Minimalism with Purpose: Owning Less to Live More with Joshua Becker

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron chats with Joshua Becker, author of Uncluttered Faith, founder of Becoming Minimalist, speaker, and longtime advocate for living with less in order to live more. Based in Peoria, Arizona; 26-year marriage; two adult children. They explore how owning less can deepen your faith, strengthen your marriage, and free up time, energy, and resources for what matters most—family, faith, and shared purpose. They also discuss the real-world realities of minimalism in marriage, practical compromises, and how technology and consumer culture influence our everyday choices. Key Takeaways How Joshua Becker’s personal journey led to a minimalist lifestyle and a faith-centered approach to possessions. How minimalism can strengthen marriages by aligning values and freeing up time for what truly matters. Strategies for couples to tackle decluttering together without resentment or conflict. The cultural factors behind rising consumerism and practical steps to resist overconsumption. 00:00: Introduction and Joshua’s perspective on happiness, meaning, and possessions 00:20: Podcast purpose and Joshua Becker’s background 02:00: Joshua’s bio and family 03:33: How minimalism started for Joshua; blog origin 04:36: Marriage and shared values; navigating differences 06:08: Realities of marriage when pursuing minimalism 07:56: Why minimalism is gaining traction in society 09:21: Broader economic and cultural factors fueling minimalism 10:21: The debt landscape and its relation to consumerism If you enjoyed the episode, please

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Minimalism with Purpose: Owning Less to Live More with Joshua Becker is an episode from Marriage After God by Aaron & Jennifer Smith.

This episode is 52:03 long.

This episode was published on Apr 2, 2026.

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