Does anyone really like fasting? Probably not many of us...but it's an essential part of our Lenten practice and we know we ought to get better at it! How can we come to a better understanding of fasting? In this episode of How To Lent, join Solenne Santiago, Augustine Institute professors, priests, and religious to learn more about the act of fasting. How does it deepen our spiritual life? Is it just about giving up chocolate? Find out now in this episode!

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00:00 Saying no in a world of instant gratification
00:51 Does anyone ACTUALLY like fasting?
02:18 What is Fasting? And why no meat?
03:33 The filet-o-fish is Catholic
04:30 What’s the point of fasting?
07:08 Is fasting just about food?
07:48 Fasting is uncomfortable!
08:36 What should I fast from?
10:32 Where do I go from here?
11:23 Use these tools this Lent!

CREDITS
Directed and Hosted by: Solenne Santiago
Produced by: Emily Ashman
Executive Producer: Kevin Mallory
Director of Photography: Jorge Paredes
Edited by: Jacob Woodward
Motion Graphics Designer: Alex Evens
Director of Content Development: Scott Hefelfinger
VP of Content: Taylor Kemp
Spiritual Directors: Rev. Scott Bailey / Rev. Luke Barder, O.P. / Very Rev. Chris Martin, V.E. / Mother Maria-Michael Newe, O.S.B.
Augustine Institute Professors: Dr. Scott Hefelfinger / Dr. Elizabeth Klein / Dr. Christopher Mooney / Dr. Carl Vennerstrom
Interview Participants: Joshua Abraham / Emily Ashman / Jon Ervin / Elizabeth Felix / Katie Hampton / Erik Hesla / Justin Leddick / Katie McGinty / Jordan Pacheco / Jorge Paredes / Lisa Patterson / Jeanne Reed / Marina Renzi / Brandt Siegfried / Kathleen Stubbs / Gina Warner / Mike Weissert / Kate Wigand / Jacob Woodward
Casting: Emily Ashman / Solenne Santiago
Production Operations: Alexandra Tilton / Gina Warner / Andrew Brinker
Content Development: Matt Mussoline
Camera Operators: Jorge Paredes / David Bratnick / Solenne Santiago / Jacob Woodward / Emily Ashman
Lighting, Grip & Electric: Jorge Paredes / Jacob Woodward / David Bratnick
Location Audio: Emily Ashman / Sean Hanus / Madison McAllister / Marina Renzi / Justin Leddick
Assistant Editor: Solenne Santiago
Motion Graphics Supervisor: Jon Ervin
Audio Mixer: Kelly Kramarik
Colorist: Jacob Woodward
Logo Design: Alex Evens
Special Thanks: St. Thomas More Catholic Church - Centennial, CO / St. Dominic Catholic Church - Denver, CO / Abbey of St. Walburga - Virginia Dale, CO / Benedictine Nuns of the Abbey of St. Walburga / Harrison Cole
Crafted by Augustine Institute Studios in Greenwood Village, Colorado

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