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UnPerfect - Strengthen Your Faith, Connect With God & Grow Spiritually
5 Things You Should Know When You Fast: Fasting for Beginners in an Age of Indulgence
Do you regularly fast? What does the Bible say about fasting? What did Jesus say about it? How should modern-day followers of Jesus (you & me!) practice Biblical fasting? These are some of the questions Shelly and Jody are tackling in episode #99: 5 Things You Should Know When You Fast: Fasting for Beginners.
Our discussion covers the following talking points related to what Scripture says about fasting, as well as ideas for when you fast:
- What is meant by Biblical fasting
- Fasting throughout church history
- Misconceptions about fasting
- What Scripture says about fasting
- Reasons why we should practice fasting
- Ideas for fasting
- Practical and Spiritual ways to prepare when you fast
Resources mentioned in this UnPerfect Podcast episode:
- Scriptures:
- Matthew 6:16–17 – “When you fast…”
- Joel 2:12 – “Return to Me with all your heart, with fasting...”
- John 6:35 – “I am the bread of life.”
- Luke 9:23 – “Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me.”
- Isaiah 58:6–12 – The fast God desires.
- Acts 14, 2 Samuel, Jonah, Exodus, Esther
- 🎧 Rule of Life Podcast featuring Dr. Alison Cook – recommended for those with a history of disordered eating or medical concerns
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