{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Hillsong Australia Podcast","title":"S1E16: '40 Days of Deeper Devotion': A Conversation","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5cef0eb0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2789,"description":"What if Lent isn’t about restriction—but preparation? In this episode, Katie Schrack and Duncan Corby unpack the deeper meaning behind the 40 days leading to Easter, reframing it as a season of intentional transformation. As we journey toward the cross and resurrection, we’re invited to participate in the story of Jesus—not just observe it.\n\n✨ Key Themes\nPreparation over deprivation\nThe purpose of fasting: making space for God\n40 days as a pattern of transformation in Scripture\nPersonal devotion vs. religious routine\nLiving a “cross-shaped” life\n\n📖 Scripture References\nJesus’ 40 days in the wilderness\nMoses on Mount Sinai (40 days)\nIsrael in the wilderness (40 years)\nElijah’s journey to Horeb (40 days)\nNoah and the flood (40 days of rain)\n1 Corinthians 5 – “Celebrate the feast… without the leaven”\nGalatians 5 – Fruit of the Spirit vs. works of the flesh\n1 John 4 – The nature of God’s love\n“Take up your cross and follow me” (Gospels)\nPsalm prayer: “Search me, O God…”\n\n💬 Quotes\n“Fasting isn’t the goal—it’s preparation for a feast.”\n“This isn’t just about self-denial; it’s about joining the story.”\n“Repentance isn’t about emotion—it’s about direction.”\n“When God puts His finger on something, He also brings the power to change it.”\n“The love of God is choosing to do good for someone who may not love you back.”\n\n🚶 Next Steps\nChoose one intentional way to prepare for Easter (fasting, prayer, or Scripture)\nAsk God: “What are You wanting to transform in me?”\nPractice daily repentance as simple direction change\nRead a Gospel account leading up to Easter\nReflect on how you can live more like Jesus in everyday relationships\n\n🔗 Links\nJoin a Hillsong location near you this Easter\nVisit: hillsong.com/australia\nPodcast: https://linktr.ee/HillsongAusPodcast","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/eykYjGcTPC5Wa8qzCs8D1GWDCHTB_bfYIcjRFd9McpE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80Njli/MDk1MTYwMGYxMGM3/MzRmMTc4ODE0Yjc0/Y2Q5MC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}