# Episode 117 - Why Do We Fast?

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Podcast: [Spiraling Upwards](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spiraling-upwards-6717938)
Published: 2026-02-19T02:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://spiralingupwards.podbean.com/e/episode-117-why-do-we-fast/
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Duration seconds: 924

## Resource

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).

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