✨ Struggling to build rhythms that actually work in your home? My free masterclass shows you how to create simple routines that are rooted in biblical priorities and actually work. Watch it here: https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training

What does it actually look like to steward your time well — without burning out, without hustle culture creeping in, and without losing sight of what actually matters? In this episode, Jeremy and Lauren sit down with Reagan Rose, founder of Redeeming Productivity, for a rich conversation about biblical productivity, building good habits, and what it means to be fruitful — not just busy.

Reagan has been teaching personal productivity through a biblical worldview for over ten years, and the parallels between his work and Lauren's approach to homemaking make for a conversation you'll want to listen to more than once.

CONNECT WITH REAGAN ROSE
Reagan runs the ministry Redeeming Productivity, where he teaches personal productivity through a biblical lens. He is the author of Redeeming Productivity and hosts a podcast and membership community by the same name. He lives in southeast Michigan with his wife Kim and their three children.

Find Reagan at: http://redeemingproductivity.com

Read Redeeming Productivity by Reagan Rose: https://amzn.to/3QAlxCD

Become a Member of the Redeeming Productivity Academy: https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/

— CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS —

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/
Website: http://www.laurenmefford.com

TIMESTAMPS:

02:12 - How Reagan went from struggling student to biblical productivity ministry
03:05 - What stewardship actually has to do with your time
05:00 - Why there is so little Christian content on productivity
08:13 - The catch-22 of being too busy to fix being too busy
10:47 - Stop adding habits — start making what you do more routine
13:27 - Why the home to-do list will never be done (and that's okay)
15:11 - What happens when your schedule has no cushion
17:46 - The quarterly check-in that keeps priorities from drifting
21:17 - What faithful stewardship looks like when you are exhausted
25:30 - Reagan's POWER morning routine
27:55 - You are not just building a habit — you are building character
36:01 - Habits in the hard seasons: postpartum, depleted, running on empty
42:12 - Holding your plans loosely when God redirects them
43:25 - What it looks like when rest counts as productivity
45:33 - Rolling with the curveballs without everything falling apart
51:26 - How to know if you are being flexible or just avoiding the work
57:45 - The habits your kids are watching you build right now
58:44 - Painting the picture of an orderly home before you hand out chore charts
66:30 - Discipline is not a burden — it is what sets you free

Discover how Elisha and Katie Voetberg balance building a strong family culture with pursuing entrepreneurial ventures, all rooted in faith and intentional living. They share practical insights on family traditions, managing flexible schedules, and creating a legacy through music, homeschooling, and more.

✨Struggling to build rhythms that actually work in your home? My free masterclass shows you how to create simple routines that are rooted in biblical priorities and actually work. Watch it here: https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training

—CONNECT WITH KATIE & ELISHA—

• Check out Voetberg Music Academy: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/courses?affiliate_code=29079a
• Listen to their podcast: Now That We’re a Family https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/podcast
• Substack: https://elishaandkatievoetberg.substack.com/
• Magazine: https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/Magazine

—TIMESTAMPS —

02:00 - Going smartphone-free 6 years ago (and writing a book about it)
04:30 - What growing up in a family of 10+ kids actually looked like
10:00 - Practical tips for homeschooling and family teamwork
12:34 - Why we stopped trying to do ALL the activities with our kids
16:00 - Choosing entrepreneurship after watching our own parents do it
21:02 - What "flexible schedule" really looks like with 6 kids at home
26:43 - The importance of focusing and avoiding burnout
30:23 - Watching our kids fall in love with music (fiddle, piano + more)
32:26 - The advice we'd give any couple wanting business + big family
42:25 - "Begin with the end in mind" - the question we wish we'd asked sooner
44:19 - Cultivating joy and margin within a busy family life
48:25 - Counting the cost before you build & living intentionally

—CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS —

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/

Website/Contact Us:http://www.laurenmefford.com

Struggling to build rhythms that actually work in your home? My free masterclass shows you how to create simple routines that are rooted in biblical priorities and actually work. Watch it here: https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training

In this episode, we explore how Christians can best respond to cultural challenges and godless influences by staying rooted in Christ. We emphasize the importance of humility, discernment, and biblical faithfulness in navigating societal issues while maintaining a Christ-centered perspective.

— TIMESTAMPS —

02:14 - The Trap of Dancing to the Culture's Tune (And How to Stop)
04:23 - What Happens When "Standing for Truth" Becomes Your Identity

08:25 - Real Church Examples of Getting It Wrong (In Both Directions)

13:43 - How to Address Hard Cultural Issues From the Pulpit Without Losing Your Footing

14:47 - The Difference Between Christ-Like Strength and Just Being Harsh

18:35 - Walking by the Spirit When the Culture Pulls Hard

22:30 - Why Virtues Aren't Actually in Tension (In Christ)

24:26 - The Subtle Pride of Feeling Like You've Finally Figured It Out
25:19 - The Trad Wife Pendulum: When the Overcorrection Becomes Another Law

28:07 - Walking in Freedom Instead of Trading One Yoke for Another
28:59 - Final Encouragement: Follow Christ, Stay Rooted, Enjoy Your Coffee

CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS —

Youtube: Lauren Mefford, PhD, FNP-BC

Instagram: Lauren Mefford, PhD, FNP-BC (@laurenmichellemefford) • Instagram profile

Website/Contact Us_:http://www.laurenmefford.com