Listen "The Impact of Consumerism on Disciple Making Part 4: Demands of Consumerism"
Episode Synopsis
We’ve learned a lot about consumerism so far. Notably, its three tenets, 1. Satisfaction Can Be Purchased 2. Purchasing Power is Found in Systems 3. System Participation Demands Our Identity
3 Demands of Consumers:
I must get what I want NOW. (DoorDash, everything!)
I must get what I want MY WAY. (Burger King)
I must be able to RETURN what I actually don’t want and TRY AGAIN (at your expense). (Amazon)
Takeaway: Consumers have demands because they believe the product will satisfy.
Action Step: Consider the demands you are making on your faith community. Ask the question are you a consumer or an stakeholder in your local church? (Understanding without changing never leads to growth.)
Show Notes:
Romans 5:8
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/consumerism-demands
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
The Reclamation Podcast
3 Demands of Consumers:
I must get what I want NOW. (DoorDash, everything!)
I must get what I want MY WAY. (Burger King)
I must be able to RETURN what I actually don’t want and TRY AGAIN (at your expense). (Amazon)
Takeaway: Consumers have demands because they believe the product will satisfy.
Action Step: Consider the demands you are making on your faith community. Ask the question are you a consumer or an stakeholder in your local church? (Understanding without changing never leads to growth.)
Show Notes:
Romans 5:8
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/consumerism-demands
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
The Reclamation Podcast
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