Connected Faith | Wilderness
Toi explores the spiritual practice of fasting, considering how it has been a part of our faith story and expanding our understanding of what it means to fast today.
speakers:Toi King
writers:Toi King
topics:Matthew 4:1-11fastingJesustrial
source:Abingdon Press
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