Living Hope with Philip Miller - Why Fasting Is Not Just for Super Saints

Beneath our endless snacking is a soul-hunger no meal has ever touched. Jesus never said "if you fast"—He said "when." In this message, Pastor Philip Miller recovers a discipline we've quietly abandoned. Discover why the early church previously fasted twice a week, and why we stopped. This is part one of the sermon, "When You Fast." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://livinghopeoffer.net or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 00:03 – Not for Super Saints: Overcoming the myth that fasting isn't for us. 01:23 – The Big Three Practices: Why Jesus expects giving, praying, and fasting. 06:16 – Audience of One: Avoiding the trap of human recognition. 09:12 – Our Cultural Blind Spot: Why modern Western Christians ignore fasting. 14:19 – Obsessed With Food: How American culture views indulgence and body image. 18:12 – Swimming Upstream: How choosing self-denial reorients your soul toward eternity. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/ SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/