Podcasts about what does your soul love

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.

"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/

Every once in a while, I like to reflect on all God has taught me over the previous few months or years. In many ways, that‘s what both my books, What Does Your Soul Love? and Hold That Thought are—a gathering of life lessons learned at the feet of Jesus. Recently I journaled my current, central paradigms. I am grateful for the grace of God shining a light on these important areas. Each of these informs how I view God, myself and others. Over time, I long to grow in love in all three of these relationships.______________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

Every once in a while, I like to reflect on all God has taught me over the previous few months or years. In many ways, that‘s what both my books, What Does Your Soul Love? and Hold That Thought are—a gathering of life lessons learned at the feet of Jesus. Recently I journaled my current, central paradigms. I am grateful for the grace of God shining a light on these important areas. Each of these informs how I view God, myself and others. Over time, I long to grow in love in all three of these relationships.______________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community. 

Episode Description: Are you consumed and overwhelmed with the pace of life or have you discovered the way of the unhurried life? Today's guest is Alan Fadling, the Founder and President of Unhurried Living, Inc. Additionally, he is the author of An Unhurried Life and An Unhurried Leader. In this important conversation, Alan helps us slow down to recognize the negative impact that the challenge of hurry can have on our souls. Alan recognizes the challenge of hurry that we are confronted with on a daily basis, yet shows us another way forward, the way of unhurriedness.   Looking to the example of Jesus, we are reminded that “he didn't let busy fill every waking minute of his life.” Alan invites us to re-evaluate what matters most, loving God and loving people. Unfortunately, if we lose sight of this, hurry can consume us and we will find ourselves missing the mark. We are presented with the important reminder that “you can't love people in a hurry and you can't love God in a hurry.” By embracing the way of unhurriedness, we can experience a deeper connection with God and therefore re-establish our identity in our relationship with God instead of our performance or accomplishments. The way of unhurriedness sets the stage for the profound kingdom impact that we can cultivate in our lives and in the people around us.   In this conversation, you will hear Alan and Bobby discuss the following: Focusing on the things that matter most. The challenge of hurry vs. the challenge of busyness. The patient process of developing people. Developing personal habits and rhythms. About the guest: 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, An Unhurried Leader (IVP 2017), and What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You (IVP 2019). He is a trained spiritual director. He lives in Mission Viejo, California with his wife, Gem, and their family.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Many of us seemed hard wired to do, do, and do more. Changing this requires a long, slow rewiring of our minds at the cellular level. It is not acquired by reading quotes, attending conferences or transferring an addiction of accomplishing more and more to the spiritual life. Steve talks with author Alan Fadling about his beautiful book, A Year of Slowing Down: Daily Devotions for Unhurried Living A year of slowing. I like it and you will also! TODAY'S GUEST - ALAN FADLING Alan is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, Inc, a non-profit that trains people to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. Alan is a trained spiritual director and leadership consultant, and the author of the award-winning books An Unhurried Life and An Unhurried Leader, 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? Learn more about Alan & his books, podcast, coaching, and Unhurried Living on his website - www.unhurriedliving.com   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN PODCAST A Year of Slowing Down: Daily Devotions for Unhurried Living by Alan Fadling Unhurried Living, Inc.   MUSIC USED IN PODCAST Music Break at 33:23: Sanctus (De Angelis) - Juliano Ravanello Music Break at 50:21: Heavenly Violin - Beautiful Relaxing Violin Music SUPPORT THE PODCAST Please consider a gift to support our ministry. We have a few ways to make it easy for you: Use our Donation Page on our Website Donate using our new App Send by mail (Potter's Inn, PO Box 35, Divide, Colorado 80814 - make sure you make note that your gift is for the podcast)   FIND US ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM Facebook Soul Care Conversations Group Page Potter's Inn Main FB Page Instagram CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats. 

With the overwhelming pace of life, many of us struggle to stop long enough to be present. Too often we live our lives more at the pace of the culture in self-interest, drivenness, empty excitement and anxiety. Alan Fadling has spent years coaching leaders and communities 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. So, he and Stephanie discuss how to follow the pace of Jesus Christ. Jesus never hurried, yet He accomplished everything He needed. How can we run counterculture and embrace rest as part of our spiritual roots? Alan invites us to ponder the essential nature of slowing down in a culture that tells us that productivity is the measure of our worth. Brew yourself a cup of your favorite hot drink, curl up with a blanket and join this slow, purposeful conversation about worshipping Jesus Christ through rest. As part of our “Pathways to God's presence” series, Stephanie and Alan invite you to slow down enough to hear the whisper of God's presence in your day. MEET ALAN FADLING Alan Fadling is president and founder of Unhurried Living, Inc. in California. He speaks and consults internationally 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 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? Alan speaks from his award-winning book, An Unhurried Life, about unhurried life with God, in community, in leadership development, in solitude, silence and prayer, and in doing the hard work of continued growth. From his book, An Unhurried Leader, he speaks on leading from overflow, working and leading with God, grace-empowered leadership, and leadership vision. He addresses the intersection between personal spiritual formation and fruitful leadership engagement. People leave these gatherings inspired, encouraged and energized for their life and work with God. Alan consults with groups of leaders to provide training in a way of planning, strategizing and leading that is well-rooted in deep intimacy with God. Incorporate a “seek the kingdom first” approach to leadership. Learn to plan events from a center of listening to God and seeing people through His eyes. Learning these patterns contributes to the sustainability of your leadership, and can produce “much fruit that lasts (Jn 15:16).” Alan offers coaching to focus individual attention on issues of personal spiritual and leadership formation. He has served as a sabbatical coach to many. He brings decades of leadership experience to those he coaches. His coaching combines the essence of a spiritual director and the practicality of a leadership formation coach. Alan can help you get unstuck and find your unhurried and fruitful way forward in leadership and ministry. GO TO https://www.unhurriedliving.com/ for more. Buy Alan's new book at https://www.unhurriedliving.com/ayearofslowingdown  Alan says, “These devotionals had their beginnings in my personal journal. I began to practice the regular discipline of spiritual journaling in my twenties. Since then, I've journaled thousands of pages and millions of words. My journal is a place where I wrestle, meditate, reflect, create, and, in it all, pray. It's a place where I acknowledge the presence of God with me. I trust that the Spirit of God with me along the way will be with you as you read.” Endorsements for “A year of slowing down”: "The brilliance in this book cannot be overstated. Resting takes time. Lord knows, it takes great grace as well. When Israel came out of Egypt, it took a long time to learn the new rhythms of God under the lordship of Yahweh. This book invites us to a conversion of rhythm. And if you are like any of us, it may take a whole year. Highly recommended." - A. J. Swoboda, assistant professor of Bible, theology, and world Christianity at Bushnell University, author of After Doubt "I can't think of anyone better than Alan Fadling to lead us on these five-minute daily retreats that he has provided. Far from being escape moments, these times will help us sink more deeply into reality." - Jan Johnson, president of Dallas Willard Ministries and author of Abundant Simplicity "Don't be fooled by the title of this book into thinking it's about slowing down the pace of your life so you can 'smell the flowers' or somehow break away from the world. It's about adopting a pace of life that allows you to listen to the Scripture more fully, with your mind as well as your heart. That is what Alan has done in the writing of this book. He models it for us on every page. If this is the result of a deliberately unhurried pace, then I'm in!" - Michael Card, musician and author of Scribbling in the Sand. We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Or, of course, you can start at the beginning with episode 1.  Season 1: the gospel of Matthew like you've never experienced it https://www.podcastics.com/episode/3280/link/ Season 2: Experience Jesus through the Psalms https://www.podcastics.com/episode/33755/link/ Season 3: the gospel of Luke, faith in action https://www.podcastics.com/episode/40838/link/ Season 4: Proverbs spiced with wisdom https://www.podcastics.com/episode/68112/link/ Season 5: Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Season 6: Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Season 7: Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ Season 8: God's glory, our delight |  https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/   Support us!

Alan Fadling is president and founder of Unhurried Living, Inc. in Mission Viejo, California. He speaks and consults internationally 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 Leader and An Unhurried Life, and coauthor (with Gem Fadling) of What Does Your Soul Love? Episode Talking Points How Alan came to faith in Christ Alan's connection to Dallas Willard Becoming unhurried is a process, not a daily event Why are we so busy? Why do we link our careers with our personal happiness? Daily unhurried rhythms Do we want to know God? Resources An Unhurried Life A Year of Slowing Down Alan's Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-monday-christian/support

At times we can feel overwhelmed by the events of our daily lives, even if they are good things. A state of overwhelm can cause a racing heartbeat, clenched fists, a lack of peace, and overthinking. Gem Fadling wants to help people overcome the hurry in their lives that causes rapid thoughts and an overall state of unhealthiness. Join Gem on this episode of God Hears Her, as she talks with hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy about her own practices that lead to a healthier thought life.   About Our Guest: Gem Fadling, CLC, is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, Inc., a non-profit that trains people to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better. She is a certified life coach and a trained spiritual director who coaches women at the intersection of spiritual leadership and soul care. Gem is the host of the I Can Do That! Podcast as well as the co-author of What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You, and author of Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads.   Notes and Quotes:  “Busy is one thing. . . but hurried is the soul. Is it possible to be busy but unhurried?” —Gem Fadling “There is peace in unhurried living.” —Elisa Morgan “I wondered if worry and hurry was my thorn in my flesh?” —Gem Fadling “I think a lot of times in life we think we have to produce the fruit. . . but He will make the fruit happen!” —Gem Fadling “Our brains are busy, our hearts are fluttering. . . but God's grace will meet us where we're at.” —Gem Fadling “You are not your thoughts, you are more than your thoughts.” —Gem Fadling “Notice, discern, and respond.” —Gem Fadling    Verses:  John 15:5 Romans 12:2 2 Peter 1:3 Philippians 1:6   Links:  Unhurried Living Inc website: https://www.unhurriedliving.com/  Unhurried Living blog: https://www.unhurriedliving.com/blog  ‘Hold That Thought' book by Gem Fadling: https://www.amazon.com/Hold-That-Thought-Sorting-Through/dp/083083169X  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy     MB01GNPZWKDEPHY

At times we can feel overwhelmed by the events of our daily lives, even if they are good things. A state of overwhelm can cause a racing heartbeat, clenched fists, a lack of peace, and overthinking. Gem Fadling wants to help people overcome the hurry in their lives that causes rapid thoughts and an overall state of unhealthiness. Join Gem on this episode of God Hears Her, as she talks with hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy about her own practices that lead to a healthier thought life.   About Our Guest: Gem Fadling, CLC, is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, Inc., a non-profit that trains people to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better. She is a certified life coach and a trained spiritual director who coaches women at the intersection of spiritual leadership and soul care. Gem is the host of the I Can Do That! Podcast as well as the co-author of What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You, and author of Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads.   Notes and Quotes:  “Busy is one thing. . . but hurried is the soul. Is it possible to be busy but unhurried?” —Gem Fadling “There is peace in unhurried living.” —Elisa Morgan “I wondered if worry and hurry was my thorn in my flesh?” —Gem Fadling “I think a lot of times in life we think we have to produce the fruit. . . but He will make the fruit happen!” —Gem Fadling “Our brains are busy, our hearts are fluttering. . . but God's grace will meet us where we're at.” —Gem Fadling “You are not your thoughts, you are more than your thoughts.” —Gem Fadling “Notice, discern, and respond.” —Gem Fadling    Verses:  John 15:5 Romans 12:2 2 Peter 1:3 Philippians 1:6   Links:  Unhurried Living Inc website: https://www.unhurriedliving.com/  Unhurried Living blog: https://www.unhurriedliving.com/blog  ‘Hold That Thought' book by Gem Fadling: https://www.amazon.com/Hold-That-Thought-Sorting-Through/dp/083083169X  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy     MB01GNPZWKDEPHY

Hurry is not a virtue – but we treat it like one. Is it even possible to live differently?In this conversation with Alan Fadling, we talk about practical ways you can live unhurried. Jesus had busy days, but he was never hurried. Unhurrying doesn't mean abandoning your to do list, it just means you're allowing God to speak into it and help you choose the best yeses. 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. And he is the award-winning author of An Unhurried Leader and An Unhurried Life and his newest book A Year of Slowing Down. He is the coauthor of What Does Your Soul Love? Written with his wife Gem (Who has also been on the podcast – see the links below to listen.) This podcast goes with our meditation on Psalm 62 which released January 2, 2023 in this feed.Some highlights from our conversation:-Alan starts by dispelling the myth that hurry is a virtue. And states hurry costs us more than we think. -We talk about Jesus as the unhurried Savior. What does it look like for us to follow an unhurried Savior? Jesus invites us to move at the pace of grace.-Alan unpacks why he believes God invites us to live at the pace of grace and the pace of love.-Alan dispels another myth – that rest will come when the problem is solved, or the list gets accomplished, or the conflict is resolved. The truth is rest is not out there somewhere – it's found in God. He is the place of security and provision. (This truth comes directly from the Psalm we meditated on in the previous podcast.)-Alan challenges us to observe what Jesus says yes to and no to. His values, priorities and decisions may surprise us when we really notice them.-And lest you think unhurried living means sitting in a recliner binging Netflix, Alan helps us see that unhurried is different than busy. Jesus had busy season and busy days. But he was never hurried. -Alan gives us a few ways we can start practicing unhurrying – starting our day with 5 minutes of silence and embracing the art of noticing people. 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/alanfadlingOr https://www.facebook.com/unhurriedlivingYou can find my conversation with Gem Fadling here:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/51980161

In this episode I have the privilege of introducing you to Gem Fadling. Gem Fadling, CLC, is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, a non-profit that trains people to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. She is a Certified Life Coach and a trained Spiritual Director who coaches women at the intersection of spiritual leadership and soul care. Gem is the host of the I Can Do That! Podcast as well as the co-author of What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You, and author of Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads.  

I'm sharing a recent conversation with Lore Ferguson Wilbert about her book A Curious Faith. In it, she talks about questions God asks us, questions we ask God, and question we wish others would ask us. We are sometimes uncomfortable with questions unless we quickly figure out an answer to them. But growing deeper in trusting God often involves “living the questions” rather than merely answering them. I believe in the formative power of good questions. Our own book, What Does Your Soul Love?, is based on eight questions that reveal the frontiers of where God is at his transforming work in our lives. Lore Ferguson Wilbert is the founder of Sayable.net and the author of Handle with Care, winner of a 2021Christianity Today Book Award. She has written for Christianity Today, Fathom magazine, and She Reads Truth, and served as general editor of B&H's “Read and Reflect with the Classics.” Wilbert reaches an audience of more than 40,000 through email and social media. She is currently pursuing an MA in Christian spiritual formation and leadership from Friends University and lives in upstate New York.  

Gem is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, which is a non-profit that trains people to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. She's also a Certified Life Coach and a trained Spiritual Director. Gem hosts the podcast called I Can Do That! And she's also the co-author of What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You. And she recently released her new book: Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Head   **** NOTE: you can get 30% off and free shipping on Hold That Thought by clicking the link and using the code MUCHMORE Code valid until 11/16/22 ****   Take a few minutes to meditate on Romans 12:1-2. And then listen in to this conversation where we talk through the practicalities of paying attention to our thoughts, discerning what is helpful and unhelpful, and choosing to think differently.   Some highlights from our conversation: Gem identifies 7 voices that we tend to go to in our minds, like the Stressed Achiever or the Anxious Controller. We talk through what these voices sound like and why they all point to helpful things – even when the voices themselves aren't helpful. Gem gives us a very practical tool: Notice, Discern and Respond. And walks us through how we can use this tool to navigate our thinking. We talk about how our thinking can transform us… just like Paul says it will in Romans 12:1-2: Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.   You can follow Gem on Instagram @gemfadling On Facebook: GemFadling And find out more about Unhurried Living at unhurriedliving.com

In today's episode, Saddleback Spiritual Growth Pastor Jason Wieland talks with author Gem Fadling about her latest book, Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads. They discuss why it can be difficult to filter our thoughts, the power of hope and identity in thought formation, and practical ways to look to God's voice. Gem is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, certified life coach and trained spiritual director. She is the host of the I Can Do That! podcast and coauthor with Alan Fadling of What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You. For complete show notes, click HERE

“The trajectory of spiritual growth is in the direction of simplicity rather than in the direction of complexity.” - Alan FadlingOn this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael welcomes Alan Fadling to ponder questions that not many people want to - or have the courage - to ask, “Do you want a Jesus who is relaxed? When you think of Jesus, is He relaxed?” Living an Unhurried Life is central to Alan's story - so stay with us as you will hear about his journey out of the fast lane and into the relaxed rhythms of Jesus. You just may find a kinship that will also help your recovery.Alan Fadling is a frequent speaker and consultant with local churches, national organizations, and leaders internationally. A trained Spiritual Director, Alan is the author of “An Unhurried Life and An Unhurried Leader.” He has also written “What Does Your Soul Love?” co-authored with his wife, Gem Fadling, who was Michael's guest on a recent podcast.Discover more about Alan and his ministry here.In this podcast, we hope you will discover:What a lifetime of being “fruitful that lasts” looks like.The Christian life is a relationship with God through Christ Jesus.What disengagement practices look like.HELPFUL RESOURCES:Episode 237 - Gem Fadling, “Hold That Thought"Contact Restoring the Soul:- Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.comThanks for listening!

Do you ever have thoughts like these? You're not good enough. You need to try harder. Everything is fine. I think we can all attest to moments when our thoughts are negative, unhelpful, and—worst of all—not true. But how do we even begin to turn things around? Today, I'd like to introduce you to life coach and spiritual director Gem Fadling. Gem is one of the founding partners of an organization called Unhurried Living, where they train people to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better. Gem just released a book entitled Hold That Thought, and it's all about sorting through the thoughts and voices inside our heads and letting God transform our minds. This conversation seriously flew by, and I know it will be such a blessing to you. Be sure to check the show notes for a coupon code to save 30% on Gem's book and to connect with her on Instagram. Without further ado, here is my chat with Gem. Kari   MEET GEM: Gem Fadling, CLC, is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, a non-profit that trains people to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. She is a Certified Life Coach and a trained Spiritual Director who coaches women at the intersection of spiritual leadership and soul care. Gem is the host of the I Can Do That! Podcast as well as the co-author of What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You, and author of Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads. CONNECT WITH GEM: Website: Unhurried Living Instagram Save 30% and get free shipping through ivpress.com by using coupon code LDT22 within the next four weeks ______ >> Journal Gently: An 8-week program designed to help you process grief and trauma with God http://lovedoesthat.org/journalgently >> Written Spiritual Direction: Recognize God's presence in your pain http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection

Have you ever had a thought in your head and it took over? It started to change the way you think about yourself. Maybe you started to be extra hard on yourself, both critical and negative. Or maybe it was a thought about someone else and it just changed how you acted. Our thoughts are definitely powerful, so I am excited to talk with Gem Fadling. I have her back on the podcast and we are talking about her new book, *Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Head. This is such an important topic because we all have these thoughts that run rampant in our head. We just need to learn how to discern which thoughts are helpful and which ones are unhelpful as well as how to respond to them. This podcast episode has so much practical wisdom, but one of my favorite parts is at the very end when she talks about the table analogy. I think you are going to love it. Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Gem's new book: *Hold That Thought. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/3tn7y6/hold-that-thought-book-giveaway It is fun to have Gem back on the Podcast! If you missed my first conversation with Gem about her book, *What Does Your Soul Love?, please check out Episode 117 on the Depth podcast. I love what she shares about transformation. Gem Fadling, CLC, is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, Inc., a non-profit that trains people to overcome hurry and lead better. She is a Certified Life Coach and a trained Spiritual Director who coaches women at the intersection of spiritual leadership and soul care. Gem is the host of the I Can Do That! Podcast as well as the co-author of *What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work In You, and author of *Hold That Thought. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing these books, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

Today, we come to the final episode based on our book What Does Your Soul Love? The final chapter is titled: “Process: Staying on the Path of Change.” One of my key learnings over the years has been that to remain a person of spiritual influence in the communities where God has placed me, I must remain engaged in the transforming journey into which God has invited me. Letting myself get stuck, but then stay stuck along the way doesn't help me or anyone else. So I'm looking forward to sharing a recent conversation I had with my friends Jeb Shore and Matt Fogle about Leadership as a Transforming Process. I really enjoyed it and I believe you will as well. Connect with Alan at UnhurriedLiving.com

Hold that thought…And let's sort through the voices in our head…Our thought life can be a battlefield, so let's talk about it!Gem Fadling, the author of “Hold that Thought: Sorting through the voices in our head” joins us today! She reminds us that we are not our thoughts–we're more than that! She talks candidly about what it means to take every thought captive (2 Corinthians 10:5), and what it is to be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2).God's Word has A LOT to say about our thoughts, so let's tune in!Consider these questions as you listen to this episode:God's Word is practical. How are you applying God's Word to your life? What does it mean to take your thoughts captive?What do we do with our doubts? Is it okay to doubt? Can God handle our doubts?Listen wherever you get your podcasts or use the link in our profile. And as always, we'd love if you'd share this episode with your friends and/or leave us a review. Thank you!About GemGem Fadling, CLC, is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, Inc., a non-profit that trains people to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better. She is a certified life coach and a trained spiritual director who coaches women at the intersection of spiritual leadership and soul care. Gem is the host of the I Can Do That! Podcast and the coauthor of What Does Your Soul Love?: Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You.Connect with GemListen to The Unhurried Living Podcast.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gemfadling/To follow What's Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconwayInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscookInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cook Cover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showSupport the show

We are continuing our series on Alan's book, What Does Your Soul Love? .  Today we are talking about the chapter on "Joy.” In other words, the question, “What does your soul love?” is a question of where do we find deep joy?   In the book of Nehemiah, we hear him telling the people that “the joy of the Lord is their strength.” It is God's joy over us and in us that empowers and energizes us. It is our finding joy in God that sustains us and enables us to flourish.  Connect with Alan at UnhurriedLiving.comConnect with Gem on Instagram and learn more on the Unhurried Living websiteLearn about and pre-order her new book, Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads

We are continuing our series on Alan's book, What Does Your Soul Love? .  Today we are talking about the chapter on "Control.” The core question around which this chapter revolves is this: “What Are You Clinging To?” In a conversation with friends on the topic of control in leadership, they tackle the idea that leadership and control are not the same thing.  Many of the ways in which Christian leaders want to influence others are not exactly controllable. You can't control people in the same way you might be able to control things. And when our leadership happens in the context of God's kingdom, we might want to ask what effect our attempts to take control have in light of God's presence and power.  Connect with Alan at UnhurriedLiving.com

Today Alan is sharing some personal thoughts on the chapter in his book What Does Your Soul Love? on “Fear.” The core question around which this chapter revolves, no surprise, is “What Are You Afraid Of?” It's a challenge that we all face. It's been said that the most common word of command God gives in the Scriptures is “Do not fear.”  Alan hopes that what he has to share in today's episode will help you enter into the encouraging gift of this command.  Learn more about Alan at UnhurriedLiving.com

"How are you suffering?"  Doesn't this sound like a fun episode? However, it won't take long to realize, and agree, there has been a lot of suffering in the last few years. A global pandemic. I've lost two friends to it, and I'm pretty sure I've lost two months of my life fighting COVID19 two different times. There's been so much pain. Social conflict. Political polarization. Racial pain. Vocational isolation or overwhelm. This episode addresses these truths  in a conversation I have with friends on the topic of pain.  The discussion draws from the chapter in my book, What Does Your Soul Love?, of the same title and looks at "how are we suffering?"In my book, An Unhurried Life, I put two chapters back to back that I wish didn't go together like they do. One is titled “Suffering: Unexpected Unhurrying,” and the other is “Maturity: Growing Up Takes Time.” I wish that hardship and spiritual growth didn't go together so often, but the seasons that have contributed the most to deepening my roots or strengthening my trust have been hard ones. So I hope this episode will help you envision how some of the hard places you've been walking just might be something God uses for your best good and the good of those around you.

In this week's episode, we share a recent conversation Alan had with James Bryan Smith about his latest book, The Good and Beautiful You. In it, he talks about who we really are in God. How has God created us to flourish? What does it look like to be fully alive inside? How do we discover the person Jesus created us to be? We think you're going to find this episode really helpful in answering questions like these. A few years ago, Alan and Gem wrote their book on the soul titled What Does Your Soul Love?  There is such a difference between being a self that we define and being a soul made in the image of a good and beautiful God. We have no better sense of meaning, purpose or identity than one given by a Master Artist who created us as an expression of divine vision. God makes us special. In God we belong.  James Bryan Smith is a professor of theology at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas, where he also serves as the director of the Apprentice Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation. He is a founding member of Richard J. Foster's spiritual renewal ministry, Renovaré, and is an ordained United Methodist Church minister, serving in various capacities in local churches. Jim is author of a number of best-selling books, including the Good and Beautiful series which includes The Good and Beautiful God, The Good and Beautiful Life, and The Good and Beautiful Community, and the latest in that series that we're talking about today, The Good and Beautiful You. 

In our book, What Does Your Soul Love?, I shared the story of how I was learning photography at the same time as I was in the midst of a dark night of the soul. At the time, and to this day, I carry within me the principles and metaphors of photography as a paradigm for my life. There are many connections here between photography, presence and perspective. I'd like to share three with you now. 1. Look for the light.2. Remember the rule of three.3. Choose where to focus.Listen to today's I Can Do That Podcast as I unpack all three of these dynamics. Connect with Gem on Instagram and learn more about her and her programs at Unhurried Living website.

In our book, What Does Your Soul Love?, I shared the story of how I was learning photography at the same time as I was in the midst of a dark night of the soul. At the time, and to this day, I carry within me the principles and metaphors of photography as a paradigm for my life. There are many connections here between photography, presence and perspective. I'd like to share three with you now. 1. Look for the light.2. Remember the rule of three.3. Choose where to focus.Listen to today's I Can Do That Podcast as I unpack all three of these dynamics. Connect with Gem on Instagram and learn more about her and her programs at Unhurried Living website.

“Where are you hiding?”   There are a lot of ways that the idea of “truth” is talked about these days. There are those who view truth primarily as a philosophical or doctrinal category to be understood and perhaps defended. There are those who talk about “my truth” as a way of describing their personal perspectives or views.   This week on Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan talks with friends and pastors on this topic of truth as a kind of lived honesty. This conversation stems from a chapter in Alan and Gem's book "What Does Your Soul Love?"  We invite you to listen to the discussion, buy the book and experience what your soul is longing for and what your lived truth truly is.

“Where are you hiding?”   Our habit of hiding goes back to the beginning of creation. Eve eats forbidden fruit. Adam joins her. They become self-conscious, perhaps even self-focused. And so when they sense God drawing near, instead of drawing near like they've always done before, they hide.   We do the same thing. We imagine that it is better to hide our messes from God rather than to bring them into the presence of mercy and grace. But it's no better than a branch thinking it good to detach from the vine.   This week on Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan talks with friends John Freeman and Jeb Shore, about vulnerability. This topic stems from chapter 4 of What Does Your Soul Love? Listen in wherever you enjoy podcasts.  Then answer the question... what are you hiding? #whatdoesyoursoullove #unhurriedleader #unhurriedliving #unhurriedlife   

Today, Alan shares a recent conversation with his wife and partner in Unhurried Living, Gem, and their friend Matt Fogle, about the chapter on “Resistance” in What Does Your Soul Love? The key question that frames that chapter is, “What is getting in your way?” We're tempted that the main things that get in our way are out there somewhere. We assume that if other people were more cooperative, things would be dramatically better for us. But so often the main things that get in our own way actually arises from within us. We have old habits of getting what we want and need without much reference to God. There are still remnants of practical atheism embedded in these habits.  We really think you're going to find this episode helpful as you continue to make your way forward on the transforming journey on which Christ has invited you.Learn more about Alan on the Unhurried Living website.

“What do you really want?” It's a deceptively simple question, but the longer we live with it the more we realize we want so many different things at so many different levels to so many different degrees. It's actually a genius question to surface that it is that our soul actually wants. This week Alan is sinking in deeper on a chapter of his and Gem's book, What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You.  The chapter is on Desire and the question that lies at the heart of that chapter is, “What do you really want?” 

This week, the Unhurried Living Podcast begins an occasional series based on the book Gem and Alan wrote two years ago: "What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You".   This important book, at its heart, is a basic assumption that Gem and Alan have lived with for decades... God invites us to change over our lifetimes.   Biblical language for this change is “being transformed.”  ** God is seeking to transform our more selfish tendencies into more loving and selfless ones.  ** God is seeking to change our perspectives from despairing to hopeful, from fearful to kingdom confident, from anxious to peaceful.  ** God seeks to transform the focus of our work so that it is more rootedness in kingdom values and kingdom goals.   Change like this is good news.We invite you listen and enjoy.  Learn more about Alan and Gem and Unhurried Living. 

How do you feel about change? Are you someone who embraces change and loves to move forward towards the change? Or are you someone who is not a big fan of change and honestly, it is really hard for you? On the podcast, we are going to highlight a book all about change, and I am excited to have Gem Fading, the author of *What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work In You. I love what Gem says in her book, “Without a change of heart, outward change never lasts.” So we are going to dive deeper and talk about transformation this week. I promise you do not want to miss what Gem shares. Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Gem's book: *What Does Your Soul Love? All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/hnutfc/what-does-your-soul-love-book-giveaway? Book Recommendations: Dallas Willard, Henry Nouwen, Richard Rohr *The Monastic Heart by Joan Chittister Gem Fadling, CLC, is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, Inc., a non-profit that trains people to overcome hurry and lead formationally. Gem is a trained Spiritual Director and a Certified Life Coach with a focus on spiritual leadership and soul care. She helps women live intentional and expansive lives. She is the host of the I Can Do That! Podcast and is the author of What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work In You. (IVP 2019). *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

We talked about the themes of letting go, fear & control from her book, What Does Your Soul Love? And how moving at the pace of grace and growing at the pace of transformation is key.  Gem is the host of I Can Do That, a new podcast rooted in grounded optimism and practical spirituality that gives 1 practical idea + 1 simple take-away in each episode.  You can find Gem and her husband Alan at www.unhurriedliving.com and on IG @gemfadling.

A rundown of the news headlines, and a classic interview with Gem & Alan Fadling, What Does Your Soul Love?  Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You (InterVarsity Press)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our book, What Does Your Soul Love?, in addition to the 8 powerful questions, I offer a Process for Transformation, nine simple dynamics for change. Today I want to talk about the first three dynamics that make up the Posture of Transformation.The Posture of Transformation is about your inner stance toward change itself. It's good to check in on this because it's one thing to want to grow and change in general, or in a particular area of your life. It's another to be truly open to all of what it takes to engage the change.

In our book, What Does Your Soul Love?, in addition to the 8 powerful questions, I offer a Process for Transformation, nine simple dynamics for change. Today I want to talk about the first three dynamics that make up the Posture of Transformation.The Posture of Transformation is about your inner stance toward change itself. It's good to check in on this because it's one thing to want to grow and change in general, or in a particular area of your life. It's another to be truly open to all of what it takes to engage the change.

Do you find it hard to slow down? Would you classify your life as busy? I think a lot of us would. I am excited to have Jodi Grubbs on the podcast this week. She is a fellow podcaster, and we talk about slow living. Jodi shares with us about her podcast, Our Island in the City, as well as why slow living is her life message. This revelation that she discovered recently is one of my favorite parts of the episode. I love how God never wastes any of our pain. We also talk about soul-care and its importance in slowing down in life. I promise you do not want to miss the truths Jodi shares. Book Recommendations: *The Listening Life by Adam S. McHugh *Essentialism by Greg McKeown *Effortless by Greg McKeown *What Does Your Soul Love? By Gem & Alan Fadling Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of one of Jodi's recommended books: *What Does Your Soul Love? By Gem & Alan Fadling. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click this direct link: https://jodirosser.com/giveaways/what-does-your-soul-love-book-giveaway/ I'm Jodi Grubbs ~ a lingering coffee conversationalist and slow living advocate. I live outside of Raleigh, NC and share a 1952 bungalow with my husband and teen daughter. As a former island girl, I am passionate about coming alongside women who long for that shift to slower living.  I'm a writer & the the host of  Our Island in the City Podcast where I love conversing with my guests about faith, ordinary soul care and deep community. I love interacting over on Instagram @jodi.grubbs. If you are interested in subscribing to her newsletter, please I'm a writer & the the host of  Our Island in the City Podcast where I love conversing with my guests about faith, ordinary soul care and deep community. I love interacting over on Instagram @jodi.grubbs. If you are interested in subscribing to her newsletter, please click this link. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

Over the summer, we are sharing ten episodes of our podcast we're calling “Unhurried Favorites.” Today we're sharing “What Does Your Soul Love, Part 2.” In this episode Gem and I unpack the second four of the eight questions from our book, "What Does Your Soul Love?". We address the themes of pain, fear, control and joy. It's really in learning to live these questions rather than seeking quick-fix answers to them that we are transformed.

Over the summer, we are sharing ten episodes of our podcast we're calling “Unhurried Favorites.” Today we're sharing “What Does Your Soul Love, Part 1.” In this episode Alan and I unpack the first four of the eight questions from our book, "What Does Your Soul Love?". We address the themes of desire, resistance, vulnerability and truth. It's really in learning to live these questions rather than seeking quick-fix answers to them that we are transformed. 

How do you keep your sanity when your prodigal drives you crazy? How do you find time for your family, your job, yourself when a loved one takes all your attention? How do you hold on to a relationship with a rebellious one who has run the other way? Gem and Alan Fadling, founders of Unhurried Living, have some very practical suggestions. This conversation introduces four weeks on Rest. Resources:  Join the Prayer for Prodigals community here. Sign up for Judy's monthly newsletter here. Purchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here. Check out What I Learned on Our Prodigal Journey blog post:  https://judydouglass.com/blog/what-i-learned-on-our-prodigal-journey Stay connected: Website: judydouglass.com Facebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417/ Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417/ Twitter: twitter.com/judydouglass417 Alan and Gem Fadling Podcast: https://www.unhurriedliving.com/blog?tag=podcast Books: The Unhurried Life, What Does Your Soul Love?, Inhaling Grace Connect: https://www.unhurriedliving.com/

Today we’ll hear from Gem and Alan Fadling, co-authors of What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You (InterVarsity Press), Ann Marie Hancock, to consider how to determine if a nursing home is safe, Dr. Kevin Pham, on the Coronavirus drug Dexamethasone which has proven to be the first life-saving drug for those very ill with COVID-19, and Joe DeCarlo, Global Ambassador for Medical Teams International, on World Refugee Day (6/20) and how COVID-19 is impacting the world’s refugees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our interview this week is part 2 of our conversation with Alan Fadling. He speaks to his newest book What Does Your Soul Love? coauthored by he and his wife, Gem. We know this is going to be an encouragement and invitation to you in this season.  Resources: https://www.unhurriedliving.com/Alan and Gems' book: What Does Your Soul Love?Soak in John 15:1-8      Questions:Desire - What do you really want? Resistance - What is getting in your way? Vulnerability - What are you hiding? Truth - What is most real to you? Pain - How are you suffering?Fear - What are you afraid of? Control - What are you clinging to? Joy - What does your soul love?  If you have any questions, comments, or thoughts for the show drop us a line, at dougmoister@gmail.com or jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.orgWe are a new podcast, so we ask you to make sure to subscribe, write a review, and share this with other pastors and kingdom leaders. We hope to see the MMP community grow and cannot do it without you.   Monday morning pastor is a ministry of is brought to you by a partnership between https://www.missioalliance.org/ and https://www.kairospartnerships.org/podcast.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gem and Alan Fadling are founders of Unhurried Living, Inc., a non-profit that resources and trains Christian leaders to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better. They talk to Michael Cheuk, editor of Christian Coaching Magazine, about their new book, What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You.

As we talked about yesterday with Gem and Alan Fadling, knowing who we are in Christ is crucial for us if we are to genuinely grow in our relationship with Him. But what happens if you realize your motives are wrong? If you are honest with yourself, you will recognize that your desire to grow is at least in part motivated by a desire to measure up to the expectations of God and others so you can earn their approval. So that's why in this chapter we talk to Gem and Alan about the 8 questions from their book, What Does Your Soul Love? These 8 questions become a guide to help you evaluate your motives and a tool for realigning your heart to the heart of God. Check out the full show notes and resources for this episode at dailygrowthdiscipleship.com. Get your copy of the Daily Growth Journal and start creating a lifestyle of discipleship with the simple practice of journaling.

Do you ever feel stuck in life, as if you want to move forward but you're not sure how? Authors Alan and Gem Fadling share from their book, "What Does Your Soul Love?: Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You."

Public Theologian Matthew Hawkins reflects on a roundtable discussion NPR hosted of Evangelicals to discuss their thoughts on politics.  Alan Fadling, co-author of What Does Your Soul Love? looks at questions to help see where your heart is and how to change to be more like Christ.

Public Theologian Matthew Hawkins reflects on a roundtable discussion NPR hosted of Evangelicals to discuss their thoughts on politics.  Alan Fadling, co-author of What Does Your Soul Love? looks at questions to help see where your heart is and how to change to be more like Christ.

Today we’ll talk with Gem and Alan Fadling, co-authors of “What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You” (InterVarsity Press).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's conversation, we chat with Gem & Alan Fadling about our desires and the 8 questions that reveal God's work in us. In their new book, What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in Us they utilize years of ministry, speaking, and retreat leadership to talk about how we find the key questions around how God connects us to the real desires of our lives.Alan is also the author of the award-winning book An Unhurried Life and the follow-up, An Unhurried Leader. They co-lead the organization Unhurried Living, which resources and trains Christian leaders to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better. They also host The Unhurried Living podcast.Music by Robert EbbensArt by Eric Wright/Metamora Design