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What if you’ve been chasing the very thing God never asked you to pursue?Have you ever caught yourself thinking...* “I just need more time.”* “If I could finally get caught up...”* “Maybe next week will be different.”We’ve been taught the answer is better time management.A better planner.A better system.A better routine.But what if God never intended you to chase more time in the first place?What if He was inviting you to receive today’s time from His hand?In this week’s episode, we’re continuing our Theology of Time series by exploring one simple—but life-changing—shift:Stop searching for more time...and start seeking the One who gives it.Inside This EpisodeIn today’s conversation, we’ll explore:* Why Jesus never tells us to chase more time—but to seek first the Kingdom.* How the Lord’s Prayer completely changes the way we think about our “daily bread.”* What the Israelites gathering manna teaches us about receiving today’s time.* Why peace doesn’t come from controlling your calendar.* One simple morning practice that can reshape the way you begin every day.This Week’s Sacred TruthGod never promised tomorrow’s time today.Just as He faithfully provided daily bread in the wilderness, He faithfully provides today’s time.When we stop chasing more time and begin receiving today’s time as God’s gift, stewardship becomes an act of trust instead of striving.Because time is sacred...and stewardship is strategic.This Week’s Stewardship PracticeTomorrow morning...Before you reach for your phone.Before you open your planner.Pause.Receive today’s time as God’s gift before you begin planning how you’ll spend it.Then simply ask:“Lord, what is it time for today?”ReflectBefore you move on with your day, pause with this question:Where have you been chasing more time instead of receiving today’s time as God’s provision?I’d love to hear what stood out to you from today’s episode.I'd love to hear your answer in the comments. I read every one, and I'd love to continue the conversation with you there.Keep Walking With MeIf today’s episode resonated with you, don’t let the conversation end here.Every week inside REDEEM Her Time, I share a deeper reflection that builds on this week’s episode—along with a simple stewardship practice and one formation question to help you faithfully steward the time God has entrusted to you.I’d love to have you join us.Subscribe at RedeemHerTime.com/subscribeTime is sacred.Stewardship is strategic. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lissafiggins.substack.com

What do you do when your calendar changes unexpectedly…• Do you find yourself anxious when your plans fall apart?• Do you feel guilty when you don’t accomplish everything you hoped?• Do you immediately start trying to take back control?Most of us assume the answer is better planning, stronger routines, or more discipline.But what if the real issue isn’t your planner...What if it’s your theology of time?Because theology isn’t simply something we believe.It’s something we live.And because we live it, our theology quietly shapes how we think, choose, lead, rest, work, and steward every hour we’ve been given.In this foundational episode, we’re beginning a brand-new series: Theology of Time 101.Together, we'll discover why time isn't merely something to manage. It's a sacred gift from God—one we're invited to receive with gratitude and steward with wisdom.Inside This EpisodeIn today’s conversation, we’ll explore:* Why everyone already has a theology of time—even if you’ve never stopped to think about it.* Why your calendar reveals what you believe about time.* How the Busyness Lie quietly fuels anxiety, hurry, and the feeling of always being behind.* Why your theology of time shapes your methodology with time—and ultimately shapes who you become over time.* One simple question that can transform the way you approach every day:What is it time for?Sacred TruthTime is not merely a resource to optimize.It is a sacred gift entrusted to us by God.When our theology of time is shaped by Scripture, our stewardship becomes less about accomplishing more and more about faithfully responding to God’s invitation in each season.Because time is sacred......and stewardship is strategic.ReflectBefore you move on with your day, pause with this question:What belief about time has quietly been shaping the way you live—and is God inviting you to see it differently?This conversation doesn't end with the episode. Share your thoughts in the comments below—I read every one, and I'd love to hear what God is revealing to you as you rethink your theology of time.Continue the ConversationIf today’s episode resonated with you, I’d love to invite you to continue the conversation in Sacred + Strategic Time Stewardship on Substack.Each week you’ll receive companion articles, podcast episodes, biblical reflections, and practical tools to help you faithfully steward your time in light of God’s Word.If you’re ready to move from learning to living, I’d love to welcome you into the Stewardship Circle.Together, we’ll go deeper through monthly teachings, guided reflection, and practical implementation as you learn to faithfully steward every season.Time is sacred. Stewardship is strategic.Lissa This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lissafiggins.substack.com

Every voice you listen to is shaping you.Every message you consume.Every perspective you embrace.Every moment you give your attention.Not because your phone is inherently good or bad...But because what consistently captures your attention quietly forms the woman you're becoming.That's why we're wrapping up our July Digital Independence Challenge with one final Replay Rewind from the original REDEEM Her Phone Time series.Because the goal was never simply to spend less time on our phones.It was to become more attentive to the voice you want shaping you.In this episode, you'll discover:• why the voices you listen to are shaping your heart, mind, and everyday choices• the biblical difference between being conformed to the world and transformed by the renewing of your mind• three powerful questions to help you evaluate what's influencing you most• how comparing your screen time to your time with God can reveal what is truly forming you• practical ways to intentionally listen to God's voice more than the world's• why transformation doesn't begin with changing your phone habits—it begins with renewing your mindIf you've ever wondered why distraction feels so powerful...Or sensed that your phone is influencing more than just your schedule...This conversation is for you.And if this episode resonates, don't stop here.Episodes 105–122 walk through the entire REDEEM Her Phone Time series, combining biblical truth with practical phone stewardship tools to help you reclaim your attention, renew your mind, and become more present to God and the people He has entrusted to you.You'll also find the REDEEM Her Phone Time Guide and the REDEEM Her Time Screensaver waiting for you inside the free REDEEM Her Time Community.Because changing your phone habits was never the finish line.It's about becoming the woman God is shaping you to be.Come join the Digital Independence Challenge (and grab your free REDEEM Her Phone Time resources) inside the Community.YOU. HAVE. TIME. LissaREADY FOR YOUR NEXT CEO STEP?If today’s episode made you realize you’re tired of constantly restarting, losing focus, or trying to carry your business mentally all day long…your next step is The CEO Time Scaling Experience.This free private 5-part bingeable audio experience will help you stop leading from reactive BUSY-ness and start creating sustainable CEO momentum through intentional stewardship, rhythms, and focus.Inside, you’ll discover:• why your rhythms keep collapsing• what actually creates sustainable momentum• why information alone doesn’t create transformation• and how to lead your time, business, and life differentlyGrab instant access at:https://redeemhertime.com/scale This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lissafiggins.substack.com

Some moments deserve our full attention.A family dinner.A conversation.A quiet morning with the Lord.A focused hour working on what matters most.But if we're honest...Our phones have a way of quietly following us into places they were never meant to go.Not because technology is bad.But because what's always available can easily become what's always present.That's why we're continuing our July Digital Independence Challenge with another Replay Rewind from the original REDEEM Her Phone Time series.Because healthy boundaries aren't about keeping our phones out.They're about making more room for what matters most.In this episode, you'll discover:• five practical "no-phone zones" that help protect your attention and presence• why your bedroom, table, car, date night, and focused work deserve healthy boundaries• how small environmental changes can lead to lasting habits• why protecting your ONE Thing means protecting it from distraction• simple ways to create more space for connection with God and the people you love• why the goal isn't simply less phone time—it's becoming fully present in the moments that matter mostIf you've ever found yourself bringing your phone everywhere...Or wondered if it's quietly competing for your attention...This conversation is for you.And if this episode resonates, don't stop here.Episodes 105–122 walk through the entire REDEEM Her Phone Time series, combining biblical truth with practical phone stewardship tools to help you reclaim your attention and your presence.You'll also find the REDEEM Her Phone Time Guide and the REDEEM Her Time Screensaver waiting for you inside the free REDEEM Her Time Community.Because it's not just about putting your phone down.It's about picking your life back up.Come join the Digital Independence Challenge (and grab your free REDEEM Her Phone Time resources) inside the Community.YOU. HAVE. TIME.LissaREADY FOR YOUR NEXT CEO STEP?If today’s episode made you realize you’re tired of constantly restarting, losing focus, or trying to carry your business mentally all day long…your next step is The CEO Time Scaling Experience.This free private 5-part bingeable audio experience will help you stop leading from reactive BUSY-ness and start creating sustainable CEO momentum through intentional stewardship, rhythms, and focus.Inside, you’ll discover:• why your rhythms keep collapsing• what actually creates sustainable momentum• why information alone doesn’t create transformation• and how to lead your time, business, and life differentlyGrab instant access at:https://redeemhertime.com/scale This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lissafiggins.substack.com

You work hard.You generate revenue.But if you've ever wondered where the money went—or why success on paper still feels stressful—you are not alone.In this episode, I'm joined by Emily Bowie, CPA, fractional CFO, and ministry leader, for a conversation about financial stewardship, hidden cash leaks, and why visibility changes everything.Because whether we're talking about money or time, you can't steward what you're unwilling to look at.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why more revenue doesn't always create more peace.• The surprising "cash leaks" that may actually be costing you time and capacity.• Why awareness creates confidence—and how simple rhythms can help you stop flying blind.Ready to steward your time with greater intention?Download the FREE Time Anchor Zones Worksheet and identify where your highest-value priorities belong.👉 redeemhertime.com/zonesConnect with Emily at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyvbowie/The Firm’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thorneadvisorsEmily's free Profit & Loss Sheet : https://www.thorneadvisors.com/Profitandloss🎙 And don't forget to check out the Prosper and Get Paid Playbook Podcast Short, practical episodes to help you steward your business finances wellYOU. HAVE. TIME. Lissa + EmilyREADY FOR YOUR NEXT CEO STEP?If today’s episode made you realize you’re tired of constantly restarting, losing focus, or trying to carry your business mentally all day long…your next step is The CEO Time Scaling Experience.This free private 5-part bingeable audio experience will help you stop leading from reactive BUSY-ness and start creating sustainable CEO momentum through intentional stewardship, rhythms, and focus.Inside, you’ll discover:• why your rhythms keep collapsing• what actually creates sustainable momentum• why information alone doesn’t create transformation• and how to lead your time, business, and life differentlyGrab instant access at:https://redeemhertime.com/scaleREADY FOR YOUR NEXT CEO STEP?If today’s episode made you realize you’re tired of constantly restarting, losing focus, or trying to carry your business mentally all day long…your next step is The CEO Time Scaling Experience.This free private 5-part bingeable audio experience will help you stop leading from reactive BUSY-ness and start creating sustainable CEO momentum through intentional stewardship, rhythms, and focus.Inside, you’ll discover:• why your rhythms keep collapsing• what actually creates sustainable momentum• why information alone doesn’t create transformation• and how to lead your time, business, and life differentlyGrab instant access at:https://redeemhertime.com/scale This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lissafiggins.substack.com

Some relationships bring life.Others quietly begin demanding more of our attention than we ever intended to give.If we're honest...Our relationship with our phones can slowly become the latter.Not because phones are bad.But because what starts as a helpful tool can gradually become a habit we no longer question.We reach for it without thinking.We check it without needing to.We fill every quiet moment before we've even noticed the impulse.That's why we're continuing our July Digital Independence Challenge with another Replay Rewind from the original REDEEM Her Phone Time series.Because awareness is only the beginning.Freedom grows when we begin redefining our relationship with our devices—one healthy boundary at a time.In this episode, you'll discover:• why taking a break creates the clarity we often can't find while we're constantly connected• the surprising illustration that may completely change the way you think about your phone• why defining your relationship with your device matters more than setting random rules• practical ways to replace screen time with life-giving rhythms• how remembering your "why" makes healthy boundaries stick• why freedom isn't about using your phone less—it's about becoming more present to what matters mostIf you've ever caught yourself reaching for your phone without even realizing it...Or wondered if your device has become more controlling than helpful...This conversation is for you.And if this episode resonates, don't stop here.Episodes 105–122 walk through the entire REDEEM Her Phone Time series, combining biblical truth with practical phone stewardship tools to help you reclaim your attention and your presence.You'll also find the REDEEM Her Phone Time Guide and REDEEM Her Time Screensaver waiting for you inside the free REDEEM Her Time Community.Because changing your relationship with your phone isn't really about your phone.It's about becoming more available to God, the people you love, and the life He's inviting you to live.Come join the Digital Independence Challenge (+ grab the REDEEM Your Phone Time resources) in the CommunityYOU. HAVE. TIME. LissaREADY FOR YOUR NEXT CEO STEP?If today’s episode made you realize you’re tired of constantly restarting, losing focus, or trying to carry your business mentally all day long…your next step is The CEO Time Scaling Experience.This free private 5-part bingeable audio experience will help you stop leading from reactive BUSY-ness and start creating sustainable CEO momentum through intentional stewardship, rhythms, and focus.Inside, you’ll discover:• why your rhythms keep collapsing• what actually creates sustainable momentum• why information alone doesn’t create transformation• and how to lead your time, business, and life differentlyGrab instant access at:https://redeemhertime.com/scale This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lissafiggins.substack.com

What if your phone is costing you more than just time?Most of us know we're spending too much time on our devices. But the real cost isn't just the hours lost scrolling, checking notifications, or responding to messages.It's the moments we're missing.The conversations.The connections.The people sitting right in front of us.In this episode, camp director Amy Lowe joins me to talk about digital freedom, healthy technology boundaries, and why learning to put down our phones may be one of the most important time and attention stewardship decisions we make.Here's what we cover in this episode:Why technology impacts more than just your timeWhat happens when people spend a week unplugged from their devicesThe connection between distraction, stress, and attentionSimple boundaries that help you use technology without being controlled by itHow to become more present for the people and moments that matter mostAs Amy shared:👉 "The phone will be there. Focus on what's right in front of you."If you've been feeling distracted, overwhelmed, or simply ready to reclaim your attention, this conversation is for you….and so is the Digital Freedom Challenge over inside the REDEEM Her Time Community. Wanna go to camp? Check out WinShape Camps here winshapecamp.orgYOU. HAVE. TIME. Lissa + AmyREADY FOR YOUR NEXT CEO STEP?If today’s episode made you realize you’re tired of constantly restarting, losing focus, or trying to carry your business mentally all day long…your next step is The CEO Time Scaling Experience.This free private 5-part bingeable audio experience will help you stop leading from reactive BUSY-ness and start creating sustainable CEO momentum through intentional stewardship, rhythms, and focus.Inside, you’ll discover:• why your rhythms keep collapsing• what actually creates sustainable momentum• why information alone doesn’t create transformation• and how to lead your time, business, and life differentlyGrab instant access at:https://redeemhertime.com/scale This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lissafiggins.substack.com

You know that moment when you pick up your phone to check one thing…And somehow twenty minutes disappear?Or maybe it's not even the time that bothers you.It's the feeling that you're missing your own life while trying not to miss anything online.The texts.The notifications.The endless scrolling.The pressure to stay connected.Because the real cost of our devices isn't just the hours they consume.It's the attention they steal.And the presence they replace.That's why for the month of July, we're doing something a little different.We're kicking off the Digital Independence Challenge—not to shame ourselves for using technology, but to reclaim our attention and become more present to God, our families, and the moments right in front of us.And to help us, I'm bringing back one of the most popular series we've ever done.This Replay Rewind episode originally kicked off the REDEEM Her Phone Time Challenge in 2023, and honestly, I think I needed to hear it again too.In this episode, you'll discover:• why awareness is the first step to redeeming your phone time• the surprising amount of time most of us spend on our devices• how accessibility can quietly make us less available to what matters most• why distraction may be one of the enemy's favorite tactics• how to begin reclaiming your attention without throwing your phone out the window• the simple challenge I'm inviting you into this JulyIf you've ever said, "I don't have time," or if you've felt distracted, reactive, or like life is passing by faster than you'd like, this episode is for you.And if you've heard it before?Maybe that's exactly why you need to hear it again.Because sometimes the things we need most aren't new.They're reminders.And perhaps the thing you're afraid of missing…Isn't on your phone at all.It's the life you're living right now.Press play, choose one boundary for July, and let's reclaim not just our time—but our presence.YOU. HAVE. TIME. LissaCome join the Digital Independence Challenge (+ grab the REDEEM Your Phone Time resources) in the CommunityREADY FOR YOUR NEXT CEO STEP?If today’s episode made you realize you’re tired of constantly restarting, losing focus, or trying to carry your business mentally all day long…your next step is The CEO Time Scaling Experience.This free private 5-part bingeable audio experience will help you stop leading from reactive BUSY-ness and start creating sustainable CEO momentum through intentional stewardship, rhythms, and focus.Inside, you’ll discover:• why your rhythms keep collapsing• what actually creates sustainable momentum• why information alone doesn’t create transformation• and how to lead your time, business, and life differentlyGrab instant access at:https://redeemhertime.com/scale This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lissafiggins.substack.com

You keep thinking consistency means doing everything perfectly.So when life gets full…your routines fall apartyour momentum slows downand you start wondering if you’re failing again.But what if consistency was never about perfection in the first place?In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Claire Boyce — wife, mom, runner, full-time marketing leader, and co-host of the Kinda Fast Podcast — for a powerful discussion about showing up faithfully in full seasons of life.Together, we talk about:• why exhaustion is often mistaken for laziness• how perfectionism quietly sabotages consistency• the hidden power of small faithful steps• why motivation is not always reliable• how to keep going when life feels messy• and what running can teach us about faith, discipline, stewardship, and enduranceYou’ll also hear:Claire’s simple “10-minute rule”why you should never quit on a bad dayand how sustainable growth is built one intentional step at a timeYou do not have to do everything perfectly (or fast) to keep moving forward.And sometimes the most powerful thing you can do…is simply continue anyway.Get 3 FREE weeks inside the Upward Running App using the code REDEEMHERTIME at upwardrunning.comYOU. HAVE. TIME. Lissa + ClaireREADY FOR YOUR NEXT CEO STEP?If today’s episode made you realize you’re tired of constantly restarting, losing focus, or trying to carry your business mentally all day long…your next step is The CEO Time Scaling Experience.This free private 5-part bingeable audio experience will help you stop leading from reactive BUSY-ness and start creating sustainable CEO momentum through intentional stewardship, rhythms, and focus.Inside, you’ll discover:• why your rhythms keep collapsing• what actually creates sustainable momentum• why information alone doesn’t create transformation• and how to lead your time, business, and life differentlyGrab instant access at:https://redeemhertime.com/scaleREADY FOR YOUR NEXT CEO STEP?If today’s episode made you realize you’re tired of constantly restarting, losing focus, or trying to carry your business mentally all day long…your next step is The CEO Time Scaling Experience.This free private 5-part bingeable audio experience will help you stop leading from reactive BUSY-ness and start creating sustainable CEO momentum through intentional stewardship, rhythms, and focus.Inside, you’ll discover:• why your rhythms keep collapsing• what actually creates sustainable momentum• why information alone doesn’t create transformation• and how to lead your time, business, and life differentlyGrab instant access at:https://redeemhertime.com/scale This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lissafiggins.substack.com

Do you ever feel like you're spending your days putting out fires instead of moving forward on what matters most?You start with good intentions.But before you've had your first sip of coffee, you're already responding to what everyone else needs.And at the end of the day, you're left wondering where the time went.In this episode, I share the story of Belle—a coffee shop owner, mom, ministry leader, daughter caring for aging parents, and bride-to-be—who discovered that what changed everything wasn't a dramatic overhaul.It was a few small, faithful choices repeated over time.You'll discover:• Why reaction leaves no room for vision.• The surprising shift that helped Belle stop living in emergency mode and create space to think like a CEO.• Why what gets protected has a chance to compound.Ready to stop reacting and start leading?Download the FREE Time Anchor Zones Worksheet and identify one Morning Refill and one Evening Refill you can commit to this week.👉 redeemhertime.com/zonesAnd if you're ready for the accountability and support to stay consistent long enough to see the fruit, learn more about CEO Focus.👉 redeemhertime.com/focusYOU. HAVE. TIME. LissaREADY FOR YOUR NEXT CEO STEP?If today’s episode made you realize you’re tired of constantly restarting, losing focus, or trying to carry your business mentally all day long…your next step is The CEO Time Scaling Experience.This free private 5-part bingeable audio experience will help you stop leading from reactive BUSY-ness and start creating sustainable CEO momentum through intentional stewardship, rhythms, and focus.Inside, you’ll discover:• why your rhythms keep collapsing• what actually creates sustainable momentum• why information alone doesn’t create transformation• and how to lead your time, business, and life differentlyGrab instant access at:https://redeemhertime.com/scaleREADY FOR YOUR NEXT CEO STEP?If today’s episode made you realize you’re tired of constantly restarting, losing focus, or trying to carry your business mentally all day long…your next step is The CEO Time Scaling Experience.This free private 5-part bingeable audio experience will help you stop leading from reactive BUSY-ness and start creating sustainable CEO momentum through intentional stewardship, rhythms, and focus.Inside, you’ll discover:• why your rhythms keep collapsing• what actually creates sustainable momentum• why information alone doesn’t create transformation• and how to lead your time, business, and life differentlyGrab instant access at:https://redeemhertime.com/scale This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lissafiggins.substack.com