Learn how to be more productive from a Christian worldview for the glory of God. Interviews, teaching, and practical advice on becoming a better steward of your life. Hosted by Reagan Rose.
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250- · 18 min5 Things I Wish I Knew in My 20s
Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/ I sometimes wish I could write a letter to my younger self to stop me from making some of the mistakes I made in my youth. Consider this such a letter. These are five pieces of advice I'd offer to anyone in their 20s. But even if you're older, it's never too late to change. ► Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com
- · 12 minWhy I wrote a book on a typewriter in 2026.
Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ Here's the process and rationale for why I purposefully wrote my upcoming book in an inefficient manner and why I believe going slower often produces better results. ► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:47 The writing process. 3:07 Why I went slow on purpose. 3:37 1. Doing fewer things is hard to justify. 5:47 2. Working at a natural pace feels unnatural. 7:38 3. Obsessing over quality takes time. 10:53 Was it worth it?
- · 13 minWhy you always quit right before it gets good.
Goal-setting worksheet: http://redeemingproductivity.com/quarterly Every attempt to reach a goal, build a new habit, or change in some way will, at some point, have us facing an almost overwhelming desire to quit. This is the valley of despair. Here's how you fight through it. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:23 The Emotional Cycle of Change 1:49 The Valley of Despair 5:36 Persistence 7:48 Putting It Into Action 11:32 Conclusion Personal productivity from a Christian worldview for the glory of God. ► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/ ► Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com
- · 11 minThe productive power of an eternal perspective
The faster life spins, the tighter we grip. To keep your bearings, you have to fix your eyes on something that isn't moving. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:58 Christ, the anchor 4:51 Eternal perspective on Monday 6:56 Fix your eyes 8:53 Eternity is the key 10:11 Maintaining an eternal perspectivePersonal productivity from a Christian worldview for the glory of God. ► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/ ► Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com
- · 16 minI’m begging you to take your faith seriously
Allergies are annoying. Some are even deadly. But there’s a kind of spiritual allergy in the church that can be debilitating for those seeking to walk faithfully before God. I'm talking about theoretical Christian living. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:21 Why isn't church more practical? 2:58 Fear of legalism 6:06 Sin vs. Wisdom 7:11 We're prideful 8:58 The merchants of milquetoast 11:00 Embracing inconvenience 14:18 Please be specific Personal productivity from a Christian worldview for the glory of God. ► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/ ► Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com
- · 19 minWhy Christians Are Afraid to Want More (And What the Bible Really Says About Ambition)
Check out Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ What the Bible says about ambition. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - 1. The wrong ambition2:57 - 2. Ambition is not a sin 6:34 - 3. What is ambition? 12:50 - 4. How to glorify in earthly ambitions 16:20 - 5. You will stand before God 17:46 - Conclusion Personal productivity from a Christian worldview for the glory of God. ► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/ ► Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com
- · 19 minHow to biblically fix your attention span
Download the 5x5 Focus Fix worksheet: https://redeemingproductivity.com/focus Three biblical truths about attention. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Disclaimer on Brain Science 2:13 - 1. The Heart Is at the Root 7:34 - 5x5 Focus Fix 7:59 - 2. Beholding Is Becoming 10:52 - 3. Watchfulness Is a Virtue 14:51 - Training Your Affections 17:36 - Look to Christ Personal productivity from a Christian worldview for the glory of God. ► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/ ► Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com
- · 16 minWhat the Bible Says About Limiting Beliefs
A limiting belief is an internal conviction holding you back from the life you want. It's such a common phrase in the self-help world that we rarely stop to examine it. In this video, I look at the term biblically and explore how Christians should think about limiting beliefs. ► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/ ► Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.comTIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - Problem 1: Ultimate Success 2:26 - Problem 2: Utilitarian Beliefs 4:55 - Problem 3: Untrusting Faith 8:10 - Redeeming Limiting Beliefs 12:41 - Confronting Limiting Lies Biblically 14:47 - Final Thoughts
- · 22 minHow I Use Apple Watch as My Only Phone
I have been using a standalone Apple Watch as my phone for the past two years. In this video, I'll show why Apple Watch is the ultimate dumb phone, the limitations and how to overcome them, and two different ways to use the Watch as a dumb phone.LINKS MENTIONEDThe case I use https://elrowindustries.com TinyPod case https://thetinypod.com Also, look up the "RePod" on AliExpress for a cheaper alternative Fob strap (cheaper than a case, still allows one hand usage) https://amzn.to/4eMYfSk Tiny Apple Watch charger https://amzn.to/4vDEXWQ Write-up on how to set this up https://redeemingproductivity.com/how-to-use-an-apple-watch-as-a-standalone-phone/ Info on Apple Watch for Your Kids https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-for-your-kids/ US Mobile is the carrier I use because they have the simplest standalone Apple Watch plans. This referral code saves you $25 https://www.usmobile.com/referrals?referrer=CB54E65D&name=Reagan&utm_campaign=monster_referral TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:46 The Features 3:46 What About GPS? 5:12 Music, Podcasts, Audiobooks 6:35 No Camera? 7:26 What About Uber & Lift? 8:03 MFA/2FA 9:39 Online Banking? 10:35 CarPlay & Battery Life? 11:37 Which Watch to Buy 12:42 Option 1: Tethered Mode 15:03 Option 2: Standalone Mode 19:41 Cases & Accessories 20:53 Recommended Carrier 21:15 Final Thoughts & Recommendations Personal productivity from a Christian worldview for the glory of God. ► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/ ► Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com
- · 47 minOn Assignment from God
Do you see your present situation as a holding pattern, a season that you just need to get through, or do you see it as a sovereign assignment from God? In this audio-only episode of the podcast, I share a sermon I recently delivered on 1 Corinthians 7:17–24. I pray you find it helpful and encouraging as you see to serve God in whatever calling He has for you. ► Get the Weekly newsletter https://redeemingproductivity.com/newsletter/ ► Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com
- · 1h 23mHow to Stay on Track While Still Enjoying Your Summer
Most of us hit summer running on fumes. The first half of the year has a way of grinding you down. We feel this tension between needing to stay the course and also needing to chill out.As we come up on the halfway point of the year, it’s a great chance to take stock, rethink your goals, and make a light plan for the summer that is both restful and purposeful.In this workshop, we’ll put a special emphasis on what we call “Gift Goals.” These are the kinds of intentional efforts that are restful, enjoyable, and slow-paced—the perfect recipe for summer.You'll walk away from this workshop: - With a fresh sense of rest being a gift from the Lord, not a thing to feel guilty about- Knowing exactly which goals to keep, which to kick down the road, and which to drop altogether - And with inspiration and a plan for creating your own Gift Goals: low-pressure, soul-feeding pursuits that make summer feel like the gift God designed it to be—Want to go deeper? The Redeeming Productivity Academy is a 9-week course + community where we build every part of a God-honoring productivity system together. Learn more at https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy
- · 4 minDon't Give Up
Personal productivity from a Christian worldview for the glory of God. ► Free morning routine plannerhttps://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/ ► Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com
- · 15 min2 Years Without a Smartphone
I got rid of my iPhone, and my life got better. Here is what it's actually like living without a smartphone, and some answers to common questions. How I use an Apple Watch as a standalone dumb phone. https://redeemingproductivity.com/how-to-use-an-apple-watch-as-a-standalone-phone/ MORE RESOURCES ► Weekly planning resources https://redeemingproductivity.com/weekly/ ► Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:51 Why I Stopped Using a Smartphone 4:08 Is this even realistic? 6:57 What got better 7:50 What was harder 9:54 What I don't miss 10:35 What I do miss 12:02 Tips if you're considering doing this 13:41 The Apple Watch dumb phone
- · 13 minHow to Train Yourself to Finish Things (And Not Get Distracted)
Download the free worksheet: https://reagantrose.com/commitment Many of us go through life leaving a trail of half-done projects in our wake. Here's why and how to become the kind of person who completes what they begin. ► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/ ► Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com
- · 14 minThe Brutal Truth About Time Management Every Christian Needs to Hear
Christians must understand that getting stuff done isn't about having a better system; it's about a transformed heart. ► Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/mornings/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:39 The 3 Levels of Time Management 3:14 The Missing Ingredient 4:36 Walk the Path7:08 The Heart of Christian Productivity 10:32 The Transformed View 13:41 Conclusion
- · 6 minEvery Problem Is a Time Management Problem
What if the key to nearly every problem in life was just this simple? ► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/ ► Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com
- · 12 minYou’re Busy Because You’re Lazy
We tend to think of busyness as the domain of the disciplined. We picture the bustling office worker, the fully-scheduled pastor, or the active homemaker who can do it all, kids in tow. But there is a kind of busyness which, far from being productive, actually serves as a cloak for laziness. ► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/► Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com TIMESTAMPS0:00 Busy or Lazy?0:41 What C.S. Lewis Understood About Busyness4:58 What We're Avoiding7:38 Stop the Machines9:00 The Power of Walking10:33 Next Steps
- · 21 minI Never Felt Like Reading Bible (Here's What Changed)
As far as I can tell, there were three factors that transformed Bible reading from a chore to a joy for me. And if you're struggling to read the Bible consistently, I pray these insights might do the same for you. Bible Reading Resources: Best Bible Reading Plans for 2026 Morning Routine Planner How to Read the Bible Every Day: 8 Ways to Make Devotions a Habit More Links: Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy Planners, Templates, Books
- · 12 minHow to Get More Done While Feeling Less Busy
Plan your week workshop: https://youtube.com/live/vHvJIFj3qK4 ► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/ ► Join the Redeeming Productivity Academy https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:34 The Multitasking Myth1:36 Why We Try3:45 It's a Signal6:13 Strategies6:32 1. Name Your Next Action7:36 2. Close the Tabs8:07 3. Create a Container9:17 4. Notice the Urge9:47 5. Apply It Everywhere10:10 Discipline
- · 43 minHere's How I Plan My 90-Day Goals
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