Top Podcasts for Church Leadership in 2026

The church leadership space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 26 of the best, including BibleProject, Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, and The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast.

BibleProject

The creators of BibleProject have in-depth conversations about the Bible and theology. A companion podcast to BibleProject videos found at biblepro...

Content:
Bible StudyBible TeachingChristian DiscipleshipChristian LivingChristian PerspectiveChurch Leadership
+5

Audience:
Christian MenChristians

When:
Weekend Deep Dive
Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast offers personal, practical coaching lessons that take the mystery out of leadership. In each episode of the ...

Content:
BusinessChristian DiscipleshipChristian LivingEnergy LeadershipExecutive LeadershipChurch Leadership
+7

Audience:
CEOsChristian EntrepreneursChristian MenChristiansEmerging Leaders
+3

Goal:
Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsProfessional DevelopmentSolving Problems

Style:
Interview

When:
At WorkLeadership Retreats
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast is a podcast all about leadership, change and personal growth. The goal? To help you lead like never before—i...

Content:
Christian DiscipleshipChristian PerspectiveChurch HealthExecutive LeadershipGospel Anchored LeadershipChurch Leadership
+5

Audience:
Christian MenChristiansNew ManagersSmall Business OwnersWorship Leaders
The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast

Many pastors and church leaders today feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and frustrated that their churches don't seem to be making mature disciples. The...

Content:
Christian DiscipleshipChurch HealthEmotional LeadershipGospel Anchored LeadershipChurch Leadership

Audience:
ChristiansWorship Leaders

Goal:
Improving Health
Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

A conversation designed to help leaders go further, faster. Rooted in providing practical advice for both emerging and veteran leaders, the Andy St...

Content:
Executive LeadershipFaith In BusinessGospel Anchored LeadershipLeadershipMinistry LeadershipChurch Leadership
+1

Audience:
CEOsEmerging LeadersKingdom EntrepreneursNew Managers

Goal:
Professional Development

When:
Leadership Retreats
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and Beyond

Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations features thoughtful, in-depth discussions with leaders, authors, executives, and pra...

Content:
Lean ManufacturingChurch Leadership

Audience:
New Managers
Rainer on Leadership

Your online home for leadership lessons for both the church and the workplace.

Content:
Church HealthGospel Anchored LeadershipMinistry LeadershipChurch Leadership
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast

The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast helps Christian leaders navigate and lead through the cultural issues of our day by giving voice to recognizable ...

Content:
Christian DiscipleshipGospel Anchored LeadershipMinistry LeadershipChurch Leadership
Influence Podcast

The Influence Magazine Podcast is a chance for you to hear from the premiere voices in church leadership…voices who are redefining what church lead...

Content:
Church Leadership
unSeminary Podcast

stuff you wish they taught in seminary.

Content:
Gospel Anchored LeadershipMinistry LeadershipChurch Leadership
One Question Leadership Podcast

The One Question Leadership Podcast is designed to highlight executive and organizational leadership with a heavy emphasis on college athletics. 1Q...

Content:
Church Leadership
Christian Woman Leadership Podcast with Esther Littlefield & Holly Cain

It's time for you to embrace your God-given gifts, skills, and passions and lead with confidence. Host Esther Littlefield is a pastor's wife and bu...

Content:
Church Leadership

Audience:
Christian WomenChristiansWomen In Leadership
H3 Leadership with Brad Lomenick

Curating the best of what leaders need to know. The best leaders stay in-the-know. In H3 Leadership, author, conference producer and strategic conn...

Content:
Executive LeadershipGospel Anchored LeadershipMinistry LeadershipChurch Leadership

Audience:
Christian Men
Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast

The Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast is a resource for mission-driven leaders striving to build, run, and keep great teams. CEO and host, William V...

Content:
Ministry LeadershipPurpose-Driven LeadershipChurch Leadership
Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone

Pastor to Pastor, hosted by Pastor Dave Stone, is designed to equip and encourage church leaders. Each episode features practical ministry advice, ...

Content:
Christian DiscipleshipChurch Leadership
Vanderbloemen Ladies Leadership Podcast

The Vanderbloemen Ladies Leadership Podcast with Vanderbloemen COO Jennifer Paulson is for early and mid-career Christian women who want to grow in...

Content:
Church Leadership
Commons Church Podcast

Sermons from Commons Church. Intellectually honest. Spiritually passionate. Jesus at the centre. Since 2014.

Content:
Christian DiscipleshipChurch Leadership
The Catalyst Podcast

Conversations with scientists, clinicians, thought leaders, end users (business leaders, agency heads, practitioners) and people (“profiles in resi...

Content:
Executive LeadershipMinistry LeadershipChurch Leadership
The Village Church Podcast

Listen to relevant messages and teachings from the Word of God, recently preached at The Village Church.

Content:
Bible TeachingChristian DiscipleshipChristian ReflectionMinistry LeadershipChurch Leadership

Audience:
Christians
NUANCE

Nuance is a conversation series unlike any other—where 14 Christian thought leaders, pastors, artists, and influencers come together two at a time ...

Content:
Church Leadership

Audience:
Christians
Church Leadership Podcast

Hosts Andy Frazier and Mark Gainey have authentic conversations to equip and encourage you as you lead the local church.

Content:
Church HealthChurch Leadership
5 Leadership Questions Podcast on Church Leadership with Todd Adkins and Dan Iten

Todd Adkins and Dan Iten ask five leadership questions to different guests, on a specific topic, or on a particular book.

Content:
Christian DiscipleshipChurch Leadership
The Church We Dream Of

The Church We Dream Of is a faith-based podcast for those longing to see healthier, more honest expressions of the church. Hosted by Kia Gutiérrez—...

Content:
Christian LivingFaith Based RelationshipsTrauma RecoveryChurch Leadership

Goal:
Emotional WellnessMarriage Support
Your Church Matters Podcast with Dr. Gerry Lewis - A podcast for pastors and church leaders. You church matters and you are significant.

This is the podcast dedicated to reminding you that your church matters to God and your ministry is significant.

Content:
Gospel Anchored LeadershipChurch Leadership
The Courageous Pastors Podcast

The Courageous Pastors Podcast provides church + ministry leaders with the tools to recapture or keep momentum by addressing the place, the people,...

Content:
Church Leadership
Lead Pastor Podcast

Content:
Church Leadership