About this episode

Ps Thomas McDonald discusses the significance of fasting and prayer in cultivating a deeper relationship with God.

What are you really hungry for? Ps Thomas McDonald unpacks Jesus’ teaching on prayer and fasting in Matthew 6, revealing that fasting isn’t about performance, punishment, or proving yourself to God - it’s about cultivating a deeper need and desire for Him. This message challenges us to lay down self-reliance, seek God above everything else, and rediscover the power of prayer, dependence, and intimacy with the Father.

People in this episode

Guest: Ps Thomas McDonald

Topics covered

• fasting
• prayer
• spiritual growth
• dependence on God
• intimacy with the Father

Keywords

• fasting
• prayer
• Jesus teaching
• spirituality
• dependence
• intimacy
• self-reliance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Matthew 6

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