Lenten Journey Series Episode 05 | Planning For The Future, Creating Your Ideal Life, and Thinking About Salvation

Welcome to the Lenten Podcast Series! This series will cover each week of Great Lent and provide a relatable topic that you can reflect on.In this episode, Katherine examines St. John Climacus' Ladder of Divine Ascent and how it relates to our spiritual journey.She also highlights the importance of planning for your future and creating the ideal life for yourself, but gives you insights on how to do so from a faith-based perspective.Episodes will be released weekly, so follow along as we go on the journey of Great Lent together!Follow us on Instagram @faithfulflourishpodcastGot a topic you want featured on a future episode? Write us at [email protected]:Thirty Steps to Heaven by Vassilios PapavassiliouThe Ladder of Divine Ascent by St. John ClimacusTime Stamps:3:23 Intro to The Ladder of Divine Ascent/ St. John Climacus6:27 Rung 1: Renunciation of the World13:04 Rung 6: Rememberance of Death17:26 Rung 13:Tedium and Despondency23:38 Creating your ideal life30:14 Seeking God's guidance