Theology

VIDEO: What Is It Like to Fast for Three Days?

ByBrandon Hilgemann 11/01/201803/12/2022

Fasting is one of the most neglected spiritual practices in the church today.

Why is that?

Probably because it’s one of the most uncomfortable. Few people look forward to skipping even one meal.

The thought of not eating is a completely foreign concept in our culture of abundant food.

So I fasted for three days, drinking only water, and documented my experience.

Here’s what I learned about God and myself.

Fasting Video

For a full transcript of the video, click this link.

If you can’t see the video, click here to watch on YouTube.

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Guy says:

11/14/2018 at

Well documented fast. Appreciate you sharing this story.

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1. Brandon Hilgemann says:
  
  11/15/2018 at
  
  Thank you!
  
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