Why We Fast

Given on

Sep 10, 2022

Given in

North Canton, OH

As the Day of Atonement approaches, we have to ponder the question of, why we fast? One answer is that it is a spiritual tool that allows us to temporarily give up something in this life, in order for us to be nourished by the Holy Spirit, but can be so much more than that when reflecting scripturally.

Ryan was born and raised in central Georgia. Baptized in 1997, he is a fourth-generation member of the Church of God. Ryan and wife, Nissa, have three children and one grandchild. Ryan serves as Pastor for the Youngstown (Ohio), Wheeling (West Virginia), and Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) congregations. Ryan also served as the Council Reporter from May 2022 - May 2025.