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The Healthy Christian LeaderWalking with God Through Grief | Leanne FriesenIn today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl sits down with Leanne Friesen, Executive Minister of the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec. Leanne shares her journey from Newfoundland to ministry leadership, the impact of losing her sister to cancer, and how grief has shaped both her life and her new book Grieving Room. Together, they explore what it means for pastors to stay spiritually healthy while grieving, how to set limits in ministry, and how God meets us in silence and sorrow. This conversation is full of honesty, wisdom, and encouragement for leaders na...
2025-08-2927 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderLiving Out Your Faith in Business Leadership | Jesiel FalcaoIn this inspiring episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl welcomes Jesiel Falcao — civil engineer, minister of the gospel, and missionary from Brazil to Canada. Jesiel shares his remarkable journey from working alongside his father as a boy in Brazil’s construction industry, to leading large-scale infrastructure projects, and to building congregations in Canada.Drawing from decades in both marketplace and ministry leadership, Jesiel offers practical wisdom on bringing integrity and “kingdom culture” into professional settings, navigating challenges when workplace values clash with biblical convictions, and creating a culture of respect, excellence, and care without...
2025-08-2228 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderCommunity and Connection in a Cultural Ministry | Jesiel FalcaoIn today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl sits down with Jesiel Falcao, a civil engineer from Brazil who followed God’s call to Canada for cross-cultural ministry. Jesiel shares how a vision from his wife sparked years of prayer, ultimately leading their family to Halifax with no connections, little English, and a willingness to serve wherever God opened the door. The conversation explores the challenges and blessings of adapting to a new culture, integrating into a Canadian church, and navigating the “honeymoon” and “pressure” stages of immigration. Jesiel recounts how a small Brazilian Bible study...
2025-08-1529 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderRediscovering the Joy of Serving Others | Reid StairsIn this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl welcomes returning guest Reid Stairs for an honest conversation about rediscovering the joy of serving God’s people. A self-described “deeply committed introvert,” Reid shares how he moved from struggling to enjoy people to delighting in them after decades of ministry. Together, they explore why leaders can lose their joy, the importance of seeing others through God’s eyes, letting the Word and Spirit do the work, guarding against cynicism and burnout, and the value of rest and encouragement. Through Scripture, real-life stories, and prac...
2025-08-0828 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderLeading from a Place of Joy, Not Duty | Reid StairsIn today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Reid Stairs, a seasoned pastor with over 45 years of ministry experience. Together, they explore the importance of cultivating joy in leadership, how to avoid becoming bitter with age, and practical ways to “waste time with Jesus” to stay refreshed. Reid shares insights on leading from delight rather than duty, finding God’s presence in creation, and the ripple effect joy has on teams and congregations. This conversation is an encouraging reminder that the joy of the Lord truly is our strength.
2025-08-0127 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderLeading with Vision and Purpose in a Growing Church | Chris IvanyIn today's episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Dwight Habermehl sits down with Chris Ivany, lead pastor at The Rock Church, about leading with vision, values, and a deep reliance on the Holy Spirit. Chris shares how The Rock has become a presence-centered church, committed to prayer, generosity, and serving the community.They talk about honouring the past while stepping into new opportunities across Halifax and beyond—trusting that as they reach the province, God will continue to bless the city. Chris also offers practical wisdom for pastors entering new communities: start with prayer and partner with ot...
2025-07-2527 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderCamaraderie in the Body of Christ | Larry LevyIn today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl sits down with long-time friend and ministry leader Larry Levy for a powerful conversation on the importance of fellowship and camaraderie among Christian leaders. Together, they reflect on the loneliness that often accompanies leadership, particularly in pastoral roles, and the deep need for authentic connection. Larry shares how investing in relationships with other leaders—what he calls “fellow soldiers in arms”—has been vital to his spiritual health, longevity in ministry, and personal growth. They discuss the shift from surface-level ministerial gatherings to meaningful, heart-level friendships that sustai...
2025-06-2729 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderCultivating an Environment of Prayer | Larry LevyIn today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl sits down with long-time friend and ministry leader Larry Levy for a powerful conversation about the role of prayer, obedience, and prophetic ministry in a leader’s life.Larry shares his journey from the small coastal communities of Nova Scotia to becoming a leader who has helped shape a culture of intercession and spiritual discernment across the province. With humility and conviction, he reflects on the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit, obeying God’s leading even when it’s costly, and creating space for the prop...
2025-06-2028 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderStriving for Greater Church Health | Tim DickauIn this episode, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Tim Dickau, a well-known pastor and author with a rich history of pioneering church movements and fostering community engagement. Tim shares insights from his decades of ministry experience, focusing on how churches can shift from traditional models to becoming living communities deeply connected to their neighborhoods.Tim discusses the power of incarnational ministry—being present with people in everyday life—and how this shapes authentic faith communities. He highlights innovative approaches like community meals, social enterprises, and creative arts programs that break down barriers and invite meaningful participation.A...
2025-05-3028 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderBecoming a Church for Change | Tim DickauIn this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl sits down with Vancouver-based pastor, educator, and urban ministry leader Tim Dickau for a deep dive into how local churches can become agents of transformation in their neighborhoods.Tim shares his 30-year journey revitalizing Grandview Church by reconnecting it with the surrounding community. What started as a short-term neighborhood engagement project grew into a vibrant movement of mission, justice, and economic development. He recounts practical stories—from forming parent groups and supporting refugee families, to launching social enterprises like Just Work, a...
2025-05-2328 min
Murder SheetThe Cheat Sheet: Plazas and PizzasThis episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on March 21, 2025.The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Maryland, New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, and California.NJ.com's coverage of the murder of Nancy Noga and the conviction of Bruce A. Cymanski: https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2025/03/man-gets-life-for-killing-teen-in-1999-and-leaving-her-body-behind-a-nj-strip-mall.htmlMy Central Jersey's coverage of the murder of Nancy Noga and the conviction of Bruce A. Cymanski...
2025-03-2145 min
Albuquerque Local PulseAlbuquerque Local Pulse: Hit-and-Run Tragedy, Juvenile Crime, Tech Boom, and Community SupportGood morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for March 18, 2025. We start with some breaking news from the Albuquerque Police Department as they investigate a tragic hit-and-run that occurred on March 16. A pedestrian was struck by a white GMC or Chevy truck at the intersection of Unser Boulevard and Los Volcanes Road. Despite attempts at life-saving measures, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are seeking information about this vehicle which has extensive damage to the driver's side and urge anyone with details to come forward.In other police news, there's been a significant breakthrough...
2025-03-1803 minAlbuquerque Local Pulse"Community Resilience and Local Initiatives: Albuquerque's Pulse"Good morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for March 18, 2025. We begin with breaking news that has rattled our community. A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder following a tragic hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of 63-year-old Scott Dwight Habermehl, a beloved scientist who was riding his bike to work at Sandia National Laboratories. The crash, which occurred early in May, was captured on video from the teenager's stolen car. The footage revealed alarming details, including the boys discussing hitting the cyclist before the incident occurred. Along with the 13-year-old, a 15-year-old has also been charged, and...
2025-03-1803 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderFruitfulness in Ministry | Reid StairsIn this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, host Dwight Habermehl sits down with seasoned pastor Reid Stairs to unpack the true meaning of a fruitful ministry. With over 45 years in ministry and six generations of pastors in his family, Reid shares powerful insights on leading from a place of rest, abiding in Christ, and the difference between success and fruitfulness. They dive deep into the role of the Holy Spirit, the unseen impact of faithfulness, and why true kingdom growth often takes root long before it's visible. If you're a leader feeling the weight of ministry, this conversation...
2025-03-1427 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderGod's Great Love | Seth FancyIn this episode, host Dwight Habermehl speaks with Seth Fancy, a pastor at King’s Church in Halifax, about truly understanding and experiencing God’s love. Seth shares his personal journey, including how he encountered God’s love in a profound way after losing his mother at a young age.The conversation explores how Christian leaders must not only know about God’s love but experience it deeply. Seth explains that leaders who are rooted in God’s love serve with humility, rather than striving for approval or achievement. He highlights Jesus’ baptism as an exampl...
2025-03-0728 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderUnderstanding Your God-Given Calling | Seth FancyIn this episode, host Dwight Habermehl sits down with Pastor Seth Fancy of King’s Church in Halifax to discuss the journey of discovering and stewarding one's calling. They explore the difference between the general calling of all believers and the unique vocational callings God places on individuals. Seth shares insights from his personal experience growing up in a pastor’s home, entering ministry, and learning to follow God’s voice in every aspect of life. This conversation encourages leaders to embrace their calling, whether in ministry, business, or everyday roles, and to see their identity rooted in Christ rather...
2025-02-2828 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderCheerful Giving as a Christian Leader | Willy ReimerIn this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl welcomes Willy Reimer, a leader with deep experience in church planting, denominational leadership, and marketplace ministry. Willy shares his journey from business aspirations to full-time ministry, emphasizing how generosity is not just about finances but a mindset rooted in obedience to God. The discussion explores the importance of stewardship, how generosity reflects God's heart, and the impact of putting God's agenda before our own. Willy shares personal stories of faith, provision, and the transformational power of giving beyond ourselves. This episode will challenge and inspire leaders to embrace generosity...
2025-02-2127 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderInspiring Collaboration Among Leaders | Willy ReimerIn this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl welcomes Willy Reimer, an experienced leader who has served in various pastoral, denominational, and catalytic leadership roles across Canada. With a deep passion for fostering unity among church leaders, Willie shares his thoughts on the power of collaboration in the Christian community, particularly in the wake of the challenges presented by COVID-19.Throughout the conversation, Willy emphasizes the importance of collective impact—coming together to address complex and pressing issues facing churches today. He explores how church leaders can work together across denominations and networks to...
2025-02-1429 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderEmbracing Vulnerability in Leadership | Bruce HavillIn this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl sits down with long-time Halifax community leader Bruce Havill to explore the powerful role of vulnerability in Christian leadership. Bruce, drawing from decades of personal and ministry experience, shares how embracing his true self before God has enabled him to build authentic, trusting relationships in both the marketplace and ministry. He illustrates that genuine vulnerability isn’t about oversharing, but about being honest, transparent, and approachable—qualities that allow others to feel safe in opening up about their own struggles.Throughout the conversation, Bruce and Dwig...
2025-02-0728 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderThe Joy of the Lord in Leadership | Bruce HavillIn this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl sits down with longtime friend and business leader Bruce Havill. Bruce, a seasoned entrepreneur and encourager in the body of Christ, shares his journey of faith, leadership, and resilience in the marketplace and ministry.Bruce reflects on his 50 years in business, his time as an elder at Grace Chapel, and his experience running a commercial cleaning company. He discusses how he navigated seasons of uncertainty, including stepping out in faith to start his own business in the midst of a recession. Bruce opens up about...
2025-01-3128 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderTrusting God through Transitions | Jake ChitourasIn this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl speaks with Jake Chitouras, a young leader who has navigated significant personal and professional transitions in ministry and life. Jake shares his journey, beginning as an associate pastor at Colby Community Church in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, before stepping into the lead pastor role in 2013.Jake reflects on the challenges of balancing ministry responsibilities and personal growth, particularly the pressure to prove himself and the impact it had on his well-being. He acknowledges his early struggles with fear, people-pleasing, and overwork, and emphasizes the importance of...
2025-01-2528 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderConfronting the Roots of Spiritual Pride | Rob LaidlawIn this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl sits down with Rob Laidlaw, a pastor, to discuss a vital but often overlooked topic in leadership health: pride. They explore how pride distorts our understanding of who we are, both in our relationship with God and in how we interact with others. Rob emphasizes that pride manifests not only as overconfidence but also in low self-worth, both stemming from deep insecurity and fear. They discuss how pride can damage relationships, both in the form of people-pleasing and aggressive behavior, and how it hinders authentic love and...
2025-01-1027 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderInviting the Holy Spirit In Leadership | Dr. John RoddamIn this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl speaks with Dr. John Roddam, an Anglican priest and leader passionate about renewal and revival. Dr. Rodham shares his journey of discovering a deeper relationship with God and the Holy Spirit, beginning in his first parish in Windsor, Nova Scotia. Through challenges, failures, and mentorship, he learned to embrace God’s presence in church leadership, moving beyond structured worship to create space for the Holy Spirit.He reflects on how encountering God’s presence transformed both his leadership and his personal health, and emphasizes the impo...
2025-01-1027 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderThe Danger of Pride and a Distorted View of God | Rob LaidlawIn this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl engages in a profound conversation with Pastor Rob about the spiritual dysfunction caused by pride. The discussion explores how pride distorts our view of God by encouraging self-reliance and rejecting God's authority. Rob explains that pride, at its core, is a desire to define oneself apart from God, which leads to an inflated sense of self-worth and autonomy, often manifesting as arrogance.The conversation highlights how pride's ultimate goal is not merely to be like God, but to take His place. Rob traces this back to...
2025-01-1027 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderLeading Healthy Change in Your Church | Father James MallonIn today’s episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl sits down with Father James Mallon to discuss the challenges and strategies of leadership in the church. Building on their previous conversation about handling criticism, they focus on proactive steps church leaders can take to lead effectively and minimize unhealthy criticism.Father Mallon emphasizes the importance of vision and how it must be deeply ingrained in both the leader and the congregation. He shares insights on how to communicate vision clearly, not just through preaching but by creating experiences that allow people to engage wi...
2025-01-1029 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderNavigating Criticism and Growing Through Feedback in Leadership | Father James MallonIn this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl is joined by Father James Mallon, a leader with vast experience in church renewal and leadership. With over 20 years of ministry experience, Father Mallon brings valuable insights on leadership, transformation, and facing opposition in ministry.The conversation dives deep into the spiritual challenges of church renewal—particularly transitioning from maintenance to mission-focused ministry. Father Mallon emphasizes the inevitable spiritual battle leaders face, as the enemy sows confusion and opposition in the same field where the church seeks to grow and serve. He discusses the importance of sp...
2025-01-1028 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderSeeking and Providing Healthy Mentorship | Dr. Alistair PetrieIn this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Dr. Alistair Petrie, an international speaker and academic, to discuss mentorship in leadership and ministry. Dr. Petrie shares his wealth of experience in leading transformation in communities globally, including through Zoom and live streaming, especially in challenging areas like Eastern Europe. He reflects on the evolution of his ministry and the deep shifts brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how it allowed him to reach more people in new ways.The conversation dives into the significance of mentorship, with Dr. Petrie sharing...
2025-01-1029 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderNavigating Emotional Boundaries as a Church Leader | Jay GuptillIn this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl speaks with Jay Guptill, a pastor with 40 years of experience in ministry. Jay shares insights into the emotional challenges church leaders face, especially the toll that emotional investment in others can have on a leader’s well-being.Jay discusses the importance of self-awareness, recognizing how different personalities (introverts vs. extroverts) recharge, and the need for leaders to understand their own emotional needs. He emphasizes that pastors often overextend themselves due to a tendency to please others or take on too much responsibility, which can lead to bu...
2025-01-1029 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderTransformation through Faith and Leadership | Dr. Alistair PetrieIn this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl engages in a powerful conversation with Dr. Alistair Petrie, an international speaker and academic specializing in community transformation and land stewardship. Dr. Petrie shares his 35-40 years of experience, including his involvement in the Sentinel Group’s groundbreaking research on global community transformation through prayer.The discussion delves into the personal journey of faith for both Dwight and Alistair, touching on the transition from church-based understanding of God to a personal, intimate relationship with Christ. Dr. Petrie recounts his own powerful encounter with God that sh...
2025-01-1029 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderRethinking Discipleship in a Modern World | Jack BetteridgeIn this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl welcomes Jack Betteridge, a former IBM leader who transitioned into ministry and now works with Habermehl Contracting. Jack shares his journey from a thriving corporate career, including roles in programming, management, and Lean Six Sigma consultation, to becoming a devoted disciple of Christ later in life.The conversation explores Jack’s personal transformation, the challenges of living out discipleship in a modern, corporate world, and how his faith shaped priorities like family, work, and service. He reflects on the misconceptions about discipleship, emphasizing the importance of at...
2025-01-0729 min
2022-04-0448 minThe Healthy Christian LeaderDwight Habermehl on Experiencing the Grace of GodIn today’s episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Podcast, Dwight Habermehl shares his own journey of understanding and receiving the grace of God in his life. He gives practical examples from his life of how the grace of God has always been present but he points out how the performance mindset has been embedded into our cultural mindset and makes it difficult to receive the grace of God. The Gospel teaches us that grace is not earned but is received. He takes time to give a thorough breakdown of Ephesians 2:8, giving fresh insight into something that many Christians be...
2021-10-2540 min
Our Sunday MessagesDwight Habermehl - June 22 2018A message to Encourage, Focus, Equip. Spoken at the Christian Heritage School class of 2018 graduation.
Graduating 2018
Mackenzie Harold
Caleb Ortiz
Jordan Ortiz
Madeleine Kubik
2018-06-2328 minNorthbrook Bible ChapelDwight Habermehl - June 22 2018A message to Encourage, Focus, Equip. Spoken at the Christian Heritage School class of 2018 graduation.
Graduating 2018
Mackenzie Harold
Caleb Ortiz
Jordan Ortiz
Madeleine Kubik
2018-06-2328 min