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February 15, 2023 42 mins

Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and Lent are all traditions that are connected. But are they biblical? In this encore episode, Michelle and Amy dig deep into Scripture to explain why sweet treats and parades are fun, the theology behind these traditions are far from biblical truth.

Resources:

What is the meaning of Lent? - Got Questions

What is Lent? - 40 Acts

What is Ash Wednesday? - Got Questions

Ash Wednesday - Catholic Online

Ash Wednesday - About Catholics

Shrove Tuesday - Got Questions

What is the origin of Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras? - Got Questions

Mardi Gras History - Mardi Gras New Orleans

The Mailbag: Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and Lent- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

White Paper: Roman Catholicism (RCC) - Amy Spreeman, Berean Research

Christian Liberty - Podcast: A Word Fitly Spoken

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More at https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/are-mardi-gras-a…nd-lent-biblical/

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