The Encourager Podcast: Equipping Christian Moms to Harmonize Work and Home

This week, I switches seats as my dear friend Ellie Saxer interviews me about 21 years of Rebekah Scott Designs, running a handmade business through motherhood, faith, and seasons of burnout and renewal.

We talk about:

• Learning from criticism and building confidence
• Why “enjoy the journey” is still the best advice
• How skydiving became the perfect picture of entrepreneurship
• The day God answered a $1,000 prayer on a random Tuesday
• The shift from striving to strategy in her 40s
• And how to treat your next big goal as an experiment instead of a test

🎯 Key Takeaway: Strategy is sustainable; striving is draining. Choose strategy with God at the center.

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 What if productivity didn’t mean hustle? In this episode, I share my top five productivity habits that keep me focused on what really matters — without the overwhelm. From sticky notes to habit trackers, these small practices have made a huge impact in both my business and family life.

Here’s what you’ll hear today:

• Why checking email just twice a day saves time and stress
• How a simple weekly agenda sheet creates clarity
• The power of time blocking (and starting with just 90 minutes)
• Why tracking habits leads to real change
• My sticky note system for “squirrel thoughts” 🐿

📖 Verse: “Let all things be done decently and in order.” – 1 Corinthians 14:40

Try just ONE of these habits this week and share your progress with me on Instagram @encouragerpodcast!

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This week, I sat down with Tony Miltenberger—executive coach, author, veteran, pastor, and founder of Follow to Lead Coaching—to talk about a pairing of words we don’t often think belong together: wisdom and wounds.

Tony shares how his Army and pastoral experiences revealed that our deepest wounds can become the very places where God brings our greatest wisdom. We talk about:

• Why prolonged stress can turn small “cracks” into overwhelming “canyons.”
  
  
• How to recognize emotional triggers as signals pointing back to wounds.
  
  
• A practical tool—Tony’s Emotional Intensity Scale—to identify when your wound is speaking louder than the situation.
  
  
• How our children’s wounds can become gifts if guided with empathy and curiosity.
  
  
• Why redemption means our brokenness doesn’t define us—it can refine us.

This conversation is full of stories, grace, and practical encouragement for anyone navigating parenting, leadership, or just everyday life.

Resources Mentioned:

• Tony’s book: Wisdom in the Wound

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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

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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
  
  

Resources & Links:

Learn more about ROWAN: Click here!

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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)

Let’s Connect:

• Follow us on Instagram @encouragerpodcast  for your daily dose of encouragement, and feel free to share it with others so we can reach more hearts together!

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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.

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 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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• Instagram: @abby.kuykendall
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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
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• Learn about the 5 Systems: Encourager Academy
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• Rebekah’s Amazon favorites: Amazon shop

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