Monday Madness — First In-season Episode!

Lent Madness 2020 begins ONE MONTH FROM TODAY! As the excitement continues to build for Ash Thursday on February 27, we know that you, the Lent Madness global viewing public, have been staring at your screens for weeks wondering when the 2020 Monday Madness season opener would come your way. Wait no more! Tim and Scott are back at it with an action-packed episode recorded in a rare joint appearance at the Rooted in Jesus conference in Atlanta, GA.

In this week’s episode, learn about Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church Michael Curry‘s bracket picks (we’re pretty sure his enthusiasm for Lent Madness is merely a ploy for a promotion from PB to Supreme Executive Committee).

Now, everybody knows Bishop Curry is friends with Harry and Meaghan (do yourself a favor and rewatch his royal wedding sermon here). And obviously, Lent Madness was the talk of Buckingham Palace during that heady time. In fact, our royal watchers tell us that the real reason these two (Way of) Love birds are leaving England is to get closer to the Saintly Smackdown. We’ll try to get them booked onto an upcoming episode of Monday Madness. Or maybe Her Majesty The Queen. When it comes to royalty, the SEC is uncharacteristically flexible.

Also in this episode, learn how you can get your very own giant bracket poster or Saintly Scorecard (single copy, bulk copies for savings, or ebook for your favorite Kindle device). Be prepared, for Lent Madness draweth nigh.

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Monday Madness screen grab

33 Comments to "Monday Madness — First In-season Episode!"

  1. Harriet's Gravatar Harriet
    January 27, 2020 - 2:25 pm | Permalink

    Yippee! Lent Madness is coming! Can spring be far away?

  2. Martha Richards, Pres. DOK, Ch of the Epiphany, Miami Lakes, FL's Gravatar Martha Richards, Pres. DOK, Ch of the Epiphany, Miami Lakes, FL
    January 27, 2020 - 2:36 pm | Permalink

    Welcome back, Holy Foolishness. Its always great fun and we always learn something new. Keep it up. Been keeping up with Lenten Madness for a very long time. God’s Blessings.

  3. Katie Thimson's Gravatar Katie Thimson
    January 27, 2020 - 2:48 pm | Permalink

    PB MC for SEC! Genius!!

  4. Kim's Gravatar Kim
    January 27, 2020 - 2:49 pm | Permalink

    Can’t wait!!

    • Mary Beth Wright's Gravatar Mary Beth Wright
      January 28, 2020 - 10:17 am | Permalink

      Can’t wait! I’ve been doing this for 5-6 years now, and the beginning becomes more
      exciting!

  5. Jane Trambley's Gravatar Jane Trambley
    January 27, 2020 - 2:50 pm | Permalink

    Who needs the Super Bowl? We’ve got Super Lent!

  6. SharonDianneFosterPattison's Gravatar SharonDianneFosterPattison
    January 27, 2020 - 2:57 pm | Permalink

    Wow, I can hardly wait for this 2020 challenge!

  7. Sue Goodman's Gravatar Sue Goodman
    January 27, 2020 - 3:13 pm | Permalink

    That’s Meghan, not Meaghan. They’ve obviously moved across the pond to be nearer Bishop Michael.
    Greetings from Europe (for the time being). Brexit is a form of Lent Madness.

  8. Paula's Gravatar Paula
    January 27, 2020 - 4:45 pm | Permalink

    All those Elizabeths in the 2020 bracket, and now mention of Her Majesty the Queen. Has something been in the works since last year?

  9. CAROLYN MARKSON's Gravatar CAROLYN MARKSON
    January 27, 2020 - 5:46 pm | Permalink

    I’ve missed you two and look forward to the Madness!!!

  10. Barbara Price's Gravatar Barbara Price
    January 27, 2020 - 6:07 pm | Permalink

    Am anxiously waiting. Ordered my book last week.

  11. Thomas Olson's Gravatar Thomas Olson
    January 27, 2020 - 6:10 pm | Permalink

    It is Ash Wednesday NOT Ash Thursday.

    • January 27, 2020 - 6:23 pm | Permalink

      Lent Madness begins on Ash Thursday, not Ash Wednesday. The former is about saints duking it out throughout these 40 days and 40 nights; the latter is about repentance and the start of the penitential season of Lent.

  12. January 27, 2020 - 6:26 pm | Permalink

    Looking forward to adding some new folks and share the fun and education to the Masses (get it!?). I’ll be including a link to LentMadness in a future SaintsforSinners Newsletter and Blog post from SaintsforSinners. I’m still sipping on my Saint Martha of Bethany mug and shared a bunch with friends and family. Everyone loved their Saint Martha of Bethany coffee mug! Very excited I’ll be picking the Golden Halo winner this year!

  13. Verdery Kassebaum's Gravatar Verdery Kassebaum
    January 27, 2020 - 7:06 pm | Permalink

    Yippee! I’ve been waiting since Easter for this (she says, rubbing her hands in glee).

  14. Verdery Kassebaum's Gravatar Verdery Kassebaum
    January 27, 2020 - 7:08 pm | Permalink

    I’m really looking forward to this. Welcome back, Lent Madness!

  15. Jennifer Deegan's Gravatar Jennifer Deegan
    January 27, 2020 - 7:19 pm | Permalink

    I’m so excited!!!

  16. VT Patty's Gravatar VT Patty
    January 27, 2020 - 8:21 pm | Permalink

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

  17. Claudia Hamlin's Gravatar Claudia Hamlin
    January 27, 2020 - 9:25 pm | Permalink

    I learn a great deal from Lent Madness. I am looking forward to this again!

  18. Meredith Hales's Gravatar Meredith Hales
    January 27, 2020 - 9:53 pm | Permalink

    Woohoo! Can’t wait!!

  19. Beverly Duncan's Gravatar Beverly Duncan
    January 27, 2020 - 10:04 pm | Permalink

    At last!!! It helps take the sting out of winter!
    Three cheers and a tiddly pom!

  20. Hannell Thompson's Gravatar Hannell Thompson
    January 28, 2020 - 9:23 am | Permalink

    Ready and waiting impatiently. Needing this and putting seeds in the ground.

  21. Raquel Mesa's Gravatar Raquel Mesa
    January 28, 2020 - 10:15 am | Permalink

    I respect and admire our Presiding Bishop
    But, why do you have to mention he is friends with Prince Harry and his wife? Does it contribute to the message? I prefer if you stay away from politics

  22. Chris Rhoads's Gravatar Chris Rhoads
    January 28, 2020 - 12:14 pm | Permalink

    I’m so ready for Martha’s reign to end! The cognitive dissonance of having to wash my golden halo mug with Martha’s image….Should I be doing the dishes or should I be choosing the better thing….?

  23. Clay Jackson's Gravatar Clay Jackson
    January 28, 2020 - 12:43 pm | Permalink

    Lent Madness and less than a month until pitchers and catchers report – Easter and Spring are on the way!!!!!

  24. Susan Lee Hauser's Gravatar Susan Lee Hauser
    January 28, 2020 - 7:13 pm | Permalink

    I wish I’d known you were going to be in Atlanta. We could’ve gotten together for a cuppa!

  25. Katherine Schroeder's Gravatar Katherine Schroeder
    January 28, 2020 - 7:44 pm | Permalink

    Life has its ups and downs over the years. But Lent Madness endures. You’ve seen me through some crazy times and this year is no exception. So glad you’re still there.

  26. Barbara Adler's Gravatar Barbara Adler
    January 28, 2020 - 7:46 pm | Permalink

    Would love to order brackets for my EFM classes. Is this possible yet?

  27. Dawn Upham's Gravatar Dawn Upham
    January 29, 2020 - 11:55 am | Permalink

    Looking forward to this year’s lineup!

  28. Cathy Brandon's Gravatar Cathy Brandon
    January 29, 2020 - 2:52 pm | Permalink

    Great fun & education

  29. Mary Winston's Gravatar Mary Winston
    January 29, 2020 - 2:53 pm | Permalink

    I am so excited – I love looking at the Lenten countdown to see how many days until Ash Wednesday.

  30. Kathy in Nicaragua's Gravatar Kathy in Nicaragua
    January 30, 2020 - 5:48 pm | Permalink

    Still waiting for the 2020 Matchup Calendar to appear on the Bracket tab.

  31. Janene's Gravatar Janene
    February 3, 2020 - 2:01 pm | Permalink

    Great news, but alas, spring is so far away here in Maine.

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