Redeeming Productivity

How I Use Apple Watch as My Only Phone 30.06.2026 21λ

I have been using a standalone Apple Watch as my phone for the past two years. In this video, I'll show why Apple Watch is the ultimate dumb phone, the limitations and how to overcome them, and two different ways to use the Watch as a dumb phone.LINKS MENTIONEDThe case I use https://elrowindustries.comTinyPod case https://thetinypod.comAlso, look up the "RePod" on AliExpress for a cheaper alternativeFob strap (cheaper than a case, still allows one hand usage) https://amzn.to/4eMYfSkTiny Apple Watch charger https://amzn.to/4vDEXWQWrite-up on how to set this up https://redeemingproductivity.com/how-to-use-an-apple-watch-as-a-standalone-phone/Info on Apple Watch for Your Kids https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-for-your-kids/US Mobile is the carrier I use because they have the simplest standalone Apple Watch plans. This referral code saves you $25 https://www.usmobile.com/referrals?referrer=CB54E65D&name=Reagan&utm_campaign=monster_referralTIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:46 The Features3:46 What About GPS?5:12 Music, Podcasts, Audiobooks6:35 No Camera?7:26 What About Uber & Lift?8:03 MFA/2FA9:39 Online Banking?10:35 CarPlay & Battery Life?11:37 Which Watch to Buy12:42 Option 1: Tethered Mode15:03 Option 2: Standalone Mode19:41 Cases & Accessories20:53 Recommended Carrier21:15 Final Thoughts & RecommendationsPersonal productivity from a Christian worldview for the glory of God.► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com

On Assignment from God 23.06.2026 46λ

Do you see your present situation as a holding pattern, a season that you just need to get through, or do you see it as a sovereign assignment from God? In this audio-only episode of the podcast, I share a sermon I recently delivered on 1 Corinthians 7:17–24. I pray you find it helpful and encouraging as you see to serve God in whatever calling He has for you.► Get the Weekly newsletter https://redeemingproductivity.com/newsletter/► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com

How to Stay on Track While Still Enjoying Your Summer 18.06.2026 1ώ 22λ

Most of us hit summer running on fumes. The first half of the year has a way of grinding you down. We feel this tension between needing to stay the course and also needing to chill out.As we come up on the halfway point of the year, it’s a great chance to take stock, rethink your goals, and make a light plan for the summer that is both restful and purposeful.In this workshop, we’ll put a special emphasis on what we call “Gift Goals.” These are the kinds of intentional efforts that are restful, enjoyable, and slow-paced—the perfect recipe for summer.You'll walk away from this workshop: - With a fresh sense of rest being a gift from the Lord, not a thing to feel guilty about- Knowing exactly which goals to keep, which to kick down the road, and which to drop altogether - And with inspiration and a plan for creating your own Gift Goals: low-pressure, soul-feeding pursuits that make summer feel like the gift God designed it to be—Want to go deeper? The Redeeming Productivity Academy is a 9-week course + community where we build every part of a God-honoring productivity system together. Learn more at https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy

Don't Give Up 02.06.2026 4λ

Personal productivity from a Christian worldview for the glory of God.► Free morning routine plannerhttps://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com

2 Years Without a Smartphone 26.05.2026 14λ

I got rid of my iPhone, and my life got better. Here is what it's actually like living without a smartphone, and some answers to common questions.How I use an Apple Watch as a standalone dumb phone. https://redeemingproductivity.com/how-to-use-an-apple-watch-as-a-standalone-phone/MORE RESOURCES► Weekly planning resources https://redeemingproductivity.com/weekly/► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.comTIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:51 Why I Stopped Using a Smartphone4:08 Is this even realistic?6:57 What got better7:50 What was harder9:54 What I don't miss10:35 What I do miss12:02 Tips if you're considering doing this13:41 The Apple Watch dumb phone

How to Train Yourself to Finish Things (And Not Get Distracted) 12.05.2026 13λ

Download the free worksheet: https://reagantrose.com/commitment Many of us go through life leaving a trail of half-done projects in our wake. Here's why and how to become the kind of person who completes what they begin.► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/ ► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com

The Brutal Truth About Time Management Every Christian Needs to Hear 05.05.2026 14λ

Christians must understand that getting stuff done isn't about having a better system; it's about a transformed heart.► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/mornings/► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.comTIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:39 The 3 Levels of Time Management3:14 The Missing Ingredient4:36 Walk the Path7:08 The Heart of Christian Productivity10:32 The Transformed View13:41 Conclusion

Every Problem Is a Time Management Problem 28.04.2026 5λ

What if the key to nearly every problem in life was just this simple?► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/ ► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/ ► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com

You’re Busy Because You’re Lazy 21.04.2026 12λ

We tend to think of busyness as the domain of the disciplined. We picture the bustling office worker, the fully-scheduled pastor, or the active homemaker who can do it all, kids in tow. But there is a kind of busyness which, far from being productive, actually serves as a cloak for laziness.► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.comTIMESTAMPS0:00 Busy or Lazy?0:41 What C.S. Lewis Understood About Busyness4:58 What We're Avoiding7:38 Stop the Machines9:00 The Power of Walking10:33 Next Steps

I Never Felt Like Reading Bible (Here's What Changed) 14.04.2026 20λ

As far as I can tell, there were three factors that transformed Bible reading from a chore to a joy for me. And if you're struggling to read the Bible consistently, I pray these insights might do the same for you.Bible Reading Resources:Best Bible Reading Plans for 2026Morning Routine PlannerHow to Read the Bible Every Day: 8 Ways to Make Devotions a HabitMore Links:Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ Planners, Templates, Books

How to Get More Done While Feeling Less Busy 07.04.2026 11λ

Plan your week workshop: https://youtube.com/live/vHvJIFj3qK4► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.comTIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:34 The Multitasking Myth1:36 Why We Try3:45 It's a Signal6:13 Strategies6:32 1. Name Your Next Action7:36 2. Close the Tabs8:07 3. Create a Container9:17 4. Notice the Urge9:47 5. Apply It Everywhere10:10 Discipline

Here's How I Plan My 90-Day Goals 31.03.2026 42λ

Plan your week workshop: https://youtube.com/live/vHvJIFj3qK4Learn more about well-done statementshttps://redeemingproductivity.com/well-done/► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/► Planners, Templates, Books https://store.redeemingproductivity.com

How to Make Time for Everything 27.03.2026 1ώ 36λ

Download the weekly planning template to follow along: https://reagantrose.com/weeklyMost Christians feel like their weeks just *happen to them.* Sunday night comes around and you can't quite account for where the time went. Somehow the things that actually matter kept getting pushed aside by the urgent and the trivial.That ends this week.In this live workshop, we're going to tear apart your current schedule and rebuild it from the ground up. You'll walk away with a weekly template that reflects your actual priorities, your calling, and your God-given rhythms.Want to go deeper? The Redeeming Productivity Academy is a 9-week course + community where we build every part of a God-honoring productivity system together. Learn more at https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy

How to Be More Consistent in Prayer with Index Cards 17.03.2026 10λ

This is the index card system I use to keep track of prayer requests and answered prayers. It's completely transformed my prayer life. In this video, I'll show you how to set it up for yourself.Watch the first lesson from Redeeming Productivity Academy: https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/TIMESTAMPS0:00 The System0:17 The Elements1:42 Formatting the Cards4:33 Answered Prayers6:08 Q&A + Tips9:15 An EncouragementLINKS► Get the weekly ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/newsletter/► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/► Books, Paper Planners, and More: https://store.redeemingproductivity.com

God Doesn't Want You This Busy 10.03.2026 11λ

Constantly busy? In this video, I'm exposing five lies about work and busyness that may be fueling your exhaustion. And we look at what the Bible actually says about rest, productivity, and enough.► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/► Get the weekly ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/newsletter/► Use the Notion Planner https://christianproductivity.com

So You Want to Have an Online Ministry... 03.03.2026 30λ

This week, I celebrate 5 years doing Redeeming Productivity full-time. Here how I got here, lessons learned, and what's next.► Get the weekly ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/newsletter/► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/► Use the Notion Planner https://christianproductivity.comTIMESTAMPS0:00 5-Year Milestone0:37 How I Got Here15:00 Lessons Learned22:50 What's Next

Time Management Lessons from the Life of Christ 24.02.2026 15λ

Personal productivity from a Christian worldview for the glory of God.► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/► Use the Notion Planner https://christianproductivity.com

The One Habit That Transformed My Quiet Time 17.02.2026 6λ

Personal productivity from a Christian worldview for the glory of God.► Free morning routine planner https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/► Use the Notion Planner https://christianproductivity.com

What I Wish I Knew About Email Years Ago 10.02.2026 8λ

An overflowing inbox can be demoralizing and time-consuming. For better or worse, however, email is still a means by which we can love our neighbor, whether they are family, a coworker, or a stranger.I don’t have a silver bullet strategy for you (short of nuking your Gmail account), but I did want to share a few simple habits for inbox management that you may find helpful.► Get the weekly ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/newsletter/► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/► Use the Notion Planner https://christianproductivity.com

The Bible’s Surprising Advice for Beating Procrastination 03.02.2026 11λ

Personal productivity from a Christian worldview for the glory of God.Download free morning routine planner: https://redeemingproductivity.com/morning/► Get the weekly ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/newsletter/► Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redeeming Productivity Academy⁠ https://redeemingproductivity.com/academy/► Use the Notion Planner https://christianproductivity.com