In this episode of The Encourager Podcast, I share a vulnerable story about a Monday when I got everything done—but missed one of the most important moments of my week. That moment led to a heart shift: from serving efficiency as a god, to seeing it as a tool that should support (not replace) my values and mission.

This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and realign how you approach productivity—through the lens of intentionality, connection, and grace.

💡 In This Episode, I Share:

• The phrase that changed how I view my time: Efficiency is king, but it’s a terrible god
  
  
• A personal story of missing a bedtime moment—and what it taught me about priorities
  
  
• How efficiency can quietly become an idol in our homes and schedules
  
  
• What it looks like to choose presence over productivity in the 5 systems: Me, Food, Home, Work, and Family
  
  
• 3 questions to help you reclaim connection and peace
  
  

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✨ Reminder:

Efficiency should support your values—not define them. Let’s serve our people, not our lists.

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Sometimes the best reset isn’t a weekend away—it’s the small things that lift your spirit and ground you right where you are. In this episode, Rebekah shares her current list of favorite things: sanity-saving tools, high-protein snacks, fashion favorites, faith anchors, brain-boosting podcasts, and a touch of whimsy. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just looking for a few new joyful discoveries, this episode is full of practical (and fun!) inspiration.

What You’ll Hear:

• How Rebekah uses ChatGPT to organize home and business life
  
  
• Her favorite recipes from “This Is Not Diet Food”
  
  
• What the Honey Huddle has to do with stuffed African animals
  
  
• Cottage cheese: the MVP of snacks and lunch
  
  
• A peek at her go-to RSD bags: BB, Lizzie & Jovi
  
  
• The devotional that’s anchoring her faith right now
  
  
• The podcasts keeping her brain sharp and her heart grounded
  
  
• $13 sunglasses and skipping out of Dollar Tree (literally)
  
  

Resources Mentioned:

• ChatGPT
• This is Not Diet Food Blog
• Honey Huddle (Free Download)
  
• BB, Lizzie & Jovi Bags (Use code ENCOURAGER)
• Threshold by Craig Cooney – Buy the Devotional
• Central Record Worship Channel on YouTube
• Rewire Your Brain Podcast by Liz Bagwell
• The Briefing by Albert Mohler
• Sojo Sunnies on Amazon

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Ever had a day where everything just worked? Chances are, it wasn’t random—it was pre-decided.

In this episode, I’m sharing how pre-decisions—those small, intentional choices I make ahead of time—help reduce chaos, eliminate decision fatigue, and keep me rooted in what matters most. I walk through my five systems (Me, Food, Home, Work, and Family) and the exact pre-decisions I’ve made in each one.

These aren’t just time-savers—they’re peace-bringers.

✨ ME SYSTEM

• Tuesdays = bath night (non-negotiable!)
• No Instagram before 9 AM or after 9 PM
• 4 workouts/week 10-minute daily reset
• No work before 9 AM (Bible + journaling comes first)

🔎 Reflection: What pre-decisions could I make to feel more grounded?

🍽 FOOD SYSTEM

• Supper is decided before 9 AM
• Meat gets pulled the night before
• Weekly meal plan with my Agenda C Sheet

🔎 Reflection: What food decisions could I make ahead of time to reduce the dinner scramble?

🏡 HOME SYSTEM

• Sunday = chore/reset day
• Sink is clean every night
• Shoes lined up in entry
• Monday = laundry / Tuesday = linens

🔎 Reflection: What small routines could I pre-decide for more peace at home?

💼 WORK SYSTEM

• No work after 6 PM
• No interviews on Fridays
• Content creation on Tuesdays
• Live videos on Fridays

🔎 Reflection: What boundaries do I need to set for work and rest?

👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILY SYSTEM

• Meals at the dining table
• Sundays are Sabbath
• We show up for each other’s events
• Daily 15-min check-in with my husband

🔎 Reflection: What decisions could I make to increase connection and meaning?

✅ Your Encourager Challenge: Choose just one system and one pre-decision to implement this week. Try it for six weeks—then tweak it as needed. Let it become a rhythm.

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