Episode 21

21 - Forty Days to Being Closer with Jesus

21 - Forty Days to Being Closer to Jesus

I discuss the book “40 Days of Decrease - A Different Kind of Hunger, A Different Kind of Fast” by Alicia Britt Chole, which offers alternative ideas for Lenten sacrifices beyond giving up food. The book suggests giving up things dear to us to feel a sense of denial and to be more reliant on God. I provide examples of some of the sacrifices suggested in the book, such as giving up regrets, artificial light, fixing things, and isolation. The goal is to bring us closer to God and to experience the deprivation of self and the closeness of God during Lent.

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Jill McKinley

I’m Jill from the Northwoods. Professionally, I work in Health IT, where I untangle complex systems and help people use technology more effectively. But at heart, I’m a curious lifelong learner—always exploring how things work, why people grow the way they do, and how even the smallest steps can spark real transformation. That curiosity fuels everything I do, from problem-solving at work to sharing insights through my creative projects.

My journey wasn’t always easy. Growing up, I faced a rough childhood, and books became my lifeline. They introduced me to voices of ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and the natural world around me. Those pages taught me resilience, gave me perspective, and helped me see that wisdom is everywhere—waiting to be noticed, gathered, and shared.