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The Power of a Weekly Reset: The Small System That Keeps Me From Chasing My Week14 sept. 202600:17:47

What if you could walk into Monday without feeling like you're already behind?

For almost two decades, I've practiced a simple weekly reset. It's one of those small systems that has had a mighty impact on my ability to run multiple businesses, help my husband with our farming life, raise four kids, manage our home, and still stay present in the life God has given me.

And today, I'm walking you through exactly how I do it.

Every Sunday night, I sit down with my Weekly Agenda and zoom out before the week begins.

First, I look backward before I look forward.

What didn't get done last week? What actually needs to move forward? What did I forget?

And maybe most importantly:

What can I simply let go?

Not everything unfinished deserves to be transferred to another week.

Then I look at my calendar and ask:

What kind of week is this?

Heavy? Light? Kid-heavy? Work-heavy? Travel-heavy?

Instead of planning for an imaginary perfect week, I want to build systems around the reality of the week I'm actually walking into.

Next, I take care of a couple of home basics that otherwise take up way too much mental bandwidth: food and laundry.

I quickly decide our meals based on the calendar, and I know when laundry is happening. For me, that's Monday.

Then comes one of the most important parts of my reset: my six priorities.

I choose:

  • 3 priorities for work
  • 3 priorities for my family/home

Not 15. Not my entire to-do list.

Just the things that need to move forward that week.

Because productivity isn't only about your work.

Getting to your child's event matters.

Creating space for your marriage matters.

Having groceries in the house matters.

Stewarding your family well matters.

And finally, I end the entire reset in prayer.

I lay the week before God and ask Him to help me steward what's in front of me, be present where I am, and make it incredibly clear when He wants me to shift my plans.

I make the plan—and then I hold it with open hands.

My challenge to you isn't to copy my Sunday reset.

It's to create your version.

Maybe yours happens Friday afternoon or Monday morning. Maybe you check your budget, order groceries, prep kids' clothes, look at school assignments, or coordinate schedules with your spouse.

Make it personal.

Make it simple.

And most importantly, make it something you'll actually do.

Don't build the perfect weekly reset. Build the one you'll actually use.


YOUR WEEKLY RESET

  1. Review last week.
  2. Look at the calendar.
  3. Plan meals and home rhythms.
  4. Choose your top priorities.
  5. Pray over the week.

That's it.

A small system with a mighty impact.


FREE RESOURCE: Want to use the same Weekly Agenda I use during my Sunday-night reset?

Head to theencouragerpodcast.com and download the free Weekly Agenda.

And if you want help creating simple systems that fit your actual season of life, I currently have a couple of openings for one-on-one coaching. I'd love to work with you to build rhythms that help you steward your home, family, and work well.

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The Simple Calendar That Changed How I Market My Business07 sept. 202600:23:39

 Marketing has changed tremendously during my years of owning businesses.

There was a time when I could make a purse, take it to a show, sell it, come home, and make another one. Now we're thinking about emails, videos, social media, websites, launches, photography, text messages, ads, and a whole lot more.

And if we aren't careful, marketing can become the thing we're thinking about at the dinner table because tomorrow morning we still don't know what we're supposed to post.

I don't want that for you—or for me.

Over the years, I've built a system that allows me to see what's coming before it becomes urgent. I call it my Marketing Promotions Calendar.

The important thing is that I don't want you to copy my exact calendar. I couldn't possibly account for every industry, service, product, customer, or business model listening to this podcast. Instead, I want you to take the framework and build a version that fits your business and your life.

The goal is simple:

Decide where you're going before you start creating the marketing that gets you there.


In This Episode We Cover:

1. Start With the Biggest View: Your Year

Before you decide what you're posting Tuesday, zoom way out.

Ask: What does my business year naturally look like?

Look for the marketing moments you already know exist.

For my product business, that includes things like:

  • holidays
  • product launches
  • seasonal collections
  • shows and events
  • sales
  • product-of-the-month promotions
  • seasons when customers naturally shop more

But yours might include:

  • enrollment periods
  • appointment-heavy seasons
  • conferences or workshops
  • client renewals
  • annual events
  • seasonal services
  • packages or launches

And remember: you do not need something happening every month.

Build your calendar around your actual business and actual customer—not what somebody on Instagram says a business owner is “supposed” to be doing.


2. Zoom Into the Next 90 Days

Once you can see your year, narrow your focus.

Ask: What do I want my customer to know about, buy, book, join, or do during the next 90 days?

Then choose approximately three to five things that actually matter.

Maybe you're promoting:

  • a product
  • a service
  • an event
  • a seasonal offer
  • an educational topic
  • an enrollment period
  • a special package

Those become the backbone of your marketing.

You don't have to have the entire year perfectly mapped down to every Instagram caption. You're simply deciding what matters before you start communicating about it.


3. Figure Out Your REAL Lead Time
And I mean real.

Not how quickly your ambitious little heart thinks you could pull it off.

Ask: How long does it actually take us to get this ready to sell, launch, book, or promote well?

I used to plan about two weeks ahead.

Then I moved to a month.

Then 90 days.

Today, we plan considerably farther ahead, while much of the actual production work for a product launch begins roughly eight to nine weeks before the launch.

Your answer could be completely different.

Maybe you need:

  • two weeks
  • four weeks
  • eight weeks
  • three months

The point isn't the number.

The point is knowing your number.

Then put your launch date on the calendar and work backward.


4. Separate Preparation From Promotion

These are not the same thing.

My MPC essentially has two calendars living together:

Preparation + Production
What has to happen behind the scenes before this is ready?

Promotion
How are we going to tell people about it?

For me, preparation might include product design, materials, production, photography, website setup, pricing, inventory, and COGS.

For your business, preparation might mean:

  • creating the proposal
  • opening appointment slots
  • preparing the workshop
  • building a landing page
  • creating client materials
  • training employees
  • ordering supplies

Then comes promotion:

  • email
  • social media
  • podcast
  • text
  • ads
  • live video
  • partnerships
  • collaborations
  • in-person events

These two calendars have to talk to each other.


5. Give Each Season a Job

Now ask a slightly different question: What is my customer thinking about during this season?

Notice that's different from: What do I want to sell her?

If my customer is entering September thinking about schedules, routines, organization, and getting everyone back into a rhythm, I can think about how what I'm selling serves her in that season.

The same thing applies to services, coaching, appointments, education, and almost any other industry.

Don't just ask: “What do I want to promote?”

Ask: “What is happening in my customer's life when I promote it?”


6. THEN Plan the Communication

Only now are we getting down to:

“What email should I send?”

“What should I post?”

“What video should I make?”

Because now those decisions aren't random.

Ask: If this is what I'm promoting, what does my customer need to hear before they are ready to buy?

Maybe they need:

  • education
  • inspiration
  • a reminder
  • a story
  • a demonstration
  • FAQs
  • proof that it works
  • an invitation

Suddenly, your content has a job.

You're no longer staring at your phone thinking:

“Shoot. I need to send an email today. What do I say?”

You've already decided where you're going. Now your marketing is helping your customer get there with you.


7. Build in a Weekly Review

A marketing calendar you never look at isn't much help.

I personally review mine twice during the week.

One review helps me think about what needs to be prepared or ordered.

Another helps me make sure the upcoming promotions are actually ready.

Ask: What's coming in the next two, four, and eight weeks?

Not just: What's happening this week?

That's where breathing room starts showing up.

You suddenly notice the supplies you haven't ordered, the photography that isn't finished, the email that still needs written, or the piece of the launch that needs more time.

And you're noticing it before it's an emergency.


8. Don't Copy Someone Else's Calendar

Learn from other businesses? Absolutely.

Copy and paste their entire strategy into yours? Probably not.

Your marketing calendar has to account for your:

  • customer
  • capacity
  • business model
  • industry
  • family
  • team
  • seasons
  • natural sales patterns

Ask yourself: What does consistency realistically look like for my business?

There may also be promotions that work so well that you repeat them every year. That's helpful! Repeating successful promotions gives you data and lets your customers begin anticipating what's coming.

The goal isn't to recreate my system.

It's to create a system you can actually use.


If This Feels Overwhelming, Start Here:

Grab one big calendar and do these four things:

1. Write down the major things you want to promote.

Don't worry about beginning in January. Start wherever you are.

2. Circle the next 90 days.

Choose three to five things that really matter during that period.

3. Determine the lead time for each one.

Then work backward and put the start date on your calendar—not just the launch date.

4. Ask what your customer needs to hear leading up to it.

Those answers become your emails, posts, podcasts, videos, texts, and other marketing.

That's it. Start there.


Key Takeaway: You may not need to get better at marketing. You may need to get better at planning your marketing.

When you know what you're promoting, when you're promoting it, how much lead time it really requires, and what your customer needs to hear along the way, marketing stops feeling like a daily emergency.

And for those of us building businesses alongside families and full lives, that breathing room matters.

Good planning doesn't just serve the bottom line.

It can serve your family, too.


Reflection Questions:

  • What are the natural marketin

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What Is My Life Trying to Tell Me Right Now?31 août 202600:18:14

Fall has a way of filling up before we even realize what's happening.

The calendar changes. School starts. Routines shift. Work gets busy. And our natural response can be to start planning, adding, organizing, and figuring out how we're going to get everything done.

But what if, before we add anything, we simply pay attention?

In this episode, I'm inviting you to spend 30 minutes asking yourself four questions about your life right now.

Where am I zapped?
What's draining me? What leaves me feeling depleted? And is there something I can eliminate or adjust before it completely exhausts me?

Where am I thriving?
What's actually going really well? Where do I feel strong, connected, joyful, healthy, or peaceful—and how can I protect that?

Where am I avoiding something?
What conversation, appointment, task, boundary, financial decision, or responsibility keeps hanging over me because I haven't dealt with it?

Where do I feel God's peace?
Where do I feel settled? What has God been making clearer? Is there something I've released that brought peace instead of regret?

You don't have to make your answers profound. Just write down what's true.

Then look at your answers and ask:

  • What needs to be eliminated?
  • What needs to be protected?
  • What needs to be adjusted?


In This Episode, We Cover:

  • Why you don't necessarily need another fall plan
  • How exhaustion can give you useful information
  • Why I'm reevaluating how much content I'm creating
  • Why it's important to notice what's thriving—not just what's wrong
  • The areas of my life I want to protect because they're working
  • How avoidance can keep something feeling heavier than it needs to
  • My own experience avoiding a decision around the Encourager website
  • How God's peace can help give us direction
  • What happened when I finally released an idea I had been holding onto
  • How to use these four questions to finish the year intentionally


Key Takeaway: 

You may not need to add something new to your life. You may need to pay attention to what your life is already telling you.


Reflection Questions

Ask yourself:

  • Where am I zapped?
  • Where am I thriving?
  • Where am I avoiding something?
  • Where do I feel God's peace?

Then ask:

  • What is my life trying to tell me right now?

Or:

  • What is God revealing to me right now?

If these questions are bringing up something you know needs attention, I offer one-on-one coaching to help you work through what's happening right now and make intentional adjustments as you finish the year.



Stay in the Know + Connect with Me: 

Remember: You don't have to choose between home and work life. With the right systems in place—Me, Food, Home, Family, and Work—you really can harmonize both.

Until next time, Encouragers, we've got this because He's got us. 💛

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Finish the Year with Strategy, Not Striving24 août 202600:16:16

As fall approaches, it's easy to slip into the mindset of "I have to get everything done before December." In this episode, I share a different approach: finishing the year strategically instead of striving.

You'll learn how to identify what truly deserves your attention, narrow your focus to nine meaningful priorities (three personal, three family, and three work), and reverse engineer those goals into practical action steps. Instead of measuring success by exhaustion or productivity, you'll be challenged to measure success by faithful stewardship of what God has actually asked you to do.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate, this episode will help you replace hustle with harmony.

What You'll Learn:

  • The difference between strategy and striving.
  • Why God never asked you to carry everything.
  • How to choose your "Nine Before December."
  • How to reverse engineer your biggest priorities.
  • Why fewer priorities often create greater progress.
  • How to protect your calendar, peace, and energy this fall.
  • A practical exercise to help you finish the year with intention.

Memorable Quotes
"You don't need to accomplish everything before December. You simply need to accomplish the right things."
"Busy people react. Strategic people decide."
"Progress doesn't require complexity. It requires clarity."
"Every yes to one priority is a loving no to something that mattered less."
"Don't measure success by how exhausted you are. Measure success by asking, 'Did I faithfully do what God asked me to do?'"
"When you live with intention, you create more harmony in your home, more peace in your body, and more margin to notice what God is doing."

Scriptures: 
While no single verse is read during the episode, the teaching reflects faithful stewardship and intentional living.

Suggested companion verses:

  • Proverbs 16:3
  • Colossians 3:23
  • Psalm 90:12
  • Matthew 6:33

Reflection Questions: 

  • If December came tomorrow, what would matter most?
  • What deserves your attention—and what simply wants your attention?
  • What are your three most important personal priorities?
  • What are your three most important family priorities?
  • What are your three most important work priorities?
  • Which goal could you reverse engineer into small weekly steps?
  • Where have you been striving instead of living strategically?

Challenge of the Week
Create your Nine Before December list.

Divide one sheet of paper into three sections:

  • Personal (3)
  • Family (3)
  • Work (3)

Place it somewhere you'll see every day.

Whenever a new opportunity or commitment appears, ask yourself:
"Does this help one of my Nine Before December, or is it simply asking for my attention?"


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Rebuild Your Me System This Fall (Without Overhauling Your Life)17 août 202600:16:59

When life gets busy, the first thing many women sacrifice is themselves.

In this episode, we're talking about rebuilding your Me System before fall gets away from you. Instead of striving for a complete life overhaul, we're focusing on one simple challenge:

Improve one area by just 10%.

We'll walk through four areas that help you stay fully charged:

• Sleep
• Movement
• Quiet Time
• Personal Growth

Because when you're operating from a full charge instead of survival mode, everyone around you benefits.

Small, faithful changes create lasting transformation.

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Weekly Challenge

Choose ONE area:

✓ Sleep
✓ Movement
✓ Quiet Time
✓ Personal Growth

Improve it by only 10% this week.

Ask yourself:

"What's one small habit that would move me toward the woman God is shaping me to become?"

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Scripture:

2 Corinthians 4:16

"Though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day."

Additional supporting verses:

  • Psalm 23:3
  • Mark 6:31
  • Isaiah 40:31

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I’d love to connect with you outside the podcast too.

Want to better understand the 5 systems I talk about so often?

You can also find more encouragement, coaching, and resources at:

And if you want to shop the bags and accessories that support all the home and work life we talk about here: Shoprsd.com

If this episode encouraged you, would you share it with a friend? That is one of the best ways to help more women find the show.

And don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

Love the Episode? Leave review here!

3 Simple Fall Systems to Set Up Before School Starts10 août 202600:17:13

Back-to-school season can feel overwhelming before it even begins. The forms, schedules, meals, activities, mornings, and responsibilities can pile up quickly — but we do not have to enter fall in chaos.

In this episode, Rebekah shares three simple systems to set up before school starts so your family can move into the season with more peace, clarity, and harmony.

The three systems are:

  1. Your Calendar System
    The goal is not the prettiest planner or the fullest calendar. The goal is simple: everyone knows what is happening. Whether your family uses a paper calendar, a shared digital calendar, or something else entirely, decide where the calendar lives, how it will be updated, and how your family will use it.

Ask yourself:
Where do we look for the calendar?
Is it easy for everyone to reference?
What is happening this week?
What important dates need to be prioritized?
How will we handle changes?

  1. Your Food System
    Food takes up so much mental energy, especially during the first few weeks of school. Instead of waiting until you are exhausted on day two, decide ahead of time how food will work.

Ask yourself:
Will we meal plan weekly or monthly?
Who will buy the groceries?
Where will groceries come from?
Who can help cook?
What nights are naturally busy?
What simple meals can we have ready?

Pro tip: prepare 10 freezer meals or easy meals before school starts. Your future self will thank you.

  1. Your Morning System
    Great mornings usually begin the night before. This system is about reducing stress, creating clear expectations, and helping your home still feel like a sanctuary even during busy school mornings.

Ask yourself:
What can be prepared the night before?
What time does everyone need to wake up?
What is the breakfast plan?
What is the bathroom routine?
What time do we need to leave?
What one small change would reduce the most stress?

Rebekah also encourages families to schedule a 30–60 minute family meeting in early or mid-August to talk through these systems together. Children often support what they help create, so give them a voice and let them help build the plan.

You do not need a perfect family, color-coded binders, or another planner. You just need a little preparation, intention, and systems that actually work for your unique home.


I’d love to connect with you outside the podcast too.

Want to better understand the 5 systems I talk about so often?

You can also find more encouragement, coaching, and resources at:

And if you want to shop the bags and accessories that support all the home and work life we talk about here: Shoprsd.com

If this episode encouraged you, would you share it with a friend? That is one of the best ways to help more women find the show.

And don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

Love the Episode? Leave review here!

Before School Starts, Ask Yourself These Four Questions.03 août 202600:13:04

August has a way of making us feel like we need to "get our lives together."

The routines are returning.
School is around the corner.
Calendars begin filling up.

But what if the healthiest thing you could do isn't add more?

In this episode, Rebekah shares a simple one-hour reset built around four powerful questions that help you prepare for fall with intention instead of overwhelm.

You'll learn how to identify what's already working, recognize what's creating unnecessary friction, decide what truly deserves your attention, and give yourself permission to postpone what isn't meant for this season.

Plus, you'll leave with one practical exercise you can complete in just ten minutes to create clarity for the months ahead.

You'll Reflect On:

• What's working?
• What's not working?
• What needs attention?
• What can wait until next year?

Then you'll sort everything into four simple categories:

• Keep
• Stop
• Start
• Delay

Sometimes clarity isn't found by doing more.
It's found by evaluating what God is already doing.

 

I’d love to connect with you outside the podcast too.

Want to better understand the 5 systems I talk about so often?

You can also find more encouragement, coaching, and resources at:

And if you want to shop the bags and accessories that support all the home and work life we talk about here: Shoprsd.com

If this episode encouraged you, would you share it with a friend? That is one of the best ways to help more women find the show.

And don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

Love the Episode? Leave review here!

Re-air Episode: 10 Prayers to Keep God at the Center of Your Business27 juil. 202600:10:37

Whether you're in a busy season, starting something new, or simply need a reminder to invite God into your work, this episode is worth revisiting.

In this encouraging conversation, I share 10 simple, one-sentence prayers that have helped me bring every part of my business before the Lord. From asking for wisdom and creativity to finding peace in the middle of a full day, these prayers are a reminder that we don't have to carry the weight of our work alone.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or just in need of a fresh perspective, I hope these prayers encourage you to pause, refocus, and trust God with what's on your plate today.

In this episode, you'll hear:
• Why prayer has become one of the most important parts of my workday
• The story behind praying over the place where I do business
• 10 quick prayers for the everyday challenges and opportunities of running a business
• How inviting God into your work brings peace, clarity, and purpose
• A free printable you can keep at your desk as a daily reminder

Free Resource:
Download your printable "10 Quick Prayers for Business Owners" here!

Key Verse:
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans." Proverbs 16:3

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Re-air Episode: Are You Worshiping the To-Do List?20 juil. 202600:25:39

This week we're replaying one of our most-loved episodes of The Encourager Podcast.

Have you ever reached the end of the day, checked everything off your list, and still felt like you missed what mattered most? In this replay, I share a vulnerable story about a Monday when I accomplished everything on my to-do list but missed one of the most important moments of my week. That experience shifted my perspective from serving efficiency as a god to seeing it as a tool that should support, not replace, my values and mission.

Whether you're listening for the first time or revisiting this conversation, I hope it encourages you to pause, reflect, and realign how you approach productivity through the lens of intentionality, connection, and grace.

In This Episode:

• Why "Efficiency is king, but it's a terrible god" changed how I think about my time

• The bedtime moment I missed 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 your five systems: Me, Food, Home, Work, and Family

• Three questions to help you reclaim connection and peace

Free Resource:

Download the Mini Journal: Efficiency vs. Intentionality and reflect on where you can shift from hustle to holy. Grab the free Journal here!

Reminder:

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

If you’re ready for personalized support implementing systems that work for YOUR unique season of life, book a free discovery call here:
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If this episode encouraged you, would you share it with a friend or leave a review? That helps more women find practical encouragement for harmonizing both home and work life with joy.

Until next time, encouragers… we’ve got this because He’s got us.

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Re-air Episode: The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Family (and It’s Free)13 juil. 202600:13:03

In this heartwarming re-air episode, Bekah shares a simple truth that can transform the way we love the people closest to us: love is spelled T-I-M-E. It's not the gifts, perfectly planned vacations, or grand gestures that leave the biggest impact. It's the everyday moments of being fully present.

Through stories from her own family, Bekah shares practical ways to create meaningful connection, from lingering around the dinner table and taking evening walks to bedtime devotionals, board games, and putting the phone down to be fully engaged. She also reflects on a conversation from her church's young adult group that served as a powerful reminder: no matter our age, we all long for time and connection with the people we love.

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 16:14 — "Let all that you do be done in love."

Reflection Questions:

  • When do I feel most connected to my family?
  • How can I intentionally create more time together this week?
  • What distractions, like my phone or my to-do list, can I set aside to be more present?
  • How can I build more shared moments into my family's routine through meals, walks, conversations, or games?
  • What does love look like in my home when it's spelled T-I-M-E?

Mentioned in This Episode:

The moments that shape our families are often the simplest ones. When we slow down, linger a little longer, listen more closely, and choose presence over distraction, we're giving our loved ones one of the greatest gifts we can offer: our time.

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Re-Air Episode: Strategy vs. Striving06 juil. 202600:27:42

One of our most-played episodes is back!

Have you ever caught yourself working really hard but not actually getting anywhere? You’re checking the boxes, pushing through, but deep down—you’re tired.

In this week’s episode, Rebekah breaks down the key difference between striving and strategy—and why one leaves you empty while the other keeps you aligned.

Through stories from her business and her faith journey, she explains how strategy invites wisdom, rest, and clarity into your work, while striving runs on emotion, fear, and exhaustion.

You’ll hear:

  • The real reason ambition can lead to burnout
  • What God says about plans and purpose (Proverbs 16:3 + Psalm 46:10)
  • 3 steps to shift from striving to strategy
  • How to build systems that serve your goals instead of draining you

Bottom line: Striving drains you. Strategy sustains you.


🪄 3 Practical Steps:

  1. Pause before you push.
     Take a two-minute breather before jumping into a new project. Ask, “Is this something God called me to—or something I’m forcing?”
  2. Plan before you perform.
     Use your five systems—Me, Food, Family, Home, Work—to see how a new idea fits before acting on it.
  3. Pray before you panic.
     When chaos rises, say: “Lord, I don’t know what to do, but my eyes are on You.”

📖 Scripture References:

  • Proverbs 16:3: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”
  • Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God.”

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Mid-Year Permission Slip: Three Things You Can Stop Carrying Into July29 juin 202600:15:45

Do you feel behind on the goals you set in January?

You're not alone.

For many women, the halfway point of the year becomes a scoreboard. We start measuring what didn't happen, what we haven't accomplished, and where we still fall short.

But what if June isn't a report card?

What if it's a permission slip?

In this episode, Rebekah shares three permissions to help you move into the second half of the year with less pressure and more peace.

You'll learn:
• Why it's important to celebrate what's already working
• How to release expectations that no longer serve you
• Why growth happens through one faithful next step—not a complete overhaul

Questions to Ask Yourself:
• What's healthier than it was six months ago?
• What keeps draining me?
• What expectation am I carrying that God never gave me?
• What's the next right thing God is asking me to do?

Scriptures:
Psalm 103:2
Matthew 11:28
Proverbs 16:9


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My 5 Hardest Working Tools in the Five Systems22 juin 202600:15:53

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly trying to keep all the plates spinning… but your systems just aren’t supporting the season you’re in anymore?

In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 hardest working tools I use across my Five Systems framework: Me, Food, Family, Home, and Work.

These aren’t fancy or complicated systems. They’re simple, repeatable tools that have helped me navigate busy seasons, raising kids, running businesses, emotional overwhelm, harvest schedules, deadlines, sports seasons, and everyday life.

Inside this episode:
• Why simple systems outperform complicated ones
• My weekly agenda system
• How the Honey Huddle keeps Nick and me aligned
• Why I love habit tracking
• Theme days + time blocking that reduce overwhelm
• The power of a brain dump

This episode is your reminder that you do NOT need perfect systems. You need dependable ones.

Ask yourself:
What are the hardest working tools in YOUR life right now?

Resources Mentioned:
• Weekly Agenda Download
• Honey Huddle Download
• Habit Tracker Resource
• One-on-One Coaching

If you’re ready for personalized support implementing systems that work for YOUR unique season of life, book a free discovery call here:
Encourager Coaching

Listen + Connect:
Apple Podcasts: Apple Podcasts
Spotify: Spotify
Instagram: Instagram
Newsletter: Encourager Newsletter
5 Systems Resource: Encourager Academy
Shop Rebekah Scott Designs: Rebekah Scott Designs
Amazon Favorites: Amazon Shop

If this episode encouraged you, would you share it with a friend or leave a review? That helps more women find practical encouragement for harmonizing both home and work life with joy.

Until next time, encouragers… we’ve got this because He’s got us.

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The Habits I’m Finally Letting Go Of15 juin 202600:14:49

We talk a lot about habits to build…
Morning routines.
Better systems.
Healthy rhythms.
More discipline.

But what if your next breakthrough comes from what you STOP instead?

In this episode, I’m sharing 8 habits I’m personally working to break in this season — not because they’re dramatic or “bad,” but because they were quietly costing me peace, clarity, energy, and focus.

We’re talking about:
• negative self-talk
• mindless social media scrolling
• checking email too late
• constantly “treating” ourselves
• over-processing conversations
• relying only on devotional books
• gossip disguised as concern
• picking up after everyone else

This episode is honest, practical, reflective, and full of permission to let go of what no longer serves you.

Ask Yourself:
• What habit am I excusing because it feels “small”?
• Where am I unintentionally draining my peace?
• What would feel lighter if I stopped doing it?
• What habit am I ready to break in this season?

Mentioned In This Episode:
• 2 Corinthians 10:5
• Bible Recap
• Encourager Amazon Favorites


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You Don’t Have to Chase Joy08 juin 202600:18:46

What if joy isn’t something you have to chase?

In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing a live talk I recently gave at a women’s conference about the difference between joy and happiness.

From walking through family heartbreak and grief to learning how to abide with Jesus in hard seasons, this episode explores what Scripture actually says about joy — and why joy can exist even before circumstances change.

Together, we walk through powerful passages including John 15, Galatians 5, Acts 16, and Habakkuk 3 while asking honest reflection questions like:

• What’s stealing your joy? • Where are you chasing happiness instead of abiding with Jesus? • What would it look like to choose joy before your situation changes?

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or spiritually disconnected, this episode will remind you that joy is not something you have to manufacture.

It’s already available through abiding with Jesus.

In this episode: • The difference between happiness and biblical joy • Why striving and chaos steal peace • The “green banana” analogy for spiritual growth • How Paul and Silas modeled joy in suffering • What Habakkuk teaches us about rejoicing in hardship • Reflection questions to help you reclaim joy • Practical ways to choose connection over productivity

Reflection Questions from the Episode:

  1. What’s stealing your joy?
  2. How do you tend to chase happiness?
  3. How is God inviting you into joy?
  4. Finish this sentence: “Even if _______, I will choose joy by _______."

Scriptures Mentioned: 

  • John 15:11 
  • Galatians 5:22 
  • Acts 16:25 
  • Habakkuk 3:17–18

Links Mentioned: 
Encourager Coaching: https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/new-coaching-sales-page-1


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The 10-Minute Summer Reset (When Everything Feels Like a Dumpster Fire)01 juin 202600:13:28

If your summer feels messy, behind, or completely off track… you are not alone.

In this episode, I’m sharing a simple but powerful truth: you don’t need to restart—you just need to reset.

Because most of us don’t need a new plan… we need a faster way to come back when things fall apart.

This 10-minute reset is designed for real life—your busy, chaotic, summer-life reality. It’s not about fixing everything. It’s about interrupting the overwhelm and moving forward with clarity.

Inside this episode, I walk you through my exact reset process:

  • Brain dump to clear mental clutter
  • Choosing your top 1–3 priorities
  • Grounding yourself in prayer
  • Using the 1% rule to move forward
  • Knowing when to pause instead of push
  • Reevaluating your summer “one thing”
  • Asking for help using simple clarity questions

This is your permission slip to stop starting over… and start resetting.

Key Takeaway:
You don’t need a better plan—you need a faster way to come back when life pulls you off track.

If you feel like you’re constantly resetting but never gaining traction, that’s exactly what we work through in coaching. Together, we build systems that actually hold up in your real life—even in the middle of summer.

Ready for more clarity and less overwhelm?
Visit: https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/


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Your Summer, Simplified: 4 Anchors That Change Everything25 mai 202600:13:40

If your summer feels a little off, a little chaotic, or just different than your normal rhythm…you’re not doing it wrong. Summer is a different season, and it’s supposed to feel different.

But here’s the tension: we don’t want to over-plan our summer, and we definitely don’t want to under-plan it either. That’s where these 4 simple anchors come in.

In this episode, I’m sharing the exact framework I use every summer to stay grounded without overcomplicating anything. These anchors help you come back to what matters when things feel scattered, overstimulating, or even just a little boring.

We’re talking about:
• One Goal: What would make this summer feel meaningful if it stayed consistent or got completed?
• One Let Go: What are you releasing so you don’t carry everything into this season?
• One Consistent Habit: The small thing that keeps you grounded no matter what
• One Prayer: Your go-to when you feel overwhelmed, irritated, or unsure.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about intention.

You can write these anchors down, put them on your fridge, save them in your phone, or share them with a friend. And when summer starts to feel like too much (or not enough), you come back to these four things.

If even choosing these feels overwhelming, that’s exactly where coaching comes in. I help you simplify your systems so you know exactly what to focus on in your current season.

Next Steps:
• Write down your 4 anchors today (or just start with 1–2)
• Share them with someone who can encourage you
• Revisit them when things feel off

Your Summer, Simplified: 4 Anchors That Change Everything


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How to Get More Done (Without Doing More)18 mai 202600:15:04

If your summer feels scattered, this episode is for you.

There’s a tension in this season—we want to be present with our families, but we also don’t want to lose momentum in our goals.

So we try to do everything…

…and end up finishing nothing.

In this episode, I’m sharing a simple but powerful shift:
You don’t get more done by doing more—you get more done by choosing ONE thing and returning to it again and again.

I walk you through 7 practical steps to help you:

  • Choose your one thing (without overwhelm)
  • Brain dump and eliminate distractions
  • Reverse engineer your goal into doable steps
  • Make daily progress—even if it’s just 1%
  • Stay focused when life interrupts (because it will)
  • Align your goals with the kind of summer you actually want
  • Let go of unrealistic expectations

Plus, I share a real client story of how this approach helped her not just start—but actually finish—her project during the busiest season of the year.

🎯 Your 10-minute reset:

  • Do a brain dump
  • Choose your ONE thing
  • Identify the next step
  • Take 1% action today

Because at the end of the summer, you won’t remember everything you tried to do…
but you will remember what you completed.


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How to Plan Your Summer Without Burning Out11 mai 202600:18:46

Summer can feel like it hits fast—and if you’re not careful, it either becomes overwhelming or slips by without intention.

In this episode, I’m walking you through how to plan your summer in a way that’s flexible, realistic, and actually enjoyable.

Because you don’t need a perfect plan—you need clarity.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why overplanning and underplanning both lead to frustration
  • How to “reverse engineer” your summer vision
  • How to use the 5 systems to guide your decisions
  • Practical ways to simplify your home, food, and work systems
  • How to create meaningful memories without pressure
  • Why adjusting expectations is key for this season

The 5 Steps to Plan Your Summer:

  1. Start with the end in mind
  2. Use the 5 systems (Me, Food, Home, Family, Work)
  3. Plan your calendar + memory moments
  4. Adjust your expectations
  5. Create a simple “boredom list” for your kids

Quick Win (Do This Today):
Take 10 minutes and ask yourself:
“What do I want to say about this summer when it’s over?”

Then choose just ONE system to focus on.

That alone will shift everything.


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The End of Season Interview: Don’t Move On Too Fast04 mai 202600:14:32

We often celebrate the end of a season, but we don’t always stop to learn from it.

In this episode, I’m sharing a simple practice I use with my family and in my own life: the End of Season Interview.

Whether you just wrapped up a sports season, school year, launch, harvest, holiday rush, or a particularly full stretch of life, this episode will help you pause and ask the right questions before moving on.

Instead of rushing into the next thing, I want to help you reflect on what worked, what felt hard, what surprised you, what needs to change, and what you want to remember.

These are simple questions, but they can lead to a whole lot of wisdom.

In this episode, I cover:

  • why reflection matters at the end of a busy season
  • how to use an end of season interview with your family, team, or just yourself
  • the 5 questions to ask before moving into what’s next
  • why small changes work better than total overhauls
  • how remembering what God did in a season helps build gratitude and wisdom

The 5 questions:

  1. What went really well this season?
  2. What felt harder than it should have?
  3. What surprised us this season?
  4. What do we want to do differently next time?
  5. What do we want to remember about this season?

This is a simple but powerful rhythm that helps you stop repeating what drained you, hold onto what mattered, and move into the next season with more intention.


I’d love to connect with you outside the podcast too.

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Want to better understand the 5 systems I talk about so often?
Start here: https://www.encourageracademy.com/

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You can also find more encouragement, coaching, and resources at:
https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/
https://www.encourageracademy.com/

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9 Things That Are Working In This Season27 avr. 202600:14:50

What’s Working Right Now

Every once in a while, I like to stop and ask myself a different kind of question.

Not just, “What system is broken?”
But, “What’s actually working right now?”

In this episode, I’m sharing 9 things that are helping me in this season: 3 concepts, 3 products, and 3 methods. These are the things grounding me, reducing overwhelm, and helping me stay steady in the middle of full home and work life. Some of them are spiritual, some practical, and some are simply little shifts that are making a big difference.

In this episode, I talk about:
• the prayer I come back to when I don’t know what to do
• why praise can be a powerful response to worry
• the 1% and 80% rule that keeps me moving
• tools and resources I’m genuinely loving right now
• three practical methods that are helping me feel less overwhelmed

A few highlights from this episode:
• “I don’t know what to do, Lord, but my eyes are on You.”
• praise instead of worry
• 1% effort to get started
• 80% effort to avoid perfection paralysis
• brain dumps
• reverse engineering
• my weekly agenda system

Mentioned in this episode:
• One-on-one coaching through The Encourager
• The Bible Recap- 
• Weekly Agenda free resource- Click here!
• X39 lifewave patch- http://lifewave.com/encourager?
• Brain dump method
• Reverse engineering method

This episode is your reminder that progress does not always come from reinventing everything. Sometimes it comes from noticing what is already helping and leaning into it with intention.

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-encourager-podcast-equipping-christian-moms-to/id1018941720

Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5fZ4iUbywIwI3IFk9x0C5v

Come say hi on Instagram:
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Learn more about the 5 systems:
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Shop Rebekah Scott Designs:
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https://www.amazon.com/shop/shoprsd

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If you’re in a season where things feel cluttered, chaotic, or unclear, one-on-one coaching might be your next right step. I’d love to help you build systems that fit your real life, not someone else’s. Learn more at:
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3 Mistakes People Make with Systems20 avr. 202600:11:16

If your systems only work when life is calm, motivation is high, and the week is going perfectly… they may not be built for real life.

In this episode, I’m walking through 3 common mistakes people make with systems. These are the exact traps that make routines feel exciting at first but impossible to maintain once normal life kicks back in.

We’ll talk about:
• building systems for your best day instead of your average day
• trying to fix every broken system at once
• forgetting to adjust your systems for the season you’re actually in

I’m also sharing stories from my own life—what I’ve learned from work, motherhood, busy seasons, and the ongoing process of building systems that are simple, flexible, and repeatable.

This episode is a great one if you’ve ever said:
“Why can’t I make this work?”
“Why do my routines only last a few weeks?”
“Do I need a brand-new system… or just a better one for this season?”

You do not need a perfect system.
You need a system that works on a messy Tuesday.

Listen in and let’s figure out which system needs your attention most right now.


Links + Resources Mentioned
Join my newsletter: https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/optin

Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-encourager-podcast-equipping-christian-moms-to/id1018941720

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fZ4iUbywIwI3IFk9x0C5v

Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encouragerpodcast/

Learn more about the 5 Systems: https://www.encourageracademy.com/

Shop Rebekah Scott Designs: https://shoprsd.com

Shop my Amazon favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/shoprsd

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend, post it to your stories, or send it to someone who’s trying to make home and work life function a little better right now.

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How To Know If A System Is Broke13 avr. 202600:10:37

What if the problem isn’t your discipline… but your system?

In this episode, I’m helping you identify one of the biggest reasons overwhelm keeps showing up in your home and work life: a broken system.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the same recurring chaos—laundry piles, dinner scramble, missed deadlines, clutter, forgotten plans—this episode will help you stop blaming yourself and start asking better questions.

I’m walking through 3 clear signs a system may be broken:

  1. You have to rely on willpower to make it work
  2. The same problem keeps showing up every week
  3. The system only works for one version of your life

I also share practical examples from my own home and remind you that tiny systems can make a big difference. Sometimes the answer is not trying harder. Sometimes the answer is redesigning what is no longer working for this season.

If one area of your life feels off, this episode will help you isolate it, assess it, and begin making gentle changes that support your real life—not some imaginary perfect Monday.

A few questions to reflect on after listening:
What keeps repeating this week?
Where does it break down?
What tiny system could prevent this?

If you are tired of feeling like you just need to “do better,” this episode is your reminder that peace often starts with a better system.


Links + Resources Mentioned

Join the newsletter:
https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/optin

Listen on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-encourager-podcast-equipping-christian-moms-to/id1018941720

Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5fZ4iUbywIwI3IFk9x0C5v

Let’s connect on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/encouragerpodcast/

Learn more about the 5 Systems:
https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/Encourager-products

Shop Rebekah Scott Designs:
https://shoprsd.com/

Amazon favorites:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/shoprsd

If this episode encouraged you, would you share it with a friend or leave a review on Apple Podcasts? That helps more women find the show and get encouraged in their home and work life.

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Stay encouraged! We’ve got this because He’s got us!

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Why Systems Matter06 avr. 202600:19:05

 If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, scattered, or like everything is living in your head… this episode is for you.

In this episode, I’m sharing the foundation of everything I teach:
why systems matter.

Because here’s the truth—most women don’t need more discipline. They need better systems.

I walk you through:
• How systems reduce the mental load
• Why systems protect what matters most
• How systems multiply your capacity

I also share the story of how systems began for me—during a breaking point as a young mom trying to balance both home and work life.

If you’re feeling stretched thin, this episode will help you take your first step toward peace and clarity.

Your challenge this week:
Pick ONE area of your life that feels chaotic and create ONE small system.

That’s where it starts.

🎧 Listen now:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-encourager-podcast-equipping-christian-moms-to/id1018941720
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fZ4iUbywIwI3IFk9x0C5v


LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED 

➡️ Join the newsletter: https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/optin

➡️ Learn the 5 Systems: https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/Encourager-products
➡️ Shop RSD: https://shoprsd.com
➡️ Amazon favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/shoprsd

➡️ Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encouragerpodcast/

➡️ Book a Coaching Call: https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/new-coaching-sales-page-1

If you loved this episode, would you take a minute to leave a review on Apple Podcasts? It helps more women find encouragement and practical tools for home and work life.

And don’t forget to share this episode with a friend who feels overwhelmed—this might be exactly what she needs.

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Alignment Before Acceleration30 mars 202600:17:01

Align Before You Accelerate

Big doers know how to move fast.

But what if moving faster isn’t the answer?

In this honest and deeply practical episode, Bekah unpacks a powerful leadership and life principle:

God cares more about your alignment than your acceleration.

Through personal stories from both The Encourager brand and Rebekah Scott Designs, Bekah shares how easy it is to build momentum in the wrong direction — and how subtle misalignment can quietly drain your joy, energy, and effectiveness.

If you’ve ever felt:

  • productive but not peaceful
  • successful but stretched
  • busy but oddly stuck

This episode will meet you right where you are.


In This Episode:

  • Why high-capacity women often outrun alignment
  • The difference between freedom and friction
  • Bekah’s 37-podcast interview lesson
  • The zipper company gut-check moment
  • The culture trap of bigger, faster, more
  • The three critical alignment buckets
  • Why exhaustion is not always obedience
  • The powerful warning in Isaiah 30
  • How to pause before you push


🔑 The Three Alignment Buckets

1. Alignment with God
Are you asking God what to do — or asking Him to bless what you already decided?

2. Alignment with Season
Not every season is for scaling. Some are for pruning, simplifying, repairing, and strengthening.

3. Alignment with Capacity
Capacity includes emotional bandwidth, financial margin, family needs, and physical health.

Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you’re meant to carry it.


✨ Three Questions to Reflect On:

  1. Where am I rushing that God hasn’t released me to run?
  2. What feels heavy that once felt life-giving?
  3. What would it look like to pause before I push?


🛠️ Practical Next Step:

Before you accelerate anything this year, choose one area to realign:

  • one commitment to release
  • one system to simplify
  • one boundary to reinforce
  • one prayer to sit with longer

Alignment first. Acceleration second.


MORE FROM THE ENCOURAGER

🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts & Spotify

📰 Join the Encourager Newsletter:
https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/

📱 Let’s Connect on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/encouragerpodcast/

🎓 Explore the 5 Systems & Encourager Academy:
https://www.encourageracademy.com/

🛍️ Shop Rebekah Scott Designs:
https://shoprsd.com

🛒 Amazon Favorites:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/shoprsd

✨ Remember: You don’t have to choose between home and work life. With the right systems in place — Me, Food, Home, Family, and Work — you really can harmonize both.

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The Busy Mom’s Guide to Fitness Without Burnout23 mars 202600:34:05

The Busy Mom’s Guide to Staying Fit Without Burning Out

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the start-stop cycle with fitness, this episode will meet you right where you are.

This week, I’m joined by Chris and Annie from Marriage Fit to talk about how busy moms can build strength, protect their energy, and create fitness rhythms that actually last.

Because let’s be honest — most women don’t need more pressure.

They need a plan that fits their real life.

In this conversation, we cover:

  • Why many fitness routines fail busy moms
  • The power of consistency over intensity
  • How marriage and family rhythms affect health habits
  • Practical ways to stay active in full seasons
  • How to avoid the burnout cycle

Whether you’re just getting started or trying to reset your routine, this episode will help you take your next right step.

🎧 Listen Here: Apple Podcasts & Spotify

Resources Mentioned:


MORE FROM THE ENCOURAGER

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Me. Food. Home. Work. Family.
Learn more about the systems that flex with real life:
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Growing Without Striving (When Hustle Isn’t the Answer)16 mars 202600:20:55

Just because you can carry something doesn’t mean you were meant to.

In this honest and faith-anchored episode, Rebekah unpacks what it really looks like to grow without the constant pressure of striving. If you’ve been feeling capable but quietly exhausted, this conversation will help you reframe growth through the lens of stewardship, margin, and trust.

You’ll learn why many high-capacity women unintentionally overload their lives—and how Jesus modeled a completely different pace.


🎯 In This Episode, We Cover:

  • Why growth without margin always costs more than it gives
  • The critical difference between capacity and availability
  • How margin gets mislabeled as laziness
  • Ways we accidentally spiritualize overwork
  • What John 15 teaches us about abiding vs striving
  • A personal business story where striving crept in
  • Practical reflection questions to help you reclaim margin

📥 Free Resource

Download the guided reflection worksheet mentioned in today’s episode

👉 Click here to download. 


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Me. Food. Home. Work. Family.
Learn more about the systems that flex with real life:
👉 https://www.encourageracademy.com/

👜 Shop Bags That Help You Stay Organized + Creative
Rebekah Scott Designs — handmade bags and accessories that bring joy and order:
👉 https://www.shoprsd.com/

🛍 My Favorite Things (Amazon Finds)
👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/shoprsd

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Five Questions That Will Change the Direction of Your Year09 mars 202600:20:54

If the new year—or this season—feels a little murky, this episode will help you find clarity without overwhelm.

In this episode, Rebekah walks through five intentional questions designed to help you reset your year with peace, alignment, and purpose—whether you’re a business owner, working mom, stay-at-home mom, or in a blended season.

These aren’t goals.
They’re anchors.

Rebekah shares personal examples from her own life and business and explains why these questions work any time of year—not just January.

The Five Questions Covered:

  1. One thing I want (desire, not obligation)
  2. One thing I need (support, resource, or boundary)
  3. One thing I will cancel (permission-based subtraction)
  4. One thing I will sustain (what’s quietly working)
  5. One thing I will track (the smallest metric that matters)

Resources Mentioned:

Key Takeaway:
You don’t need a bigger plan—you need better questions.


MORE FROM THE ENCOURAGER

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Connect with other women who want to harmonize home and work life with joy:
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Me. Food. Home. Work. Family.
Learn more about the systems that flex with real life:
👉 https://www.encourageracademy.com/

👜 Shop Bags That Help You Stay Organized + Creative
Rebekah Scott Designs — handmade bags and accessories that bring joy and order:
👉 https://www.shoprsd.com/

🛍 My Favorite Things (Amazon Finds)
👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/shoprsd

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📤 Know someone who needs this reminder?
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What This Season Is Not Asking of You02 mars 202600:18:01

Have you ever felt exhausted—not because life is hard—but because you’re responding to expectations God never gave you?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about what this season is not asking of you. Not every good thing is required of you right now, and discernment is just as faithful as diligence.

You’ll hear:

  • Why seasons often change before we update our identity
  • How old assignments quietly turn into burdens
  • Why faithfulness looks different in different chapters
  • And why carrying everything is not a spiritual virtue

This episode will help you release false urgency, outdated expectations, and invisible pressure—so you can make room for what actually matters in this season.

🎧 Be sure to download the guided worksheet HERE to reflect alongside this episode. I highly recommend setting aside 45–60 minutes to work through it intentionally!


MORE FROM THE ENCOURAGER

✨ Get Encouragement Straight to Your Inbox
Sign up for weekly encouragement, practical systems, and behind-the-scenes life + work rhythms:
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🎧 Love the Podcast?
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it truly helps more women find encouragement:
👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-encourager-podcast-equipping-christian-moms-to/id1018941720

💛 Join the Community
Connect with other women who want to harmonize home and work life with joy:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragercommunity 

🧭 The 5 Systems I Teach
Me. Food. Home. Work. Family.
Learn more about the systems that flex with real life:
👉 https://www.encourageracademy.com/

👜 Shop Bags That Help You Stay Organized + Creative
Rebekah Scott Designs — handmade bags and accessories that bring joy and order:
👉 https://www.shoprsd.com/

🛍 My Favorite Things (Amazon Finds)
👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/shoprsd

📲 Let’s Connect on Instagram
👉 https://www.instagram.com/encouragerpodcast/

📤 Know someone who needs this reminder?
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Pre-Decisions: The Simple Tool That Frees Your Mental Load23 févr. 202600:16:40

 Decision fatigue isn’t a personality flaw — and it’s not just hormones or a busy season.
It’s the quiet exhaustion that comes from making too many small decisions all day long.

In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most practical tools I use in my own life and work: pre-decisions.

Pre-decisions are choices you make once, ahead of time, so future-you doesn’t have to negotiate with tired-you. They aren’t rigid rules — they’re life-giving permissions that reduce mental clutter and free up space for what actually matters.

We’ll walk through:

  • What decision fatigue really is (and why it sneaks up on you)
  • Why overwhelm often comes from deciding — not doing
  • How pre-decisions create less thinking and more being
  • Real-life examples of pre-decisions in each of the five systems:
    • Me
    • Food
    • Home
    • Work
    • Family

I’ll also challenge you to start small — just one pre-decision — and show you how even a 1% shift can reduce the mental load you’re carrying.

You don’t need more discipline.
You need fewer decisions.


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Batching: From Scattered to Steady.16 févr. 202600:16:41

Ever feel busy all day but still behind? In this episode, Rebekah unpacks one of her most trusted systems: batching. Not as a productivity trick, but as a kindness to your brain.

You’ll learn why task-switching exhausts your mind, how batching restores clarity and peace, and how you can start with just one small shift this week.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Why overwhelm isn’t about doing too much, but doing too many different things
  • What batching actually is
  • How batching reduces decision fatigue
  • How Rebekah batches content, meals, admin, and manufacturing work
  • Two practical ways to start batching this week
  • The 80% rule: why you don’t need to batch everything to see change

Practical takeaway from this episode:
Choose one repetitive task this week and block 2–3 hours to batch it.
Then pay attention not just to the time saved — but to how it feels.

 Ready to Go Deeper?

If this episode encouraged you, here are a few ways to keep the momentum going:

📬 Join the Newsletter
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Connect with other Encouragers, share wins, and keep the conversation going inside our Facebook community.

🧠 Learn the 5 Systems
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Me • Food • Home • Work • Family
Learn more about coaching, courses, and resources here:
👉 https://www.encourageracademy.com/

👜 Shop Rebekah Scott Designs
Beautiful, functional bags and accessories designed to help you feel organized, creative, and confident in everyday life.
👉 https://shoprsd.com/

🛍️ Shop My Amazon Favorites
Tools, books, and everyday favorites I personally use and love.
👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/shoprsd

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If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who might need it too 💛
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Stay encouraged — we’ve got this because He’s got us.

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Overwhelmed? Try Reverse Engineering.09 févr. 202600:18:43

Have you ever had a goal that felt exciting… until you tried to figure out how to actually make it happen? In this episode, I introduces one of my most powerful tools for progress: reverse engineering.

Instead of jumping six feet, you learn how to take the next six inches—and why those small, faithful steps lead to sustainable change.

You’ll learn:

  • What reverse engineering actually is
  • Why overwhelm is often a clarity problem (not a motivation problem)
  • How this concept connects directly to Habakkuk 2:2
  • How I used reverse engineering for vow renewal, business growth, and even my future retreat cabin
  • A simple challenge you can start today

“You don’t need the whole roadmap. You just need the next faithful six inches.”

Scripture referenced:
Habakkuk 2:2 – “Write the vision and make it plain.”

 Ready to Go Deeper?

If this episode encouraged you, here are a few ways to keep the momentum going:

📬 Join the Newsletter
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🎧 Listen on Spotify
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👯‍♀️ Join the Community
Connect with other Encouragers, share wins, and keep the conversation going inside our Facebook community.

🧠 Learn the 5 Systems
I teach women how to harmonize home and work life using five simple systems:
Me • Food • Home • Work • Family
Learn more about coaching, courses, and resources here:
👉 https://www.encourageracademy.com/

👜 Shop Rebekah Scott Designs
Beautiful, functional bags and accessories designed to help you feel organized, creative, and confident in everyday life.
👉 https://shoprsd.com/

🛍️ Shop My Amazon Favorites
Tools, books, and everyday favorites I personally use and love.
👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/shoprsd

📲 Let’s Connect on Instagram
Come say hi and join the daily conversation.
👉 https://www.instagram.com/encouragerpodcast/

If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who might need it too 💛
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Stay encouraged — we’ve got this because He’s got us.

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Things I Don’t Do 02 févr. 202600:14:18

Have you ever looked at someone and thought, “How are they doing it all?”
The truth is, most people are not doing it all. They’ve just quietly decided what they will no longer carry.

In this episode, I walk through my personal “Things I Don’t Do” list across the five systems: Me, Food, Home, Family, and Work. These are not rules for everyone. They are life-giving decisions for this season.

Some examples I share:

  • I don’t do red dye
  • I don’t watch movies twice
  • I don’t do takeout pizza
  • I don’t buy extra appliances when my KitchenAid works just fine
  • I don’t clean my windows
  • I don’t use a traditional planner
  • I don’t allow sleepovers before 5th grade
  • I don’t celebrate Mother’s Day in the traditional way
  • I don’t do coffee dates
  • I don’t start work before 9am

These decisions are not about perfection. They are about peace.

At the end of the episode, I challenge you to create your own list by asking:

  • What drains me every single time?
  • What do I keep doing out of guilt?
  • What could I release for this season?

Because margin really does create joy.

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Where the Scotts Are Now (2026 Update)26 janv. 202600:27:45

Every year or so, I like to record a “where we are now” episode. Not the polished version. Not the edited version. Just the real one.

This episode is simply me sharing our current season—our family, our rhythms, our priorities, our struggles, and the practices that are genuinely helping us right now.


Marriage & Family Life

  • Married to Nick for 23 years
  • Practicing the daily question: “How can I help you?”
  • Learning to treat what’s important to him as important to me
  • Parenting teenagers with intentional boundaries around what I share publicly


Our Kids (Season Updates)

  • Gus (19): College, football, growing independence
  • Iverson (15): Deeply perceptive, emotionally intelligent, thoughtful
  • Rosalyn (13): Animal lover, joyful, deeply affectionate
  • Pixyn (10): Designer through and through—creating, sewing, imagining


What’s Working in My Five Systems:

Me System

  • Strength training with purpose (muscle, longevity, resilience)
  • Brain rewiring, emotional health, nervous system awareness
  • Worship throughout the day, not just scheduled times
  • Habit tracking (click here to download)

Food System

  • One new recipe per week
  • Returning to table conversations
  • High/Low/Buffalo questions
  • Creating space for connection through meals

Home System

  • Sunday afternoon family chores
  • Honey Huddle check-ins with Nick (click here to download)
  • Walking room-by-room to evaluate priorities together

Family System

  • Family values: kindness, humility, honesty
  • Gravel road walks = deep conversations
  • Family mantras becoming real-life language

Work System

  • Still deeply in love with creating after 22 years
  • Reduced staff after prayerful, difficult decisions
  • Doing more shows than expected
  • Clear calling toward one-on-one coaching (click here to book)
  • Using AI for operational systems
  • Weekly agenda sheet instead of a planner (click here to download)
  • Investing in coaching myself


More than anything, this episode is about learning to ask:

  • God, what is Your vision for my life, not mine -for You to bless?

And I want to invite you to pause and ask:

  • Where are we right now, honestly?
  • What are we being called to pursue?
  • What are we being called to release?

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Grace Space for Doers: Slowing Down Without Losing Momentum with Guest Alexandra Kaval19 janv. 202600:29:25

In this episode, I’m joined by Alexandra from Grace Space Christian Coaching, and we’re talking directly to the doers, movers, and high-capacity women who love getting things done—but are learning that pace matters.

We explore:

  • What grace space actually looks like in everyday life
  • Why discernment creates more ease than decision-making alone
  • How to tell the difference between God’s leading and your own pressure
  • Why pausing is productive (even if you need to schedule it)
  • Letting go of spiritual responsibility God never assigned to you
  • Rediscovering the gifts that come naturally to you

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to slow down without losing momentum, this conversation will feel like an exhale.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Alexandra:

🔗 Links & Resources:

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 

 💗 Join the Encourager Community: encouragerpodcast.com
📝 Explore the 5 Systems & Courses: encourageracademy.com
🛍️ Shop Rebekah Scott Designs: shoprsd.com
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⭐ Leave a Review: It helps more women find the show!
📱 Connect on Instagram: @encouragerpodcast

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Who Am I? Helping Ourselves (and Our Teens) Rediscover Identity in a Noisy World with Guest Ellie Saxer12 janv. 202600:35:10

This week on The Encourager, I’m joined again by my dear friend and resident brain-science-meets-Bible expert, Ellie Saxer, and we’re talking about something we see everywhere — an identity crisis hitting every generation, from moms to teens to college students.

Ellie shares powerful research on why our teens (and honestly, we adults) feel more lonely, anxious, and disconnected than ever — and how much of that traces back to not knowing who we are outside of our roles, and to the massive influence of social media and comparison culture.

We talk about:

  • Why “Tell me about yourself” is so hard for most people to answer
  • The shocking stats around teen loneliness, perfection pressure, and screen time
  • How our brains process emotional pain the same way as physical pain
  • Why we’re wired by God for connection, service, and joy
  • How to help your kids recognize curated/fake content online
  • Practical steps to rediscover who you were uniquely created to be
  • How to help your teens build identity, resilience, and confidence
  • The power of calling out the God-given qualities you see in your children
  • Why serving others actually rewires your brain toward joy

This is a deep, encouraging, eye-opening episode that will help you support your teens, reconnect with who you are, and understand why identity matters so deeply in our walk with Christ.

And here’s your first step:

  1.  Write down the question Ellie’s counselor asked her
  2.  Who are you… outside of your roles?
  3.  Sit with it. Pray over it. Begin noticing what lights you up. This is a journey, not a quick assignment.

At the end, Ellie and I share practical next steps for you and your family, including a simple way to capture identity “clues” on your fridge.

🔗 Links & Resources:

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 

 💗 Join the Encourager Community: encouragerpodcast.com
📝 Explore the 5 Systems & Courses: encourageracademy.com
🛍️ Shop Rebekah Scott Designs: shoprsd.com
🛒 Browse Rebekah’s Favorite Tools: Amazon Shop
⭐ Leave a Review: It helps more women find the show!
📱 Connect on Instagram: @encouragerpodcast

🙌 Share this episode: Tag us and tell us how you’re starting this year! 

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The Holy High-Five: What Happens After a Coaching Call05 janv. 202600:24:43

Today’s episode is a little different. I’m sharing why coaching has become such a profound part of my work — and my walk with God.

This is not a how-to episode. It’s a heart episode.

I’m sharing:

  • How the Encourager Podcast led naturally into one-on-one coaching
  • Why I believe coaching should never be cookie-cutter
  • What I’ve seen happen when women stop forcing systems and start honoring their season
  • Real coaching stories where small, faithful steps led to real transformation
  • Why permission can be just as powerful as productivity


✨ Why Personalized Coaching Matters?  Over and over again, I’ve watched women:

  • Discover hidden pockets of time they didn’t believe existed
  • Create momentum without sacrificing their marriage or family
  • Build businesses, systems, and confidence without burning out
  • Learn how to honor both their calling and their capacity

Coaching isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about seeing clearly.

📖 Scripture That Shapes My Coaching

  • 1 Peter 4:10 – Use whatever gift you’ve received to serve others
  • Ephesians 2:10 – You were created for good works prepared in advance
  • Proverbs 27:17 – Iron sharpens iron

God didn’t make carbon copies — and coaching shouldn’t treat women like one.

If you’ve been telling yourself:

  • “I’ll start once things calm down”
  • “I just need to get through the next few weeks”
  • “I don’t even know where to begin”

I want you to pause and ask:
What would change if someone helped you sort this out — one step at a time?

You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need a starting point.


🔗 Links & Resources:

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 

 💗 Join the Encourager Community: encouragerpodcast.com
📝 Explore the 5 Systems & Courses: encourageracademy.com
🛍️ Shop Rebekah Scott Designs: shoprsd.com
🛒 Browse Rebekah’s Favorite Tools: Amazon Shop
⭐ Leave a Review: It helps more women find the show!
📱 Connect on Instagram: @encouragerpodcast

🙌 Share this episode: Tag us and tell us how you’re starting this year! 

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10 Quick Prayers for Business Owners29 déc. 202500:10:25

In this short but powerful episode, I share 10 one-sentence prayers that any business owner can use to invite God into their workday. From wisdom to creativity, strength to surrender, these prayers help ground my heart, steady my hands, and remind me Who I’m truly working for.
 Whether I’m feeling anxious, inspired, or exhausted, these quick prayers help me refocus on God’s purpose in my business. 

What I Talk About:
 • My story of praying through my “where” — the cozy studio attached to our farmhouse
• 10 one-line prayers for specific business needs
• How prayer anchors (not slows down) productivity
• Encouragement to post these prayers in your workspace
• A free downloadable resource you can print and keep nearby 

Free Resource:
 🕊️ Download your printable “10 Quick Prayers for Business Owners” at EncouragerPodcast.com 

Key Verse:
 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” — Proverbs 16:3 

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The 2 Things I Rely On in Every System for this Season22 déc. 202500:14:10

 Actually, the simpler the better!

Today I’m sharing two quick staples I’m using right now inside each of the five systems:

  • Me System
  • Food System
  • Family System
  • Work System
  • Home System

These tiny habits keep me anchored, peaceful, and present — even during my craziest retail season! I hope this inspires you to choose just one small thing to help you show up well this week.

The 5 Systems + Staples Mentioned

1. Me System
 • Nourish Move Love (YouTube workouts) see links above
 • Walks on gravel + prayer time

2. Food System
 • This Is Not Diet Food blog
 • Fix-It and Forget-It cookbook

3. Family System
 • New mantra: "If it’s important to him, it’s important to me."
 • Journaling weekly to the kids (Mother’s Love Ledger)

4. Work System
 • Top 3 weekly priorities
 • Slack for communication and idea capture

5. Home System
 • Sunday chores
 • Two “peace-protecting” areas: dishes + entryway

📌 Links mentioned in episode:
 → Nourish Move Love: YouTube
→ This Is Not Diet Food Blog
→ Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook
→ Mother’s Love Ledger
→ Free Downloads: Habit Tracker + Weekly Agenda Sheet (encouragerpodcast.com)


Pick ONE system + ONE staple to commit to this week. Simple wins build confidence and peace!


Stay Connected:

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Hosting Made Easy: My Quick Go-To Crowd Meals15 déc. 202500:10:56

Holiday calendars fill up fast… and people still show up hungry! In this episode, I share four easy, affordable meals that make hosting stress-free and joyful — even when plans come together at the last minute. You’ll learn:

  • My super-simple lasagna formula
  • The chili recipe that won the South Dakota State Fair
  • A delicious egg-bake that stretches ingredients for a crowd
  • Our family-favorite taco night with all the toppings

Hosting doesn’t have to be fancy — it just has to be together. Full homes, warm meals, and joyful connection around the table.

Scripture referenced: Acts 2:46 – “They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.”

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The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Family (and It’s Free)08 déc. 202500:12:54

In this heartwarming December mini-episode, I share why love is spelled T-I-M-E. It’s not the gifts or grand gestures that shape our families—it’s the small, consistent moments of connection. From greeting my kids after school to lingering at the dinner table, I’ve learned that presence is the purest form of love.

I share real-life examples from my own home: gravel road walks, quick devotionals before bed, board games at the dining table, and the importance of looking up from our phones. I also reflect on insights from my church’s young adult group—a powerful reminder that even grown kids crave connection over things.

Scripture:
 1 Corinthians 16:14 — “Let all that you do be done in love.”

Reflection Questions:

  1. When do I feel most connected to my family?
  2. How can I add more “quantity time” into my week?
  3. What distractions (like my phone) can I lay down to be more present?
  4. How can I intentionally create more shared moments — meals, walks, or games — this month?
  5. What does love look like in my home when it’s spelled T-I-M-E?

Mentioned in this Episode:


 Love grows in the little moments. When we linger longer, listen deeper, and look up from our phones — that’s where memories are made.

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The 7 Scott Family Mantras: Words That Shape Our Home01 déc. 202500:08:37

In this short December episode, I share the 7 mantras my family lives by — phrases that guide how we treat one another, view challenges, and stay grounded in faith. I’ll tell you how these mantras came to be, how they hang on our entryway wall, and how you can create your own “doorframe truths” that shape your family’s legacy.

In this episode:

  • The story behind creating our family mantras
  • 7 specific mantras we live by:
    1. Everybody is capable of change
    2. You are never as good or as bad as they say you are
    3. Your mic is always hot
    4. What can I learn here?
    5. What does God say about me?
    6. What value can I add?
    7. Zoom out
  • How to use these mantras in real life
  • The Deuteronomy 6:9 reminder: “Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.”
  • A simple challenge: brainstorm 3–5 of your own family mantras this week

Verse:
 Deuteronomy 6:9 — “Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.”

Encourager Homework:
 Create 3–5 mantras that reflect your family’s values. Display them where you’ll see them often and use them in daily life.

Closing Prayer:
 “Lord, help our homes reflect Your truth. Let the words we repeat shape hearts that honor You.”

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How Marriage Shapes the Way We Work — With Nick + Guest Host Dan LaRock24 nov. 202500:45:20

In this heartwarming episode, I welcome my husband Nick and my friend Dan LaRock to talk honestly about blending marriage, faith, entrepreneurship, and family life.

We share:

  • Our different decision-making styles
  • How we communicate after a hard day
  • Why routines like family meals matter
  • How we prioritize each other during busy seasons
  • The Scriptures that guide our business decisions
  • Why we say no to certain “success” opportunities
  • Practical ways we invite God into work and home

Some of my favorite moments include:

🛶 My “whitewater rafting with a rescue branch” analogy

📱 The rule that Nick isn’t my first call when I have a big idea

🥔 How everyday chores on the farm teach us gratitude

📖 Our daily habits that remind the kids what matters most


This episode is for any couple building big dreams while staying close and grounded in Jesus.

⭐ Scripture mentioned: Psalm 119:11, 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Corinthians 5:17

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Strategy vs Striving17 nov. 202500:28:13

Have you ever caught yourself working really hard but not actually getting anywhere? You’re checking the boxes, pushing through, but deep down—you’re tired.

In this week’s episode, Rebekah breaks down the key difference between striving and strategy—and why one leaves you empty while the other keeps you aligned.

Through stories from her business and her faith journey, she explains how strategy invites wisdom, rest, and clarity into your work, while striving runs on emotion, fear, and exhaustion.

You’ll hear:

  • The real reason ambition can lead to burnout
  • What God says about plans and purpose (Proverbs 16:3 + Psalm 46:10)
  • 3 steps to shift from striving to strategy
  • How to build systems that serve your goals instead of draining you

Bottom line: Striving drains you. Strategy sustains you.


🪄 3 Practical Steps:

  1. Pause before you push.
     Take a two-minute breather before jumping into a new project. Ask, “Is this something God called me to—or something I’m forcing?”
  2. Plan before you perform.
     Use your five systems—Me, Food, Family, Home, Work—to see how a new idea fits before acting on it.
  3. Pray before you panic.
     When chaos rises, say: “Lord, I don’t know what to do, but my eyes are on You.”

📖 Scripture References:

  • Proverbs 16:3: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”
  • Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God.”

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Redefining the Finish Line10 nov. 202500:20:48

As the year winds down, “finish strong” might sound motivating—but it can also feel like pressure. In this heartfelt episode, I share why i;m choosing to finish well instead.

I explore how to redefine your finish line across all five systems (Me, Food, Home, Family, Work), why 80% is often enough, and how to create space for God to complete His good work in you.


In This Episode:

  • Why “finish strong” can lead to burnout
  • What “finishing well” really looks like
  • How to apply the 80% rule in your systems
  • Scriptures to ground your mindset
  • Reflection questions to reset your goals with peace

Key Scriptures:

  • Philippians 1:6
  • Hebrews 12:1–2
  • Isaiah 43:18–19

Reflection Prompts:

  1. What do I need to release before the year ends?
  2. How can I realign before the year ends?
  3. What one small thing could I do this week to finish well?

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2 Decades of Business03 nov. 202500:37:20

This week, I switches seats as my dear friend Ellie Saxer interviews me about 21 years of Rebekah Scott Designs, running a handmade business through motherhood, faith, and seasons of burnout and renewal.

We talk about:

  • Learning from criticism and building confidence
  • Why “enjoy the journey” is still the best advice
  • How skydiving became the perfect picture of entrepreneurship
  • The day God answered a $1,000 prayer on a random Tuesday
  • The shift from striving to strategy in her 40s
  • And how to treat your next big goal as an experiment instead of a test

🎯 Key Takeaway: Strategy is sustainable; striving is draining. Choose strategy with God at the center.

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My Top 5 Productivity Habits27 oct. 202500:29:01

 What if productivity didn’t mean hustle? In this episode, I share my top five productivity habits that keep me focused on what really matters — without the overwhelm. From sticky notes to habit trackers, these small practices have made a huge impact in both my business and family life.

Here’s what you’ll hear today:

  • Why checking email just twice a day saves time and stress
  • How a simple weekly agenda sheet creates clarity
  • The power of time blocking (and starting with just 90 minutes)
  • Why tracking habits leads to real change
  • My sticky note system for “squirrel thoughts” 🐿

📖 Verse: “Let all things be done decently and in order.” – 1 Corinthians 14:40

Try just ONE of these habits this week and share your progress with me on Instagram @encouragerpodcast!

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Wisdom in the Wound with Guest Tony Miltenberger20 oct. 202500:33:26

This week, I sat down with Tony Miltenberger—executive coach, author, veteran, pastor, and founder of Follow to Lead Coaching—to talk about a pairing of words we don’t often think belong together: wisdom and wounds.

Tony shares how his Army and pastoral experiences revealed that our deepest wounds can become the very places where God brings our greatest wisdom. We talk about:

  • Why prolonged stress can turn small “cracks” into overwhelming “canyons.”

  • How to recognize emotional triggers as signals pointing back to wounds.

  • A practical tool—Tony’s Emotional Intensity Scale—to identify when your wound is speaking louder than the situation.

  • How our children’s wounds can become gifts if guided with empathy and curiosity.

  • Why redemption means our brokenness doesn’t define us—it can refine us.


This conversation is full of stories, grace, and practical encouragement for anyone navigating parenting, leadership, or just everyday life.

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8 ChatGPT Prompts That Simplify Home + Work Life13 oct. 202500:18:55

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in decision fatigue? In this episode, I’m sharing the 8 ChatGPT prompts that I use most often to bring clarity, save time, and spark creativity in both my home and work life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why ChatGPT is a helpful assistant (but not your Savior)
  • How to use prompts to reset your week with the 5 systems (Me, Food, Home, Family, Work)
  • Ways to simplify meal planning, delegating, and even cleaning for guests
  • How AI can help create affirmations, prayers, and joyful family celebrations

Key Scripture:
 “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7

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Preparing for the Promised Land: Kelsey’s Update on ROWAN06 oct. 202500:32:10

What happens when international mining threatens the very land widows and children have called home for generations?

In this moving conversation, I welcome back Kelsey Hargadon, founder of ROWAN (Rural Orphans & Widows AIDS Network), for a powerful update from Uganda. ROWAN has been serving widows and orphans for over two decades, and now, with mining operations threatening to displace thousands, the ministry is preparing women and children emotionally, spiritually, and physically for relocation.

Kelsey shares stories of resilience, from widows seeing the Nile River for the first time, to children preparing for new schools, to George, a once-sick boy thriving as a mechanic today. Most importantly, she reminds us that God is big enough for every challenge.

If you’ve ever doubted your ability to step into hard situations, this episode will encourage you to trust God’s provision and do the next right thing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The latest updates on mining and land displacement in Uganda
  • How ROWAN is preparing 200 widows and 500 children for relocation
  • A miraculous story of God protecting a 30-acre farm
  • Why sponsorships are more important than ever
  • How you can stand with widows and children in Uganda today

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