#12597 Is Lent Biblical? Tradition, Saints, and Witnessing Others - Tim Staples
#12597 Is Lent Biblical? Tradition, Saints, and Witnessing Others - Tim Staples  
Podcast: Catholic Answers Live
Published On: Thu Feb 19 2026
Description: “Is Lent biblical?” This question opens a discussion on the origins and significance of Lent, addressing whether it is a divine command or a human tradition. Additional topics include the nature of God’s sacrifice, the fate of Protestants, and the practice of refraining from saying Hallelujah during Lent, providing a rich exploration of faith and tradition. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:46 – Is Lent biblical or is it a man made tradition? 12:30 – Did God want to die for us? Why did he put the tree of the knowledge of God and evil in the Garden in the first place? 20:15 – Do all protestants go to hell? 28:30 – Are there any recognized Catholic saints from Scotland? 36:12 – Why do we not say Hallelujah during lent and when did that practice start? 41:00 – Am I sinning by how I think about other people? I’m not judging others but I can’t help but see their sin. How can we be witnesses to others without being forceful? 43:45 – Am I sinning by how I think about other people? I’m not judging others but I can’t help but see their sin. How can we be witnesses to others without being forceful?