Listen "Choosing Contentment Over Consumerism This Christmas"
Episode Synopsis
We confront holiday consumerism and show how to raise grateful, kingdom-minded kids when the world sells more as the path to joy. Practical tools, Scripture, research, and family rhythms help us model contentment, generosity, and worship through Advent.• defining consumerism as a heart issue that shapes identity and trust• biblical warnings on the love of money and Demas’ drift• gratitude as the engine of contentment and enemy of consumerism• modeling contentment: parents’ spending and habits kids copy• Want Need Wear Read as a gift framework• tying gifts to stewardship, budgeting, and cheerful giving• low-cost giving traditions kids love and remember• serve-before-you-shop practices that reframe desire• Advent rhythms that center Christ’s humility and hope• teaching the why of enough and seeking the kingdom firstIf you are listening to this and this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend, a family member who's maybe in town with you for Thanksgiving or you're visiting, leave us a review and subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.Send any questions you want answered to [email protected] This podcast is presented by Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. You can learn more at waynechristian.org
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