Many leaders wrestle with the question: If I slow down, will I still get anything done? In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan explores Jesus’ words in John 15 alongside the wisdom of farmer-poet Wendell Berry to reimagine productivity, not as frantic busyness, but as abiding fruitfulness.

Discover a vision of work that nourishes rather than depletes, both for you and for those you serve.

In this episode, you’ll learn:


Why busyness can actually disconnect us from the very Source of true fruitfulness.


How Wendell Berry’s vision of sustainable farming offers a powerful model for ministry and leadership.


Why lasting kingdom productivity always begins in abiding and focuses on people over programs.

Resources
Scripture: John 15
Bringing It to the Table by Wendell Berry

 

Connect with Alan on LinkedIn or learn more about Unhurried Living programs on their website. 

Learn about PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care

Many leaders wrestle with the question: If I slow down, will I still get anything done? In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan explores Jesus&rsquo; words in John 15 alongside the wisdom of farmer-poet <a href="https://berrycenter.org/">Wendell Berry</a> to reimagine productivity, not as frantic busyness, but as abiding fruitfulness.
Discover a vision of work that nourishes rather than depletes, both for you and for those you serve.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn:
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Why busyness can actually disconnect us from the very Source of true fruitfulness.
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How Wendell Berry&rsquo;s vision of sustainable farming offers a powerful model for ministry and leadership.
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Why lasting kingdom productivity always begins in abiding and focuses on people over programs.
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Resources
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<li>Scripture: <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2015&amp;version=NIV">John 15</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bringing-Table-Farming-Wendell-Berry/dp/158243543X">Bringing It to the Table</a> by Wendell Berry</li>
</ul>
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Connect with Alan on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanfadling/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;or learn more about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unhurriedliving.com/alan">Unhurried Living programs</a> on their website.&nbsp;
Learn about <a href="https://www.unhurriedliving.com/pace">PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care</a>

Many of us feel hurried, and hurry is costing us more than we realize. The Unhurried Living Podcast with Alan and Gem Fadling provides resources and training to help Christian leaders learn to live and lead from fullness rather than on empty. Great influence begins on the inside, in your soul. Learning healthy patterns of rest and work can transform your life—your daily influence. Built on more than twenty-five years of experience at the intersection of spiritual formation and leadership development, Unhurried Living seeks to inspire people around the world to rest deeper so they can live fuller and lead better.

If this podcast helps you be an unhurried leader, be sure to check out our website https://www.unhurriedliving.com/, where we have books, resources, and featured membership communities so you can learn with fellow leaders how to lead from abundance instead of lack.

Many of us feel hurried, and hurry is costing us more than we realize. The Unhurried Living Podcast with Alan and Gem Fadling provides resources and training to help Christian leaders learn to live and lead from fullness rather than on empty. Great influence begins on the inside, in your soul. Learning healthy patterns of rest and work can transform your life—your daily influence. Built on more than twenty-five years of experience at the intersection of spiritual formation and leadership development, Unhurried Living seeks to inspire people around the world to rest deeper so they can live fuller and lead better.
If this podcast helps you be an unhurried leader, be sure to check out our website <a href="https://www.unhurriedliving.com/">https://www.unhurriedliving.com/</a>, where we have books, resources, and featured membership communities so you can learn with fellow leaders how to lead from abundance instead of lack.

Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead Better

Many of us feel hurried, and hurry is costing us more than we realize. The Unhurried Living Podcast with Alan and Gem Fadling provides resources and training to help Christian leaders learn to live and lead from fullness rather than on empty. Great influence begins on the inside, in your soul. Learning healthy patterns of rest and work can transform your life—your daily influence as well as your leadership. Built on more than twenty-five years of experience at the intersection of spiritual formation and leadership development, Unhurried Living seeks to inspire people around the world to rest deeper so they can live fuller and lead better.

If this podcast helps you be an unhurried leader, be sure to check out our website https://www.unhurriedliving.com/, where we have books, resources, and featured membership communities so you can learn with fellow Christian leaders how to lead from abundance instead of lack.

Many of us feel hurried, and hurry is costing us more than we realize. The Unhurried Living Podcast with Alan and Gem Fadling provides resources and training to help Christian leaders learn to live and lead from fullness rather than on empty. Great influence begins on the inside, in your soul. Learning healthy patterns of rest and work can transform your life—your daily influence as well as your leadership. Built on more than twenty-five years of experience at the intersection of spiritual formation and leadership development, Unhurried Living seeks to inspire people around the world to rest deeper so they can live fuller and lead better.
If this podcast helps you be an unhurried leader, be sure to check out our website <a href="https://www.unhurriedliving.com/">https://www.unhurriedliving.com/</a>, where we have books, resources, and featured membership communities so you can learn with fellow Christian leaders how to lead from abundance instead of lack.

Jesus Grows People, Not Programs

When life feels overwhelming, empathy often becomes the very thing our souls are longing for. In this episode, Gem sits down with Bill and Kristi Gaultiere, founders of Soul Shepherding, to explore the healing power of empathy in the Christian life.

 

Drawing from their new book Deeply Loved, they share how true empathy helps us trade self-judgment for grace, comfort emotional wounds, release worry, and walk more closely with Jesus. This conversation offers practical guidance through the Four A’s of Empathy, along with compassionate wisdom for becoming more grounded, present, and emotionally healthy.

 

Whether you’re navigating conflict, longing for deeper relationships, or seeking healing for your soul, this episode invites you into the life-changing reality of being deeply loved.

 

Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere are the founders of Soul Shepherding. With more than thirty years of counseling and ministry experience, Bill and Kristi have guided thousands of people in the journey toward emotional health and intimacy with Jesus. Their new book, Deeply Loved, is a beautiful, life-giving invitation into the kind of empathy that strengthens relationships, raises our emotional intelligence, and leads us back to the heart of Christ.

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Connect with Gem on Instagram and learn more on the Unhurried Living website and her new book, Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads

Learn about PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care

When life feels overwhelming, empathy often becomes the very thing our souls are longing for. In this episode, Gem sits down with Bill and Kristi Gaultiere, founders of Soul Shepherding, to explore the healing power of empathy in the Christian life.
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Drawing from their new book&nbsp;Deeply Loved, they share how true empathy helps us trade self-judgment for grace, comfort emotional wounds, release worry, and walk more closely with Jesus. This conversation offers practical guidance through the Four A&rsquo;s of Empathy, along with compassionate wisdom for becoming more grounded, present, and emotionally healthy.
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Whether you&rsquo;re navigating conflict, longing for deeper relationships, or seeking healing for your soul, this episode invites you into the life-changing reality of being deeply loved.
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Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere are the founders of <a href="https://www.soulshepherding.org/">Soul Shepherding</a>. With more than thirty years of counseling and ministry experience, Bill and Kristi have guided thousands of people in the journey toward emotional health and intimacy with Jesus. Their new book,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Deeply-Loved-Receiving-Reflecting-Empathy/dp/0800742826">Deeply Loved</a>, is a beautiful, life-giving invitation into the kind of empathy that strengthens relationships, raises our emotional intelligence, and leads us back to the heart of Christ.
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Connect with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemfadling/">Gem on Instagram</a> and learn more on the <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/c807b8df-15a1-423a-8649-9db69f7aa374/shows/2a294677-14cc-4597-8409-8efcedfed2cd/episodes/1ff79710-f260-475a-8a39-22315b98892e/www.unhurriedliving.com/gem">Unhurried Living website</a> and her new book, <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/c807b8df-15a1-423a-8649-9db69f7aa374/shows/2a294677-14cc-4597-8409-8efcedfed2cd/episodes/c6bd1beb-251f-42f0-92ea-21c6790a5380/www.unhurriedliving.com/holdthatthought">Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads</a>
Learn about <a href="https://www.unhurriedliving.com/pace">PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care</a>

How Empathy Nurtures Emotional and Spiritual Healing (Bill & Kristi Gaultiere)

True success doesn’t happen overnight. In his new book Gradually Then Suddenly, bestselling author and pastor Mark Batterson reminds us that God is often doing His deepest work slowly—beneath the surface, over time—so that when the breakthrough comes, we’re ready for it.

In this conversation, Mark and Alan explore how faithfulness in small, daily choices prepares the way for unexpected moments of transformation. They talk about persistence, conviction, “cathedral thinking,” and how God grows us at what Mark calls the speed of a seed.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your quiet obedience still matters, this episode will encourage you to trust that God’s gradual work always leads to sudden grace.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why what looks like “overnight success” is really the fruit of long obedience.
How small, consistent actions create a “compound effect” of spiritual growth.
What it means to live and lead at the speed of a seed.
How to hold a long view of faith—what Mark calls cathedral thinking.
Encouragement for weary hearts who feel stuck in slow seasons.

 

Resources Mentioned:
Gradually Then Suddenly by Mark Batterson
Learn more at markbatterson.com

 

Connect with Alan on LinkedIn or learn more about Unhurried Living programs on their website. 

Learn about PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care

True success doesn&rsquo;t happen overnight. In his new book&nbsp;Gradually Then Suddenly, bestselling author and pastor&nbsp;Mark Batterson&nbsp;reminds us that God is often doing His deepest work slowly&mdash;beneath the surface, over time&mdash;so that when the breakthrough comes, we&rsquo;re ready for it.
In this conversation, Mark and Alan explore how faithfulness in small, daily choices prepares the way for unexpected moments of transformation. They talk about persistence, conviction, &ldquo;cathedral thinking,&rdquo; and how God grows us at what Mark calls the speed of a seed.
If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered whether your quiet obedience still matters, this episode will encourage you to trust that God&rsquo;s gradual work always leads to sudden grace.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll discover:
<ul>
<li>Why what looks like &ldquo;overnight success&rdquo; is really the fruit of long obedience.</li>
<li>How small, consistent actions create a &ldquo;compound effect&rdquo; of spiritual growth.</li>
<li>What it means to live and lead at&nbsp;the speed of a seed.</li>
<li>How to hold a long view of faith&mdash;what Mark calls&nbsp;cathedral thinking.</li>
<li>Encouragement for weary hearts who feel stuck in slow seasons.</li>
</ul>
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Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>Gradually Then Suddenly by Mark Batterson</li>
<li>Learn more at <a href="https://www.markbatterson.com/">markbatterson.com</a></li>
</ul>
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Connect with Alan on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanfadling/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;or learn more about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unhurriedliving.com/alan">Unhurried Living programs</a> on their website.&nbsp;
Learn about <a href="https://www.unhurriedliving.com/pace">PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care</a>

Gradually, Then Suddenly: The Speed of a Seed (Mark Batterson)

During the holiday season, we can all feel overwhelmed and stressed. But what do you really need? And what would it look like to engage life with a deeper sense of agency and self-compassion?

Today on Unhurried Living Podcast, we are replaying a conversation between Gem and Aundi Kolber as they invites us to embrace the transformative power of kindness toward ourselves. We’ll explore how early experiences shape the way we suppress our needs, why it’s so hard to name and honor what we truly feel, and how practicing softness can actually make us stronger. 

In this conversation, you’ll learn:
How our past experiences shape the way we engage with our needs and emotions
Why self-compassion is a powerful (and often overlooked) tool for transformation
A simple prayer or body practice you can use in moments of stress

 

Join us as we dive deep into what it means to cultivate resilience, trust, and a deeper friendship with God—even in the hard places.

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Aundi Kolber is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), trauma-informed therapist, and best-selling author of Try Softer and Strong Like Water. With a compassionate and holistic approach, Aundi integrates psychology, faith, and neuroscience to help individuals experience emotional healing and resilience. She is passionate about empowering people to move toward wholeness by learning to honor their needs, trust their inner wisdom, and cultivate a life of deep compassion. Through her writing, speaking, and therapeutic work, Aundi offers a refreshing invitation to wholeness—one that prioritizes gentleness, self-compassion, and deep connection with God.

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Connect with Gem on Instagram and learn more on the Unhurried Living website and her new book, Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads

Learn about PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care

During the holiday season, we can all feel overwhelmed and stressed. But what do you really need? And what would it look like to engage life with a deeper sense of agency and self-compassion?
Today on Unhurried Living Podcast, we are replaying a conversation between Gem and Aundi Kolber as they&nbsp;invites us to embrace the transformative power of kindness toward ourselves. We&rsquo;ll explore how early experiences shape the way we suppress our needs, why it&rsquo;s so hard to name and honor what we truly feel, and how practicing softness can actually make us stronger.&nbsp;
In this conversation, you&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li>How our past experiences shape the way we engage with our needs and emotions</li>
<li>Why self-compassion is a powerful (and often overlooked) tool for transformation</li>
<li>A simple prayer or body practice you can use in moments of stress</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Join us as we dive deep into what it means to cultivate resilience, trust, and a deeper friendship with God&mdash;even in the hard places.
________________________________
<a href="https://aundikolber.com/">Aundi Kolber</a> is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), trauma-informed therapist, and best-selling author of <a href="https://aundikolber.com/books/">Try Softer</a> and <a href="https://aundikolber.com/books/">Strong Like Water</a>. With a compassionate and holistic approach, Aundi integrates psychology, faith, and neuroscience to help individuals experience emotional healing and resilience. She is passionate about empowering people to move toward wholeness by learning to honor their needs, trust their inner wisdom, and cultivate a life of deep compassion. Through her writing, speaking, and therapeutic work, Aundi offers a refreshing invitation to wholeness&mdash;one that prioritizes gentleness, self-compassion, and deep connection with God.
______________________________________________________
Connect with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemfadling/">Gem on Instagram</a> and learn more on the <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/c807b8df-15a1-423a-8649-9db69f7aa374/shows/2a294677-14cc-4597-8409-8efcedfed2cd/episodes/1ff79710-f260-475a-8a39-22315b98892e/www.unhurriedliving.com/gem">Unhurried Living website</a> and her new book, <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/c807b8df-15a1-423a-8649-9db69f7aa374/shows/2a294677-14cc-4597-8409-8efcedfed2cd/episodes/c6bd1beb-251f-42f0-92ea-21c6790a5380/www.unhurriedliving.com/holdthatthought">Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads</a>
Learn about <a href="https://www.unhurriedliving.com/pace">PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care</a>

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