Best Tim Groeschel Podcasts (2025)

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CNLP 739 | Young and Fighting About Money, Sex and Power: Ashley and Jaime Wooldridge on How They Radically Transformed Their Marriage and Went On To Lead One of America's Fastest Growing Churches 1:07:50

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There's nothing like honesty when it comes to hearing people's stories. CCV Lead Pastor Ashley Wooldridge returns to the podcast with his wife, Jaime. In a raw conversation, they open up about their first decade of marriage in corporate life, how that almost did them in as a couple, and how a journey into radical generosity transformed their marria…

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Ep. 568 "Dangerous Dan" Tucker 1:57:30

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Today we're doing something we haven't done in a while, heading out to the American wild west to talk about some cowboy shit. The cowboy in question today is "Dangerous Dan" Tucker, a man who lived a simple life, as a badass gunslinger. Was he any good? Well, let's just say his nickname might have been an understatement. He ranged all around Grant …

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CNLP 738 | Don't Make the Pastor the Product: Ashley Wooldridge on Building One of America's Fastest-Growing Churches Through Team Empowerment 1:32:05

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Lessons from one of America's fastest-growing and largest churches, Christ Church of the Valley (CCV). Senior Pastor Ashley Wooldridge talks about lessons he learned from a decade at Intel before working at a church, how teamwork trumps talent, EQ as a key to success, and why the pastor can't be the product. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️…

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Christian-ish Part 4: When God Doesn’t Do It (Craig Groeschel) 28:00

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Watch a special video message from Craig Groeschel, Pastor at Life Church. Sometimes it’s easy to treat our faith like a transaction—doing our part and expecting God to do His. But trusting God means stepping into something much greater than a simple exchange. YouVersion Bible Plan This sermon series is based on content provided by Life.Church thro…

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Ep. 567 Baybars 2:09:31

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Today we're going way, way back to talk about a man with way too many names, so they just called him Baybars. A Muslim from the Crimean Peninsula, which means he probably looked like one of those Dagestani MMA guys. Makes sense because he was definitely not someone to fuck with. But people did it anyways. Repeatedly! And talk about rising the ranks…

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CNLP 737 | Toxic Masculinity and the Church: Derwin Gray on Using Ministry to Heal Childhood Wounds, Lessons from the NFL, and The Challenge of Finding the Right Team 1:03:51

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Derwin Gray talks about toxic masculinity and how it plays out in the NFL, the culture, and the church. Plus, insights on using ministry to heal childhood wounds and the challenge of finding the right staff in a growing church. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @…

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CNLP 736 | Why Dying Churches Need to Give Growing Churches Their Buildings: The Argument and The Main Objections 30:21

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Fact: Many churches with facilities and money lack people, while churches with people often lack facilities and funds. In this episode, Carey Nieuwhof argues why dying churches should transfer their buildings to growing congregations. He addresses the 5 key objections to this transition and demonstrates why overcoming these barriers creates a win f…

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Ep. 566 Jose "El Chino Ántrax" Gamboa 1:31:11

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Today we're headed down to ol' Mexico to talk about Jose Gamboa, who despite not looking Chinese at all decided to go by the name El Chino Antrax. Aren't nicknames dumb? Anyways, this dude lived a hell of a life, because while he was active the coke stayed flowing and the bodies stayed dropping. Of course it couldn't stay golden forever, so you'll …

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CNLP 735 | 280% More Likely to Come Back: Jason Mitchell on How to Get Visitors To Come Back to Church, The Emotion of Succession and How Preaching Has Changed 1:15:07

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Imagine if your biggest question was, why did our church grow so fast? Jason Mitchell, Lead Pastor of LCBC, talks about what you need to do to see a 280% greater spike in first-time visitors returning to your church, what's changing in preaching, and the emotion of succession. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art…

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Christian-ish Part 2: Small Choices 30:48

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In part two of our Christian-ish series, Pastor Nathan shares a powerful message called Small Choices. It's often not the big decisions, but the small compromises—the ones we justify or ignore—that quietly pull us away from God’s best. In this message, we’re challenged to examine where selective obedience might be creeping into our lives, and how f…

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Christian-ish Part 1: Comfortable Christianity 33:55

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Many people around the world identify as Christians, but calling yourself a Christian and truly following Jesus are not always the same thing. If we're not careful, we can slip into a version of faith that focuses more on appearances than on a genuine relationship with Jesus. In this series from Life.Church called Christian-ISH, we’ll confront some…

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Ep. 565 Melvin Purvis 1:51:32

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What better kind of person to talk about in this day and age than a fed that may or may or may not have been involved in some super shady shit? Now that being said, most everybody knows that part of Melvin Purvis' life, however it turns out there's a whole other side to our boy Purvis, and he was dope as hell when he wasn't busy being all feddy. Bu…

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CNLP 734 | Is Your Church Overstaffed? Amy Anderson on The Pivotal Differences Between Growing and Declining Churches, and The Legacy of Tony Morgan 58:37

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The Unstuck Group's Amy Anderson discusses how to know if your church is overstaffed (it probably is), the key differences between growing and declining churches, and leading a company after its founder dies. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follo…

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CNLP 733 | You Are Not Your Work: Arianna Molloy's Blueprint for Overcoming Toxic Calling and Boundary Shaming 1:16:44

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Has your calling become toxic? Biola Professor Arianna Molloy discusses the identity crisis most church leaders face: identifying with their calling so much that it becomes toxic. She also discusses burnout, how to get healthy, and the problems with boundary-shaming your team. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art…

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Ep. 564 Randy Kraft 2:01:32

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Today we're talking about a mustache only a mother could love, Randy Kraft. Now, old Randy here is one sick motherfucker. He was the last of the Freeway Killer(s) down here in California, and I would argue, the most brutal. So get ready for some real haunting shit and gross details. Enjoy!By Jacob Trimmer and Tim Groeschel

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CNLP 732 | When You Want To Punch a Hole in the Wall: Kyle Idleman on Vulnerability, Insecurity and the Spiritual Gift of Disappointing People 1:12:21

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Kyle Idleman discusses why it's easier to admit a fault on stage than to a friend in person, the times you feel like you want to punch a hole in the wall (and what to do about it), vulnerability, insecurity, and the spiritual gift of disappointing people. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy…

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Finding Your Purpose 35:29

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In this episode titled “Finding Your Purpose,” Pastor Nathan unpacks 1 Peter 4:8–11 and explains how loving without expectation, welcoming outsiders with genuine care, and offering our unique talents to serve can lead us to the meaningful, life-changing calling God designed for each of us. If you’ve been inspired by Pastor Nathan’s message and feel…

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Ep. 563 Sanada Yukimura 1:32:37

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Alright weebs, this episode is for you. Because if you can't tell by the name or picture of this episode, we're headed back to old timey Japan. Where the samurai were plentiful and life was cheap. Our boy here, Sanada Yukimura was a bad motherfucker, but he was also bad at choosing who to fight for. Dude was like your degenerate gambler uncle, just…

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CNLP 731 | Leading With An Inferiority Complex: Chris Hodges Opens Up About Being Bullied, Insecurity, and How to Foster a Successful Succession 1:04:40

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Chris Hodges, founding pastor of Church of the Highlands, opens up for the first time about being bullied as a kid, having an inferiority complex, and how that's impacted his leadership. Plus, he shares how to multiply leaders to craft a successful succession. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Ac…

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It Is Written: Standing on the Promises of God 27:25

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Join us for “It Is Written,” Pastor Nathan’s deep dive into standing on God’s promises. Drawing on Jesus’ wilderness temptations in Matthew 4, he shows how we can resist doubt by declaring, “It is written,” anchoring our faith in Scripture. Tune in to discover how to claim God’s promises and stand firm in every season of life. Recorded On: May 25, …

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CNLP 730 | Pick My Brain: Are There Limits to Church Growth? Plus, Being Micromanaged and How to Know Who To Fire 32:55

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Carey answers your questions about whether there are limits to church growth, what to do if your elders try to micromanage you, and how to know who to fire and how to do it. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork UPWARD…

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Spring Cleaning for the Soul (Todd Cook) 34:14

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Join us for “Spring Cleaning for the Soul,” a powerful message from Pastor Todd on the freedom of forgiveness and spiritual renewal. In this sermon, Pastor Todd explores how to clear out the clutter of bitterness, anger, and past hurts—and make room for God’s grace to transform our hearts.By Pathway Church

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Ep. 562 John Connolly 1:17:15

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Today we're headed to Boston, the home of Larry Bird, the Boondock Saints, and the only racists that can't pronounce a hard R. But we're not here for them, we're here for John Connolly. A classic case of corruption and ineptitude, and as always, a dumb nickname makes an appearance. You'll even hear the names of some future episodes as we make fun o…

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CNLP 729 | Church Growth Unleashed: Adam Mesa on Millennial Pastoring and Viral Podcasting 1:19:37

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Patria Lead Pastor Adam Mesa shares how viral podcasting helped grow his church from 1,100 to 7,500+ in five years, his experience as a millennial taking over leadership from his dad, and navigating the strengths and challenges of ADHD. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube…

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Ep. 561 Jim Bowie 1:47:57

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Howdy, dear listeners. Today we're headin' out west to the American frontier, a place of legends and tall tales, to talk about renowned badass knife fighter Jim Bowie. We're mostly sticking to the real stuff though, not the legend and folklore, since the dude lived a hell of a life without the exaggerated stories. His has plenty of ups and down, ch…

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CNLP 728 | The Maniac's Advantage: Ryan Leak on Strategic Preparation, Speaking Success & Meeting Heroes 1:30:45

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Ryan Leak has become one of the most sought-after preachers and leadership speakers today. He explains why he prepares for a three-minute offering talk the same way he preps for a leadership talk to a Fortune 100 company. He also explains what to do to connect with and leave a positive impression with your leadership heroes. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The R…

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Youth Takeover - Identity Theft (Tim Payne) 24:56

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In this from our Youth Takeover service, guest speaker Tim Payne explores “Identity Theft,” exposing the lies the world, our hearts, and the devil use to steal who we truly are. Drawing on powerful stories from Matthew, he shows how Jesus unmasks deception and restores our identity. Watch now to discover how you can shed the masks and embrace your …

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CNLP 727 | Clear Your Space, Clear Your Mind: Andrew Mellen's Radical Approach to Personal Organization and Office Communication 1:13:29

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Organizational consultant Andrew Mellen returns to the podcast to discuss the three rules he uses to help leaders organize their work and home life for mental clarity. Plus, why clutter is deferred decision making, and why you should never email a co-worker. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Acad…

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CNLP 726 | Becoming #1 In Your Field: Mark Faris Brings Lessons on Navigating Rapid Growth and Breaking Through Leadership Ceilings 1:28:37

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Real estate mogul Mark Faris talks about going from being cut from professional hockey to becoming the #1 real estate agent and company in the nation. He explains what it took to become #1 in his field, how to break through leadership ceilings, and what every leader can learn to keep growing and improving. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ P…

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Ep. 560 Jack Idema 1:13:30

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Welcome back, dear listeners! We have got a real fun story for you today. We're gonna talk about Jack Idema. A former Green Beret that has given interviews and technical expertise to a ton of journalists, he's given humanitarian aid, but most of all he's spent time in the Middle East doing some real boots on the ground work. Exactly what you'd expe…

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the 7 Habits of Highly Protective People (Tim Coles) 38:13

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In this message, Tim Coles guides us through Ephesians chapter 6, showing how the armour of God reveals seven spiritual habits that protect us in the unseen battle. Drawing on biblical examples and personal stories, he offers practical steps for integrating each habit into our daily walk. Discover how cultivating these disciplines empowers you to s…

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Ep. 559 James Douglas, Lord of Douglas 1:25:21

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Welcome back, dear listeners, as we take another foray into Scotland. Because everyone loves hearing about the English getting their dicks kicked into the dirt, who cares that it's gonna end tragically because that's what happens to the Scots? Anyway, James Douglas was dope as hell, and the man knew how to fight. And boy did he love doing it. He sp…

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CNLP 725 | Too Young to Lead? John Eldredge on Age, Authority, and the Hidden Hunger Success and Marriage Can't Fill 1:29:58

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John Eldredge asks whether 30 is too young to be a lead pastor (and what to do if you're in your 20s or 30s and leading a large church). He also talks about finding spiritual authority and the stages every man goes through in life, from warrior to king to sage. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership A…

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When Christians Disagree 34:50

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In this message, Pastor Nathan tackles the reality of disagreement in the church and how we can walk through it with humility, wisdom, and love. He reminds us that while differences are inevitable, our unity is rooted in Christ — and how we handle our disagreements matters just as much as what we believe. Listen to When Christians Disagree to be en…

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Easter Sunday - A Walk With Jesus 33:01

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On Easter Sunday, Pastor Nathan takes us beyond the empty tomb to the road to Emmaus, where two disciples unknowingly walk alongside the risen Jesus. In this powerful message, we’re reminded that even in our doubt, disappointment, or distraction, Jesus meets us on the journey. Through Scripture, he reveals who he truly is—and when our eyes are open…