Contentment Podcast Episodes

Part 1 of 2

Contentment is not the ability to do without. Rather, it is possessing all that matters. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Tom Waldbeser and Isaac Funk present this possession from which contentment is a byproduct.

Contentment is:

• A state of mind.
• Being satisfied.
• A learned experience.

Contentment is hindered by:

• Entitlement.

Contentment comes by way of:

• Understanding our limitations.
• Managing our expectations.
• Abiding in Jesus.
• Knowing God.
• Taking our pain to God.
• Offloading our desires onto God.

Contentment brings about:

• Thanksgiving.
• A lifestyle whereby we live within our means.
• A relinquishing of control.
• A reduced anxiety about tomorrow.

Part 2 of 2

The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want. This classic Bible verse from the Psalms sums up the whole of contentment.  Yet, there are some well-worn pitfalls. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Tom Waldbeser and Isaac Funk address these and how they can be avoided.

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Further Information

Unmet Expectations Resources
In this section, you will find a number of resources that speak into the topic of unmet expectations.

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