A Fresh Look at the Ancient Practice of Fasting - Reward Sibanda - 147 - FrontStage BackStage

If you've ever had any questions, concerns, or reservations about the spiritual discipline of fasting, or if you've ever fasted in the past or are considering fasting in the future, if you are interested in sharing the spiritual practice of fasting with those you serve or disciple, then this is the conversation for you. In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Reward Sibanda. Reward is a speaker, writer, and pastor at Saddleback Church, as well as a Senior Advisor for Church and Ministry Partnerships at World Vision. His newest book is entitled How to Fast. Together, Reward and Jason explore this ancient practice of fasting. Now, you might be surprised, but you'll definitely be encouraged as Reward shares a refreshing approach to rediscovering this age-old spiritual discipline that's been practiced by Christ's followers around the world and across the centuries.
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Some key takeaways from this conversation:
Reward Sibanda on the importance of fasting beyond simply abstaining from food or other comforts: "Fasting is a posture of surrender of all of the things that give us comfort outside of who God is."
Reward Sibanda on the profound, multifaceted impact of fasting on a person’s life, encompassing the spiritual, mental, and physical aspects: "Fasting is the only practice that, I always say, it engages the soul, it serves the spirit, and it benefits the body."
Reward Sibanda on the deep spiritual connection between fasting and prayer: "Fasting was designed to be in cadence with prayer."
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