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Crystal Sparks' PodcastAuthor: Crystal Sparks
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206. [Lent Study] Lust, Gluttony, And The Lie Of More
Friday, 3 April, 2026
Lust and gluttony don’t start in your body, they start in your story about what will finally make you feel okay. We go after the deeper question behind the habits: what am I trying to soothe, and what am I willing to cross to get it?We pick up our Lent teaching series on the seven deadly sins by naming why these two are so persistent. Drawing from John Cassian, Augustine, and Aquinas, we talk about why lust and gluttony are “long wars” and why they often drive the excuses behind other struggles. You’ll hear a reframing that cuts through shallow definitions: lust isn’t only sexual sin, and gluttony isn’t only overeating. Gluttony is consuming a good thing beyond its purpose to medicate pain or insecurity. Lust is craving fulfillment in a way that bypasses God’s will, timing, or boundaries.From dopamine shopping and information overload to validation chasing, relationship dependency, and achievement obsession, we apply ancient wisdom to modern patterns with a clear goal: move from the city of man, where we try to fix ourselves with man-made steps, to the City of God, where we live by the Spirit and the blood of Jesus. We close with Galatians 2 and a simple, searching practice: ask what love requires of you right now.My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and equips you to accomplish your dreams and goals!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookFollow me on TikTok
