Redeeming Productivity

Christians are to strive for quality in all that we do, but it’s not always possible to do everything with excellence. So, how do we decide where to skimp? 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: 2:21 – What is Excellence?4:42 – We Should Do Everything with Excellence, But We Can’t7:21 – God Defines Excellence11:47 – Quality Should Be Our Default14:38 – When to Do Less Than Excellent Work17:22 – Get Your Heart Right and Quality Will Come Naturally19:47 – Ask the Lord for Help Transcript Read and listen via a fully-interactive transcript of this episode.

Here are 8 practical strategies to help you build discipline in your life. Links Read this as an article, 8 Strategies for Developing Christ-Honoring Self-Discipline Listen to part one: RPS #61 — You Need to Learn Discipline 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: 3:08 – 1. Remember that maturity does not come overnight. 6:22 – 2. Don't let emotions in the driver's seat. 8:36 – 3. Start by disciplining your mind with the truth. 11:23 – 4. Strive to have discipline mature into habit. 13:27 – 5. Remember that discipline always requires sacrifice. 15:52 – 6. Build on habits that are already working. 18:02 – 7. Harness waves of motivation to create a system that lasts. 22:05 – 8. Always do the right thing, the first time, no matter how small. 24:12 – Conclusion Transcript Read and listen via a fully interactive transcript of this episode.

Summary Discipline is a rare commodity. In business, those who have it succeed consistently, those who don’t just get by or get lucky. For Christians, however, discipline is a necessity. But what is discipline, why do we need it, and how can we learn it? Links Read this as an article, Self-Discipline Is the Gateway to Christian Maturity.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 – Welcome5:22 – What is Discipline?11:36 – Why You Need Discipline22:32 – Teasing Practical Steps in the Next Episode Transcript Read and listen via a fully-interactive transcript of this episode.

Do you ever have those days where you come home and think, “that was a really productive day”? Imagine if you could make every day feel productive and let that momentum carry you through, not just days, but weeks of productive work. Links My new employer, Not the Bee.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 – Welcome2:57 – The Problem7:06 – Closing the Loops9:39 – Make a Plan to Finish the Right Tasks12:07 – How to Write a Book17:23 – Principles for Breaking Your Projects Down24:31 – Creating Reusable Project Templates25:46 – My Process for Writing a Blog Article29:20 – Conclusion Transcript Read and listen via a fully-interactive transcript of this episode.

Your outlook on life is one of the biggest factors in deciding the quality and success of your work. But should Christians be optimists? And what does biblically-based optimism even look like? Links My new job: Not the Bee.Read the post this episode is based on, “Should I Be Optimistic?” on The Master’s Seminary blog.Listen to my testimony.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 – Welcome2:18 – Optimism vs. Pessimism3:20 – The Right Kind of Optimist5:16 – Evangelical Eeyores7:52 – Every Believer Should Be an Optimist10:19 – Reasonably Happy12:53 – Eternally Optimistic16:27 – Joyfully Long-Suffering17:17 – More Than a Personality Trait19:17 – Optimism Is True and It Gets Results22:18 – Conclusion Transcript Read and listen via a fully-interactive transcript of this episode.

Where would you be today if you weren’t so afraid of other people’s opinions? That’s the question that drove me to look for biblical answers to my fear of man. In this episode, we discuss how destructive living in the fear of others can be to our lives and personal productivity, and how Scripture provides a way out of this snare. I also share a big life update. Links How to Stop Being Afraid of People, So You Can Start Getting Stuff DoneEp. 12 – Interview with Adam Ford, Creator of The Babylon BeeSign-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, and Major Life Update4:16 – Why You Should Fear the Fear of Man8:41 – How to Attack the Fear of Man12:12 – What Fear of Man Does to Us14:01 – The Fear of Man Is Beatable16:58 – Rightly Ordered Fears20:02 – First, Fear God24:25 – Second, Love People28:43 – Outro Transcript Read and listen via a fully-interactive transcript of this episode.

In this episode, we talk about the joy of reading, note-taking, Roam Research vs. Notion, and applying note-taking techniques to writing and idea creation. Links Episode 55 – Bible Notetaking Systems with Matthew Everhard Relearning the Joy of Reading (Blog) How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens Track book series for students – Track is a series of books designed to disciple the next generation in the areas of culture, doctrine, & the Christian life. While the topics addressed aren’t always simple, they are communicated in a manner that is. ⏳If you enjoy Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive updates and early releases of new content. Time Stamps 01:42 Relearning the Joy of Reading 02:17 How to Take Smart Notes 04:39 Trying Roam Research (Again) 06:53 Roam Research vs. Notion 09:44 Applying Smart Note to My Book Project 14:17 Smart Notes for Idea Creation Episode Transcript

No matter how well we plan, organize, and delegate, sometimes we drop the ball. Sometimes we let people down. Sometimes we fail to live up to our commitments. And sometimes we make matters worse by failing to communicate. This can lead to broken trust and people losing respect for you. So, how do we drop the ball gracefully? Today I’m going to give you five ways. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 03:10 – Why we drop the ball 07:33 – 1. Don’t Overcommit to Begin With 10:27 – 2. Develop a System to Track Your Commitments 12:11 – 3. Communicate Early 15:30 – 4. Be 100% Honest 20:47 – 5. Ask for Forgiveness 23:45 – 6. Learn from Your Mistakes 25:56 – Believe the gospel when we drop the ball Links Getting Things Done by David Allen 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 Transcript

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Matthew Everhard who is a Jonathan Edwards scholar. We discuss the productivity habits of the Puritan pastor, particularly his unique approach to knowledge management. Links Check out Matthew Everhard’s YouTube ChannelRead his article at Modern ReformationSign-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.

Envy destroys our ability to do pleasing work for God. Instead of looking around at the “success” of others, we need to faithfully labor at what the Lord has put before us. Links Watch Redeeming Productivity on our YouTube channelSign-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. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Thank you to you supporters 05:16 The article that inspired this episode 07:48 Jealousy in the workplace 09:33 Envy is a sin 10:54 Envy is strongest when you see the wicked succeeding 13:10 You are not alone 14:45 We have a choice to make when we see the wicked succeeding 15:56 Don’t envy the damned 19:14 The dangers of envy 21:19 How Christians view success 23:14 The meek shall inherit the earth 25:05 You don’t have to be type-A to be successful 27:55 Conclusion