Redeeming Productivity

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!

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

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

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...

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' G...

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...

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, Reaga...

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...

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 abou...

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...

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,...

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 respon...

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 Productiv...

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...

The Industrial Revolution brought untold financial prosperity to the West. It also forms the philosophical foundation for the modern personal productivity movement. In this episode, I discuss some of what was lost in our work, our homes, and our understanding of both time and productivity because of how the Industrial Revolution reshaped our thinking.  More from Redeeming Productivity Enrollm...

It seems everywhere you look these days, you hear people talking about "the Metaverse." But what exactly does it mean? In this episode, I talk to Ian Harber and Patrick Miller, authors of How to Prepare for the Metaverse . We discuss what the Metaverse is, where it's going, and how Christians can prepare to live faithfully in the face of this next stage of digital life. Don't forget to check out R...

How should Christians think about exercise and fitness? In this episode, Reagan talks with Don LaTorre, creator of Layman's Fitness, a ministry that helps Christian men connect both the theology and practice of physical fitness for the glory of God. Links Mentioned Layman's Fitness - Learn more about Don's program and philosophy of fitness. Join the Redeeming Productivity Patreon Donate Get my wee...

It seems like everyone is talking about Bitcoin these days. But how should Christians think about this digital money? Is it a scam, a get-rich scheme, or something worthy of a closer look? In this episode, Reagan talks to the trio behind Bitcoin & the Bible, a podcast that seeks to examine Bitcoin in light of God's Word. Links Mentioned Bitcoin & the Bible Podcast - Listen to David, Will,...

Cal Newport's book, Deep Work , is a modern productivity classic. How can Christians take and apply the principles of deep work to rise above the distractions that surround us, live more God-glorifying lives, and better serve others?  Links Mentioned Read my Deep Work summary and book notes Get the book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Join the Redeeming Productivit...

We've all known that hopeless feeling of having more to do than you could possibly hope to accomplish. Why is it that we overcommit? How does productivity actually make the problem worse? And how do we break free from an addiction to overdoing it? Links Mentioned Join the Redeeming Productivity Patreon Donate Get my weekly newsletter, Reagan's Roundup

Reagan chats with Jordan Raynor about his new book Redeeming Your Time , saying no generously, how the life of Jesus is a model of unhurried busyness, and Jordan's most effective strategy for turning down the noise in your life so you can focus on what matters most. Links Mentioned Get Jordan's Book, Redeeming Your Time Join the Redeeming Productivity Patreon Donate Get my weekly newsletter, Reaga...

In the age of remote work, the best way to be the light of Christ to your coworkers is by having a reputation for integrity. In this episode, I share a few tips on how to make sure you're not cutting corners working from home and actually being a blessing to your employer. Note: This episode is based on a series of articles I wrote about integrity. You can read them here .  Links Mentioned Ge...

Darryl has a Ph. D. in biblical counseling and is the creator of Master New Testament Greek, an online program designed to help anyone learn to read the New Testament in the original Greek. In this episode, we talk about setting spiritual growth goals and the importance of learning the original biblical languages. Links: Learn more about Darryl's program, Master New Testament Greek: https://master...

If you've been into productivity for any length of time you've probably come across the book Getting Things Done by David Allen. Well, I've got major beef with GTD, and I want to tell you why. Links: Get the book, Getting Things Done by David Allen: https://amzn.to/3nfiYFa For more productivity from a Christian perspective sign-up for the weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.redeemingproductivity...

Should we read our Bibles even when we don't feel like it? In this episode, Reagan talks to Dr. Greg Gifford, Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at The Master's University, about his new book Heart & Habits: How We Change for Good. Link mentioned: Buy Heart & Habits https://amzn.to/3mWfsPX For more productivity from a Christian perspective sign-up for the weekly newsletter: https:/...