What the Bible Actually Says About Fasting

About this episode

Dr. Abidan Shah explores the biblical meaning of fasting and its significance in Christianity.

Most Christians have made their peace with prayer. Fasting is a different story. It feels extreme, it feels optional, and honestly — does skipping lunch really change anything? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah answers that question directly, and the answer is more grounded and more challenging than most people expect. Dr. Shah walks through what fasting actually means in the Bible — not social media detoxes, not giving up chocolate for Lent — and why the Old Testament is full of people who f...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Abidan Shah

Topics covered

• fasting
• Christianity
• Bible
• spirituality
• Old Testament

Keywords

• fasting
• prayer
• Bible
• Old Testament
• spiritual practice

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