In this first episode of What Do You Wanna Know?, Pastor David Martin and Venus Griffith take on one of the most misunderstood spiritual disciplines: fasting.

With Great Oaks Fellowship entering a season of fasting, they answer honest questions about why Christians fast, what fasting looks like practically, and how God uses it to shape our hearts before He changes our circumstances. This conversation is bold, biblical, and pastoral - without guilt or hype.

Whether you’re new to fasting or have done it before, this episode will help you approach it with clarity, humility, and the right expectations.

00:00 – Why this podcast exists

02:10 – Why fasting feels confusing or intimidating

05:00 – “When you fast” — Jesus’ assumption

08:30 – What fasting is NOT

12:15 – Different kinds of fasting (Daniel fast & beyond)

17:40 – Creating space to hear God

22:30 – Personal story: fasting and heart transformation

28:45 – Fasting, prayer, and spiritual clarity

34:10 – The right mindset going into a fast

39:20 – Practical wisdom for starting and ending a fast

43:30 – Final encouragement for the church

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