Theology Talk: The Discipline of Fasting

Episode 29.  In this episode, we continue our Theology Talk series on spiritual disciplines and today we talk about fasting.

• What is it?
• What is the purpose of fasting?
• How do we fast?
• Why, in the Baptist denomination, do we not fast? Generally, it is not taught or practiced much. Why is that?
• Can I change God’s mind by fasting?
• How often should I fast?

 

Recommended Reading:

Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney

A Hunger for God by John Piper

 

Sermon on Fasting:

Fasting According to Jesus – Pastor Zach Vaughn – August 27,2023.

 

Hosts:  Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of MVBC and Andrea Lyford, Director of Education & Communications of MVBC

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