7 Steps to Get Started Fasting

7 Steps to Get Started Fasting

Author: Crisis Magazine February 14, 2026 Duration: 38:44
Fasting is an essential part of the Christian life, but most modern Christians are terrible at fasting. Is it because we’re weak, or because we don’t know how to do it? We’ll break down the practical steps to get started fasting.

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Duration: 36:03
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