About this episode
John and Victor discuss the true meaning of Lent and the importance of returning one's heart to God rather than just making surface-level sacrifices.
Lent is not about checking a box or proving how disciplined you can be. It is about bringing your whole heart back to God. In this episode, John and Victor reflect on what real conversion looks like and why simply giving something up is not the same as returning to the Lord. Drawing from Joel’s call to “rend your hearts, not your garments,” they challenge listeners to move beyond surface-level sacrifices and into true interior change. If you have ever treated Lent as routine or felt unsure how to make it meaningful, this conversation is an invitation to start again. Return with your whole heart, and let God do more than adjust your habits. Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John 👉https://selectinternationaltours.com/product/in-the-footsteps-of-st-john-paul-ii-pilgrimage-to-poland-with-john-edwards-and-fr-kacper-wojcieszko/ Launch a Life Changing Group for Men in Your Parish! ⛪️ http://www.justaguyinthepew.com Become a Partner in the Pew! 🤝 http://www.donorbox.org/pew DOWNLOADS📚 Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! http://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK
People in this episode
Host: John Edwards
Guest: Victor
Topics covered
- Lent
- spirituality
- conversion
- faith
- sacrifice
- interior change
Keywords
- Lent
- conversion
- sacrifice
- spiritual growth
- faith
- interior change
- John Edwards
- Victor
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Pope St. John Paul II, Just A Guy In The Pew, Select International Tours, Donorbox
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