The Encourager Podcast: Equipping Christian Moms to Harmonize Work and Home

One of our most-played episodes is back! Have you ever caught yourself working really hard but not actually getting anywhere? You’re checking the boxes, pushing through, but deep down—you’re tired. In this week’s episode, Rebekah breaks down the key difference between striving and strategy—and why one leaves you empty while the other keeps you aligned. Through stories from her business and her fai...

Do you feel behind on the goals you set in January? You're not alone. For many women, the halfway point of the year becomes a scoreboard. We start measuring what didn't happen, what we haven't accomplished, and where we still fall short. But what if June isn't a report card? What if it's a permission slip? In this episode, Rebekah shares three permissions to help you move...

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly trying to keep all the plates spinning… but your systems just aren’t supporting the season you’re in anymore? In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 hardest working tools I use across my Five Systems framework: Me, Food, Family, Home, and Work. These aren’t fancy or complicated systems. They’re simple, repeatable tools that have helped me navigate busy seasons,...

We talk a lot about habits to build… Morning routines. Better systems. Healthy rhythms. More discipline. But what if your next breakthrough comes from what you STOP instead? In this episode, I’m sharing 8 habits I’m personally working to break in this season — not because they’re dramatic or “bad,” but because they were quietly costing me peace, clarity, energy, and focus. We’re talking about: • n...

What if joy isn’t something you have to chase? In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing a live talk I recently gave at a women’s conference about the difference between joy and happiness. From walking through family heartbreak and grief to learning how to abide with Jesus in hard seasons, this episode explores what Scripture actually says about joy — and why joy can exist even before circumsta...

If your summer feels messy, behind, or completely off track… you are not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple but powerful truth: you don’t need to restart—you just need to reset. Because most of us don’t need a new plan… we need a faster way to come back when things fall apart. This 10-minute reset is designed for real life—your busy, chaotic, summer-life reality. It’s not about fixing ev...

If your summer feels a little off, a little chaotic, or just different than your normal rhythm…you’re not doing it wrong. Summer is a different season, and it’s supposed to feel different. But here’s the tension: we don’t want to over-plan our summer, and we definitely don’t want to under-plan it either. That’s where these 4 simple anchors come in. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact framework...

If your summer feels scattered, this episode is for you. There’s a tension in this season—we want to be present with our families, but we also don’t want to lose momentum in our goals. So we try to do everything… …and end up finishing nothing. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple but powerful shift: You don’t get more done by doing more—you get more done by choosing ONE thing and returning to it...

Summer can feel like it hits fast—and if you’re not careful, it either becomes overwhelming or slips by without intention. In this episode, I’m walking you through how to plan your summer in a way that’s flexible, realistic, and actually enjoyable. Because you don’t need a perfect plan—you need clarity. What You’ll Learn: Why overplanning and underplanning both lead to frustration How to “reverse...

We often celebrate the end of a season, but we don’t always stop to learn from it. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple practice I use with my family and in my own life: the End of Season Interview. Whether you just wrapped up a sports season, school year, launch, harvest, holiday rush, or a particularly full stretch of life, this episode will help you pause and ask the right questions before mov...

What’s Working Right Now Every once in a while, I like to stop and ask myself a different kind of question. Not just, “What system is broken?” But, “What’s actually working right now?” In this episode, I’m sharing 9 things that are helping me in this season: 3 concepts, 3 products, and 3 methods. These are the things grounding me, reducing overwhelm, and helping me stay steady in the middle of ful...

If your systems only work when life is calm, motivation is high, and the week is going perfectly… they may not be built for real life. In this episode, I’m walking through 3 common mistakes people make with systems. These are the exact traps that make routines feel exciting at first but impossible to maintain once normal life kicks back in. We’ll talk about: • building systems for your best day in...

What if the problem isn’t your discipline… but your system? In this episode, I’m helping you identify one of the biggest reasons overwhelm keeps showing up in your home and work life: a broken system. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the same recurring chaos—laundry piles, dinner scramble, missed deadlines, clutter, forgotten plans—this episode will help you stop blaming yourself and start asking...

  If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, scattered, or like everything is living in your head… this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m sharing the foundation of everything I teach: why systems matter. Because here’s the truth—most women don’t need more discipline. They need better systems. I walk you through: • How systems reduce the mental load • Why systems protect what matters most • How system...

Align Before You Accelerate Big doers know how to move fast. But what if moving faster isn’t the answer? In this honest and deeply practical episode, Bekah unpacks a powerful leadership and life principle: God cares more about your alignment than your acceleration. Through personal stories from both The Encourager brand and Rebekah Scott Designs, Bekah shares how easy it is to build momentum in th...

The Busy Mom’s Guide to Staying Fit Without Burning Out If you’ve ever felt stuck in the start-stop cycle with fitness, this episode will meet you right where you are. This week, I’m joined by Chris and Annie from Marriage Fit to talk about how busy moms can build strength, protect their energy, and create fitness rhythms that actually last. Because let’s be honest — most women don’t need more pre...

Just because you can carry something doesn’t mean you were meant to. In this honest and faith-anchored episode, Rebekah unpacks what it really looks like to grow without the constant pressure of striving. If you’ve been feeling capable but quietly exhausted, this conversation will help you reframe growth through the lens of stewardship, margin, and trust. You’ll learn why many high-capacity women...

If the new year—or this season—feels a little murky, this episode will help you find clarity without overwhelm. In this episode, Rebekah walks through five intentional questions designed to help you reset your year with peace, alignment, and purpose—whether you’re a business owner, working mom, stay-at-home mom, or in a blended season. These aren’t goals. They’re anchors. Rebekah shares personal e...

Have you ever felt exhausted—not because life is hard—but because you’re responding to expectations God never gave you? In today’s episode, we’re talking about what this season is not asking of you. Not every good thing is required of you right now, and discernment is just as faithful as diligence. You’ll hear: Why seasons often change before we update our identity How old assignments quietly turn...

  Decision fatigue isn’t a personality flaw — and it’s not just hormones or a busy season. It’s the quiet exhaustion that comes from making too many small decisions all day long. In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most practical tools I use in my own life and work: pre-decisions. Pre-decisions are choices you make once , ahead of time, so future-you doesn’t have to negotiate with tired-you. T...

Ever feel busy all day but still behind? In this episode, Rebekah unpacks one of her most trusted systems: batching. Not as a productivity trick, but as a kindness to your brain. You’ll learn why task-switching exhausts your mind, how batching restores clarity and peace, and how you can start with just one small shift this week. In this episode, we cover: Why overwhelm isn’t about doing too much,...

Have you ever had a goal that felt exciting… until you tried to figure out how to actually make it happen? In this episode, I introduces one of my most powerful tools for progress: reverse engineering. Instead of jumping six feet, you learn how to take the next six inches—and why those small, faithful steps lead to sustainable change. You’ll learn: What reverse engineering actually is Why overwhel...

Have you ever looked at someone and thought, “How are they doing it all?” The truth is, most people are not doing it all. They’ve just quietly decided what they will no longer carry. In this episode, I walk through my personal “Things I Don’t Do” list across the five systems: Me, Food, Home, Family, and Work. These are not rules for everyone. They are life-giving decisions for this season. Some ex...

Every year or so, I like to record a “where we are now” episode. Not the polished version. Not the edited version. Just the real one. This episode is simply me sharing our current season—our family, our rhythms, our priorities, our struggles, and the practices that are genuinely helping us right now. Marriage & Family Life Married to Nick for 23 years Practicing the daily question: “How can I...

In this episode, I’m joined by Alexandra from Grace Space Christian Coaching, and we’re talking directly to the doers, movers, and high-capacity women who love getting things done—but are learning that pace matters. We explore: What grace space actually looks like in everyday life Why discernment creates more ease than decision-making alone How to tell the difference between God’s leading and your...