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How can I use financial “fasting” to grow closer to God?
Season 6 Episode 215
Are your finances causing stress and affecting your relationship with God? Feeling overwhelmed by materialism and looking for a way to find peace and spiritual growth? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast with Ralph Estep Jr. as he introduces the concept of “Financial Fasting.”
How Can I Use Financial “Fasting” to Grow Closer to God? With Ralph Estep, Jr.
In this episode, Ralph delves into how Financial Fasting—intentionally cutting back on spending to focus on spiritual growth—can help you break free from financial stress and grow closer to God. Drawing from biblical principles and personal experiences, he provides practical steps for starting your own financial fast, from setting a specific timeframe to redirecting resources towards giving and saving. He emphasizes the broader impact of financial fasting, not just for personal growth, but also for helping others in need. Discover how financial fasting can help you find true freedom and deepen your faith.
00:00 Episode Overview
01:02 Listener’s Concern
01:37 Bible Verse
02:16 Defining Financial Fasting
03:02 Ralph’s Experience
03:33 Actionable Steps
08:15 Materialism and Our Relationship with God
07:08 Financial Fasting Story
08:12 Recap and Final Thoughts
10:06 Outro
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