Whether you’ve been praying and preparing for Lent since the Epiphany or you just realized you have less than a week to rid your house of chocolate, ready or not, the time is here. 

Never fear. Ascension always has your back. We put together a playlist of Ascension podcasts for your Lenten journey and titled this Spotify playlist 40 Podcasts for 40 Days. Lent is a time for renewal. It’s a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This playlist will lead you into the wilderness with Jesus, teach you the true meaning of Lent, and supplement your other practices. 

Don’t have Spotify? Scroll down to access the whole playlist on our website.

In the first few days of podcasts, Fr. Mike teaches us the purpose of Lent while Dr. Edward Sri guides us through the important practices we should implement during this time. You’ll learn tips on strategizing your 40 days from Jeff Cavins and six ideas for you to have the best Lent ever from Danielle Bean.

As your journey progresses and the excitement and drive you had at the beginning of this season begins to wear off, these podcasts will remind you of the importance of fasting, the power of Confession, and the true meaning of suffering. Fr. Josh Johnson walks us through the sadness we might feel halfway through the journey, while Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle teach us how to uproot sin. These podcasts equip you to battle temptation, grow in love with Christ, and work through this 40-day process. 

Finally, this playlist brings you through Holy Week. In the final days of Lent, these podcasts teach you to follow the Lord’s example he set forth during his Passion. You’ll learn why Judas betrayed Jesus, the role of hope during this time, and what our mission is now. Throughout this playlist, we’ll equip you with prayers and meditations that guide your heart and soul into the desert and closer to Christ. 

We encourage you to listen to this playlist, “like” it, share it with your friends, and experience a transformative Lent that God intends for you this year. We’re praying for you!

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1. The Purpose of Lent — The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
2. 3 Essential Practices for the Lenten Season — All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
3. What History Can Tell Us about Jesus (with Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio) — Every Knee Shall Bow
4. 6 Ideas for Your Best Lent Ever — Girlfriends
5. All About Lent: What’s Best for Your Soul This Year? — Ask Father Josh
6. Lent: Expect the Unexpected — All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
7. A Strategy for Lent — The Jeff Cavins Show
8. How to Start Strong and Stay Strong — The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
9. 5 Ways to Pray the Stations of the Cross — All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
10. Good Retreats, Prayer Scarves, and Resources for Lent — Ask Father Josh
11. Lent is a Process, Not an Event — The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
12. Spiritual Benefits of Fasting — Girlfriends
13. Between Two Years: The Spirit and The Flesh — The Jeff Cavins Show
14. Rendering Your Heart to God this Lent — All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
15. The Meaning of Suffering — The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
16. Battling Temptation — All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
17. Uprooting Deadly Sin — Every Knee Shall Bow
18. Responding to Untrue Words of Condolence and Celebrating During Lent — Ask Father Josh
19. Redeeming Conflict in Lent (with Dr. Ann Garrido) — Girlfriends
20. Taming the Beasts Within — All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
21. The Girlfriends Guide to Fasting — Girlfriends
22. Facing the Reality of Sin — Every Knee Shall Bow
23. How to Live This Lent for Others — The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
24. The Heart of Lent — All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
25. Acedia: The Noonday Devil — The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
26. Dealing with Depression of Acedia in Lent, Types of Fasting, and Distractions in Prayer — Ask Father Josh
27. 6 Ways to Brighten Your Day — Girlfriends
28. If Lent Doesn’t Make You Feel Good… — The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
29. 15 Things to Do in the Midst of Suffering — The Jeff Cavins Show
30. The Power of Confession — All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
31. Into the Night: Lent, Confession and Transformation — The Jeff Cavins Show
32. Fasting Can Change You Forever — The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
33. Do Not Weep for Me — All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
34. An Invitation to Pray: Holy Week Meditation — Ask Father Josh
35. The Role of Hope in Holy Week — The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
36. Why Judas Betrayed Jesus — All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
37. 3 Ideas for Holy Week — Girlfriends
38. Why Did Jesus Have to Die? (with Dr. Edward Sri) — Every Knee Shall Bow
39. Our Lord’s Example During Holy Week — The Jeff Cavins Show
40. Christ’s Seven Last Words — All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri