Hillsong Australia Podcast

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.


✨ Key Themes
  • Preparation over deprivation
  • The purpose of fasting: making space for God
  • 40 days as a pattern of transformation in Scripture
  • Personal devotion vs. religious routine
  • Living a “cross-shaped” life

📖 Scripture References
  • Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness
  • Moses on Mount Sinai (40 days)
  • Israel in the wilderness (40 years)
  • Elijah’s journey to Horeb (40 days)
  • Noah and the flood (40 days of rain)
  • 1 Corinthians 5 – “Celebrate the feast… without the leaven”
  • Galatians 5 – Fruit of the Spirit vs. works of the flesh
  • 1 John 4 – The nature of God’s love
  • “Take up your cross and follow me” (Gospels)
  • Psalm prayer: “Search me, O God…”

💬 Quotes
  • “Fasting isn’t the goal—it’s preparation for a feast.”
  • “This isn’t just about self-denial; it’s about joining the story.”
  • “Repentance isn’t about emotion—it’s about direction.”
  • “When God puts His finger on something, He also brings the power to change it.”
  • “The love of God is choosing to do good for someone who may not love you back.”

🚶 Next Steps
  • Choose one intentional way to prepare for Easter (fasting, prayer, or Scripture)
  • Ask God: “What are You wanting to transform in me?”
  • Practice daily repentance as simple direction change
  • Read a Gospel account leading up to Easter
  • Reflect on how you can live more like Jesus in everyday relationships

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The Hillsong Australia Podcast - Bringing Sunday into your everyday.

Each week, we dive deeper into the messages shared in our Hillsong Australia services, continuing the conversation through honest discussion and biblical insight. Together, we explore what it looks like to follow Jesus in our homes, workplaces, relationships, and leadership.

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We are believing for a move of God across our great nation — and this podcast is one way we stay connected as we follow Jesus together.