How Dallas Willard Shaped Kingdom Apprenticeship (Keas Keasler)

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…

Why We Think, Feel, and Respond Differently: The Enneagram at Work (Joey Stabile Schewee)

Why can two people experience the same conversation, meeting, or problem so differently?   In this episode, Gem talks with Enneagram teacher, management consultant, and executive coach Joey Stabile Schewee, author of When Working Together Doesn’t Work, about what’s happening beneath our behavior …

The Prophetic Power of an Unhurried Life

Over the years, more than one person has described the ministry of Unhurried Living as prophetic. For a long time, I wasn’t quite sure what to do with that assessment.   In this episode, I reflect on insights from Eugene Peterson’s The Jesus Way and an observation from recovery historian Ernest K…

The Growth Hidden in Life’s Interruptions

In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Gem reflects on a childhood memory of dandelions and clover to explore a deeper question: how do we decide what is a weed and what is a flower in our lives?   Gem considers how interruptions, disappointments, and detours may actually be opportuniti…

How Leaders Grow Deep Roots (Eric Geiger)

How do leaders remain faithful, fruitful, and grounded over the long haul? In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling sits down with Eric Geiger, Senior Pastor of Mariners Church and author of The Rooted Leader, to explore what it means to cultivate deep roots as a leader.   D…

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 …