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Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead Better

Alan Fadling and Gem Fadling

How Leaders Grow Deep Roots (Eric Geiger)

August 10, 2026   ●   35 min

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How do leaders remain faithful, fruitful, and grounded over the long haul?

In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling sits down with Eric Geiger, Senior Pastor of Mariners Church and author of The Rooted Leader, to explore what it means to cultivate deep roots as a leader.

Drawing from the life of Nehemiah, Eric shares why leadership failures rarely happen overnight, what causes leaders to drift from their deepest convictions, and how healthy rhythms help leaders remain steady through seasons of pressure, challenge, and change.

Together, Alan and Eric discuss the hidden work of leadership, the importance of tending our inner lives, and why lasting fruitfulness grows from roots that are nourished over time.

Whether you lead a church, nonprofit, business, team, or family, this conversation offers wisdom for anyone seeking to lead from a place of depth rather than hurry, pressure, or performance.

In this episode:

  • Why leaders “topple”
  • What Nehemiah teaches about leadership
  • The connection between roots and fruit
  • Seven rhythms that sustain leaders
  • How to strengthen your leadership from the inside out

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