Podcasts about unhurried life

Send us a textToday we welcome Alan Fadling to the podcast. Alan Fadling (MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary) is president and founder of Unhurried Living Inc. in Mission Viejo, CA, inspiring people to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better. An international speaker, he is the award-winning author of An Unhurried Leader, A Year of Slowing Down, and A Non-Anxious Life. Check out An Unhurried Life.

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 own pastoral journey, Alan encourages us to move beyond surface-level faith toward a life shaped by love, receptivity, and transformation.

We typically move at a breakneck speed—but is faster always the best option? On Walking Worthy, Julie Busteed and Lauren Stibgen talk about what it means to live an unhurried life. They discuss the book, An Unhurried Life by Alan Fadling, and their thoughts about the book. They also talk about: The importance of abiding with God in quiet moments. How The Christian Working Woman mission aligns. What happens when we are hurried. How working women can put boundaries in place to protect the Sabbath. Examples of how Jesus rested and the story of the Good Samaritan. Clear signs that point to the need to pause and the unexpected unhurried. How to live an unhurried life. An Unhurried Life by Alan Fadling https://www.unhurriedliving.com/an-unhurried-life Zoom Get-Together with Gem Fadling https://christianworkingwoman.org/event/monthly-zoom-get-together-gem-fadling/ 

Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG)  //  “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.” Hurry & Worry John 10:10  //  The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Matthew 6:34  //  Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Meris - A part or division. Worry is the failure to be here. James 4:13-15  //  Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 15 Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that.” Our goal: Be FULLY PRESENT. "Being in a hurry. Getting to the next thing without fully entering the thing in front of me. I cannot think of a single advantage I've ever gained from being in a hurry. But a thousand broken and missed things, tens of thousands, lie in the wake of all the rushing…. Through all that haste I thought I was making up time. It turns out I was throwing it away." – Ann Voskamp alcoholic shopaholic Golfaholic chocoholic workaholic Exodus 24:12  //  The Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain and stay here, and I will give you the tablets of stone with the law and commandments I have written for their instruction.” HAYA - To Be, To Exist Fast food Express lunch Minute Rice 59 Second Rice Gogurt Drive through Ready in minutes “Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual live in our day.” - Dallas Willard Hurry Sickness Hurry and Love are Incompatible If we want the life of Jesus, we must adopt the lifestyle of Jesus. Luke 5:16  //  But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. 3 MPH God Mark 6:30-31 //  The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Mark 6:45-46  //  Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. 46 After leaving them, he went up on a mountainside to pray. John 11:1-6  //  Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair.) 3 So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one you love is sick.” 4 When he heard this, Jesus said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God's glory so that God's Son may be glorified through it.” 5 Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. 6 So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days Luke 19:5  //  “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” Mark 10:32-34  //  They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. 33 “We are going up to Jerusalem,” he said, “and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles, 34 who will mock him and spit on him, flog him and kill him. Three days later he will rise.”

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott talk about the importance of good investments. There are many ways we can invest our time, money, and energy, and in this episode we discuss the importance of regularly investing in your marriage. Resources:Book - Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes... Everything, by Juli Slattery (release July 1, 2025)MTR Episode 62 – Your Marriage and the Unhurried Life (feat. Chris Schultz)MTR Episode 64 – Questions to Ask Your Spouse Every WeekMTR Episode 90 – Our Favorite Marriage ResourcesIntentionality In Your Marriage – John & Pam McGee, Uncommon Marriage Conference 2022 Scriptures:Ephesians 5:25Matthew 6:21 Questions to Discuss:What are some areas of your life where you invest your time, money, and energy?How can you invest more time and energy in your marriage?How can you invest more money in your marriage?

Dr. Pamela Pyle, author of "Anticipating Heaven," talks about the difference it makes to anticipate good, God's blessings, and even Heaven has on your body, mind, and spirit.  Unhurried Living's Alan Fadling, author of "An Unhurried Life," encourages us to be like Jesus.  He didn't rush.  He was present with those around him.  And he still accomplished a lot! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

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In this powerful message, Pastor Nick explores the often-overlooked spiritual disciplines of silence, solitude, and Sabbath, offering a counter-narrative to the relentless pace of modern life. Inspired by John Mark Comer's The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, this message invites you to rediscover the profound importance of slowing down. Learn how these ancient practices can bring peace to your soul, clarity to your mind, and renewed strength to your spirit as you find rest in God's presence. Perfect for anyone seeking to break free from the busyness of life and embrace a deeper, more meaningful rhythm of rest.

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 a "five-minute retreat" and how even just a few moments each day can bring about significant spiritual formation and peace.Alan also delves into his previous works, "An Unhurried Life" and "An Unhurried Leader," and explains how his new book serves as a practical companion designed to deepen our understanding of living an unhurried, Christ-centered life. The conversation is filled with insightful advice on how to cultivate these life-giving rhythms, including practical suggestions for slowing down, engaging with Scripture, and fostering community.ENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!

In a chaotic world, we all seek peace, but sometimes it's hard to obtain. We cannot have true peace without Jesus. In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler lights the candle of peace and shares how we live the peaceful life God has for us.

In a chaotic world, we all seek peace, but sometimes it's hard to obtain. We cannot have true peace without Jesus. In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler lights the candle of peace and shares how we live the peaceful life God has for us.

Mark concludes the Unhurried Life series by discussing a Rule of Life and living on purpose. Exploring the life and example of Daniel, we see how to be faithful when we are living in a world contrary to God's unhurried pace. Daniel 1:8-16 and 6:6-12. www.thevineaustin.org DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. What has been your experience with The Unhurried Life podcast? Is there an episode that has lingered with you? 2. What is something from the sermon that has stayed with you- either as encouraging, curious or confusing? 3. As you consider Daniel 1, why is choosing to reject royal food/drink so important? How could that translate to our life and what we consume? 4. Read Daniel 6:10. "Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.” Discuss why this practice of prayer would have been so powerful for Daniel, especially as a exile. 5. As you consider developing a rule of life going forward, what are you wanting to include in your rule of life? 6. As we conclude this series, what are some lessons, experiences, or practices that you take with you? ADDITIONAL INFO: We are creating an additional resource each week for those who would like to go deeper. For this week, you can review the resources exploring the way of simplicity and contentment at thevineaustin.org/unhurriedresources For those who haven't done so, make sure to subscribe to The Unhurried Life podcast which is found at thevineaustin.org/unhurried

As we begin to head to the conclusion of our series on the Unhurried Life, we hear from guest preacher, Gena St. David. Gena shares on the challenges and opportunities to engage our relationship with time, and the One who meets us in the past, present, and future. www.thevineaustin.org MARK 10:13-16 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. What take-aways do you have from practicing sabbath last week? 2. What has been your experience with The Unhurried Life podcast? Is there an episode that has lingered with you? 3. What is something from the sermon that has stayed with you- either as encouraging, curious or confusing? 4. What do you notice in your body when time feels like it is moving too slowly or too quickly? 5. What could you tolerate for 12 minutes that you wouldn't for 12 hours? 6. What do you notice in your body when you sit down to silently pray or meditate? 7. When has pain transformed into something helpful?

In this sermon, Mark shares about the practice of sabbath keeping, its presence in Scripture, and its ability to bring us back to life again. www.thevineaustin.org Scripture Reading: Exodus 20:8-11 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. What take-aways do you have from practicing silence and solitude last week? 2. What has been your experience with The Unhurried Life podcast? Is there an episode that has lingered with you? 3. What is something from the sermon that has stayed with you- either as encouraging, curious or confusing? 4. Why do you think the practice/commandment of sabbath has been so widely dismissed by Christians and churches? 5. Mark shared from three passages on Sunday. Recount each one and share how they can form our view of the Sabbath. (Gen 2:1-2, Exodus 20:8-11, Matt 12:1-8) 6. How is sabbath an act of resistance? What does it help us resist? 7. What is a step you want to take in experimenting with sabbath keeping? (If needed you can consider the four aspects: stop, rest, delight, worship) ADDITIONAL INFO: We are creating an additional resource each week for those who would like to go deeper. For this week, you can review the resources exploring the way of simplicity and contentment at thevineaustin.org/unhurriedresources For those who haven't done so, make sure to subscribe to The Unhurried Life podcast which is found at thevineaustin.org/unhurried

In the next sermon in THE UNHURRIED LIFE series, we look at Jesus' practice of silence and solitude as a way to cultivate an unhurried mind. Additional resources here: www.thevineaustin.org/unhurried DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What is your current relationship with solitude? Do you find it energizing, challenging, or somewhere in between? How has your experience with solitude shaped your desire for more or less of it? Do you identify with experiencing solitude as a form of rejection or isolation? How does it feel to consider solitude as an intentionalmovement toward something meaningful? Solitude can offer rest, bring purpose, clarity about identity, and space to process hard emotions. Which of these do you connect with the most? Which one sparks your curiosity, and which feels the most challenging for you? How might the experience of solitude feel different when you do these things in communion with God rather than on your own? What from the sermon or the podcast this week has stayed with you—either as encouraging, curious, or confusing? What would it look like to set aside time for solitude this week? When and where could you create this space? Among the four elements of solitude we've discussed—rest, purpose, identity, and processing—which one do you feel God is inviting you to explore more deeply right now?

Do you feel like you are always in a rush? Like nothing ever happens fast enough for you. What causes us to live so hurried? Join us as we learn how to be still and  live more like Jesus lived, unhurried. 

In the next sermon in THE UNHURRIED LIFE series, Mark shares about the pace of relationships and how following Jesus teaches us how to have deep, transformative connection with others. www.thevineaustin.org/unhurried DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. What take-aways do you have from practicing simplicity, gratitude and contentment last week? 2. What has been your experience with The Unhurried Life podcast? Is there an episode that has lingered with you? 3. What is something from the sermon that has stayed with you- either as encouraging, curious or confusing? 4. How have you seen or experienced the movement towards counterfeit connection? How is your "friendship time” trending in comparison to years in the past? 5. In 1 Corinthians 13, we find a list of descriptions for the nature of love, and it begins with patience. Why might love first need to be patient? 6. Recall the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10 from Zacchaeus' perspective. What would you find surprising and transformative about Jesus' actions and words? 7. What is a practice you are considering this week to deepen unhurried connections with others? ADDITIONAL INFO: We are creating an additional resource each week for those who would like to go deeper. For this week, you can review the resources exploring the way of simplicity and contentment at thevineaustin.org/unhurriedresources For those who haven't done so, make sure to subscribe to The Unhurried Life podcast which is found at thevineaustin.org/unhurried

In this third week of our Unhurried Life series, Mark explores how materialism and consumerism fuels a life of hurry. To help us, we can turn to two passages where Paul encourages others to find the secret way of simplicity and contentment. PHILIPPIANS 4:11–13 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. What has been your experience with The Unhurried Life podcast? Is there an episode that has lingered with you? 2. What is something from the sermon that has stayed with you- either as encouraging, curious or confusing? 3. Why might consumerism and materialism fuel a hurried life? 5. Read 1 Timothy 6:6-12. What wisdom do you find in these verses? What is a timely correction or instruction? 6. Mark shared that simplicity + gratitude = contentment. How do simplicity and gratitude fuel contentment? 7. What practices are you exploring to fuel a life of simplicity and contentment? ADDITIONAL INFO: We are creating an additional resource each week for those who would like to go deeper. For this week, you can review the resources exploring the way of simplicity and contentment at thevineaustin.org/unhurriedresources For those who haven't done so, make sure to subscribe to The Unhurried Life podcast which is found at thevineaustin.org/unhurried

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott talk what the Bible says about rest, the importance of Sabbath rest and your marriage, and reasons why we struggle to Sabbath. Scriptures:Exodus 20:8-11Genesis 2:2-3Mark 2:23-28MT 11:28-30Resources:Books - Practicing the Way and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, by John Mark ComerPodcast, More Than Roommates, Episode 62 – Your Marriage and the Unhurried Life (feat. Chris Schultz)Podcast, More Than Roommates, Episode 82 – How Does Work Affect Your Marriage (feat. Jordan Raynor)Books – Andy Crouch – The Tech-Wise Family and Amy Crouch & Andy Crouch - The Tech-Wise LifeBook - Sabbath Keeping, by Lynne BaabWebsite – 9 practices - Practicing the Way Questions to Discuss:1. How do you and your spouse do with sleep and rest?2. How often do you and your spouse set aside intentional time for rest?3. What prevents/keeps you from Sabbath rest? (i.e., pride, trust)4. What would Sabbath rest make possible in your lives, family, and marriage?

This is the second sermon in our series The Unhurried Life. In this sermon, we consider why hurry is so dangerous, and we explore Jesus' surprising solution. www.thevineaustin.org DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. What has been your experience with The Unhurried Life podcast? Is there an episode that has stayed with you? 2. Dallas Willard shared this advice, "Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day. You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life.” In what ways does a hurried pace combat so many aspects of the Christian life? 3. What is something from the sermon that has stayed with you- either as encouraging, curious or confusing? 4. How does the idea of being Jesus' apprentice seem different than being a disciple? 5. Read Matthew 11:28-30. In your own words, how are rest and renewal a by-product to putting on Jesus' yoke? 6. What is a part of Jesus' yoke that you desire to put on this week?

The Vine is kicking off a new series- The Unhurried Life. In this first sermon, Mark introduces the series, explores Ephesians 5, and invites us to begin with an honest assessment. For additional resources, the daily devotional podcast, and other information, go to www.thevineaustin.org/unhurried DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. What has been your experience with The Unhurried Life podcast? Is there an episode that has stayed with you? 2. How did you respond to this quote- “For many of us, the great danger is not that we will renounce our faith. It is that we become so distracted, rushed and preoccupied that we will settle for a mediocre version of it. We will just skim our lives instead of actually living them.” 3. What are some fruit from the modern life that you believe are the most toxic for the soul? 4. Read Ephesians 5:8-19. Discuss this passage and what you notice- especially listen for a timely encouragement and challenge. 5. What is one thing you can do to move towards making the most of every opportunity? 6. Conclude by sharing some hopes for these next 8 weeks. What do you long to experience?

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In 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 Follow Richard on Twitter. Follow Richard on Facebook. Read Richard's latest blog here.

Anxiety = Care - God.This week, Alan Fadling, author of An Unhurried Life and founder of the non-profit Unhurried Living, joins us to talk about what anxiety looks like and how Jesus invites us to know a life without worry. He walks through Matthew 6 to unpack some tangible steps of how to implement practices of peace.(https://slocity.church/im-new) - Click here to fill out a connect card if you're new (https://slocity.church/this-week) - Click here to jump into community (https://subsplash.com/slocitychurch/app) - Click here to download the app and stay connected (https://slocity.church/give) - We dream of being a generous church that trusts God fully and makes a difference. If God has put it on your heart to give, click the link above.

Sensing God calling us to action is a vital part of our Christian walk. This week, we dove into what it looks like to be willing to trust God in all circumstances through obedience and sensitivity to the Spirit's promptings.

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This week, we started a new series where we considered these questions: Are love and hurry incompatible? And if they are incompatible, why do we often choose to hurry even at the cost of love?

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I am a cyclical person - heck, we all are - and while we can reflect anyday on what I am about to talk to… there are days / times that seem more powerful and intentional than others. And…. ½ way through the year… that is a midpoint.   Vantage point.  A few ways we can take a pause…. To look at how we can live into intentional living for the rest of the year. 1- Seasonal living. This is so powerful  -  You might have heard about the unhurried life… reopening the doors. It is included for all clients, but if you want it stand alone, check it out.  This is such a powerful way to change and grow - gonna change the name of the podcast and free group… to The Unhurried Life. Intentional living for lady leaders… and you are a leader!   2-= Add on to seasonal living - quarterly planning for both personal and professional.  Also included for clients - this is a powerful session / tool that builds on itself season after season, quarter after quarter…   here is a snapshot. Looking at what worked, what didnt work.  Then where you want to focus now.  And some best next steps.  Or is it next best steps?  3- Give it time.  This really plays into savoring the season, life in general… the moments… even more. This season we focus on savor, quality or quantity, and taking inventory…. Something we can do on the daily too.  Taking the time. Infusing it in.  This is why i am following the theme of last summer…  and the summer before was a cool trip through the Circle of life - a tool i love and use with clients… so there is more to listen to, if you like what you are hearing:). To bring it all together - you all know I have a retreat property, and that in this season we are in worker bee mode to create spaces throughout the actual property… and to add in a whole another home. eek= so excited! If you want to live even more into what I just talked about - seasonal living, quarterly planning, and taking the time- Into the Woods has a place for everyone - for a day, a getaway, with your team… keep listening this summer for more info. Enjoy this FREE Retreat Planning Guide!

Matthew 11:28-30Louis Tamburro We're starting a new 5 week teaching series we're calling The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, and it's about how to have peace in a world of hurry. We need to learn from the life of Jesus, to live an unhurried life like Jesus. The burdens of life are way too heavy for us to carry on our own. The good news is we don't have to carry them on our own, because Jesus offers to carry them with us if we yoke our lives to him, and slow down enough to learn from him. 

In my book, An Unhurried Life, I wrote a chapter titled “Productivity: Unhurried Isn't Lazy,” in part, to speak to our tendency to assume that productivity is always about doing more and more and more. But what if true productivity is, at least in part, about doing qualitatively better work, even if it seems less busy than before?  There is a cultural bias for always staying busy. I'm sharing the last of three episodes about sources of hurry in our lives. In the first two, I talked about how anxiety and insecurity are significant contributors, motors, or even viruses for hurry in our lives.  Today, I'll talk about overwork as a third virus of hurry that is epidemic in our current context.  ____________________________________________________Connect with Alan on LinkedIn or learn more about Unhurried Living programs on their website. Learn more about Unhurried Leaders membership.

What does it mean to live slowly? Join us as we welcome Jodi H. Grubbs, author of "Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale," who shares how her formative experiences by the sea on a Caribbean island shaped her understanding of solitude and spiritual growth. In Part 1, Jodi opens her heart about her first husband's tragic accident and recovery journey, which ultimately led to his very unexpected death—all within the first two years of their marriage.Discover the importance of recognizing personal capacity to avoid burnout and live a fulfilling life. We also explore the fear of slowing down and the importance of community and solitude in this journey. Drawing parallels to the transformation of sea glass, Jodi eloquently speaks on how hardship can lead to a beautiful renewal. This enriching conversation is a gentle reminder to embrace slow living and find stillness, even amid life's challenges.Learn more about Jodi's book and journey: Jodi's WebsiteOrder Jodi's new book: Slow LivingSupport the Show.Begin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online coaching center and meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Learn more about my books and work: Janell Rardon Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International Learn more about Young Living Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils and the Aroma Freedom Technique: HEALINGFROMTRAUMA

How 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 going to help us understand a biblical basis for rest and why now is the right time to start to developing these essential rhythms.MORE FROM ALAN FADLINGFind Alan's IVP titles HERE7 Reasons We Don't Rest Well (Apple, Spotify)RELATED AFTER IV EPISODESE68: A Moment to Retreat Pt 1: Examen Explanation (Apple, Spotify)E69: A Moment to Retreat Pt 2: Examen Guide (Apple, Spotify)HELP AFTER IV RAISE $50,000 TO MAKE MORE OF YOUR FAVORITE ALUMNI PODCAST!Give HERE to keep supporting alumni in transitionSTAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Bonjour! 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. The world does it best to make it impossible. So, which one will it be? Anxiety leads us to succumb to fear and fight peace. Anxious living is a distortion of good motives, blocking the clarity of stillness and rest. Peace is the antidote to anxiety. This peace is found in practicing God's presence and embodying the virtues of grace, found in Christ. But, what does it look like, and how do we get there? This week I welcome Alan Fadling back on the show to dive into a real and raw conversation about overcoming anxiety and finding peace. Alan has felt mastered by worry, but he brings counsel on how to learn a better way and who to look to for it: Jesus, "the ultimate non-anxious presence." He constructs a posture from which we can rest more deeply, live more fully, and lead better. Fixing our minds on grace and eternity, we can begin to see the benefit of loosening our grip and operating from a sure foundation. Alan candidly shares his personal journey, highlighting how anxiety, coupled with perfectionism, led to a cycle of high standards, achievements, and ultimately, dissatisfaction and discouragement. His honest portrayal of himself as a "recovering perfectionist" resonated deeply with me – and I suspect I am not the only one! Alan's emphasis on progress over perfection reminds us that growth is a journey, not a destination. This is a deeply biblical message that our culture has us forget all too easily. And so we find that grace, with its essence of unmerited favor and unconditional love found in Christ, becomes a transformative force, offering solace and redemption in the face of anxiety. This is one of the key messages of Scripture. Alan also shares with us the practice of embodying God's presence and cultivating "little virtues" such as humility, patience, gentleness, dependence, and surrender. He tells us about learning patience in the chaos of Southern California traffic, reminding us that it's the simple things that steer us towards a peaceful life, even when the world seems to have gone upside down. This underscores the significance of relinquishing the incessant pursuit of materialistic and ambitious goals in favor of humility and grace. Scripture makes clear the importance of faith, imagination, and embracing an "unhurried influence." Rattling through life at top speed isn't the secret to peace. Alan's prayer for the audience to grow in unhurried influence is an open invitation to take the scenic route, savouring the moments, and stepping into a life ruled by peace, grace, and gentleness. So, as you sail away from this episode, remember - peace isn't found in the rush-rush of everyday life, but in the sweet, steady rhythm of grace in Christ Jesus. MORE ABOUT ALAN FADLING Alan serves as a frequent speaker, consultant and retreat leader with local churches and national organizations such as InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Halftime Institute, Apprentice Institute, Saddleback Church, and Open Doors International. He speaks from the intersection of spiritual formation and leadership, with content that is approachable, usable and transferable. Alan Fadling (M. Div., Fuller Theological Seminary) is President and Founder of Unhurried Living, Inc. in Mission Viejo, CA, inspiring people to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. He speaks and consults internationally, as well as nationally with organizations such as Saddleback Church, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Cru, Halftime Institute, Apprentice Institute and Open Doors International. He is the award-winning author of An Unhurried Life (IVP 2013), honored with a Christianity Today Award of Merit in spirituality, and An Unhurried Leader (IVP 2017). He is a trained spiritual director. He lives in Mission Viejo, California with his wife, Gem, and their family. https://www.unhurriedliving.com/alan We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? 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Is 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 deeper, live fuller, and lead better. He speaks and consults internationally. He is the award-winning author of An Unhurried Leader, An Unhurried Life, A Year of Slowing Down, and his newest book, A Non-Anxious Life. He is also the co-author of What Does Your Soul Love? which he wrote with his wife, Gem. You can get Alan's newest book for 20% off and free shipping with code IVPPOD20 at: https://www.ivpress.com/a-non-anxious-life   You can connect with Alan at https://www.unhurriedliving.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alanfadling/ Or https://www.instagram.com/unhurriedliving/ On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alanfadling Or https://www.facebook.com/unhurriedliving   Get your FREE Peace, Be Still Guided Meditation Journal here. Here are some additional helpful links: You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/ Follow me on Instagram @creatingspaceforgod Follow me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Lectio Divina Scripture Meditation Journal here. Join my Monday email newsletter here, where I send links to the newest meditation every Monday morning. Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at lifeaudio.com.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

I've written and said plenty about the problem of hurry in our lives and in our world. There is a condition called hurry sickness, which is the feeling of always being rushed as though you were lagging behind in some race. This raises our stress levels. A sense that we don't have enough time for everything we have to do is a sign of hurry sickness. We can end up feeling increasing frustration with anyone or anything that gets in the way of what you have to do. Multitasking is one of our strategies to somehow boost productivity, at least in the short-term. But the long-term costs can be pretty high for our present hurry.  In this episode and a couple of future ones this season, I'm going to talk about core drivers of hurry that I've been addressing in my own life since I wrote An Unhurried Life. Today, in the spirit of my new book A Non-Anxious Life, I'll unpack how anxiety drives hurry in our lives. ____________________________________________________Connect with Alan on LinkedIn or learn more about Unhurried Living programs on their website. Learn more about Unhurried Leaders membership.

In 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 as a frequent speaker and consultant with local churches, national organizations and leaders internationally. His content is approachable, usable and transferable. He shows leaders how to get perspective so their leadership flows from a full soul and out of healthy rhythms of rest and work. A trained Spiritual Director, Alan is author of An Unhurried Life, An Unhurried Leader and A Year of Slowing Down. Alan's Book:A Non-Anxious LifeAlan's Recommendation:The MessageConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below.Support the show

In this episode of More Than Roommates, we talk with marriage pastor Chris Schultz about the unhurried life. Chris shares his marriage testimony (which includes $100,000 debt, infidelity, porn, and much more), and we discuss how you and your spouse can make decisions to live the unhurried life.Questions to Discuss:1. How's our pace of life and the pace of our marriage?2. Do we have the courage to say “no” to the wrong things so that we can say “yes” to the right ones?3. What's one step you can take to eliminate hurry?Resources:Follow Chris Schultz on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pastorcoachschultz/Book – An Unhurried Life: Following Jesus' Rhythms of Work and Rest, by Alan Fadling

Relax and fall asleep fast to this Bible meditation for deep sleep with relaxing meditation music. Narrated by Ben Little. Let your body sleep and your mind rest. Slow down, take a deep breath, and join Abide for this peaceful sleep story titled An Unhurried Life. The Bible has much to say about slowing down, waiting on God, and the blessings that follow. Unlock the premium ad-free Christian Bible sleep meditation experience in the Abide app:https://abide.co/awesomeDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us

The Unhurried Life

"With the overwhelming pace of life, many of us struggle to stop long enough to be present. Our long to-do lists and full calendars leave little breathing room to hear from God. We know we need to slow down but we don't even know how to begin."Today's guest, Alan Fadling, has spent years coaching leaders and communities on how to live an unhurried life, teaching that productivity and success are not our chief end, but rather living at the pace that our true self longs to live. In this episode, Alan shares how we can train to be unhurried and when we do, we begin to see what matters to God. Alan asks an important question, "To what degree am I letting my life be shaped by the values of Jesus and to what degree am I letting it be shaped by the culture around me?"  Alan Fadling is president and founder of Unhurried Living, Inc. in Mission Viejo, California. He speaks and consults internationally. He is an award-winningauthor of An Unhurried Leader and An Unhurried Life, which was honored with a Christianity Today Award of Merit in spirituality. He is also coauthor (with Gem Fadling) of What Does Your Soul Love?Order A Year of Slowing DownLearn more about Alan's work: Unhurried LivingRevisit S6E1: An Unhurried LifeFind Alan on Instagram: @unhurriedlivingFind Alan on YouTube: YouTube ChannelMeet Janell on Instagram: @janellrardonJoin Heartlift Central on Substack: The Heartlift CommunitySupport the showToday's Heartlift with Janell is currently fully supported by Heartlift International, a 501(c)3 committed to making home and family the safest, most secure place on earth. Every resource developed, every podcast recorded, and every book written has one goal: To help families become stronger every day. Learn more about Heartlift International and help support this podcast with your tax-deductible donation: https://www.janellrardon.com/heartliftinternational/

"Jesus lives at the pace of his father's priorities."-Alan Fadling, A Year of Slowing DownIn this episode, I am joined by guest Alan Fadling, the author of A Year of Slowing Down: Daily Devotionals for Unhurried Living. Alan and I discuss the concept of unhurried living and the importance of slowing down to notice and prioritize what truly matters in life. Alan shares his experiences from an 8-day silent retreat and highlights the value of being present and unhurried. We explore the idea that Jesus lived at the pace of his father's priorities and how we can cultivate an unhurried life through contemplative practices and intentional reflection. Alan Fadling is president and founder of Unhurried Living, Inc. in Mission Viejo, California. He speaks and consults internationally. He is an award-winningauthor of An Unhurried Leader and An Unhurried Life, which was honored with a Christianity Today Award of Merit in spirituality. He is also coauthor (with Gem Fadling) of What Does Your Soul Love?Order A Year of Slowing DownLearn more about Alan's work: Unhurried LivingRevisit S6E1: An Unhurried LifeFind Alan on Instagram: @unhurriedlivingFind Alan on YouTube: YouTube ChannelMeet Janell on Instagram: @janellrardonJoin Heartlift Central on Substack: The Heartlift CommunitySupport the showToday's Heartlift with Janell is currently fully supported by Heartlift International, a 501(c)3 committed to making home and family the safest, most secure place on earth. Every resource developed, every podcast recorded, and every book written has one goal: To help families become stronger every day. Learn more about Heartlift International and help support this podcast with your tax-deductible donation: https://www.janellrardon.com/heartliftinternational/

My first book, An Unhurried Life, which was published over ten years ago, had this as it's subtitle: “Following Jesus' Rhythms of Work and Rest.” Knowing what I know now about our great cultural struggle to rest well, I might have changed that to: “Following Jesus' Rhythms of Rest and Work. It's not that rest is more important than work. It's that real rest is so neglected these days.  And many of us are feeling our need for real rest more today than perhaps we ever have. Getting better sleep, setting aside a day a week not measured by productivity or accomplishment, even guarding some weeks each year to really rest is something most of us still struggle to do.  Today, I'll share seven reasons we don't rest well. They aren't theoretical for me. They are reasons I've struggled with entering into the gift of rest that God has always been offering me. I hope some of these will ring true to you as well, and just might help you move through some of these resistances, misbeliefs and challenges to a place of deeper rest of body and soul with God.  _________________________________________________________Connect with Alan on LinkedIn or learn more about Unhurried Living programs on their website. 

You might be wondering how the word “peaceful” and “productivity” can actually go together? Awhile back, I was having lunch with a client and she coined the term “peaceful productivity” when talking about what she was really wanting in the next season - and for her life in general tbh. We sat with that a little that day, and from there, Mercedes has spent more time talking with her clients and her friend about what that can even mean.   Peaceful Productivity is the theme inside her membership, The Unhurried Life (wow- that really is congruent…) and she is here today to elaborate for them.  And for you.  What Peaceful Productivity is, and why the heck would you even want to go for it? ---- Need support? https://mercedessaurbaughcoaching.as.me/complimentaryconsult  Her Unapologetic Life on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/herunapologeticlife  Interested in The Unhurried Life Membership? Head to www.intothewoods.co to learn more!   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

“You will be at your best if you are doing it from a rested soul.” - Alan FadlingFeeling overwhelmed and exhausted, Alan Fadling's life spiraled out of control until he discovered a game-changing practice that completely transformed his life. His mentors introduced him to the art of taking a day each month for solitude and reflection, which helped him reconnect with his true purpose. This monthly retreat catalyzed Alan to create a daily journaling practice that allowed him to explore his thoughts and emotions and capture meaningful moments with God. The unexpected twist? It only took five minutes each day to start seeing a significant difference in his mental health. Unleash the power of five minutes and discover a new level of peace and balance in your life.In this episode, you will be able to:Discover the benefits of incorporating mindful moments in your daily life for spiritual growth.Learn how dedicating time each day to mental well-being can transform your outlook.Uncover techniques for fostering a deeper connection with oneself and the divine through an unhurried pace.Explore the power of journaling as a tool for self-discovery and fostering a dialogue with your higher power.Realize the importance of communal connection and the nurturing space it can create while slowing down.Alan is the president and founder of Unhurried Living, inspiring people to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better.HELPFUL RESOURCES:Episode 237 - Gem Fadling, “Hold That Thought"Episode 238 - Alan Fadling, “An Unhurried Life"Discover how the barrier built by porn addiction can become a bridge to abundant life.What if lust for porn is really a search for true passion?In a world where there are 68 million searches for pornography every day and where over 70 percent of Christian men report viewing porn in the last year, it's no surprise that more and more men struggle with an addiction to this false fantasy. Common wisdom says if they just had more willpower or more faith, their fight would be over. Contact Restoring the Soul:- Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.comThanks for listening!