{"podcast":{"title":"Between Sermons // Audio","slug":"between-sermons-audio-6583819","podcast_index_feed_id":6583819,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/betweensermonsaudio/feed.xml","website_url":"https://betweensermonsaudio.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16144143/2000x2000.jpg","author":"Christian Life Center","episode_count":100,"summary":"Welcome to Between Sermons, the podcast that’s all about continuing the conversation beyond the Sunday sermon. Hosted by Pastor Brent McQuay and produced by Christian Life Center, our show offers a fresh perspective through a deeper dive into the message from last Sunday’s sermon. Our goal is to help you apply these teachings to your daily life in practical and meaningful ways, while learning more about God, Scripture, and faith through relevant and engaging discussions. We release new episodes every Wednesday, so whether you’re a long-time member of CLC or just looking for some inspiration and wisdom, be sure to join us each week for Between Sermons as we Continue the Conversation. Between Sermons is produced by Christian Life Center, a nondenominational church located in Tinley Park, IL, in the south suburbs of Chicago. At Christian Life Center, you’ll discover that our passion is to provide a place where people just like you can have a life-changing experience with God. We are on a mission to change the way you think about church! There are a lot of assumptions in the world about what church is like, from religious to judgmental, to downright weird. At CLC we want to change the…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-sermons-audio-6583819"},"episode":{"title":"Do I Really Have to Fast? Prayer, Discipline & Hearing God Clearly","slug":"do-i-really-have-to-fast-prayer-discipline-hearing-god-clearly","published_at":"2026-01-09T04:05:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-sermons-audio-6583819/do-i-really-have-to-fast-prayer-discipline-hearing-god-clearly","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-sermons-audio-6583819","url":"https://betweensermonsaudio.podbean.com/e/do-i-really-have-to-fast-prayer-discipline-hearing-god-clearly/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zpnxsw7q6vfdfb7e/Between-Sermons-Episode132-Audio.mp3","summary":"Kicking off 2026, the Between Sermons crew sits down for an honest, practical conversation about prayer, fasting, and what it really means to hear God clearly. In this episode, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Asa Slaughter, and Ti’heasha Beasley unpack the heart behind fasting—not as a religious routine or New Year’s diet, but as a spiritual discipline that helps believers humble themselves, grow in devotion, and draw closer to God. Together, they break down why fasting is always connected to food in Scripture, how unity in fasting strengthens the church, and how saying “no” to our flesh trains us to say “yes” to God. The conversation also tackles real questions people wrestle with: How do I know I’m hearing God and not just my own thoughts? Does God speak audibly? What if I’m afraid of getting it wrong? Through stories, laughter, and biblical wisdom, the team makes spiritual practices feel accessible, honest, and deeply relevant. Whether you’re new to fasting, struggling with discipline, or longing to hear God’s voice more clearly, this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and next steps as Disciples Church enters the Grounded season—rooted in prayer, discipleship, and Scripture. Pull up a chair and join the conversation as faith meets real life.","meta_description":"Kicking off 2026, the Between Sermons crew sits down for an honest, practical conversation about prayer, fasting, and what it really means to hear God cle…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3524,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/between-sermons-audio-6583819/episodes/do-i-really-have-to-fast-prayer-discipline-hearing-god-clearly/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-sermons-audio-6583819/do-i-really-have-to-fast-prayer-discipline-hearing-god-clearly.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}