Christian Gonzalez on Fasting & Joy

Christian Gonzalez discusses the relationship between the practice of Fasting and Joy after delivering a lecture entitled, "Nurturing Relationships that Truly Transform: Self-Emptying Love and Adolescent Joy," with Dr. Andrew Root, Olson Baalson Associate Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary.

Christian Gonzalez is the Young Adult Ministries Coordinator for the Youth and Young Adult Ministries Department of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North America. He is a husband, father, coffee drinker, sandal wearer, and CrossFitter. Christian has his MA from Azusa Pacific University in Marriage and Family Therapy and a second MA in Children, Youth, and Family Ministry from Luther Seminary.

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