Building Habits that Help Leaders Flourish | Jay Guptill

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermel sits down with Jay Guptill, a pastor with over 40 years of experience, to explore the importance of preventative care for leaders. They dive into habits and practices that help leaders flourish emotionally, spiritually, and relationally, emphasizing intentionality, self-care, and the foundation of identity in Christ.

Jay shares insights on common barriers leaders face when seeking support, including pride, financial constraints, and fear of vulnerability, and offers practical guidance on finding trustworthy mentors or coaches. They discuss the significance of daily and weekly habits such as exercise, rest, meditation, and reflective spiritual practices, highlighting how small, consistent actions can have a major impact on overall well-being.

Listeners will gain valuable strategies for recognizing early signs of burnout, creating space for self-care, and fostering habits that sustain long-term effectiveness in ministry and leadership. This episode encourages leaders to be intentional, to embrace vulnerability, and to pursue flourishing, not just survival, in their personal and professional lives.

New episodes of The Healthy Christian Leader Show are available weekly in video form on the Aaron Ministries YouTube page and in audio form wherever you get your podcasts. For more resources and to support healthy Christian leadership, visit aaronministries.com.

Support the show