Episode 51: Thunderstruck

Episode 51: Thunderstruck

From Desert Fathers with Bishop Erik Varden by Exodus 90

December 17, 2025 · 14 min

About this episode

This episode explores the transformative power of God as described by St. Benedict, encouraging listeners to embrace a life of prayer and asceticism.

Imagine a voice that shakes the heavens. A light that makes you radiant from within. That’s what St. Benedict wants us to experience. This week, we hear about the divine thunder and deifying light that rouses us into the fullness of life. God doesn’t just illuminate our path, He transforms us into His image. Let’s reflect on what that means for you. __________ This January, take up the example of the Fathers and embrace a life of prayer, asceticism, and fraternity. Leave behind the pharaohs and idols that keep you enslaved and take up the journey to the promised land. Join tens of thousands of men from all around the world for the Exodus 90 Challenge. We start January 5th, 2026. Download the Exodus 90 app or visit exodus90.com to learn more. Visit desertfathers.com to join our email newsletter for updates and reflections. __________ We owe a special thanks to our partners. Desert Fathers with Bishop Erik Varden is... • 🦉...written by Bishop Erik Varden. You can follow Bishop Varden on his blog • 🎥 ...produced by EWTN • 🧡...and brought to you by Exodus 90. Download the Exodus 90 app today! ________

People in this episode

Host: Bishop Erik Varden

Topics covered

  • divine transformation
  • spirituality
  • prayer
  • asceticism
  • Christian life

Keywords

  • St. Benedict
  • divine thunder
  • deifying light
  • Exodus 90 Challenge
  • spiritual transformation

Sponsors

Exodus 90

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EWTN

Books & works: St. Benedict

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