March 02, 2026

Faith is Not a Product

30 minutes

We've all felt it — that restless sense that something's missing, that maybe a better church would fix it. So we start shopping around. But here's the thing: when we bring our consumer mindset with us, no new building or better band is going to solve what's actually going on inside us.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we're going to dig into how consumerism creeps into our faith without us even noticing — and what Jesus actually says about it. This isn't about guilt. It's about finding something way better than anything you can shop for.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

A shockingly familiar definition of consumerism that will stop you cold

3 ways consumerism quietly shapes how you think about church

What Jesus actually taught about consumerism and material desire

Practical ways to stop feeding the consumer mindset in your own faith

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From this episode:

“When we approach our Christian faith, experience and responsibilities as consumers rather than seeing it as an all-encompassing way of life, a lifestyle... and a fully interpretive set of beliefs and values, then our church and Christianity becomes just one more brand or product we consume along with Amazon, Apple, Starbucks, Facebook… and all too deeply, it’s how we express our identity too.”

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Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina

Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing

The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE

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