Join us as we ask local student leaders: " Why do you fast?" "What do people wonder about your fasting?" "How does it change you?"

For one of the rare moments in a generation, multiple sacred seasons—Ramadan, Lent, Purim, Holi, and the Bahai Fast—are overlapping, with billions of people around the world observing in their own way, including fasting. In this episode, students and young leaders give an honest look at what these traditions really look like day-to-day, how their perspectives have evolved since college, and why these seasons still matter.

Time Stamp: 00:00 Opening Thoughts on Conflict & Humanity 00:43 Introducing Faces of Faith Subseries 02:01 Shared Seasons: Faith Fasting Traditions Aligned 02:45 Big Questions: Living Faith, Choice, and Reflection 03:10 Meet the Panel: Student Introductions & Faiths 03:56 Christianity: Lent Practices & Challenges 05:00 Judaism: Purim and Community Identity 06:10 Islam: Ramadan and Spiritual Connection 08:18 Baha'i Fasting: Meaning & Shared Experiences 10:04 Personal Experiences With Fasting Across Faiths 11:01 Evolving Faith: Practicing as Young Adults 12:27 Judaism: Kosher Practice & Personal Choices 13:37 Yom Kippur: Jewish Fasting and Forgiveness 17:15 Christianity: Lent's Personal Meaning in College 19:59 Building Better Habits: Social Media & Spirituality 20:56 Islam: Growing Understanding and Empathy 22:04 Service and Community Across Faiths 23:31 Service in Practice: Teaching and Leading Youth 24:49 Common Misconceptions: Fasting and Spiritual Intention 26:32 Community and Sharing Faith Practices 27:45 Challenges and Fears: Sharing Christianity Openly 29:48 Stereotypes, Media, and Seeing People as People 32:24 Unity, Dietary Similarities, and The Golden Rule 35:40 Hope for the Future: Humanity, Reflection, and Change 38:02 Personal Growth: Learning and Research Through Faith 41:09 Closing Reflections & Power of Youth

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