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 warning signs such as burnout and loss of awareness.

The conversation emphasizes the need for intentional time with God, supportive community, and practices like spiritual direction to stay grounded. Ultimately, healthy leadership flows from being with God, not just doing for Him.

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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 coping mechanisms, and distorted core beliefs about God can act as barriers to intimacy with Him, often rooted in past experiences or trauma. By learning to sit with difficult emotions, challenge false beliefs, and anchor faith in God’s character and presence, believers can move toward greater freedom and deeper connection with Christ, with therapy serving as a valuable tool to help process and remove those barriers.

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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 ourselves to fully process it. Together, they highlight the importance of staying spiritually rooted, embracing emotional honesty, and prioritizing regular mental health care, reminding leaders that a healthy inner life is essential for leading others well.

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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

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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 culture, the importance of humility, and how to navigate disagreement with clarity, grace, and a Christlike posture.

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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 of God—as a loving Father rather than a harsh taskmaster—deeply affects their willingness to obey the Spirit’s leading. Dr. Roddam reflects on the identity shift from an “orphan spirit” to living as a child of God and how trust in God makes obedience possible.

Through personal stories, they discuss the cost of obedience, the criticism leaders may face when following God’s direction, and how faithfulness in small acts of obedience prepares leaders for greater challenges. The conversation encourages leaders to trust God’s goodness and follow His guidance, knowing that obedience ultimately leads to deeper freedom and the abundant life Jesus promised.

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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 ministry.

Together, they discuss how Christian leaders can grow in recognizing the Holy Spirit’s guidance in everyday life, the importance of balancing Scripture with the Spirit’s leading, and the role of humility and community in discerning God’s voice. Through stories from ministry and personal experience, Dr. Roddam encourages listeners to cultivate a listening posture toward God through prayer, Scripture, mentorship, and a simple willingness to ask and grow in relationship with the Holy Spirit.

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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 rejection many Christians feel, and the freedom that comes from trusting God to do the transforming work. This encouraging episode reminds listeners that sharing faith is less about having all the answers and more about authentic relationships and showing Jesus’ goodness.

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