In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl welcomes back Rev. Dr. Peter Lohnes, Senior Pastor at Grace Memorial Baptist in Fredericton, to talk about leading with grace during change and uncertainty. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, Peter reflects on what it means to lead with confidence and compassion when facing disruption—whether in the church, workplace, or personal life. Together, Dwight and Peter discuss lessons from the COVID season, how to ...
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In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl welcomes back Rev. Dr. Peter Lohnes, Senior Pastor at Grace Memorial Baptist in Fredericton, to talk about leading with grace during change and uncertainty. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, Peter reflects on what it means to lead with confidence and compassion when facing disruption—whether in the church, workplace, or personal life. Together, Dwight and Peter discuss lessons from the COVID season, how to ...
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl welcomes back Rev. Dr. Peter Lohnes, Senior Pastor at Grace Memorial Baptist in Fredericton, to talk about leading with grace during change and uncertainty. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, Peter reflects on what it means to lead with confidence and compassion when facing disruption—whether in the church, workplace, or personal life. Together, Dwight and Peter discuss lessons from the COVID season, how to ...
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl talks with Rev. Dr. Peter Lohnes, Senior Pastor at Grace Memorial Baptist in Fredericton, about how pastors and ministry leaders can navigate healthy transitions. Drawing from nearly four decades in ministry and his doctoral research titled Leading While Leaving, Peter shares wisdom on discerning when it’s time to move on, processing the emotions of change, and helping congregations grieve and prepare for what’s next....
In today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Rob Laidlaw, pastor and author of Demystifying Deliverance, to explore the challenging and often misunderstood topic of discerning evil spirits. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in freedom ministry, Rob shares practical insights for identifying spiritual strongholds, differentiating between psychological issues and spiritual influence, and addressing them through discipleship and the authority of Jesus C...
In today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Rob Laidlaw, author of Demystifying Deliverance, to explore the connection between deliverance and discipleship. Rob explains that deliverance is not just about removing an evil spirit—it’s about addressing the deeper spiritual issues and distrust in God that allow such influences to take hold. They discuss how idols, lies, and unmet desires can distort our faith, leading us to seek “Jesus plus something” inst...
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl continues the conversation with Pastor and author Rob Laidlaw on the theme of Demystifying Deliverance. Rob shares how his own ministry journey led him into 20 years of learning and experience in helping people find freedom in Christ. Together, Dwight and Rob explore key questions about spiritual bondage and freedom—such as whether a believer can be affected by evil spirits, how points of access form in a person’s life, and why...
In today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Pastor and author Rob Laidlaw to talk about his new book Demystifying Deliverance. Rob shares insights from over 20 years of ministry in church planting and helping people find freedom in Christ. Together, they explore what it means to be made in the image of God, how humanity lost its role as God’s representative rulers, and how Jesus restores us to that identity through the cross. The conversation highlights...
In today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Pastor Sweis Ubels from Middleton, Nova Scotia. Sweis shares his experiences leading Emmanuel Church, a diverse and “Messy Church” community, where people from all walks of life—ranging in age, background, and abilities—come together. He discusses the challenges and joys of leading compassionate discipleship in a diverse setting, fostering authentic relationships, and encouraging meaningful engagement across t...
In today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, host Dwight Habermehl sits down with Pastor Sweis Ubels from Middleton, Nova Scotia. Sweis shares his remarkable journey from growing up as a pastor’s kid in the Netherlands, to farming in Alberta, and eventually being called into pastoral ministry. He opens up about his unexpected stage 4 cancer diagnosis, the challenges of leading through suffering, and how vulnerability, community, and prayer have carried him through. Together, Dwight and...
Aaron Ministries has the vision to see Healthy Leaders leading Healthy Churches that transform communities with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Resourcing Pastors and Christian Leaders through the Healthy Christian Leaders Podcast is one way that we strive to do this. In 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 and author of Grieving Room: Making Space for All...
In 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 me...
In 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 brin...
In 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, integrat...
In 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, gua...
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, and the ripple effect joy has on teams and congregations. This c...
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—trusting that as they reach the province, God will continue to bless t...
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, “slogging” seasons, the generational impact of long-term faith...
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 Aaron, highlighting how great leaders recognize their weaknesses, ...
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 their communities.
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 other leaders—what he calls “fellow soldiers in arms”—has...
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 humility and conviction, he reflects on the importance of list...
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl welcomes back Rev. Dr. Peter Lohnes, Senior Pastor at Grace Memorial Baptist in Fredericton, to talk about leading with grace during change and uncertainty. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, Peter reflects on what it means to lead with confidence and compassion when facing disruption—whether in the church, workplace, or personal life. Together, Dwight and Peter discuss lessons from the COVID season, how to ...
