Can fasting save the UK?
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Fasting is often the most debated Christian discipline—confusing, demanding, and difficult—yet Jesus clearly calls us to practise it.
Steve Uppal, leader of the All Nations Movement and All Nations Church in Wolverhampton, is urging Christians across the UK to take part in Turn the Battle, a three-day fast starting on 21 January. He joined Esther to share how fasting can transform lives and impact the world.
Find out more at www.turnthebattle.uk
Released on 20 Jan 2026
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