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Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead BetterFrom Doing to Being w/ John Eldredge (347)Faith often becomes a checklist—prayer, scripture study, ministry—rather than a living, breathing relationship with Jesus. In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling speaks with bestselling author and teacher John Eldredge about shifting from a performance-based spiritual life to one rooted in presence, intimacy, and encounter. We talk about how to slow down in a world that values hustle, how to rediscover wonder in the midst of cynicism, and how to create personal rhythms that foster authentic connection with Jesus. If you long to experience Jesus—really—this conversation is for you. John’...2025-06-1648 minUnhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead BetterDeconstruction vs. Disorientation - What's the Difference? (345)Life doesn’t always go according to plan. The map you were following suddenly doesn’t make sense. What once felt solid begins to crack. But what if this unraveling isn’t a detour... what if it’s part of the sacred path? In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Gem and Alan Fadling explore a powerful biblical framework for spiritual transformation—orientation, disorientation, and new orientation—a pattern identified by Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann and lived out in the Psalms, in Christian history, and in our lives today. Whether you're deconstructing your faith, walki...2025-06-0255 minUnhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead BetterSlowing Down for Deep Healing with Nicholas and Sheila Rowe (343)Leadership is sacred work—but it can also leave wounds. What happens when unaddressed pain begins to shape the way we lead? And how can healing restore not only our souls but also the communities we serve? In this episode, Alan Fadling is joined by Nicolas Rowe and Sheila Wise-Rowe, authors of Healing Leadership Trauma: Finding Emotional Health and Helping Others Flourish. Together, they offer a wise, grace-filled vision of leadership rooted in wholeness rather than woundedness. This conversation is an invitation—to slow down, to pay attention to your inner life, and to believe that...2025-05-1949 minUnhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead BetterWhat Does It Really Mean to “Go Deeper” in Faith? (341)Have you ever stood at the edge of the ocean and been struck by its vastness—its depth? That sense of something greater calling to us? Today, Alan Fadling invites us into a reflection on the spiritual hunger so many of us carry: a longing not just to know about God, but to be deeply rooted in God. In this episode, Alan explores what it means to cultivate a life of soul-depth, spiritual depth, and heart depth. Drawing from his book An Unhurried Life, the writings of J.I. Packer and Hans Urs von Balthasar, and his ow...2025-05-0513 min
Susie Larson LiveTrading a life of anxiety for true peace with Alan FadlingIf you aren't worrying about it, do you even truly care about it? This was the lie author and speaker Alan Fadling believed. Alan shares practical insights to help break through your anxiety and move to a life of grace and peace. His book is "A Non-Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God's Presence." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here2025-03-2151 min
The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast428: 3 Reasons Why Leading with Peace Has Greater Impact Than Anxiety // Gem and Alan Fadling, Unhurried LivingIs anxiety running your leadership on empty? Discover how peace, rest, and soul care can offer a more fulfilling and impactful way to lead. In this episode, Gem and Alan Fadling share transformative insights from their work as founding partners of Unhurried Living, helping leaders shift from pressure to purpose with rhythms of renewal and deeper self-awareness. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/428gemandalanfadling Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 By...2025-02-0348 minUnhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead Better327: How to Recognize God's Voice (Tyler Staton)Who is the Holy Spirit to you—an intimate friend or a mysterious stranger? In this episode, Alan Fadling speaks with Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church and author of The Familiar Stranger, about rediscovering the Holy Spirit and stepping into a more experiential, Spirit-led life. Tyler shares practical insights and biblical metaphors that invite us into deeper intimacy with the Spirit and a greater awareness of His presence and power. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How the Holy Spirit is like a tabernacle, a river, and living water. The dangers of over-intellectualizing or m...2025-01-2732 min
The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina GriffinHow Shifting to an Unhurried Lifestyle Cultivates Peace and Serenity - Alan FadlingTAKEAWAYSJesus does not have an anxious or a frantic voice, nor did He make rash frantic decisionsPray about the things that give you anxiety and ask God to give you clear directionIn peace, you have access to your fully functioning brain rather than one that is addled with worry and over-stimulationInstead of living life constantly doing things to prove your identity, know your identity in Christ and express it freely with no pressure🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEBook Tina to Speak: https://cou...2025-01-1627 min
Restoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 332 - Alan Fadling, "An Unhurried Life, A Year of Slowing Down"Welcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." Today, we're diving into a profound conversation with Alan Fadling, author of the the devotional book, "A Year of Slowing Down: Daily Devotions for Unhurried Living."In this episode, Michael and Alan explore the necessity and impact of integrating brief, intentional moments of reflection into our daily lives, especially in a world that often feels rushed and overwhelming. Alan shares his journey from living a hurried life to discovering the transformative power of small, consistent practices that nurture the soul. They discuss the concept of...2025-01-1127 min
Spiritual Life and Leadership238. Lead with Less Anxiety, with Alan Fadling, author of A Non-Anxious LifeSend me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking!Is it possible to lead a congregation without being consumed by anxiety and stress? How can we as ministry leaders manage the pressures and expectations we carry while maintaining a sense of peace and lightness?In this episode, Alan Fadling, author of A Non-Anxious Life, unpacks how ministry leaders can navigate anxiety by creating a supportive network of friends and mentors, understanding God’s joyful nature, and how these realities can transform our personal life and pastoral leadership.THIS EPIS...2024-10-1538 minUnhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead Better309: No Instant Saints: Embracing the Pace of Grace (Alan)Growing in grace is not about thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less. If you’ve ever felt like you’re struggling to grow or that life’s challenges keep setting you back, you’re not alone. The journey toward spiritual maturity is rarely straightforward, and it’s easy to feel like we’re not progressing the way we should. We live in a culture that craves quick fixes and instant results, but real growth takes time, intention, and grace. Today, we’re diving into what it means to grow in grace, why it’s so difficul...2024-09-2313 min
The Richard Blackaby Leadership PodcastA conversation with Alan FadlingIn This episode Richard talks with author Alan Fadling about his latest book, The Non-Anxious Life. Alan was also on Episode 286 of the podcast to talk about his book An Unhurried Life. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click here. RESOURCES: Use code , “LEADER” for 10% off The Experiencing God Online Class. Register at a discounted rate with code 'earlybird' for the upcoming Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop in Jonesboro, GA Oct. 28-30. CONNECT: Connect with Alan at Unhurriedliving.com...2024-08-2049 min
After IVE122: A Foundation for Healthy Rhythms of RestHow important is rest after graduation?After graduation, getting a strong start at work is oftentimes our biggest priority. Work is good. But what about getting a strong start to rest? For the next five weeks, we're going to explore ways to start incorporating healthy rhythms of rest in this post-graduation season of life.To start things off, we're chatting with Alan Fadling, spiritual director, speaker, and author of multiple IVP titles including An Unhurried Life: Following Jesus' Rhythms of Work and Rest, and A Non-Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God's Presence. Alan is...2024-06-0436 min
Gospel Spice | Awaken Delight in God through faith in Jesus ChristFinding peace in an anxious world | with Alan FadlingBonjour! Stephanie here. How do we overcome anxiety, and embrace peace? More than ever, our daily life seems to fight us on this quest. Do you, like so many of us, see anxiety as an incentive to perform? Or a proof of how much you care? Or is anxiety simply an unwelcome shadow over your days, bringing with it clenched teeth and an upset stomach?
Today is an invitation to step into a life characterized by peace, grace, and gentleness, replete with the palpable presence of God. God promises us that it is ours in Christ Jesus...2024-05-2144 min
God‘s Story PodcastAlan Fadling – The Non-Anxious LifeAre you feeling anxious? How can Jesus lead us out of feelings of anxiety?
Brent talks with Alan Fadling about his new IVP America book ‘The Non-Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God’s Presence’.
Alan is president and founder of Unhurried Living in Mission Viejo, California, inspiring people to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better. He speaks and consults internationally.
(1:30) Alan’s experience with anxiety;
(3:55) Living in an anxious age;
(5:15) Reducing anxiety;
(6:20) The positive use of anxiety;
(9:50) Solitude and silence helpful;
(11:15) The peace of Christ;
(13:20) Jesus’ words about worry and anxiety;
(15:40) ‘Inhaling’ grace;
(18:20) Dis...2024-05-1126 minGod‘s Story PodcastAlan Fadling – The Non-Anxious LifeAre you feeling anxious? How can Jesus lead us out of feelings of anxiety?
Brent talks with Alan Fadling about his new IVP America book ‘The Non-Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God’s Presence’.
Alan is president and founder of Unhurried Living in Mission Viejo, California, inspiring people to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better. He speaks and consults internationally.
(1:30) Alan’s experience with anxiety;
(3:55) Living in an anxious age;
(5:15) Reducing anxiety;
(6:20) The positive use of anxiety;
(9:50) Solitude and silence helpful;
(11:15) The peace of Christ;
(13:20) Jesus’ words about worry and anxiety;
(15:40) ‘Inhaling’ grace;
(18:20) Dis...2024-05-1126 min
So Much More: Scripture Meditation (Lectio Divina)How to Live a Non-Anxious Life | Alan FadlingIs it possible to find peace in God's presence amidst anxiety? Alan Fadling believes we can. In this conversation, Alan and I tackle the notion that anxiety doesn't have the final say in our lives, and we explore practical ways to shift our focus away from anxiety and toward peace. If you're wrestling with anxiety, know that you're not alone. There's hope and peace to be found in Jesus. Listen in for an empowering discussion full of practical advice. Alan is the president and co-founder of Unhurried Living, which inspires people to rest d...2024-05-0134 min
Being Human with Steve CussNon-Anxious Presence with Alan Fadling“Jesus cares for our troubles, but they don’t worry him.” So says Alan Fadling, who joins host Steve Cuss on this episode of Being Human. Fadling is an author and the leader of Unhurried Living, a non-profit that trains people to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. His latest book, The Non-Anxious Life, draws from spiritual formation and touches on systems theory, as well. Cuss and Fadling discuss the ways that anxiety is not just a personal dynamic, but an organizational one. They consider what Dallas Willard had to say about anxiety and peace, h...2024-04-2836 minBeing Human with Steve CussNon-Anxious Presence with Alan Fadling“Jesus cares for our troubles, but they don’t worry him.” So says Alan Fadling, who joins host Steve Cuss on this episode of Being Human. Fadling is an author and the leader of Unhurried Living, a non-profit that trains people to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. His latest book, The Non-Anxious Life, draws from spiritual formation and touches on systems theory, as well. Cuss and Fadling discuss the ways that anxiety is not just a personal dynamic, but an organizational one. They consider what Dallas Willard had to say about anxiety and peace, h...2024-04-2836 minSusie Larson LiveTrading a life of anxiety for true peace with Alan FadlingIf you aren’t worrying about it, do you even truly care about it? This was the lie author and speaker Alan Fadling believed. Alan shares practical insights to help break through your anxiety and move to a life of grace and peace. His book is “A Non-Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God’s Presence.” *Originally aired March 14, 2024* Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here2024-04-2251 minSusie Larson LiveAlan Fadling on trading a life of anxiety for true peaceIf you aren't worrying about it, do you even truly care about it? This was the lie author and speaker Alan Fadling believed. Alan shares practical insights to help break through your anxiety and move to a life of grace and peace. His book is "A Non-Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God's Presence." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here2024-03-1450 min
Shifting CultureEp. 165 Alan Fadling - Finding Peace in an Anxious WorldIn this episode, Alan Fadling talks about his journey with anxiety and how he has learned to manage it through deepening his faith in God. Alan shares practical tools like meditation on scripture and spiritual disciplines that have helped redirect his anxious thoughts and feelings towards peace. Joshua and Alan discuss how communities can come together through practices like communion to collectively experience less anxiety and more of God's shalom, even in troubling times. This conversation provides hope and guidance for anyone struggling with anxiety, and looking for spiritual paths to greater peace.Alan Fadling, (MDiv), serves...2024-03-1249 min
Student Ministry Connection127: A Non-Anxious Life with Alan FadlingWhile we know anxiety is runny rampant in the teenagers we serve, many of us have probably not stopped long enough to realize it has affected many of us as well. Alan Fadling joins Steve to talk about his Unhurried Living ministry and his brand new book, A Non-Anxious Life. Even if you feel pretty healthy right now, it’s important to think about these things so we can stay healthy for ourselves and the students, families, and teams we serve.
Enter to win a copy of Alan's book by going to our Instagram post for this ep...2024-03-0640 min
FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and MinistryIs Anxiety Impacting Your Ministry? - Alan Fadling - 98 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason DayeIn an anxious world, how can we honestly assess if anxiety is showing up in our lives and ministries? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Alan Fadling. Alan is the president and founder of Unhurried Living. Alan speaks and consults with ministry organizations around the world. He is an award-winning author, and his most recent book is entitled A Non-Anxious Life. Together, Alan and Jason discuss how we can intentionally and thoughtfully address the anxiety in our lives. Alan also shares how anxiety might be impacting the way we serve, even if...2024-02-2736 min