In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl welcomes Dave Witt from True Cityfor 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 life-giving prayer life, and intentionally scheduling space for spiritual and emotional renewal. The conversation highlights the value of drawing from diverse prayer traditions, embracing surrender, and recognizing when imbalance signals the need for rest and recalibration.

Dwight and Dave also explore the critical role of community—both within congregations and among peer leaders—in fostering honesty, encouragement, and resilience. Topics include spiritual direction, coaching, intergenerational mentorship, and support for leaders serving in small or isolated communities.

This episode offers thoughtful guidance and encouragement for pastors and leaders seeking sustainable rhythms that nurture faith, health, and long-term fruitfulness in ministry and life.

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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 and city-level responsibilities. Together, they discuss the importance of trusted friendships, intercessory prayer, spiritual direction, and intentional rhythms of rest—especially quarterly retreats—to sustain clarity and joy in leadership.

The conversation also touches on setting healthy limits, navigating seasonal demands, building trust across networks, and leaning into God’s grace amid pressure and uncertainty. This episode offers practical wisdom and encouragement for leaders seeking long-term faithfulness and impact in their cities.

Part one of a two-part conversation—be sure to join us for the next episode as the discussion on leader health continues.

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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 through Sabbath rhythms, self-awareness, mental health care, vulnerability, and allowing others to lead and serve alongside us.

The conversation widens to the global church, as Larry reflects on lessons learned from long-term partnerships with churches in Rwanda, Burundi, and beyond. These stories of faith, suffering, and perseverance offer a powerful reminder that God’s strength is often revealed through weakness.

Rooted in Scripture and lived experience, this episode invites leaders to rethink resilience—not as self-reliance, but as a shared, Spirit-shaped journey marked by honesty, humility, and grace.

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