Episode 560: #560 Untangling Your Faith While Decluttering Your Home: An Honest Conversation

April 11, 2023

In today’s episode Kathi dives deep with author Amberly Neese, as they discuss how their clutter journeys and spiritual journeys collide. Feeling guilty about getting rid of things we no longer need, or being paralyzed by the fear of needing more in the future, reveals what we believe about the goodness of God and how much we can trust Him to provide for us.

How do we untangle our faith while working through our cluttered closets?

Recognize how God provides for our needs – often through the generosity of other people.
Take the words “bad” and “good” out of the conversation in regards to buying. Recognize the patterns and make different choices in the future.
Think of the person who will receive the items you donate and pray for them.
Keep what you use, and be okay without the excess. A house with less clutter allows for more peace and joy.

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About Our Guests

Amberly Neese

Speaker, Humorist, Emcee, Bible Study Author, Professor

Abingdon Publishers, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Grand Canyon University

Amberly Neese is a speaker, humorist, emcee, and encourager with a passion for “GRINspiring” others. She is currently on two national tours, writes Bible studies with Abingdon Publishers, and tries to save the world one coupon at a time. With a master’s degree from Biola University, Neese serves as a professor at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University. She and her husband, Scott, have two adult children and live in Prescott, Arizona, where they enjoy the great outdoors, the Food Network, and all things Star Wars.

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Untangling Faith: Reclaiming Hope in the Questions Jesus Asked
Amberly Neese's six-week Bible Study focusing on questions Jesus asked in the New Testament.
Ready for Anything
Book mentioned in the episode.
Christianbook
Book retailer mentioned as a resource.
Cokesbury
Bookstore resource mentioned in the episode.
Banana Clips
1980s fun item mentioned during the discussion.
The Best of Poison
Music reference from the 1980s mentioned by guests.
Bananarama
1980s music group mentioned for fun context.
The Bangles
Another 1980s music act referenced.
The Clutter-Free Home
Book by Kathi Lipp mentioned as a decluttering favorite.
Clutter Free for Life
Clutter Free for Life program mentioned by Kathi.
“These aren’t the droids you’re looking for” on YouTube
YouTube video quoted during the episode.

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