Episode 74: Lent Reviewed

Lent comes around every year—and most of us approach it the same way:“What are you giving up?”But what if that question is missing the point?In this episode, Nick and Mitch break down what fasting actually is, why it matters, and how most Catholics misunderstand it. They talk about the difference between giving up bad habits and true fasting—and why real fasting changes your heart, not just your habits.🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:➡️ Why “giving something up” isn’t the full picture of Lent➡️ The real purpose of fasting (and why it has to be a good thing)➡️ How fasting reveals your deeper hunger for God➡️ Why most men approach Lent like self-improvement instead of transformation➡️ Practical ways to live the “spirit of Lent” dailyA lot of men treat Lent like a spiritual New Year’s resolution.Cut something out. White-knuckle it for 40 days. Go back to normal after Easter.But that’s not what Lent is for.Fasting isn’t about proving something to yourself—it’s about putting yourself in a place of hunger so you remember what actually satisfies you.When you feel that hunger—physically, mentally, spiritually—it starts to show you something deeper:You need God more than you think you do.📥 Learn More➡️ Crafted for More Mentorship (Nick Clune)https://www.craftedformore.com🔔 Stay Connected➡️ Subscribe for conversations helping Catholic men become who God made them to be.➡️ Comment below: What are you fasting from this Lent—and why?➡️ Share this episode with a brother who’s trying to take Lent seriously.📌 Hashtags#HeyBrotherPodcast#CatholicMen#Lent#CatholicLent#Fasting#CatholicFaith#ChristianMen#CatholicLife#Discipline#SpiritualGrowth🎥 Chapters0:00 Intro + new segment1:00 “What are you giving up?” problem3:00 Fasting vs giving up sin5:00 What fasting actually is7:00 Why modern fasting is weak8:30 Living the “spirit of Lent”10:00 Small daily sacrifices11:30 Hunger reveals your spiritual life13:00 Why you need God more than you think15:30 Minimum vs maximum effort in faith17:00 Why love goes beyond the bare minimum18:30 Final rating on fasting today