In this episode, we’ll talk with Barb Raveling about renewing the mind and how to change your life by aligning your thought patterns to biblical reality.

"Your Procrastination Solution" Questions

Dec 18th, 2014 22m 52s

In this episode, I answer a few questions based off of my new (and free) ebook, Your Procrastination Solution.

Learning to Love New Habits: How I Lost 100 Pounds

Nov 6th, 2014 18m 23s

In this episode, we talk about learning to love your job, your ministry, that boring task, or that new habit you want to pick up. And I’ll be sharing some thoughts on how I have done this personally in the process of losing 100 pounds.

Spiritual Disciplines with Don Whitney

Sep 16th, 2014 1h 2m

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Don Whitney, author of the recently revised classic “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life.” We discuss how to intergrate bible study, prayer, fellowship, serving, worship, etc. into our busy lives

Matt Perman and the Gospel-Productivity Relationship - Part 3

Feb 14th, 2014 58m 54s

We talk practical tips and nitty-gritty productivity in the final part of our interview series with Matt Perman.

Matt Perman and the Gospel-Productivity Relationship - Part 2

Sep 25th, 2013 1h 4m

The second part of our interview with Matt Perman of "What's Best Next," covering delegation, roles, scheduling, work, and rest.

Matt Perman and the Gospel-Productivity Relationship - Part 1

Jul 1st, 2013 45m 33s

Matt Perman of "What's Best Next" talks with us about his upcoming book, discipline, passion, excellence, and how the gospel relates to time management.

We Are Commanded to Pray for Wisdom

Apr 13th, 2013 12m 30s

In this episode, we’ll take a brief look at the biblical connection between wisdom and the way we manage our time. We’ll talk about the command to pray for wisdom, and how having the right mindset here can change our life.

Overcommitment: How the Early Church Handled Being Way Too Busy

Feb 11th, 2013 20m 14s

In Acts 6, we see the early church entering a potentially serious crisis due to chronic busyness and overcommitment. But there is much that we can learn from the apostle’s wise handling of the situation.

The Crucial Difference in Motives: Being or Feeling

Jan 8th, 2013 12m 38s

Do you want to be a certain way? Or just feel a certain way? It may sound like a subtle difference, but this mindset evaluation can change your life.

Commuting like Christ and the Blessings of Travel Time

Nov 30th, 2012 11m 47s

Our society views commuting as a curse that we must deal with. But Christ had a very different attitude about travelling and commuting. What if we viewed our commute as a blessing instead? How can we commute like Christ?

Dealing with the Fear of Organization and To-Do Lists

Nov 7th, 2012 20m 45s

The task of getting organized or of writing down all your tasks can seem to be incredibly daunting. It may be accompanied with a sense of overwhelm that keeps us stressed and paralyzed from moving forward. In this podcast, we discuss the spirit

How to Stop Perfectionism in Its Tracks

Oct 5th, 2012 23m 53s

Perfectionism can be a huge time-waster as we spend too much time refining our projects. We want to do things with excellence and yet not stray into perfectionism. So how do we draw the line? When is it right to continue to improve a project an

God's Blessing in Busyness

Aug 28th, 2012 12m 43s

There’s real pain in busyness and stress. Naturally, we want to escape that pain as quickly as possible. But don’t be so eager to reduce stress that you miss the blessings God could have for you in the midst of your pain.

We Have Been Given a Spirit of Self-Control

Jul 26th, 2012 14m 44s

In this episode, we’ll look briefly at the biblical concept of self-discipline. We’ll unpack the word itself to give us some clues about self-control, and we’ll talk about the relationship between faith and self-discipline.

How to Inspire Others to Be Productive, Courageous, and Hard-Working

Jun 15th, 2012 17m 12s

One of the questions I hear the most – and one I tend to ask the most – is how do I inspire those around me to desire to be productive? It seems that so many around us don’t care about growing or improving or becoming a better person. Maybe the

The Hidden but Dangerous Way We Waste Time

May 28th, 2012 18m 18s

The biggest danger to our time isn't overcommitment or major obligations. The hidden but dangerous way we waste time is to do so bit by bit in small moments throughout the day.

How to Stop Being a Serial Quitter

Apr 26th, 2012 25m 13s

Many people have the tendency to be serial starters and serial quitters. The solution is to look deep down and see why we have these behaviors - and then allow God's truth to change us from the inside out.

Sometimes You Have to Work Long Hours

Apr 9th, 2012 14m 5s

Is working long hours biblically acceptable? We strive for balance, but are our perspectives really biblical? Work seems to get a bad rap in our culture. We tend to view it as a necessary evil that we have to keep in check. Is that right?

God and Rest: Right and Wrong Views on Leisure

Mar 19th, 2012 15m 1s

Many Christians don't view rest and leisure the way that God does. Our society has influenced how we think about rest, and we need to reclaim a truly biblical perspective.

Make Time For Relationships: How and Why

Mar 2nd, 2012 17m 32s

From family to friends to church fellowship, relationships are something we know we should make a priority - but it’s just hard to find the time. In this episode, we look at some biblical and practical reasons for relationships and discuss some

Why the Type of Motivation You Have Matters

Feb 17th, 2012 15m 5s

In this episode, we look at a few reasons why motivations such as anger, guilt, fear, or competitiveness are ultimately damaging and ineffective. And we’ll also look at reasons why the correct motivation – the love of God – is superior.

The Truth about Stress, Peace, and Time Management

Jan 27th, 2012 15m 8s

People want to learn time management in order to relieve their stress and finally feel at peace with schedules. But the deeper reason is that we define ourselves by our accomplishments. Hoping in time management to give us peace won't work. Ins