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In this episode, I talk with David Kaywood, Senior Associate Pastor of Eastside Community Church and the creator of Gospel Relevance. David is a fellow Christian productivity aficionado and in our conversation, we discuss what makes Christian productivity unique and trace the history of the movement that’s redefining how believers get things done for the glory of God. Guest Links David's blog: gospelrelevance.com David's article on the History of the Christian Productivity Movement Other Links This season is sponsored by Covenant Eyes – Use code "ROSE" at check out to try it free for 30 days Are you a man who wants help in his Christian walk? Check out the new book Surviving the Trenches: Killing Sin Before Sin Kills You. Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup

How do we plan for the future without falling in love with money? How can believers view retirement as a stewardship instead of just some kind of permanent vacation? In this episode, I speak with Chris Cagle, of Retirement Stewardship, about the principles Christians can use to be wise and intentional about retirement and honor God in the process. Guest Links RetirementStewardship.com Other Links This season is sponsored by Covenant Eyes – Use code "ROSE" at check out to try it free for 30 days Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup

In this episode, I talk with Dustin Benge about how Christians can utilize social media in a God-honoring way, not get sucked into the outrage mob, and operate online with integrity. Believers often decry social media as a waste of time, but in just a few short years Dustin has accrued over 75,000 followers on Twitter by just following the strategy of simply "posting truth." Dustin shares valuable insights into how he thinks about his social media presence as an extension of his ministry and a stewardship from God. Dustin is the author of The Loveliest Place: The Beauty and Glory of the Church. He is also the Biblical Spirituality & Historical Theology Professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he also serves as the Vice President of Communications. Guest Links Follow Dustin on Twitter Learn more about Dustin's Books, Podcast, and Newsletter. Other Links This season is sponsored by Covenant Eyes – Use code "ROSE" at check out to try it free for 30 days Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup

In this episode, we look at a guy who makes just $20k/year working 1-hour per week. Is that laziness or contentment? We also discuss whether or not financial freedom or time freedom are legitimate goals for a Christian to pursue. Links This season is sponsored by Covenant Eyes – Use code "ROSE" at checkout to try it free for 30 days Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup

In this episode, I'm joined by Marci Ferrell, the creator of Thankful Homemaker. Marci provides truth-filled, gospel-driven encouragement to homemakers who amid their ordinary days desire to honor and glorify God in all things. In our conversation, we discuss Marci's testimony, the challenges full-time homemakers face, contentment, and—of course—being productive in the home. Links This season is sponsored by Covenant Eyes – Use code "ROSE" at checkout to try it free for 30 days Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup

Do you know what your spiritual gifts are? Are you stewarding them well? In this episode, I talk about one of the most overlooked productivity advantages Christians have and how to utilize your unique giftings to get more done and bring God more glory with your life. Links This season is sponsored by Covenant Eyes – Use code "ROSE" at check out to try it free for 30 days Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup

In this episode, we talk about the real temptation to let work and productivity consume your life. If we aren’t careful we can become disconnected from creation, our relationships, and even God. But if we approach productivity correctly, it can be a vehicle for greater faithfulness. Links Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup

Christian productivity is all about stewardship. In this episode, I take an in-depth look at what the Bible says about stewardship in Matthew 25:14–30. This was a sermon I recently delivered at Harvest Bible Church Detroit. Links Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kelly Kapic. Dr. Kapic is the author of You’re Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God’s Design and Why That’s Good News. We talk about how often our thinking about productivity does not take our finitude into account, how love is one of the most inefficient things you can do, and why our expectations for what we can get done in a day are so out of whack. Quotes “I’m not here denying the reality of sin, but I am here deeply concerned that we have misunderstood what it means to be a creature.” “God is calling us to be human, not superhuman. The Christian life is not superhuman life. It’s just human life.” “Probably one of the most inefficient things you can ever do is love. Anything that you love requires your time, your attention, and your energy, and it makes demands on you. And so when productivity and efficiency become our highest value, often what’s happening is we’re trying to gain control of our environments. And the way you do that is by putting anything that will make demands on you at a distance. And that makes love hard, if not impossible.” “Part of the goodness of creation is we were made to be dependent on God, on our neighbor, and on the earth. That is not a result of sin. Dependence isn’t a result of sin. Sin just distorts those dependencies.” Links Get Dr. Kapic’s book You’re Only Human Learn More about Redeeming Productivity Academy Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup

What do Jordan Peterson, Rachel Hollis, and Dave Ramsey all have in common? According to one writer, these three represent the inroads that secular self-help has made into the church. But why have these gurus have become so influential in our churches? Is there an area of Christian living that the church has been deficient in addressing? I think so. Links Looking for Wisdom Among the 'Christian' Gurus by Samuel D. James John MacArthur on Jordan Peterson's popularity among Christians. Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan’s Roundup

In this final episode of the year, I share some of the productivity techniques and habits I tried in 2021 and what I learned from them. I talk about my experience using a dumb phone, why I’m quitting Roam Research, and some of the habits and goals I’ve set for the new year. Links How to Plan Your 2022 for God’s Glory Workshop and workbook Check out my new book: A Student’s Guide to Gaming Come try Redeeming Productivity Academy free for the rest of December. The Bible reading plan I’m using in 2022 More from Redeeming Productivity Join the Redeeming Productivity Patreon Donate Get my weekly newsletter, Reagan's Roundup

The Industrial Revolution brought untold financial prosperity to the West. It also forms the philosophical foundation for the modern personal productivity movement. In this episode, I discuss some of what was lost in our work, our homes, and our understanding of both time and productivity because of how the Industrial Revolution reshaped our thinking.  More from Redeeming Productivity Enrollment for Redeeming Productivity Academy is now open! Join the Redeeming Productivity Patreon Donate Get my weekly newsletter, Reagan's Roundup

It seems everywhere you look these days, you hear people talking about "the Metaverse." But what exactly does it mean? In this episode, I talk to Ian Harber and Patrick Miller, authors of How to Prepare for the Metaverse. We discuss what the Metaverse is, where it's going, and how Christians can prepare to live faithfully in the face of this next stage of digital life. Don't forget to check out Redeeming Productivity Academy. Enrollment is now open. Links Mentioned in This Episode Ian Harber's Substack Patrick Miller's podcasts: Truth Over Tribe and Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study Matthew Ball Primer to the Metaverse AdWeek - Metaverse Marketing Podcast Join the Non-Fungible Tolkien's Discord Server More from Redeeming Productivity Join the Redeeming Productivity Patreon Donate Get my weekly newsletter, Reagan's Roundup

How should Christians think about exercise and fitness? In this episode, Reagan talks with Don LaTorre, creator of Layman's Fitness, a ministry that helps Christian men connect both the theology and practice of physical fitness for the glory of God. Links Mentioned Layman's Fitness - Learn more about Don's program and philosophy of fitness. Join the Redeeming Productivity Patreon Donate Get my weekly newsletter, Reagan's Roundup

It seems like everyone is talking about Bitcoin these days. But how should Christians think about this digital money? Is it a scam, a get-rich scheme, or something worthy of a closer look? In this episode, Reagan talks to the trio behind Bitcoin & the Bible, a podcast that seeks to examine Bitcoin in light of God's Word. Links Mentioned Bitcoin & the Bible Podcast - Listen to David, Will, and Simon and browse their recommended resources. Case Bitcoin - An archive of resources to learn more about Bitcoin. Join the Redeeming Productivity Patreon Donate Get my weekly newsletter, Reagan's Roundup

Cal Newport's book, Deep Work, is a modern productivity classic. How can Christians take and apply the principles of deep work to rise above the distractions that surround us, live more God-glorifying lives, and better serve others?  Links Mentioned Read my Deep Work summary and book notes Get the book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Join the Redeeming Productivity Patreon Donate Get my weekly newsletter, Reagan's Roundup

We've all known that hopeless feeling of having more to do than you could possibly hope to accomplish. Why is it that we overcommit? How does productivity actually make the problem worse? And how do we break free from an addiction to overdoing it? Links Mentioned Join the Redeeming Productivity Patreon Donate Get my weekly newsletter, Reagan's Roundup

Reagan chats with Jordan Raynor about his new book Redeeming Your Time, saying no generously, how the life of Jesus is a model of unhurried busyness, and Jordan's most effective strategy for turning down the noise in your life so you can focus on what matters most. Links Mentioned Get Jordan's Book, Redeeming Your Time Join the Redeeming Productivity Patreon Donate Get my weekly newsletter, Reagan's Roundup

In the age of remote work, the best way to be the light of Christ to your coworkers is by having a reputation for integrity. In this episode, I share a few tips on how to make sure you're not cutting corners working from home and actually being a blessing to your employer. Note: This episode is based on a series of articles I wrote. You can read them here. For more productivity from a Christian perspective sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan's Roundup. Support Redeeming Productivity My course on Christian morning routines: POWER Mornings

Darryl has a Ph.D. in biblical counseling and is the creator of Master New Testament Greek, an online program designed to help anyone learn to read the New Testament in the original Greek. In this episode, we talk about setting spiritual growth goals and the importance of learning the original biblical languages. Link mentioned: Learn more about Darryl's Master New Testament Greek program. For more productivity from a Christian perspective sign-up for the weekly newsletter: Support Redeeming Productivity: My course on Christian morning routines: POWER Mornings