The Discipline of Fasting: Seeking God with Purpose

The Discipline of Fasting: Seeking God with Purpose

Fasting is one of those spiritual disciplines that can feel misunderstood or even intimidating—but Jesus didn’t say “if you fast.” He said “when you fast,” and then He taught us how to do it with the right heart (Matthew chapter 6, verses 16 through 18).

In this Better Together episode, Jason and Christy talk through what biblical fasting is (and what it isn’t), why motivation matters, the different ways fasting shows up in Scripture, and how God often uses fasting to strengthen us spiritually—especially when life brings pressures we didn’t see coming (Matthew chapter 17, verses 14 through 21).

If you’ve ever wondered:

How do I start?

How long should I fast?

What if I’ve only heard extremes?

What’s the purpose beyond “not eating”?

This conversation is for you—practical, biblical, and centered on seeking the Lord with sincerity.

What to do next

1. Watch the full episode and share it with someone who needs spiritual clarity right now.

2. Ask the Lord in prayer what kind of fast He may be leading you into this season.

3. Comment or DM “FAST” and our team will be praying with you.