What happens when you go 7.5 days without food?

In this episode, Rob Skinner shares his personal experience with an extended fast—why he did it, what he learned, and how it impacted his faith, mindset, and daily life.

Faced with situations beyond his control—including a loved one returning to God, a high-stakes Bible study, and a close friend recovering from serious illness—Rob turned to fasting as a way to seek God's power and intervention.

He opens up about his initial resistance, the physical and mental challenges, and the surprising spiritual clarity that came through the process.

Rob also shares practical insights from the fast, including:

Why fasting strengthens your dependence on God
What hunger really feels like after the first 24 hours
The powerful mental aspect of fasting
How fasting simplifies and sharpens your prayers
The humbling realization that "you're not the center of the story"
How fasting can reset your relationship with food and health

Drawing from Scripture, including Ezra 8, Matthew 6, and John 15, as well as insights from Seneca, this episode explores fasting as both spiritual discipline and personal training for life's challenges.

If you've ever considered fasting but felt intimidated, this episode will encourage you to start small, push past fear, and trust God for deeper growth.

Key Takeaways

Apart from God, we can do nothing
Fasting invites God's power into situations we can't control
Fear is often the biggest barrier to fasting
Hunger becomes manageable—and often more mental than physical
Simplicity in prayer leads to greater clarity and focus
Fasting builds discipline, humility, and spiritual readiness

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