# Calling a Time Out | Jeff Lynch

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Podcast: [Compassion Church](https://stenobird.com/podcast/compassion-church-6472433)
Published: 2026-01-13T14:13:53+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/compassion/2457748
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## Resource

Calling a Time Out | Jeff Lynch | 1.11.26 Feeling spiritually distracted or worn down after the holidays? In this message, we’re calling a spiritual “timeout” through 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting. You’ll learn why fasting matters, how to fast in a sustainable way, and how God uses fasting to sharpen focus, rebuild dependence, and prepare your heart to hear His voice. 00:00 – The “Timeout” idea 01:10 – Why now? Post-holiday reset 02:05 – Jesus on fasting (Matthew 6) 04:10 – Why fast? (3 reasons) 07:40 – Dependence vs indulgence (Matthew 4) 12:20 – Return to God (Joel 2) 15:10 – How to fast (sustainable options) 19:10 – Fasting + prayer (Ezra 8) 22:10 – Right heart + right expectations (Isaiah 58) 26:30 – Salvation invitation 33:40 – Next steps / worship / orange card

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