Redeeming Productivity

No, You Can't Keep Up (And That's Okay)

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Aug 26, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed by productivity pressures? This discussion reveals why chasing productivity isn’t the answer and highlights a biblical perspective on true success. It emphasizes a balanced approach to self-compassion and accountability, encouraging listeners to view themselves as stewards. The conversation also shifts the focus from unhealthy comparisons to a more meaningful framework rooted in personal calling, emphasizing organization and habits that align with faithfulness. Discover a refreshing take on what it means to be productive.
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Keeping Up Is An Impossible Standard

  • Keeping up is an impossible, vague standard that fuels endless chasing and exhaustion.
  • Trying harder only expands the bucket for an impossible task and still leaves you behind.
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Resignation Isn’t A Christian Solution

  • Anti-productivity resignation correctly diagnoses burnout but treats it as permanent escape.
  • Christians cannot adopt permanent resignation because grace calls us to stewardship, not laziness.
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Comparison Creates A Moving Target

  • You can't keep up because comparisons create an ever-shifting, unattainable benchmark.
  • The question should shift from keeping up to being faithful to your unique calling.
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