Simply put, fasting is abstaining from food, in some significant way, to offer ourselves to Jesus. Over 4-weeks (starting September 24th), we will be stepping into the practice of fasting together, as we seek to follow Jesus and offer ourselves to Him.

Below you will find suggestion on how to engage with us in the fasting practice over these 4-weeks. This includes videos to use as you gather with friends or family to help you plan for and reflect on each weeks fasting practice, and some suggested resources on fasting (books, podcasts, etc.).

Steps to engage in the fasting practice with us each week.

Step 1: Join us for a message on fasting each Sunday at Journey Church starting on September 24th. You can also find the message HERE on our YouTube channel if you are unable to attend.

Step 2: Read the chapter in your Fasting Practice Guide that corresponds to each week’s teaching (Week 01: Offering, Week 02: Holiness, Week 03: Prayer, and Week 04: Justice) including the Practice and Reach sections. (If you would like a printed copy of the Prayer Practice Guide we will have them available at church on Sundays.)

Step 3: Get together with a group of people (friends, another family, your family, etc.) to watch the short video below that corresponds with each week’s message/teaching) and discuss the questions they provide and the next steps they suggest. Talk through your experience of the week's fasting practice.

Step 4: Engage in the practice of fasting each week as directed in the Fasting Practice Guide and based on your comfort level.

Step 5: Reflect on your experience in the space provided in the Fasting Practice Guide. You will use this to share from when you get together with friends or family.   

Step 6: Repeat these steps with us for each of the following weeks. 

Fasting Practice Videos by Practicing the Way

Watch this video with friends, another family, or a group of people as you consider the practice of fasting.

*Click HERE to view this video on YouTube if you want to Chromecast it to your TV.

Watch this video with friends, another family, or a group of people as you consider the practice of fasting.

*Click HERE to view this video on YouTube if you want to Chromecast it to your TV.

Watch this video with friends, another family, or a group of people as you consider the practice of fasting.

*Click HERE to view this video on YouTube if you want to Chromecast it to your TV.

Watch this video with friends, another family, or a group of people as you consider the practice of fasting.

*Click HERE to view this video on YouTube if you want to Chromecast it to your TV.

Suggested Resources

Rule of Life Podcast episodes by Practicing the Way (click on the links below to access or find on your favorite podcast platform.)

Books on Fasting