EPISODE · Mar 8, 2025 · 9 MIN
God Waits in the Desert | 1st Week of Lent | Year C
from The Average Shepherd · host Fr Sam French
Do you fear what would happen if you gave everything to Jesus? Do you hesitate, wondering what you’d have to give up to follow Him completely? You’re not alone.This week, Fr Sam explores the fear that holds us back from trusting God—whether it’s the call to a vocation, the struggle against temptation, or the pull of comfort and success. Lent is a journey into the desert, but it’s not about loss—it’s about discovery. Jesus goes before us, showing us that in self-denial, we don’t find emptiness… we find God waiting for us.What temptations are clouding your vision? Where is God calling you deeper? This Lent, don’t run from the desert—walk into it. He’s already there.Connect with Fr Sam: https://linktr.ee/frsamfrench
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Do you fear what would happen if you gave everything to Jesus? Do you hesitate, wondering what you’d have to give up to follow Him completely? You’re not alone.This week, Fr Sam explores the fear that holds us back from trusting God—whether it’s the call to a vocation, the struggle against temptation, or the pull of comfort and success. Lent is a journey into the desert, but it’s not about loss—it’s about discovery. Jesus goes before us, showing us that in self-denial, we don’t find emptiness… we find God waiting for us.What temptations are clouding your vision? Where is God calling you deeper? This Lent, don’t run from the desert—walk into it. He’s already there.Connect with Fr Sam: https://linktr.ee/frsamfrench
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