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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!
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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 Thi...
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...
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 carrying everything is ...
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 u...
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 isHow batching reduces decision fatigue...
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 directly to Habak...
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 twiceI don’t do takeout pizzaI don’t buy e...
Every year or so, I like to record a “where we are now” episode. Not the polished version. Not the edited version. Just the real one. This episode is simply me sharing our current season—our family, our rhythms, our priorities, our struggles, and the practices that are genuinely helping us right now. Marriage & Family Life Married to Nick for 23 yearsPracticing the daily question: “How can I help you?”Learning to treat what’s important to him as important to meParenting teenagers with in...
In this episode, I’m joined by Alexandra from Grace Space Christian Coaching, and we’re talking directly to the doers, movers, and high-capacity women who love getting things done—but are learning that pace matters. We explore: What grace space actually looks like in everyday lifeWhy discernment creates more ease than decision-making aloneHow to tell the difference between God’s leading and your own pressureWhy pausing is productive (even if you need to schedule it)Letting go of spiritual res...
This week on The Encourager, I’m joined again by my dear friend and resident brain-science-meets-Bible expert, Ellie Saxer, and we’re talking about something we see everywhere — an identity crisis hitting every generation, from moms to teens to college students. Ellie shares powerful research on why our teens (and honestly, we adults) feel more lonely, anxious, and disconnected than ever — and how much of that traces back to not knowing who we are outside of our roles, and to the massive infl...
Today’s episode is a little different. I’m sharing why coaching has become such a profound part of my work — and my walk with God. This is not a how-to episode. It’s a heart episode. I’m sharing: How the Encourager Podcast led naturally into one-on-one coachingWhy I believe coaching should never be cookie-cutterWhat I’ve seen happen when women stop forcing systems and start honoring their seasonReal coaching stories where small, faithful steps led to real transformationWhy permission can be j...
In this short but powerful episode, I share 10 one-sentence prayers that any business owner can use to invite God into their workday. From wisdom to creativity, strength to surrender, these prayers help ground my heart, steady my hands, and remind me Who I’m truly working for. Whether I’m feeling anxious, inspired, or exhausted, these quick prayers help me refocus on God’s purpose in my business. What I Talk About: • My story of praying through my “where” — the cozy studio a...
Actually, the simpler the better! Today I’m sharing two quick staples I’m using right now inside each of the five systems: Me SystemFood SystemFamily SystemWork SystemHome SystemThese tiny habits keep me anchored, peaceful, and present — even during my craziest retail season! I hope this inspires you to choose just one small thing to help you show up well this week. The 5 Systems + Staples Mentioned 1. Me System • Nourish Move Love (YouTube workouts) see links above • Walks ...
Holiday calendars fill up fast… and people still show up hungry! In this episode, I share four easy, affordable meals that make hosting stress-free and joyful — even when plans come together at the last minute. You’ll learn: My super-simple lasagna formulaThe chili recipe that won the South Dakota State FairA delicious egg-bake that stretches ingredients for a crowdOur family-favorite taco night with all the toppingsHosting doesn’t have to be fancy — it just has to be together. Full homes, wa...
In this heartwarming December mini-episode, I share why love is spelled T-I-M-E. It’s not the gifts or grand gestures that shape our families—it’s the small, consistent moments of connection. From greeting my kids after school to lingering at the dinner table, I’ve learned that presence is the purest form of love. I share real-life examples from my own home: gravel road walks, quick devotionals before bed, board games at the dining table, and the importance of looking up from our phones. I al...
In this short December episode, I share the 7 mantras my family lives by — phrases that guide how we treat one another, view challenges, and stay grounded in faith. I’ll tell you how these mantras came to be, how they hang on our entryway wall, and how you can create your own “doorframe truths” that shape your family’s legacy. In this episode: The story behind creating our family mantras7 specific mantras we live by:Everybody is capable of changeYou are never as good or as bad as they say you...
In this heartwarming episode, I welcome my husband Nick and my friend Dan LaRock to talk honestly about blending marriage, faith, entrepreneurship, and family life. We share: Our different decision-making stylesHow we communicate after a hard dayWhy routines like family meals matterHow we prioritize each other during busy seasonsThe Scriptures that guide our business decisionsWhy we say no to certain “success” opportunitiesPractical ways we invite God into work and homeSome of my favorite mom...
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 runs on emotion, fear, and exhausti...
As the year winds down, “finish strong” might sound motivating—but it can also feel like pressure. In this heartfelt episode, I share why i;m choosing to finish well instead. I explore how to redefine your finish line across all five systems (Me, Food, Home, Family, Work), why 80% is often enough, and how to create space for God to complete His good work in you. In This Episode: Why “finish strong” can lead to burnoutWhat “finishing well” really looks likeHow to apply the 80% rule in your sy...
This week, I switches seats as my dear friend Ellie Saxer interviews me about 21 years of Rebekah Scott Designs, running a handmade business through motherhood, faith, and seasons of burnout and renewal. We talk about: Learning from criticism and building confidenceWhy “enjoy the journey” is still the best adviceHow skydiving became the perfect picture of entrepreneurshipThe day God answered a $1,000 prayer on a random TuesdayThe shift from striving to strategy in her 40sAnd how to treat your...
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