Most men don't realize how much of their anxiety, distraction, and frustration is tied to what they own—and what owns them. We live in a culture that constantly tells us to want more, buy more, and accumulate more, yet peace, clarity, and contentment feel further away than ever. Today's conversation is about pushing back against that noise and asking a harder, more honest question: When is enough, enough?

My guest is Joshua Becker, author of Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World. Joshua challenges the idea that minimalism is lifeless or empty and reframes it as an intentional act of stewardship, generosity, and purpose. We talk about consumerism, greed, anxiety, and the hidden cost of everything we own—and how living with less can actually free us to love people more deeply, live with greater clarity, and invest in what truly matters. This is a conversation about discipline, contentment, and creating a life that serves your mission—not your possessions.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Why Consumerism Fuels Misery
02:15 - The Inner Motivations Behind Overconsumption
04:49 - Selling With Integrity vs Manufacturing Need
07:10 - How Algorithms Shape Desire
11:44 - Purpose as the Filter for Consumption
14:42 - When Possessions Become a Burden
18:16 - Experimenting With Owning Less
21:13 - Reducing Phone Dependency
24:13 - The "Any Benefit" Mentality
28:01 - Wealth, Anxiety, and Possessions
32:20 - Wanting Less vs Earning More
34:06 - Money as a Magnifier
38:51 - What You Own Ends Up Owning You
44:17 - When Is Enough, Enough?
47:44 - Discovering You Have Enough Through Giving
51:59 - Generosity and Abundance
55:20 - Stewardship as the Antidote to Comparison
58:10 - Uncluttered Faith and the Hope Effect

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