Roaring Twenties Fast
2026
“Calling 1 million young people to
fast and pray in the Roaring Twenties.”
Today, Christian leaders, pastors, ministries, and young influencers throughout the United States are supporting a call for one million people, especially young people, to fast and pray at the beginning of 2026 for the “Roaring Twenties Fast.”
This annual fast began in 2020 and will continue throughout the “Roaring Twenties.” This year our theme is “call to courage”.
We know that one of the effects of fasting, prayer and being filled with the Holy Spirit is supernatural strength and courage to walk in God’s truth and love.
In the shadow of the tragedy surrounding Charlie Kirk, a profound spiritual urgency emerged that he spoke about often in his final season of leadership. Charlie believed the nation was standing at the edge of a genuine revival—one marked not by hype, but by courage, repentance, and conviction. He famously reminded those around him that “courage is a choice,” insisting that faith must be lived decisively each day. On his desk sat three questions he returned to daily: What is something I can do for someone today? What is something I can do to add value to the world today? How can I honor God today? Those questions shaped his leadership and continue to inspire a generation committed to living out their faith boldly in a turning point moment for the Church and the nation.
At the same time many powerful and encouraging reports are coming out lately of genuine revival, Bible sales increasing dramatically, and young people surging church attendance across the nation.
The aim of this fast is not the promotion of any one individual or ministry but rather a call to unity around rallying the next generation around the presence of Jesus. The desire is to fast and pray around the awakenings occurring on campuses and for the church to be awakened to what God is doing in this hour.
“God is moving in the next generation in a supernatural way. We believe in order to sustain what the Lord is doing we must intensify our desire and longing to seek Him”- Dr. Malachi O’Brien
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2026 Theme:
Call to Courage
Joshua 1:9 - “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Join us in fasting and praying in January 2026.
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How should I fast?
Important: Young people, be sure to talk with your parents, and your family doctor about how to safely fast.
Please join us in fasting however God leads you during this time.
The typical Biblical fast is going without food for a period of time, but there are other types of fasts you may choose from:
A typical Biblical fast is going without food for a single meal, one day, or a longer period of time.
A “Daniel Fast” is eating only fruits, vegetables, and whole grains for a period of time.
A “Juice Fast” is only doing juices, bone broth or liquids for a period of time.
A media fast is going without news media, social media, or digital entertainment for a period of time.
A social media fast is going without social media for a period of time.
You could also consider doing a fast of no seed oils, no pesticides, no sweets, no processed foods for a period of time. The key is to honor the Lord with your body, discipline yourself to say no to cravings, and take extra time to seek God in His Word and prayer.
You may choose to do a typical Biblical Fast going without food for 1 day, and then another type of fast for the remainder of the time.
You could also Fast by skipping one meal per day for a period of days, and spend that extra time seeking God in prayer.
The primary objective is to deny ourselves, and make space and time in our lives to seek God in prayer and the reading of His Word for a greater move of God in our lives, and our world.
Physical hunger can ignite a great spiritual hunger in our lives.
Signatories
Dr. Malachi O’Brien, National Prayer Leader
Matt Brown, Think Eternity
Yale Kim, US Prayer Council
Ronnie Floyd, former President of the National Day of Prayer
Tonya and Chad Prewett, UniteUS
Zach Meerkreebs, Asbury Outpouring
Ken Harrison, former President of Promise Keepers
Gary Wilkerson, World Challenge
Greg Gordon, Sermon Index
Shane Idleman, Westside Christian Fellowship
Jon Groves, Honor Church
Sammy Lopez, Evangelist
Josiah Keneally, Young Adults Today
Addison Bevere, Messenger International, Sons & Daughters TV
Thai Lam, Collegiate Day of Prayer
David Kim, Contend Global
Tony Suarez, NHCLC
Paul Worcester, Campus Ministry Network
Matthew Maher, Coastal Christian Fellowship
Chuck Tate, Rock Church
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