For centuries men and women have stepped away from the table to fast. To pray, to seek something deeper. But what does a 40 day fast look like today? I'm Dr. Sam Sims with Kingdom fasting and in this podcast I invite you to walk with 4 ordinary people on an extraordinary journey.

On Day 32 of the Modern 40 Day Fast, we dive into a deeply personal breaking point, one that reveals how God uses our weaknesses as the doorway to true strength. Sam opens up about years of hiding his emotional sensitivity, the moment God challenged him to surrender it, and the surprising truth he discovered through Scripture, friendship, and fasting. This episode explores identity, vulnerability, and the way emotional and spiritual intelligence shape who God is calling us to become. Join us as we walk through a powerful moment of surrender and clarity on this extraordinary journey.

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For centuries men and women have stepped away from the table to fast. To pray, to seek something deeper. But what does a 40 day fast look like today? I'm Dr. Sam Sims with Kingdom fasting and in this podcast I invite you to walk with 4 ordinary people on an extraordinary journey. On Day 31 of the Modern 40 Day Fast, Dr. Sam shares simple but powerful fasting fuel insights, including the surprising benefits of kimchi, while Bre shares her moments in His presence to completely transform how she saw and cared for her body. This episode beautifully weaves together practical tools and spiritual truth, reminding us that God designed our bodies for a purpose and calls His creation very good. Research article mentioned: Huang, Chu-Han et al. "Probiotic BSH Activity and Anti-Obesity Potential of Lactobacillus plantarum Strain TCI378 Isolated from Korean Kimchi." Preventive nutrition and food science vol. 24,4 (2019): 434-441. doi:10.3746/pnf.2019.24.4.434 #themodern40dayfast #40DayFast #FastingAndPrayer #ChristianPodcast #KingdomFasting #faith #fasting #BenefitsofFasting #biblicalFasting #Mindset #MindsetShift #howgodspeaks

For centuries men and women have stepped away from the table to fast. To pray, to seek something deeper. But what does a 40 day fast look like today? I'm Dr. Sam Sims with Kingdom fasting and in this podcast I invite you to walk with 4 ordinary people on an extraordinary journey. Today is day 30, it marks a turning point. As our participants cross the 75% mark, something unexpected happens as strength rises, clarity increases, and courage shows up in powerful ways. In this episode, Sam walks through the spiritual and scientific reasons behind this surge of empowerment, the role of metabolic switching, and the moment their church united in fasting and prayer. Discover why fasting doesn't weaken you… it empowers you! Research article mentioned: Mattson, Mark P et al. "Intermittent metabolic switching, neuroplasticity and brain health." Nature reviews. Neuroscience vol. 19,2 (2018): 63-80. doi:10.1038/nrn.2017.156 #themodern40dayfast #40DayFast #FastingAndPrayer #ChristianPodcast #KingdomFasting #faith #fasting #BenefitsofFasting #biblicalFasting

For centuries men and women have stepped away from the table to fast. To pray, to seek something deeper. But what does a 40 day fast look like today? I'm Dr. Sam Sims with Kingdom fasting and in this podcast I invite you to walk with 4 ordinary people on an extraordinary journey. Today is day 29, we dive into the slowdown that happens near the end and why it's completely normal. Sam breaks down the truth behind conventional diet theory, with honest updates, biblical encouragement, and practical steps for preparing to break your fast well, this episode gives you the clarity and motivation you need to finish strong. Research article mentioned: Thomas, D M et al. "Can a weight loss of one pound a week be achieved with a 3500-kcal deficit? Commentary on a commonly accepted rule." International journal of obesity (2005) vol. 37,12 (2013): 1611-3. doi:10.1038/ijo.2013.51 #themodern40dayfast #40DayFast #FastingAndPrayer #ChristianPodcast #KingdomFasting #faith #fasting #BenefitsofFasting #biblicalFasting #ConventionalDietTheory

For centuries men and women have stepped away from the table to fast. To pray, to seek something deeper. But what does a 40 day fast look like today? I'm Dr. Sam Sims with Kingdom fasting and in this podcast I invite you to walk with 4 ordinary people on an extraordinary journey. Today is day 28, join me for a deeper understanding of what you may be experiencing on day twenty-eight of your journey. Sam dives into a real struggle many face: food obsession. He shares how setting our minds "on things above" (Colossians 3:2) can break patterns of gluttony, distraction, and emotional reliance on food. #themodern40dayfast #40DayFast #FastingAndPrayer #ChristianPodcast #KingdomFasting #faith #fasting #BenefitsofFasting #biblicalFasting #FoodObsession #Gluttony

For centuries men and women have stepped away from the table to fast. To pray, to seek something deeper. But what does a 40 day fast look like today? I'm Dr. Sam Sims with Kingdom fasting and in this podcast I invite you to walk with 4 ordinary people on an extraordinary journey. Today is day 27, join me for a deeper understanding of what you may be experiencing on day twenty-seven of your journey. Today Sam dives into emotions, hormones, and how fasting impacts PMS and overall wellbeing. #themodern40dayfast #40DayFast #FastingAndPrayer #ChristianPodcast #KingdomFasting #faith #fasting #BenefitsofFasting #biblicalFasting #PMS #fasting benefits for women

For centuries men and women have stepped away from the table to fast. To pray, to seek something deeper. But what does a 40 day fast look like today? I'm Dr. Sam Sims with Kingdom fasting and in this podcast I invite you to walk with 4 ordinary people on an extraordinary journey. Today is day 26, join me for a deeper understanding of what you may be experiencing on day twenty-six of your journey. You're officially 65% done! Just 14 days to go. In today's episode, Dr. Sam shares about the emotional side of fasting and a few surprising nutrition insights. #themodern40dayfast #40DayFast #FastingAndPrayer #ChristianPodcast #KingdomFasting #faith #fasting #BenefitsofFasting #biblicalFasting

For centuries men and women have stepped away from the table to fast. To pray, to seek something deeper. But what does a 40 day fast look like today? I'm Dr. Sam Sims with Kingdom fasting and in this podcast I invite you to walk with 4 ordinary people on an extraordinary journey. Today is day 25, join me for a deeper understanding of what you may be experiencing on day twenty-five of your journey. Dr. Sam dives into Isaiah 40:31. Discover how fasting transforms both body and spirit from increased fat burning and endurance, to learning how to enjoy family time without breaking your fast. This is the research mentioned in the episode: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/effects-of-aerobic-exercise-performed-in-fasted-v-fed-state-on-fat-and-carbohydrate-metabolism-in-adults-a-systematic-review-and-metaanalysis/0EA2328A0FF91703C95FD39A38716811 #themodern40dayfast #40DayFast #FastingAndPrayer #ChristianPodcast #KingdomFasting #faith #fasting #BenefitsofFasting #biblicalFasting #SpiritualGrowth #RenewedStrength

For centuries men and women have stepped away from the table to fast. To pray, to seek something deeper. But what does a 40 day fast look like today? I'm Dr. Sam Sims with Kingdom fasting and in this podcast I invite you to walk with 4 ordinary people on an extraordinary journey.

Today is day 24, join me for a deeper understanding of what you may be experiencing on day twenty-four of your journey. Sam focuses on the psychological side of fasting. How prior experience helps reduce stress and improves your mindset. It also ties in faith and practical fasting fuels!

This is the research mentioned in the episode: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8170085/ #themodern40dayfast #40DayFast #FastingAndPrayer #ChristianPodcast #KingdomFasting #faith #fasting #BenefitsofFasting #biblicalFasting #FastingGets Easier #FaithOverFood

For centuries men and women have stepped away from the table to fast. To pray, to seek something deeper. But what does a 40 day fast look like today? I'm Dr. Sam Sims with Kingdom fasting and in this podcast I invite you to walk with 4 ordinary people on an extraordinary journey.

Today is day 23, join me for a deeper understanding of what you may be experiencing on day twenty-three of your journey. Sam dives deep into the heart of fasting literally and spiritually. Discover how even one day of fasting each month can strengthen your heart, lower disease risk, and renew your trust in God's strength.

This is the research mentioned in the episode: https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/long-term-effects-intermittent-fasting-heart-health-mortality/ https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circ.140.suppl_1.11123 #themodern40dayfast #40DayFast #FastingAndPrayer #ChristianPodcast #KingdomFasting #faith #fasting #BenefitsofFasting #biblicalFasting #FastingHealsTheHeart