When Leadership Feels Like It All Depends on You

Strength is easy to admire. But in the kingdom of God, strength is not where leadership begins.   In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan explores a different vision of Christian leadership—one rooted not in self-sufficiency, but in shared weakness, daily dependence, and confidence …

When Waiting is the Wise Choice

How do we serve faithfully without carrying more than we were meant to bear? In this episode, Gem reflects on poetry, discernment, and the spiritual practice of creating space to listen to God. A gentle invitation to slow down, trust, and offer yourself wisely in a world full of need. ___________…

Why Leadership Can't Outrun Formation (Jason Jensen)

Why do so many capable leaders struggle to lead with integrity, humility, and discernment over the long haul?  In this episode, Alan Fadling talks with Jason Jensen, vice president of spiritual foundations for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and author of Formed to Lead. Drawing from Luke 3–4, J…

When God Feels Far Away, Love is Still at Work (Whitney Lowe)

What do you hold onto when God feels distant, faith feels fragile, and life feels overwhelming?   In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Gem Fadling welcomes author Whitney Lowe for a rich conversation about God’s steadfast love, spiritual identity, and the quiet work of healing and res…

From Scribe to Prophet: Learning to See with God’s Eyes

What’s the difference between knowing about God and truly being with God?   In this episode, Alan reflects on a question at the heart of the Christian life: Are we formed more as scribes—accurate, informed, articulate—or as prophets—people shaped by lived communion with the living God?   Drawin…

Responding to People with Wisdom and Patience

How do we respond wisely to the people in our care?   In this episode, Gem reflects on 1 Thessalonians 5:14 and explores how discernment, patience, and unhurried presence shape healthy leadership and soul care. This conversation invites listeners to slow down, see others more clearly, and trust G…

Jason G. Green on Faith, Memory, and Leaving the White House to Listen

In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling talks with Jason G. Green about faith, leadership, and the power of listening. Jason shares why he left his role in President Obama’s White House to sit with his grandmother in her final days—and how that decision led him to uncover the …

Let Go, Trust, and Stay Rooted When Life Feels Unsteady (Yvette Henry)

When life feels unsteady, many of us respond by holding tighter, trying harder, and carrying more than we were meant to bear. But Jesus offers a different way.   In this episode, Gem Fadling is joined by Yvette Henry, writer, speaker, and author of Release, Rest, Remain, for a thoughtful conversa…

Why Non-Anxious Leadership Matters More Than Ever

What does it look like to lead without being quietly driven by anxiety?   In this reflective solo episode, Alan Fadling—author of A Non-Anxious Life—explores what it means to lead from peace rather than from pressure in a world marked by tension, fatigue, and uncertainty. Drawing from Scripture, …

Learning to Trust God in the Incomplete Places

What do we do with the parts of our lives that feel unfinished?    In this episode, Gem reflects on Michelangelo’s unfinished sculptures and offers a hopeful, formational perspective on disappointment, unrealized dreams, and the slow work of inner transformation. This conversation invites listene…