Fasting 01: To Offer Ourselves to God

Rule of Life

Practicing the Way

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.8 • 700 Ratings

🗓️ 24 April 2023

⏱️ 97 minutes

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Summary

Fasting is arguably one of the most neglected spiritual practices in the Western world. Disciples of Jesus and non-Christians alike have so many questions: What is fasting? How can I practice in a healthy way? What about body shame and eating disorders? Is it mandated in the Scriptures? Where do I start?

Join us for episode 1 of the Fasting series, where we hear a roundtable discussion with John Mark Comer, Yinka Dawson, and Jarin Oda all about the practice of fasting, from its historical roots to its transforming power and even its practicalities. The episode also includes an interview with Reward Sibanda about how fasting involves the full self, his own 21-day fast, and the spiritual breakthrough that can be found while fasting.

This podcast accompanies the Fasting Practice, developed by Practicing the Way. Thanks to the generosity of The Circle, all Practices are free. To learn more about The Circle or to run a Practice with your church, community, or small group, visit www.practicingtheway.org.

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0:00.0	It's almost weird because you go through this active healing crisis and your body goes haywire
0:05.7	and then it kind of quiets down for a little bit and then it comes alive and now spirit, soul,
0:11.6	and body are perfectly aligned and in your worship and you feel this closeness to the Lord.
0:16.8	And then, oh man, the most beautiful thing about it, you know when the Bible talks about joy inexpressible and full of glory?
0:23.1	Like that, like joy, I mean, it's a third of the kingdom.
0:25.8	It's a real emotion.
0:27.4	And you feel it, but it's not tied to any event where I'm joyful because of this.
0:31.2	Like, you now exist in this incredible space of oneness and gratitude and enjoy it.
0:37.8	It is the weirdest thing in the world.
0:44.0	You're listening to the Rule of Life podcast by practicing the way.
0:51.7	In each season, we explore an ancient practice
0:54.8	from the way of Jesus and its relevance
0:57.1	for the modern era.
0:58.8	This is season three of the Rule of Life podcast on the practice of fasting.
1:26.9	My name is John Mark Homer. I'm here with a few of my very
1:30.8	favorite people. To my right is the lovely Yinka Dawson, affectionately known as the Yinka. I can't believe
1:38.7	in our community. You know you're pretty cool when you have an article. I'm still a
1:42.5	disbelief. We can start here.
1:45.2	At all.
1:45.8	Okay, Yinka, give us your full name.
1:48.1	All of my name.
1:48.8	And all of its glory.
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