Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick Episode 381 - Alan Fadling, "A Non-Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God's Presence"
Jan 12, 2026
In this engaging conversation, Alan Fadling, a spiritual leader and author known for his insights on unhurried living, shares his journey from a life steeped in anxiety to one focused on peace. He discusses the distinction between genuine caring and anxious control, and how embodying virtues like humility can displace anxiety. Listeners will learn to view anxiety as a signal for practicing God's presence and gain practical tips on experiencing peace both mentally and physically. Ultimately, Alan invites us into a life of trust and gentleness.
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Roots Of Lifelong Anxiety
- Alan Fadling traces his anxiety to his mother's post-WWII scarcity and family patterns that trained him to worry.
- He describes anxiety as the family's way of proving care that became his default operating mode.
Anxiety As Caring Minus God
- Alan defines anxiety as "a kind of caring minus God," meaning worry arises when we forget God's care.
- He sees anxiety as a practice of God's perceived absence rather than mere physiological symptoms.
Practice Noticing God's Presence
- Practice noticing God's presence intentionally rather than hoping to feel it spontaneously.
- Use concrete reminders (scripture, memories) to reframe bodily anxiety as God's shepherding presence.
