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Your Calendar Tells The Truth About What You Value
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Ever feel busy yet strangely absent from your own life? We put language to that ache—time drift—and walk straight at it with clarity, compassion, and practical steps. Our conversation starts by tracing how days slip from intention to reaction, why busyness can look impressive while hollowing out our inner life, and how a theology of time reframes everything. Time isn’t an enemy to fight; it’s a God-made arena where love, obedience, and wisdom take shape in ordinary hours.
We unpack six clear signs that your calendar no longer reflects your values: “I’m busy” as an identity, schedules that own us, chronic scarcity for what matters, the feeling of being behind despite doing a lot, the loss of sacred anchors like prayer and rest, and screens eating every in‑between moment. Underneath are deeper roots—over-availability fueled by fear, staying busy to avoid pain, hustle-shaped worth, vague priorities, and the pull of digital discipleship. Naming these drivers brings relief and honesty, opening space for a different way.
Then we get practical. You’ll learn a simple 24-hour audit to tell the truth about where your time actually goes, followed by the Rule of Three: one daily rhythm with God, one with people, and one for growth, health, or calling. We show how to set specific, season-wise commitments, anticipate blockers like late-night scrolling and last-minute requests, and protect presence without becoming a productivity machine. Along the way we anchor in Scripture, a short prayer, and a concise affirmation you can carry into your day. Drift happens by default. Design happens by decision. Start with one honest audit, one Rule of Three, and one re-aimed hour—and watch purpose, peace, and presence return. If this helps, subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to support the show.
Scriptures References:
Psalm 90:12 So teach us to consider our mortality, so that we might live wisely.
Biblical Studies Press. 2019. The NET Bible. Second Edition. Denmark: Thomas Nelson.
Ephesians 5:16-17: Therefore consider carefully how you live—not as unwise but as wise, taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil. For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is.
Biblical Studies Press. 2019. The NET Bible. Second Edition. Denmark: Thomas Nelson.
Reference to: Atomic Habits, by James Clear https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits-workbook
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Chapters
1. From Community Drift To Time Drift (00:00:00)
2. The Sunday-Night Audit Of A Lost Week (00:02:56)
3. Defining Time Drift And Why It’s Subtle (00:05:31)
4. A Theology Of Time And Rhythm (00:07:26)
5. Beliefs Versus Calendars (00:10:31)
6. Six Signs Your Time Is Drifting (00:12:16)
7. Deep Roots: Fear, Avoidance, Hustle (00:22:31)
8. The Five-Part Person And Time’s Impact (00:27:41)
9. Default Versus Design (00:31:11)
10. The 24-Hour Audit And Rule Of Three (00:33:21)
11. Reflection Questions And Scriptures (00:39:01)
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