Episodes

  • Introduction to Redeem the Day
    Nov 30 2021

    Welcome to the Redeem the Day podcast! In this 7-episode podcast, authors MARK BATTERSON (Win the Day) and JORDAN RAYNOR (Redeeming Your Time) unpack the theology, theory, and tactics you need to be purposeful, present, and wildly productive. Here's a bit more about each host.

    JORDAN RAYNOR

    Jordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. He does this through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), podcast (The Call to Mastery), and weekly devotional (The Word Before Work)—content that has served millions of Christ-followers in every country on earth. In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynors are proud members of The Church at Odessa.

    MARK BATTERSON

    Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. One church with multiple locations, NCC owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, The Miracle Theatre, and the DC Dream Center. NCC is currently developing a city block into The Capital Turnaround—the 100,000 sf space will include an event venue, child development center, mixed-use marketplace, and co-working space. Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University and is the New York Times best-selling author of twenty books including, The Circle Maker, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase, Play the Man, Whisper, and recently released Win the Day. Mark and his wife Lora have three children and live on Capitol Hill.

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    5 mins
  • The Gospel as Our Source of Rest and Ambition
    Nov 30 2021

    In this episode, authors Mark Batterson (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan Raynor (Redeeming Your Time) discuss:

    • Why the gospel of Jesus Christ is our ultimate source of rest and ambition 
    • How that truth leads us to get serious about redeeming our time and winning the day 
    • Why time in God’s Word is the keystone habit of time management—and what this habit looks like practically for both Mark and Jordan

    Want to go deeper on these topics? Pick-up a copy of Mark's books (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan's (Redeeming Your Time).

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    22 mins
  • Dissent from the Kingdom of Noise
    Nov 30 2021

    In this episode, authors Mark Batterson (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan Raynor (Redeeming Your Time) discuss:

    • How the non-stop noise of news, social media, podcasts, etc. blocks us from redeeming our days
    • How radical Jesus was about dissenting from the Kingdom of Noise in the first century
    • How practically we can dissent from the Kingdom of Noise today

    Want to go deeper on these topics? Pick-up a copy of Mark's books (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan's (Redeeming Your Time).

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    16 mins
  • Why and How to Set More Epic Goals
    Nov 30 2021

    In this episode, authors Mark Batterson (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan Raynor (Redeeming Your Time) discuss:

    • Why many of us spend more time planning a one-week vacation than we do the rest of our lives
    • Why Christians should be marked by the epic nature of their goals
    • How practically to set bigger, more God-sized goals plus what some of Mark’s and Jordan's goals are for their work and lives

    Want to go deeper on these topics? Pick-up a copy of Mark's books (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan's (Redeeming Your Time).

    Download Mark's "7 Steps to Setting Life Goals" + his 100 personal life goals here

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    20 mins
  • How to Live a Deep Life at Work and at Home
    Nov 30 2021

    In this episode, authors Mark Batterson (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan Raynor (Redeeming Your Time) discuss:

    • The enemies in our fight for deep work and a deep life⁣ ⁣
    • How practically we can do deep work (even when kids are running in and out of your home office)
    • How we can cultivate depth at home as we seek to build relationships with our spouses, kids, and friends⁣

    Want to go deeper on these topics? Pick-up a copy of Mark's books (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan's (Redeeming Your Time).

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    21 mins
  • How Sabbath Rest is Productive for Our Goals and Souls
    Nov 30 2021

    In this episode, authors Mark Batterson (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan Raynor (Redeeming Your Time) discuss:

    • The evidence that Sabbath rest is counterintuitively one of the most productive things we can do
    • How to transition from viewing Sabbath as a life-sucking chore to a life-giving gift
    • What Sabbath looks like practically for Mark (a pastor with older kids) and Jordan (an entrepreneur, author, and dad of 3 kids under 7)

    Want to go deeper on these topics? Pick-up a copy of Mark's books (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan's (Redeeming Your Time).

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    21 mins
  • When Jesus Said “No”
    Nov 30 2021

    In this episode, authors Mark Batterson (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan Raynor (Redeeming Your Time) discuss:

    • Why Christians should have a unique relationship with the word “no”
    • The evidence that Jesus himself was comfortable telling people “no”
    • A few of Mark and Jordan's favorite practices that help them say “no” more frequently

    Want to go deeper on these topics? Pick-up a copy of Mark's books (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan's (Redeeming Your Time).

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    21 mins
  • Embrace Busyness. Eliminate Hurry. Eat Frogs.
    Nov 30 2021

    In this episode, authors Mark Batterson (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan Raynor (Redeeming Your Time) discuss:

    • The difference between busyness and hurry
    • How a Time Budget can help you hurry less and accomplish more
    • How Mark and Jordan structure their Time Budgets to embrace busyness, eliminate hurry, and eat frogs

    Want to go deeper on these topics? Pick-up a copy of Mark's books (Win the Day and Do it for a Day) and Jordan's (Redeeming Your Time).

    Download Jordan's personal "Time Budget template" here

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    23 mins