The Healthy Christian Leader

In 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, an...

In 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—trus...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Pastor Chris Ivany, lead pastor of Rock Church in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, shares his journey from growing up in the church to stepping into leadership just before the COVID-19 pandemic. He reflects on the church’s rich history, beginning in Beaver Bank, and the early days marked by a powerful move of God. Pastor Chris opens up about the challenges of leading through difficult, ...

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Rachel Habermehl welcomes Dr. Terry Branscombe from Long Island to explore the vital role of clear communication in effective leadership. Drawing from personal experiences in ministry and leadership, Branscombe shares insights on the importance of emotional security, vulnerability, and integrity for leaders. Together, they reflect on biblical examples such as Moses and Aaro...

Rachel Habermehl sits down with Dr. Terry Branscombe, CEO of Inspire FM, to discuss the power of communication in leadership. Terry shares personal stories and insights from his ministry journey, highlighting the importance of clear, intentional communication and aligning actions with words. Drawing inspiration from Jesus’ example as a leader and communicator, they explore how leaders can effectively inspire trust, hope, and vision...

In 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 o...

In 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 h...

In today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Rachel sits down with Dr. Richard MacGillivray to continue their conversation on leadership—this time focusing on team dynamics. They unpack what it means for a team to grow in maturity, how to navigate disagreement in healthy ways, and how conflict, when handled well, can actually strengthen your team. Whether you're leading in ministry, business, or your community, this epi...

In today’s episode, Rachel sits down with Dr. Richard MacGillivray, a retired psychologist with over 40 years of experience in leadership development and mental health. Together, they dive deep into what it truly means to be a healthy and effective leader in today’s complex world. Dr. MacGillivray shares insights on balancing agentic leadership—being decisive and goal-oriented—with communal leadership, which emphasizes empathy, col...

In 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 w...

In 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 g...

In today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, we’re joined by Spencer Conway from The Rock Church in Halifax. Spencer shares insight into the real challenges young leaders face in ministry today—and how developing resilience is key to navigating them. We unpack what resilience truly means, how it connects with spiritual growth and the fruit of the Spirit, and why both grit and emotional awareness are essential for leadership ...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, we’re diving into a crucial conversation about why so many young people feel disconnected from the church. We talk openly about the cultural shifts of the past decade, the hunger for authenticity, and how the church can respond with grace instead of judgment.

This generation isn’t drawn to hype or perfection—they’re looking for something real. In this candid discussion, we explore wha...

In today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader show, today’s host, Rachel, welcomes Dr. Richard MacGillivray to discuss the pivotal role of leaders in conflict resolution within organizations.

Dr. MacGillivray emphasizes that effective leadership requires thinking systemically and prioritizing the collective goals of the organization over personal agendas. He highlights the importance of leaders setting the tone for conflict man...

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable—but how we handle it can determine the health of an organization. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Richard MacGillivray, a retired psychologist with over 40 years of experience, to explore the deeper dynamics of workplace conflict. Drawing from his background in clinical and community psychology, Dr. MacGillivray shares key insights on the root causes of conflict, common communication br...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, we’re joined by Reid Stairs, a seasoned pastor with over forty years of ministry experience. Coming from a legacy of pastors, Reid has been a close friend of the Aaron Ministry Network since its inception. Together, we discuss the vital topic of leadership and identity—emphasizing the importance of grounding our identity in Christ rather than external circumstances. Reid shares ...

In 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 unsee...

In 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 roo...

In 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’...