Nativity Fast
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Nov 2, 2026
Nathan HoffHOST
Even as a kid, when I'd sing this hymn, it would kind of alert me, kind of make me sit up straighter.
Nathan HoffHOST
And I think there are some traditions in the church, even in the Eastern church, I think Nativity Fast starts mid-November, but I'm sure it has to do with these readings that all really are gearing people into that kind of repeated alertedness that I need, that you need.
Nathan HoffHOST
Who was the, I forget what old preacher said, that somehow in the early church, there was a placard that says Jesus is coming again soon, but then it was kind of written in stone, etched in stone, and it felt a little bit more, is he really, is it kind of like, we believe this as a tacit of faith, but it's kind of something that, we've heard so often that honestly, maybe we become like those silly ones that kind of go,
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Michael ChristianHOST
So rather than scrambling to find something to fill the gap, we realized it was actually a pretty good opportunity to return to something we've been meaning to continue for a while.
Michael ChristianHOST
With the nativity fast coming right up for those of us on the new calendar on November 15th, that gives us a perfect opportunity to revisit our ultimate fasting tier lists.
Michael ChristianHOST
If you remember episode 71, we ranked the best and worst protein sources available during the Orthodox fast seasons.
Michael ChristianHOST
We had shrimp, protein powders, legumes, peanut butter, and all sorts of things that Orthodox Christians tend to rely on when meat, dairy, and eggs come off the table.
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Michael ChristianHOST
And sweet potatoes contain different combinations of starches, sugars, fibers, and other compounds depending on the variety, their storage, and again, their preparation.
Michael ChristianHOST
And while some people digest them beautifully, others find that larger servings cause bloating or GI discomfort.
Michael ChristianHOST
And again, if you're trying to get enough calories during the nativity fast, there's a difference between enjoying a serving of sweet potatoes and trying to build your entire energy take around them.
JohnHOST
Right, and so where do you say they land? They will also land in the S tier.