Life + God Podcast

Finding Focus

Eddy Evans admits that he's a little hyperactive and focus has always been a struggle for him, and that also applies to his spiritual life. He sees fasting as a time to bring some calm and peace to his routine. 

Spiritual, Not Religious

Dana Philips didn't want to practice fasting because she saw it as religious legalism rather than spiritual connection. When she discovered that fasting is more than giving up something, the spirituality clicked into place for her.

Caffeine Compulsion

Rev. Dr. Nick McRae is giving up all carbonated beverages for Lent because he feels it has started to take control over him. He shares that this is actually the first year he is going into Lent with clear intention to grow his relationship with God.

Figuring Out Fasting

Rev. Doug Meyer is the Assoc. Pastor of Caring Ministries at Trietsch and admits that he is just now figuring out fasting. In all of his years of ministry, he is still trying to learn how fasting can help him grow closer to God. Bottom line... it's okay to not have it figured out!

The Fasting ”Curse”

Monica Crishi has a unique spin on her Lenten fast. She's trying to cut back on cussing in general, but on top of that she wants to do one act of kindness every day of Lent.

Mindfulness Over Forgetfulness

Judie Sherwood has always had trouble keeping God at the forefront of her fast, but she has found a way to change that with a Lenten devotion that has become meaningful to her.

No Pain Required

The saying "no pain, no gain" doesn't have to apply to fasting! Dart West shares how his ideas of fasting and serving God have changed from a painful sacrifice to a positive growth in his relationship with God.

Impatient for Change

Linda Steiner shares how she has been struggling with patience, and for good reason. Her husband has Alzheimer's and, as his caretaker, she is asking God to give her more patience than she's ever needed. 

A Little Less Wining

Jody Turnbow is partnering with his wife on his Lenten fast. They are giving up alcohol during dinner and starting their meals with prayer to grow in relationship with God and to better connect with each other.

Giving Up on Giving Up

Chris Sears wants to go deeper than "giving up something for Lent." After reading more in Scripture about fasting, he felt inspired to focus on his relationship with God by sacrificing his favorite drink in the world, Mountain Dew.