Joshua Becker, MTh

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Author | Speaker | Founder and Editor — Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker is the founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less. His websites welcome over 1M readers each month and have inspired millions around the world to consider the practical benefits of owning fewer possessions and they have given them the practical help to get started. He is an international speaker and the USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of several books including The More of Less and Things That Matter. Joshua holds a master’s degree in theological studies and served as an ordained pastor for 15 years. He’s also the founder of The Hope Effect, a nonprofit changing how the world cares for orphans. A contributing writer to Forbes, Joshua has made media appearances in the Wall Street Journal, CBS Evening News, Focus on the Family & Carey Nieuwhof Leadership. He lives in Peoria, Arizona, with his wife and two adult children.

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Becoming Minimalist

You Can’t Buy Happiness, But You Can Invest in Purpose

Featured on: Thursday, April 9, 2026

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Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World: A Minimalist Book Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World: A Minimalist Book

Consumerism competes for our attention daily—from social media influences to ads on streaming services to our friends’ latest purchases. This obsessio...

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June 30, 2026

Kerby Anderson

Melting Pot

Roger Kimball writes about “The Hyphen and the Melting Pot.” It is an important article to read for those of us talking about immigration and assimilation.

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June 29, 2026

Kerby Anderson

Summer Jobs

Summer jobs for teenagers have been disappearing, and Harvard professor Roland Fryer has some explanations. He quickly dismissing many of the reasons given: AI, tariffs, and gas prices. He reminds us...

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June 26, 2026

Penna Dexter

Downplaying “Pride”

Although it’s Pride month, June hasn’t seen much LGBT hoopla here in Texas. The Washington Stand reports that throughout the country, such celebrating “has been dialed back to a stunning degree.” The...

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