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‘I Won’t Deny My Faith’—Mark Wahlberg Kicks Off 40 Days of Lent on the ‘TODAY’ Show

For Wahlberg, discipline looks like a variety of practices, including spending time with God in prayer or “thoughtful reflection.”

Wahlberg says his faith is central to his life, but he tries not to “force it” on anyone, not even his four kids. Instead, he tries to model his faith to his children. And even though speaking about his beliefs is not popular in his industry, he will not hide his convictions. “It’s a balance,” he said. “I don’t want to jam it down anybody’s throat, but I do not deny my faith. That’s an even bigger sin.”

Those seeking structure for their faith practices this Lent can join Wahlberg in the #Pray40 challenge on the Hallow app, a Catholic app that facilitates prayer and meditation. Cast members from “The Chosen” partnered with Hallow last Christmas to lead users in an Advent prayer challenge.

Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in “The Chosen,” starts off the first day of the Lenten #Pray40 challenge with a Litany of Humility. Other days of the challenge focus on fasting, resisting temptation, and doing works of mercy. Wahlberg leads the fasting challenges every Friday except for Good Friday during #Pray40.

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Those who wish to join the #Pray40 challenge on the Hallow app can do so here.

Jessica Lea
Jessica Lea
Jessica Lea is a writer for churchleaders.com. She has always had a passion for the written word and has been writing professionally for the past two years. She especially enjoys evaluating how various beliefs play out within culture. When Jessica isn't writing, she enjoys playing the piano, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.

“This Christmas I Want Food”: What These Foster Kids Want For Christmas Is Heartbreaking

None of them asked for this year’s hottest toy, or another video game to add to their collection. No, the children who filled out these tags listed their “innermost dreams”—things that should be part of everyone’s childhood.

36 Christmas Verses to Inspire Your Holiday Season

The true spirit of Christmas is captured in the celebration of Jesus' birth. That's why we've compiled this list of Christmas verses from the Bible to inspire your holiday season. These Bible verses for Christmas can help you prepare your heart before the big day.

A Stanley Thermos Survived a Car Fire – The Company Responded by Replacing More than Just the Mug

Suffering a car fire is terrifying as well as devastating, but TikTok user Danielle's car fire also lit up TikTok in a viral way she was not expecting after her Stanley thermos survived the blaze.