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.

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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

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.
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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.

Who Are You Becoming? The Slow Work of Real Transformation 

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