Redeeming Productivity

By Reagan RoseReligion & Spirituality Christianity

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February 22, 2021 RPS #71 — Overcoming Indecision: Why We Struggle to Make Hard Choices
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.
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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
34 min
February 01, 2021 RPS #70 — Has the Personal Productivity Movement Failed Us?
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?
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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
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19 min
January 25, 2021 RPS #69 — Some Thoughts on Risk and Why You Should Take More of Them
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.
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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
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31 min
January 19, 2021 RPS #68 — Via Negativa: Why It’s Better to Remove than Add Things to Your Life
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.
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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
36 min
January 11, 2021 RPS #67 — Optimizing Your Life for Eternal Reward
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.
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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
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19 min
January 04, 2021How to Make New Year Resolutions that Honor Christ
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.
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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
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21 min
January 04, 2021 RPS #66 — How to Make New Year’s Resolutions that Honor Christ
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.
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Show Notes:
0:00 Welcome5:03 Rethink your resolutions8:08 Reframe your resolutions13:04 Recommit to your resolutions17:36 Make 2021 the best year yet19:09 Conclusion
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21 min
December 28, 2020 RPS #65 — 7 Things the Lord Taught Me in 2020
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.
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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
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24 min
December 23, 2020 RPS #64 — Why a Victim Mentality Is Cancerous to Personal Productivity
A victimhood mindset is antithetical to the gospel and to personal productivity. People who think of themselves as victims are trapped in a prison of their own mind, always waiting for someone to come save them. If you adopt a victimhood mindset, you will never get anywhere. This self-pitying mind trap must be destroyed whenever it rears its ugly head.
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Show Notes
0:00 – Intro7:45 – Defining the Victim Mindset10:40 – A Victim Mindset is Not the Same as Being a Victim12:22 – The 4 Features of a Victim Mindset16:16 – A Victim Mindset is Antithetical to the Gospel18:14 – A Mindset of Victimhood is Cancerous at the Macro Level22:04 – A Mindset of Victimhood is Cancerous to Personal Productivity26:36 – How to Slay a Victim Mentality31:39 – Practical Strategies for Fighting a Victim Mentality33:32 – Conclusion
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36 min
December 16, 2020 RPS #63 — Having a Bias Toward Excellence in All You Do
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?
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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
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25 min

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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.