Many of us have a love-hate relationship with our smartphones. We enjoy using them, we know they can make us more productive. But at the same time, they tend to be the biggest source of distraction in our lives. How can we navigate the relationship with our phone with wisdom? Or should we just cast our iPhones into the sea? Links Get my books Sign-up for Redeeming Productivity Academy waitlist Get my free weekly newsletter and morning routine planner, Reagan’s Roundup...
Jan 03, 2023•32 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast I wrote three books in the past two years. In this episode, I break down the process I used to plan and write while working full time and raising a young family. Even if you're not an author or aspiring author, these principles apply to working on any large scale project. Links Get my books Sign-up for Redeeming Productivity Academy waitlist Get my free weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup...
Dec 26, 2022•16 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast If you want to be growing spiritually you need to be in God's Word. Here's a roundup of 9 Bible reading plans that can help you stay on track this year even if you're short on time. Links Download links for all Bible reading plans mentioned Buy the Redeeming Productivity book Sign-up for Redeeming Productivity Academy waitlist Get my free weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup...
Dec 19, 2022•20 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Become a more organized, consistent, and productive Christian in 2023 Redeeming Productivity Academy is an online membership program that equips believers with the plans, tools, and support they need to get more done for the glory of God Doors are open until Saturday, December 17th. Spots are limited! Enroll here: https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/
Dec 13, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast The world says your life is your own, but the Bible says you were bought with a price. This changes everything about how we approach our work and life itself. This episode is an excerpt from the audio version of my new book, Redeeming Productivity: Getting More Done for the Glory of God. Links Buy the Redeeming Productivity book Learn Christian productivity at Redeeming Productivity Academy Sign-up for my free weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup...
Oct 17, 2022•26 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast This is a recent sermon I gave on Psalm 90 and the brevity of life. Links Buy the Redeeming Productivity book Learn Christian productivity at Redeeming Productivity Academy Sign-up for my free weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup
Oct 10, 2022•53 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast This may be the missing ingredient in your Christian life. Links Buy the Redeeming Productivity book Learn Christian productivity at Redeeming Productivity Academy Sign-up for my free weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup
Oct 03, 2022•11 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 3 reminders for when you find yourself feeling envious, disappointed, or just plain discontent. Links Buy the Redeeming Productivity book Learn Christian productivity at Redeeming Productivity Academy Sign-up for my free weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup
Sep 26, 2022•12 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Is planning a failure to trust God? Here's how the apostle Paul thought about planning and what we can learn from him. Links Buy the Redeeming Productivity book Learn Christian productivity at Redeeming Productivity Academy Sign-up for my free weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup
Sep 19, 2022•19 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Ask ten Christians what they think about video games, and you're likely to get ten opinions. This episode is a discussion between Reagan Rose and Patrick Miller about how Christians should think about the place of video games in their lives. Patrick is a pastor as The Crossing Church in Columbia, Missouri, and co-host of the podcast Truth Over Tribe. Episode Links Follow Patrick on Twitter Check out the Truth Over Tribe blog and podcast My book, A Student's Guide to Gaming Other Links This seaso...
Aug 15, 2022•53 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I talk with David Kaywood, Senior Associate Pastor of Eastside Community Church and the creator of Gospel Relevance. David is a fellow Christian productivity aficionado and in our conversation, we discuss what makes Christian productivity unique and trace the history of the movement that’s redefining how believers get things done for the glory of God. Guest Links David's blog: gospelrelevance.com David's article on the History of the Christian Productivity Movement Other Links T...
Aug 01, 2022•54 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast How do we plan for the future without falling in love with money? How can believers view retirement as a stewardship instead of just some kind of permanent vacation? In this episode, I speak with Chris Cagle, of Retirement Stewardship, about the principles Christians can use to be wise and intentional about retirement and honor God in the process. Guest Links RetirementStewardship.com Other Links This season is sponsored by Covenant Eyes – Use code "ROSE" at check out to try it free for 30 days ...
Jul 25, 2022•58 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I talk with Dustin Benge about how Christians can utilize social media in a God-honoring way, not get sucked into the outrage mob, and operate online with integrity. Believers often decry social media as a waste of time, but in just a few short years Dustin has accrued over 75,000 followers on Twitter by just following the strategy of simply "posting truth." Dustin shares valuable insights into how he thinks about his social media presence as an extension of his ministry and a s...
Jul 11, 2022•39 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we look at a guy who makes just $20k/year working 1-hour per week. Is that laziness or contentment? We also discuss whether or not financial freedom or time freedom are legitimate goals for a Christian to pursue. Links This season is sponsored by Covenant Eyes – Use code "ROSE" at check out to try it free for 30 days Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup...
Jun 27, 2022•34 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm joined by Marci Ferrell, the creator of Thankful Homemaker. Marci provides truth-filled, gospel-driven encouragement to homemakers who amid their ordinary days desire to honor and glorify God in all things. In our conversation, we discuss Marci's testimony, the challenges full-time homemakers face, contentment, and—of course—being productive in the home. Links https://thankfulhomemaker.com/ This season is sponsored by Covenant Eyes – Use code "ROSE" at check out to try it fr...
Jun 13, 2022•42 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Do you know what your spiritual gifts are? Are you stewarding them well? In this episode, I talk about one of the most overlooked productivity advantages Christians have and how to utilize your unique giftings to get more done and bring God more glory with your life. Links This season is sponsored by Covenant Eyes – Use code "ROSE" at check out to try it free for 30 days Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup...
May 30, 2022•30 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Learn more: https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy Redeeming Productivity Academy is a program that teaches personal productivity from a Christian worldview. Membership includes access to courses, a private community, and coaching that will teach you how to get more done for the glory of God. Registration is currently open until May 11th!
May 07, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk about the real temptation to let work and productivity consume your life. If we aren’t careful we can become disconnected from creation, our relationships, and even God. But if we approach productivity correctly, it can be a vehicle for greater faithfulness. Links Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup...
Apr 25, 2022•22 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Christian productivity is all about stewardship. In this episode, I take an in-depth look at what the Bible says about stewardship in Matthew 25:14–30. This was a sermon I recently delivered at Harvest Bible Church Detroit . Links Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup...
Apr 11, 2022•52 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kelly Kapic. Dr. Kapic is the author of You're Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God's Design and Why That's Good News. We talk about how often our thinking about productivity does not take our finitude into account, how love is one of the most inefficient things you can do, and why our expectations for what we can get done in a day are so out of whack. Notable Quotes “I'm not here denying the reality of sin, but I am here deeply concerned that we have misund...
Apr 04, 2022•50 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast What do Jordan Peterson, Rachel Hollis, and Dave Ramsey all have in common? According to one writer, these three represent the inroads that secular self-help has made into the church. But why have these gurus have become so influential in our churches? Is there an area of Christian living that the church has been deficient in addressing? I think so. Links Looking for Wisdom Among the 'Christian' Gurus by Samuel D. James John MacArthur on Jordan Peterson's popularity among Christians . Support th...
Mar 21, 2022•24 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I’m joined by Scott Kedersha. Scott is the Marriage and Family Pastor at Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, TX. He writes about dating, marriage, and family relationships at ScottKedersha.com , and is the author of Ready or Knot: 12 Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have before Marriage. Our conversation is all about being intentional in the most important earthly relationship you have. Links Learn more about Scott at ScottKedersha.com . Get his book Ready Or Knot? , and che...
Mar 14, 2022•55 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I celebrate the milestone of doing Redeeming Productivity for one full year full time. And I share some of the lessons I've learned about productivity, entrepreneurship, and just trying all kinds of different things to make RP sustainable. Links Learn More about Redeeming Productivity Academy Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup...
Mar 07, 2022•26 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The Puritans were serious about living lives that count for God's glory. In this episode, I speak with pastor and Jonathan Edwards scholar, Matthew Everhard. We talk about what modern Christians can learn from Edwards's 70 resolutions. We also talk about the value of weekly routines and what Matthew has learned from taking notes using the same systems Edwards did. Links Get Matthew Everhard's book, Holy Living: Jonathan Edwards’s Seventy Resolutions for Living the Christian Life Check out his Yo...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast It can be tempting to believe that because we are just spiritual people our physical environments don’t affect us. But they do. And often the best thing you can do to become more disciplined is not to rely on willpower, but instead, curate an environment that fosters the kind of habits you want to grow. Links Get my new book, A Student’s Guide to Gaming Christian Focus Amazon Learn More about Redeeming Productivity Academy Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly n...
Feb 07, 2022•27 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Martin who is the author of the new book Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media . We discuss how social media is affecting us and how Christians should think about engaging online. Links Get Chris Martin’s new book Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media Chris’s Newsletter, Terms of Service Get my new book, A Student’s Guide to Gaming Christian Focus Amazon Learn More about Redeeming Productivity Academy Support the Show. Donate or join my Pa...
Jan 31, 2022•49 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast In November I switched from an iPhone to a dumb phone to promote focus and more engagement with real life. I thought I knew what I was getting into. I thought the change would be permanent. But I gave up after just a month and went crawling back to my smug little iPhone. In this episode, I’ll share the thinking process that led me to pursue a low-tech solution, what I learned from the experiment, and the steps I’ve taken since switching back to dumb down my iPhone. Links My Review of the Light P...
Jan 24, 2022•30 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dr. Peter Sammons and I discuss the process of writing a book. How do you go from idea to written final version? We also talk about our experience navigating the world of publishing. And most importantly, whether you’re writing a book or just doing some other side project, we talk about how you can make progress on long-term projects while still balancing the rest of life’s responsibilities. Dr. Peter Sammons is Assistant Professor of Theology at The Master’s Seminary where he i...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk about the unhelpful ways Christians often discuss gaming, why video games are so stinking fun, and how Christians should approach gaming. I also share a reading from my brand new book A Student’s Guide to Gaming which comes out this week. Links Buy my new book, A Student’s Guide to Gaming Pre-order on Christian Focus Pre-order on Amazon Learn More about Redeeming Productivity Academy Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon . Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan’s...
Jan 10, 2022•27 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast In this final episode of the year, I share some of the productivity techniques and habits I tried in 2021 and what I learned from them. I talk about my experience using a dumb phone, why I’m quitting Roam Research, and some of the habits and goals I’ve set for the new year. Links How to Plan Your 2022 for God’s Glory Workshop and workbook Check out my new book: A Student’s Guide to Gaming Come try Redeeming Productivity Academy free for the rest of December. The Bible reading plan I’m using in 2...
Dec 20, 2021•27 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast 
