Fasting Across Faith Traditions

Join us as we ask local student leaders:
" Why do you fast?" "What do people wonder about your fasting?" "How does it change you?"

For one of the rare moments in a generation, multiple sacred seasons—Ramadan, Lent, Purim, Holi, and the Bahai Fast—are overlapping, with billions of people around the world observing in their own way, including fasting. In this episode, students and young leaders give an honest look at what these traditions really look like day-to-day, how their perspectives have evolved since college, and why these seasons still matter.

Time Stamp:
00:00 Opening Thoughts on Conflict & Humanity
00:43 Introducing Faces of Faith Subseries
02:01 Shared Seasons: Faith Fasting Traditions Aligned
02:45 Big Questions: Living Faith, Choice, and Reflection
03:10 Meet the Panel: Student Introductions & Faiths
03:56 Christianity: Lent Practices & Challenges
05:00 Judaism: Purim and Community Identity
06:10 Islam: Ramadan and Spiritual Connection
08:18 Baha'i Fasting: Meaning & Shared Experiences
10:04 Personal Experiences With Fasting Across Faiths
11:01 Evolving Faith: Practicing as Young Adults
12:27 Judaism: Kosher Practice & Personal Choices
13:37 Yom Kippur: Jewish Fasting and Forgiveness
17:15 Christianity: Lent's Personal Meaning in College
19:59 Building Better Habits: Social Media & Spirituality
20:56 Islam: Growing Understanding and Empathy
22:04 Service and Community Across Faiths
23:31 Service in Practice: Teaching and Leading Youth
24:49 Common Misconceptions: Fasting and Spiritual Intention
26:32 Community and Sharing Faith Practices
27:45 Challenges and Fears: Sharing Christianity Openly
29:48 Stereotypes, Media, and Seeing People as People
32:24 Unity, Dietary Similarities, and The Golden Rule
35:40 Hope for the Future: Humanity, Reflection, and Change
38:02 Personal Growth: Learning and Research Through Faith
41:09 Closing Reflections & Power of Youth

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Credits:
Host: Dr. Lua Hancock
In-Studio Producer: David L.Yahn
Video Recording: Robert Andrescik
Audio Recording: David L. Yahn
Video / Audio Editor: David L. Yahn
Music: David L. Yahn

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