In episode 25 of the Morality Lens Podcast, we continue our Lent series by taking a deeper look at fasting and the role it plays during this season of reflection. While many people associate Lent with giving something up, fewer people fully understand the spiritual purpose behind fasting or how Christians have historically practiced it.

In this episode, we explore what biblical fasting actually is and what it is not. We discuss the spiritual intention behind fasting, how it differs from dieting or self-punishment, and why it has been practiced by believers throughout Scripture and church history. We also examine why fasting is connected to the season of Lent and how it helps prepare the heart to reflect on the suffering of Christ, the sacrifice of the cross, and the hope found in the resurrection.

This conversation also looks at practical principles for eating during Lent, including simplicity, restraint, gratitude, and generosity. We talk about how fasting can reveal deeper things within the heart—such as impatience, dependence on comfort, or lack of discipline—and how those moments of self-discovery can actually lead to spiritual growth rather than discouragement.