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Delay and Pray

Beth The Catholic Fasting Coach

The Friday Fast and the Miracle I Never Expected

FEB 26, 202622 MIN
Delay and Pray

The Friday Fast and the Miracle I Never Expected

FEB 26, 202622 MIN

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What if the desire to drink simply disappeared? In this powerful and personal episode, I share the miracle that happened on New Year’s Day after four years of fasting from alcohol on Wednesdays and Fridays.If you have ever struggled with over drinking or breaking a habit during Lent, this conversation will meet you with hope and clarity.We discuss Friday night cravings, how alcohol affects the brain, the role of spiritual fasting in reshaping desire, and how perseverance invites grace. This episode connects Catholic discipline, brain science, and redemptive suffering — and shows how miracles are often built slowly through faithfulness.Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links:$10 Delay and Pray® Book BundleThe Catholic Fasting CoachInstagramFacebookLinkedIn