and organizational leaders.^4
Why Christians Love It"The Carey Nieuwhof podcast is super insightful and helpful. The longer I'm in ministry, the more I need to stay in tune with changing styles and thoughts of the culture around us and the church at large."^5
"Carey is not just a thought leader — he's a practitioner who has been in the trenches. That comes through in every episode."^6
Notable- Ranked in the top 0.1% of podcasts globally^7
- Named one of the "30+ Best Christian Podcasts of All Time" by Async^8
- Carey is also a best-selling author of books including At Your Best and Didn't See It Coming^3
- Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and Audible^1
- Hosts The Art of Leadership LIVE conference (Nashville, September 2026)^9
