Name: Secret Fasting 081124 by First Prez Honolulu
Duration: 34 min 10 s
Description: Today we examine the spiritual discipline of fasting. First Prez Executive Pastor Chris Pan tells us what fasting is, and what it's not. He shares a story from his hiking pilgrimage. And he tosses in some simple math for good measure.

Today we examine the spiritual discipline of fasting. First Prez Executive Pastor Chris Pan tells us what fasting is, and what it's not. He shares a story from his hiking pilgrimage. And he tosses in some simple math for good measure.

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Secret Fasting 081124

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