What does almsgiving really mean?

For many of us, it starts and ends with money. But in this Lenten episode of The Butterfly Girl Podcast, Kimberly Souba invites listeners to expand that definition — to see almsgiving as the generous offering of our time, presence, hospitality, listening, and love.

Kimberly is joined by her longtime friend of over 30 years, Brett Cummings — better known to many as “Yogi.” Their friendship began in high school and has continued through life’s many seasons: marriage, adoption, health challenges, ministry work, and everyday faithfulness.

In this heartfelt conversation, Brett shares:

• The story behind his nickname “Yogi”

• How meeting his wife shaped his understanding of service and generosity

• Their involvement in Steubenville Youth Conferences and serving behind the scenes

• What “showing up with love” looks like in ordinary life

• How adoption and fatherhood deepened his understanding of sacrifice

• The importance of hospitality and keeping an open home

• How to avoid burnout while living generously

• Practical ways to live out almsgiving beyond financial giving

This episode is a reminder that generosity doesn’t have to be loud to be life-changing. Most of the time, it looks like small, faithful acts: a phone call, a meal, a listening ear, a prayer.

As you continue your Lenten journey, ask yourself:

Who is God inviting me to show up for this week — and what would love look like in that moment?

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Fasting doesn’t exactly sound cozy. But what if it isn’t meant to be?

In this episode of the Butterfly Girl Podcast, Kimberly Souba invites you to reimagine fasting not as punishment, deprivation, or spiritual performance, but as an invitation. An invitation to awareness. To freedom. To deeper relationship with God.

This conversation gently reframes fasting as something far more relational than rigid. It is not about proving anything to God. It is not about perfection, control, or suffering. It is about noticing. Noticing what we reach for when we are stressed, tired, overwhelmed, or trying to cope. Noticing the attachments that quietly shape our days. Noticing where God may be inviting us to let go so He can fill that space with something better.

Through honest personal storytelling, reflection on Jesus in the desert, Scripture, and guided prayer, Kimberly explores why fasting feels uncomfortable and why that discomfort can actually be holy. Lent is not about survival. It is about surrender. It is about making intentional choices that create sacred space for grace to move in our everyday lives.

Fasting is not about control. It is about freedom.It is not about suffering. It is about making space.

In This Episode, You’ll Reflect On:

• Why fasting feels uncomfortable
• What fasting reveals about our attachments
• Emotional fasting, not just food
• Letting go of shortcuts and control
• Practical ways to fast beyond food in daily life
• How small sacrifices can create space for spiritual growth

Reflection Invitation:

• What do I reach for automatically?
• What might God be inviting me to release this Lent so He can fill that space with His presence?

If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone walking through Lent too.

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n this special Lenten conversation, I sits down with Kelvin Daniels to reflect on what it truly means to pray with intention. Together, they explore prayer not as a routine or obligation, but as a living relationship with God that grows through honesty, consistency, and trust.

This episode invites you to slow down, quiet the noise, and rediscover prayer as a sacred meeting place where God speaks, heals, and renews the heart. Whether you are struggling to stay focused, feeling spiritually dry, or longing for deeper connection, this conversation offers encouragement and practical wisdom for your Lenten journey.

Prayer is not about perfect words. It is about an open heart.

In this episode we’ll reflect on:

• What intentional prayer looks like in everyday life

• How to stay rooted in prayer during busy or difficult seasons

• Ways to create space for listening instead of only speaking

• How Lent invites deeper trust and spiritual surrender

Listen to The Butterfly Girl Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you stream podcasts.

Learn more about Kimberly Souba:

Website: www.ksouba.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaithAndWonderBooks

Instagram: @adventuresinfaithandwonder

Reflection Invitation:
Where is God inviting you to slow down and listen more deeply in your prayer life this Lent?