Redeeming Productivity

In this episode, I outline the steps I’m taking to manage my tasks and time so that I stay productive now that I’m working for myself. Links: Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. Things 3 – https://culturedcode.com/things/ Drafts – https://getdrafts.com/ Show Notes: 0:00 – Welcome2:04 – Why you need a plan3:59 – Start work early5:26 – Keeping the goals in front of me6:13 – The brain dump8:10 – Clarify, organize, and reflect12:39 – Reminders for everything18:37 – Hide the phone20:09 – When you hit a wall, take a walk22:06 – Conclusion

Most modern people spend a lot of time trying to avoid thinking about death. Many want to pretend it doesn’t exist at all. But for Christians, thinking about our inevitable demise can be one of the best ways to get inspired to tackle the day’s work. Let’s talk about getting morbid to get motivated. ✉️ Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. ⏳If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Show Notes: 0:00 Welcome 3:27 Living for Your Legacy 9:48 Christians Don’t Fear Death 18:14 Having Confidence in How It Ends, Gives Us Confidence in the Present 23:00 Conclusion

“Do what you love” is a common piece of advice. But is it something Christians should follow? Plus, a very big announcement. ✉️ Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. ⏳If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Links Mentioned on the Show: Ask Pastor John: Should I Ever Pursue My Dreams? 3 Lies Money Tells Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome 0:49 A BIG Announcement 5:35 Pursuing Your Dreams 10:47 Obedience & Happiness are Unlikely Bedfellows 17:45 Doing Something Because It Will Make Me More Money is Wrong 22:33 The Will of God for My Life Is a Secret to Be Cracked 30:25 Conclusion

If you struggle to make decisions, or feel stuck between two goals, that may be a sign of a bigger issue. It may actually be a sin issue. Let’s talk about indecision and double-mindedness. Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Episode about the fear of man: Episode #58 — Overcoming the Fear of Other People’s OpinionsUndone by Indecision: How the Fear of Man Paralyzes Us | Desiring GodBook on Willpower: https://amzn.to/3pBHCgB Show Notes: 0:00 Intro3:02 An epiphany13:05 Why do we do this to ourselves?16:26 We’re talking about double-mindedness24:06 Our single-minded purpose31:35 Indecisive people are ineffective people32:34 Conclusion

The self-improvement and personal productivity industry is massive. It’s worth well over $10 billion a year. At any given moment many of the books on the best sellers list are personal development books. And many of the best selling books of all time are books about personal productivity or self-improvement. People are looking for answers. But can the personal productivity provide them? Or has it failed to deliver on its promises? Has the personal productivity movement failed us? Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Show Notes: 0:00 Welcome1:53 Why this question matters7:29 Personal productivity cannot give you peace11:31 Personal productivity cannot give you meaning17:30 Conclusion Transcript Read and listen via a fully-interactive transcript of this episode.

Risk is part of life. Every time we lace up our shoes and leave the house, we are taking on some level of risk. We could be humiliated, we could be robbed, we could even die. But if we are to live faithfully or do anything useful with our lives we need to get comfortable with risk. Watch on YouTube: How to Take Sermon Notes Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Show Notes: 0:00 Welcome5:08 1. This World Is Terrified of Risk8:08 2. We Are Terrible at Calculating Risk13:01 3. Risk is the Pathway to Reward17:28 4. Christians Must Learn to Tolerate More Risk24:57 5. Risks Taken on Principle for God & His Glory Are No Risk at All28:58 – Outro Transcript Read and listen via a fully-interactive transcript of this episode.

A lot of times we think that be more productive, we need to add things to our lives. Another habit, another app, a new routine, etc. But, actually, the very opposite is true. If you want to add to your productivity, the best place to start is by subtracting things from your life. Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Show Notes: 0:00 – Welcome2:10 – What is via negativa?9:04 – Why does via negativa work?15:19 – Is it biblical?19:33 – How to effectively employ via negativa in your life33:43 – Keep it simple & a challenge34:34 – Conclusion

We are all optimizing our lives for something, health, money, relationships, etc. But as we try to become more productive, the smartest thing to optimize for is eternal reward. Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Show Notes: 0:00 Welcome0:16 Everyone optimizes for something2:06 Some people optimize for the wrong things3:51 What will you spend all that redeemed time on?6:21 It’s the same thing as walking by faith8:17 Seeking eternal reward is the best way to glorify God12:49 Personal productivity is just plain old faithfulness14:64 Show up every day16:19 Conclusion Transcript Read and listen via a fully-interactive transcript of this episode.

It’s a New Year. Maybe you made some resolutions. But were they all about you or all about Jesus? Let’s talk about how you can make sure the goals you set for 2021 are aimed at glorifying God. Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. ⏳If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Show Notes: 0:00 Welcome 5:03 Rethink your resolutions 8:08 Reframe your resolutions 13:04 Recommit to your resolutions 17:36 Make 2021 the best year yet 19:09 Conclusion Transcript Read and listen via a fully interactive transcript of this episode.

As we look ahead to a new year, I took some time to look back at what the Lord has taught me in the previous one. This episode is admittedly a bit self-indulgent, but hopefully, it will spark some ideas for you. Sign-up for the Redeeming Productivity Newsletter. If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Show Notes 0:00 – Intro1:13 – 1. Family trumps nearly everything else.4:02 – 2. You can’t do it all well.5:58 – 3. You and you alone are responsible for your priorities.8:19 – 4. Politics do matter.10:30 – 5. Stop being scared and start speaking up.13:16 – 6. If not now then when?16:21 – 7. The natural world is marvelous up close.19:23 – Conclusion Transcript Read and listen via a fully-interactive transcript of this episode.