Two guys with minimal experience with Lent talk about how it's important to lean into Lent as a spiritual practice. We talk about some of its meanings and ancient background as well as how it can go beyond just giving up chocolate for a month.

Song: "Psalm 88" by Collin McSweeney & Zak Kratzer

Calendar by Laurence H. Stookey: 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0687011361/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_3quFCb2QRD4C5

Dictionary of Biblical Imagery:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830814515/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_FruFCbZBKXYXK 

Our long-time friend Ken Southgate stopped by to play some music and talk about a love that pushes us to go beyond ourselves! 

Song: Breathe On Me - Classic Hymn rearranged by Ken Southgate

Scriptures:

1 John 4, Luke 10 : 26 ( love God with all), John 13: 34-35

Love, The Ultimate Apologetic by Art Lindsley

https://www.amazon.com/Love-Ultimate-Apologetic-Christian-Witness/dp/0830834273 

Zak & Collin answer some worship leader-y questions. And have a quick songwriting contest based on listener ideas!

Song: "We're Not In This Alone" (a Song about God's work through the Church)

- By Zak Kratzer & Collin McSweeney (2019)

In spiritual warfare how do we discern who is speaking to us?

Our good friend Christy Duncan stopped by to share about her experiences. We talk about her book "Keeping Tally" and discuss how to tell whether that inner-voice is friend or foe. 

Keeping Tally: Illuminating the Lies That Imprison You

https://www.amazon.com/Keeping-Tally-Illuminating-Lies-Imprison/dp/163296175X 

Song: Blessed Assurance

Words: Fanny Jane Crosby Phoebe Palmer Knapp

Arrangement: Collin McSweeney (2019)

This episode is our facebook live-stream from January 31st 2019. We sing some songs and talk about our hopes and dreams for The HousePlants Podcast, while responding to some of your comments!