Hey, homeschoolers! Pushing back against a consumerist culture is an issue all year but is on our minds even more during the holidays. My guest today has experience in teaching kids to combat consumerism with good old-fashioned hard work. I’ll introduce him after this message from our sponsor. Now programs.

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Podcast Guest: Keith Phillips

Keith Phillips is a former US Army helicopter pilot who, along with his wife Becky and their six children, is dedicated to building productive families and enduring Christian legacies. He introduces BUNKEYS, small DIY linked log cabin kits to America, promoting family unity through shared meaningful work. Keith believes in the power of family and community with work as the cornerstone and advocates for living a life of biblical producerism. I so enjoyed our conversation.

Takeaways

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  • Consumerism thrives on neglecting our inherent call to produce.
  
  
  
  

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  • Family work fosters cooperation and contributes to family unity.
  
  
  
  

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  • Saying no to passive entertainment encourages creativity in children.
  
  
  
  

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  • Boredom can lead to innovative play and activities.
  
  
  
  

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  • Fear of missing out drives consumerist behavior in children.
  
  
  
  

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  • Creating space for meaningful activities is essential for family bonding.
  
  
  
  

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  • Overcoming societal pressure is crucial for resisting consumerism.
  
  
  
  

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  • Hard work can replace addictive behaviors and foster fulfillment.
  
  
  
  

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  • Engaging in family projects teaches valuable life skills.
  
  
  
  

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  • Reading together strengthens family connections and shared experiences.
  
  
  
  

Resources

Keith’s Substack article on consumerism

Bunkies

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/5gBadT2mixwLThvz8GqI7z

Apple

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stay-at-work-home/id1762916088

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@TheStayatWorkHome?sub_confirmation=1

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/stayatworkhome

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/stayatworkhome

Read Aloud List

https://stay-at-work-home.ck.page/b3004580e4/index.js

See also my interview with Joshua Becker

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