Life of a Steward Podcast

From biblical instruction to systems and tips to motivation and inspiration, we look at time management from a Christian perspective.

Better Productivity by Renewing Your Mind with Barb Raveling 02/13/2015

Better Productivity by Renewing Your Mind with Barb Raveling /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/3362327

"Your Procrastination Solution" Questions 12/18/2014

"Your Procrastination Solution" Questions /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/3249562

Learning to Love New Habits: How I Lost 100 Pounds 11/06/2014

Learning to Love New Habits: How I Lost 100 Pounds 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. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/3164630

Spiritual Disciplines with Don Whitney 09/16/2014

Spiritual Disciplines with Don Whitney /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/3068292

Matt Perman and the Gospel-Productivity Relationship - Part 3 02/14/2014

Matt Perman and the Gospel-Productivity Relationship - Part 3 We talk practical tips and nitty-gritty productivity in the final part of our interview series with Matt Perman. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/2679503

Matt Perman and the Gospel-Productivity Relationship - Part 2 09/25/2013

Matt Perman and the Gospel-Productivity Relationship - Part 2 The second part of our interview with Matt Perman of "What's Best Next," covering delegation, roles, scheduling, work, and rest. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/2484895

Matt Perman and the Gospel-Productivity Relationship - Part 1 07/01/2013

Matt Perman and the Gospel-Productivity Relationship - Part 1 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. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/2380818

We Are Commanded to Pray for Wisdom 04/13/2013

We Are Commanded to Pray for Wisdom 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. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/2285753

Overcommitment: How the Early Church Handled Being Way Too Busy 02/11/2013

Overcommitment: How the Early Church Handled Being Way Too Busy 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. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/2214897

The Crucial Difference in Motives: Being or Feeling 01/08/2013

The Crucial Difference in Motives: Being or Feeling 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. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/2178470

Commuting like Christ and the Blessings of Travel Time 11/30/2012

Commuting like Christ and the Blessings of Travel Time 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? /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/2142458

Dealing with the Fear of Organization and To-Do Lists 11/07/2012

Dealing with the Fear of Organization and To-Do Lists 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 spiritual core that’s at play during these tense moments. And with a few specific scriptures, we can arm ourselves for the battle. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/2120868

How to Stop Perfectionism in Its Tracks 10/05/2012

How to Stop Perfectionism in Its Tracks 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 and when is it the right time to launch? In this podcast, we talk about addressing the heart issues behind perfectionism – as well as eight tips that can give us wisdom and discernment on addressing our own perfectionist tendencies. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/2087113

God's Blessing in Busyness 08/28/2012

God's Blessing in Busyness 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. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/2049203

We Have Been Given a Spirit of Self-Control 07/26/2012

We Have Been Given a Spirit of Self-Control 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. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/2018133

How to Inspire Others to Be Productive, Courageous, and Hard-Working 06/15/2012

How to Inspire Others to Be Productive, Courageous, and Hard-Working 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 they procrastinate. Maybe they’re lazy. Maybe they have no initiative or ambition. And the frustrating thing is that they have no desire to change. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/1978232

The Hidden but Dangerous Way We Waste Time 05/28/2012

The Hidden but Dangerous Way We Waste Time 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. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/1959041

How to Stop Being a Serial Quitter 04/26/2012

How to Stop Being a Serial Quitter 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. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/1927802

Sometimes You Have to Work Long Hours 04/09/2012

Sometimes You Have to Work Long Hours 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? /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/1911700

God and Rest: Right and Wrong Views on Leisure 03/19/2012

God and Rest: Right and Wrong Views on Leisure 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. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/1891162

Make Time For Relationships: How and Why 03/02/2012

Make Time For Relationships: How and Why 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 tips on how to make time for relationships. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/1875852

Why the Type of Motivation You Have Matters 02/17/2012

Why the Type of Motivation You Have Matters 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. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/1856277

The Truth about Stress, Peace, and Time Management 01/27/2012

The Truth about Stress, Peace, and Time Management 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. Instead, we need to find our value and our standing in Jesus Christ. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/1833132

Renegotiating Commitments - Ep. 1 01/13/2012

Renegotiating Commitments - Ep. 1 From biblical instruction to systems and tips to motivation and inspiration, we take a look at time management from a Christian perspective. /episode/index/show/lifeofasteward/id/1816688

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