Fasting: A Principle of Power and Preparation (Ep. 71)

In this candid and spirit-filled conversation, Jenny and Lee explore the law of the fast—why it matters, why it’s hard, and how it prepares us to meet our Savior.

With honesty and humor, they share personal experiences, scriptural insights from Isaiah 58 and Doctrine & Covenants 59, and counsel from prophets ancient and modern.

Together they are reminded that fasting isn’t about deprivation—it’s an invitation to draw nearer to Christ through discipline, humility, and joyful sacrifice.

Whether fasting is your favorite spiritual practice or your most challenging one, this episode will encourage you to see it not as “starving with a prayer,” but as a sacred opportunity to strengthen your discipleship, increase your power, and open the heavens in your life.

Resources Used In The Episode:

Isaiah 58

Doctrine & Covenants 88:76

Doctrine and Covenants 59

Victor L. Brown, A Vision of the Law of the Fast, Oct 1977, General Conference

Henry D. Taylor, The Law of the Fast, Oct 1974, General Conference

Fasting and Fast Offerings, Gospel Topics and Questions on the church website

Fasting, Gospel Study Guide on the church website

Russell M. Nelson, Opening the Heavens for Help, Apr 2020, General Conference

Spencer W. Kimball, Address Given at the Welfare Services Meeting, 6 April 1974

Dean M. Davies, Oct 2014, General Conference The Law of the Fast: A Personal Responsibility to Care for the Poor …

Russell M. Nelson, Oct 2019 General Conference Spiritual Treasures 

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to Fasting

2:00 Personal Stories Regarding Fasting

10:00 The Spiritual and Physical Aspects of Fasting

20:00 Scriptural Insights and Teachings

30:00 Fasting as a Principle of Power

40:00 Modern Applications and Reflections

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com.  They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually, and speak on a variety of topics including divine identity, how to lean on the Savior in both good times and hard times, and preparing for the Second Coming, both spiritually and temporally.