Best The No Ceilings Podcast Network Podcasts (2025)

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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

2h ago1:12:21

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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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Too Old, Too Green, Too Much? Why Age Bias Hurts Us All 34:01

1d ago34:01

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Summary In Episode 22, Natalie Luke, PhD, and Sheila discuss the critical issue of ageism in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of age equity within DEI strategies. They explore the hidden costs of ignoring age discrimination, the benefits of mixed-age workforces, and the concept of mutual mentoring. Sheila highlights the need for a longevit…

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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

7d ago1:04:40

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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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When Protection Doesn’t Fit: The Personal Protective Equipment Gap No One Talks About 30:33

8d ago30:33

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Challenging the expectation that women should adapt to unsafe designs—and revealing what real workplace equity looks like. Summary In this conversation, Dr. Natalie Luke speaks with Amy Roosa, a risk control expert and founder of the Safety Rack, about the critical need for properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) for women in male-domi…

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Navigating Big Roles, Imposter Syndrome, and Career Pivots 28:15

9d ago28:15

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Episode 3: Navigating Big Roles, Imposter Syndrome, and Career Pivots Welcome to Episode 3 of UnCeiling You with Natalie Luke, PhD! In this episode, Natalie sits down with rising star Julia Frense Maria, a sourcing and procurement professional with a decade of experience across multiple industries. Together, they explore how to navigate big roles, …

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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

12d ago32:55

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

14d ago1:19:37

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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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When Joy Becomes the Bravest Choice: Leaving the Script Behind 30:35

15d ago30:35

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Summary In this episode, Ana Trsic shares her inspiring journey from a corporate job to becoming a successful entrepreneur through candle making. She discusses the pressures of cultural expectations, the importance of choosing joy, and the transformative power of social media. Ana emphasizes the need for mindset shifts and personal growth, encourag…

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

21d ago1:30:45

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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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You Are Your Best Bet: From Playing It Safe to All-In at Work 31:18

22d ago31:18

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Description: In this episode 19 of UnCeiling You, Natalie Luke, PhD, sits down with Ellen Leikind—author of Poker Woman and creator of the BOLD negotiation system—to unpack the hidden costs of “playing it safe” at work. From poker tables to boardrooms, Ellen shares how understanding power dynamics, owning your voice, and knowing when to fold (or go…

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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

26d ago1:13:29

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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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Industrial Ghosts and Hotel Hat Men 53:48

27d ago53:48

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Special guest Anna Thorup returns to weigh in on some reader submitted spooky tales! - Credits & Links! Listener mail: [email protected] Follow Andrew - @thatsajellyfish on Instagram & Twitter Follow Anna - @annadrezen on Instagram & Twitter Follow The Pod - @scarystory_pod on Instagram & Twitter MERCH - tee.pub/lic/bdCk0NATv7o Music - Chris …

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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

28d ago1:28:37

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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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Are You Playing by the Wrong Rulebook? Career Advice They Never Taught You 36:14

29d ago36:14

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🔍 Episode Summary What if the rules you’ve been told to follow—work hard, be a team player, stay humble—are the very things holding you back? In this episode, Dr. Anna Kallschmidt unpacks the invisible rulebook of the American workplace—and how it was built without most of us in mind. From class-based communication styles to gendered expectations i…

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Broken Mirrors and Elevator Accidents 31:20

1M ago31:20

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Special guest Anna Thorup (Monster High) regales the pod with tales of her childhood ghost-hunting service and home haunting. - Credits & Links! Listener mail: [email protected] Follow Andrew - @thatsajellyfish on Instagram & Twitter Follow Anna - @annadrezen on Instagram & Twitter Follow The Pod - @scarystory_pod on Instagram & Twitter MERCH…

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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

1M ago1:29:58

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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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How to Outsmart the Bias You Can’t Prove: Don’t Fight the System. Outsmart It. 45:10

1M ago45:10

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Unspoken rules. Invisible barriers. Exhausting double standards. In this compelling episode, Dr. Arin N. Reeves joins host Natalie Luke, PhD, to unpack the hidden dynamics that hold women and underrepresented professionals back—especially in leadership. Drawing on decades of research and personal experience, Arin explores how to navigate microaggre…

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Yoko, Faulkner & Sloppy Joe 34:54

1M ago34:54

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Anna and Andrew weigh in one Yoko Ono, “The Crucible” and “As I Lay Dying” in this eclectic episode. - Credits & Links! Listener mail: [email protected] Follow Andrew - @thatsajellyfish on Instagram & Twitter Follow Anna - @annadrezen on Instagram & Twitter Follow The Pod - @scarystory_pod on Instagram & Twitter MERCH - tee.pub/lic/bdCk0NATv7…

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CNLP 724 | Leadership Wounds That Become Ticking Time Bombs: Levi Lusko on Navigating a Mid-Life Crisis in Ministry at 38 and the Mixed Gifting and Motivations of Preachers 1:26:20

1M ago1:26:20

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Levi Lusko opens up about navigating a mid-life crisis in ministry at 38 and identifying wounds that become a ticking time bomb. Plus, Levi and Carey explore the mixed motives and gifting of preachers. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @thea…

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Beyond the Breaking Point: How Bad Leadership Sparked a Bold Career Reinvention 40:03

1M ago40:03

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In episode 16, Dr. Natalie Luke speaks with Dr. Patricia Stepp about her experiences with toxic leadership, the importance of resilience, and the pivotal moments that shaped her career. They discuss the dynamics of leadership, the necessity of networking, and the challenges women face in the workplace. Dr. Stepp shares her journey from biomedical r…

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CNLP 723 | Pick My Brain: Raw Answers to Your Leadership Questions on Ambition, Being a "Professional" Christian, and Firing People 35:26

2M ago35:26

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Carey Nieuwhof takes the top questions young leaders submitted about ambition and how it works for and against you. Plus, he discusses media consumption habits, being a 'professional" Christian because you work on staff, and how to fire people (well). 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 W…

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Ghouls and Moral Conundrums 25:29

2M ago25:29

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Anna and Andrew crack open an account of a supposed "Pishach" encounter in an Indian graveyard and discuss savior complexes and what form a ghoul would have to take in order to fall for their scheme. - Credits & Links! Listener mail: [email protected] Follow Andrew - @thatsajellyfish on Instagram & Twitter Follow Anna - @annadrezen on Instagr…

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CNLP 722 | When No One Trust Pastors Anymore: Glenn Packiam on The Nex-Gen Church Leader Mental Health Crisis And The Difference Between Being Weary and Wounded 1:02:34

2M ago1:02:34

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Glenn Packiam talks about how to pastor in an age where no one trusts pastors, the church leader mental health crisis (especially among next-gen leaders), and the difference between being weary and being wounded in leadership. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @c…

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Big Bird. No Not That One. 28:47

2M ago28:47

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Anna and Andrew soar into the world of Avian Cryptids, both the frightful and the majestic. - Credits & Links! Listener mail: [email protected] Follow Andrew - @thatsajellyfish on Instagram & Twitter Follow Anna - @annadrezen on Instagram & Twitter Follow The Pod - @scarystory_pod on Instagram & Twitter MERCH - tee.pub/lic/bdCk0NATv7o Music -…

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CNLP 721 | When Couples Fight About Everything: Gabe and Rebekah Lyons Open Up About Marriage, Sex, and Honest Advice for Two Career Couples 1:08:44

2M ago1:08:44

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In an incredibly candid conversation, Gabe and Rebekah Lyons open up about their 28-year marriage. They discuss how they fight about everything, sex, navigating two careers, parenting, and how, despite all the very real challenges, they've made it through. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academ…

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The Innovation Paradox: Why Cutting DEI Could Be Your Company's Most Expensive Mistake 36:29

2M ago36:29

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Summary In this conversation, Natalie Luke and Dr. Sarah Kaplan explore the critical importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in business. They discuss how companies that prioritize DEI not only enhance their corporate performance but also foster innovation and employee satisfaction. The discussion highlights the risks associated with r…

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Speak Up and Take Space: Leading Boldly as DEI Programs Fade 31:58

2M ago31:58

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Summary In this conversation, Dr. Natalie Luke and Dr. Marilyn A. Clark discuss the evolving landscape for women in leadership, highlighting the barriers that persist despite progress. They explore the importance of radical responsibility, reframing ambition, and the power of imagination in career growth. The discussion emphasizes the need for stra…

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CNLP 720 | Why Woke Broke: Mark Sayers on the Massive Trump-Era Cultural Upheaval and How to Find Hope in New Global Chaos 1:30:56

2M ago1:30:56

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Mark Sayers brings astonishing insight to the rapid cultural, economic, and political change we're seeing right now in America and globally. Carey and Mark cover why woke broke, the massive upheaval of the status quo being ushered by Trump and his cadre, and how to find hope for the church in the new global chaos. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newslet…

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CNLP 719 | Why Teens Don't Trust the Church: Kara Powell on Why Young Women are Dropping Out of Church, And The Keys to Reaching The Next Generation 1:02:25

2M ago1:02:25

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In this episode, Kara Powell discusses why teens and young adults don't trust the church. Plus, Carey and Kara talk about why young women are dropping out of church, why young men are leaning in, and the keys to reaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on Yo…

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Unmasking Ambition: A Candid Conversation with Dr. Natalie Luke on Overcoming Fear and Embracing Leadership 41:07

2M ago41:07

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Summary In this episode of UnCeiling You, host Dr. Natalie Luke reflects on her journey and the evolution of the podcast. She discusses the internal battles women face, such as self-doubt and imposter syndrome, and how external barriers in the workplace often compound these challenges. With insights from her own experiences and the stories of other…

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Frankenstein Reflections 38:25

2M ago38:25

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Anna and Andrew unearth an excerpt from Mary Shelley’s classic “Frankenstein” and discuss various abominations they’ve been responsible for. - Credits & Links! Listener mail: [email protected] Follow Andrew - @thatsajellyfish on Instagram & Twitter Follow Anna - @annadrezen on Instagram & Twitter Follow The Pod - @scarystory_pod on Instagram …

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CNLP 718 | When Christians Become the Minority: Warren Bird and Adelle Banks on The Shifts Needed To Make Your Church Future-Ready and the Surprising Reasons People Give for Not Attending Church 1:26:36

2M ago1:26:36

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Warren Bird and Adelle Banks share data and case studies on what you need to do to make your church future-ready and to experience church growth. Plus, they go deep on what happens when Christians become the minority in the US and the surprising reasons people give for not attending church. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat S…

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Thriving Without the Hustle: Your Guide to Sustainable Success 35:14

2M ago35:14

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In Episode 12, Natalie Luke and Trisha Tyan explore the detrimental effects of hustle culture on health and productivity. They discuss the importance of listening to one's body, advocating for oneself in the workplace, and redefining success in light of personal challenges such as chronic illness. Trisha shares her journey of navigating ambition wh…

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CNLP 717 | Does Character Even Matter Any More in Leadership (And Ministry)? 24:31

3M ago24:31

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Does character even matter anymore for Christians? If you look at the moral failure happening among pastors and the current culture politically, you'd think not. But the truth is your character matters far more than you think, and it's what the next generation is looking for. In this episode, Carey explores the critical role of character in leaders…

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Bats, Olive & The Faces on The Ceiling 22:57

3M ago22:57

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In this special edition li'l minisode, Andrew shares some true stories about attic bats, harbinger doppelgangers and a haunted hospital from his new solo show "I Don't Wanna Scare You." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Forever Dog

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CNLP 716 | A New Model for Funding Churches: Mark Batterson on Visionary Entrepreneurship, and The Gradual and Sudden Pattern of Success 1:15:00

3M ago1:15:00

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Mark Batterson unpacks the funding and church planting strategy of National Community Church. He shares how NCC went from 29 people to owning coffee houses and city blocks in one of America's most expensive real estate markets. We also discuss the truth of how 'success' goes from gradual to sudden. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching…

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The FRED Framework: Reverse Engineering Your Success 27:34

3M ago27:34

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In episode 11 of UnCeiling You, Natalie Luke dives deep with empowerment coach and sales leader Mariette Frey to explore her FRED Framework—a practical, values-driven tool designed to help individuals reverse-engineer their success. Mariette shares her journey of navigating 19 moves in 24 years, including personal and professional transitions, whil…

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