An Unhurried Life (Revised and Expanded): Following Jesus' Rhythms of Work and Rest

by Alan Fadling

"I am a recovering speed addict."

Beginning with this confession, pastor and spiritual director Alan Fadling describes his journey out of the fast lane and into the rhythms of Jesus. Following the framework of Jesus' earthly life, Fadling shows how the work of "unhurrying" is central to our spiritual development.

Productivity is not a sin—but the attitudes behind our work can be our undoing. So how do we find balance between our sense of calling and the call to rest? An Unhurried Life offers a way.

This expanded and revised edition

● A five-session group guide to foster community transformation,

● An appendix of ideas for taking "five unhurried minutes," and

● A wealth of practical, accessible wisdom from a trusted teacher that is grounded in Scripture.

Audible Audio

Published March 18, 2025

About the author

Alan Fadling (M. Div., Fuller Theological Seminary) is President and Founder of Unhurried Living, Inc. in Mission Viejo, CA, inspiring people to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. He speaks and consults internationally, as well as nationally with organizations such as Saddleback Church, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Cru, Halftime Institute, Apprentice Institute and Open Doors International. He is the award-winning author of An Unhurried Life (IVP 2013), honored with a Christianity Today Award of Merit in spirituality, and of An Unhurried Leader (IVP 2017). He is a trained spiritual director. He lives in Mission Viejo, California with his wife, Gem, and their three sons.