Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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In this debut episode of Bible Across America Lent, join Dr. Shane Owens, Fr. Dave Pivonka, T.O.R., Megan Hjelmstad, Dr. John Bergsma, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for a deep dive into Our Lord’s temptations in the desert.
Discover the cosmic power of the Word Made Flesh and learn from the spiritual wisdom of Dr. Owens and his guests as they share practical ways Catholics can grow in love this Lenten season, lean into the sacred liturgy, and embrace the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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00:00 Introduction
03:15 The Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness
10:30 Word of God & Scriptural Memorization
18:34 Suffering in the Desert & Lent
28:56 The Temptations & Fulfillment of the O.T.
34:50 What Lent Is All About
45:13 Conclusion
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To watch our entire free Lent program, visit:
➡️ my.stpaulcenter.com/play/bible-across-america-lent
In this debut episode of Bible Across America Lent, join Dr. Shane Owens, Fr. Dave Pivonka, T.O.R., Megan Hjelmstad, Dr. John Bergsma, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for a deep dive into Our Lord’s temptations in the desert.
Discover the cosmic power of the Word Made Flesh and learn from the spiritual wisdom of Dr. Owens and his guests as they share practical ways Catholics can grow in love this Lenten season, lean into the sacred liturgy, and embrace the gift of the Holy Spirit.
To get your participant guide, visit:
➡️ stpaulcenter.com/participantsguide
00:00 Introduction
03:15 The Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness
10:30 Word of God & Scriptural Memorization
18:34 Suffering in the Desert & Lent
28:56 The Temptations & Fulfillment of the O.T.
34:50 What Lent Is All About
45:13 Conclusion
___
✨ Celebrate the St. Paul Center's 25th Anniversary:
stpaulcenter.com/25
⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences:
stpaulcenter.com/priest-conferences
📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center:
stpaulcenter.com/bible-studies
✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us:
stpaulcenter.com/pilgrimages
🛒 Browse our bookstore:
stpaulcenter.com/store
🔥 Support our mission:
stpaulcenter.com/donate
___
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