20 Top Podcasts for 2026 + JD Greear, Pastor and Best-selling Author of Everyday Revolutionary

See the list below of 20 Top Podcasts to Start Off with for 2026. Plus, check out my interview with JD GREEAR on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 293. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is JD GREEAR, senior pastor of Summit Church in Raleigh, NC, and best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent Everyday Revolutionary. JD also is the past president of the Southern Baptist Convention, and a popular speaker and podcaster. We discuss leadership today, engaging culture, the power of quiet influence, practical ways to impact your community, and much more. Plus, check out the list of 20 Top Podcasts you should know to start off 2026. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to UNITUS and SUBSPLASH for their partnership on this episode.

SUBSPLASH

Engage your congregation through Subsplash. Schedule your free demo at http://subsplash.com/brad. Subsplash is the platform made to help maximize your church’s growth and engagement. The go to for mobile apps, messaging, and streaming, along with building websites, groups, integrated giving, AI and key communication tools, Subsplash puts today’s most innovative church technology into your hands so you can focus completely on ministry. Visit http://subsplash.com/brad and join more than 20,000 churches and ministries who partner with Subsplash. Again, visit http://subsplash.com/brad to schedule a quick, no obligation demo.

UNITUS

(FOOTWEAR and APPAREL) Unitus is a faith-focused footwear and apparel company started by current NBA player for the Orlando Magic, Jonathan Isaac. Visit http://weareunitus.com. Unitus exists to help followers of Jesus honor God in their everyday life. The most recent shoe drop is the Fortra - a lifestyle running shoe featuring 1 Samuel 2:30 on the back. Choose your favorite shoes, workout gear or leisure wear. Makes a great birthday or special occasion gift for friends and family. Check them out at http://weareunitus.com.   

Top 20 Leadership Podcasts to Start of 2026

Acquired

My First Million

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast  

Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman

How Leaders Lead with David Novak

The Diary of A CEO – Stephen Bartlett

A Bit of Optimism – Simon Sinek

Passion and Purpose with Louie Giglio

Dare to Lead with Brene Brown

Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda

The Learning Leader Show – with Ryan Hawk

GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges 

The Conversation with Adam Weber

The Ryan Leak Podcast

The Jon Gordon Podcast

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

Mature Me Podcast - with Rich Wilkerson Jr

Next Up Podcast – with Grant Skeldon 

Built 4 More with Joby Martin and Denny Thompson

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

30 Worship Leaders to Know + Peter Ahn, Pastor of Metro Community Church in New Jersey and Author of The Weak Church

See the list below of 30 Top Worship Leaders and Artists to Know. Plus, check out my interview with PETER AHN on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 292. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is PETER AHN, founder of the Weak Church Alliance, pastor of Metro Community Church in New Jersey, and author of The Weak Church: Becoming an Imperfectly Perfect Community. Peter is also a podcaster, speaker and leadership consultant with leaders and pastors around the world. We discuss leadership today, the power of weakness as a leader, the difference between vulnerability and transparency, why humility is so powerful and needed today, and much more. Plus, check out the list of 30 Worship Leaders and Artists you should know. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to WONDER PROJECT and SUBSPLASH for their partnership on this episode.

WONDER PROJECT

(TV STUDIO and SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE) Visit http://thewonderproject.com. An independent studio that produces premium theatrical films and television series. The mission is to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in. Founded by established leaders from entertainment and technology, Wonder Project is dedicated to building a trusted brand, with projects like the most recent hit House of David. Get a FREE 7 day trial of Wonder Project on Prime Video at http://thewonderproject.com.

SUBSPLASH

Engage your congregation through Subsplash. Schedule your free demo at http://subsplash.com/brad. Subsplash is the platform made to help maximize your church’s growth and engagement. The go to for mobile apps, messaging, and streaming, along with building websites, groups, integrated giving, AI and key communication tools, Subsplash puts today’s most innovative church technology into your hands so you can focus completely on ministry. Visit http://subsplash.com/brad and join more than 20,000 churches and ministries who partner with Subsplash. Again, visit http://subsplash.com/brad to schedule a quick, no obligation demo.

30 Worship Artists to Know

13 Worship Leaders and Artists You May Not Know

Joe L Barnes

Jon Wilds and Jesus Image

CBC Worship

ChiChi Onyekanne

Bryan and Katie Torwalt

Red Rocks Worship

Jordan Colle

Thrive Worship and Corbin Phillips

Lakepointe Worship and George Hornok

Michael Bethany

Luke Hellenbroth and Rock Harbor Church

Gas Street Worship out of Birmingham, England

One Voice Worship Int out of Seattle

17 Worship Artists and Leaders You Probably Already Know

Brandon Lake

Forrest Frank

Phil Wickham

Matt Redman

Brooke LIgertwood

Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe

Passion Worship and Kristian Stanfill

Elevation Worship

Chris Tomlin

Crowder

Chris Kuti

Megan Woods

Christy Nockels

Matt Maher

Maverick City Music

Upper Room

Joel Houston

Hillsong United  

Hillsong Worship

Chandler Moore

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.