
Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead Better
Alan Fadling and Gem FadlingJesus Grows People, Not Programs
August 11, 2025 ● 17 minShare this episode
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 rather than depletes, both for you and for those you serve.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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Why busyness can actually disconnect us from the very Source of true fruitfulness.
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How Wendell Berry’s vision of sustainable farming offers a powerful model for ministry and leadership.
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Why lasting kingdom productivity always begins in abiding and focuses on people over programs.
Resources
- Scripture: John 15
- Bringing It to the Table by Wendell Berry
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Today's Devotional
A Prayer for the One Who's Exhausted from Holding it All Together - Your Daily Prayer - June 30
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