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Penance: The Desert Where God Transforms Us
February 18th, 2026 | 40 mins 33 secs
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Suffering is where transformation begins, but what does that have to do with Lent?
In this Ash Wednesday episode of Draw Near, Fred and Kara explore the meaning of penance, the purpose of the desert season, and how suffering can become a place of spiritual growth that leads toward resurrection. Why does Lent begin with ashes and words about death? How does penance train the heart? And how does the journey through sacrifice open us to new life in Christ?