Seen, Held, and Loved: The Healing Presence of God and Others (Susan Carson)

In this episode, Gem welcomes Susan Carson for a rich conversation at the intersection of contemplative spirituality, trauma healing, neuroscience, and the Christian mystical tradition.   Drawing from the wisdom of Julian of Norwich and insights from interpersonal neurobiology, Susan explores how…

How I Begin My Day with God (Unhurried Favorite)

What if your morning didn’t begin with hurry, but with holy attention? In this Unhurried Living favorite, Alan Fadling shares how he begins his day with God through simple, grounded rhythms that open space for presence, listening, and grace. What began years ago as a “quiet time” has matured into…

How to Trust God When You’re Afraid to Lose What You Love Most

In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Gem reflects on the powerful story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22 and what it reveals about trust, surrender, and spiritual growth. What happens when the thing you long for most feels at risk? How do you trust God when disappointment threatens y…

How to Recognize God's Voice: Growing in Discernment Through the Holy Spirit (Unhurried Favorite with Tyler Staton)

What if the Holy Spirit is not distant or confusing—but closer than you think?   In this replay episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling sits down with pastor and author Tyler Staton to explore what it means to grow in discernment and recognize God’s voice through the presence of the…

Finding Your Voice Without Feeling Selfish (Dr. Alison Cook)

What does it really mean to become the best version of yourself in God?   In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Gem Fadling sits down with therapist and bestselling author Dr. Alison Cook to talk about Christian boundaries, finding your voice, healing trauma, and facing emotional pain …

The Formation of a Leader Who Lasts

It’s one thing to understand the kind of leadership that helps people flourish. It’s another thing to sustain it—especially over time.   In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling continues his reflections on Wendell Berry’s wisdom, turning from the life we cultivate in leaders…

Aging Well: An Intentional Vision for the Next Decade

What does it mean to enter the final third of life with intention?   In this reflective episode, Gem shares about a personal season of reset as she approaches sixty. Through the lens of Christian spiritual formation, she explores four guiding words for her next decade: freedom, meaningful work, r…

When God Seems Distant (Kyle Strobel)

What do we do when God no longer feels as close as He used to feel? Many sincere believers experience seasons when prayer feels empty, Scripture feels quiet, and God seems strangely absent. For leaders especially, those seasons can feel confusing, discouraging, and even shameful. In this episode …

When Your Faith Feels Dry (And How God Meets You There) w/ Tish Harrison Warren

What do you do when your faith feels dry and your prayers feel empty?   In this episode, Gem Fadling sits down with author and Anglican priest Tish Harrison Warren to explore the reality of spiritual dryness, burnout, and what the Christian tradition calls “aridity.” Drawing from her book, What G…

Tending the Life Beneath Your Leadership

Much of what we long to see in leadership—trust, depth, resilience, and lasting fruit—simply does not grow well in a hurry.   In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling reflects on insights from Wendell Berry to explore a different way of leading. Instead of pushing for results…