Life.Church Senior Pastor Craig Groeschel and his therapist, Dr. Wayne Chappelle, join Carey to talk about a wall Craig hit in ministry, that he thought might k*ll him.

They discuss what was at stake, how he got through it, what happens to leaders who don't take action, and how Craig recovered fully from what almost took him out.

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FUND THE FUTURE MASTERCLASS

Craig and I created Fund the Future Masterclass — a course built to help you move beyond transactional conversations about money and into a transformational culture of generosity.

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CHURCH LAW & TAX

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ONE ACCORD

OneAccord is an AI-based translation platform designed exclusively for the local church. With over 50 languages available, their subscription plans start at $150 a month.

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Patrick Lencioni opens up about his dark night of the soul and his recent five-month sabbatical.

Plus, we discuss how we go to work to heal and the joys and challenges of leading next-gen leaders.

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HAYSTACK

Haystack is an AI-powered search engine for everything you've ever preached. Your congregation can ask real questions like “Why does God allow suffering?” and get answers from their pastor.

Book your demo by grabbing a spot on their calendar at thehaystack.ai. Mention this podcast and they'll import your sermon library for free. You'll see how it works with your own content before committing to anything.

THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE

September 21–23, 2026, I’m hosting The Art of Leadership LIVE in Nashville, Tennessee.

If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time. Once Super Early Bird pricing expires, rates go up for good.

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GLOO CONTENT STUDIO

Gloo Content Studio is designed around one simple idea: one message can power a whole week of ministry.

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Henry Cloud explains why leadership is not lonely, or at least, shouldn't be.

Plus, we discuss why founders hang on too long and why leaders have far more control than you think!

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THE ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE

September 21–23, 2026, I’m hosting The Art of Leadership LIVE in Nashville, Tennessee.

If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time. Once Super Early Bird pricing expires, rates go up for good.

Visit theartofleadershiplive.com to secure the best pricing.

GLOO CONTENT STUDIO

Gloo Content Studio is designed around one simple idea: one message can power a whole week of ministry.

Reclaim your Mondays and extend the impact of your preaching at gloo.com/carey.

BELAY

Get Belay's, The Future of Financial Leadership, for free.

This guide discusses when AI can save you time, when human insight is non-negotiable, and how to balance the two effectively across your financial operations.

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