What the heck is Lent?! After being introduced to it through talkback radio, Petra decided to go in search of what Lent is all about. If you're curious about what this time of the year is all about, by all means come along!

In this episode of Sunday Sanctuary, Petra's first stop was to talk to the pride of Tairua, Strahan Coleman. You've likely heard Strahan on the show before, and this time he helped to unpack why Lent is about more that just fasting or "behaviour modification". Find Strahan's project Commoners Communion and his book 'Thirsting' here

After a reflection on communion, and some waiata/songs, Petra also catches up with Producer Sam who provides an update on part of his life that seems to be aligning with the themes of Lent. 

Haere mai!

Music:

• Emotional Intelligence by Chaos in the CBD (played at the end of the intro)
• Frolic by Jake Xerxes Fussel (played to end Strahan's interview)
• Slowdown by Brad Stank
• Hunger by Florence and the Machine (played during communion)
• Les Petits Gris by Khruangbin (played during the candle reflection)
• Sinnerman by Nina Simone
• Zionsville by Khruangbin (played at the end of Sam's conversation
• Interlude by Julie Byrne (played during the benediction)