{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"XP Church Sermons","title":"The Fast God Sees | Why Fasting Is More Than Giving Up Food","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c307b95b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1889,"description":"Fasting isn't about impressing people—it's about drawing closer to God.In this message, Pastor AJ Valdez walks through Matthew 6:16-18 and reveals the kind of fast that truly pleases God. Jesus teaches that fasting isn't a performance for others to see, but an act of worship done in the secret place where our Heavenly Father sees and rewards. Through personal testimony, the story of David, and practical application, you'll discover that God isn't looking for religious rituals—He's looking for hearts that hunger for Him above everything else.If you've ever wondered: Why should Christians fast?  Does fasting still matter today?  How do I fast with the right heart?","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/oo7I0Uxzy1KE4-rgYIf0n2bNgpOSdTLnqSjvX08sDmI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMDgx/YmJiNzgwYmFmNDY3/NDBhM2QzMDI0Njc3/ZThiNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}