# So You Want to Start a Fast…

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Podcast: [Vlad Savchuk Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vlad-savchuk-podcast-1026189)
Published: 2026-01-07T09:11:00+00:00
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## Resource

So You Want to Start a Fast… Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Fast Get my fasting devotional books here https://pastorvlad.org/books/ Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - 1. What fasting is and is not 1:13 - 2. Biblical examples of fast lengths 3:04 - 3. Types of fasts FAQs About Fasting: 4:16 - Is sunrise to sundown fasting Biblical? 6:06 - How long should I fast? 7:41 - Can I drink coffee on a fast? 10:01 - Do you have to abstain from sex during fasting? 14:34 - Final thoughts For more information visit Pastorvlad.org

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