A Little More Lent

About this episode

The episode discusses finding joy during Lent and deepening one's relationship with Jesus amidst challenges.

It’s a full house this week! Fr. Andy, Deacon Stan, and Anika Martens join Katie for a rich conversation as we continue diving into Lent. We’re talking about how to find joy in the midst of darkness, what it really means to walk through the desert season with intention, and how Lent can deepen, not drain, our relationship with Jesus. If you’ve ever struggled to balance sacrifice with hope, or wondered how to grow closer to Christ in the hard moments, this episode is for you. Find us on our So...

People in this episode

Host: Katie

Guests: Fr. Andy, Deacon Stan, Anika Martens

Topics covered

• Lent
• joy in darkness
• relationship with Jesus
• sacrifice and hope
• spiritual growth

Keywords

• Lent
• joy
• darkness
• sacrifice
• hope
• spirituality
• relationship with Jesus

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