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Geoff and Cyd discuss the importance of joy in practicing Lent and its connection to a deeper relationship with God.

In this new episode, Geoff and Cyd explore joy as a crucial part of practicing Lent, making Lent worthwhile by creating space for a deeper connection with God. They begin with a gratitude practice, and then reflect on Hebrews 12:1–2 and “the joy set before Jesus" as he endured the cross. They link this to wilderness experiences and the concept of spiritual bypassing. Dive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident...

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Hosts: Geoff Holsclaw, Cyd Holsclaw

Topics covered

• joy
• Lent
• spiritual connection
• gratitude practice
• wilderness experiences
• spiritual bypassing

Keywords

• joy
• Lent
• spirituality
• gratitude
• Hebrews 12
• wilderness
• spiritual bypassing

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Books & works: Landscapes of the Soul

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