Podcasts by Unhurried Living

Unhurried Living & An Unhurried Leader from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.137739

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast! Unhurried Living exists to help people rest deeper and live fuller so that they can lead better.

This is the first of eight episodes in Season 1 a...

Todd Hunter: Servant Leadership from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.136909

What does being a person of influence in the spirit of God's kingdom look like? How can we lead in our lives, our families, our workplace and our churches in the way of Jesus? This week's conversat...

Carol Taylor: Cultivating Spiritual Leadership in an Organization from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.086832

Is it possible to have a busy life that is also unhurried? Can our life with God and our work with God become more and more connected and fruitful? Listen to this week’s conversation with Dr. Carol...

Leading for Transformation from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.082548

Most of us know how to teach for information, but how do you lead a team or group for transformation? On this week’s podcast we will share with you our approach and our methods, drawing on our 25 y...

Casey Tygrett: Becoming Curious (A Spiritual Practice of Asking Questions) from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.079278

Curiosity is one of the most important qualities in a good leader. We’ve seen the fruit of that counsel in our life and work. Today we share a conversation that Alan enjoyed with Casey Tygrett abou...

James Bryan Smith: The Magnificent Story from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.074047

Alan Fadling talks with James Bryan Smith about his latest book, The Magnificent Story. We unpack what it means that the gospel of Jesus is good, beautiful and true here and now, not just someday.

Ten Ways to Unhurry Your Holidays from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.070643

In this episode, Alan unpacks ten practical ways to unhurry your holidays. These suggestions are not meant to add a whole lot more tasks to your already-too-long holiday to do list. Instead, we hop...

Nine Practical Challenges to Living Less Hurried from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.068128

Last year we polled our community and asked them a key question: “What is the biggest challenge you face right now in living a more unhurried life?” We got some great responses. We arranged the res...

Priorities: Keeping First Things First from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.063202

This is the fourth in a five-part series sharing answers to the question: "What is the biggest challenge you face right now in living a more unhurried life?" Today's topic is PRIORITIES.

Eight Simple Ways to Bless People from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.059308

In this mini-sode, we share eight simple ways you can bless people. These mini-ministries can be done as you live your real, day-to-day life. These are drawn from a resource Unhurried Living produ...

Reservoir Leadership - Influencing from a Full Soul (Minisode) from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.055470

What's it like to be a reservoir kind of person? Wouldn’t you like to live, relate and serve from a place of fullness, rather than continuing to pour out the last drop from your ever-emptying cup?

Addiction: Emotional Deficit Spending from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.054430

We’re talking about “Addiction” today. This isn’t so much about the substances, or relationships, or activities to which we find ourselves addicted. It’s more of a conversation about how the dynami...

The Fruit of the Spirit Are Not a To Do List from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.048699

Join us on our podcast today as we talk about our "normal condition" and about living from within the source of it all...God Himself.

10,000 Minutes: Following Jesus All Week Long (Tim Timmons) from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.045290

(A blank section in the podcast was repaired mid-day Monday, June 4. Sorry for the inconvenience.)

A conversation between Alan and Grammy nominated recording artist (and friend), Tim Timmo...

Paving the Way for Ministry Expansion: Leading Like Jesus (Part 1 of 3) from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.043641

In today’s episode, I introduce a strategic pattern in the gospel of Luke. Every moment of ministry expansion or development in the life of Jesus is preceded by and grows out of a significant momen...

Inhaling Grace: A 60-Day Unhurried Living Devotional from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.037420

In this episode we look at grace. One of our mentors, Wayne Anderson, often reminded us that we are not only saved by grace, but we serve by grace, lead by grace, live by grace. In other words, th...

Vulnerability & Identity: Experiencing Love as the Center from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.035786

Have you ever felt embarrassed, humiliated or ashamed? That’s a silly question. We have all felt that way at one time or another. Today, we’re looking at the vulnerability that accompanies those dy...

Invitation: Jesus' Question That Changes Everything from 2022-02-21T22:38:59.033889

A common approach to living the Christian life is to focus on our own faith, our own practices, our own faithfulness. The emphasis in the story of scripture always begins with God—God’s great faith...

The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction (Justin Whitmel Earley) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.989778

Much of our lives are lived by habits. Some of them are bad ones and tend to be life-draining. Some of them are good and help us really live. In today’s episode, Alan will share a recent conversati...

Chris Heuertz: Solitude, Silence, Stillness & The Sacred Enneagram, Part 2 from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.986897

In his book, "The Sacred Enneagram", Chris Heuertz states, “Real transformation takes place when we pair the self-awareness that the Enneagram stimulates with the silence of contemplative practice....

Refreshing our Vision of Time: Dealing With Hurry Sickness from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.984285

Today we share about hurry sickness and how to find balance, optimal balance. How do you decide how to prioritize your life? And are these even the right questions to begin with? Let’s talk about ...

How to Plan a Restful Vacation from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.980396

We recently returned home from a dream 34th anniversary vacation trip to Italy and Spain. It was beautiful, we saw amazing sights, and we were gone long enough to disengage from work and to come ba...

People-Focused or Thing-Focused Prayer (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 4) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.977707

Welcome to an Inhaling Grace audiobook episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast.

The Work of God Redefined (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 6) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.973914

Welcome to an Inhaling Grace audiobook episode of the Unhurried Living podcast.

Following Jesus: Two Options (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 8) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.970443

Welcome to an Inhaling Grace audiobook episode of the Unhurried Living podcast.

Navigating Change with Confidence from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.969474

The message at the center of our new book "What Does Your Soul Love" is the invitation and opportunity to change, to be transformed. That’s the idea we’ll focus on today on the Unhurried Living Po...

Intentional Soul Care (Unhurried Dynamic One) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.965908

The statistics on anxiety, depression and stress are becoming more disturbing. According to a recent Gallup poll about 1/3 of the world’s population are feeling stressed and worried. In the U.S. th...

Rooted God-Given Identity (Unhurried Dynamic Three) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.962357

When it comes to our kingdom influence, insecurity is one of our great enemies. But there’s a practical question to ask: What will we do with our insecurity? Where does our confidence come from? Wh...

Managing Our Omnipresent Smartphones from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.954147

Last Fall, Alan was grateful to make an eight-day retreat after a very full season of ministry. In the course of that retreat, he learned a lot about his level of engagement with his smartphone. He...

Authority That Serves (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 13) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.953310

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast. Today, Alan shares another Inhaling Grace audiobook episode. We pray that these might be a few moments of remembering God’s grace that is with you, here and...

Grace and Peace: The Abundant Basics (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 15) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.949734

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast. Today, Alan is sharing an Inhaling Grace audiobook episode. We pray that these might be a few moments of remembering God’s grace that is with you, here and ...

How the First Christians Did Church (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 17) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.945987

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast. Today, we are sharing another Inhaling Grace audiobook episode. We pray these might be a few moments of remembering God’s grace that is with you, here and n...

The New Has Come (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 19) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.942401

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast. Today, we are sharing another Inhaling Grace audiobook episode. We pray these might be a few moments of remembering God’s grace that is with you, here and n...

Managing Leadership Anxiety (Alan with Steve Cuss) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.941526

Over the years, one of my great challenges as a leader has been the dynamic of anxiety: my own and the anxiety of those I serve. Too often in the past, anxiety has been an engine that drove my lead...

The Power of Cooperative Relationships (Alan with Greg Holder) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.937809

We are living in one of the most polarizing times in terms of the public conversation that I can remember in forty years of adult life. And we are being invited to be the people of God in this very...

This Too Shall Last: Finding Grace When Suffering Lingers (Gem with KJ Ramsey) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.935257

Many of us treat suffering like a problem to fix. Simply put, we’d rather not suffer at all, but if we do, we prefer it to be short. But what if our pain or suffering linger? What if it doesn’t go ...

When Narcissism Comes to Church (Alan with Chuck DeGroat) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.932278

We’ve seen the news stories and heard the rumors. Maybe we ourselves have been hurt by a narcissistic church leader. It’s easy to throw the term around and diagnose others from afar—but what is nar...

Meeting God in Loneliness (Gem with Jason Gaboury) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.927021

“To be human is to be lonely.” Jason Gaboury was deeply affected by these words from his spiritual director. Most of us have experienced loneliness multiple times over the course of our lives. And ...

Transforming Leaders: An Unexpected Pathway (Alan with Steve Macchia) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.885929

As leaders, there are things about us we want to see changed. But sometimes, instead of changing what is unpleasant or difficult for us, God chooses instead to be graciously and lovingly present to...

The Way of Presence (Alan with Casey Tygrett) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.881659

The Way of Presence: The Empowering Reality of God-With-Us launches September 8. Today, I'm sharing here a
conversation with my friend and fellow author, Casey Tygrett, about the book and its l...

What is the Church? (Alan with Tim Soerens) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.878098

What is the purpose of the church? Why does it exist and what is on God’s heart as far as its aims? As of the airing of this episode, I have not been part of an in-person gathering of church for mo...

Longing for Revival (Alan with James Choung) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.874727

In the book Longing For Revival, authors James Choung and Ryan Pfeiffer remind us of a simple and encouraging reality: Revival begins with God. It happens in our lives and we cooperate with what Go...

Engaging the Enneagram for Formation (Gem with Mary Linam) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.873911

The Enneagram has been more widely circulating for a few years now and most of us have a basic understanding of the types. But once you learn the types, the real question is, so what? What do I now...

A Creative Process for Spiritual Growth: Inviso (Gem with Brenda Renderos) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.870445

We live in a visual culture. Just a few years ago the Internet Trends Report shared that an average of 1.8 billion images were uploaded to the internet daily. That adds up to 657 billion photos in ...

Entering the New Year with Intention and Grace (Gem with Kathryn Carrington) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.866809

Today, we are going to talk about easing into the new year with gentleness and grace. This is much needed after making it through 2020. What does 2021 hold for us? We don’t know what circumstances ...

The Leader in You (Gem with Ebony S. Small) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.863540

Along the way, God uses our life experiences to form us and to help us lead from an authentic and healthy place. The power of God’s presence is not just for your benefit but also for all in your sp...

Journey of the Soul (Alan with Bill Gaultiere) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.862539

When it comes to talking about and understanding our life with God, I’ve long loved the image of a journey as a way of talking about it. Our life of faith isn’t merely a static set of beliefs to de...

The Lyrical Life of Jesus (Alan with Michael Card) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.859307

A mentor of mine would often say something like this: “The Christian life is not mainly something I believe or a group to which I belong. The Christian life is somebody with whom I enjoy a living, ...

Lead Like It Matters to God (Alan with Rich Stearns) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.855772

Leadership matters to God. The way leaders lead matters perhaps more to God. We who would serve the people of God as leaders are invited to do so in the way of Jesus—the Spirit of Jesus. We often ...

After Doubt (Alan with A. J. Swoboda) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.852144

Recently, I had a very encouraging conversation with my friend, A. J. Swoboda about his latest book titled After Doubt. It’s a beautiful invitation into the sorts of reconstruction that many of us ...

How to Plan a Restful Vacation (Summer of Unhurried Favorites) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.847696

Over the summer, we are sharing ten episodes of our podcast we’re calling “Unhurried Favorites.” Today we’re sharing “How to Take a Restful Vacation.” This may seem odd considering we are still kne...

The Next Right Thing (Gem with Emily P. Freeman) (Summer of Unhurried Favorites) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.844119

Over the summer, we are sharing ten episodes of our podcast we’re calling “Unhurried Favorites.” Today we’re sharing “The Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman.” Emily is another trusted and wise ...

Attachment and Attunement (Gem with Rev. Summer Gross) (Summer of Unhurried Favorites) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.839785

Over the summer, we have shared nine episodes of our podcast we called “Unhurried Favorites.” Today is our tenth and final summer favorite and we’re sharing “Attachment and Attunement: Finding Hom...

Relaunching the Unhurried Living Podcast from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.836174

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast. You’re invited to listen to leadership conversations that will help you to develop healthy rhythms of rest and work, and to live fuller in friendship with G...

Insecurity and Our Hurried Souls from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.832625

Alan and friends, Darrell Warner and Matt Fogle, share a great conversation about the issue of identity. In his book, "An Unhurried Leader", Alan wrote about how doing our work to prove our worth ...

Space with God for Our Hurried Souls from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.828984

Today, I’m sharing a great conversation I had recently with my friends, Darrell Warner and Matt Fogle about how we make space to notice and respond to God’s presence in our busy lives. So often as ...

The Soul of a Hero (Stephen Arterburn) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.828084

Today, I’m sharing a great conversation I had recently with Stephen Arterburn about a book he and David Stoop have written: The Soul of a Hero. This theme is so prevalent in our culture. So many of...

When Everything's on Fire (Brian Zahnd) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.790482

Today, I’m talking with Brian Zahnd about his latest book "When Everything’s On Fire". The subtitle is Faith Forged From the Ashes. Brian’s book speaks to just how much this season in which we foun...

Aging Faithfully (Alice Fryling) from 2022-02-21T22:38:58.788720

Today's Unhurried Living episode is on a theme that a lot of us work pretty hard to avoid: aging. We’d much rather talk about how to stay young than address the realities of growing older. I celebr...

Restless Devices (Felicia Wu Song) from 2022-02-21T08:00

Remember when devices were not omnipresent in our lives. Life before email, before text messages, before mobile phones and personal computers. It feels like a completely different era of life and h...

Practicing Silence in a Noisy World from 2022-02-14T08:00

Today on the Unhurried Living Podcast, we’re talking about the spiritual practice of silence. We’ve heard lots of authors and spiritual writers talk about how important the practice of silence is, ...

Working for God or Working with God from 2021-12-13T08:00

In the last chapter of An Unhurried Leader, I talked about the difference between our working for God and working with God. There is a way for us to do our work in a way that imagines God is elsewh...

Slowing to the Pace of Love from 2021-11-29T08:00

Think about the stories when Jesus and his disciples are on their way somewhere. The disciples often seem agenda-oriented and, therefore, they become quite frustrated when Jesus keeps stopping to t...

The Monastic Heart (Sr. Joan Chittister) from 2021-11-22T08:00

Welcome Sister Joan Chittister to the Unhurried Living Podcast where we are talking about her latest book, "The Monastic Heart" where she offers simple, practical, deep wisdom. You know when someon...

Unhurried is Time Enough for What Matters from 2021-11-15T08:00

Unhurried is about making time in our lives for what matters most. The irony is that when we are frantically busy, we often run past what (and who) matters most in our lives. We can learn to slow d...

A Spacious Life (Ashley Hales) from 2021-10-25T07:00

In today’s episode, Alan speaks with Ashley Hales about her new book A Spacious Life. You’ll hear a lot of intersections between her good thoughts here and Alan’s first book, An Unhurried Life. Ala...

Productivity and Our Hurried Souls from 2021-10-18T07:00

Today, I’m sharing a great conversation I had recently with my friends, Jeb Shore and John Freeman about how our obsession with productivity impacts the level of hurry in our souls. In An Unhurried...

Being With God (A.J. Sherrill) from 2021-10-11T07:00

In today’s episode, Alan talks with fellow author, A. J. Sherrill about contemplative prayer. It’s such a timely practice for our frantic, hurried world today. We really do need wise mentor and coa...

Hope Always (Matthew Sleeth) from 2021-09-27T07:00

Today, Alan talks with Dr. Matthew Sleeth about his latest book, Hope Always: How to Be A Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide. It’s a difficult but timely theme. We’ve been living through a seas...

Anxiety and Our Hurried Souls from 2021-09-20T11:15

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast. Today, Alan is talking with friends Jeb Shore and John Freeman about the effect of hurry on our souls and the correlation that people make between anxiety a...

Emotionally Healthy Discipleship (Pete Scazzero) from 2021-09-13T07:00

Hey friends. Welcome to episode 192 of the Unhurried Living Podcast. We're hopeful that our time together will help you rediscover an unhurried way of life and leadership. Today we are sharing a c...

Looking Back with Gratitude from 2021-08-30T07:00

As the old adage says, “Laughter is the Best Medicine.” And we completely agree. And we’d like to propose that you could replace the word “laughter” with the word “gratitude” and the phrase still w...

Relaunching the Unhurried Living Podcast (Gem interviews Alan) from 2021-08-23T07:00

Last week, we shared the news that we’ll be launching a new podcast with Gem as host. It will be called “I Can Do That!” We will also be relaunching the Unhurried Living podcast with Alan as host. ...

Introducing the I Can Do That! Podcast from 2021-08-16T07:00

Growth is good. This is one of our undercurrent beliefs here at Unhurried Living. So I am excited to share with you that this podcast is growing, or I guess I should say, multiplying! We’re going t...

What Does Your Soul Love? Part 2 (Summer of Unhurried Favorites) from 2021-07-26T07:00

Over the summer, we are sharing ten episodes of our podcast we’re calling “Unhurried Favorites.” Today we’re sharing “What Does Your Soul Love, Part 2.” In this episode Gem and I unpack the second ...

What Does Your Soul Love? Part 1 (Summer of Unhurried Favorites) from 2021-07-19T07:00

Over the summer, we are sharing ten episodes of our podcast we’re calling “Unhurried Favorites.” Today we’re sharing “What Does Your Soul Love, Part 1.” In this episode Alan and I unpack the first ...

The Common Rule (Alan with Justin Whitmel Earley (Summer of Unhurried Favorites) from 2021-07-12T07:00

Over the summer, we are sharing ten episodes of our podcast we’re calling “Unhurried Favorites.” Today we’re sharing “The Common Rule” with author Justin Whitmel Earley. A key focus for continually...

Attachment to God (Alan & Gem with Jim Wilder) (Summer of Unhurried Favorites) from 2021-06-28T07:00

Over the summer, we are sharing ten episodes of our podcast we’re calling “Unhurried Favorites.” Today we’re sharing “Attachment to God” with author Jim Wilder. Gem and I had an encouraging and ver...

Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison (Richella Parham) (Summer of Unhurried Favorites) from 2021-06-21T07:00

Over the summer, we are sharing ten episodes of our podcast we’re calling “Unhurried Favorites.” Today we’re sharing “Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison with Richella Parham.” Richella is a w...

Intentional Soul Care (Summer of Unhurried Favorites) from 2021-06-14T07:00

Over the summer, we are sharing ten episodes of our podcast we’re calling “Unhurried Favorites.” Today we’re sharing “Intentional Soul Care.” I’ve often said that one of the greatest challenges for...

The Deeply Formed Life from 2021-05-31T07:00

Here at Unhurried Living, we are often trying to find any number of ways to invite you into the depth of the work God wants to do both in you and through you for the good of others. One of Paul’s p...

The Deeply Formed Life (Alan with Rich Villodas) from 2021-05-31T07:00

Here at Unhurried Living, we are often trying to find any number of ways to invite you into the depth of the work God wants to do both in you and through you for the good of others. One of Paul’s p...

Embodying our Faith (Gem with Sarah Panther) from 2021-05-24T07:00

The connection between our minds and our bodies is undeniable. And even though the scientific world confirms this, practically speaking, we don’t always know how to make the most of this God-design...

Practices of a Healthy Church (Alan with Jason Feffer) from 2021-05-17T07:00

If you’re a follower of Christ, and most of you who listen to this podcast would likely describe yourself that way, a big part of that experience is church. The church is a gathering of fellow-stud...

The Neuroscience of Creativity (Gem with Amy Pierson) from 2021-05-10T07:00

Today we find ourselves at the intersection of neuroscience and creativity
with my friend, Amy Pierson. Amy firmly believes that creativity cracks open the soul, each and every one of us is Go...

The Art of Letting Go (Gem with Marla Christian) from 2021-04-26T07:00

Letting go is hard, isn’t it? For most of us, it’s about admitting that we aren’t in control, and that is difficult. My dear friend, Marla Christian, is with me today and we’re going to talk about ...

Unhindered Abundance (Alan with Ken Baugh) from 2021-04-19T07:00

Today, I’m talking with Ken Baugh about his new book, Unhindered Abundance. I think you’ll find help for how to enter more deeply into the very good life to which you’ve been invited. That’s our fo...

Musings on Beauty and Courage (Gem with Morgan Harper Nichols) from 2021-04-12T07:00

I have long believed the practice of gratitude and looking back in discernment is crucial for a well-lived life. In Morgan Harper Nichols’ new book, "How Far You Have Come", we are invited to notic...

Two Spiritual Directors Respond to Questions (Gem with Stacey Green) from 2021-03-29T07:00

Today my friend and spiritual director, Stacey Green, is with me and we will be responding to some spiritual direction and formation questions that we received via social media. We’re going to inte...

Nine Questions for Spiritual Leaders (Alan with Tim Morey) from 2021-03-22T07:00

Today, I’m talking with a fellow leader and friend, Tim Morey, about his recently released book titled Planting a Church Without Losing Your Soul. Maybe you’re a church planter. If so, this episode...

Growing in Empathy (Gem with Kristi Gaultiere) from 2021-03-15T07:00

Empathy. This is a much needed and seemingly ignored dynamic in cultural conversations. However, today we are going to bring it down to the personal…our own lives. What is empathy? Why is it import...

Where Prayer Becomes Real (Alan with Kyle Strobel) from 2021-02-22T08:00

Most of you in our listening community are people who pray. Or at least people who have prayed. You may be grateful for the opportunity to come into the presence of God. Your prayer may feel fruit...

Soul Care for Wounded Healers (Gem with Bethany Hiser) from 2021-02-15T08:00

Burnout. This a most unwelcome word. And an even less welcome dynamic. But our guest today, Bethany Hiser, found herself smack in the middle of it. A social worker, jail chaplain and justice advoca...

Prayer in the Night (Alan with Tish Harrison Warren) from 2021-01-25T08:00

We continue to find ourselves in unsettling times, don’t we? I’m sure I don’t need to unpack that any further for you, right? Many of us have struggled with what prayer looks like in this season wh...

Uncovering Hope in a Broken World (Gem with Nikole Lim) from 2021-01-18T12:23:43

My guest today is Nikole Lim and she’s written a book entitled, Liberation is Here. Nikole weaves together a narrative of God’s grace and healing amid fear and trauma. Her journey proves that liber...

Reforesting Faith (Gem & Alan with Matthew Sleeth) from 2021-01-11T08:00

Creation is a living masterpiece of God. It is full of life, beauty and vitality. And maybe one of God’s greatest creative expressions is a tree. They are the longest-lived of God’s creations. They...

Discernment: The Benefits of Looking Back (2018 replay episode) from 2020-12-28T08:05

This episode is airing on the last Monday of 2020. I know that many can’t wait to put this year behind us and hope for a better 2021. But just as true as it is that 2020 was a hard year full of tro...

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (Replay with John Mark Comer) from 2020-12-21T08:05

Last December Alan interviewed John Mark Comer. His episode has remained near the top of our 10 most downloaded shows. So we thought we’d replay it for you today. I think it’s because John Mark is ...

The Power of Speaking Simply (Alan Fadling) from 2020-12-14T08:05

We live in a profoundly wordy world. I sometimes feel utterly surrounded by words: social media, emails, text messages, news feeds, websites, television, radio. And it seems rare that words are bei...

Never Settle (Alan with Greg Holder) from 2020-11-30T08:05

Author, Greg Holder, in his book Never Settle, suggests that “while we don’t consciously choose a less-than-life, it happens.

Little by little, we start putting down roots in a land of les...

Live the Questions (Gem interviewed by Yohonna Smith on Girl’s Talking Life Podcast) from 2020-11-23T08:05

Can you believe that What Does Your Soul Love? released just a little over a year ago? With 2020 being what it is, that seems like an entire lifetime ago. Today, I’m sharing with you a bonus episod...

Tempered Resilience (Alan with Tod Bolsinger) from 2020-11-16T08:05

Most of us would agree that 2020 continues to be one of the most trying years in our adult lives. So much change. So much pain. So much conflict. I’m talking to a lot of leaders these days who are ...

Open or Closed: Welcoming an Expansive View of God (A Spiritual Practice with Gem) from 2020-10-26T07:05

2020 has been a rough year. And that is an understatement. It may seem counterintuitive to at least some of us, but one thing that can help us is to see this year up against the expansive backdrop ...

The Possibility of Prayer (Alan with John Starke) from 2020-10-19T07:10

There are so many reasons we might feel that cultivating a deep life of prayer is just impossible. We feel too busy. We feel we don’t deserve such a life. We imagine that kind of prayer is for some...

Try Softer (Gem with Aundi Kolber) from 2020-10-12T07:10

The subtitle of Aundi Kolber’s book, Try Softer, is “A fresh approach to move us out of anxiety, stress, and survival mode—and into a life of connection and joy.” Now, who doesn’t need that?! Aundi...

Resilient Americans (Gem with Diane Cox) from 2020-09-28T07:15:05

“Anything that alienates and divides us leaves us weak and exposed to disaster. Simple human compassion is more essential to our national resilience and strength than most of us recognize.” Today, ...

Finding Life After Traumatic Loss (Alan with Mel Lawrenz, A Chronicle of Grief from 2020-09-21T07:10:12

The theme of today’s episode is grief, and especially grief related to
traumatic loss. As a culture, we’re not very comfortable with or even very good at grieving. But we are facing a great dea...

Immanuel Journaling (Gem with Sungshim Loppnow) from 2020-09-14T07:10:09

Sungshim came to America from Korea at the age of 29. Being an immigrant and struggling with emotional deficits from her childhood left her isolated and insecure. Her search for God and her self-di...

The Way Up is Down (Gem with Marlena Graves) from 2020-08-31T07:15:03

Our guest today is Marlena Graves, author of The Way Up Is Down. In her own words: “…we’ll explore ways in which God is calling you and me to surrender continually to being emptied and then filled ...

Growing Deep Leadership Roots (Alan with Jerome Daley) from 2020-08-24T07:15:19

Many of you who listen to this podcast are leaders in business, church, nonprofit and other organizational settings. Others of you may not have a leadership title, but you live a leadership life…a ...

Attachment and Attunement: Finding Homebase in the Heart of God (Gem with Rev. Summer Gross) from 2020-08-17T07:15:05

Summer is another beautiful soul that Gem has met on Instagram. Last year Gem and Summer had the treat of meeting each other in person at a conference in the Midwest. Summer is a caring and wise li...

The Sacred Overlap (Alan with J.R. Briggs) from 2020-08-10T07:15:02

We are living in a season where “us and them” thinking can be very tempting. Political differences, racial tensions, generational and even religious differences can push us to build thick walls we ...

Releasing Frustrations and Embracing Joy (Gem & Alan with Cindy Bunch) from 2020-07-27T07:15:11

When we experience frustrations in daily life, many of us hold ourselves to blame. Self-criticism is often our default setting. But we can have a more gracious posture toward ourselves. Our guest, ...

Soul Care in African American Practice (Gem with Barbara Peacock) from 2020-07-20T07:15:07

In her new book, Soul Care in African American Practice, Dr. Barbara L. Peacock illustrates a journey of prayer, spiritual direction, and soul care from an African American perspective. She reflect...

Analog Church (Alan with Jay Kim) from 2020-07-13T07:15:16

In my coaching, consulting and leadership training work, I have the privilege of interacting with Christian leaders around the world. And one thing is clear: our experience of church has radically ...

Attachment to God (Gem & Alan with Jim Wilder, Renovated) from 2020-06-29T07:15:05

Christian faith has often focused on right beliefs and right choices as the key to personal growth. But biblical evidence and modern brain science show that our character is shaped more by whom we ...

Sustainable Leadership (Alan with Alan Briggs) from 2020-06-23T07:15:14

How do we live in a way that doesn’t leave us drained and weary? How do we lead from places of refreshment and vitality instead?

Alan recently enjoyed a great conversation about “sustain...

Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory (Alan with Tod Bolsinger) from 2020-06-15T07:15:02

No one is going to argue that we have entered uncharted territory with the ongoing dynamics of COVID-19, and then with the painful wounds of injustice that are being rightly protested. It’s a seaso...

Being with God…Together (Gem with Diana Shiflett) from 2020-06-15T03:24:35

Many of our listeners are leaders and it can be easy for any of us to fall into the groove of teaching or leading for mere information or knowledge…and not into the deeper levels of formation and c...

To Hell with the Hustle (Alan with Jefferson Bethke) from 2020-05-18T07:15:24

Alan loved getting the opportunity to talk with a fellow author about the challenge of hurry in our world today. Today, we're sharing his recent conversation with Jeff Bethke, author of To Hell Wit...

A Framework for Change from 2020-05-14T07:15:05

Today we’re sharing a five part framework for change. We’ve been using this process in our own lives for years and it has kept us on track.

Last Fall, our book What Does Your Soul Love? wa...

Peace is a Who, Not a What from 2020-04-28T07:15:09

The radical changes to our lives and our work continue as we stay home and distance ourselves to slow the spread of the coronavirus. We don’t know how this has impacted your emotions, but we’ve wre...

Movies are Prayers (Gem with Josh Larsen) from 2020-04-13T07:15:01

According to our guest, Josh Larsen, “Films and faith have been intertwined in my head since childhood. As a practicing film critic, I hope to encourage other Christians in a nuanced, aesthetically...

Our Good Shepherd (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 20) from 2020-03-30T07:15:28

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast. Today, we are sharing another Inhaling Grace audiobook episode. We pray that these might be a few moments of remembering God’s grace that is with you, here ...

The Most Personal is the Most Universal (Gem with Morgan Harper Nichols) from 2020-03-23T07:15:02

“A celebration of hope. An encounter with grace. A restoration of the heart. A healing of wounds. An anthem of freedom. All Along You Were Blooming is the ultimate love letter from the pen of popul...

Coronavirus: Processing Your Thoughts and Feelings from 2020-03-16T07:15:13

We know that you all have been inundated with information about COVID-19 this past week. Our intention in this brief podcast is to come alongside you as you process what is occurring in the world a...

Becoming an Ordinary Mystic (Gem & Alan with Albert Haase) from 2020-02-24T08:15:14

You are in for a real treat today. We could not have enjoyed our conversation with Father Albert Haase more that we did. He is a truly engaging presence and you will not want to miss what he says a...

Grace-Inspired Generosity (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 18) from 2020-02-17T08:15:07

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast. Today, we are sharing another Inhaling Grace audiobook episode. We pray these might be a few moments of remembering God’s grace that is with you, here and n...

Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison (Gem with Richella Parham) from 2020-02-10T08:15:17

Personality. Achievements. Skills. Relationships. Appearance. Richella Parham was haunted by thoughts of not measuring up. She writes, “No matter how well-intentioned the teachings or pithy the adv...

The Winding Path of Transformation (Alan with Jeff Tacklind) from 2020-01-27T08:15:03

When you dream about growing in your spiritual life—in your communion with God, do you imagine it as a relatively straight and upward journey? Progress at every new stage and season? Or, have you c...

A Family Resemblance (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 16) from 2020-01-20T08:15:04

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast. Today, Alan Fadling sharing another Inhaling Grace audiobook episode. We pray that these might be a few moments of remembering God’s grace that is with you,...

How to Move Through Our Fears from 2020-01-13T08:15:12

In "What Does Your Soul Love?", the chapter on fear contains these words:

When we’re little the list of things we fear may be quaint: the dark, the
boogeyman, spiders, the mean dog nex...

Practice: Remembering Grace from 2019-12-30T08:15:03

Last year, Alan wrote and released Inhaling Grace. One of the big ideas in this little book is that gratitude is exhaling the grace we inhale. A mentor of ours reminded us often that just as surely...

Strong to Serve (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 14) from 2019-12-23T08:15:02

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast. Alan is sharing another Inhaling Grace audiobook episode today. We pray that these might be a few moments of remembering God’s grace that is with you, here ...

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (Alan with John Mark Comer) from 2019-12-16T08:15:04

Two years ago, I made a new friend. We had lunch together here in Orange County, myself, him and his wife. I heard some of his story about his ministry as a pastor in Portland, Oregon, but then I f...

Service: Presence for the Sake of Others (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 12) from 2019-11-25T08:15:01

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast. Today, Alan Fadling is sharing another Inhaling Grace audiobook episode. We pray it might be a few moments of remembering God’s grace that is with you, here...

The Practice of Unpacking from 2019-11-18T08:15:03

There are numerous reasons for us to be tired, stressed or overwhelmed on any given day. However, that stress is often brought on by our own thoughts or behaviors. We've learned to stop being the o...

The Essence of Unhurried Living (Our Three Dynamics) from 2019-11-11T08:15:15

Today is the 100th episode of The Unhurried Living Podcast! Over the course of our previous 99 episodes you’ve heard us utter the same six words every single time: Rest deeper, live fuller, lead be...

Our Father’s Resources (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 11) from 2019-10-28T07:15:07

Welcome to an Inhaling Grace audiobook episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast.

Strategic Personal Influence (Unhurried Dynamic Two) from 2019-10-21T07:15:02

Many talk about the importance of leadership, in the church and in the
world in general. In fact, I wrote An Unhurried Leader because we really care about good leadership.

Now there ar...

Welcomed Into God’s Presence (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, pt. 10) from 2019-10-14T07:15:36

Welcome to an Inhaling Grace audiobook episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast.

The Surprising Grace of Insecurity (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 9) from 2019-09-30T07:15:14

Welcome to an Inhaling Grace audiobook episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast.

What Does Your Soul Love (Pt. 2) from 2019-09-23T07:15:10

We are diving into part two of our discussion on our new book, What Does Your Soul Love? When it comes to our life in Christ, change is part of the invitation. Transformation is essential to the jo...

What Does Your Soul Love? (Part 1) from 2019-09-16T07:15:05

This week and next we are going to share some key insights from our new book, What Does Your Soul Love? Today we’ll discuss desire, resistance, vulnerability and truth on the Unhurried Living Podcast.

Sustainable Spiritual Leadership: An Opportunity from 2019-08-26T07:00:22

One of our deep passions as an organization is the spiritual wellness and vitality of leaders. This strategic focus lies at the heart of what we do in our writing, our speaking and our training. Th...

Why Does God Bless You? (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 7) from 2019-08-19T07:00:09

Welcome to an *Inhaling Grace* audiobook episode of the Unhurried Living podcast.

Finding Beauty in Dry Places from 2019-08-13T03:15:26

The desert has always been my least favorite geography. I live within 25 minutes of a beach and within 90 minutes of the mountains. I am also about 90 minutes away from the desert, but I had to loo...

Cultivating a Productive Rhythm of Action and Contemplation from 2019-07-29T07:00:08

Last Fall, I made an eight-day silent retreat at Eastern Point Retreat House in Gloucester, Mass. While I was there, I came across a book I’d read a long time back: Parker Palmer’s The Active Life....

Words That Bless (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 5) from 2019-07-22T07:00:41

Here are the next three devotionals from Inhaling Grace. May you sense the real presence of God shepherding you as you listen.

Wisdom: Listening, Maturing, and Productivity from 2019-07-15T07:00:16

Most mornings our backyard is a cacophony of birdsong. We have an unrelenting mockingbird who sings at the top of his lungs, sometimes beginning well before dawn.

Combined with some bounci...

God-Focused or Me-Focused Prayer (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 3) from 2019-06-24T11:00

Welcome to an Inhaling Grace audiobook episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast.

Emily P. Freeman: The Next Right Thing from 2019-06-17T10:00

Our guest today is Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author, Emily P. Freeman. Her latest book is called The Next Right Thing, which just happens to have the same name as her podcast. Through her podc...

I Lack Nothing (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 2) from 2019-06-10T08:00

Welcome to an Inhaling Grace audiobook episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast. Here are the next three devotionals from Inhaling Grace. May you sense the real presence of God shepherding you as yo...

Being Well-Shepherded (Inhaling Grace Audiobook, Part 1) from 2019-05-27T08:00

In the Fall of 2018, we published our first Unhurried Living devotional called Inhaling Grace. We’ve appreciated the encouraging response we’ve received since then. Over the next few months, we’ll ...

Holy Hurry and Unholy Unhurry from 2019-05-20T08:00

We often talk here about how a hurried soul costs us more than we realize, and that an unhurried soul is a way of following the genius of Jesus’ way of life and work. But there is a hurry that is a...

Chris Heuertz: Solitude, Silence, Stillness & The Sacred Enneagram, Part 1 from 2019-04-22T08:00

In his book, "The Sacred Enneagram", Chris Heuertz states, “Real transformation takes place when we pair the self-awareness that the Enneagram stimulates with the silence of contemplative practice....

Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation (Phileena Heuertz) from 2019-03-25T08:00

I enter today’s conversation with great anticipation. I’ve recently read Mindful Silence by Phileena Heuertz and cannot wait for you all to learn from her. She’s such a wealth of wisdom and heart. ...

Peace as an Operating System from 2019-03-11T08:00

Have you noticed that there is a lot of anxiety out there these days? Whether explicit and obvious, or implicit and underlying, many of us are feeling anxious or stressed. But we follow Someone who...

Simplicity: Decluttering Your Life from 2019-02-25T09:00

We can’t help ourselves. We are going to join the conversation on Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. If you haven’t seen the Netflix show or read the book, that’s ok. We’re going pass through the subject o...

Preparing for an Unhurried Lent from 2019-02-11T09:01

Living more faithfully into our following of Jesus involves saying the right “Yeses” and the right “Noes.” In a
little less than a month, Christians around the world will be saying “No” in som...

Remain: The Unremarkable, Remarkable Branch from 2019-01-28T09:00

A few years ago we spent a long weekend in a beautiful home on a vineyard. While visiting the Napa region of CA, we had the treat of being hosted by a master gardener. We ate beautiful food and dra...

Four Common Barriers to Leadership Effectiveness from 2019-01-14T09:00

A new year full of plenty of new opportunities. However, with opportunities also come some common obstacles that can get in the way of making real, productive progress. That’s where we are headed t...

Looking Ahead – Navy SEAL Tactics for Creating New Year’s Intentions from 2018-12-31T09:00

A few months ago we were in Germany leading a conference for Navy Chaplains. And as I pondered and prayed about our time together a phrase came floating up from my memory banks: “Slow is smooth and...

Discernment-The Benefits of Looking Back from 2018-12-17T09:00

Alan and I take walks a few times a week. And most of the time we have these amazing conversations that lead to me saying, “We should have been recording this! This could have been a podcast!” We’v...

Subversive Sabbath: The Surprising Power of Rest from 2018-11-19T09:00

Welcome to today's podcast on rest, a conversation with author and theologian, A.J. Swoboda. Our conversation stems around the idea of rest and how it is built into the very fabric of God's beauti...

The Power of Mentored Community from 2018-10-22T08:00

In this episode we look at community and what it means to be mentored within the communities in which we engage, live, work, and play. How does the posture of that community impact our spiritual g...

Leaders as Servants: "Be Chief" Interview with Rick Miller from 2018-09-24T08:00

Today we are visiting with Rick Miller, author of "Be Chief: It's a Choice, Not a Title" and discussing the difference between being in a POSITION of influence versus being a PERSON of influence.

Listening Prayer: Living in the Remembered Companionship of Christ from 2018-09-10T08:00

Are you hungry to hear from God? Do you long for a closer, more conversational relationship with him? Today we are talking about how Jesus offers a personal invitation to listen to his voice and li...

Practicing Presence: Moving From Resistant to Relaxed from 2018-08-27T08:00

Sometimes in the middle of an ordinary circumstance we can find ourselves at odds with what is occurring, even when there is nothing to be at odds with. This podcast discusses how we can use "pray...

Enjoying the Grace of Belonging from 2018-08-13T08:00

One of the great hungers of the human heart is belonging. We want to be part of something. We want to be wanted by someone. Mark 3:31-35 is an incredible invitation from God to belong.

Paving the Way for Ministry Expansion: Leading Like Jesus (Part 3 of 3) from 2018-07-30T08:00

We talk about how Jesus trained his inner circle, and how they came to know him better through times alone with him. We also talk a bit about the strategic importance of Jesus being alone with his ...

Paving the Way for Ministry Expansion: Leading Like Jesus (Part 2 of 3) from 2018-07-16T08:00

This is the second episode in a three-part series on Paving the Way for Ministry Expansion in which I unpack Seven Key Moments in the Life of Jesus. If you missed Part 1, be sure to go back and lis...

Real Life Marriage- I Promise to Love You Even When I Hate You from 2018-06-18T08:00

Alan and I recently celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary. About three weeks ago, I wrote a beautiful tribute to our long time love and sent it out to our email community. A week and a half later...

What We Miss When We Hurry from 2018-05-28T08:05

We are continuing our conversation on An Unhurried Life. We'll talk about the signs of hurry in every day life, the dynamics that accelerate our inner life and what good gets squeezed out when we a...

Unpacking An Unhurried Life - Five Years Later from 2018-05-21T08:05

It’s a fun episode today, because tomorrow is the fifth anniversary of Alan’s first book, An Unhurried Life. It is still gaining momentum and finding its audience. The word unhurried just really re...

The Ocean of God's Love from 2018-05-14T08:00

Here's another prayerful practice you can use in the middle of a busy day to help you become present and remember that God is with you. We’ll envision ourselves on the ocean shore and I’ll share a ...

Spiritual Friendship - The Power of Sheer Encouragement from 2018-04-30T08:05

Spiritual friendship is a life-giving gift we give ourselves and others. We share a bit about what spiritual friendship can look like. We have a few friends that we meet with in different ways. Som...

The Unhurried Way of Love from 2018-04-23T08:05

Alan shares some thoughts from a recent sermon he preached on the theme of Jesus' Unhurried Way of Love.

Creative Conversations - How the Rules of Improv can Benefit Your Relationships from 2018-04-16T08:05

We’ve tried the rules of improv out in our own friendship personally and as we do our work together. These rules have helped us to get unstuck on more than on occasion.

Dark Night of the Soul: How to Navigate God’s Apparent Absence from 2018-03-26T16:30

Engage with us as we talk about a dynamic that some will face in their spiritual journey, what John of the Cross called “The Dark Night of the Soul." It sounds kind of ominous and scary, but it’s a...

Where Do You Take Your Thirsts? from 2018-03-19T08:15

It’s a season of noticing our thirsts, and then bringing our thirsts into the presence of God. A passage in the Bible that brings this into focus for us is Psalm 42. It’s a passage we want to talk ...

Copying a True Master - The Essence of Apprenticeship from 2018-03-12T08:12

A visit to a museum provides the backdrop for a conversation on what it means to be an apprentice to a master.

The Carry Prayer - An Effective Way to Pray for Others from 2018-02-26T09:07

How is it possible to pray for someone that deeply without having been given a specific prayer request? What would it look like for Jesus invite us into his thoughts, ideas and desires for another ...

Emily P. Freeman - Small Moment Living in a Fast Moving World from 2018-02-19T09:00

Today, it is my delight to share a conversation that I had with Emily P. Freeman. As I've followed her on Instagram, read her blog and enjoyed her podcast - I've found her to be a true kindred spir...

Managing Our Expectations: Seasons, Stages & Transitions from 2018-02-12T09:00

Today is the last in our five-part series where we've been responding to your answers to our poll question: "What is the biggest challenge you face right now in living a more unhurried life?" We re...

What the Monks Can Teach Us (JK Jones) from 2018-01-29T09:12

You're really going to enjoy what our guest, JK Jones, has to share about what he's learned from the Monks. He wrote a book a while back titled: What the Monks Can Teach Us. We enjoyed sharing some...

Distractions & Soul Busyness from 2018-01-22T09:00

Today is number three in a series where we are sharing answers to our survey question: “What is the biggest challenge you face right now in living a more unhurried life?” This week, we’re talking a...

Dealing with Workplace Stress from 2018-01-15T09:00

This week, we’re talking about challenges that arise from around us. These challenges come from the expectations of others, or the pattern of the culture in which we work and live.

The Welcoming Prayer from 2017-12-28T09:00

With the Welcoming Prayer, you can let the emotion come up and at the same time become aware of God’s presence. Then you can let it pass, and be on its way. You don’t need to argue with yourself or...

A Secret for Reducing Anxiety from 2017-12-11T09:00

Great news - I (Gem) have found a way to reduce much of the stress in my life. Actually, let me re-phrase that: A way to reduce much of the stress in my life found me. I wasn’t looking for this str...

An Introduction to the Enneagram from 2017-11-27T09:00

Marla Christian joins Gem in a discussion on the Enneagram. Listen in as they describe the Centers, the Types, the Arrows and the Wings. Not only this, but they'll describe how they have both benef...

Pain & Loss as Unexpected Grace from 2017-11-20T09:00

In this episode, we are talking about pain and loss. It is an inevitable part of all of our lives. We want to try to give some perspective on pain and how it can actually be viewed as a grace. If y...

Rhythm of Life from 2017-11-13T09:00

Alan and Gem discuss developing a personal rhythm of life. It’s a practice they both have worked on over the years in their own spiritual journeys.

Practicing the Presence of God in Real Life from 2017-10-30T08:00

Today we are going to talk about practicing the presence of God in the midst of our real, and sometimes busy, lives.

Guided Prayer: Psalm 16 from 2017-10-16T08:00

Alan shares a guided prayer from Psalm 16. It’s a practice that has been key in his ongoing recovery from his addiction to hurry.

Breathe (A 6-Minute Retreat) from 2017-09-25T08:00

BREATHE is a practice you can engage, for about 5 minutes, at any point in your day. It’s a helpful process of re-focusing and re-engaging.

Suanne Camfield (The Stirring) from 2017-09-18T08:00

Today, Gem talks with Suanne Camfield, author of The Sound of Million Dreams: Awakening to Who You are Becoming. You’ll enjoy their engaging conversation on the themes of: Being, Presence, Comparis...

Real Stories of Solitude & Silence from 2017-09-11T08:00

Today we are talking about Solitude and Silence or what we call Unhurried Time with God. But this is not just a “you should do it” talk. We are going to share stories from our own lives. From early...

Beth Booram: Spiritual Direction from 2017-08-28T08:00

Enjoy a conversation on spiritual direction between Gem Fadling and Beth Booram, who is a seasoned spiritual director.

The Critical Journey from 2017-08-21T08:00

We’ve said before that at the heart of all we do is people. Where are the people, what do they need, how can you help them take their next step? One model we’ve used over the course of our lives is...

Pete Scazzero: Emotionally Healthy Leadership from 2017-08-14T08:00

Enjoy a recent phone conversation that Alan had with Pete Scazzero. They focused especially on Pete's most recent book, The Emotionally Healthy Leader.

Scripture as Unhurried Friendship with God (Minisode) from 2017-07-24T08:00

Don't speed read the Bible if you want to sink into the friendship with God you can enjoy there. This podcast shares an unhurried way to engage scripture.

SLOW - A 5-Minute Retreat (Minisode) from 2017-07-10T08:00

Gem shares a spiritual practice she's developed called, “SLOW.” It is an an acronym for STOP, LINGER, OBSERVE and WONDER. SLOW is a practice you can engage, in just a couple of minutes at any point...

An Unhurried Leader from 2017-06-19T08:00

“We need not have a position of influence to be a person of influence.” This isn’t a book just for people who are in organizational leadership roles. Leaders are influencers. God entrusts to each o...

Unhurried Influence: A Conversation from 2017-06-12T08:00

Alan and Gem traveled to Chatsworth, CA and The Church at Rocky Peak. Alan took part in a conversational sermon with Pastor Dave Cox. Hear about the heartbeat of Unhurried Living and get a taste of...

Jeff Spadafora: Joyful Influence from 2017-05-29T08:00

Where do we find the abundant joy that Jesus promised to those who trust him? Do we work to acquire joy, or do we bring joy with us as we do our work? Listen to this week’s conversation with Jeff S...

Doug Fields: Influence and Expectations from 2017-05-22T08:00

What are some of the dynamics in work or ministry that get us hurried in soul? How can we engage in the work God gives us from a place of abundance rather than from brokenness? This week's conversa...

Mindy Caliguire: Soul Care from 2017-05-15T08:00

In the midst of our busy lives and our full schedules, what does it look like to tend our souls well? This week's conversation with Mindy Caliguire, founder of Soul Care, will help you with practi...

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast! from 2017-04-12T00:00

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast! Unhurried Living exists to help people rest deeper and live fuller so that they can lead better.

We’re sharing this mini-episode as an introductio...

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast! from 2017-04-12T00:00

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast! Unhurried Living exists to help people rest deeper and live fuller so that they can lead better.

We’re sharing this mini-episode as an introductio...

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast! from 2017-04-12T00:00

Welcome to the Unhurried Living Podcast! Unhurried Living exists to help people rest deeper and live fuller so that they can lead better.

We’re sharing this mini-episode as an introductio...