The self-improvement and personal productivity industry is massive. It’s worth well over $10 billion a year. At any given moment many of the books on the best sellers list are personal development books. And many of the best selling books of all time are books about personal productivity or self-improvement. People are looking for answers. But can the personal productivity provide them? Or has it failed to deliver on its promises? Has the personal productivity movement failed us? Sign-up f...
Feb 01, 2021•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Risk is part of life. Every time we lace up our shoes and leave the house, we are taking on some level of risk. We could be humiliated, we could be robbed, we could even die. But if we are to live faithfully or do anything useful with our lives we need to get comfortable with risk. Watch on YouTube: How to Take Sermon Notes Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and e...
Jan 25, 2021•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast A lot of times we think that be more productive, we need to add things to our lives. Another habit, another app, a new routine, etc. But, actually, the very opposite is true. If you want to add to your productivity, the best place to start is by subtracting things from your life. Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Show Notes: 0:0...
Jan 19, 2021•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are all optimizing our lives for something, health, money, relationships, etc. But as we try to become more productive, the smartest thing to optimize for is eternal reward. Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Show Notes: 0:00 Welcome0:16 Everyone optimizes for something2:06 Some people optimize for the wrong things3:51 What wi...
Jan 11, 2021•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s a New Year. Maybe you made some resolutions. But were they all about you or all about Jesus? Let’s talk about how you can make sure the goals you set for 2021 are aimed at glorifying God. Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter . ⏳If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon , where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Show Notes: 0:00 Welcome 5:03 Rethink your resolutions 8:08 Reframe your resolutions 13:04 Recommit ...
Jan 04, 2021•20 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast As we look ahead to a new year, I took some time to look back at what the Lord has taught me in the previous one. This episode is admittedly a bit self-indulgent, but hopefully, it will spark some ideas for you. Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Show Notes 0:00 – Intro1:13 – 1. Family trumps nearly everything el...
Dec 28, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast A victimhood mindset is antithetical to the gospel and to personal productivity. People who think of themselves as victims are trapped in a prison of their own mind, always waiting for someone to come save them. If you adopt a victimhood mindset, you will never get anywhere. This self-pitying mind trap must be destroyed whenever it rears its ugly head. Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’l...
Dec 23, 2020•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Christians are to strive for quality in all that we do, but it’s not always possible to do everything with excellence. So, how do we decide where to skimp? Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Show Notes: 2:21 – What is Excellence?4:42 – We Should Do Everything with Excellence, But We Can’t7:21 – God Defines Excel...
Dec 16, 2020•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here are 8 practical strategies to help you build discipline in your life. Links Read this as an article, 8 Strategies for Developing Christ-Honoring Self-Discipline Listen to part one: RPS #61 — You Need to Learn Discipline Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter . ⏳If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon , where you'll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Show Notes: 3:08 – 1. Remember that maturity does not come overnight. 6:22...
Dec 01, 2020•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Summary Discipline is a rare commodity. In business, those who have it succeed consistently, those who don’t just get by or get lucky. For Christians, however, discipline is a necessity. But what is discipline, why do we need it, and how can we learn it? Links Read this as an article, Self-Discipline Is the Gateway to Christian Maturity.Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get excl...
Nov 25, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you ever have those days where you come home and think, “that was a really productive day”? Imagine if you could make every day feel productive and let that momentum carry you through, not just days, but weeks of productive work. Links My new employer, Not the Bee.Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Show Notes: 0:00...
Nov 16, 2020•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Your outlook on life is one of the biggest factors in deciding the quality and success of your work. But should Christians be optimists? And what does biblically-based optimism even look like? Links My new job: Not the Bee.Read the post this episode is based on, “Should I Be Optimistic?” on The Master’s Seminary blog.Listen to my testimony.Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you...
Nov 02, 2020•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Where would you be today if you weren’t so afraid of other people’s opinions? That’s the question that drove me to look for biblical answers to my fear of man. In this episode, we discuss how destructive living in the fear of others can be to our lives and personal productivity, and how Scripture provides a way out of this snare. I also share a big life update. Links How to Stop Being Afraid of People, So You Can Start Getting Stuff DoneEp. 12 – Interview with Adam Ford, ...
Oct 26, 2020•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk about the joy of reading, note-taking, Roam Research vs. Notion, and applying note-taking techniques to writing and idea creation. Links Episode 55 – Bible Notetaking Systems with Matthew Everhard Relearning the Joy of Reading (Blog) How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens Track book series for students – Track is a series of books designed to disciple the next generation in the areas of culture, doctrine, & the Christian life. While the topics addressed aren’t alway...
Oct 12, 2020•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast No matter how well we plan, organize, and delegate, sometimes we drop the ball. Sometimes we let people down. Sometimes we fail to live up to our commitments. And sometimes we make matters worse by failing to communicate. This can lead to broken trust and people losing respect for you. So, how do we drop the ball gracefully? Today I’m going to give you five ways. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 03:10 – Why we drop the ball 07:33 – 1. Don’t Overcommit to Begin With 10:27 – 2. Develop a System to ...
Sep 28, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Matthew Everhard who is a Jonathan Edwards scholar. We discuss the productivity habits of the Puritan pastor, particularly his unique approach to knowledge management. Links Check out Matthew Everhard’s YouTube ChannelRead his article at Modern ReformationSign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content...
Sep 21, 2020•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Envy destroys our ability to do pleasing work for God. Instead of looking around at the “success” of others, we need to faithfully labor at what the Lord has put before us. Links Watch Redeeming Productivity on our YouTube channelSign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Thank you to you s...
Sep 14, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever felt guilty for listening to the Bible instead of reading it? In this episode, I try and answer whether or not it’s “cheating” to listen to the Bible on audio instead of reading it. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different modalities of Bible consumption. And at the end I share some of my picks for the best way to listen to God’s Word on audio. Links Watch Redeeming Productivity on our YouTube channelSign-up for the Redeeming Productivity New...
Sep 07, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Life hacks are simple shortcuts to help get everyday tasks done more efficiently. But Christian contentment is the ultimate life hack. In this episode, we explore what contentment is, how you can get it, and how it allows Christians to change their attitudes without changing their circumstances. Links Watch Redeeming Productivity on our YouTube channelBook: The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs. Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Pro...
Aug 31, 2020•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast These days there are thousands of options when it comes to productivity tools. But one great debate still persists: Which is better, paper or digital productivity tools? I think there’s a place for both. In this episode, I demonstrate that it’s not a question of either/or, but rather of which/when. And I give some principles for choosing which productivity tasks are better done on paper and which are better done using apps. Links This episode is based in part on the blog post, Paper ...
Aug 26, 2020•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Reagan discusses how Christians can create a strategy for practicing the "one another" commands of Scripture. He talks about the pros and cons of different forms of communication, creating a "Personal CRM", and why letter writing is still relevant. Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter . ⏳If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon , where you'll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content....
Aug 17, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Fresh back from vacation, Reagan shares some musings on the nature of Christian productivity, insights from the book of Ecclesiastes, “Chronological Optimism,” and changes he’s making in life to accommodate a broadening understanding of personal productivity. Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content.
Aug 10, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast What if you had the ability to perfectly recall anything you had ever learned? Imagine what you could do for the Kingdom! Well, as far as I know, that’s not possible yet but in this week’s episode, I talk about the subject of how we organize our notes into a knowledge management system. I cover some of the different approaches to the subject as well as some of the software options that are available. I also discuss the theological ramifications of knowledge management and what it mea...
Jul 28, 2020•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s episode, I reflect on a recent interview with John Piper in which he offered up seven lessons on productivity that he’s learned over the years. Links Mentioned in this Episode Seven Lessons for Productivity from John Piper on Desiring GodThis week on the blog: Unconfessed Sin Is Killing Your ProductivityEp. 44 – Making the Most of Motivation Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patr...
Jul 20, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I talk about why you should plan your day, what the elements of a good day plan are, and a step-by-step of how I plan my day each morning. Links Mentioned in this Episode Listen to my interview with James Parker in Episode 37 Read Emily Maxson’s article on the Bullet Journal Method Check out Notion, my favorite all-in-one productivity app I’ve really been enjoying using the app NotePlan 2 to keep a digital Bullet Journal Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter . ⏳If yo...
Jul 13, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I get more personal and share how the Lord saved me, and how He used trials to teach me the importance of cherishing His Word and making the most of this brief life. Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter.If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content.
Jul 06, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast We all have those days where we wake up feeling energized and motivated. But no sooner do we launch into our work than the motivation is gone again. The problem with bursts of motivation is that they are elusive and fickle. So, how can we find ways to work even when we aren’t feeling overly motivated, and make the most of motivation when it does come? Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter . ⏳If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon , where you’ll ge...
Jun 29, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast A shorter episode today as I’ve been sick. I just share a couple of insights the Lord’s been teaching me during this time. But be sure to check out the interview I did with Reformed Youth Ministries on their podcast The Local Youth Worker. Lord willing, I’ll be back next week with a full episode.
Jun 22, 2020•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast We live in an age where true friendship is hard to find. But what does the Bible say makes for a true friend? And how can deep friendships make us more productive in bringing glory to God? Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter . ⏳If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon , where you'll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Watch this Episode on YouTube...
Jun 15, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast It seems that every week brings more alarming news. So, how can we stay focused on being good stewards of our responsibilities when the world seems to be falling apart around us? Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter.If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content.
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