Prayer and Fasting: Moving with the Spirit to Renew Our Minds, Bodies, and Churches

by David Roadcup, Michael Eagle, Shodankeh Johnson

Ready for Revival? It’s Time to Relearn Prayer and Fasting. This book is for Christians who are waking up from the uneasy peace churches have made with the way things are. The modern church’s contentedness in maintaining membership rolls doesn’t compare with the early church’s zeal for spreading the gospel far and wide. For Christians ready for revival, it’s time to reintroduce serious prayer and fasting—not as sporadic irregularities but as serious habits. Beyond telling us that we need to pray and fast, David Roadcup and Michael Eagle describe how these practices can become part of our daily and weekly rhythms. Christians must be realistic about common hindrances to these practices and receive practical help about how to move forward despite the inhibitions and idolatries which often get in our way. Prayer and Fasting combines biblical teaching, spiritual insight, and scientific research to help us intentionally pursue revival. The power of the Holy Spirit has enflamed disciple-making movements all throughout history as faithful disciple makers have prayed and fasted. To help us powerfully impact our churches, cultures, and countries for Christ, David and Mike have prepared this helpful manual. Let’s intentionally and faithfully put their words into practice! — DR. TONY TWIST , President & CEO, TCM International Institute Every Christian seeking revival needs to read this practical primer on prayer and fasting. Leading disciple-making experts agree that acknowledging the power of the Holy Spirit through prayer and fasting is key for breakthrough. Roadcup and Eagle show us both the “why” and the “how” to this vital element of our faith. — DR. BOBBY HARRINGTON , Pastor, Author, Point Leader of Renew.org & Discipleship.org DAVID ROADCUP is Professor of Discipleship and Global Outreach Representative for TCM International in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is one of the founding members of Promise Keepers and one of the three founding members of effective elders. Dr. Roadcup has authored numerous articles and authored or co-authored a dozen books. MICHAEL EAGLE is Physician Assistant in Orthopedic Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical School and previously at Mayo Clinic. He has run eighteen marathons, completed two Ironman events, and has an interest in nutrition, exercise, and fasting. Michael is an elder at Harpeth Christian Church and a graduate of TCM’s Discipleship Program.

Genres: Discipleship

112 pages, Paperback

Published November 20, 2020

Reviews

[Emma Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really appreciated reading this book! It really encourages you to go back to what the Bible says people did to draw near to God and build their relationships with Him. I plan to heed its advice and practice fasting with prayer in the future when feel called to focus intensely on God’s direction, grace, and nearness.

Loved the Scriptural references that were everywhere in the text to back up the writers’ statements.

Highly recommend!

[Jason Walters · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great Resource on Prayer and Fasting

This is a great quick reading that gives you both informative and practical advice on the key practices of prayer and fasting!

This is a great resource to have in your shelf and to look back on in times of need.

[Annette C Ham · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are wanting to jumpstart your spiritual journey this book is a quick read with a powerful impact on your spiritual life.

[Chad Dillon · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for a very practical book on Prayer and Fasting, look no further than this book. The book does a wonderful job of showing how Jesus participated in these ideas and making them practical to the individual. There is a wonderful balance of the intellectual and practical in this book. This would be a great group study book for anyone ages 13 and up.

[Lisa Noble · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Informative and a Quick Read

While I’ve done “fasts” before for physical reasons, I am doing my first corporate fast with my church and wanted to understand the history and biblical reasoning behind it. This has me planning to continue the practice after our corporate fast is completed. Great resource and a good read as well!

[Tom Funk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and concise primer for those just getting started with the disciplines. I was more interested in the sections on fasting as I haven’t made that a regular practice. It was a good place to start. There seems to be an assumption that those reading it are church leaders, but anyone could benefit from these 98 pages.

[Clinton Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Very good practical read. Practical steps on what prayer and fasting look like. Fast read too! I really enjoyed it.

[John Grigsby · Rating 5 out of 5]

such a good book to clarify and encourage disciples of Jesus to better prayer and fasting

[Alyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

The info on how to fast was great. Wish there was more info about how to pray.

[Rocky Woolery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though this is a shorter easier read, it is not lacking. The authors had much to teach and much to indicate the read with.