Busy Is Not Faithful
Tue Feb 03 2026
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
Intentionality with time creates freedom, not rigidity—especially in marriage and family life.Concentric circles bring clarity by helping us say yes or no based on how decisions impact our inner priorities.Rest, play, and margin must be scheduled if we want them to actually happen.Our calendars preach—kids learn more from what we model than what we say.Different wiring requires different rhythms, even within the same marriage or family.Performance-based living (and faith) leads to burnout, while relational rhythms lead to peace.You likely have more authority over your time than you think—and reclaiming it is an integrity issue.========================================================
We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.
Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:
INSTAGRAM
@TerraMattson
@Living_Wholehearted
@MyCourageousGirls
FACEBOOK
@WeAreLivingWholehearted
@MyCourageousGirls
WEBSITES
LivingWholehearted.com
TerraMattson.com
MyCourageousGirls.com
RESOURCES
Shrinking the Integrity Gap
Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course
Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace
Dear Mattsons
Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/living-wholehearted-podcast-with-jeff-and-terra/donations
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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 Intentionality with time creates freedom, not rigidity—especially in marriage and family life.Concentric circles bring clarity by helping us say yes or no based on how decisions impact our inner priorities.Rest, play, and margin must be scheduled if we want them to actually happen.Our calendars preach—kids learn more from what we model than what we say.Different wiring requires different rhythms, even within the same marriage or family.Performance-based living (and faith) leads to burnout, while relational rhythms lead to peace.You likely have more authority over your time than you think—and reclaiming it is an integrity issue.======================================================== We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com. Until next time, be the leader you would follow! Grateful for you, Jeff & Terra To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to: INSTAGRAM @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls FACEBOOK @WeAreLivingWholehearted @MyCourageousGirls WEBSITES LivingWholehearted.com TerraMattson.com MyCourageousGirls.com RESOURCES Shrinking the Integrity Gap Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace Dear Mattsons Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/living-wholehearted-podcast-with-jeff-and-terra/donations