Busy Is Not Faithful

In this episode, we get practical and deeply personal about time—how we steward it, protect it, and live it in alignment with what matters most. We share how time blocking, concentric circles, and intentional rhythms of rest have shaped our marriage, parenting, leadership, and faith. Rather than letting life hijack our calendars, we invite you into a way of living where priorities drive decisions, margin creates freedom, and our kids learn—by watching us—that we are human beings, not just human doers. This conversation is about integrity, peace, and choosing presence in a busy, performance-driven world.

Key Takeaways

  1. Intentionality with time creates freedom, not rigidity—especially in marriage and family life.
  2. Concentric circles bring clarity by helping us say yes or no based on how decisions impact our inner priorities.
  3. Rest, play, and margin must be scheduled if we want them to actually happen.
  4. Our calendars preach—kids learn more from what we model than what we say.
  5. Different wiring requires different rhythms, even within the same marriage or family.
  6. Performance-based living (and faith) leads to burnout, while relational rhythms lead to peace.
  7. You likely have more authority over your time than you think—and reclaiming it is an integrity issue.

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Until next time, be the leader you would follow!

Grateful for you,

Jeff & Terra

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RESOURCES

Shrinking the Integrity Gap

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