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  • Who is the Holy Spirit to you—an intimate friend or a mysterious stranger? In this episode, Alan Fadling speaks with Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church and author of The Familiar Stranger, about rediscovering the Holy Spirit and stepping into a more experiential, Spirit-led life. Tyler shares practical insights and biblical metaphors that invite us into deeper intimacy with the Spirit and a greater awareness of His presence and power.

    In this episode, you’ll hear about:

    How the Holy Spirit is like a tabernacle, a river, and living water. The dangers of over-intellectualizing or misusing the Spirit, with lessons from Nicodemus and Simon the Sorcerer. The power of discernment as a gift of recognizing God’s voice amid the noise. A practical, grounded approach to prophecy and speaking on behalf of God.

     

    šŸ’” Guest Bio: Tyler Staton is the lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, and a passionate advocate for prayer and honest spiritual exploration. He’s the author of The Familiar Stranger as well as Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools and Searching for Enough. Tyler lives with his wife, Kirsten, and their three sons, Hank, Simon, and Amos.

    Tune in to explore how growing in intimacy with the Spirit can transform your faith and life.

     

    Resources:

    The Familiar Stranger by Tyler Staton Tyler Staton website

     

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  • We’re thrilled to share a powerful episode from Rachel Wojo’s Untangling Prayers Podcast on Unhurried Living! In this episode, Rachel addresses the common struggle of staying focused in prayer and finding clarity when life feels uncertain.

    In Untangling Prayers Rachel provides practical tools for overcoming distractions in prayer and trusting God’s timing when you need fresh direction. If you’ve ever felt unsure of the next steps in your life, this episode offers invaluable wisdom to help you lean on God’s guidance.

    Rachel walks through the inspiring story of Eliezer, Abraham’s servant, as an example of how prayer can provide clarity and direction, even in the midst of uncertainty. This episode is packed with encouragement for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God and trust Him more fully.

    What you’ll learn in this episode:

    How to stay focused in prayer and overcome distractions. Practical tips for bringing your attention back to God when your mind wanders. How to trust God’s guidance when you’re uncertain about the future. The assurance that God meets us in our distractions and guides us according to His perfect plan.

    Plus, exciting news from Rachel Wojo: Her new audiobook, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments, is now available wherever you purchase audiobooks! This powerful resource will encourage and empower you to pray boldly during challenging times.

    If you’re looking for practical advice on how to grow in your prayer life and trust God more deeply, this episode is for you!

    Listen to more episodes of Rachel Wojo’s Untangling Prayers Podcast wherever you enjoy podcasts, and don’t forget to follow her on social media for more inspiration and updates.

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  • What if the key to spiritual growth isn’t rushing to answers but learning to ask deeper, slower, and more transformational questions? In this episode, we explore how formational questions can shape your journey with God. You’ll hear examples of questions that unlock insight, guidance on crafting your own soulful questions, and encouragement to hold these questions as prayers in your heart.

    Be patient. Live the questions now. And trust that, in time, the answers will come.

    Join Gem and Brenda as they reflect on the creativity, patience, and grace required to live the questions God places in our hearts.

     

    Resources Mentioned:

    “Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a very foreign tongue. Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.” Rainer Maria Rilke

     

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  • What does it mean to truly abide in God? How do we move beyond merely knowing about God to experiencing deep communion with Him? In this episode, I sit down with Michael John Cusick, author of Sacred Attachment, to explore the life-changing power of living in loving connection with God.

    Michael, a licensed professional counselor, spiritual director, and founder of Restoring the Soul, shares how our core needsā€”being seen, soothed, safe, and secureā€”are met in Christ. We also discuss the barriers that prevent us from experiencing intimacy with God, from false beliefs to misguided attempts to ease our pain.

    Together, we unpack practical insights like:

    The difference between accurate knowledge about God and communing with Him. Why our struggles often stem from mishandled pain. How imagination can open the door to experiencing God more fully. And how mysticism invites us to spiritual oneness with God.

    Join us for a conversation that will deepen your understanding of Godā€™s invitation to abide and inspire you to take your next step toward living in sacred attachment.

    šŸ’” Guest Bio: Michael John Cusick is the founder of Restoring the Soul, author of Surfing for God, and a trusted voice in the integration of faith and counseling. His work has been featured in Relevant, HuffPost, and Red-Letter Christians. He lives in Littleton, Colorado, with his wife, Julianne.

    šŸ‘‰ Tune in and discover how to abide in Godā€™s presence today.

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  • Crafting a rhythm of life isnā€™t just about adding more to your scheduleā€”itā€™s about making intentional choices that shape who youā€™re becoming. Inspired by Ruth Haley Bartonā€™s question, ā€œHow do I want to live so I can be who I want to be?ā€ this episode explores the beauty of setting limits as a doorway to creativity, discernment, and rest.

    Weā€™ll discuss how a rhythm of life can act like a trellis, supporting your growth and flourishing. With insights from spiritual writers like Margaret Guenther and Evelyn Underhill, weā€™ll uncover practical ways to create daily, weekly, and seasonal practices that feel life-giving and sustainable.

    Join me as we take one small, simple, and gracious step toward cultivating a life that aligns with Godā€™s invitations and your deepest desires.

    šŸŒ± Reflection Questions:

    What feels life-giving to me? What brings me joy? What enables me to rest?

    Resources Mentioned:

    Ruth Haley Barton book - Sacred Rhythms Evelyn Underhill book - The Fruits of the Spirit Margaret Guenther book - Holy Listening Learn more about our PACE cohort training: www.unhurriedliving.com/pace

    Take a moment to pause, reflect, and begin building a rhythm of life that nourishes your soul.

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    Connect with Gem on Instagram and learn more on the Unhurried Living website and her new book, Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads

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  • In this episode, Alan dives into the surprisingly freeing good news that we arenā€™t in charge. Letting go of control doesnā€™t mean losingā€”it can lead to gaining a life rich with trust, peace, and joy. In a world that glorifies busyness and self-reliance, we often find ourselves weighed down by burdens we werenā€™t meant to carry. What if surrender isnā€™t a sign of weakness, but a doorway to abundance? Join Alan as he explores how releasing control opens us to the gift of trust and a more peaceful, joyful life.

    This episode also reflects on how trust, submission, and surrender are not signs of defeat, but pathways to freedom, deeper relationships, and a fuller experience of life. Through stories, reflections, and Scripture, we discover how letting go can lighten our load, help us flourish, and bring us closer to the life we are meant to live.

    Tune in and let the good news wash over youā€”you donā€™t have to be in charge, and thatā€™s truly freeing!

    If you missed the first episode in this series, "You Are Not a Machine", you can listen here.

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  • In this episode, Gem sits down with author Whitney Lowe to discuss her book, Set Your Eyes Higher. Whitney offers a 40-day reset designed to help you let go of whatā€™s not serving you, honor your limitations, and turn your gaze toward a God who loves you. She dives into the cultural pressures that skew our focus, and how to find peace and rest when life feels out of control.

    Whitney shares wisdom on how to navigate the dynamics of insecurity, anxiety, burnout, and scarcityā€”issues that many of us face todayā€”and offers practical advice for finding long-lasting contentment. We talk about how to cultivate spiritual rhythms, set healthy boundaries, and move from scarcity to abundance in a world filled with comparison and distractions.

    Join us for a rich conversation about reclaiming peace and clarity, and discovering the hope and light that comes from a deeper connection with God.

    Episode Links:

    Sets Your Sights Higher Devotional by Whitney Lowe Whitney Lowe website

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  • Do you ever feel like youā€™re caught in an endless cycle of production, performance, and pressure to keep going as if youā€™re a machine? Hereā€™s the truth: youā€™re not a machineā€”youā€™re a beloved son or daughter of God, designed with rhythms, limits, and an invitation to rest as well as work. In this episode, we unpack what it means to live as God intendedā€”rooted, unhurried, and attuned to the gift of being human.

    Highlights from todayā€™s conversation include:

    Embracing the Gift of Limits: Why honoring your God-given boundaries leads to true freedom and flourishing. Living Like Trees, Not Machines: How rootedness and abiding in God sustain a fruitful, abundant life. Recalibrating for Health: Moving beyond burnout to a sustainable, life-giving rhythm of rest and work.

    Weā€™ll also explore how acknowledging seasons, valuing slow growth, and embracing your identity as a beloved child of God can reframe your purpose and renew your energy. Letā€™s lean into the good news that you were made to flourish, not to constantly perform.

    Listen in and take a step toward a life marked by fruitfulness, rest, and joyā€”a life grounded in Godā€™s love and presence.

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  • In this episode, we reflect on the idea of "vibe"ā€”the way our presence leaves an impression on others. A recent discovery in Petra, Jordan, along with memories of joyful Bedouins and the hospitality of Father Albert Haase, inspired us to consider how our interactions reflect who we are at our core. Whether bubbly or reserved, introverted or extroverted, each of us exudes something that others feel when they encounter us. What if, at our best, that "vibe" could mirror the Fruit of the Spiritā€”love, joy, peace, and kindness?

    Through communion with God, we can allow the Spirit to transform our way of being, shaping the essence we carry into the world. Jesus modeled this beautifully: fully present, compassionate, and deeply connected to the Father. His ā€œvibeā€ drew people in and brought healing and hope. How might we create space for the Holy Spirit to move in and through us, allowing the fullness of Godā€™s love to flow naturally in our daily lives? Join us as we explore how to embody this life-giving presence in a world longing for peace, joy, and love.

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    Connect with Gem on Instagram and learn more on the Unhurried Living website and her new book, Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads

    Learn about PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care

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  • In this transformative conversation, Dr. Curt Thompson, psychiatrist and author of The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope, joins us to explore the neuroscience of suffering and the profound ways connection can heal. Drawing from his expertise in interpersonal neurobiology, Curt shares practical wisdom on how our greatest pains can become places of resilience, character growth, and deepened hope. We discuss how meaningful relationships, rather than solitary endurance, can rewire our brains and open us to healing. Through scripture, science, and personal reflection, Curt invites us to embrace vulnerability as a path to wholeness, transforming our pain into connection.

    In this episode, youā€™ll hear Curt discuss:

    The Science of Suffering: How our brains are wired for healing through meaningful relationships, not just enduring pain alone. The Role of Connection in Resilience: How authentic connections with others can help us navigate suffering, rewire our minds, and deepen our hope. Scriptural Insights on Suffering and Hope: Exploring Paulā€™s reflections in Romans 5 and how suffering can produce perseverance, character, and hope in the Christian journey.

    Tune in for an enlightening discussion on how Godā€™s peace and love can shape our emotional and spiritual lives, and discover the power of connection in transforming pain into healing.

    Episode Links:

    Curt Thompson, MD website The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves Being Known Podcast with Curt Thompson, MD

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  • In todayā€™s episode, Gem sits down with author, speaker, and podcaster Carlos Whitaker to discuss his new book Reconnected. After realizing the toll technology had taken on his connection with God, his community, and even himself, Carlos took radical steps to disconnect in order to reconnect. He spent nearly two months living screen-free at a monastery, an Amish farm, and his own home, experiencing profound transformation along the way.

    Carlos shares the powerful lessons from his time in solitude, offering us a much-needed perspective on how technology and the fast pace of modern life are affecting our souls. He dives into the challenges and surprises of his digital detox, from grappling with the fear of his own thoughts to discovering the importance of intentionality, presence, and community.

    If you're feeling disconnected in a tech-saturated world, this conversation will inspire you to hit reset and consider the practices that can restore balance and meaningful connection in your life. Whether you're seeking wisdom on solitude, slowing down, or learning from community, Carlos offers insights that are as engaging as they are transformative.

    Tune in for a conversation full of heart, wisdom, and practical tips for reclaiming your life in a digital age.

    Episode Links:

    Carlos Whittaker Reconnected by Carlos Whittaker

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    Connect with Gem on Instagram and learn more on the Unhurried Living website and her new book, Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads

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  • What if love was the truest measure of who we areā€”not our achievements or titles, but the way we love and are loved? In todayā€™s episode, weā€™re diving into this profound question through the lens of Thomas Merton, a contemplative writer whose reflections on love invite us into a deeper understanding of what it truly means to be ā€œreal.ā€ Merton wrote that love is what breathes life into us, a force that, when shared, grows and fills the world. As we uncover his insights, weā€™ll explore how this love transforms us, forging a connection not only to each other but also to the heart of God.

    Drawing from Mertonā€™s New Seeds of Contemplation, we explore his belief that Godā€™s love flows uniquely through each of us, creating a beautiful mosaic of divine presence. ā€œBecause Godā€™s love is in me, it can come to you from a different and special directionā€¦ And because it is in both of us, God has greater glory.ā€ In this vision, love becomes a profound and personal exchange, as the divine presence moves through us, offering something precious to one another that no one else can replicate.

    Join us as we reflect on this life-giving love that makes us real, opening us to both a unique connection with each other and to a fuller experience of Godā€™s glory.

    Links

    New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton From Head Knowledge to Heart Knowledge (UL Podcast episode)

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  • In this episode, weā€™re tackling the problem of restless dissatisfaction and how the pursuit of contentment can offer a way forward. For many of us, thereā€™s an underlying sense that something in lifeā€”who we are, what we have, or where weā€™re headedā€”should be different. The constant pull of ā€œwhat ifā€ and ā€œif onlyā€ can leave us feeling ungrounded and yearning for a sense of fulfillment that always seems just out of reach. As I looked back on my journal entries this year, I noticed contentment as a recurring theme in my conversations with God and with my spiritual director, reminding me of the peace and satisfaction that comes with learning to be present in the here and now.

    Drawing from my own journey and insights from Brian Zahndā€™s The Wood Between the Worlds, Iā€™ll share practical reflections on how shifting our mindset toward contentment can bring new clarity and peace. This isnā€™t just about settlingā€”itā€™s about recognizing how an inner posture of contentment can transform our experience, even when circumstances remain the same. Whether youā€™re a ā€œFrustrated Idealistā€ in the Enneagram triad (Types One, Four, and Seven) or simply someone who finds themselves often seeking more, join me as we explore the ways contentment can anchor us in purpose, grace, and genuine satisfaction.

    Links:

    The Wood Between the Worlds by Brian Zahnd The Journey Toward Wholeness by Suzanne Stabile The Benefits of Looking Back podcast episode

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    Connect with Gem on Instagram and learn more on the Unhurried Living website and her new book, Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads

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  • The problem of burnout among Christian leaders has become an epidemic in recent years. Iā€™ve seen Christian leaders taking emergency sabbaticals more often than at any other point in my 40 years of ministry. The souls of many Christian leaders are in trouble.

    How do you care for your soul? How would that help address the weariness and overwhelm many are experiencing?

    Iā€™ll be talking about soul care with our guest today, Mindy Caliguire, on the Unhurried Living podcast.

    Mindy Caliguire is the co-founder and president of Soul Care. In the past, she has served in executive leadership at Gloo, and the Willow Creek Association (now the Global Leadership Network). She speaks into and advises organizations including Compassion International, ECFA, National Christian Foundation, and many churches and ministries across the US and beyond. Mindyā€™s books include:

    Discovering Soul Care Spiritual Friendship STIR The book weā€™re talking about today, Ignite Your Soul.

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  • Adoption is often framed by happy narratives, but the reality is that many adoptees struggle with unaddressed trauma and issues of identity and belonging. Adoptees often spend the majority of their youth without the language to explore the grief related to adoption or the permission to legitimize their conflicting emotions.

     

    Today, Gem is speaking with counselor and author Cameron Lee Small about his new book, The Adoptee’s Journey. 

     

    You might be wondering what adoption has to do with spiritual leadership. Well, here at UL, we care very much about people and their stories. And this story is very personal to me in that I am an adoptee.

     

    Gem is also sharing her own journey as an adoptee and giving you real time insight into my current personal process. She shares things that she's never spoken in a public setting. 

     

    Learn more about adoption and Cameron's story:

    Adoptee Consciousness Model Harlow's Monkey // JaeRan Kim Grace Newton // Trauma and Healing of Consciousness Adoptive Parenting Consultation Group hosted by Cam Schedule Cam to speak and train at your next event TEDx Talk - Why Adoptee's Need a New Kind of Village Cam's main website

    Connect with Cameron on Social media:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camleesmall/
    Instagram: @therapyredeemed
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapyredeemed

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    Connect with Gem on Instagram and learn more on the Unhurried Living website and her new book, Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads

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  • Thirty years ago, I was visiting one of my very favorite sorts of placesā€”a bookstore. It was a Barnes & Noble in Pasadena, California, and I was browsing through the Faith section of books. There I saw a book by an author Iā€™d heard of but never read. The author was Thomas Merton, and the title was New Seeds of Contemplation.

    It was Fall 1994 when I picked up a copy of Thomas Mertonā€™s book New Seeds of Contemplation. I was a college pastor in the San Gabriel Valley in Southern California, and Iā€™d been on a spiritual formation journey for a few years by then.

    Today, Iā€™m sharing from my journal entries in that season as I read the book. The first chapter posed a question I was asking at the time: ā€œWhat is contemplation?ā€ There werenā€™t many of my colleagues who were using that sort of language about their spiritual lives, but I was finding it increasingly inviting in my own life with God.

    One of Mertonā€™s insights that spoke me then was that, ā€œIn contemplation...we know by `unknowing."

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  • ā€œYour identity is a gift to be received, not a paycheck to be earned.ā€ I love this profound insight that echoes throughout Alanā€™s writings. They resonate with a truth we often overlook. They capture the essence of graceā€”a grace that defines our existence not by what we achieve, but by who we are as Godā€™s beloved.

    Our lives are gifts and yet how often do we find ourselves caught in the trap of earning mode? We measure our worth by what we do, by how much we accomplish, and by the approval we receive from others. This striving can become exhausting, leaving us empty and disconnected from the truth that our identity is not something to be earned but something to be received and embraced.

    Gem offers a 3 ideas to help you embrace your belovedness as you learn that your productivity is NOT tied to your worth.

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  • The parables are perhaps the most potent expression of the message of Jesus. Parables were one of his key teaching strategies. But even his inner circle struggled to understand what he was saying.

    Today, Iā€™ll be sharing a review of a new book from Dallas Willard on the parables titled The Scandal of the Kingdom.

    Through insightful analysis and practical wisdom, Willard empowers readers to transform their lives and communities by embodying the radical love, compassion, and justice exemplified in Jesus's parables. This book is a beacon of hope for Christians seeking to deepen their faith and live more authentically in accordance with the teachings of Christ. Willard empowers us to:

    Become more passionate about living the gospel in the full scope of Jesus's vision for usBetter share the faith of Jesus with those disillusioned with ChristianityUnlock the excitement of living in the upside-down kingdom of GodShare the gospel of Jesus in the way he did

    Content of additional interest:

    The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas WillardThe Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard

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  • Hereā€™s a sobering idea: It is impossible to know and understand 100% of a situation. Now, I know that may sound a bit jarring for some of us. Personally, I like to believe I always have a handle on exactly whatā€™s going on. Iā€™m a master mind-reader, and an excellent future-predictorā€”or at least Iā€™d like to think so! Of course, Iā€™m speaking tongue-in-cheek here.

    In truth, I donā€™t know the future and no one has complete knowledge of any situation. Once I settle into that reality, something beautiful begins to happen: curiosity emerges. And curiosity leads me to ask better questions, which broadens my perspective and deepens my understanding.

    The small phrase "I Wonder..." is the core of what we're talking about today.

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  • Growing in grace is not about thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less. If youā€™ve ever felt like youā€™re struggling to grow or that lifeā€™s challenges keep setting you back, youā€™re not alone. The journey toward spiritual maturity is rarely straightforward, and itā€™s easy to feel like weā€™re not progressing the way we should. We live in a culture that craves quick fixes and instant results, but real growth takes time, intention, and grace.

    Today, weā€™re diving into what it means to grow in grace, why itā€™s so difficult, and how embracing our weaknesses can draw us closer to Godā€™s generosity and strength. Thatā€™s our focus today on the Unhurried Living podcast.

    References in the podcast:

    Eugene Peterson - On Living WellAlan Fadling - An Unhurried LifeTeresa of Avila - The Interior CastleThomas H. Green - Darkness in the Marketplace

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