Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in decision fatigue? In this episode, I’m sharing the 8 ChatGPT prompts that I use most often to bring clarity, save time, and spark creativity in both my home and work life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why ChatGPT is a helpful assistant (but not your Savior)
• How to use prompts to reset your week with the 5 systems (Me, Food, Home, Family, Work)
• Ways to simplify meal planning, delegating, and even cleaning for guests
• How AI can help create affirmations, prayers, and joyful family celebrations
  
  

Key Scripture:
 “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7

What happens when international mining threatens the very land widows and children have called home for generations?

In this moving conversation, I welcome back Kelsey Hargadon, founder of ROWAN (Rural Orphans & Widows AIDS Network), for a powerful update from Uganda. ROWAN has been serving widows and orphans for over two decades, and now, with mining operations threatening to displace thousands, the ministry is preparing women and children emotionally, spiritually, and physically for relocation.

Kelsey shares stories of resilience, from widows seeing the Nile River for the first time, to children preparing for new schools, to George, a once-sick boy thriving as a mechanic today. Most importantly, she reminds us that God is big enough for every challenge.

If you’ve ever doubted your ability to step into hard situations, this episode will encourage you to trust God’s provision and do the next right thing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The latest updates on mining and land displacement in Uganda
• How ROWAN is preparing 200 widows and 500 children for relocation
• A miraculous story of God protecting a 30-acre farm
• Why sponsorships are more important than ever
• How you can stand with widows and children in Uganda today
  
  

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What if your weekends didn’t just happen to you, but you set them up to restore you?

Weekends can often feel busier than the workweek, leaving us drained instead of refreshed. In this episode of The Encourager, I share my five go-to pre-decisions that keep my weekends smoother and more joyful—even when sports, travel, and family chaos pile up. More importantly, I’ll help you create your own five simple, practical weekend pre-decisions that fit your family and season of life.

You’ll Learn:

• Why pre-decisions reduce stress and decision fatigue
• My five weekend anchors (and how you can adapt them)
• How to use a reflection guide to design your own family’s rhythm
• Bonus ideas for all five systems: Me, Home, Food, Family, and Work

Resource Mentioned:
 📥 Download the Weekend Reflection Guide (Click here)

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What if you could enter Monday already calm, focused, and ready—without scrambling? In this episode, I walk you through my 30–60 minute weekend setup meeting, the routine that helps me win my week before it begins.

You’ll learn:

• The 7 steps to running your own weekend setup meeting
• Why pre-deciding helps reduce stress and decision fatigue
• How to connect your calendar, tasks, goals, and habits
• The power of prayer and stewarding your time with God’s guidance

This simple practice has transformed my weeks at home, in business, and in my faith—and I know it can do the same for you.

Links & Resources:

• Weekly agenda
• Honey huddle
• Habit tracker
• Goal tracker 

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Closing Reminder: Pre-deciding reduces decision fatigue and builds peace. Set up your weekend meeting and win your week before it even begins.

 Home doesn’t have to feel like chaos. In this episode, Rebekah shares seven practical home automations that create peace, rhythm, and consistency—even during busy or chaotic seasons. From Shutterfly Fridays to Sunday Chores, these repeatable habits are simple to start and powerful to maintain.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why home automations bring peace and reduce decision fatigue
• The origin story of Rebekah’s home systems (and how a meltdown with snacks led to transformation!)
• 7 specific automations that actually work
• How to adapt them for your unique family
• The biblical truth behind creating order, not chaos

Free Resources & Links:

• Encourager Academy 5 Systems
• Honey huddle
• Weekly agenda

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In this episode of The Encourager Podcast, Rebekah sits down with Abby Kuykendall, author of Let the Biscuits Burn, to talk about the heart of true hospitality. Abby challenges the myth that hospitality is about perfect meals, spotless homes, or elaborate planning. Instead, she emphasizes that authentic hospitality grows from flexibility, availability, and intentionality.

You’ll hear Abby’s practical encouragement for making hospitality a natural part of everyday life—whether that looks like inviting someone over on a whim, serving store-bought snacks, or simply creating space for real conversation. She shares how planning to not be perfect can actually open the door to deeper connection and lasting community.

Abby also introduces her cookbook, The Living Table, filled with simple, approachable recipes designed to make gathering easier and more meaningful. Her message reminds us that people don’t need perfection—they need our presence.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The 3 essential qualities of authentic hospitality: flexibility, availability, and intentionality
• How to shift from performance-based hosting to people-centered connection
• Why it’s okay (and even holy) to “let the biscuits burn”
• Practical tips for starting small in your hospitality journey
• How to use simple meals and rhythms to reflect God’s love at your table

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Let the Biscuits Burn by Abby Kuykendall
• The Living Table cookbook
  
  
  

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Conflict is unavoidable—but it doesn’t have to steal your peace. In this week’s episode, Rebekah is joined by Donna Jones, a national speaker, pastor’s wife, and author, to unpack how to navigate conflict in a healthy, God-honoring way.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why humility—not control—is the #1 key to resolving conflict
• How to approach conversations as a team instead of opponents
• The phrase that can instantly de-escalate tension
• Common mistakes that make conflict worse (like dismissing feelings or unspoken expectations)
• Practical tools for marriage, parenting, and even workplace conflict

Donna reminds us that we can’t hand the keys to our peace over to someone else. Instead, we can model healthy conflict resolution, teach it to our kids, and approach challenges with humility and grace.

Resources & Links:

• Connect with Donna: That’s Just What I Needed Podcast
• Donna’s book: Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life
• Sign up for Rebekah’s Newsletter: encouragerpodcast.com
• Learn about the 5 Systems: Encourager Academy
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What if the strongest way to connect with your family didn’t cost money, time, or fancy plans—but simply paying attention?

In this episode, I share how recognizing three simple things—effort, triumph, and struggle—can strengthen your family system and help you live out the legacy you want to leave. You’ll hear real stories from Gus’s senior year, lessons learned in both business and parenting, and reflective questions you can ask yourself and your family today.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why recognizing effort matters more than perfection
• How to celebrate triumphs (big or small) without glossing over them
• How to see the struggle beneath behavior and respond with presence, not just solutions
• Practical reflection questions you can use at dinner tonight
• A biblical picture of Jesus recognizing struggle with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus

Resources & Links:

• Free Teenager Template: EncouragerPodcast.com

This episode is all about being ready to connect, love, and support others before the moment arises. Rebekah shares her favorite practical ways to be intentional in relationships—like keeping a “gift shelf,” buying cards and gift bags in bulk, and always having something delicious in the freezer for a friend in need.

From voice memos to blow-up costumes (seriously), these small but powerful habits help us live out love in a joyful and proactive way. Plus, hear a Bible story about friendship and connection that will encourage your heart today.

Whether it’s your neighbor, your child, or your coworker—being ready to connect can be a system, not just a feeling.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Gift shelf organization tip
• Favorite freezer meals: ham + broccoli casserole, beef stew, ravioli
• Card & gift bag bulk buy ideas
• Voice memos via text as encouragement
• The joy of blow-up costumes for unexpected moments
• Encouragement to stock up on relational tools now
  
  

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Is anxiety just part of modern life—or are we staying stuck when God offers freedom?

In this episode, I’m joined by Jennifer Slattery—author, podcaster, and woman of faith who has walked through the depths of anxiety and OCD. She shares how brain science, therapy, and a deeper connection with Christ helped her rewire her responses and build what she calls a “joy bridge.”

We talk about:

• What OCD really looks like (beyond what you think!)
• The surprising role creativity plays in healing
• How worship, prayer, and journaling can reset your anxiety response
• Parenting through anxious moments (yours and your kids')
• Why your brain can’t tell the difference between memory and present—and how that’s good news

Jennifer offers both hope and actionable help—and we’ve linked all the tools and books she recommends in the show notes.

Resources Mentioned:

• Deeper Walk International
• Stress Less by Dr. Charles Stone
• The Emanuel Promise by Summer Joy Gross
• Letting Go of Fear by Dr. Neil T. Anderson
• The Essentials of Spiritual Growth by Dr. Marcus Warner

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