Ever wondered if you can be a faithful Christian and not fast, especially if you struggle with food relationships? Or maybe you’ve felt called to do a spiritual fast but are unsure on how to approach it.  This episode will help you navigate the complexities of fasting, shedding light on its spiritual significance while addressing the challenges that come with it. In part two, of this two-part series on fasting, we’ll explore the biblical foundations of fasting and dive deeper into how fasting can be incorporated into your life while building a healthy relationship with both food and faith.  Topics discussed in this episode include:  ⛪️ Why there's no such thing as a “good” Christian and what the Bible says about earning holiness ❤️ Is fasting a requirement as a Christian? You're about to find out! 🍽 The critical different between fasting and self-deprivation 🙏 Alternatives to traditional fasting when you're working to repair your relationship with food Resources mentioned:  Amy Connell’s episode on the physical impacts of fasting Resources mentioned: Click here to listen my friend Amy Connell’s episode on the physical dangers of intermittent fasting on the Graced Health podcast. Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image: > Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating > Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list. > Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course! Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus. Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast! If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. Connect with Brittany on Instagram *Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.