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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.
243 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2026
About the author
Joshua Becker
27 books847 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.
April 17, 2026
Okay - so if you're very triggered by minimalists or not ready to feel convicted - this might feel preachy to you. But I think this book caught me at a really pivotal point in my life and so I actually gobbled it up. I also think it reads better via audiobook than print, because it's like a bunch of mini bite-sized sermons.
Joshua Becker takes the angle of approaching the case for strategic minimalism (not owning NOTHING, but basically making efforts to only own what you actually use) from the Bible, using Jesus as the example - which is kind of a unique take that I haven't heard from anyone in the minimalism thought leader space before. But Becker's totally right - Jesus was probably the ultimate minimalist and encouraged his disciples to "leave their nets," has that interaction with the rich young ruler, encouraging us "not to build bigger barns," and also just kind of lives a life of abundance, by example.
Becker also identifies "the great American sin" as consumerism and materialism - that society has become pretty obsessed with owning the biggest house, the nicest car, the most expensive bag. But we all intuitively also know that hedonic adaptation is so real - that it's really fun and fulfilling for like 5 seconds, and then we're like, "onto the next!"
He also clarifies that minimalism isn't really about reducing and limiting yourself, it's actually about gaining more of what you probably value more - time, relationships, peace, less stress, less burden on your family if you die, etc.
Favorite quotes:
"The less you own, the easier it is to travel through life."
"You can't take up your cross if your arms are full of your possessions."
"A great harvest does not have to result in bigger barns."
Joshua Becker takes the angle of approaching the case for strategic minimalism (not owning NOTHING, but basically making efforts to only own what you actually use) from the Bible, using Jesus as the example - which is kind of a unique take that I haven't heard from anyone in the minimalism thought leader space before. But Becker's totally right - Jesus was probably the ultimate minimalist and encouraged his disciples to "leave their nets," has that interaction with the rich young ruler, encouraging us "not to build bigger barns," and also just kind of lives a life of abundance, by example.
Becker also identifies "the great American sin" as consumerism and materialism - that society has become pretty obsessed with owning the biggest house, the nicest car, the most expensive bag. But we all intuitively also know that hedonic adaptation is so real - that it's really fun and fulfilling for like 5 seconds, and then we're like, "onto the next!"
He also clarifies that minimalism isn't really about reducing and limiting yourself, it's actually about gaining more of what you probably value more - time, relationships, peace, less stress, less burden on your family if you die, etc.
Favorite quotes:
"The less you own, the easier it is to travel through life."
"You can't take up your cross if your arms are full of your possessions."
"A great harvest does not have to result in bigger barns."
May 2, 2026
Although there are some great challenges for a Christian who needs to declutter or have embraced consumerism I found this book a mess. Mixing minimalism with the Bible does not sit well with me. Calling Jesus and John the Baptist for minimalists was an absolute low.
I have a lot of respect for Becker and his work. But I think this book took it all too far. His book Minimalist home was much better.
I have a lot of respect for Becker and his work. But I think this book took it all too far. His book Minimalist home was much better.
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.
March 11, 2026
This book is phenomenal. Digestible, practical and extremely relevant for any Christian living in an American culture always looking to more to satisfy.
Tons of food for thought here about stewardship, focusing on the things of God, and freeing up capacity for relationship to others.
Tons of food for thought here about stewardship, focusing on the things of God, and freeing up capacity for relationship to others.
February 25, 2026
My oldest sister, Vicki introduced me to Joshua Becker years ago. Although I do not consider myself a minimalist, I do love a clean and organized home, where I know where things are so I can quickly get them when I need them or put them away where they belong.
I liked how his emphasis was on how if our life is not cluttered with things, we can have a better relationship with God. He does a great job of relating all things to Scripture and chapters 12 and 14 were my favorites
I have a tendency to grumble about work, as I wish I could just not work! LOL or stay home and someone else provide for me. This chapter reminded me that, "The Root of Evil is the Fruit of Labor. The Bible makes it clear that in 1 Timothy that "anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. To provide for one's own family as is commanded, one has to earn a living."
In the chapter about being generous it said, " According to one study, only 10 % of American evagelicals tithe (that is give 10 percent to their church), and half gave less than $250.00 per year to church and charity combined. Now Christians tend to give about 40% more to charity than non-Christians, so there's cause for celebration, but still it's clear that we could be doing so much better."
WOW! That blew me out of the water!
I enjoyed Becker's book and would recommend it!
I liked how his emphasis was on how if our life is not cluttered with things, we can have a better relationship with God. He does a great job of relating all things to Scripture and chapters 12 and 14 were my favorites
I have a tendency to grumble about work, as I wish I could just not work! LOL or stay home and someone else provide for me. This chapter reminded me that, "The Root of Evil is the Fruit of Labor. The Bible makes it clear that in 1 Timothy that "anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. To provide for one's own family as is commanded, one has to earn a living."
In the chapter about being generous it said, " According to one study, only 10 % of American evagelicals tithe (that is give 10 percent to their church), and half gave less than $250.00 per year to church and charity combined. Now Christians tend to give about 40% more to charity than non-Christians, so there's cause for celebration, but still it's clear that we could be doing so much better."
WOW! That blew me out of the water!
I enjoyed Becker's book and would recommend it!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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.
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.
May 17, 2026
Joshua Becker comes along side the reader to deep dive into what the Bible says about possessions, the pleasures of this world, and where we are often distracted by the cares of this world. Loved getting to go deep into what Jesus says and see many parables in a convicting new light. You know that Jesus talks about money and material things but my understanding of and conviction about it has deepened as a result of this book.
Highly recommend but beware, you’ll be tossing stuff out of your house.
Highly recommend but beware, you’ll be tossing stuff out of your house.
February 17, 2026
Brilliant provocation to free up your time and your resources
Using sound biblical principles Joshua Becker builds solid reasoning to embark on a decluttering of, not only our closets but our time. Freeing up what is most important, investing time with those most loved, God, family, friends, instead of spending time accumulating, cleaning and shopping. An inspiring read that will have you getting rid of ‘stuff’ even before you’ve finished.
Using sound biblical principles Joshua Becker builds solid reasoning to embark on a decluttering of, not only our closets but our time. Freeing up what is most important, investing time with those most loved, God, family, friends, instead of spending time accumulating, cleaning and shopping. An inspiring read that will have you getting rid of ‘stuff’ even before you’ve finished.
March 13, 2026
This is a good book challenging the consumer culture in which western Christians live. Becker gives many spiritual reasons for Christians to embrace a minimalist lifestyle. He also shares many of the spiritual lessons he and others have learned from taking on the lifestyle. One insight is finding out what really matters in life. This book may be challenging for some but it really draws our attention to what it may mean to be in the world but not of it. I highly recommend the book.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent review.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent review.
February 18, 2026
This book is so inspiring and convicting. It was exactly what I needed in my decluttering journey. Joshua Becker has such a cool perspective on how minimalism intertwines with faith and how it actually allows us to serve the lord better and more impactfully. I will be reading this one again in the future for sure!
April 28, 2026
Much more powerful and convicting than I expected. Some amazing gems of wisdom in owning less to know God more. Worth taking some time to reflect on messages and meanings while reading.
May 6, 2026
If you're familiar with minimalism, there is no new content; if you're not, the principles are bang on. How he framed it as 'uncluttered faith', didn't work for me.
February 17, 2026
Amazing. Soils review of how the scriptures apply. An abridged version of the Becker method at end of the book.
Messages offer really make me think about my relationship to stuff and what is blocking me from people and the Spirit.
Messages offer really make me think about my relationship to stuff and what is blocking me from people and the Spirit.
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!
March 14, 2026
Thought provoking. I think this one will require re-reading to really let its message sink in.
May 2, 2026
This book is excellent. I’ve struggled for years to declutter and thanks to finding my purpose through this book I am finally making progress. I highly recommend reading this book if you too want to live intentionally and free from the need to constantly consume.
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!
March 13, 2026
This book released just as I was starting a “40 Days of Less” inspired by someone on Instagram. It was a good companion as I am in the process of decluttering 820 items from our house. Easy to read. Both challenges and encourages.
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.
April 12, 2026
Joshua Becker makes a strong case that if you declutter and let go of things of the world, you have more time for God. Sometimes we need to just realize we get "cumbered about" by many things, and to make time for God and relationships in our lives. He dives into Bible verses...he is a pastor after all. I would recommend this to all of my Christian friends.
Reading it, I realized that I needed to go help a friend and did, so that was good.
Reading it, I realized that I needed to go help a friend and did, so that was good.
March 18, 2026
Am astonishing and astounding audiobook. Thank you for writing this
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
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.
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 11, 2026
Uncluttered Faith by Joshua Becker
Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World: A Minimalist Book
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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.
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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.
April 29, 2026
When I first learned about Joshua Becker’s Uncluttered Faith, I expected a sort of theological Marie Kondo message, urging me to jettison peripheral faith matters, stick to the Gospel, and just get along with everyone. Then I read the first chapter and thought, “Oh, this is a book about decluttering and minimalism.”
Well, maybe… But even though Becker is a self-described minimalist, I would suggest that this latest offering is actually about consumerism and serves as a much-needed exposé of the church’s disordered loves. We love our stuff so much because we love our Lord too little.
Therefore, the book doesn’t endorse pitching your couch and sitting on the floor just for the sake of owning less. You won’t be asked to line up all your spatulas and ask which one sparks the most joy. What you will be challenged to do is to ask yourself how your attitude about money and possessions aligns with the teachings of Jesus.
Fortunately, Becker steers clear of the inherent danger of turning simplicity into a brand of prosperity gospel in which minimalism guarantees the believer an abundant life. Instead, the numerous testimonials from Becker’s clients and friends describe their life on the other side of obedience to God and the spiritual blessings that come with freedom from enslavement to this world.
Christians who are not burdened down by the things they own are more available to serve God in ways that matter. Too, the demonstration of our belief that God really will provide for us is a powerful affirmation of our faith. “The more effort society puts into accumulating more and more things, the greater our opportunity to stand out as a city on a hill when we reject all of it.” A life of uncluttered faith invites committed Christians into a life with less greed and anxiety and with greater purpose, freedom, generosity, and personal growth.
Well, maybe… But even though Becker is a self-described minimalist, I would suggest that this latest offering is actually about consumerism and serves as a much-needed exposé of the church’s disordered loves. We love our stuff so much because we love our Lord too little.
Therefore, the book doesn’t endorse pitching your couch and sitting on the floor just for the sake of owning less. You won’t be asked to line up all your spatulas and ask which one sparks the most joy. What you will be challenged to do is to ask yourself how your attitude about money and possessions aligns with the teachings of Jesus.
Fortunately, Becker steers clear of the inherent danger of turning simplicity into a brand of prosperity gospel in which minimalism guarantees the believer an abundant life. Instead, the numerous testimonials from Becker’s clients and friends describe their life on the other side of obedience to God and the spiritual blessings that come with freedom from enslavement to this world.
Christians who are not burdened down by the things they own are more available to serve God in ways that matter. Too, the demonstration of our belief that God really will provide for us is a powerful affirmation of our faith. “The more effort society puts into accumulating more and more things, the greater our opportunity to stand out as a city on a hill when we reject all of it.” A life of uncluttered faith invites committed Christians into a life with less greed and anxiety and with greater purpose, freedom, generosity, and personal growth.
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.
March 11, 2026
I'm a Joshua Becker fan, I like his message and he has a relatable and easygoing quality that make his videos appealing. He's also an engaging writer and I've read and enjoyed all of his other books. But he has made his mark on the minimalism world by (mostly) keeping his religious views out of it and he should probably go back to that. Becker oversteps the mark here. I picked it up knowing that he was going to tie minimalism into Christianity, so I was prepared. And I think that Becker—who heads up a foundation that helps orphans—is a genuinely good, helpful person and minimalism was integral to his journey.
The problem is that this book is littered with quotes from the Bible and preachings from Jesus that one must GIVE UP ALL THEIR BELONGINGS. Not half. Not 70% (as Becker has often said he and his wife gave up) but ALL. Becker—who lives in a nice house, has not one but two cars (he's done vlogs on this), appliances, clothes, and the usual trappings (albeit likely less of them than the average American), is clearly not taking Jesus' advice. Numerous times, he hammers home that Jesus did not mean to give up everything metaphorically, but quite literally. So I didn't understand the entire point of the book since Becker himself has not done that.
The problem is that this book is littered with quotes from the Bible and preachings from Jesus that one must GIVE UP ALL THEIR BELONGINGS. Not half. Not 70% (as Becker has often said he and his wife gave up) but ALL. Becker—who lives in a nice house, has not one but two cars (he's done vlogs on this), appliances, clothes, and the usual trappings (albeit likely less of them than the average American), is clearly not taking Jesus' advice. Numerous times, he hammers home that Jesus did not mean to give up everything metaphorically, but quite literally. So I didn't understand the entire point of the book since Becker himself has not done that.
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