Does God Still Speak When We Fast? [Keith Rogers' Fasting Story]
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In this inspiring episode of Formed by Jesus, Pastor Trey VanCamp sits down with Keith Rogers—an ordained minister and cancer survivor—to talk about the intersection of fasting, faith, and the voice of God. Keith shares his testimony of coming to faith at 40, battling cancer four times, and how fasting has become a key part of his spiritual and physical renewal. From dreams that shaped his obedience to insights gained on prayer walks, Keith opens up about what it means to live with urgency, humility, and spiritual alertness in the fourth quarter of life. This conversation will challenge your assumptions, encourage your soul, and stir your desire to hear God's voice in both the ordinary and the miraculous.
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I Thought God Didn't Like Me [Charlie Shorma's Fasting Story]
In this honest and thoughtful episode, Trey sits down with Charlie Shorma, a faithful member of Passion Creek Church, to unpack his personal journey with the spiritual discipline of fasting. Charlie shares how he went from seeing fasting as a vague Christian obligation to embracing it as a pathway to deeper intimacy with God.
What started as skipped meals turned into a sacred rhythm—a time to confront long-held doubts about God's kindness, wrestle with past pain, and experience the steady pull of God’s hesed love. Along the way, Charlie opens up about his family’s cross-country moves, seasons of struggle, and how fasting helped reframe his story—not for what he could get from God, but for who he was becoming in Christ.
Join our church as we pursue the way of Jesus through 9 practices. To learn more, go to: https://formedbyjesus.com/fasting
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Fasting Helped Me Face My Perfectionism [Rebekah's Fasting Story]
In this episode of the Formed by Jesus podcast, we hear from Rebekah, a homeschooling mom of three who shares how the practice of fasting has transformed her spiritual life, her parenting, and even her daily rhythms. She reflects on what God revealed through hunger, how abstaining from social media created more peace at home, and how fasting uncovered a deeper desire for control rooted in perfectionism. It's a conversation filled with wisdom, honesty, and practical encouragement for anyone looking to draw closer to God through spiritual practices—without falling into legalism or performance.
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From Religious Ritual to Real Relationship [Mark Speiker's Story]
In this episode of the Formed by Jesus podcast, we sit down with Mark Speiker, a faithful member of our church community, to talk about his first real experience with fasting—not as a religious ritual, but as a spiritual practice. Mark shares his journey from growing up in Catholic traditions to embracing a deeper, more intentional walk with Jesus. We discuss the physical and spiritual tensions of fasting, the temptation to fill the silence with distractions, and how this practice has softened his heart, strengthened his marriage, and brought unexpected clarity to his daily routine. This is a raw, honest, and encouraging conversation about learning to say no to cheaper desires and yes to deeper union with God.
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How Do We Lent?
Why Lent?
Lent is a historical Christian season in the church calendar that’s been observed by the Christian church going as far back as the 3rd century. Lent marks the 40 days leading up to Easter, beginning with Ash Wednesday, as a time for repentance and prayer. During Lent we turn our attention on our sin to better prepare for the celebration of Easter. The primary way we do this is by fasting or abstaining from something specific until Easter.
Lent is voluntary and invitational. It doesn’t make you more lovable to God, but it does move your heart in deeper devotion to God.
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