CNLP 783 | Are We Too Critical Of the Church? John Crist Returns to Talk Cynicism, Hope, and Getting the Tonight Show
03 February 2026

CNLP 783 | Are We Too Critical Of the Church? John Crist Returns to Talk Cynicism, Hope, and Getting the Tonight Show

The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

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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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