Redeeming Productivity

In this episode, I offer 10 resolutions that every believer should consider adding to their 2020 list. The over-arching goal of all of these resolutions is to honor Christ even more in the new year in how we steward all that He has entrusted to us. Links Episode 6 – interview with Drew Dyck on the subject of discipline. I mentioned this episode in the show.Patreon – If you like what you’re hearing and reading from Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon.

In this episode, I'm joined by Matthew Robinson, Director of Media Gratiae. Matt and his team produce high-quality Christian documentaries, and their latest project Puritan: All of Life to the Glory of God is a beautifully done exploration of what it looked like when the Puritans began pressing Reformation principles into every aspect of life. Matt and I talk about drawing inspiration from Christians of the past to understand how we might live lives that glorify God today, how he goes from big-picture creative ideas to finished film, and how a desire to make Christ known is the driving force between Christian creativity. Links Media Gratiae's website More information about the Puritan film and conference The Behold Your God podcast If you like what you're hearing and reading from Redeeming Productivity, consider supporting my work on Patreon.

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about what it looks like to be a Christian on the internet—how our online interactions represent Christ. Obviously, there are a lot of bad examples, but I started wondering what it might look like if we intentionally tried to act as good examples of how we behave on the internet. If you enjoy this show and would like to consider supporting it, head on over to our Patreon page.

In this week’s episode, I talk with Nate Pickowicz. Nate is the pastor of Harvest Bible Church in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. And he is the author of several books including Reviving New England and Why We’re Protestant. He has also edited several works by American Puritans including his latest, The Faithful and Wise Servant: Fidelity in Pastoral Ministry which is a distillation of Reverend Isaac Smith’s sermons on spiritual leadership. Our discussion traverses a variety of topics including the American Puritans, how Nate balances writing with being a full-time pastor, and also how believers can use social media in a way that honors Christ. Links Follow Nate Pickowicz on Twitter @NatePickowiczCheck out Nate’s latest book on Isaac SmithGet 10% off a NeuYear wall calendar – offer valid until December 11th.

What if I told you that Christians had exclusive access to the ultimate productivity weapon? I’m talking about prayer—the fact that believers have access to the Almighty is an almost unbelievable boon to our ability to get things done. Sadly, most believers neglect prayer. That needs to change. Today, I give you three reasons why every productive Christian should be a praying Christian. Links Start Your Own Podcast with CastosHow I Use Notion – YouTube Video

In this episode, I am joined by Jeff Rice, one-half of the team behind Post Tenebras Lux Bible Rebinding. Jeff and his wife, Katherine, started their Bible rebinding business in 2017 out of Middle Tennessee and have been churning out extremely high-quality work ever since. Jeff and I talk about his amazing testimony, the value of hard work, and personal calling. Links Post Tenebras Lux Bible Rebinding WebsitePTL Facebook Page

What you do in the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. In this episode, I talk about the bare minimum requirements of a Christian’s morning routine. And while everyone’s morning will look a little different, these principles will help guide you in creating a morning routine that gets you oriented, organized, and ready to obey the Lord throughout your day. This week’s episode is brought to you by both of my Patreon supporters (one of whom is my Mom). If you too are proud of the wonderful young man I have become, consider sponsoring me on Patreon so that I can continue making more podcasts, blogs, and videos on this vital subject of Christian productivity. Links Why Reading Your Bible is the Best Way to Be ProductiveHow to Read Your Bible Daily as a Habit10 Spiritual Benefits of Journaling

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Tim Challies, who for the past 15 years has been posting daily at the incredibly popular Christian blog Challies.com. Tim has also written several books including Do More Better: A Practical Guide to Productivity. In this interview, we cover a variety of topics including calling, blogging, daily routines, and honoring Christ with our work even when facing health-related limitations. Links Check out Tim’s blog at Challies.comRead Tim’s book on productivity: Do More Better: A Practical Guide to ProductivityAlso, if you want to start a blog of your own, check out Cloudways web hosting.

Reading is important. And it's especially important to Christians since our God has chosen to reveal Himself to us by means of the written Word. If we are wanting to live lives of productive stewardship for God's glory, we should all want to become better readers—not just of the Bible but of all kinds of books. So, for those who want to read more and get better at retaining what they do read, the 10 tips we cover in this episode are for you. Links Many of these tips came from Mortimer J. Adler's book, How to Read a Book. That's one that is well worth your time. I've also been experimenting with creating a video version of this podcast. You can find that over on The Redeeming Productivity YouTube channel.

In this episode, I am joined by Adam Ford. Adam is the creator of The Babylon Bee, The Adam Ford Newsletter, and his latest venture, Disrn News. In this interview, we talk about everything from the genesis of The Bee; the Christian’s relationship to news and politics; and of course, the tools, techniques, and mindsets Adam employs to bring glory to God while being productive in his work. Links For more about the start of the Babylon Bee check out Adam's interview in episode 19 of the Babylon Bee Podcast Support Redeeming Productivity on Patreon This Week on the Blog: How to Master Any Subject by Making it Interesting