Episode

Episode 117 - Why Do We Fast?

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Spiraling Upwards
Published
Feb 19, 2026
Duration seconds
924
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Summary

Whatever reasons the Pharisees and the disciples of John the Baptist have for fasting... this episode explores why we fast during Lent, and are encouraged to fast throughout the entire year (cf. Matthew 9:14-15).