Fasting Benefits: A Practical and Rooted Look at Biblical vs Modern Fasting

About this episode

This episode explores the benefits of fasting from both modern and biblical perspectives, emphasizing spiritual hunger and dependence.

In this episode of Becoming Natural, we explore fasting benefits through a practical, faith-rooted look at modern fasting, biblical fasting, body rhythm, and spiritual hunger. Read the full episode + resources here: https://becomingnatural.com/fasting-benefits-biblical-vs-modern-fasting/ What if fasting is not only about what happens when the body goes without food, but also about what the heart reaches for when comfort is removed? In this episode of Becoming Natural, Penelope explores fasting benefits through two lenses: modern intermittent fasting and the ancient biblical practice of spiritual fasting. We talk about why intermittent fasting became popular, what may happen in the body when we pause constant food intake, and how fasting can support rhythm, appetite awareness, digestive rest, and metabolic flexibility for some people. But this conversation goes deeper than eating windows and metabolism. Spiritual fasting asks a different question: What am I seeking with my whole heart? Using Scripture, personal reflection, and insights from God’s Chosen Fast by Arthur Wallis, this episode looks at fasting as a posture of dependence, surrender, prayer, humility, and wholehearted…

People in this episode

Host: Penelope Sampler

Topics covered

• fasting
• biblical fasting
• intermittent fasting
• spiritual hunger
• body rhythm
• metabolic flexibility

Keywords

• fasting benefits
• intermittent fasting
• biblical fasting
• spiritual hunger
• body rhythm
• metabolic flexibility

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: God’s Chosen Fast

Places: Isaiah 58

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