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Practicing CatholicAuthor: Augustine Institute
A weekly podcast for everyday holiness featuring real conversations and practical wisdom to arm you in the ordinary pursuit of sanctification. Join the Augustine InstitutesTaylor KempandDr. Scott Hefelfinger as they explore topics such as work, family life, prayer, and Catholic culture. Each episode encourages and equips you with timeless wisdom drawn fromScripture, the lives of the Saints, and the Tradition of the Church, offering practical ways to grow in holiness in the midst of daily life. Have a question or an idea for a future episode? Wed love to hear it! Click here: http://bit.ly/3IHWk5q Language: en Genres: Christianity, Education, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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What Are You Giving Up for Lent—and Why It Matters
Episode 25
Monday, 16 February, 2026
Lent is almost here, and the question returns every year: What should I give up—and what should I take on? In this episode of the Practicing Catholic Podcast, hosts Taylor Kemp and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger walk through how Catholics can approach Lent with intention, freedom, and joy. Together, they explore the three pillars of Lent—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—and share practical, lived examples of how these practices can shape family life, reorder desires, and make room for deeper intimacy with God. From navigating media and technology to forming children in generosity and prayer, this conversation offers a grounded, realistic approach to Lenten commitments. Whether you’re discerning your Lenten plan or looking to reframe Lent as an invitation rather than a burden, this episode will help you enter the season with clarity, humility, and hope. Want to go deeper this Lent? Check out these resources on Formed!How to Lent: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/1096760Foretold: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/1096357The Heart of Prayer with Bishop Andrew Cozzens: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/1473553 Have a question or topic idea for future episodes? Submit them here: http://practicingcatholicpodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
