EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 24 MIN
Episode 32: Why "Doing More" Isn't Always God's Best
from Episode 33: MUSIC AS PRAYER — and a Spark for Creativity! · host chriscbssmith
Productivity vs. Fruitfulness | A Biblical Perspective on Striving, Rest, & Abiding in Christ Are you caught in the cycle of busyness, striving, and endless productivity? In this episode of Radiant Joy with Christine, we explore the difference between productivity that drains you and fruitfulness that flows from abiding in Jesus.Productivity measures output, accomplishments from your efforts. Fruitfulness yields eternal impact, as you partner with God.Join me as we look at what the Word of God says about: Why productivity can lead to burnout and self-reliance How to move from striving to cooperative yielding and surrender to God's ways What Jesus meant when he (who only did what the Father told him) said, "Apart from me you can do nothing" (John 15:5) Practical ways to rest and bear fruit that will last (including love, joy, and peace) FREE RESOURCE: Download "Let Go & Let God: Scriptures and Quotes on Trust, Surrender, and Fruitful Living, available at https://RadiantJoy.us/letgo. (It also include Christine's personal story that led to this podcast, which is also on her blog, RadiantJoy.us/blog.) Watch more episodes at RadiantJoy.us Listen on Podbean or Apple PodcastsPlease don't forget to subscribe for encouragement to live a life of radiant joy in Christ.
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