How can I use financial “fasting” to grow closer to God?

Are your finances causing stress and affecting your relationship with God? Feeling overwhelmed by materialism and looking for a way to find peace and spiritual growth? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast with Ralph Estep Jr. as he introduces the concept of “Financial Fasting.”How Can I Use Financial “Fasting” to Grow Closer to God? With Ralph Estep, Jr.In this episode, Ralph delves into how Financial Fasting—intentionally cutting back on spending to focus on spiritual growth—can help you break free from financial stress and grow closer to God. Drawing from biblical principles and personal experiences, he provides practical steps for starting your own financial fast, from setting a specific timeframe to redirecting resources towards giving and saving. He emphasizes the broader impact of financial fasting, not just for personal growth, but also for helping others in need. Discover how financial fasting can help you find true freedom and deepen your faith.00:00 Episode Overview01:02 Listener’s Concern01:37 Bible Verse02:16 Defining Financial Fasting03:02 Ralph’s Experience03:33 Actionable Steps08:15 Materialism and Our Relationship with God07:08 Financial Fasting Story08:12 Recap and Final Thoughts10:06 Outro💛 Join the Financially Confident Christian CommunityIf today’s episode encouraged you, we’d love to invite you to be part of something bigger — the Financially Confident Christian Community.This is where faith and finances come together — a growing family of believers supporting one another, sharing encouragement, and helping spread God’s truth about money.Your membership helps keep the show free for everyone while funding new devotionals, study guides, and outreach resources.👉 Learn more and join the mission at financiallyconfidentchristian.com/joinTogether, we’re helping believers everywhere break the cycle of financial shame and live with confidence in Christ. 🙏Get Ralph's Book on becoming a Financially Confident Christian financiallyconfidentchristian.com/becomingLISTEN NOWWATCH NOW ON YOUTUBE (OUR VIDEO VERSION)WATCH NOW ON RUMBLE (OUR VIDEO VERSION)Please share our Podcast with all your friends and family!Submit your questions or ideas for future shows - email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail message on our podcast pageLeave A Voicemail Message Mentioned in this episode:Post roll for Book Becoming