Do you feel distant from God… even when you’re trying?

 

In this episode, Gem Fadling shares a simple but profound pathway for spiritual growth, drawn from the wisdom of St. Clare of Assisi: gaze, consider, contemplate, imitate.

 

These four movements offer a slower, more relational way to deepen your connection with God, especially if you feel spiritually stuck, distracted, or tired of trying harder.

 

This is not about doing more. It’s about learning how to be with God in a way that leads to lasting transformation.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:
A simple Christian contemplative practice
How to deepen your relationship with God
A slower, more grounded way to follow Jesus

 

If you’re longing for a deeper spiritual life, this is a gentle place to begin.

______________________________________

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

Do you feel distant from God&hellip; even when you&rsquo;re trying?
&nbsp;
In this episode, Gem Fadling shares a simple but profound pathway for spiritual growth, drawn from the wisdom of St. Clare of Assisi: gaze, consider, contemplate, imitate.
&nbsp;
These four movements offer a slower, more relational way to deepen your connection with God, especially if you feel spiritually stuck, distracted, or tired of trying harder.
&nbsp;
This is not about doing more. It&rsquo;s about learning how to be with God in a way that leads to lasting transformation.
&nbsp;
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li>A simple Christian contemplative practice</li>
<li>How to deepen your relationship with God</li>
<li>A slower, more grounded way to follow Jesus</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re longing for a deeper spiritual life, this is a gentle place to begin.
______________________________________
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>

4 Simple Ways to Deepen Your Relationship With God

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Have we become so focused on living well in this world that we’ve forgotten the unseen world to which we ultimately belong?

 

In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling welcomes pastor and author Brian Zahnd for a conversation about his new book, Unseen Existences: Of Heaven, Earth, and the Divine Mystery in All Things.

 

Brian suggests that in our efforts to make Christianity relevant to the concerns of this world, we’ve sometimes lost sight of heaven. But heaven is more than a destination after death. It is a spiritual reality that gives deeper meaning to our lives here and now.

 

Together, Alan and Brian explore what it means to recover a sense of transcendence, why Christian spiritual formation is so much more than self-improvement, and how understanding life as a pilgrimage toward union with God can reshape our everyday experience.

 

They also reflect on Brian’s experiences with long-distance pilgrimage, the importance of wonder, and how remembering heaven can deepen rather than diminish our love for the world.

 

This conversation is an invitation to see beyond the visible, rediscover the mystery of God’s presence, and live today in light of our eternal home.

 

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

Learn about PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care

Have we become so focused on living well in this world that we&rsquo;ve forgotten the unseen world to which we ultimately belong?
&nbsp;
In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling welcomes pastor and author <a href="https://brianzahnd.com/">Brian Zahnd</a> for a conversation about his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Existences-Heaven-Divine-Mystery/dp/1514005646">Unseen Existences: Of Heaven, Earth, and the Divine Mystery in All Things</a>.
&nbsp;
Brian suggests that in our efforts to make Christianity relevant to the concerns of this world, we&rsquo;ve sometimes lost sight of heaven. But heaven is more than a destination after death. It is a spiritual reality that gives deeper meaning to our lives here and now.
&nbsp;
Together, Alan and Brian explore what it means to recover a sense of transcendence, why Christian spiritual formation is so much more than self-improvement, and how understanding life as a pilgrimage toward union with God can reshape our everyday experience.
&nbsp;
They also reflect on Brian&rsquo;s experiences with long-distance pilgrimage, the importance of wonder, and how remembering heaven can deepen rather than diminish our love for the world.
&nbsp;
This conversation is an invitation to see beyond the visible, rediscover the mystery of God&rsquo;s presence, and live today in light of our eternal home.
&nbsp;
<hr>
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>

Living on Earth with Heaven in View (Brian Zahnd)

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Who are you becoming beneath the surface of your life?

We live in a culture that rewards appearing mature, authentic, and put together. But real spiritual transformation is slower and deeper. It asks us to pay attention to the parts of ourselves we might rather avoid and to allow God to form us from the inside out.

In this conversation, Gem talks with therapist, spiritual director, and author Chuck DeGroat about his new book, Who You’re Becoming: The Slow and Courageous Work of Cultivating Character in a Narcissistic Age.

Together they explore performative authenticity, the pressure to appear more formed than we are, the impact of our attention economy, and what it means to become a more grounded and whole person.



They also talk about why spiritual formation can’t be rushed, and how to remain present to others without absorbing their anxiety 

If you’ve ever felt discouraged by how slowly you seem to be changing, this conversation offers a hopeful invitation: you don’t have to rush your becoming.

______________________________________

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

Who are you becoming beneath the surface of your life?
We live in a culture that rewards appearing mature, authentic, and put together. But real spiritual transformation is slower and deeper. It asks us to pay attention to the parts of ourselves we might rather avoid and to allow God to form us from the inside out.
In this conversation, Gem talks with therapist, spiritual director, and author <a href="https://www.chuckdegroat.net/">Chuck DeGroat</a> about his new book, <a href="https://www.chuckdegroat.net/books">Who You&rsquo;re Becoming: The Slow and Courageous Work of Cultivating Character in a Narcissistic Age</a>.
Together they explore performative authenticity, the pressure to appear more formed than we are, the impact of our attention economy, and what it means to become a more grounded and whole person. 
They also talk about why spiritual formation can&rsquo;t be rushed, and how to remain present to others without absorbing their anxiety&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;ve ever felt discouraged by how slowly you seem to be changing, this conversation offers a hopeful invitation: you don&rsquo;t have to rush your becoming.
______________________________________
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>

Who Are You Becoming? The Slow Work of Real Transformation 

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We live in a world that can leave us feeling scattered. Our attention goes in one direction, our responsibilities in another, while our minds race ahead into the future or circle back into the past.

 

In this episode, I explore a different way of living: a life increasingly gathered around one Center. Drawing on Eugene Peterson’s reflections on the oneness of God, Joan Chittister’s description of the Benedictine practice of Statio, Bonaventure’s story of Brother Pacificus, and Paul’s vision in Ephesians of becoming a dwelling place for God, we’ll consider what it means to move from fragmentation toward presence and from restlessness toward the peace of Christ.

 

Perhaps an undivided life isn’t something we achieve through greater effort. Perhaps it is something God forms in us as we learn to be where we are, receive the grace of the present moment, and allow our scattered lives to be gathered into his life.

 

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

Learn about PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care

We live in a world that can leave us feeling scattered. Our attention goes in one direction, our responsibilities in another, while our minds race ahead into the future or circle back into the past.
&nbsp;
In this episode, I explore a different way of living: a life increasingly gathered around one Center. Drawing on Eugene Peterson&rsquo;s reflections on the oneness of God, Joan Chittister&rsquo;s description of the Benedictine practice of Statio, Bonaventure&rsquo;s story of Brother Pacificus, and Paul&rsquo;s vision in Ephesians of becoming a dwelling place for God, we&rsquo;ll consider what it means to move from fragmentation toward presence and from restlessness toward the peace of Christ.
&nbsp;
Perhaps an undivided life isn&rsquo;t something we achieve through greater effort. Perhaps it is something God forms in us as we learn to be where we are, receive the grace of the present moment, and allow our scattered lives to be gathered into his life.
&nbsp;
<hr>
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>

The Peace of an Undivided Life

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What if your life isn’t something to rush through, but something to walk through… with intention, awareness, and God’s presence?

 

In this episode, Gem invites you to rediscover the ancient idea of pilgrimage, not as a trip you take, but as a way you live. Drawing from her experience leading pilgrimages in Italy, she shares how the spirit of pilgrimage can reshape your everyday life.

 

You’ll explore simple, grounded practices that help you:
Set meaningful intention in your daily life
Engage honest self-reflection that leads to love
Live open, aware, and willing to God’s invitations
Deepen your relationship with God without striving
Cultivate presence in a hurried world

 

This is not about adding more to your life. It’s about learning how to walk differently through the life you already have.

 

If you’ve been feeling rushed, disconnected, or spiritually dry, this episode offers a gentle and grounded way forward.

______________________________________

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

What if your life isn&rsquo;t something to rush through, but something to walk through&hellip; with intention, awareness, and God&rsquo;s presence?
&nbsp;
In this episode, Gem invites you to rediscover the ancient idea of pilgrimage, not as a trip you take, but as a way you live. Drawing from her experience leading pilgrimages in Italy, she shares how the spirit of pilgrimage can reshape your everyday life.
&nbsp;
You&rsquo;ll explore simple, grounded practices that help you:
<ul>
<li>Set meaningful intention in your daily life</li>
<li>Engage honest self-reflection that leads to love</li>
<li>Live open, aware, and willing to God&rsquo;s invitations</li>
<li>Deepen your relationship with God without striving</li>
<li>Cultivate presence in a hurried world</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
This is not about adding more to your life. It&rsquo;s about learning how to walk differently through the life you already have.
&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;ve been feeling rushed, disconnected, or spiritually dry, this episode offers a gentle and grounded way forward.
______________________________________
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 to Live a Life of Pilgrimage (Even at Home)

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We live in an age of constant distraction. Our bodies may be in one place while our minds race somewhere else, leaving us physically present but mentally and emotionally absent. What might help us recover a more attentive, peaceful way of living with God?

 

In this episode, Alan talks with pastor and author Jay Y. Kim about his new book, The Pace of Peace: Distraction, Attention, and the Gifts of an Examined Life. Drawing on the ancient Ignatian practice of the Examen, Jay describes a path from absence to presence, striving to gratitude, reactivity to reflection, pride and shame to confession, and self-will to trust in God’s will.

 

Together, Alan and Jay explore why peace has a pace, how our attention is shaping the people we are becoming, and why experience alone doesn’t necessarily make us wise. They also talk about the relationship between control and fear, the importance of reflection and discernment, and how the Examen can become more than a spiritual practice at the end of the day. It can help form a more attentive way of living throughout the day.

 

If you find yourself distracted, reactive, or moving too quickly to notice what God is doing in and around you, this conversation offers a gracious invitation to become more present to God, to others, and to your own life.

 

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

Learn about PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care

 

We live in an age of constant distraction. Our bodies may be in one place while our minds race somewhere else, leaving us physically present but mentally and emotionally absent. What might help us recover a more attentive, peaceful way of living with God?
&nbsp;
In this episode, Alan talks with pastor and author Jay Y. Kim about his new book, The Pace of Peace: Distraction, Attention, and the Gifts of an Examined Life. Drawing on the ancient Ignatian practice of the Examen, Jay describes a path from absence to presence, striving to gratitude, reactivity to reflection, pride and shame to confession, and self-will to trust in God&rsquo;s will.
&nbsp;
Together, Alan and Jay explore why peace has a pace, how our attention is shaping the people we are becoming, and why experience alone doesn&rsquo;t necessarily make us wise. They also talk about the relationship between control and fear, the importance of reflection and discernment, and how the Examen can become more than a spiritual practice at the end of the day. It can help form a more attentive way of living throughout the day.
&nbsp;
If you find yourself distracted, reactive, or moving too quickly to notice what God is doing in and around you, this conversation offers a gracious invitation to become more present to God, to others, and to your own life.
&nbsp;
<hr>
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>
&nbsp;

From Distraction to the Pace of Peace (Jay Kim)

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Life rarely unfolds the way we imagined. In those moments, many of us tighten our grip, while pushing, trying or angsting ourselves into stress or unhealth.

 

In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Gem welcomes author and speaker Vivian Mabuni for a thoughtful conversation about surrender, trust, and learning to live with open hands before God.

 

Drawing from her book Open Hands, Willing Heart, Vivian shares honestly about the challenge of saying yes to God in difficult seasons and how deeper peace often emerges not through striving, but through yielding ourselves more fully to his care and leadership.

 

Together they explore:
Why control and striving quietly shape our spiritual lives
How surrender becomes a pathway to peace and purpose
Trusting God when life does not go according to plan
The difference between mechanical faith and relational intimacy with God
Finding courage and joy in uncertain seasons

 

This conversation offers gentle wisdom for anyone navigating disappointment, transition, anxiety, or the longing to follow Jesus in a more grounded and wholehearted way.

 

If you’ve been carrying pressure, trying to hold everything together, or wondering how to trust God more deeply, this episode will encourage you to loosen your grip and rediscover the freedom of open-handed living.

______________________________________

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

Life rarely unfolds the way we imagined. In those moments, many of us tighten our grip, while pushing, trying or angsting ourselves into stress or unhealth.
&nbsp;
In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Gem welcomes author and speaker <a href="https://www.vivianmabuni.com/">Vivian Mabuni</a> for a thoughtful conversation about surrender, trust, and learning to live with open hands before God.
&nbsp;
Drawing from her book <a href="https://www.vivianmabuni.com/open-hands-willing-heart">Open Hands, Willing Heart</a>, Vivian shares honestly about the challenge of saying yes to God in difficult seasons and how deeper peace often emerges not through striving, but through yielding ourselves more fully to his care and leadership.
&nbsp;
Together they explore:
<ul>
<li>Why control and striving quietly shape our spiritual lives</li>
<li>How surrender becomes a pathway to peace and purpose</li>
<li>Trusting God when life does not go according to plan</li>
<li>The difference between mechanical faith and relational intimacy with God</li>
<li>Finding courage and joy in uncertain seasons</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
This conversation offers gentle wisdom for anyone navigating disappointment, transition, anxiety, or the longing to follow Jesus in a more grounded and wholehearted way.
&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;ve been carrying pressure, trying to hold everything together, or wondering how to trust God more deeply, this episode will encourage you to loosen your grip and rediscover the freedom of open-handed living.
______________________________________
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 to Trust God When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned (Vivian Mabuni)

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What if the Old Testament law was more spacious than we imagine?

 

In this episode, Alan Fadling explores a surprising question: How much time did God set aside in Israel’s calendar for worship, rest, celebration, and remembrance?

 

Weekly Sabbaths. Annual festivals. New Moon observances. A sabbatical year for the land. Jubilee. Taken together, these rhythms reveal a God who was not forming a people around relentless productivity, but around worship, trust, gratitude, and enoughness.

 

Alan reflects on Israel’s struggle to receive this gift, our own modern “burnout economy,” and the striking connection between Sabbath and freedom from slavery. Perhaps rest is not merely recovery from working too much. Perhaps it is part of the spacious life God intended for us.

 

In this episode:
The surprising amount of rest built into Israel’s calendar
Why Israel struggled to practice the sabbatical year and Jubilee
What Sabbath has to do with freedom from slavery
Why our burnout economy makes these ancient rhythms newly relevant
How rest becomes an apprenticeship in trusting God
What these rhythms might mean for the way we live and lead today

 

“Slaves don’t get Sabbaths. Free people do.”

 

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

Learn about PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care

What if the Old Testament law was more spacious than we imagine?
&nbsp;
In this episode, Alan Fadling explores a surprising question: How much time did God set aside in Israel&rsquo;s calendar for worship, rest, celebration, and remembrance?
&nbsp;
Weekly Sabbaths. Annual festivals. New Moon observances. A sabbatical year for the land. Jubilee. Taken together, these rhythms reveal a God who was not forming a people around relentless productivity, but around worship, trust, gratitude, and enoughness.
&nbsp;
Alan reflects on Israel&rsquo;s struggle to receive this gift, our own modern &ldquo;burnout economy,&rdquo; and the striking connection between Sabbath and freedom from slavery. Perhaps rest is not merely recovery from working too much. Perhaps it is part of the spacious life God intended for us.
&nbsp;
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>The surprising amount of rest built into Israel&rsquo;s calendar</li>
<li>Why Israel struggled to practice the sabbatical year and Jubilee</li>
<li>What Sabbath has to do with freedom from slavery</li>
<li>Why our burnout economy makes these ancient rhythms newly relevant</li>
<li>How rest becomes an apprenticeship in trusting God</li>
<li>What these rhythms might mean for the way we live and lead today</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
&ldquo;Slaves don&rsquo;t get Sabbaths. Free people do.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
<hr>
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>

The Spacious Life God Intended

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/c9728a7d-0fe8-45eb-bbcd-b4bc0159baad/transcript

Most of us have experienced teaching that gives us a lot to think about, but doesn’t necessarily change much how we live. In this conversation about spiritual formation and Christian leadership, Alan and Gem explore why transformation rarely comes through information alone.

 

Through their years leading retreats, workshops, and the PACE leadership cohort at Unhurried Living, they have discovered that growth often happens in quieter ways. It unfolds as people learn to listen to God, reflect on their lives, and share honestly with others.

 

In this episode, they talk about the rhythms that help learning move from the mind into the soul. These include practices like solitude and silence, offering teaching in smaller portions, creating meaningful interaction, allowing a spacious schedule, and paying attention to the dynamics within a group.

 

If you lead retreats, facilitate small groups, serve in ministry, or simply desire a deeper life with God, this conversation offers insight into how thoughtful learning environments can support lasting spiritual growth.

 

You may discover that the way we gather and learn together matters more than we often realize.

______________________________________

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

 

Most of us have experienced teaching that gives us a lot to think about, but doesn&rsquo;t necessarily change much how we live. In this conversation about spiritual formation and Christian leadership, Alan and Gem explore why transformation rarely comes through information alone.
&nbsp;
Through their years leading retreats, workshops, and the PACE leadership cohort at Unhurried Living, they have discovered that growth often happens in quieter ways. It unfolds as people learn to listen to God, reflect on their lives, and share honestly with others.
&nbsp;
In this episode, they talk about the rhythms that help learning move from the mind into the soul. These include practices like solitude and silence, offering teaching in smaller portions, creating meaningful interaction, allowing a spacious schedule, and paying attention to the dynamics within a group.
&nbsp;
If you lead retreats, facilitate small groups, serve in ministry, or simply desire a deeper life with God, this conversation offers insight into how thoughtful learning environments can support lasting spiritual growth.
&nbsp;
You may discover that the way we gather and learn together matters more than we often realize.
______________________________________
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>
&nbsp;

From Information to Transformation: Rethinking How We Teach

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What does it mean to become an apprentice of Jesus—not just as an individual, but as part of a community shaped by the kingdom of God?

 

In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling is joined by friend and colleague Matt Fogle for a thoughtful conversation with Keas Keasler about his new IVP Academic book, Kingdom Apprenticeship: Dallas Willard’s Formational Theology and Missional Vision.

 

Together they explore Dallas Willard’s understanding of spiritual formation, grace as both pardon and power, the church as a community of discipleship, and what it means for ordinary Christians and ministry leaders to become people who increasingly reflect the life of Christ. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, or simply longing for deeper transformation, this conversation offers a hopeful vision for becoming apprentices of Jesus in every area of life.

 

In this episode you’ll discover:
Why spiritual formation is about more than gaining knowledge
Dallas Willard’s vision for grace, discipleship, and transformation
How the church becomes a “school of life” where people learn to live in God’s kingdom
Why formation is both deeply personal and profoundly communal
Practical encouragement for pastors and ministry leaders seeking lasting spiritual growth

 

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

Learn about PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care

What does it mean to become an apprentice of Jesus&mdash;not just as an individual, but as part of a community shaped by the kingdom of God?
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In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling is joined by friend and colleague Matt Fogle for a thoughtful conversation with Keas Keasler about his new IVP Academic book, Kingdom Apprenticeship: Dallas Willard&rsquo;s Formational Theology and Missional Vision.
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Together they explore Dallas Willard&rsquo;s understanding of spiritual formation, grace as both pardon and power, the church as a community of discipleship, and what it means for ordinary Christians and ministry leaders to become people who increasingly reflect the life of Christ. Whether you&rsquo;re a pastor, church leader, or simply longing for deeper transformation, this conversation offers a hopeful vision for becoming apprentices of Jesus in every area of life.
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In this episode you&rsquo;ll discover:
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<li>Why spiritual formation is about more than gaining knowledge</li>
<li>Dallas Willard&rsquo;s vision for grace, discipleship, and transformation</li>
<li>How the church becomes a &ldquo;school of life&rdquo; where people learn to live in God&rsquo;s kingdom</li>
<li>Why formation is both deeply personal and profoundly communal</li>
<li>Practical encouragement for pastors and ministry leaders seeking lasting spiritual growth</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>

How Dallas Willard Shaped Kingdom Apprenticeship (Keas Keasler)

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Unhurried Living is a Christian podcast that explores spiritual formation, soul care, Christian leadership, and following Jesus in everyday life. Hosts Alan and Gem Fadling offer biblical wisdom and spiritual practices to help you overcome hurry, anxiety, burnout, and spiritual exhaustion while growing closer to God.

Drawing from more than thirty years of ministry and leadership development, Alan and Gem offer grounded wisdom for the real challenges of everyday life. Through their own reflections and conversations with trusted guests, they help listeners discover simple, grace-filled ways to follow Jesus.

You weren't created to live a hurried life. The life of Jesus was never rushed. Ours often is. If you're longing for a more meaningful and practical way of following Jesus, you're not alone.

If you're ready to embrace a more rooted and connected life with Jesus, welcome. Continue the journey with books, resources, and communities at UnhurriedLiving.com.

Unhurried Living is a&nbsp;Christian podcast&nbsp;that explores&nbsp;spiritual formation,&nbsp;soul care,&nbsp;Christian leadership, and&nbsp;following Jesus&nbsp;in everyday life. Hosts Alan and Gem Fadling offer&nbsp;biblical wisdom&nbsp;and&nbsp;spiritual practices&nbsp;to help you overcome&nbsp;hurry, anxiety, burnout, and spiritual exhaustion&nbsp;while growing closer to God.
Drawing from more than thirty years of ministry and leadership development, Alan and Gem offer grounded wisdom for the real challenges of everyday life. Through their own reflections and conversations with trusted guests, they help listeners discover simple, grace-filled ways to follow Jesus.
You weren't created to live a hurried life.&nbsp;The life of Jesus was never rushed. Ours often is.&nbsp;If you're longing for a more meaningful and practical way of following Jesus, you're not alone.
If you're ready to embrace a more rooted and connected life with Jesus, welcome.&nbsp;Continue the journey with books, resources, and communities at&nbsp;UnhurriedLiving.com.

Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead Better

Unhurried Living is a Christian podcast that explores spiritual formation, soul care, Christian leadership, and following Jesus in everyday life. Hosts Alan and Gem Fadling offer biblical wisdom and spiritual practices to help you overcome hurry, anxiety, burnout, and spiritual exhaustion while growing closer to God.

Drawing from more than thirty years of ministry and leadership development, Alan and Gem offer grounded wisdom for the real challenges of everyday life. Through their own reflections and conversations with trusted guests, they help listeners discover simple, grace-filled ways to follow Jesus.

You weren't created to live a hurried life. The life of Jesus was never rushed. Ours often is. If you're longing for a more meaningful and practical way of following Jesus, you're not alone.

If you're ready to embrace a more rooted and connected life with Jesus, welcome. Continue the journey with books, resources, and communities at UnhurriedLiving.com.

Unhurried Living is a Christian podcast that explores spiritual formation, soul care, Christian leadership, and following Jesus in everyday life. Hosts Alan and Gem Fadling offer biblical wisdom and spiritual practices to help you overcome hurry, anxiety, burnout, and spiritual exhaustion while growing closer to God.
Drawing from more than thirty years of ministry and leadership development, Alan and Gem offer grounded wisdom for the real challenges of everyday life. Through their own reflections and conversations with trusted guests, they help listeners discover simple, grace-filled ways to follow Jesus.
You weren't created to live a hurried life.&nbsp;The life of Jesus was never rushed. Ours often is.&nbsp;If you're longing for a more meaningful and practical way of following Jesus, you're not alone.
If you're ready to embrace a more rooted and connected life with Jesus, welcome.&nbsp;Continue the journey with books, resources, and communities at&nbsp;UnhurriedLiving.com.

Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead Better

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