Time is short. But it’s not too short to fulfill our calling. Psalm 139 shows we have enough time, but there's not a moment to waste. Links Subscribe to the newsletter . Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy . Use the Christian Productivity Planner...
David Kaywood is the creator of Pastors & Productivity, a newsletter designed to help pastors avoid burnout, stay healthy, and get the right things done. Subscribe to David's substack at https://www.pastorsandproductivity.com/ Links Subscribe to the newsletter . Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy . Use the Christian Productivity Planner...
It's been a year since I deleted all of my social media accounts. Here are 9 lessons I've learned since leaving the platforms: I should have done this sooner Convenience is a vice, not a valid excuse. When you limit options for procrastination, you procrastinate less. When you tune out you’re not missing out, you’re gaining perspective. Leisure with other people is harder but more fulfilling. Boredom is the space where creativity happens. But nowadays boredom must be fought for. Massive results ...
It's a New Year. Maybe you're feeling excited, maybe you're nervous, or maybe you're so busy you don't have time to know how you're feeling. But if you are a Christian, you can approach the New Year—with all its goals and trials—with confidence. Links Subscribe to the newsletter . Join Redeeming Productivity Academy Use the Christian Productivity Planner...
I’ve studied dozens of annual planners as I’ve been creating the new Waypoints Goal Planner. And I wanted to share some principles that might help you as you hunt for a new planner for the year. Links Subscribe to the newsletter . Join Redeeming Productivity Academy Use the Christian Productivity Planner...
This is the recording from our live workshop last week. Get clarity on your God-honoring priorities, organize goals around those priorities, and create a schedule so you make consistent progress. Download Workbook Download Slides Download "Strokes Tracker" Worksheet Other Links Subscribe to the newsletter . Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy Use the Christian Productivit...
Register for the free Plan Your 2025 for the Glory of God workshop: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k0e6Ga9JQeOaeturDnLa_Q#/registration Here's my step-by-step system for prioritizing your commitments so you can cut through the noise and start working on what matters most. Commitment Audit Worksheet https://redeemingproductivity.com/commitment-audit/ Links Subscribe to the newsletter . Join the Red...
Register for the free Plan Your 2025 for the Glory of God workshop: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k0e6Ga9JQeOaeturDnLa_Q#/registration Tiny pockets of time—5, 10, 15 minutes—add up. Redeeming the pockets of time means not wasting them but employing them well to serve Christ, love our neighbors, and steward these lives for the glory of God. Subscribe to the newsletter . Join the Redeeming Productivit...
Gratitude journals, vision boards, and daily affirmations are standard practices in self-development. But they are often built on unbiblical assumptions. Subscribe to the newsletter . Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy Use the Christian Productivity Planner...
They say the average adult make around 34,000 individual decisions per day. So how should we approach decision making as Christians? Subscribe to the newsletter . Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy Use the Christian Productivity Planner...
When you hear the word "leisure," what comes to mind? Do you picture somebody laying back, being fed grapes, and being fanned? Or do you imagine yourself lying on the couch watching a movie or scrolling the phone? Or is leisure simply what we do when we're not working? In this episode, we look at how Christians can best use their time for rest, relaxation, and entertainment to glorify God. Subscribe to the newsletter . Join the ...
What am I supposed to be doing with my life? God has a specific calling for your life, but often we struggle to figure out what that is. In this episode, Reagan shows how individual believers figure into God's plans for the ages, and questions we can ask to determine exactly where we fit in our homes, jobs, and churches. Subscribe to the newsletter . Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy Use the Christian ...
Have you ever felt trapped by a lack of motivation? You know what you should be doing, but you're just so overwhelmed that you can't seem to get yourself up and go? You may be stuck in the procrastination spiral. Thankfully, there is a way out. Subscribe to the newsletter . Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy Use the Christian Productivity Planner...
What do you do if your biggest issue isn't laziness, but that you can't get yourself to stop working when you should? Go Deeper: Subscribe to the newsletter . Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy Use the Christian Productivity Planner...
You can’t change every area of life at once when trying to grow in faithfulness. Here’s a strategy for systematically addressing weaknesses while keeping the rest of your life running smoothly. Go Deeper: Subscribe to the newsletter . Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy Use the Christian Productivity Planner...
Starting a side project to make some extra cash can be tempting. But make sure you count the cost before jumping in with both feet. In this episode, Reagan shares some of the benefits and downsides of side hustles and four biblical principles to consider. Go Deeper: Subscribe to the newsletter . Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy Use the Christian Productivity Planner...
You manage your time based on the outcome you want to achieve. So, how does the fact that we will live for eternity transform how we manage our time in this life? Go Deeper: Subscribe to the newsletter . Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy Use the Christian Productivity Planner...
Five simple strategies for getting more done for the glory of God. Goal planning worksheet Weekly schedule Google Doc Go Deeper: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter . Support the channel on Patreon Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy...
Recently, the folks from Living Waters commented on self-development books and how Christians should treat them. Here are my thoughts on what they had to say, where I agree and perhaps disagree with their criticisms. Watch the original video from Living Waters Go Deeper: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter . Support the channel on Patreon Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy...
A dead-simple weekly review strategy for Christians who want to get more done. Follow this step-by-step plan to more intentionally steward your weeks. Download the worksheet Go Deeper: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter . Support the channel on Patreon Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy...
How do we set ambitious goals without being disappointingly unrealistic in our daily plans? Go Deeper: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter . Support the channel on Patreon Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy...
Working from home provides greater flexibility, but it also comes with it’s fair share of temptations. How can Christians best glorify God through remote work? Go Deeper: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter . Support the channel on Patreon Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy Links Mentioned: When No One Is Watching: The Heart of a Christian Remote Worker How to Bless Your Employer While Working Remotely...
At creation, God exemplified a pattern for our work days. And even with the curse, there is still a satisfaction that comes from the completeness of a day of work. Go Deeper: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter . Support the channel on Patreon Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy...
Your reputation says a lot about you. What would it look like if you were known as someone who used their time wisely? Go Deeper: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter . Support the channel on Patreon Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy...
I recently completed my annual review of my personal 5-year plan, and I wanted to share some insights on long-term planning and a simple framework for creating your own plan. Go Deeper: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter . Support the channel on Patreon Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy...
Sometimes we can treat sleep like it's the enemy of productivity. But a biblical theology of sleep helps us see sleep for the gift it is. We also look at a new evening routine following the acronym W.R.A.P., that can help you sleep better and ready yourself for a productive morning. Time Stamps: 0:00 The Enemy of Productivity? 2:35 Theology of Sleep 11:04 W.R.A.P. Evening Routine 12:07 Write 13:11 Read 14:38 Avoid Screens 16:28 Pray 18:14 Conclusion Go Deeper: Join the weekly news...
Reagan answers productivity questions from podcast listeners. Timestamps: 0:50 Overwhelmed Mom 4:40 Accountability When Working Alone 8:19 Starting a Writing Ministry 12:02 Fighting News Distraction 21:30 Morning Routines 17:58 Redeeming Free Time Go Deeper: Join the weekly newsletter . Support the channel on Patreon Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy Explore 1-on-1 coaching...
What if, in an age of angst, overwhelm, and busyness, boredom is exactly the thing we’re missing? Go Deeper: Join the weekly newsletter . Support the channel on Patreon Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy Explore 1-on-1 coaching...
A step-by-step process for becoming a more faithful steward in every area of life. Go Deeper: Join the weekly newsletter . Support the channel on Patreon Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy Explore 1-on-1 coaching...
Why you constantly take on more than you can handle, and how viewing commitments as debt can help you slow down. Go Deeper: Join the weekly newsletter . Support the channel on Patreon Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy Explore 1-on-1 coaching...
