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Wave 94 · October 9 · 28 min

Adventures in Fasting by Doug Apple

Fast-tracking your spiritual growth doesn't have to mean pure misery or legalistic rules. In this eye-opening conversation, Doug Apple unpacks his personal journey from frustrating, traditional fasts to sustainable lifestyle changes that clear out spiritual clutter and create room for God to work. -- Fasting is not meant to be an awful, legalistic burden, but rather an exciting adventure in following Jesus closely. -- Self-denial creates a spiritual vacuum that invites God to fill your life with His presence and fresh renewal. -- Small, everyday cravings often act like hidden fishhooks that pull us away from focus and self-control. -- Customizing a sustainable fast, such as eliminating specific items or starting a beverage fast, can break unhealthy cycles without leading to burnout. -- True fasting brings humility and a deeper hunger for God's Word, transforming everyday habits into lifelong spiritual victories. Scriptures for Further Study -- Luke 9:23 -- Matthew 6:17-18 -- James 4:8 Television program initially aired Nov. 02, 2021. +++++++ You can watch many of our original tv programs on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@overcomersministry

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Fast-tracking your spiritual growth doesn't have to mean pure misery or legalistic rules. In this eye-opening conversation, Doug Apple unpacks his personal journey from frustrating, traditional fasts to sustainable lifestyle changes that clear out spiritual clutter and create room for God to work.

-- Fasting is not meant to be an awful, legalistic burden, but rather an exciting adventure in following Jesus closely.

-- Self-denial creates a spiritual vacuum that invites God to fill your life with His presence and fresh renewal.

-- Small, everyday cravings often act like hidden fishhooks that pull us away from focus and self-control.

-- Customizing a sustainable fast, such as eliminating specific items or starting a beverage fast, can break unhealthy cycles without leading to burnout.

-- True fasting brings humility and a deeper hunger for God's Word, transforming everyday habits into lifelong spiritual victories.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Luke 9:23

-- Matthew 6:17-18

-- James 4:8

Television program initially aired Nov. 02, 2021.

+++++++

You can watch many of our original tv programs on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@overcomersministry