Christian Fasting: A Biblical Step-by-Step Guide for Women
Living God's Way with Kim Dolan Leto | Christian Habits, Identity in Christ, How to Walk with God Daily
Kim Dolan Leto
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🗓️ 25 June 2025
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Have you ever wondered how to fast as a Christian woman? Maybe you've tried fasting for health reasons or followed what the world says about it—but it left you feeling confused, discouraged, or spiritually disconnected. You want to draw closer to God. You want to steward your body well. But you're not sure what fasting should actually look like for a Christian.
In today's episode of the Strong. Confident. His. Podcast, I'm giving you a step-by-step, Bible-based guide to fasting that's filled with grace, purpose, and truth.
You'll learn:
- The 5 biblical reasons Christian women fast
- The 4 types of fasting and how to know which one is right for your season
- Scriptures that will give you clarity and courage
- How spiritual fasting is completely different from diet culture
- What the latest science says about fasting and fitness
- How to fast with purpose—not pressure—and experience deeper intimacy with God
This episode will help you break through the confusion and legalism around fasting and learn how to do it God's way—with intention, wisdom, and a heart that's focused on Him.
Resources mentioned:
Blog: How to Fast God's Way: A Christian Woman's Guide
https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast/how-to-fast-as-a-christian-woman/
Fit God's Way 30-Day Transformation – A Bible-based fitness course with God-made food, workouts, devotions, and more
https://kimdolanleto.com/fit-gods-way-course
Scriptures referenced:
James 4:8, Isaiah 58:6, Joel 2:12, Matthew 6:16–18, Galatians 5:22–23, Philippians 3:13–14
If this episode encouraged you, would you share it with a friend? You never know how your small sweet act of obedience could change everything for her.
Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His.
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| 0:00.0 | Have you ever wondered how to fast as a Christian woman without falling into diet culture or fitness pressure? |
| 0:07.1 | I know this is hard to hear, but fasting isn't about shrinking our bodies. |
| 0:11.3 | It's about seeking God. |
| 0:12.4 | And this episode is so packed with scripture and biblical tips that are going to guide you step by step through how to fast. God's way. |
| 0:22.6 | Maybe you've tried intermittent fasting for weight loss but felt confused or discouraged or even |
| 0:27.4 | distant from God. If that's you, this episode is exactly what your heart needs. Today we're |
| 0:33.5 | diving into what the Bible actually says about fasting, the four types of biblical fast you can try, |
| 0:39.6 | how to break free from diet-driven thinking, practical tips to fast with a surrendered heart. |
| 0:45.4 | And you're going to learn the five biblical reasons Christian women fast, the difference between |
| 0:50.5 | spiritual fasting and the world's version and what science says about fasting and fitness. |
| 0:55.7 | How to fast, not for weight loss, but for your breakthrough and intimacy with God. |
| 1:00.8 | This is what I wish I knew years ago. |
| 1:03.2 | The scriptures that changed everything, this one's personal, practical, and packed with truth. |
| 1:07.9 | Don't miss it. |
| 1:09.1 | Okay, how to fast as a Christian woman. Welcome to the |
| 1:13.0 | Strong Confident His podcast. Let's dive in. I'm going to start with a personal story. Friends, I just |
| 1:19.2 | got back from two weeks in Europe with my family. And before we left, I made a decision. I shared |
| 1:25.2 | it on episode 260 all about my summer detox. And it felt kind of bold |
| 1:30.6 | this decision. I decided to fast social media. I went offline for two weeks. You may have noticed |
| 1:36.9 | last week there was not a podcast. I didn't do it because I needed a break from you. I love you guys. |
| 1:43.2 | I didn't need a break from posting, |
| 1:45.2 | but because I wanted to be fully present. I wanted to, I didn't want to miss the beauty of my |
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