Earth Tones Podcast

Episode 30: One Hunger, Many Paths: Finding God in People During Lent and Ramadan

Ella Kuhn

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In this episode, I share a personal reflection on how I’ve been encountering God not only through prayer, scripture, or tradition, but through people.

As Ramadan and Lent unfold side by side, I’ve found myself paying attention to the quiet ways faith shows up in conversations, friendships, hospitality, and even moments of discomfort. These sacred seasons invite us to slow down, to notice, and to remember that God often meets us through one another.

This is a story about connection across traditions, about spiritual curiosity, and about learning that sometimes the clearest glimpse of the divine is reflected back through the humanity around us.

Whether you’re observing Ramadan, walking through Lent, exploring your faith, or simply feeling drawn toward something deeper, this conversation is an invitation to look for God in the ordinary moments and the people who cross your path.

In this episode, we explore:

  • What Ramadan and Lent have taught me about presence and humility
  • How God can reveal Himself through relationships and shared experiences
  • Letting go of rigid expectations of faith and embracing curiosity
  • Finding sacred meaning in everyday encounters
  • The beauty of spiritual rhythms across different traditions
  • Learning to see connection as a form of worship

Scriptures referenced: 

Deuteronomy 8: 2-3, 7-10 & Matthew 25: 34-40

Take a breath, settle in, and join me in reflecting on where God might be meeting you right now.

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