Episode 6: Faith, Physiology & Fasting

Fasting is a spiritual discipline that will help you hear God's voice more clearly, deepen your relationship with Christ to better serve others!In today’s episode of The Wendi Irlbeck Show, we explore fasting through both a biblical and physiological lens. As a registered dietitian and woman of faith, I break down what Scripture teaches about fasting, what science says about fasting and hormones, and why your heart posture matters before beginning a fast!We discuss:• The true biblical purpose of fasting• Why fasting removes distractions but does not earn favor• Sharing your faith with others and the importance of prayer• Physiological effects of fasting (insulin sensitivity, autophagy, cortisol response)• Hormone sensitivity in active women• When fasting may disrupt menstrual cycles, thyroid function, or recovery• Who should NOT fast• How to approach the Daniel Fast responsibly🔗 Daniel fast; https://www.devotionswithwendi.com/the-daniel-fast-simplicity-surrender-and-seeking-god-first🔗 fueling the vegetarian athlete https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/blog/fueling-the-plant-based-vegan-student-athlete/🔗 https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/blog/fasting-and-womens-hormones-a-biblical-and-science-based-guide-to-fasting-wisely/🔗 CONNECT WITH WENDIFollow along for nutrition education, athlete fueling, faith-based encouragement, and leadership insight:Instagram (Primary): @nutrition_with_wendi and @devotions_with_wendiX (formerly Twitter): @Wendi_IrlbeckFacebook: Nutrition with WendiLinkedIn: Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN🌐 WEBSITES, BOOK & RESOURCES*Nutrition, Programs & Speaking:*👉https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com*Faith & Devotionals:*👉https://www.devotionswithwendi.comSupport the ministry! Wendi-Irlbeck on Venmo🙏 STAY CONNECTEDIf this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you think differently about your health and faith:Subscribe to the showLeave a reviewShare this episode with someone who needs encouragement today• Higher-protein plant-based strategies for stewardship during a fast• The difference between humility and control