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Jun 2024
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Fasting, Understanding the Bible, and Me...

Madison Prewett Troutt
About this episode

We are back with another episode of the Stay True Podcast! Madison is back in the studio this week answering your questions on faith. In this episode, we will dive into some important disciplines that every believer should adopt: fasting, studying and understanding the Bible, and Biblical meditation. If you've been asking yourself the question, "How do I begin reading my Bible?" or allowing days and weeks to go by without spending time in The Bible, this episode will provide resources to use and explain why prioritizing His Word is important. If you've wondered, "Why should I fast?" or "How do I fast?" this episode will be helpful in explaining the reason behind fasting and how it grows your faith. We can't wait for you to hear how this episode impacts your faith and teaches you more about who God is. Don't forget to stay you and stay true!

This week, we talk about:

  • Where to begin reading your Bible

  • Why consistent Bible reading is important

  • How to study and apply Scripture

  • How to memorize Scripture

  • What meditation means and how it fights the enemy

  • What fasting is and why it is important 

  • How to stand firm in your faith

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