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Celebration Church Podcast
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Celebration Church Podcast
Lent Weekly Podcast — Week 1
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In this week’s podcast, Jennifer Davis is joined by Pastor Mike Day and Associate Pastor Melissa Perry to reflect on the start of Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday and moving into the Week 1 sermon on the temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4).
They talk about what Lent is, why the Church sets aside these 40 days (excluding Sundays), and how this season helps us prepare our hearts for Easter by going deeper with Christ.
The conversation also explores the purpose of fasting—not as an act of willpower or religious performance, but as a way to intentionally make space for prayer, Scripture, and reflection. Pastor Mike shares practical ideas for fasting, while Melissa highlights how Lent becomes especially meaningful when we pair fasting with time alone with Jesus rather than simply “giving something up.”
As they discuss Jesus’ temptation, the group discusses how temptation is often normalized in everyday life, especially through things like social media and constant access through our phones. They emphasize that Jesus’ response gives us hope: He recognized lies, trusted the Father, and held to the truth.
The episode closes with encouragement for anyone struggling—reminding listeners that God’s grace, forgiveness, and redemption are always available, even when we fail—and an invitation to join the church’s daily Lent devotions on the podcast, written by church family members and read by staff.