Hospitality is more than setting a table or opening your home. It’s a posture of the heart—a way of seeing and responding to the people God places in your path. True hospitality flows from God’s generous welcome to us and creates spaces of belonging wherever we go.

In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Gem Fadling talks with Laura Murray, author of Becoming a Person of Welcome, about moving from performance-based hosting to a transformed life of welcome. Drawing from her Armenian heritage, years in church leadership, and a rich theology of God’s hospitality, Laura offers practical steps for cultivating authentic connection, listening deeply, setting healthy boundaries, and leading others into a lifestyle of welcome.

Whether you’re a ministry leader, a community builder, or simply someone longing for relationships rooted in grace, this conversation will inspire you to carry God’s presence into everyday moments.

Listen in to learn:
Why hospitality is a posture, not a program
How to reflect God’s welcome in daily life
Ways to create authentic belonging without performance pressure
Spiritual practices that shape a hospitable heart

Connect with Laura Murray:
Website: www.digitalsilentretreats.com
Book: Becoming a Person of Welcome

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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

Hospitality is more than setting a table or opening your home. It&rsquo;s a posture of the heart&mdash;a way of seeing and responding to the people God places in your path. True hospitality flows from God&rsquo;s generous welcome to us and creates spaces of belonging wherever we go.
In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Gem Fadling talks with Laura Murray, author of Becoming a Person of Welcome, about moving from performance-based hosting to a transformed life of welcome. Drawing from her Armenian heritage, years in church leadership, and a rich theology of God&rsquo;s hospitality, Laura offers practical steps for cultivating authentic connection, listening deeply, setting healthy boundaries, and leading others into a lifestyle of welcome.
Whether you&rsquo;re a ministry leader, a community builder, or simply someone longing for relationships rooted in grace, this conversation will inspire you to carry God&rsquo;s presence into everyday moments.
Listen in to learn:
<ul>
<li>Why hospitality is a posture, not a program</li>
<li>How to reflect God&rsquo;s welcome in daily life</li>
<li>Ways to create authentic belonging without performance pressure</li>
<li>Spiritual practices that shape a hospitable heart</li>
</ul>
Connect with Laura Murray:
<ul>
<li>Website: <a href="http://www.digitalsilentretreats.com/">www.digitalsilentretreats.com</a></li>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Person-Welcome-Spiritual-Hospitality/dp/1514011948">Becoming a Person of Welcome</a></li>
</ul>
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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>

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.