Hey, Sista-friend! Are you ready for quick little boundaries 101 bootcamp? In Today’s episode, I’m giving you a quick tutorial on what boundaries to set and when to set them, so you can improve in the area of time management, be more productive and kick overwhelm to the curb. Get ready for mindset reframes and tactical takeaways. Let’s do it. Featured Client's Testimonial: “Honestly, growing through everything with Erika helped me look at how I was spending or misusing my time and energy. I will...
May 02, 2023•21 min•Ep. 153
Hey, friend! Did you know that organization is a MUST when you’re working on time management? Sometimes, the issue isn’t so much about how much time it takes you to do something, but how much time it takes you to get ready to do something. Today, I'm sharing 3 EASY ways to get organized so you spend less time thinking about the task and more time executing them. Featured Review: Feels just like I’m speaking with a friend! "I love how you introduce your episodes and the show. It tells me what to ...
Apr 28, 2023•10 min•Ep. 152
Hey, Sis! If you're just getting started in your journey to improving time management, you may wonder, WHERE DO I START? Today, I’m giving you two foundational questions to consider so you know EXACTLY where to start; and so you begin this quest without anxiety or overwhelm. Grab your notebook and pen. Let's do it! Featured Review: Must-listen podcast! "Erika’s podcast is fantastic & jam-packed with practical tips for us Christian women to be great stewards of our lives and time. I love the ...
Apr 25, 2023•13 min•Ep. 151
What's up, Sis? If you're just getting started in your journey to improving time management, you may wonder, WHERE DO I START? Today, I’m giving you two foundational questions to consider so you know EXACTLY where to start; and so you begin this quest without anxiety or overwhelm. You ready? Let’s do it. Featured Review: Refreshing and Motivating! "Listening to Her Renewed Strength is like sitting down to have coffee with a good friend. All of the tips she provides are actionable, refreshing, an...
Apr 21, 2023•12 min•Ep. 150
Hey, Sis! Have you ever tried to see through a change in one or more areas of life, only to be met with frustration, overwhelm, and, in many cases, failure? Well, if you’re in a season where you are praying for transformation, but unclear on how to see that through, THIS episode is for you. I’m sharing the # 1 way to really experience transformation in your time management and productivity, especially if you tend to get anxious or overwhelmed. AND If you stick around until the end you’ll hear a ...
Apr 18, 2023•12 min•Ep. 149
Hey, sister-friend! Today, I am sharing a conversation I had with my friend, Michelle Castro. We talk about the Proverbs 31 woman and think through some questions you can ask yourself if you’re struggling to get your priorities in order. So, grab your Bible, a notebook, and a pen because this conversation is rich and ready to fill your spiritual cut. You're ready? Let's do it! Featured Guest: Michelle Castro is a wife and mama to 3 beautiful girls from Los Angeles, California. She’s the host of ...
Apr 14, 2023•21 min•Ep. 148
Hey, Sis! If you have ever felt overwhelmed by your day because one thing bleeds into the next, this episode is for you. Today I’m going to give you just ONE time management tip that I think you need to implement immediately. By doing this one thing, I know you’ll start to see that shift, have less bumps in your day, and feel less overwhelmed. It’ll help you be more intentional with your time and focus. Featured Review: A great podcast for Christian women! "This podcast is packed full of great i...
Apr 11, 2023•11 min•Ep. 147
Hey, sister! Good Friday is a day to remember the mercy God showed by not sparing his son. It is because of this that we are spared. As we take this day to remember the sacrifice Jesus Christ made so each and every one of us have eternal life, we just pause and give Him thanks for loving us to the fullest degree. May this short episode refocus and renew your faith in God through the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Apr 07, 2023•6 min•Ep. 146
What’s up, sis!? Ya know I do a quarterly recap and reflection after every quarter; and in the same episode, I always do a workshop. SO! Today’s the day! I’m looking back at quarter 1 of this 2023 year to share what I had going on in my personal life and what went down inside of Her Renewed Strength Co. At the end of the episode, I’ll walk you through a little systems audit, so you can reset for quarter 2 and make sure your time management systems are ready to go! You ready? Let’s do it. Feature...
Apr 04, 2023•19 min•Ep. 145
Hey, Sis! Ever tried fasting? Whether you are new to fasting or well-acquainted with this spiritual discipline, today’s episode will help to answer the question: can fasting improve your health? I brought on my friend and sister-in-Christ, Rekishia L McMillan, to dig into this incredibly powerful practice. What is fasting? Why do anxious, overwhelmed Christian women benefit from implementing it? How to get started? How to end it? These are just some questions Rekishia shed light on during our co...
Mar 31, 2023•34 min•Ep. 144
Hey, friend! There are a lot of tools out there that promise to help you with your productivity and time management. I revealed 3 of my favorites back in episode 129. Well, I want to highlight one of those today and teach you 3 ways to boost your personal productivity. By the end of this episode, I know you’ll be super curious about how you can start to improve your efficiency and save time, so grab a notebook and a pen. I’m digging in in 3-2-1. My Brand New Course!!! Get access to On Heaven’s T...
Mar 28, 2023•6 min•Ep. 143
What's up, friend? Today is the last recap episode in our three-part Bible Study series “Even If: a Study of Habakkuk'' by the Daily Grace Co. I and Mary are talking about where to find your joy when life is hard. So get ready to dig into God's word, and just be blessed by the conversation. Featured Review: Calm in my day! "Erika brings my overwhelm into check with each episode! Must-listen to podcast!" - Finnewoman - Related Episodes: Episode 138: If God Is Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen? A Dev...
Mar 24, 2023•15 min•Ep. 142
Hey, friend! Today, I have a special treat for you - a conversation with Anna Dearmon Kornick. I had been planning this conversation since November, and finally, it's here! In our conversation, you will learn how to know your time management system needs a change, when to start a new one, and other amazing things including the need for rest, priorities, values, and boundaries. Her tips are practical, tangible, and easy, so tune in today with an open mind. I pray this blesses you. Featured Guest:...
Mar 21, 2023•26 min•Ep. 141
Hey, sista-friend! Today, we are digging into chapter 2 in our study of Habakkuk, and we're answering the question, "Does God care about justice?" This is another conversation between me and Mary, our community manager. So grab your Bible, journal & pen, and get ready to take some notes because we dig into some really good stuff. I know that if you are either new to the faith or just not a believer, this is a must-listen. So, keep listening and be blessed! Featured Review: Simply love this w...
Mar 17, 2023•14 min•Ep. 140
Hey, sister-friend! Can I be honest with you? To-do lists are just not optimal. That list often triggers anxiety or leads you into moments of overwhelm. I’ve been there and I do not want to live like that. I know you don’t either!! If you really want to be productive and have all your ducks in a row (and keep your marbles), then you actually need to do something different. I’m sharing the one thing you need to do today! Are you ready? Let’s do it! Featured Review: Tools! "I am not great at time ...
Mar 14, 2023•7 min•Ep. 139
What's up, sister? "If God is good, why do bad things happen?" Does this question ever cross your mind? Or perhaps, a friend asks you this. Today, I am bringing on a special guest to answer the question. We have started the Bible study “Even If: a Study of Habakkuk” by the Daily Grace Co. and in this episode we are wrapping up the week with the recap and takeaways of chapter 1. I pray this blesses you. Featured Review: The strength you need to get through your day! "If you need a better way to m...
Mar 10, 2023•16 min•Ep. 142
Have you ever started the day with an already long to-do list and realized you have more to do than when you started your day!? I always ask myself, “how did this task end up on my to-do list!?” Well, I’m going to break down ONE reason it ended up there and I’m going to walk you through a step-by-step process of how to handle that unexpected task as an anxious, overwhelmed Christian woman. Grab your journal and your planner! Let’s do it. Featured Review: Great Show! "Discovered this show right b...
Mar 07, 2023•10 min•Ep. 137
Hey, friends! We are starting our first study of the year on Monday, March 6th. Please head over to herrenewedstrength.com/community to join us as we dig into the book of Habbakuk for the next few weeks. Today, I have a treat for you. I sat with one of my dear friends, Paige Bacani, of Unabridged Faith . Paige is a follower of Christ, a wife & a mama! She teaches burnt-out, overwhelmed Christian women how to trust God & feel peace in His presence through rest. You can hear a whole lot of...
Mar 03, 2023•12 min•Ep. 136
Hey! What's up, friend? Today, I have a special guest, and I am very excited about this conversation because Emily Nichols taught me about habit hacking. What is habit stacking? How does this boost productivity? How can this reduce overwhelm? Emily shed light on these questions. I hope you enjoy this conversation and take some time to think about the simple ways that she walks us through what habit hacking is. Featured Guest: Emily Nichols is the host of the top 2% ranked show Self Transformed—a...
Feb 28, 2023•27 min•Ep. 135
Introducing My Brand New Course!!! Get access to On Heaven’s Timeline - a Christ-centered productivity playbook to help you get more done, stop worrying about your schedule, and have time for what matters most…including REST. This is a step-by-step time management framework that I created for you... Get access now >>> herrenewedstrength.com/course and you'll get a $50 off code AND a LIMITED TIME OFFER for 4-week group coaching that expires TODAY 1/22/2023. I will coach you through this ...
Feb 22, 2023•3 min
What's up, y'all? Today. I’m sharing an interview with one of my clients, JUSTINE KANERIS, and getting down to the nitty-gritty about what it’s really like to work with me; what wins came out of our time together; and whether/not it was worth it. The cool thing is that the very framework I created for my brand new course, On Heaven’s Timeline - a Christ-centered productivity playbook , is the very framework that I walked Justine through when we worked together. So what she got is exactly what yo...
Feb 21, 2023•27 min•Ep. 134
Hey, boo! I know you’ve tried all the time management tips and tricks, but still struggle. The struggle is real and I know it’s frustrating. There’s a way to stop the cycle of always being up against the clock and stressing about your schedule and to-do list. I’m going to tell you how, so put on your listening ears and let’s dig in! Featured Review: Love this podcast!! "So glad I stumbled upon this podcast! The way Erika applies Biblical wisdom to our everyday lives is amazing. This podcast will...
Feb 20, 2023•12 min•Ep. 133
Hey, sis! You know that internal dialogue you have when you know you should REST, but feel like you can’t fall behind on your commitments… you can’t let this person down… you can’t take a day because the next day will be even more stressful. I know it well. Today, I’m going to share how to turn things around, so you CAN rest and remain productive. We’re turning to Jeremiah chapter 17 for this one, so grab your Bible, notebook, and pen. Let’s do it! Featured Review: Erika is the real deal! "I lov...
Feb 17, 2023•14 min•Ep. 132
Welllllll, helloooooo! We are ONE DAY AWAY from my LIVE WORKSHOP, Productivity Beyond The Planner, which is going down TOMORROW. I’m giving you all the details, including who this is for, what you’re going to learn, and why you need to be there. So, if you have not yet registered or, if you’re new here and you have no idea what I’m talking about, this episode is ON TIME for you, sister. If you ARE registered, this is a good opportunity to really prepare your heart and get excited! Are you ready?...
Feb 14, 2023•8 min•Ep. 131
Heyyaaaaa! How many times have you thought, “I just need a few minutes to sit down and do Bible study?” or “I’ll get to Bible study later.” Yet, you never actually found those few minutes or you just didn’t get to spend time with Jesus. I hear yaaaa, sista! I've been there. We want to spend time with Jesus but life gets in the way. So the question is, "How do I find some time to be with Jesus even if I feel like I have no time?" I'm going to answer this question in today's episode. Come ready wi...
Feb 10, 2023•11 min•Ep. 130
What's up, sista friend! If you’re searching for the right time management tools, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing my 3 favorite time management tools and why they’re essential to the system that keeps me productive. You’re going to want to take some notes, so grab a journal and a pen. Let’s go! Featured Review: So good! "You are doing incredible work! I love your show!" - znznnzjz - FREE Resource: FREE WORKSHOP on February 15th: Productivity Beyond The Planner . Head to www.herrenewe...
Feb 07, 2023•9 min•Ep. 129
Have you ever heard that verse, “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also?” Well, I have this theory that this applies to how we manage ourselves within the 24 hours available to us each day. Today, I want to answer the question: What does your time management say about what you treasure? I’m doing that by walking through a short study of this powerful verse from Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. So, grab your bible, journal, and pen, because we are digging in! Featured Review: Beautiful...
Feb 03, 2023•15 min•Ep. 128
Hey sista friends! Is your busy schedule affecting your Bible study time? I was reading through the responses we received from members of The Community and found a common theme was that time management was affecting the amount of time many of you are able to invest in your Bible study time. It reminded me that this is exactly why the Lord has me doing this work. So, how do we even start protecting that precious, transformative time in God’s Word if we have so many things on our to-do lists? Toda...
Jan 31, 2023•24 min•Ep. 127
Today I’m sharing a conversation with one of my clients, MARY REED. Mary is the daughter of the KING, wife, mom, virtual assistant, and bookworm. She mustered up the courage to open up about her struggles before working with me and what it was like to move through my coaching model and framework; what wins came out of our time together; and whether/not it was worth it. Featured Review: Totally in sync! "I just found this podcast and I already chose a scripture verse for this year, after only cho...
Jan 27, 2023•22 min•Ep. 126
Hola friends! Raise your hand if you feel like your busy schedule is kicking your heiny. Listen, I know what that’s like to have one task or activity bleeding into the next…to have no downtime…no time to think…just go, go go. It’s really tiring and overwhelming, not to mention, super stressful. It also contributes to those feelings of anxiety and defeat because, despite your best efforts, you just don’t get everything done. If you’ve been asking the Lord to help get rid of the anxiety and just f...
Jan 24, 2023•16 min•Ep. 125
