Fasting 101: Why Do It & How To Do It Effectively

Start your year right! In this episode of Doing Life with Ken & Tabatha Claytor, we talk about why fasting matters, how to fast effectively, and how prayer + fasting together can unlock clarity, breakthrough, discipline, and deeper intimacy with God. We also share personal stories— including Tabatha’s journey through cancer and how fasting strengthened her faith through it. Whether you’ve never fasted before or you do it every year, this conversation will encourage you to take your next step spiritually. We break down practical types of fasts (Daniel fast, 6–6 fast, water fast, social media fast, etc.), how to choose the right fast, how to stay consistent, and how fasting impacts your family, emotions, and spiritual authority. 👉 Theme of the episode: This will be your best year ever if it’s your best year spiritually. 🔥 In this episode we talk about: What fasting actually is (spiritually & practically) Why fasting + prayer together changes everything How fasting helps you hear God clearly Different types of fasts & how to choose one How to include your family in fasting Common struggles people face while fasting The benefits of fasting: healing, freedom, clarity, discipline How to make this your best spiritual year yet ⏰ New Episodes Every Thursday Hit Subscribe + 🔔 so you don’t miss new episodes! 🙏 Join us for 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting If you’ve never fasted before, jump in with us! Start where you are, and let God meet you there. Tell us in the comments: 👉 What are you fasting? 👉 What are you believing God for this year? We’re praying with you! 🕊️ Worship With Us Online If you don't have a church home, join us Sundays at 9:45 AM EST for our online service at@myalivechurch 📚 Resources Mentioned • Marriage Bootcamps • Butterfly Love (New Book) • Podcast + merch and above at: KenandTabatha.com 💬 Stay Connected Share your story at info@kenandtabatha.com us know your testimonies from fasting or prayer—we’d love to celebrate with you! Alive Conference 2026: https://www.aliveconference.org