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Welcome to Havilah’s Podcast where we're breaking the mold, shaking things up, and keeping it real! As a full-time minister for over two decades, women’s pastor at Bethel Church, and the heart behind Truth to Table, Havilah's got some serious truth bombs to drop. Get ready for real talk on life, family, relationships, ministry and more - no fluff, just truth. Brace yourself for laughter, blush-worthy moments, and plenty of ""hey, same here!"" revelations. Let's dive in! www.truthtotable.com ...
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In this episode, we dive into the heart of staying connected with God when life starts to feel like you’re just going through the motions. I totally get that feeling of knowing all the "right" things but missing that passion, that excitement for faith. Today, we’re breaking down the Lord’s Prayer, exploring how Jesus intended it to be a roadmap for…
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In this episode, I dive into the life-changing power of hearing God's voice. We’re kicking off a series called The Power and Purpose of Hearing God's Voice—exploring how tuning into God’s voice can transform every aspect of our lives. I share personal stories, including a recent conversation with my teenager about navigating life’s uncertainties, a…
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Hey friends! In this episode, we’re wrapping up our emotional health series with something extra fun – answering your questions! I’m joined by one of my favorite people, Caitlyn Zick, and together, we dive into your questions about navigating transitions, building new communities, and even managing emotions during life changes. We laugh, get real, …
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Welcome back to Havilah's Podcast! Today, we’re diving into emotional health with the amazing Wendy Backlund. Wendy shares her powerful testimony of overcoming emotional bondage and learning to align her emotions with God’s truth. We talk about how emotions can either rule your life or reveal deeper belief issues, and Wendy offers practical tips fo…
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I’m super excited about today’s conversation because we have Jenna Zint joining us to dive into decoding our emotions. Jenna shares her wisdom on understanding the emotions we all experience but sometimes struggle to name or navigate. We’re unpacking how to recognize these emotions, what they’re telling us, and how to respond in healthier, more emp…
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Hey everyone! In today's episode, we're diving into a topic that’s often overlooked—emotional health. We've all been there, riding that rollercoaster of highs and lows, and sometimes feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Last month, we tackled mental health, and now we’re turning our focus to emotional health because, honestly, they go hand in hand. So gra…
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Hey friends, it's Havilah! I’m so excited to wrap up this series where we've been diving deep into mental health and the church. I’m thrilled to have Dr. Stacey Lemmer with us, she’s a spirit-filled psychologist who’s going to help us merge the worlds of faith, mental health, and even medication. Dr. Stacey shares her journey into psychology and ho…
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Hey friends! In this episode, I'm discussing the topic of Christians and medication with Sarah Bott. We also broke down some practical self-care tips. For example, one of us finds watching something funny every day is a great way to boost those endorphins! We chat about how self-care looks different for everyone—whether it's playing video games, cu…
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In this episode, I'm joined by Chantelle Nelson, a therapeutic life coach who shares her journey of balancing motherhood, faith, and a professional life. We discuss the common struggle of feeling selfish for prioritizing self-care and how important it is to redefine self-care as essential, rather than indulgent. Chantelle offers insights on how to …
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Hey everyone! Welcome to the very first episode of our new series, Mental Health and The Church. For years, I've been getting emails and questions on the road about my mental health journey, especially my experience with postpartum depression. It's something we never really talked about in my faith community growing up, but I felt it was time to op…
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Today’s episode is a special one for me as I'm joined by my dad, Francis Anduso, to wrap up our “What Am I Doing With My Life” series. He’s not only been a huge influence in my life but also an incredible mentor in ministry. We dive into what it means to leave a legacy beyond material things, focusing instead on integrity and living a life true to …
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Hey everyone, welcome back to our What Am I Doing With My Life series! Today, we're diving deep into the effectiveness over influence and how both affect your purpose. I've always believed that it's not just about having a platform or a stage, but about living an effective life. We're going to explore what it truly means to be effective, and why th…
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Hey everyone! Today we dove into finding your unique voice in life with the incredible Lauren Vander Linden. Lauren shared how her life, juggling roles as a new mom, a business leader at a Fortune 250 company, and an author led her to discover and share her story of forgiveness and freedom from bitterness. In her book, "I Want to Move On," Lauren g…
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Today, we're diving into a topic that's super close to my heart – discovering our purpose with God. Our series, "What Am I Doing with My Life?" explores those moments when we ask ourselves, "Is this what I'm supposed to be doing?" I've asked myself that many times, and I'm sure you have too. If you're not questioning your path, you might be on auto…
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Hey friends! Today, we're kicking off a new series called "What Am I Doing with My Life?" where we'll dive into discovering purpose and finding meaning in our lives. In this episode, we delve into the big questions about purpose and calling. We'll explore how to recognize that you're in the right place at the right time, understand why you're here,…
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In the final episode of the series "Navigating Moral Failure in the Church," I'm talking about the five signs that lead to moral failure. I talk through the importance of self-awareness and proactive measures in protecting your own integrity. The five signs are: 1. Small compromises 2. Pride 3. Driving solo (going alone) 4. Living out of brokenness…
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Today I’m talking with my friend Debbie Mayes about her journey through her husband's affair and how the church reacted. Debbie shares insights on faith, healing, and the importance of compassionate care. Join us, leave comments, ask questions, and don't miss next week's continuation of our series on Moral Failure in the Church. I hope you enjoy to…
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Today Caitlin Zick and I are talking about the rise of moral failure incidents in the church and their impact on faith communities. By sharing our experiences, we hope to shed light on creating a safer, more accountable church culture. Success in ministry shouldn’t come at the cost of personal integrity. This conversation aims to empower us to buil…
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Hey friends, this month I'm staring a new series called Navigating Moral Failure in the Church. In this episode, I dive into the tough reality of what happens when the people we look up to in the church mess up. It's a hard topic, but I want to discuss the biblical perspective as well as what we can do to help prevent it. I hope you enjoy today’s e…
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In this episode, Jenna Zint and I share how we've balanced friendship and professional collaboration over nearly a decade of leadership. We talk about setting boundaries, communicating openly, and keeping work from overshadowing personal relationships. Join us for some practical insights and personal stories that will help you thrive in leadership …
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This week we’re looking at your questions! For this episode in my Women in Leadership series, I’m joined by Caitlin Zick as we discuss our different experiences as women in church leadership. I hope you enjoy today’s episode and join me for the next ones! You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/3pc1t6uaTtc If you are looking for more ways to…
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I’m continuing my Women in Leadership series, but this week I’m joined by Libby Gordon. We're discussing what we’ve learned about balancing Motherhood and Leadership to best help our children. I hope you enjoy today’s episode and join me for the next ones! You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/UcTbMeBQd18 If you are looking for more ways t…
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This series we’re talking about Women in Leadership. We're not just going to talk about who gets to lead but more about how we can lead with true purpose, the way God wants us to. It's all about being a servant first, which is something both men and women are meant to do. We’ll also look back at some incredible women from the early days of the chur…
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Hey friends! Today I'm excited to be talking with my core group about some of the practicals of creating your own core group of friends. We'll be sharing our own stories on how the group got started, what we’ve tried that has or hasn’t worked, and what we recommend for those starting your own group. I hope you enjoy today’s episode and join me for …
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Hey there, friends! In this episode of my podcast, I'm excited to chat with my core group and dive right into the heart of adult friendships. We'll be sharing our own stories about how we came together as a close-knit group, the real effort it takes to build those deep connections, and how our friendships have grown and changed over time. We'll tal…
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