The Mentor’s Table podcast | S1E11: We Don’t Talk About Fasting, No, No
What IS fasting? Why all the buzz? What ISN'T fasting. This episode is going to step on some toes, but it's meant to sharpen the edges of this powerful discipline God has designed for us that brings maximum connection with His Spirit and transforms our physical bodies.
Pull up a chair here at The Mentor's Table, and join the discussion as we begin a multi-part series on the spiritual discipline of fasting.
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While there's a lot of buzz about fasting in the health and wellness world, it tends to be hush-hush topic in the modern-day church. In this episode we'll talk about what IS fasting? Why all the buzz? Conversely, we'll also talk about what ISN'T fasting. This episode is going to step on some toes, but it's meant to sharpen the edges of this powerful discipline God has designed for us that brings maximum connection with His Spirit and transforms our physical bodies.
Pull up a chair here at The Mentor's Table, and join the discussion as we begin a multi-part series on the spiritual discipline of fasting. What has your experience been with fasting? Let us know in the comments.
Fasting Resources to Get You Started: (may contain affiliate links)
BOOKS
God's Chosen Fast by Arthur Wallis. This tiny but mighty book is life-changing! As the subtitle states, it's "a spiritual and practical guide to fasting." That's it. Order it now. You won't regret it.
PODCASTS (Lots of JMC this time! Sorry not sorry.)
"To Starve the Flesh and Feed the Spirit" on the John Mark Comer Teachings Podcast. You'll recognize a lot of this content because this is where I first learned it all!
"Luminary Interview: Dr. Alison Cook" For those of you who have a difficult relationship with food, fasting is way less accessible. Here's a great conversation with a licensed therapist and follower of Jesus who talks you through how to approach fasting.
"Fasting (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E6" While this is on JMC's teaching podcast, the it's actually Tyler Staton (pastor of Bridgetown Church) who is teaching, and he does a fantastic job providing a different voice and angle to the subject.
RESOURCE
Practicing the Way 4-week small group curriculum on fasting. This curriculum is completely free! It's beautiful, practical, and easy to navigate. Anyone can sign up (you don't have to lead a small group through it--but it does add more depth). You will have to create a login to be able to access it.
Places where we can continue this conversation:
Right here in the comments.
Email at hello@joyabad.com
On Instagram @joyabaddotcom
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Our next episode will drop on April 23rd, 2025. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts.
The Mentor’s Table podcast | S1E10: How to Start Your Own Sabbath Rhythm
If you've been playing around with the idea of starting a sabbath rhythm, but you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, or that it's impossible, then this is your sign to START LISTENING NOW. After listening to this episode, let me know if you still feel overwhelmed, or if you feel empowered to start small right away. Pull up a chair.
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You guys! If you've been playing around with the idea of starting a sabbath rhythm, but you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, or that it's impossible, then this is your sign to START LISTENING NOW. After listening to this episode, let me know if you still feel overwhelmed, or if you feel empowered to start small right away.
Better yet, after listening, head to www.joyabad.com and sign up for my FREE Couch-to-Sabbath Guide. I've done all the thinking and planned out the teeny tiny steps to empower you to get started right away.
Remember, Jesus' own words were that Sabbath was designed to MEET YOUR NEEDS. Full stop. It's not about a list of dos and don'ts, or a list of rules and obligations. It's a rhythm that meets your needs. I can hear a collective sigh just typing those words
Let's get started today!
Click below to listen to our three previous episodes about SABBATH:
The How & the Why of Our Family's Sabbath Rhythm
Reframing Resistance to Sabbath (a better title would've been--How to Deal With Resistance to Sabbath)
Here are some of my favorite resources I turned to when I began my sabbath rhythm: (may contain affiliate links)
BOOKS
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. This is where sabbath all began for me! The book covers many spiritual disciplines, not just sabbath. It's my favorite gateway into making spiritual disciplines a life rhythm.
Subversive Sabbath by A.J. Swoboda | This book has some fantastic teachings about sabbath, and it's a classic "eat the meat and spit out the bones" book. I suggest inviting the Spirit to guide you with discernment as you read.
The Invitation to a Journey by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. | This is a fantastic starting point as well, beginning with establishing why spiritual disciplines are so foundational to living your best life. I personally plan to revisit this one again soon.
PODCASTS
Sabbath 01: Stop from Rule of Life Podcast. This is the first in a series of four teachings that complements practicingtheway.org's free sabbath discipleship curriculum. Highly recommend the doing the discipleship series with a small group and complementing it with listening to this podcast series.
Sabbath (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace from the John Mark Comer Teachings podcast. I referenced this teaching by Tyler Staton in the podcast today. Fantastic perspective shift for sabbath as a rhythm. (There are many more JMC teachings about sabbath in this podcast playlist. When I need a refresher as to why we sabbath, this podcast is where I go for inspiration and motivation to get me back on track.)
Places where we can continue this conversation:
Right here in the comments.
Email at hello@joyabad.com
On Instagram @joyabaddotcom
Stay up to date on all our conversations and the resources I’m creating for you by subscribing to my monthly newsletter and get my Couch-to-Sabbath guide for FREE. Our next episode will drop on April 9th, 2025. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts.
The Mentor’s Table podcast | S1E9: Reframing Resistance to Sabbath
Sabbath has a dirty secret that most people aren’t talking about—it comes with lots of resistance. Some resistance will come from within trying to get you to stop (or never start), and some will come from outside sources like family, friends, and co-workers. What do we do with those feelings of discouragement? Let’s talk about it. Pull up a chair.
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This topic isn't mentioned in most teachings about sabbath--you will feel resistance from within to stop sabbathing (or never start), and you will feel resistance from others around also discouraging you. What do you do with those feelings? Let's talk about it. Pull up a chair.
If you have questions about sabbath that you would like to submit for a future Q&R (question and response) episode, please comment below or email me hello@joyabad.com.
Click below to listen to our two previous episodes about SABBATH:
The How & the Why of Our Family's Sabbath Rhythm
Here are some of my favorite resources I turned to when I began my sabbath rhythm: (may contain affiliate links)
BOOKS
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. This is where sabbath all began for me! The book covers many spiritual disciplines, not just sabbath. It's my favorite gateway into making spiritual disciplines a life rhythm.
Subversive Sabbath by A.J. Swoboda | This book has some fantastic teachings about sabbath, and it's a classic "eat the meat and spit out the bones" book. I suggest inviting the Spirit to guide you with discernment as you read.
The Invitation to a Journey by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. | This is a fantastic starting point as well, beginning with establishing why spiritual disciplines are so foundational to living your best life. I personally plan to revisit this one again soon.
PODCASTS
Sabbath 01: Stop from Rule of Life Podcast. This is the first in a series of four teachings that complements practicingtheway.org's free sabbath discipleship curriculum. Highly recommend the doing the discipleship series with a small group and complementing it with listening to this podcast series.
Sabbath (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace from the John Mark Comer Teachings podcast. I referenced this teaching by Tyler Staton in the podcast today. Fantastic perspective shift for sabbath as a rhythm. (There are many more JMC teachings about sabbath in this podcast playlist. When I need a refresher as to why we sabbath, this podcast is where I go for inspiration and motivation to get me back on track.)
Places where we can continue this conversation:
Right here in the comments.
Email at hello@joyabad.com
On Instagram @joyabaddotcom
Stay up to date on all our conversations and the resources I’m creating for you by subscribing to my monthly newsletter and get my Couch-to-Sabbath guide for FREE.Our next episode will drop on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts.