Experience the fullness of God's promises through the power of minimalism
Rooted in the teachings of Jesus, Uncluttered Faith argues that true spiritual fulfilment and abundant life are found not in accumulation but in simplicity and generosity.
Weaving together personal stories, biblical teachings and practical advice, Becker shows how worldly treasures can hinder your relationship with God and your potential in His Kingdom. He shares his journey towards minimalism, a path he began nearly two decades ago that has since revealed numerous spiritual promises, emphasising that Jesus's teaching to give away possessions is not about deprivation, but rather the formula to experience purpose, passion, fulfilment and meaning, in this life.
Uncluttered Faith is more than a guide for your personal growth; it casts a bold vision for the Church to collectively embrace minimalism and reach its full potential, ultimately leading to a life that is not only personally fulfilling but also impactful for eternity.
Joshua 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.
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.
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.
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.