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Carey Nieuwhof

Can you receive a call from God that turns toxic? Actually....yes.


Hi Reader,

Let me ask you a tough question: Has your calling become more important than the One who called you? So many church leaders respond to a call and end up falling out of love with ministry, and sometimes God.

Why do things go toxic so often? Too often?

This week on the podcast, I sit down with Dr. Arianna Molloy—an organizational communication expert and award-winning researcher—to talk about something a lot of us wrestle with but rarely say out loud: When your sense of calling starts to hurt you more than help you.

We explore what happens when leaders confuse calling with identity, how boundary shaming shows up in ministry and nonprofits, and why burnout from a calling is uniquely devastating.

Arianna also shares how humility, community, and Sabbath can recalibrate your heart before you spiral.

If you’ve ever felt like you can’t slow down because of your calling… this episode is for you.

This one’s a game-changer.

And don’t miss your chance to win Arianna’s new book Healthy Calling. Just comment “I have a healthy calling” on the YouTube episode to enter.


🎧 Listen now and take the next step toward healthier leadership. Watch it on YouTube or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Carey Nieuwhof

Don’t settle for an impact smaller than you’re called to make. It's time to unlock your potential and lead confidently into a future filled with growth — for yourself, your church, and your mission. Get access to some of my best leadership content, only published in my newsletters.

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