Ep. 033 - Embracing Simplicity: Stewardship in a Material World. Feat. Michael Blue

Second Half Stewardship

In this episode we continue our conversation with Michael Blue about living simply and making spending decisions with God's Kingdom in mind.

Explore the counterintuitive nature of simplicity in the context of financial stewardship and how it aligns with seeking first the Kingdom of God. Michael draws on wisdom from Richard Foster's book Celebration of Discipline and Freedom of Simplicity, emphasizing that it's not just about frugality but cultivating an attitude of contentment.

The conversation unfolds with a real-life scenario involving oak trees on Michael's property, infected with oak wilt. The decision-making process becomes a profound lesson in seeking God's will and trusting His guidance in financial matters. Discover the importance of asking the question: How does this spending decision help me know God more and join in His work?

As we reflect on the challenges of living simply in a culture driven by consumerism, we highlight the transformative power of listening to God, being content, and waiting on His timing. Tune in for valuable insights that will inspire you to approach spending decisions with a heart inclined toward God's wisdom.

You can find show notes and resources for this episode at: https://secondhalfstewardship.com/episode/ep-33-embrace-simplicity

Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster: https://www.amazon.com/Celebration-Discipline-Special-Anniversary-Spiritual/dp/0062803883/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Freedom of Simplicity by Richard Foster: https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Simplicity-Richard-J-Foster/dp/0060628324/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1700663002&sr=8-1

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Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:27 What does it mean to live simply? 6:35 Wrestling with Simplicity 11:09 God's love surpasses our mistakes 14:22 Disclosures

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