The Healthy Christian Leader

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show , Dwight Habermehl sits down with author and ministry leader Alistair Petrie to discuss his new book, The Remnant Awakening . Together they explore what it means to lead faithfully in uncertain times, the importance of developing a biblical worldview, and why God often prepares leaders through seasons of challenge and dependence. Alistair encour...

Aaron Ministries has the vision to see Healthy Leaders leading Healthy Churches that transform communities with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Resourcing Pastors and Christian Leaders through the Healthy Christian Leaders Podcast is one way that we strive to do this.  In this special episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, Harry Gardner sits down with Dwight and Kristen Habermehl to explore how...

Aaron Ministries has the vision to see Healthy Leaders leading Healthy Churches that transform communities with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Resourcing Pastors and Christian Leaders through the Healthy Christian Leaders Podcast is one way that we strive to do this.  In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, Harry Gardner sits down with Kristen Habermehl to discuss navigating the many re...

In this episode, Dwight Habermehl and Dr. John Roddam explore how true discipleship goes beyond information to transformation. They highlight three key dimensions: deep relationship with Jesus, formation of Christlike character, and actively living out His ministry. The conversation challenges the church’s tendency toward classroom-style teaching, calling leaders instead to model, mentor, and equi...

In this episode, Dwight Habermehl talks with Dr. John Roddam about the difference between an “orphan” mindset—marked by insecurity, striving, and comparison—and living as a son or daughter of God, rooted in identity, peace, and belonging. They explore how leadership pressure can distort identity and how true freedom comes from resting in the Father’s love rather than performing for approval. Suppo...

In today’s episode, Dwight Habermehl is joined by Rob Laidlaw to talk about how we can be renewed in the image of God . They begin by reviewing how God created us with purpose and value, but how that image became broken when sin entered the world. From there, they explain how the whole message of the Bible points to one hope—restoration. Rob shares how Jesus makes this restoration possible by deal...

In today’s episode, Dwight Habermehl is joined by Rob Laidlaw to explore what it truly means to be made in the image of God. Together, they unpack how this foundational truth shapes our identity, purpose, and calling as leaders. They discuss how being God’s image is not just about reflecting His character, but representing His rule on the earth—and how this was impacted by the fall. The conversati...

Dwight Habermehl and Dr. Cheryl Ann Beals discuss how leaders can navigate seasons of trauma and adversity. They highlight the need for community, honest vulnerability, and intentional soul care in an increasingly complex world. Rather than pushing harder, leaders are invited to slow down, trust God in the process, and recognize that growth often happens in difficult “wilderness” seasons. Support...

In this episode, Dwight Habermehl speaks with Dr. Cheryl Ann Beals about the importance of soul care for Christian leaders. They explore how soul care—unlike self-care—is rooted in relationship with God and is essential for spiritual growth and lasting impact. They discuss common challenges like distraction, drivenness, and unprocessed wounds that can disconnect leaders from God, as well as key wa...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader , Dwight Habermehl and Rachel Quirt explore how integrating pastoral ministry and therapy can deepen a believer’s relationship with Christ. Rachel shares that true spiritual growth comes through honest, vulnerable relationship with God, much like the safe and non-judgmental space created in counseling. They discuss how unresolved pain, unhealthy copi...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader , Dwight Habermehl talks with Rachel Quirt about how grief, faith, and mental health intersect in both life and leadership. Drawing from her transition from pastoral ministry into counseling and the personal loss of her sister, Rachel shares how grief reveals hidden pain, deepens our understanding of God’s character, and fosters growth when we allow...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl talks with Seth Fancy about leading with vulnerability. Seth shares how his journey through anxiety and depression shaped his leadership, emphasizing that vulnerability is most powerful when it comes from healed “scars,” not open wounds. They discuss the balance between Support the show

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Seth Fancy of King’s Church Halifax to talk about leading in a time of deep cultural and relational division. Seth shares how leaders can foster unity without demanding uniformity by staying grounded in Jesus, loving one another, and remaining committed to the mission. They also discuss the impact of outrage cult...

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show , Dwight Habermehl welcomes Dr. John Roddam to discuss the theme of obedience to the Holy Spirit in leadership . Dr. Roddam shares his journey from a nominal church background in Nova Scotia to discovering a personal relationship with Jesus during university, which shaped his life and ministry. Together they explore how a leader’s understanding...

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show , Dwight Habermehl speaks with Dr. John Roddam about learning to be attentive to the voice of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Roddam shares his journey from growing up in a nominal Anglican background in Nova Scotia to encountering a personal relationship with Jesus during university, which eventually led him into Anglican priesthood and decades of ministr...

Dwight Habermehl speaks with Esther Lysakovsky of Alpha Canada about the quiet but powerful ways God is moving across Canada. Esther shares stories of growing spiritual curiosity—especially among young adults—and how relational, invitation-based faith conversations are helping people encounter Jesus. Together, they explore the challenges of sharing faith in a pre-Christian culture, the fear of rej...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show , host Dwight Habermehl speaks with Esther Lysakovsky of Alpha Canada about the importance of connection and community in today’s digital and disconnected world. Esther shares practical insights on empathy, listening, and intentional relationships, highlighting how spaces like Alpha and The Well foster discovery, healing, and spiritual growth. T...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl speaks with Daria Nardozza, co-founder of City Leaders Collective, about leadership, collaboration, and what God is already doing in our cities. Daria shares how pastors and church leaders can overcome isolation and build meaningful relationships across denominational lines. Drawing from real stories and practical experience, she in...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader , Dwight Habermehl sits down with Noreen Smith to explore how God faithfully shapes leaders through every season of life. From business and ministry to family and faith, Noreen shares how surrender, endurance, and listening to God’s voice have guided her leadership journey—and why God never wastes a single chapter of our story. Support the show

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show , Dwight Habermehl sits down with Noreen Smith to talk about leading in business and ministry without losing your identity in Christ. Noreen shares insights from decades of leadership, reflecting on wearing many hats, navigating intense seasons of responsibility, and learning to balance doing for God with being with Him. She describes how God su...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader , host Dwight Habermehl continues his conversation with Richard Long , focusing on spiritual renewal and the practices that help leaders stay receptive to the Holy Spirit. Richard reflects on his decades in ministry, his experience of renewal during the 1990s, and the lasting impact of learning to receive daily renewal rather than relying on past enc...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader , host Dwight Habermehl sits down with Richard Long for an honest conversation about spiritual dryness, renewal, and staying connected to God as a leader. Richard shares his journey from growing up in a missionary family to years of pastoral ministry, a life-changing renewal experience, and his calling to foster unity in the Body of Christ. Together,...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show , host Dwight Habermehl welcomes Dave Witt from True City for a rich conversation on the rhythms of prayer, rest, and community that sustain leaders over the long haul. Drawing from his experience working with pastors and leaders across multiple denominations in Hamilton , Dave shares practical wisdom on cultivating Sabbath rest, developing a li...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader , host Dwight Habermel sits down with Dave Witt , leader of True City , for a thoughtful conversation on healthy leadership within citywide initiatives. Dave shares insights from his experience serving pastors and churches across Hamilton , exploring what it takes to remain grounded, energized, and spiritually healthy while carrying both local church...

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader , host Harry Gardner continues his conversation with Larry Levy , lead pastor of the Halifax Metro Vineyard , focusing on resilience in leadership and the life of the church . Larry shares honestly about seasons of challenge, including a time when he “hit a wall” and needed extended rest and support. Together, they explore how resilience is formed th...