This Becoming Gift Segment explores fasting for health and spirituality. It delves into the teachings of Christ on fasting, historical and cultural perspectives on fasting, and the physiological benefits and risks associated with fasting. The discussion also covers various fasting methods and their impact on health and spirituality.

Key Takeaways

* Fasting is a core part of human existence, and Christ's teachings presuppose fasting btu that fasting should be done without being showy.

* Fasting is seen as extraordinary in contemporary society, but this is not the norm. Most cultures and religions have unique fasting practices, and, historically, fasting was likely very common.

* Recent studies have found that fasting can be as effective as calorie-restricted diets for managing a healthy body weight and has many other potential positive benefits

* Some people find it helpful to differentiate when they fast for health and spirituality.

Links

Andrew’s Substack

Physically Spiritual Podcast

Morning Offering

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