Bridgetown Audio Podcast Unforced Rhythms of Grace: Fasting
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Feb 12, 2024 Exploring the practice of fasting as a spiritual discipline, Jesus' teachings on food choices and gluttony, and the importance of living for who we are becoming. Discussing the significance of shedding attachment, prioritizing deep desires, and tapping into wildest dreams with childlike faith. Encouraging listeners to partner with the Holy Spirit through prayer and fasting for wisdom and conviction from God.
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King Adolf's Feast
- King Adolf Frederick died from digestive problems after a massive feast.
- He consumed 14 helpings of semla, a Swedish dessert.
Bobby Sands' Hunger Strike
- Bobby Sands, a figure in the Irish Troubles, died from starvation.
- He began a hunger strike in prison, refusing to eat until his demands were met.
Fasting Defined
- Fasting is the spiritual practice of abstaining from food for spiritual growth.
- It reconnects the body and soul, essential to spiritual formation.