Ep. 7 - 48-Hour Food Fast & Social Media Detox

Fasting February Recap | 48-Hour Food Fast & Social Media Detox | Men Above Reproach PodcastIn this episode, we break down our experience with Fasting February, where we took on a 48-hour food fast and a month-long social media fast. Tune in as we discuss the spiritual, physical, and mental growth we experienced—along with the struggles, surprises, and key takeaways.🔥 What We Learned from Fasting:How fasting deepened our prayer life and dependence on GodThe unexpected mental clarity and self-discipline benefitsWhat we struggled with (hunger hits different at midnight!)The impact of disconnecting from social media for a month💡 Thinking of trying a fast? Here are some tips!Have a purpose—use fasting to focus on prayer, scripture, or repentanceStay hydrated—drink plenty of water and electrolytesFill the absence of food with spiritual disciplines (prayer, journaling, scripture memorization)Expect challenges—but lean into God during moments of weaknessEase back into eating—start with simple, nourishing foods📩 Want our official Fasting Guide PDF with detailed instructions and tips? Email us at [email protected]📢 Comment below: Have you ever fasted? What was your experience like?🔔 Subscribe for more Christian challenges that push us physically, spiritually, and relationally!🎧 Listen on:🎵 Spotify🍏 Apple Podcasts▶️ YouTube📅 2025 MEN ABOVE REPROACH CHALLENGESJanuary Challenge 🔥 Start No Fap/Purity Focus for 90 days 📖 Start whole Bible chapter memoryMarch Challenge 💪 Health Elective (7.5 hours sleep, 2x workouts, nutrition tracking)May Challenge 🛠️ Open or ElectiveJuly Challenge ✍️ 8 handwritten letters to 8 different peopleSeptember Challenge 📚 Become a pseudo-expert on a topic and do a book report on itNovember Challenge 📖 Read 30 chapters or 2 books (adult books)⚡ Elective Challenges 😴 Average 7.5 hours of sleep for 1 month 🥗 Track what you eat for 2 of 4 weeks, using the 2nd week to improve one aspect of your nutrition 🏋️‍♂️ 2 workouts/day for a month (minimum of 5-min workout) 📵 Social Media Fast for 1 month & 48-hr food fast 🍽️ Invite someone over for dinner that you know but who isn’t a believer ⛪ Invite someone to church with you who doesn’t normally go 💬 1 meal & conversation with a homeless person