Leadership Podcasts

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Julia Benwell to explore the challenge of leading a family while also leading in ministry, business, or the workplace. Julia shares lessons from 34 years of children’s ministry and her own experience of building a family around God-given priorities and calling.They discuss setting healthy boundaries, involving children appropriately in ministry, staying emotionally present at home, and learning from spouses and children. Julia also highlights the importance of intentionally connecting with each child through their unique interests and love languages, while recognizing that different seasons of life require different rhythms and priorities.The conversation closes with encouragement for parents and leaders who feel they have made mistakes in the past. Julia emphasizes that it is never too late to make godly changes, strengthen our relationship with God, and move forward by loving our spouses and children like Jesus.Support the show

A championship is fun, but it is a terrible finish line. Coach Shane Sowden unpacks what actually changes teams and organizations: not louder speeches, but clearer values, healthier rhythms, and leadership you can trust day after day.We get practical about leadership development and mental health, especially for men who carry pressure in silence. Shane shares why “invest in yourself” is not selfish; it is stewardship: Scripture, prayer, fitness, and honest self-awareness that keeps burnout from setting the agenda. Thanks for listening!Click here to take the LeaderImpact Assessment and to receive the first chapter of Becoming a Leader of Impact by Braden Douglas. Remember, impact starts with you!

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Julia Benwell, who brings 34 years of experience in children’s ministry, to explore what it looks like to intentionally nurture the spiritual lives of children. Together, they discuss the challenges parents face in a culture filled with competing influences, the importance of establishing spiritual foundations from an early age, and how parents can create an environment where children learn to hear from God and recognize His work in their lives.Julia shares practical insights on modeling faith, building family identity, recognizing spiritual gifts and callings, and gradually transitioning from directing children to coaching them as they grow into their teenage and young adult years. They also explore how churches can meaningfully involve children beyond traditional children's ministry by creating opportunities for mentorship, service, worship, and ministry alongside adults.Whether you're a parent, grandparent, pastor, or leader, this conversation offers encouragement and practical wisdom for helping the next generation discover who they are in Christ and confidently step into what God has called them to be.Support the show

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermel sits down with Dr. Seidel Abel Boanerges to explore how Christian leaders can lead change without creating unnecessary division. Drawing from his experience as a pastor, theological educator, and ministry leader, Seidel shares practical insights on recognizing resistance, listening to the concerns beneath people's questions, and communicating change with a pastoral heart.Together, they discuss the importance of protecting unity without avoiding healthy conflict, creating space for quieter voices, avoiding language that shuts down conversation, and keeping people—not programs—at the center of leadership. This conversation offers encouragement and practical wisdom for pastors and leaders navigating change within their churches and ministries.Support the show

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl speaks with Dr. Seidel Abel Boanerges about how Christian leaders can introduce change without creating unnecessary division.They explore the importance of truth, time, and trust, and why leaders must understand the emotional weight that change can carry for a congregation. Seidel explains why honoring the past, listening to concerns, and communicating clearly can help people move forward together.The conversation also looks at the difference between leading as a manager and leading as a shepherd, recognizing early signs of resistance, and creating space for quieter voices to be heard.Ultimately, Christian leadership is not about keeping everyone happy. It is about faithfully leading people through change while protecting unity, practicing humility, and following God's direction.Support the show

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl welcomes Spencer Conway for a practical conversation about raising the next generation of healthy Christian leaders. Drawing from his experience in ministry and as a father, Spencer shares how leadership and parenting both require a balance of truth, grace, accountability, and genuine care.Together, they explore the importance of relational discipleship, mentoring young leaders through both success and failure, and developing a leadership culture rooted in identity in Christ rather than performance. Spencer also encourages leaders to embrace the long game of ministry, invest deeply in relationships, and create environments where emerging leaders can grow with confidence and purpose.Whether you're leading in ministry, business, or your own home, this episode offers timeless principles for developing healthy, Christ-centered leaders for the future.Support the show

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl is joined by Dr. Seidel Abel Boanerges, Chair of Church Leadership at Acadia University, for a thoughtful discussion on faithful leadership when church attendance declines. Drawing from decades of ministry experience in the UK and Canada, Dr. Boanerges shares practical wisdom on leading churches through seasons of decline while remaining focused on spiritual health and God's mission. Rather than viewing declining attendance as the primary problem, Dr. Boanerges explains that numbers often reveal deeper issues such as volunteer burnout, unresolved grief, demographic shifts, or a lack of belonging within the church. He encourages leaders to resist reacting out of panic and instead seek God's direction, discern where the body of Christ is hurting, and prioritize repentance, prayer, and healthy leadership over simply adding more programs. The conversation concludes with a powerful reminder that a healthy church is measured not only by attendance but by discipleship, spiritual maturity, and abiding in Christ. Whether leading a growing church or one experiencing decline, faithful leadership begins by remaining rooted in Jesus and trusting Him to build His kingdom in His timing. Support the show

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 this episode, Dwight Habermehl interviews Alistair Petrie about his new book, The Remnant Awakening, and what it means to lead faithfully in an increasingly uncertain world. Alistair discusses the biblical concept of the remnant, emphasizing believers who remain obedient, discerning, and courageous during seasons of cultural and spiritual upheaval.The conversation explores the importance of inquiring of the Lord, developing a lifestyle of continual prayer, and leading from intimacy with God rather than relying solely on human wisdom or technology. Alistair challenges Christian leaders to keep their spiritual lives healthy, seek wise accountability, steward their influence faithfully, and maintain a deep reverence for God.The episode concludes with practical encouragement for leaders to remain rooted in Scripture, walk in obedience, rest in God's guidance, and trust Him to equip His people for the challenges ahead.Check out our website, podcast and more here: https://linktr.ee/aaronministriesnetworkDonate to our ministry:https://aaronministries.com/give/Support the show

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl sits down with author and ministry leader Alistair Petrie to discuss his new book, The Remnant Awakening. Together they explore what it means to lead faithfully in uncertain times, the importance of developing a biblical worldview, and why God often prepares leaders through seasons of challenge and dependence. Alistair encourages believers to pursue holiness, spiritual discernment, and intimacy with God, trusting that He is equipping His people with fresh wisdom and resilience for the days ahead.Support the show

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 this special episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, Harry Gardner sits down with Dwight and Kristen Habermehl to explore how their relationship with Christ has been shaped over a lifetime of faith, obedience, and trust.Dwight and Kristen share their personal faith journeys, reflecting on the people, experiences, and spiritual practices that helped form their devotion to Christ from childhood through adulthood. Together, they discuss the importance of cultivating a personal relationship with God, developing healthy spiritual rhythms, and learning to hear and respond to His voice.Through stories of major life decisions, ministry callings, seasons of uncertainty, and moments of costly obedience, they offer a candid look at what it means to trust God one step at a time. The conversation highlights God's faithfulness through challenges, the role of spiritual disciplines in sustaining faith, and the necessity of returning to intimacy with Christ when life becomes busy or spiritually dry.Whether you are just beginning your walk with God or have followed Him for many years, this episode offers encouragement to keep listening, keep trusting, and keep taking the next step of obedience, confident that God remains faithful every step of the way.Check out our website, podcast and more here: https://linktr.ee/aaronministriesnetworkDonate to our ministry:https://aaronministries.com/give/Support the show

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 this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, Harry Gardner sits down with Kristen Habermehl to discuss navigating the many responsibilities of life while maintaining a healthy, Christ-centered perspective.As a wife, mother of five, grandmother, accessibility consultant, ministry leader, and longtime homeschool educator, Kristen shares lessons learned through decades of faithfully serving her family, church, community, and workplace. She reflects on the importance of intentional routines, strong family relationships, meaningful friendships, and creating space to hear God's voice in every season of life.Kristen offers practical wisdom on managing competing priorities, making decisions that affect those we love, embracing change, and finding peace when life feels overwhelming. Through personal stories and thoughtful insights, she reminds listeners that healthy leadership begins with dependence on God, commitment to family, and the courage to be faithful in the season we are currently living.Whether you're raising young children, navigating a career, serving in ministry, or simply seeking greater balance and purpose, this conversation will encourage you to lead with wisdom, grace, and intentionality.Check out our website, podcast and more here: https://linktr.ee/aaronministriesnetworkDonate to our ministry:https://aaronministries.com/give/Support the show

Diana Palacio grew up in Latin America, moved to the United States for university, and immigrated to Canada as a young newlywed, trying to break into the job market without “Canadian experience.” She shares why pursuing an MBA became a pivotal career development decision, how her years in consumer packaged goods shaped her approach to classic marketing strategy, and why the most difficult transition wasn’t professional at all; it was internal. Leaving corporate titles for consulting forced an ego check, a rework of identity, and a new definition of sustainable success and work-life balance.Thanks for listening!Click here to take the LeaderImpact Assessment and to receive the first chapter of Becoming a Leader of Impact by Braden Douglas. Remember, impact starts with you!

In this episode, Dwight Habermehl and Dr. John Roddam explore how true discipleship goes beyond information to transformation. They highlight three key dimensions: deep relationship with Jesus, formation of Christlike character, and actively living out His ministry. The conversation challenges the church’s tendency toward classroom-style teaching, calling leaders instead to model, mentor, and equip others through lived experience and spiritual growth.Support the show

What happens when a season ends and you’re left asking the question so many leaders face: Now what? Jacqueline Clements shares how her path moved from performing on stage as a child, to years of focused motherhood and homeschooling, to stepping back into media and producing purpose-driven storytelling with her husband through major shifts like COVID.We dig into the leadership practices that made that reinvention possible. Jacqueline breaks down why she chooses to lead with intention rather than impulse, how kindness sets you apart in an unkind world, and why deep listening is one of the most practical leadership skills we can build. We also get candid about failure, pride, and the moment you realize you walked into rooms with the wrong posture, then the long work of becoming grounded and humble again.Thanks for listening!Click here to take the LeaderImpact Assessment and to receive the first chapter of Becoming a Leader of Impact by Braden Douglas. Remember, impact starts with you!

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.Support the show