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Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World: A Minimalist Book
A transformative guide to experiencing the fullness of God's promises through the power of minimalism—from the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home.
Consumerism competes for our attention daily—from social media influences to ads on streaming services to our friends’ latest purchases. This obsession with storing up possessions is not new; Jesus taught His followers about it thousands of years ago, and those same lessons are meant for us today. Possessions seem to promise fulfillment, but we find instead that material abundance hinders us from living joyfully and realizing our fullest potential. Even more, they become distractions that leave us empty and separated from the true source of life—Jesus Himself!
You can break this cycle today. In Uncluttered Faith, Joshua Becker, bestselling author and founder of Becoming Minimalist, shows how the Bible has shaped his understanding of the minimalism movement he sparked around the world. Using biblical truth, personal stories, practical exercises, and modern research studies, Becker explains how
● owning less allows you to focus more on your faith and relationship with God, leading to greater joy, fulfillment, and purpose in life
● generosity is not just a spiritual practice but also a practical lifestyle choice that can help you reduce busyness and create more time for meaningful activities
● minimalism helps you prioritize people over possessions, allowing you to invest deeply in your relationships and contribute effectively to your community
More than just a personal growth guide, Uncluttered Faith presents a bold vision for the Church to collectively embrace minimalism and achieve its full potential. Experience Jesus’s teachings in a new way and begin owning less to unlock a richer, more fulfilling spiritual life.
Consumerism competes for our attention daily—from social media influences to ads on streaming services to our friends’ latest purchases. This obsession with storing up possessions is not new; Jesus taught His followers about it thousands of years ago, and those same lessons are meant for us today. Possessions seem to promise fulfillment, but we find instead that material abundance hinders us from living joyfully and realizing our fullest potential. Even more, they become distractions that leave us empty and separated from the true source of life—Jesus Himself!
You can break this cycle today. In Uncluttered Faith, Joshua Becker, bestselling author and founder of Becoming Minimalist, shows how the Bible has shaped his understanding of the minimalism movement he sparked around the world. Using biblical truth, personal stories, practical exercises, and modern research studies, Becker explains how
● owning less allows you to focus more on your faith and relationship with God, leading to greater joy, fulfillment, and purpose in life
● generosity is not just a spiritual practice but also a practical lifestyle choice that can help you reduce busyness and create more time for meaningful activities
● minimalism helps you prioritize people over possessions, allowing you to invest deeply in your relationships and contribute effectively to your community
More than just a personal growth guide, Uncluttered Faith presents a bold vision for the Church to collectively embrace minimalism and achieve its full potential. Experience Jesus’s teachings in a new way and begin owning less to unlock a richer, more fulfilling spiritual life.
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About the author
Joshua Becker
23 books823 followersJoshua Becker is the #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of The Minimalist Home, The More of Less, Things That Matter, Clutterfree with Kids and Simplify.
He is the Founder and Editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to intentional living. His websites are read by over 1 million readers every month and has a social media following of over 4 million.
His blog was named by SUCCESS Magazine as one of the top ten personal development websites on the Internet and his writing has been featured in publications all around the world.
He is also the co-creator of Simplify Media, the parent company of Simplify Magazine and Simple Money Magazine.
Joshua and his young family were introduced to minimalism twelve years ago during a short conversation with their neighbor. Since then, Joshua’s story and writing have inspired millions around the world to find more life by owning fewer possessions. Today, based on his thoughtful and intentional approach to minimalism, he is one of the leading voices in the modern simplicity movement.
He is also the Founder of The Hope Effect, a nonprofit organization changing how the world cares for orphans. Currently, he lives in Peoria, AZ with his wife and two young adult children.
His online course, Uncluttered, has helped over 95,000 people declutter their homes and live a more intentional life because of it.
His app, Clutterfree, is the only app to create a personalized, room-by-room decluttering to-do list for an individual’s unique home.
And his YouTube channel has over 350,000 subscribers.
He is the Founder and Editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to intentional living. His websites are read by over 1 million readers every month and has a social media following of over 4 million.
His blog was named by SUCCESS Magazine as one of the top ten personal development websites on the Internet and his writing has been featured in publications all around the world.
He is also the co-creator of Simplify Media, the parent company of Simplify Magazine and Simple Money Magazine.
Joshua and his young family were introduced to minimalism twelve years ago during a short conversation with their neighbor. Since then, Joshua’s story and writing have inspired millions around the world to find more life by owning fewer possessions. Today, based on his thoughtful and intentional approach to minimalism, he is one of the leading voices in the modern simplicity movement.
He is also the Founder of The Hope Effect, a nonprofit organization changing how the world cares for orphans. Currently, he lives in Peoria, AZ with his wife and two young adult children.
His online course, Uncluttered, has helped over 95,000 people declutter their homes and live a more intentional life because of it.
His app, Clutterfree, is the only app to create a personalized, room-by-room decluttering to-do list for an individual’s unique home.
And his YouTube channel has over 350,000 subscribers.
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February 11, 2026
It’s rare for a book to grip me as quickly as this one did — especially a Christian non-fiction book. I had been longing for Uncluttered Faith for months, and when I saw it available on NetGalley, I didn’t hesitate to request it. From the very first pages, I knew this was something different.
I don’t give five-star ratings easily (my Goodreads account is proof of that), but this book absolutely deserves it.
What struck me first was how Joshua Becker invites the reader to look at Scripture through a lens I had never quite used before. I knew the Bible speaks about owning less, about simplicity, generosity, and freedom from possessions — but I hadn’t reflected on those passages deeply enough, nor allowed them to shape my daily life in a practical way. Becker explains these truths with such clarity and gentleness that they no longer feel abstract or overwhelming. Instead, they feel attainable.
One of the most powerful aspects of this book is how practical it is. The author doesn’t simply tell you to own less; he helps you understand why. I followed his guidance and took time to articulate my own reasons for wanting to minimise, and that single exercise changed everything. Once my “why” became clear, the next steps followed naturally. I could suddenly see what owning less would give me — more time, more margin, more generosity, more space to love God and others well. And I didn’t just think about it; I began acting on it immediately.
I deeply appreciated the way Becker talks about surplus money. Rather than framing finances in a fearful or guilt-driven way, he invites the reader to see surplus as an opportunity — a chance to give more freely, support what truly matters, and align our spending with our faith. This section challenged me in a quiet but profound way. It helped me rethink not only what I keep, but what I’m holding onto unnecessarily when it could be used to bless others.
Another highlight of the book is the stories woven throughout. They are encouraging, relatable, and refreshingly ordinary — stories of real people making small, faithful changes. They don’t feel performative or extreme, but honest and lived-in. They made me feel understood rather than instructed, and hopeful rather than pressured.
What stayed with me most is the idea that minimising in the seen world directly impacts the unseen — our hearts, our spiritual lives, our attentiveness to God. This book beautifully shows how clutter isn’t just physical, but spiritual, and how simplifying our surroundings can open space for deeper faith, gratitude, and obedience. Owning less isn’t the goal; loving God more freely is.
There is so much richness in this book that I feel I’ve only scratched the surface by writing this review. Uncluttered Faith is the kind of book you’ll want to reread — not once, but many times — because it meets you wherever you are and gently invites you further.
If you’re longing for a faith that feels lighter, more intentional, and more aligned with the life Jesus calls us to, I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
I don’t give five-star ratings easily (my Goodreads account is proof of that), but this book absolutely deserves it.
What struck me first was how Joshua Becker invites the reader to look at Scripture through a lens I had never quite used before. I knew the Bible speaks about owning less, about simplicity, generosity, and freedom from possessions — but I hadn’t reflected on those passages deeply enough, nor allowed them to shape my daily life in a practical way. Becker explains these truths with such clarity and gentleness that they no longer feel abstract or overwhelming. Instead, they feel attainable.
One of the most powerful aspects of this book is how practical it is. The author doesn’t simply tell you to own less; he helps you understand why. I followed his guidance and took time to articulate my own reasons for wanting to minimise, and that single exercise changed everything. Once my “why” became clear, the next steps followed naturally. I could suddenly see what owning less would give me — more time, more margin, more generosity, more space to love God and others well. And I didn’t just think about it; I began acting on it immediately.
I deeply appreciated the way Becker talks about surplus money. Rather than framing finances in a fearful or guilt-driven way, he invites the reader to see surplus as an opportunity — a chance to give more freely, support what truly matters, and align our spending with our faith. This section challenged me in a quiet but profound way. It helped me rethink not only what I keep, but what I’m holding onto unnecessarily when it could be used to bless others.
Another highlight of the book is the stories woven throughout. They are encouraging, relatable, and refreshingly ordinary — stories of real people making small, faithful changes. They don’t feel performative or extreme, but honest and lived-in. They made me feel understood rather than instructed, and hopeful rather than pressured.
What stayed with me most is the idea that minimising in the seen world directly impacts the unseen — our hearts, our spiritual lives, our attentiveness to God. This book beautifully shows how clutter isn’t just physical, but spiritual, and how simplifying our surroundings can open space for deeper faith, gratitude, and obedience. Owning less isn’t the goal; loving God more freely is.
There is so much richness in this book that I feel I’ve only scratched the surface by writing this review. Uncluttered Faith is the kind of book you’ll want to reread — not once, but many times — because it meets you wherever you are and gently invites you further.
If you’re longing for a faith that feels lighter, more intentional, and more aligned with the life Jesus calls us to, I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
November 30, 2025
It was with eager excitement that I received Joshua Becker’s newest book. I’ve followed Joshua Becker for probably 13 years. I was in his first Uncluttered Course. Immediately upon reading this book I was reminded of the reasons I chose minimalist ideas in the first place. “My why” as he would say. This book was also the reminder as a Christian that earthly belongings only weigh us down if we allow ourselves to be sucked into consumerism and materialism. Honestly it really stepped on my toes at times but in a good way. I have followed his steps in the course which he includes in the last chapter of the book. It’s a process and reading the book made me stop and contemplate what it has meant in my life to declutter my house, my schedule and yet I needed reminded of what it means as a Christian to “take up my cross and follow Jesus.”
This book was such a great message of calling anyone up to find greater purpose in their life than buying more stuff! I highly recommend any of Josh’s Beckers book but as a Christian you definitely want to grab this one up especially in this season of celebrating Christmas!
I was given this advanced reader copy by Penguin Random House Publishing via NetGalley and the opinions here are my own honest thoughts.
This book was such a great message of calling anyone up to find greater purpose in their life than buying more stuff! I highly recommend any of Josh’s Beckers book but as a Christian you definitely want to grab this one up especially in this season of celebrating Christmas!
I was given this advanced reader copy by Penguin Random House Publishing via NetGalley and the opinions here are my own honest thoughts.
February 11, 2026
Uncluttered Faith by Joshua Becker
Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World: A Minimalist Book
#1 Best Seller
in Crafts, Hobbies & Home
A transformative guide to experiencing the fullness of God's promises through the power of minimalism—from the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home.
Consumerism competes for our attention daily—from social media influences to ads on streaming services to our friends’ latest purchases. This obsession with storing up possessions is not new; Jesus taught His followers about it thousands of years ago, and those same lessons are meant for us today. Possessions seem to promise fulfillment, but we find instead that material abundance hinders us from living joyfully and realizing our fullest potential. Even more, they become distractions that leave us empty and separated from the true source of life—Jesus Himself!
You can break this cycle today. In Uncluttered Faith, Joshua Becker, bestselling author and founder of Becoming Minimalist, shows how the Bible has shaped his understanding of the minimalism movement he sparked around the world. Using biblical truth, personal stories, practical exercises, and modern research studies, Becker explains how
● owning less allows you to focus more on your faith and relationship with God, leading to greater joy, fulfillment, and purpose in life
● generosity is not just a spiritual practice but also a practical lifestyle choice that can help you reduce busyness and create more time for meaningful activities
● minimalism helps you prioritize people over possessions, allowing you to invest deeply in your relationships and contribute effectively to your community
More than just a personal growth guide, Uncluttered Faith presents a bold vision for the Church to collectively embrace minimalism and achieve its full potential. Experience Jesus’s teachings in a new way and begin owning less to unlock a richer, more fulfilling spiritual life.
A good resource.
The book is easy to read and understand.
I recommend this book.
Uncluttered Faith by Joshua Becker is a 4-star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Joshua Becker.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions shared here in this review are my own.
Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World: A Minimalist Book
#1 Best Seller
in Crafts, Hobbies & Home
A transformative guide to experiencing the fullness of God's promises through the power of minimalism—from the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home.
Consumerism competes for our attention daily—from social media influences to ads on streaming services to our friends’ latest purchases. This obsession with storing up possessions is not new; Jesus taught His followers about it thousands of years ago, and those same lessons are meant for us today. Possessions seem to promise fulfillment, but we find instead that material abundance hinders us from living joyfully and realizing our fullest potential. Even more, they become distractions that leave us empty and separated from the true source of life—Jesus Himself!
You can break this cycle today. In Uncluttered Faith, Joshua Becker, bestselling author and founder of Becoming Minimalist, shows how the Bible has shaped his understanding of the minimalism movement he sparked around the world. Using biblical truth, personal stories, practical exercises, and modern research studies, Becker explains how
● owning less allows you to focus more on your faith and relationship with God, leading to greater joy, fulfillment, and purpose in life
● generosity is not just a spiritual practice but also a practical lifestyle choice that can help you reduce busyness and create more time for meaningful activities
● minimalism helps you prioritize people over possessions, allowing you to invest deeply in your relationships and contribute effectively to your community
More than just a personal growth guide, Uncluttered Faith presents a bold vision for the Church to collectively embrace minimalism and achieve its full potential. Experience Jesus’s teachings in a new way and begin owning less to unlock a richer, more fulfilling spiritual life.
A good resource.
The book is easy to read and understand.
I recommend this book.
Uncluttered Faith by Joshua Becker is a 4-star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Joshua Becker.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions shared here in this review are my own.
February 10, 2026
I admit that when I’m not backpacking, I’m not much of a minimalist. When I’m backpacking, or bike packing, or traveling in general, I’m VERY minimalist. But this book has me expanding areas in my life where I have reduced ‘stuff’. This book made me reexamine areas where I hadn’t thought my ‘stuff’ was any problem, and instead look at what I could gain through expanding the ‘streamlined’ areas in my life. Even though my ‘stuff’ isn’t putting me in debt, and we still give generously, I was led to reflect on the mental load exacted by inhabiting a space with too many things. I’m certainly starting very slow, but already am enjoying a greater peace at home, which in turn impacts my relationship with God.
I’ve followed Joshua Becker for many years, and identified with a story towards the end of Uncluttered Faith. Becker describes an encounter some years ago with a security escort, Gabriel, in Brazil, who remarked that while he had watched Becker talk all day about minimalism, he sensed that the message was about something more, that minimalism was Becker’s mission field, as his real passion was leading people to Christ. I’ve had that same sense as Gabriel over the years, and it’s exciting to see the link between minimalism and faith finally exposed and explored in Uncluttered Faith. I can’t wait to watch it ripple through our world that is desperately in need of this clarion call away from the false promises of consumerism, to a deeper faith that really will make a difference in our lives, and the lives of those around us.
I’ve followed Joshua Becker for many years, and identified with a story towards the end of Uncluttered Faith. Becker describes an encounter some years ago with a security escort, Gabriel, in Brazil, who remarked that while he had watched Becker talk all day about minimalism, he sensed that the message was about something more, that minimalism was Becker’s mission field, as his real passion was leading people to Christ. I’ve had that same sense as Gabriel over the years, and it’s exciting to see the link between minimalism and faith finally exposed and explored in Uncluttered Faith. I can’t wait to watch it ripple through our world that is desperately in need of this clarion call away from the false promises of consumerism, to a deeper faith that really will make a difference in our lives, and the lives of those around us.
February 15, 2026
Reading Uncluttered Faith by Joshua Decker felt deeply personal to me. Years ago, I read his decluttering book and began my own minimalist journey. My version of minimalism may not look like Joshua’s — and that’s okay — but it works for me and my family. I’ve been steadily letting go of things and learning to live with less, one step at a time.
What I didn’t realize until reading Uncluttered Faith was how much I needed the Christian perspective on decluttering. This book spoke to areas of my heart I didn’t even know were still holding on — not just to possessions, but to fears, expectations, and spiritual clutter. It helped me see that true simplicity isn’t only about what we remove from our homes, but what we release to God.
In fact, the message impacted me so deeply that I stayed up until 3:00 in the morning finishing the last half of the book. It touched many tender places in my life and gave language to feelings I hadn’t fully understood before.
I am so thankful Joshua followed his heart in writing this book. You can feel the care, honesty, and faith poured into every page. Uncluttered Faith is more than a guide to living with less — it’s an invitation to live lighter in spirit, more rooted in faith, and more aligned with what truly matters.
I’m grateful for this book and the way it continues to shape my journey.
What I didn’t realize until reading Uncluttered Faith was how much I needed the Christian perspective on decluttering. This book spoke to areas of my heart I didn’t even know were still holding on — not just to possessions, but to fears, expectations, and spiritual clutter. It helped me see that true simplicity isn’t only about what we remove from our homes, but what we release to God.
In fact, the message impacted me so deeply that I stayed up until 3:00 in the morning finishing the last half of the book. It touched many tender places in my life and gave language to feelings I hadn’t fully understood before.
I am so thankful Joshua followed his heart in writing this book. You can feel the care, honesty, and faith poured into every page. Uncluttered Faith is more than a guide to living with less — it’s an invitation to live lighter in spirit, more rooted in faith, and more aligned with what truly matters.
I’m grateful for this book and the way it continues to shape my journey.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was not my first encounter with Joshua Becker or the idea of minimalism. I read The More of Less several years ago and was challenged by his ideas to de-clutter. Uncluttered Faith takes a different approach as he weaves the ideas through the lens of biblical principles.
For those that are not familiar with his previous books, I would encourage you to define "minimalism" for yourself before you get too deep into the book. The push is for everyone to adopt a minimalist lifestyle to a certain extent, but that looks different for everyone...and he says as much in this book.
I very much enjoyed this book and how he used Scripture as a foundation for much of what he teaches around minimalism. He really gets down to the core of how culture has ultimately defined our current reality and how "stuff" has a stronghold on us. He makes the case through many verses from the Bible and the teachings of Jesus that it is impossible to grab hold of Him while holding on so tightly to the things of this world.
This book will challenge you beyond just getting rid of possessions and "stuff". It will force you to look at your worldview and take an introspective look at what is really important to you and how that is affecting our daily lives.
For those that are not familiar with his previous books, I would encourage you to define "minimalism" for yourself before you get too deep into the book. The push is for everyone to adopt a minimalist lifestyle to a certain extent, but that looks different for everyone...and he says as much in this book.
I very much enjoyed this book and how he used Scripture as a foundation for much of what he teaches around minimalism. He really gets down to the core of how culture has ultimately defined our current reality and how "stuff" has a stronghold on us. He makes the case through many verses from the Bible and the teachings of Jesus that it is impossible to grab hold of Him while holding on so tightly to the things of this world.
This book will challenge you beyond just getting rid of possessions and "stuff". It will force you to look at your worldview and take an introspective look at what is really important to you and how that is affecting our daily lives.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make and Impact in Your World: A Minimalist Book by Joshua Becker rates 5 stars from me.
In this book, the author, a well-known minimalist and former pastor, combines his two passions to make a compelling case for how embracing minimalism frees our time and money for what matters most of all, deepening our relationship with God and living a life of generosity and service to others as He intends us to do.
Through scripture, anecdotal stories, and research study results, this book opened my eyes and forced me to take a hard look at my life style and priorities. The book can be hard-hitting at times, but sometimes we need that to fully consider the points being made.
I appreciate this new to me view of minimalism, and highly recommend it to any Christian reader looking for a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God.
My sincere thanks to the author for writing the book, and to WaterBrook for allowing me access to a DRC through NetGalley. Publication is 2/10/26. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own and are freely given.
In this book, the author, a well-known minimalist and former pastor, combines his two passions to make a compelling case for how embracing minimalism frees our time and money for what matters most of all, deepening our relationship with God and living a life of generosity and service to others as He intends us to do.
Through scripture, anecdotal stories, and research study results, this book opened my eyes and forced me to take a hard look at my life style and priorities. The book can be hard-hitting at times, but sometimes we need that to fully consider the points being made.
I appreciate this new to me view of minimalism, and highly recommend it to any Christian reader looking for a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God.
My sincere thanks to the author for writing the book, and to WaterBrook for allowing me access to a DRC through NetGalley. Publication is 2/10/26. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own and are freely given.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Joshua Becker’s blog and YouTube channel have been on my radar for many years. I have always enjoyed how he talks about his faith in a welcoming way for non-Christians. With Uncluttered Faith, Joshua goes fully into the link between minimalism and Christian living.
For the Christian, Joshua challenges us, are we REALLY putting God first? or our money and stuff? How do we balance our privileged lives in the west with Jesus’ commands given originally to an impoverished people (even the rich young ruler would be poor by our current standards)? For the non-Christian, there are many people who think Christians don’t walk their talk…and they’re not completely wrong. We’re sinners just like everyone else.
I enjoyed the anecdotal stories Joshua included to illustrate each point. He does a good job making the concepts come alive and explaining parables in order to apply them to our lives. My thinking was challenged by this book, I am glad I read it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for providing this ebook for review.
For the Christian, Joshua challenges us, are we REALLY putting God first? or our money and stuff? How do we balance our privileged lives in the west with Jesus’ commands given originally to an impoverished people (even the rich young ruler would be poor by our current standards)? For the non-Christian, there are many people who think Christians don’t walk their talk…and they’re not completely wrong. We’re sinners just like everyone else.
I enjoyed the anecdotal stories Joshua included to illustrate each point. He does a good job making the concepts come alive and explaining parables in order to apply them to our lives. My thinking was challenged by this book, I am glad I read it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for providing this ebook for review.
February 10, 2026
I’m familiar with The Minimalist and Joshua Becker but I did not know his faith background. It was encouraging to read and I was interested to see his take on biblical principles and his views of minimalism.
I think this book is great for those who want to think more deeply on what it means to “sell our possessions and follow Jesus.” It’s a good starter to reflect on our faith and how that is evident in how we consume things.
Although, I was a little cautious about how sometimes minimalism itself was portrayed as equivalent to the gospel. I disagreed with some of those points but he writes to emphasize what the Bible is saying. It was a little unclear at times. I do believe it’s important to be intentional with everything we do. We are called to do everything for God’s glory. This takes great intention. But I don’t think you have to live a minimal lifestyle for this to be true. Sometimes we can overthink about our possessions—whether it’s too much or too little.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I think this book is great for those who want to think more deeply on what it means to “sell our possessions and follow Jesus.” It’s a good starter to reflect on our faith and how that is evident in how we consume things.
Although, I was a little cautious about how sometimes minimalism itself was portrayed as equivalent to the gospel. I disagreed with some of those points but he writes to emphasize what the Bible is saying. It was a little unclear at times. I do believe it’s important to be intentional with everything we do. We are called to do everything for God’s glory. This takes great intention. But I don’t think you have to live a minimal lifestyle for this to be true. Sometimes we can overthink about our possessions—whether it’s too much or too little.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
November 28, 2025
If you've read books on the minimalism movement, you'll be familiar with Joshua Becker. Not only has he had a prominent voice from nearly the beginning, but he also offers a unique perspective as a former Christian pastor. Having read his previous books, I was excited to read a book that is explicitly about the Christian faith, and I have to say that it exceeded my expectations. If you’re new to the idea of minimalism, this book certainly hits on all of the advantages of keeping possessions and wants small. For believers, this book excels even more by summarizing key highlights of this lifestyle and worldview, while providing biblical references and support that help drive the concepts home.
At the end of the day, Uncluttered Faith speaks to removing everything that can be in the way of our relationship with God, including stuff and the pursuit of more. Relayed in a compassionate yet compelling tone, it’s easy to see why the minimalist movement took off and why it still has a place today in a world that bombards us with unending advertising and disquieting dissatisfaction. Countering this noise with the Bible, Christian readers who may feel overwhelmed and are looking for a way to lead simple lives will enjoy that this book focuses on what’s most important. There is eternal value to living a life that is God-focused and others-focused, with decluttering aiding in that lifestyle by making room for generosity in our hearts and homes. If you’re looking for a straightforward and solid book about minimalism that is Gospel-centered, this book provides simple truth in an approachable manner.
Review link: https://christianshelves.blogspot.com...
Many thanks to WaterBrook & Multnomah and NetGalley for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
At the end of the day, Uncluttered Faith speaks to removing everything that can be in the way of our relationship with God, including stuff and the pursuit of more. Relayed in a compassionate yet compelling tone, it’s easy to see why the minimalist movement took off and why it still has a place today in a world that bombards us with unending advertising and disquieting dissatisfaction. Countering this noise with the Bible, Christian readers who may feel overwhelmed and are looking for a way to lead simple lives will enjoy that this book focuses on what’s most important. There is eternal value to living a life that is God-focused and others-focused, with decluttering aiding in that lifestyle by making room for generosity in our hearts and homes. If you’re looking for a straightforward and solid book about minimalism that is Gospel-centered, this book provides simple truth in an approachable manner.
Review link: https://christianshelves.blogspot.com...
Many thanks to WaterBrook & Multnomah and NetGalley for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Uncluttered Faith is about the intersection of minimalism and Christianity. Joshua Becker is both a pastor and the founder of the website Becoming Minimalist. Becker believes that God's design for Christians is to minimize their possessions so that we "can reach our full potential through Christ".
I have been following Becker for ten or more years through his blog and previous books. As a Christian, I enjoyed studying Biblical passages that encourage me to seek God's kingdom, not enlarging my own. As Christians in this modern consumerist society this book is needed to help us reflect on our lives. I highly recommend it for any Christian interested in deepening their faith walk.
I received a complementary advanced copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
I have been following Becker for ten or more years through his blog and previous books. As a Christian, I enjoyed studying Biblical passages that encourage me to seek God's kingdom, not enlarging my own. As Christians in this modern consumerist society this book is needed to help us reflect on our lives. I highly recommend it for any Christian interested in deepening their faith walk.
I received a complementary advanced copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
January 25, 2026
I found the author’s tips very helpful and I loved his stories of others that have changed their lives through minimalism. I’d never really given much thought of how a cluttered home creates chaos that takes away from what we truly value. I also love the scriptures he used to help support the minimalistic lifestyle. It all came together for me and I’m looking forward to removing the excess in my life to be able to have more time for what and who I value most.
“Abundance was no longer the amount of stuff I owned but having a full life with what mattered most to me.”
“We need much less than we think we need, and only when we own less can we learn that we need less.” -Maya Angelou
“Abundance was no longer the amount of stuff I owned but having a full life with what mattered most to me.”
“We need much less than we think we need, and only when we own less can we learn that we need less.” -Maya Angelou
October 19, 2025
In this book, Joshua Becker discusses how living more minimally aligns with Jesus’ teachings. For example, without excess things, we have more money to generously donate and fewer items to idolize. Owning less does not make a more person holier, but offers greater opportunity to develop a deeper faith. This book was easy to read with plenty of anecdotes and Bible verse references.
Thank you NetGalley and WaterBrook for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
Thank you NetGalley and WaterBrook for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
February 14, 2026
I have read many books on minimalism. They help you declutter and feel less stressed. But this book shows you the eternal benefits of minimalism and how to live like Jesus. Using Biblical examples and references, the author explains how minimalism is even spiritual and how practicing minimalism can affect others and the body of Christ. Wonderful material! Highly recommend!
February 10, 2026
Uncluttered Faith is extremely helpful in examining our life's contents. More importantly: Accessing and re-balancing our priorities, stuff and putting God first.
February 14, 2026
The best book by Joshua Becker so far! He does a great job of diving into the “why” of minimalism that leaves us with more resources for Kingdom goals. Highly recommend!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This book completely renewed my belief in a minimalist lifestyle and gets me so excited to experience even more joy because of my faith. He gently but passionately calls out the hypocrisy of excess in the modern Western church and bolsters his beliefs with tons of scripture. Will recommend to anyone who believes in Christ.
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