The Transparent Table
The Transparent Table
Rebekah Thurman
Fasting
14 minutes Posted Mar 1, 2026 at 10:08 pm.
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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 scriptures
  • The different types of fasting: food-based, media fasts, and corporate fasts
  • The appropriate timing for fasting: guidance, repentance, and seasons like Lent
  • The significance of obedience and wisdom in ending a fast
  • Practical tips for participating in fasting within health constraints
  • The role of community and corporately fasting examples from Esther and Jonah
  • The distinction between fasting as obedience versus dieting or hunger strikes


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