In this episode, we’re talking about the biblical importance of fasting, how it impacts our health, and why it can be especially powerful for people walking through cancer or recovery. I’ll also share some of my personal experiences, the ways I’ve fasted, what I’ve learned, and how God has been changing my mindset through it all.

Fasting isn’t just skipping meals, it’s a posture of humility that says, “God, I need You more than I need food.” Scripture gives us several examples:

• Moses fasted 40 days on Mount Sinai while receiving the Ten Commandments (Exodus 34:28).
• Daniel fasted from certain foods as he sought wisdom and favor (Daniel 10:2–3).
• Esther called her people to fast before approaching the king (Esther 4:16).
• Jesus Himself fasted 40 days in the wilderness before beginning His ministry (Matthew 4:1–2).

Jesus didn’t say if you fast — He said when you fast (Matthew 6:16–18). It’s expected, sacred, and meant to align our spirit with God’s will.

For me, fasting became less about trying to earn God’s favor and more about quieting the noise — the constant worry, the need to control, and the fear that came with my health journey.

Before my faith deepened, I fasted purely for health and detox reasons. I often did 48–72 hour fasts, motivated by the physical benefits — weight loss, detoxing, and resetting my body. But fasting as a mom and caregiver wasn’t easy, especially while still preparing meals for my family. Back then, my focus was physical; now, I understand fasting’s spiritual purpose.

Here’s where faith and science meet. God designed our bodies with an incredible ability to heal — and fasting activates that design.

• Cellular repair: Around 12 hours into fasting, your body starts a process called autophagy, clearing out damaged cells and toxins.
• Reduced inflammation: Fasting lowers inflammation markers linked to chronic disease, including cancer.
• Balanced insulin and hormones: Fasting gives your system time to reset, reducing insulin resistance.
• Improved immunity: Studies show fasting before chemotherapy can protect healthy cells and even improve treatment outcomes.

Fasting isn’t a cure, but it’s a way God allows the body to rest, repair, and reset. He built this healing rhythm into us for a reason.

When I began learning about fasting’s health benefits, I tried to do it monthly. I loved how it made me feel — lighter, clearer, more energized. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I read about fasting’s potential to support treatment, and it became an even greater focus.

Beyond the physical, fasting opens your heart to hear from God more clearly. When you remove distractions — food, social media, noise — you make room for His whisper.

Isaiah 58:6 says,“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free…”

True fasting is about release — releasing fear, control, anxiety, or even the need for answers.

Not everyone will have a huge spiritual moment while fasting. You might not see a vision or hear God’s voice — and that’s okay. Sometimes fasting isn’t about hearing something; it’s about clearing space. It’s making room for God to move in ways we may not recognize right away.

I’ve had friends fasting for months without clear answers, but they’re seeing blessings in other areas — peace, opportunities, unexpected strength. God often speaks through silence, peace, or timing.

Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God.”

It doesn’t say hear Me right now —