Show Notes
On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast, Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests explore the spiritual discipline of fasting and the significance of self-denial. You may be wondering what event on the Christian calendar warrants this conversation if it’s not Lent, or the start of a new year. But the Bible suggests that fasting can happen at any time, and for a variety of reasons, which are explored in this discussion.
Joanne O Connor is the CEO of Junction 42, a Christian charity working in prisons and communities across north-east England and central Scotland, supporting people throughout the journey of custody and rehabilitation. Her article for Woman Alive is the inspiration for the discussion we're having today. Read it here: https://www.womanalive.co.uk/prayer-and-fasting-is-the-backbone-behind-this-ministry/14521.article and find out more about Junction 42 ministry by visiting https://www.junction42.org/
Jamie Phear is a writer, speaker and educator. After nearly a decade teaching in academia, she shifted her focus to writing full-time and currently works as the Communications and Fundraising Manager at St Mellitus College. Jamie has a deep desire to help people encounter God’s persistent presence and love through honest and authentic reflection. You can keep up with Jamie's newsletter at https://apocketsizedesert.substack.com/
The Great Sexpectation question in this episode is titled: ‘I’m dating a non-Christian who is kind and generous and thoughtful, he just doesn’t love Jesus’
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