Best Alan Fadling Podcasts (2025)

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247: Behind the Red Kettle 39:09

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Today, we're pulling back the curtain on one of the most familiar sights and sounds of Christmas: the Red Kettle. You've probably walked past one outside your grocery store or shopping center—the bell ringing, the volunteers bundled up in scarves and mittens, and that iconic kettle inviting you to pause for just a moment and give. This year, for th…

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Honoring Your Voice and Trusting God in Difficult Seasons (Aundi Kolber) 41:00

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During the holiday season, we can all feel overwhelmed and stressed. But what do you really need? And what would it look like to engage life with a deeper sense of agency and self-compassion? Today on Unhurried Living Podcast, we are replaying a conversation between Gem and Aundi Kolber as they invites us to embrace the transformative power of kind…

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S3- Episode 32 - Reclaim Potential - Hannah Bauer 27:28

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What if everything you believed about your potential was based on someone else's opinion of you? In this powerful episode, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Hanna Bauer, executive leadership coach and author, to unpack why so many talented leaders feel stuck living lives that don't actually fit them. Hanna reveals a truth that hits hard: most of…

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246: Your brain on altruism with Nicole Karlis 21:36

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The Apostle Paul tells us in 2 Corinthians 9:7 that "God loves a cheerful giver." And we've seen that throughout this series—giving changes lives, both for those who receive and for those who give. But here's something interesting: science agrees. Research shows that helping others doesn't just strengthen communities—it also transforms our health. …

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How I Begin My Day with God 16:08

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What if your morning didn’t begin with hurry, but with holy attention? In this episode, Alan Fadling shares how simple, grounded practices help him begin each day in God’s presence. Over the years, Alan’s early “quiet time” has matured into a rhythm of relationship—an unhurried meeting with the Living God. He describes his morning flow of silence, …

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S3-Episode 31 - Resisting the Drift - Peter Greer 34:45

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Resisting the Drift You can be crushing it at work while quietly falling apart inside. It rarely happens all at once. It happens slowly. Subtly. A few late nights. A few missed moments at home. A quiet slide into becoming someone you never meant to be. Host Jason Stonehouse talks with Peter Greer, president of Hope International and author of How L…

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245: Profiles in joyful giving 15:19

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Alright, let's cut right to it today: the people behind the gifts—the donors, kids, families and partners who show us what it means to give with joy. Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 9:7: "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." And when we hear "chee…

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The Transforming Power of Walking with a Spiritual Mentor (Lori Melton) 46:31

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What happens when you spend an entire year learning from the life and wisdom of a trusted spiritual mentor? In this conversation, author and spiritual director Lori G. Melton shares her experience walking alongside the insights of Mister Fred Rogers, America’s favorite neighbor. Drawing from her book Journey with a Giant, Lori invites us into a yea…

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S3-Episode 30-When Tomorrows Invisible-Dr Rebecca Sutherns 30:59

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What if your team isn’t stuck because they’re resistant to change, but because they literally can’t imagine what’s next? In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Dr. Rebecca Sutherns, CEO of Sage Solutions, strategist, and author of Elastic: Stretch Without Snapping or Snapping Back. Together, they unpa…

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244: 6 ways to Give With Joy this Christmas 8:25

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Both science and Scripture agree on something powerful: generosity is good for you. The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley found that generosity leads to better health, longer life, stronger relationships and yes, greater happiness. And long before researchers confirmed it, Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 9:7: "Each of you should give what you …

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The Transforming Power of Reading (Jeff Crosby) 43:52

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What if reading could become a spiritual practice—not just for gaining knowledge, but for nourishing your soul? In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling talks with Jeff Crosby, author of World of Wonders: A Spirituality of Reading, about the formative power of books. Together they explore how stories, poetry, memoir, and even S…

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Exposing the Lies We Live By: Finding Identity Beyond Advertising 9:27

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Every day, we are bombarded with thousands of messages promising happiness, comfort, or even identity if only we buy the right product. But beneath the noise of advertising lies a deeper reality: we are already loved, already chosen, already whole in Christ. In this episode, Gem Fadling shines a light on how consumer slogans shape our sense of self…

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Fresh Springs for a Busy Life 15:08

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Where do you turn when your soul feels thirsty? In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling reflects on Psalm 87:7, “All my fresh springs are in You.” We explore how God alone is our true source of renewal, even when we’re tempted to drink from counterfeit springs like busyness, control, or distraction. Drawing on the imagery of l…

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S3- Episode 29 - Questions Win - JR Briggs 32:19

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Most leaders think their job is having all the answers. But what if the real power lies in asking the right questions? In this episode, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with JR Briggs, founder of Kairos Partnerships and author of The Art of Asking Better Questions, to explore why the best leaders might not be the ones with all the solutions. JR has …

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The Heart of True Hospitality (Laura Murray) 43:22

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Hospitality is more than setting a table or opening your home. It’s a posture of the heart—a way of seeing and responding to the people God places in your path. True hospitality flows from God’s generous welcome to us and creates spaces of belonging wherever we go. In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Gem Fadling talks with Laura Murray…

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S3 - Episode 28 - Compassion and Clarity - Cal Riley 25:17

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What if being "too compassionate" is actually the most profitable thing you could do as a leader? Most entrepreneurs think compassion makes you weak. That caring too much about your team means lower standards, missed goals, and a business that runs you instead of the other way around. But what if that's completely backwards? In this episode, host J…

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243 Slowing Down: Come away and rest with Alyson Pryor 30:10

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In a world that glorifies busyness, what if rest is actually the most faithful thing you can do? In this final episode of our Slowing Down series on The Do Gooders Podcast, Christin Thieme talks with Alyson Pryor—marriage and family therapist, spiritual director and author of the forthcoming book "Come Away and Rest: A Guide to Personal Spiritual R…

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Rest is More Than a Day Off (Travis West) 49:40

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What if rest isn’t a luxury—but essential to your calling? In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling talks with Travis West, author of The Sabbath Way, about how Sabbath can renew leaders from the inside out. Far from being just a “day off,” Sabbath is a way of living that restores joy, deepens trust in God, and sustains our cal…

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S3- Episode 27 - Leading From Overflow - Alan Fadling 35:19

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What if the most productive thing you could do today is slow down? Most leaders are running on empty, convinced that busier equals better. But what if that equation is completely backwards? What if your anxiety isn't the fuel driving your success...it's actually burning you out? In this episode, Jason Stonehouse sits down with Alan Fadling, founder…

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242 Slowing Down: A gentle invitation to exhale with Jodi Grubbs 20:37

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What if slowing down isn't lazy, but holy? Hear Jodi Grubbs—author of "Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale"—share why our bodies and souls weren't designed for hustle culture, and how embracing slower rhythms can help us live with presence, peace and purpose. EPISODE SHOWNOTES: Read more. BE AFFIRMED. Get the Good Words email series. JOIN TH…

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Abide and Flourish: Breaking Free from the Productivity Trap (Bette Dickinson) 57:09

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For many of us, faith has been shaped by pressure to perform and produce. But in John 15, Jesus gives us another way: abiding in the True Vine. In this episode, Gem Fadling sits down with artist and author Bette Dickinson to explore how God as the loving Vinedresser leads us not toward exhaustion, but toward flourishing. If you’ve felt weighed down…

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S3- Episode 26 - When Goals Kill Progress - Radhika Dutt 29:16

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Ever set a goal that had everyone fired up for three days, then by week two the energy vanished and you're awkwardly reminding people about it in meetings? Turns out the very systems designed to motivate high performers are actually killing momentum and creating what Radhika calls "performance theater." What if everything we've been taught about go…

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241 Slowing Down: Discovering the goodness of limits with Ashley Hales 22:18

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What if the good life isn't about having it all, but about embracing our limits? Dr. Ashley Hales, author of "A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits," invites us to rethink freedom, not as endless choice, but as life within God's loving boundaries. EPISODE SHOWNOTES: Read more. BE AFFIRMED. Get the Good Words email ser…

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The False Vine of Workaholism 20:02

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In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, we explore the difference between work that flows from grace and love, and work that drains us because it’s fueled by fear, insecurity, or people-pleasing. Together we’ll talk about holy rhythms of work and rest, and what it looks like to return to the “easy yoke” of Jesus. If you’ve been feeling wea…

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S3- Episode 25 - How to Keep Your Best and Handle Your Worst - Nick Agnoli 28:39

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Ever wonder why your best employee just handed in their two weeks notice without warning, while that person who drives everyone crazy is still hanging around? Join host Jason Stonehouse and management expert Nick Agnoli as they tackle the real-world challenge every leader faces: keeping your top 10% performing at their peak while dealing with that …

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240 Slowing Down: Releasing the stress you were never meant to carry with Tracie Braylock 18:53

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What if slowing down wasn't selfish—but essential? In this episode, holistic nurse educator and author Tracie Braylock talks about her new book "Radical Relaxation: Releasing the Stress You Were Never Meant to Carry." Drawing from her background as a surgical nurse and over 15 years in holistic wellness, Tracie shares how stress isn't just unpleasa…

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The Art of Mindful Travel: Lessons from an Italian Tour Guide 54:05

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What’s the difference between rushing through a city and truly receiving it? In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Gem Fadling talks with Lauren Mouat—a writer, instructor, and licensed tour guide based in Tuscany, about how to travel with intention, depth, and presence. Lauren, originally from California, moved to Rome more than a decad…

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S3 - Episode 24 - Stop Leading Alone - Dr Eun Strawser 30:56

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Stop Leading Alone: Why Shared Leadership Changes Everything What if the problem isn’t your calendar but your operating system? In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader Podcast, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Dr. Eun Strawser to unpack why leadership is not meant to be a solo act and how shifting from control to collaboration can tran…

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239 Slowing Down: Living at the pace of love with Alan Fadling 27:25

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Do you ever feel like busyness is running your life? What if slowing down could actually make you more effective in doing good? Author and spiritual director Alan Fadling talks about living unhurried—not as laziness, but as faithful discipleship. Learn why presence matters more than productivity, how Jesus' rhythms of rest and work offer a better w…

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Hearing the Psalms Like Never Before (Terry Wildman) 48:43

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What if you could hear the Psalms and Proverbs as if for the very first time? In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling talks with Terry Wildman, Ojibwe and Yaqui follower of Jesus, storyteller, musician, and lead translator of the First Nations Version (FNV). Terry has spent decades sharing Creator’s story in ways that resonate…

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S3- Episode 23 - Lead People Not Numbers - Chris Hallberg 28:54

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Ever feel like you're managing spreadsheets instead of people? In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Chris Hallberg, ranked #9 on Inc. Magazine’s Top 50 Leadership & Management Experts (just ahead of Simon Sinek) and a coach who’s helped over 100 teams win “Best Places to Work” honors. Chris brings t…

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238: The state of the corps—and the future of ministry—with Jim Sparks 38:26

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What's the real state of the Church today—and how is The Salvation Army positioned within it? Jim Sparks, Western Territorial Mission Strategist, joins Christin Thieme to unpack surprising new data about spiritual commitment in America, why Gen Z and Millennials are leading a revival, and how corps can connect with people who are open to Jesus but …

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From Pressure to Presence: Rethinking the Way We Work 39:33

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What if your leadership wasn’t driven by hurry, but rooted in soul-deep transformation? In this episode, Alan and Gem Fadling explore how spiritual formation and leadership are meant to stay connected—and why separating them leads to exhaustion and burnout. We’ll talk about: Why leadership development often gets siloed from spiritual formation How …

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S3 - Episode 22 - Humble Leadership - Dennis Edwards 26:58

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What if the secret to winning at work and in life isn’t looking stronger but becoming more real? In this episode of The Calm & Confident Leader Podcast, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Dennis Edwards, author of Humility Illuminated, to explore why humility might be the most overlooked leadership superpower. We tackle the tough questions leader…

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237: Building a legacy of care with Maria Rodriguez 14:22

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For more than 30 years, Maria Rodriguez has been the heart of The Salvation Army Los Angeles Day Care Center—supporting children and families in LA's fashion, produce and flower districts. In this episode, Christin Thieme talks with Maria about how she went from high school volunteer to director, why safe, affordable childcare matters more than eve…

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Growing Faith Through Humble Questions (A.J. Swoboda) 48:01

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In a world where certainty, hot takes, and strong opinions dominate, what if curiosity and humility were actually the more faithful way of following Jesus? In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan talks with pastor, theologian, and professor A. J. Swoboda about his new book, A Teachable Spirit. Together, they explore what it means to c…

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S3- Episode 21 - Congruent Leadership - Jason Jensen 27:23

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Ever catch yourself being one person in the boardroom and someone completely different at home? You're not alone, and it's slowly killing your leadership. In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with Jason Jensen, Vice President of Spiritual Foundations for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and author of th…

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How to Move Beyond Shame and Silence—Practical Wisdom from Eryn Eddy Adkins 53:51

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How do you move beyond shame and silence to discover your true worth? In this inspiring episode, Gem Fadling sits down with Eryn Eddy Adkins—founder of So Worth Loving and co-host of the God Hears Her podcast—to talk about healing, faith, and what it really means to find belonging in a safe, loving community. If you’ve ever struggled with feelings …

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236 The Big Five: How Understanding Personality Transforms Relationships with Dr. Jack Anderson 35:08

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Discover how the Big Five personality traits shape the way you see the world—and your relationships. Dr. Jack Anderson joins Christin Thieme to share practical ways to bridge differences, build trust and bring out the best in others. EPISODE SHOWNOTES: Read more. BE AFFIRMED. Get the Good Words email series. JOIN THE HOPEFULS. Get inside the group.…

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S3- Episode 20 - Emotional Growth at Work - Matthew Stafford 16:26

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Ever feel like you are supposed to grow as a leader but have no idea what that actually means for your emotional life? In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse talks with Matthew Stafford about the role emotions play in leadership growth. They explore how self-awareness shapes decisions, how to balance confidence with…

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Jesus Grows People, Not Programs 17:08

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Many leaders wrestle with the question: If I slow down, will I still get anything done? In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan explores Jesus’ words in John 15 alongside the wisdom of farmer-poet Wendell Berry to reimagine productivity, not as frantic busyness, but as abiding fruitfulness. Discover a vision of work that nourishes rat…

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235: Beyond the statistics on homelessness 13:00

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Today, we're covering one of America's most pressing challenges: homelessness. But this isn't an episode drowning you in statistics. Instead, we're going to explore real solutions happening right now across the western United States—ways The Salvation Army is helping to truly change lives, one person at a time. Of course, the numbers are sobering. …

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S3- Episode 19 - Uncertainty as an Advantage - Rich Diviney 33:22

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Are you accidentally training yourself to be fragile? We live in a world designed for comfort and predictability, but retired Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney says this culture of convenience is creating a hidden vulnerability. We're losing our ability to handle uncertainty. In this episode, host Jason Stonehouse explores why your comfort zone migh…

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234: How Hope Markets transform food assistance with Stacy Bleuel 13:20

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Lately, here on this show, we're exploring what happens when hope moves from feeling to doing, from possibility to practice. And today, we're continuing our journey inside one of The Salvation Army's recent transformations: Hope Markets. As we covered in our recent "Hope in Action" issue of the magazine, these aren't your typical food pantries. In …

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Why You're Jumping to Conclusions (Dr. Erin Devers) 52:26

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Ever catch yourself jumping to conclusions… and being totally wrong? Or maybe you find it hard to admit when you're mistaken—especially when it's personal. That’s not just stubbornness, it’s cognitive bias, and it’s wired into all of us. But there’s good news: we can grow beyond it. In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Gem Fadling talks…

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S3-Episode 18- Your Instincts Are WEAK - Gary Chupik 28:45

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What if your gut is getting it all wrong? We’ve been told to trust our instincts, think positively, and overanalyze every move. But what if those habits are actually sabotaging your leadership? In this episode of The Calm and Confident Leader, host Jason Stonehouse sits down with elite mindset coach Gary Chupik to uncover the truth about fake confi…

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233: Summer at the Long Beach Red Shield with Captain Jared Arnold 26:56

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Today, we're heading to Long Beach, California, to talk to someone with a unique perspective on youth programming. Captain Jared Arnold runs The Salvation Army Red Shield Community Center, and he recently caught my attention when he said, "Summer is our Christmas." Now, when most of us think about summer, we might think about vacations, beach days …

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Silencing Anxiety: Jesus’ Path to Inner Stillness 13:25

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In this popular replay episode, Alan Fadling invites us into a deeply personal and practical reflection on anxiety, rooted in themes from his new book, A Non-Anxious Life. Alan shares his own lifelong journey with anxiety—how it shows up in his thoughts, emotions, and even his body—and how Jesus has been teaching him a better way: a path of peace. …

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S3-Episode 17- Beyond Self-Awareness - Dr Sharon Spano 26:21

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Why do smart leaders keep getting stuck in the same patterns, even when they know better? In this episode, Jason Stonehouse sits down with Dr. Sharon Spano to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. It's more than just mindset. We're talking invisible patterns, hidden trauma, and what Sharon calls meta-awareness: the ability to notice w…

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232: The volunteer rebound with Hillary Jackson and Adriana Thiele 20:30

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Want to hear some encouraging news that's emerging from communities across America? After years of declining volunteer participation—a trend that accelerated during the pandemic—researchers are documenting what they're calling a "volunteer rebound." The numbers are striking. Nearly 30 percent of Americans formally volunteered from 2022 to 2023, con…