The Encourager Podcast: Equipping Christian Moms to Harmonize Work and Home
Hi, I'm Rebekah Scott, and welcome to The Encourager Podcast, where I share insights gained from 15+ years of balancing family and running a business.As a Christian mom, I understand the juggle of home and work life, and on this podcast, I offer practical advice and encouragement to help you harmonize your roles.Join me as we explore ways to create systems for success at home and work while keeping it real!To sign up for Encourager Podcast emails and newsletters, visit encouragerpodcast.com.For even more support, consider enrolling in the Encourager Academy digital course, where you'll learn to...
My Food System Musts: Simple Ways to Answer “What’s for Supper?”
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Your home doesn’t need to be perfect. It needs a plan.
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4 Family Musts That Help Us Live the Legacy We Want to Leave
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The 3 Things I Need Every Week to Feel Like Myself
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How to Build Anything When Your Calendar Is Already Full
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If I Only Had 10 Minutes to Work on My Business
What if you only had 10 minutes to work on your business today?
Not an hour. Not an uninterrupted afternoon. Not even 30 minutes.
Just ten.
I've spent more than 20 years building a business alongside a full life, and one thing I know for sure is that small pockets of focused work still count.
This is one of my favorite applications of the 1% rule. You don't always need to make massive progress. Sometimes you simply need to keep the idea, dream, or business God...
The Power of Rituals: Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly Anchors for What Matters Most
What are the things in your life that matter too much to continually leave to chance?
That's really what rituals are about.
I've always been an intentional person. I love helping people recognize what lights them up, what they're gifted at, and what God may be calling them toward—and then figuring out how to actually make space for those things.
Over the years, I've realized that one of the ways I do this in my own life is through rituals.
These are...
The Power of a Weekly Reset: The Small System That Keeps Me From Chasing My Week
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...
The Simple Calendar That Changed How I Market My Business
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 y...
What Is My Life Trying to Tell Me Right Now?
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...
Finish the Year with Strategy, Not Striving
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.<...
Rebuild Your Me System This Fall (Without Overhauling Your Life)
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, ev...
3 Simple Fall Systems to Set Up Before School Starts
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:
Your Calendar SystemThe goal is not the prettiest planner or the fullest calendar. The goal is simple: everyone knows what is happening. Wh...
Before School Starts, Ask Yourself These Four Questions.
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...
Re-air Episode: 10 Prayers to Keep God at the Center of Your Business
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...
Re-air Episode: Are You Worshiping the To-Do List?
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.
<...Re-air Episode: The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Family (and It’s Free)
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...
Re-Air Episode: Strategy vs. Striving
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 r...
Mid-Year Permission Slip: Three Things You Can Stop Carrying Into July
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...
My 5 Hardest Working Tools in the Five Systems
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:
•...
The Habits I’m Finally Letting Go Of
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
•...
You Don’t Have to Chase Joy
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 reflecti...
The 10-Minute Summer Reset (When Everything Feels Like a Dumpster Fire)
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.<...
Your Summer, Simplified: 4 Anchors That Change Everything
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 mat...
How to Get More Done (Without Doing More)
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.<...
How to Plan Your Summer Without Burning Out
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 frustrationHow to “reverse engineer” your summer visionHow to use the 5 systems to guide y...The End of Season Interview: Don’t Move On Too Fast
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 h...
9 Things That Are Working In This Season
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...
3 Mistakes People Make with Systems
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...
How To Know If A System Is Broke
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:
You have to rely on wil...Why Systems Matter
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 f...
Alignment Before Acceleration
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, ener...
The Busy Mom’s Guide to Fitness Without Burnout
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.<...
Growing Without Striving (When Hustle Isn’t the Answer)
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:
...
Five Questions That Will Change the Direction of Your Year
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 ju...
What This Season Is Not Asking of You
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 identityHow old assignments quietly turn into burdensWhy faithfulness looks different in different chaptersAnd why carr...Pre-Decisions: The Simple Tool That Frees Your Mental Load
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 f...
Batching: From Scattered to Steady.
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 thingsWhat batching actually isOverwhelmed? Try Reverse Engineering.
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 isWhy overwhelm is often a clarity problem (not a motivation problem)How this concept connects direct...Things I Don’t Do
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 dyeI don’t watch movies t...