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Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead Better

Alan Fadling and Gem Fadling

The Transforming Power of Reading (Jeff Crosby)

November 3, 2025   ●   43 min

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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 Scripture can shape our hearts, spark wonder, and help us encounter God’s presence in the pages of a book.

In this conversation, you’ll discover:

  • How books can become trusted companions in your spiritual journey
  • Why stories, poetry, and memoir awaken wonder and reshape our hearts
  • Practical ways to cultivate a reading life that nourishes your soul
  • How reading Scripture slowly and reflectively forms us over time


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