Ep 13: The Real Work of Lent with Father Demetrios Kazakis

When many people think about Lent, the focus immediately goes to food… what we’re giving up, what’s on our plate, and whether we’re “keeping the fast.”But the fast was never meant to stop there.In this episode, I sit down with Father Demetrios Kazakis of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Paul in Hempstead, NY, for a thoughtful conversation about the deeper purpose of Lent and what the Church is actually inviting us into during this season.We talk about why fasting is about far more than diet, how repentance and spiritual guidance shape the Lenten journey, and what it really means to move forward when we stumble along the way.Whether you’re fully keeping the fast, struggling through it, or just trying to understand what Lent is really about, I know this conversation will encourage you as it did me.If this episode blessed you, please follow the podcast and share it with someone who might need this reminder during Lent 🙏Always remember to keep Christ first.
He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life! ☦️TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Introduction
01:51 – What Is the Real Goal of Lent?
05:40 – Why the Fast Is More Than Food
10:26 – What Fasting Teaches Us Spiritually
12:30 – The Connection Between Fasting and Repentance
15:47 – The Role of a Spiritual Father During Lent
20:55 – How Do We Know We’re Moving in the Right Direction?
24:04 – Common Pitfalls People Experience During Lent
28:14 – What a Fruitful Lent Should Produce by Pascha#GreatLent #OrthodoxChristianity #LentenJourney #OrthodoxFaith #Orthodoxy