The cultural moment we're in isn't just tense — it's a full convulsion, and it's landing in your church every Sunday. In this emergency panel episode, Ed Stetzer, Adam Mesa, and Sharon Hodde Miller debate when to speak up, when to be silent, how to deal with fallout, and how to pastor people in a deeply divided age.

This is the conversation many pastors are desperate to have but afraid to start.

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FUND THE FUTURE MASTERCLASS

What do you do when your finances feel stuck, and giving doesn't match the mission you see God calling you toward?

I helped create Fund the Future masterclass, alongside Craig Groeschel, Ashley Wooldridge, Chris Hodges, and others — a course built to help you move beyond transactional conversations about money and into a transformational culture of generosity.

Learn more at careynieuwhof.com/fundthefuture .

SUBSPLASH

Subsplash handles the tech you need so your church can lead the mission.

Listeners, you can go to subsplash.com/carey to get $500 when you sign up today.

SWITCHER STUDIOS

Want to take your church’s live stream to the next level, especially as you head into Easter?

Switcher lets you grab your iPhones, iPads, and cameras, sync them together, and switch between angles live without complicated gear.

Add scripture, lyrics, and graphics on screen to keep your congregation engaged and stream to your website and all the major social media platforms at once.

Get an additional $5 off at checkout when you use the code “carey5”.

Want to take your church’s live stream to the next level, especially as you head into Easter?

Switcher lets you grab your iPhones, iPads, and cameras, sync them together, and switch between angles live without complicated gear.

Add scripture, lyrics, and graphics on screen to keep your congregation engaged and stream to your website and all the major social media platforms at once.

Get an additional $5 off at checkout when you use the code “carey5”.

Visit switcherstudio.com/carey to learn more.

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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.

If you want to grow in a way that lasts, visit careynieuwhof.com/fundthefuture.

CHURCH LAW & TAX

Church Law & Tax is a trusted online resource that equips pastors and church leaders with expert guidance on legal, tax, and other compliance issues churches face every day.

Sign up for their free weekly newsletter at ChurchLawAndTax.com.

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.

Our listeners get a free trial at oneaccord.ai/carey !

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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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Comedian and listener favorite John Crist returns to ask if we're being too critical of the church right now. Has our cynicism gone too far?

Plus, we talk about finding hope and do a detailed breakdown of exactly what it takes to appear on the Tonight Show.

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SWITCHER STUDIO

Want to take your church’s live stream to the next level, especially as you head into Easter?

Switcher lets you grab your iPhones, iPads, and cameras, sync them together, and switch between angles live without complicated gear.

Get an additional $5 off at checkout when you use the code “carey5”. Visit switcherstudio.com/carey to learn more.

GLOO FEED

Gloo Feed is the best way to stay informed about what matters, when it matters… without having to sift through the noise.

Get all the latest research, updates on AI and the church, access to resources, and much more. Join the Gloo Feed today, for free.

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Leadership expert Les McKeown talks about the rise of mini-celebrity pastors, the limits that places on church growth and team development, and how to overcome the growth barriers you're facing as church leaders.

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STATE OF THE CHURCH

Learn more about the State of the Church and stay up to date on the latest data at stateofthechurch.com/Carey

CHURCH LAW & TAX

For nearly 40 years, the online Church & Clergy Tax Guide has been the go-to resource U.S. pastors trust to handle taxes with confidence.

It’s updated with the latest changes—including how to navigate the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—and now you can even ask Richie, their new AI assistant, to explain how it applies to your church WITHOUT the legal or tax jargon.

Go to ChurchLawAndTax.com/carey to become a member and access the guide today.

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John Mark Comer talks about his 21-day venture into the desert and a silence unlike any he's known in his life.

Plus, he clarifies where he stands in terms of the left or the right (and the Christian past), discusses major challenges for modern discipleship and the church, and adds his own church trend.

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2026 CHURCH TRENDS

Receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, interactive Q&A, and podcast series.

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CHURCH SALARY

If you want an easy, data-backed way to know what fair pay looks like for YOUR team (or even yourself!), head to ChurchSalary.com/carey and start for free today.

STUDIO C

One of the biggest questions pastors are asking right now is:

How do we support real spiritual formation—without rushing people, and without losing the personal touch as our church grows?

StudioC has created a short Member Engagement Assessment to help leaders gain clarity on how well their church is supporting spiritual formation today.

You can take it for free at TheStudioC.org/Carey.

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YouTuber Ruslan KD sits down to explain that ambiguity from preachers on cultural issues is costing them more than they think.

He shares how the next generation is looking to the church for what to think and how to think.

In this episode, we do a deep dive into how the next generation is leveraging YouTube and social media to preach the Gospel.

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2026 CHURCH TRENDS

Receive the full 2026 church trends report and leader guide, interactive Q&A, and podcast series.

Head to 2026churchtrends.com for free access.

IGNITER MEDIA

Igniter is offering you an exclusive discount on any of their memberships and a FREE exclusive sermon series package valued at $330, which includes a complimentary sermon bumper, title graphics, worship backgrounds, social graphics, Canva templates, and a ProPresenter theme.

Check it out at IgniterMedia.com/carey.

GLOO CONTENT STUDIO

Gloo Content Studio is built around a simple idea: one message can power a whole week of ministry. If you want to reclaim your Mondays and extend the impact of your preaching, check out Gloo Content Studio.

Head to gloo.com/carey to try it.

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