# Teaching | Fasting | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E06

An episode of [Practicing the Way with John Mark Comer](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1592847144), 10 May 2024, 52 min.

Audio: https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/f68f18cf-f593-42ca-b4b1-1ebf32d99b98/stream.mp3

What does not eating have to do with following Jesus? Tyler Staton breaks down the "why" of fasting: how it can help us focus on what's most important, give us freedom from idols in our lives, and grow us in compassion for others. Key Scripture Passages: Romans 12v1 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Goolam from Claremont, South Africa; Andrew from Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; Carli from Chandler, Arizona; Casey from Juliette, Georgia; and Keith from Rockwell, North Carolina.Thank you all so much! If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.

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