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  • Being Filmed by EWTN-behind the scenes

    What does a full day of living your Catholic faith actually look like?

    In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of filming with EWTN for Living the Divine Mercy with Fr. Chris Alar, where every part of the day—from sunrise to evening—was centered on faith, discipline, and purpose.

    This is not theory—it’s real life.

    We walk through a full day of filming, including prayer, Mass, family life, fitness, friendship, cooking, and coaching.

    Each moment reveals how the Delay and Pray Method integrates faith into daily living and shows what is possible when your life is truly ordered toward God.

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    36 min
  • When the Desire for Alcohol Left

    What if your desire for alcohol could simply vanish—completely and unexpectedly—through the grace of God?

    In this deeply moving episode, Beth and her guest Betsey share their firsthand experiences of a powerful transformation that neither of them could have achieved on their own.

    If you’ve ever struggled with habits that feel impossible to break, this conversation will open your eyes to what God can truly do.

    Together, they explore the journey leading up to this grace, including prayer, fasting, and surrender, as well as the role of the Rosary, the Blessed Mother, and signal graces in their lives.

    They also discuss how this freedom has impacted their families, their faith, and their future—and why this same transformation is possible for you.

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    Rosa Mystica Shrine

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    48 min
  • From Struggle to Freedom: Real Coaching, Real Results, Real Faith

    What happens when women stop chasing quick fixes and finally commit to doing the work with God at the center?

    In this episode, you’ll hear real stories from two women who chose a different path—and found lasting freedom.

    If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent or wondered what real transformation looks like, this conversation will give you a clear and hopeful perspective.

    Beth is joined by Teresa and Julie as they share their experiences inside the Delay and Pray coaching program, including losing over 100 pounds through spiritual fasting.

    Together, they discuss coaching, faith, personal growth, and the deeper meaning of commitment.

    This episode offers an honest look at what it takes to create lasting change—body and soul.

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    1 hr 7 min
  • Sugar Causes Chaos

    Sugar doesn’t just affect your body—it creates chaos in your mind and your soul.

    If you’ve ever struggled to stop eating sweets even when you know better, this episode will open your eyes to what’s really going on beneath the surface.

    You’ll begin to see that this isn’t just about discipline—it’s about understanding the deeper forces at play.

    In this episode, we explore the biological impact of sugar on your metabolism, the neurological patterns that drive cravings, and the spiritual dimension of disordered desire.

    You’ll learn how these three work together—and how to break free by aligning your body, mind, and soul with truth and order.

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    53 min
  • Fasting to Feasting with Great Joy

    Easter isn’t just a day—it’s a season, but most women miss it completely.

    After Lent, it’s easy to slip back into old patterns and mistake overindulgence for celebration.

    If you’ve ever struggled to hold onto the discipline you built during fasting, this episode will show you a better way.

    In this episode, we talk about how to feast as a Catholic woman—rooted in moderation, intention, and devotion to Christ.

    You’ll learn how to move from fasting into true feasting without falling into gluttony, and how the rhythm of the Church forms both your body and your soul.

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    24 min
  • Fasting for Priests on Holy Thursday

    Holy Week changes everything—if you’re willing to enter into it.

    In this deeply personal and faith-filled episode, we walk alongside Christ through His Passion while reflecting on our own struggles with weakness, shame, and the desire for healing.

    If you’ve ever felt like Peter—falling, doubting, and trying again—this message will meet you exactly where you are.

    We explore the power of spiritual fasting, the healing found in Eucharistic Adoration, and the essential role of priests in our spiritual lives.

    You’ll also hear a moving story of transformation through fasting and a clear call to begin praying and fasting for priests as a way to strengthen the Church and your own soul.

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    20 min
  • Fasting Miracles with Client Julie Balmer

    What happens when fasting becomes an offering to God instead of just another weight-loss strategy?

    In this powerful episode, I sit down with Delay and Pray client Julie Balmer, whose story of transformation will inspire you deeply.

    After struggling with weight for over forty years, Julie discovered that combining fasting with prayer could change not only her body, but her entire spiritual life.

    Julie shares how discovering the Delay and Pray method, converting to Catholicism, and renewing her mind helped her lose 35 pounds, overcome fear around food, and find a new purpose in praying and fasting for others.

    We talk about the mindset tools, spiritual practices, and coaching support that helped her break lifelong patterns and experience lasting freedom.

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    48 min
  • Overcoming Struggles with Prayer & Fasting

    Struggling with prayer and fasting during Lent can feel discouraging—but what if that struggle is actually part of the healing process?

    In this episode of The Delay and Pray Podcast, Beth Bubik reminds listeners that the Christian life was never meant to be easy and that our true hope is always found in Jesus Christ.

    If your Lent has included failure, impatience, or frustration, this conversation offers encouragement and perspective rooted in Catholic wisdom.

    Beth explores the deeper reason behind our struggles, explaining how sin separates us from God and why Christ alone restores that relationship.

    She also discusses how fasting reveals our attachments, the importance of the sacraments in healing the soul, and how practical tools like recognizing drifting foods, runaway foods, and anchor foods can help strengthen both body and spirit during the Lenten journey.

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    22 min
  • Giving During Lent

    Almsgiving is often the forgotten pillar of Lent, quietly sitting behind prayer and fasting while we focus on sacrifice and spiritual discipline.

    Yet generosity is one of the most powerful ways we grow in holiness during this sacred season.

    In this episode, Beth explores the uncomfortable but beautiful call to give more of our time, talent, and treasure during Lent.

    We talk about how almsgiving works together with prayer and fasting to transform the heart, why generosity loosens our attachment to material things, and how even small acts of charity can become powerful expressions of love for Christ.

    Beth also shares personal stories, practical ways to practice almsgiving, and how the money saved during fasting can become a meaningful gift for those in need.

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    32 min
  • The Pillar of Prayer

    What if prayer—not food—became the hinge of your day?

    In this episode, we dive into why prayer is the foundation of Spiritual Fasting and the first pillar of Lent.

    If you’ve ever struggled with consistency in prayer or discipline in fasting, this conversation will reframe how you approach both.

    We explore the Catechism’s definition of prayer, the power of the Liturgy of the Hours, the role of routine and structure, and the image of prayer as the hinge connecting earthly life to eternal life.

    We also reflect on the parable of the ten virgins and what it means to “purchase oil” through time, commitment, and consistency.

    Prayer is the way forward—and the path home.

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    20 min

About Delay and Pray

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Delay and Pray® is a weekly podcast about Spiritual Fasting especially true when it comes to losing weight permanently. Beth Bubik is the The Catholic Fasting Coach and she is an expert on the subject of Spiritual Fasting: Why to do it. How to do it. And, when to do it. It's all about delaying food for a spiritual purpose--especially sugar, flour, and alcohol. She coaches Catholics how to spiritually and physically fast to utilize their weight and food struggles as a gift to explode their own prayer lives while helping the souls of others.

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