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Episode: Episode 175 – Lent Is Not Just Giving Up Chocolate
Description: Is Lent actually a historic Christian practice… or did we just turn it into a 40 day sugar detox?
In this episode, the guys unpack what Lent really is, what it means, and why Christians have observed it for centuries. They talk about the church calendar, fasting, repentance, spiritual discipline, and why the number 40 keeps showing up in Scripture. It is less about chocolate and more about formation.
They also get honest about how Lent plays out in modern church culture. Is it meaningful? Performative? Confusing? Somewhere in between? This conversation looks at faith, leadership, family rhythms, and everyday discipleship without as...