FOOD FAST

There are several different types of food fasts.  Below are three that we have leaned into over the years.

• Major Fast — abstaining from food and/or certain drinks for 24 hours or longer, continuing to drink water, juice, and broth throughout.

• Minor Fast — abstaining from food and/or drinks for certain periods of time (i.e. sunup to sundown), continuing to drink water throughout.

• Partial Fast — abstaining from certain foods (i.e. dessert, alcohol, meat)

For those who haven’t fasted before or for a refresher, Dave Clayton wrote a short book on fasting, with a very helpful section on how to choose your fast.

CLICK HERE TO READ HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR FAST. 

DIGITAL FAST

We define a Digital Fast as setting aside your phone, TV, tablets, gaming systems and computers, except for work purposes, to create more space for reading, praying, thinking and conversation (deeper connection with God and people!).

We have prepared a short guide to get you started on Digital Fasting.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR DIGITAL FAST GUIDE.

PODCASTS

Last year, we recorded a one night Grow Class on fasting, as well as a conversation on different aspects of fasting with four Ethos family members. These podcasts can be very helpful in preparing and getting started.

• Awaken: a Grow Class on Fasting
  led by Dave Clayton, Andrew Smith, and Brandon Steele

• Awaken: “Fasting and” — A Conversation on Fasting
  Mentions eating disorders, family, technology, and pregnancy
  with Mary Adzhigirey, Sam Parnell, Will Shinnick, Joshua Solowey, and Bailee Teter

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• Awaken: A Conversation on Technology, Smartphones, and Discipleship to Jesus
  with Cyrus Eaton, Haley Erickson, Hudson Parker, and Joshua Solowey

• Awaken: A Conversastion on Fasting and Praying as a Family
  with Will & Caity Shinnick, Brandon & Courtney Steele, and Joshua Solowey

SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES

Blogs written by Ethos Staff and Family Members:

• Fasting and Eating Disorders

• Fasting For vs. Fasting From

• Fasting While Nursing or Pregnant

• Growing Deeper in Prayer

• Let Go of Guilt and Perfection

• Let’s Get Practical: Tips for Fasting

• Minor Fast: Sun Up to Sun Down

If you’re looking for some other books to read during the month, here are a few suggestions:

• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, by John Mark Comer

• Digital Minimalism, by Cal Newport

• The Tech Wise Family, by Andy Crouch

• Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Peter Scazzero

• Secrets of the Secret Place, by Bob Sorge

• Keep the Blood Warm, by Peter Louis