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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 14 MIN

Fasting

from The Transparent Table · host Rebekah Thurman

In this episode, Rebekah shares her personal journey and biblical understanding of fasting, highlighting its importance for spiritual growth, guidance, and community unity. Whether you're new to fasting or seeking to deepen your practice, this conversation provides clarity, encouragement, and actionable insights rooted in scripture.The biblical basis for fasting in Matthew 9 and other scripturesThe different types of fasting: food-based, media fasts, and corporate fastsThe appropriate timing for fasting: guidance, repentance, and seasons like LentThe significance of obedience and wisdom in ending a fastPractical tips for participating in fasting within health constraintsThe role of community and corporately fasting examples from Esther and JonahThe distinction between fasting as obedience versus dieting or hunger strikesMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/warm-blanketLicense code: UKFTMFP4DPEJH1NM

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In this episode, Rebekah shares her personal journey and biblical understanding of fasting, highlighting its importance for spiritual growth, guidance, and community unity. Whether you're new to fasting or seeking to deepen your practice, this conversation provides clarity, encouragement, and actionable insights rooted in scripture.The biblical basis for fasting in Matthew 9 and other scripturesThe different types of fasting: food-based, media fasts, and corporate fastsThe appropriate timing for fasting: guidance, repentance, and seasons like LentThe significance of obedience and wisdom in ending a fastPractical tips for participating in fasting within health constraintsThe role of community and corporately fasting examples from Esther and JonahThe distinction between fasting as obedience versus dieting or hunger strikesMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/warm-blanketLicense code: UKFTMFP4DPEJH1NM

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