5 Things You Should Know When You Fast: Fasting for Beginners
Do you regularly fast? What does the Bible say about fasting? What did Jesus say about it? How should modern-day followers of Jesus (you & me!) practice Biblical fasting? These are some of the questions Shelly and Jody are tackling in episode #99: 5 Things You Should Know When You Fast: Fasting for Beginners. Listen in…
Episode #99 Five Things You Should Know When You Fast: Fasting for Beginners
In this episode, we dive deep into the spiritual discipline of fasting — what it is, what it’s not, why it matters, and what the Bible says about it. We explore Biblical foundations and personal insights surrounding fasting, share historical practices, and reflect on how to make fasting a more consistent rhythm in our modern faith journeys.
Our discussion covers the following talking points related to what Scripture says about fasting, as well as ideas for when you fast:
- What is meant by Biblical fasting
- Fasting throughout church history
- Misconceptions about fasting
- What Scripture says about fasting
- Reasons why we should practice fasting
- Ideas for fasting
- Practical and Spiritual ways to prepare when you fast
Resources mentioned in this UnPerfect Podcast episode:
- Scriptures:
- Matthew 6:16–17 – “When you fast…”
- Joel 2:12 – “Return to Me with all your heart, with fasting…”
- John 6:35 – “I am the bread of life.”
- Luke 9:23 – “Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me.”
- Isaiah 58:6–12 – The fast God desires.
- Acts 14, 2 Samuel, Jonah, Exodus, Esther
- 🎧 Rule of Life Podcast featuring Dr. Alison Cook – recommended for those with a history of disordered eating or medical concerns
Other Episodes in this series of Spiritual Disciplines
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