44: Fasting with Asheritah Ciuciu Prayer In A Noisy World with Valerie Woerner of Val Marie Paper

In this episode, Val talks with author Asheritah Ciuciu about fasting. This is a practice that can seem mysterious or ancient. Through this conversation, we begin to see the purpose of fasting in our modern-day lives and specific examples of what God can do when we’re faithful to obey this command.
Asheritah Ciuciu is a bestselling author, national speaker, and host of the Prayers of REST podcast. A Romanian missionary kid, she’s passionate about helping women all over the world find joy in Jesus through creative and consistent time in God's Word. Asheritah is married to her high school sweetheart and together they raised their three spunky kids in NE Ohio. 
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Highlights from today’s episode:
[1:44] Asheritah’s current prayer routine[8:29] Why we should fast[13:26] Important aspects of fasting[24:30] Things other than food that you might fast from[32:30] A memorable fasting moment[40:15] What role feasting plays in fasting
Things mentioned in today’s episode:
Full by Asheritah CiuciuPrayer Journal by Val Marie PaperPrayers of Rest podcastA Hunger for God by John PiperThe 40-Day Sugar Fast by Wendy SpeakePray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie Woerner
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