Discontent is a tricky monster. It’s so easy to spot it in others, but easy to overlook in ourselves.
Chris Maxwell and I talk about what contentment is not (laziness or mediocrity), what it is (an inner peace), what causes so much discontentment, why contentment is essential for healthy lives and ministries, and so much more.
This is based on the content of Chris’ new book, Contentment: What You’re Searching for May Already Be Yours.
Coming Soon! ON DECK: Your Pastoral Succession Game Plan
Pastoral succession is something every church knows it will face, yet we do almost no preparation for it. So we don’t do it very well.
To step into this gap, we’ve created a webinar series called On Deck, Your Pastoral Succession Game Plan, which is coming on the five Tuesdays of September 2026 at 1pm ET (10am PT). Go to KarlVaters.com/OnDeck to sign up for our On Deck mailing list.
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Links
- Contentment: What You’re Searching for May Already Be Yours.
- The Bible Project
- KarlVaters.com/OnDeck
Bonus Content
How to Practice Contentment In Our Calling, with Chris Maxwell
In this bonus content with Chris Maxwell, we talk about 6 simple steps you can practice to overcome discontent and embrace the inner peace of contentment, including”
- Stay With God, Not Just the Goal
- Redefine Success
- Embrace Limits
- Celebrate the Ordinary
- Stay Curious, Not Competitive
- Let Joy Lead You
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Producer: Veronica Beaver
Editor: Phil Vaters
Music: Composed and performed by Jack Wilkins
Logo: by Solomon Joy
