Fighting Materialism in a Materialistic World (with Jen Oshman) [The Deep Dish - Ep. 30]

Melissa and Courtney talk with Jen Oshman about the lie that our worth is measured by what we possess. They discuss why we try to fill a God-shaped hole with earthly things and how to recognize materialism in our lives. They talk about strategies to combat materialism, including inviting trusted friends into your financial decisions, seeking to be as generous to others as possible, and setting your heart on heavenly possessions rather than earthly ones. 📝ON THIS VIDEO: 0:00 Exploring materialism and covetousness in modern society 8:39 Finding contentment beyond materialism through eternal perspective 11:06 The parables of wealth, generosity, and true riches 15:26 Storing treasures in heaven through intentional stewardship 19:05 Exploring materialism's impact across different socioeconomic contexts 25:42 Radical generosity and stewardship in Christian life 28:50 The role of friendships in combating materialism 32:14 Choosing generosity over materialism and financial transparency 35:04 Exploring generosity and personal choices in everyday conversations 36:17 Living for heaven rather than earth 38:39 Viewing earthly life as temporary and heaven as home 40:16 Loving neighbors and preparing for heaven's glory 🔗RESOURCES MENTIONED: Heaven by Randy Alcorn - https://www.amazon.com/Heaven-Randy-Alcorn/dp/0842379428/?tag=thegospcoal-20 The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn - https://www.amazon.com/Treasure-Principle-Revised-Updated-Unlocking/dp/0735290326/?tag=thegospcoal-20 RELATED RESOURCES: Materialism, Money, and Me Culture - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/tgc-podcast/materialism-money-me-culture/ Materialism Is Easy to Decry and Hard to Avoid - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/materialism-easy-decry-hard-avoid/ Covetousness: The Sin Behind the Sin - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/deep-dish/covetousness-sin/ For more resources, visit our website. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/deep-dish/ ——— 🎁 Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together 📫 SIGN UP for exclusive content and updates for women: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/tgcwomen/#subscribe 🎧 Don’t miss an episode of “The Deep Dish” with Courtney Doctor and Melissa Kruger! ▫ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deep-dish/id1794426491 ▫ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1DQPjm9wmcZn63RtxrMFGL?si=ryUMMcdeRcWIII3VMX8FVg ✅ SUBSCRIBE: ▫ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegospelcoalition ▫ TGC Updates: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/newsletters/