The Importance of Fasting as a Th...

The Importance of Fasting as a Therapist

Therapist Proverbs by Dr. Chelsea Hall

S1 · E13

Sep 20, 2026

01:06:44

Episode notes

Dr. Chelsea talks about the importance of fasting as a therapist. Instructions for how people should carry themselves during a fast are given, based on scripture. Examples of why, how, and when fasting was used in the scripture are reviewed from the Old & New Testament. Reasons to fast as therapists are discussed and examples of how to incorporate fasting into personal and professional practice are shared.

Discussion Overview:

What is fasting and what is not
Instructions for personal conduct when you fast according to scripture
What we can learn about fasting from the Old Testament
What we can learn about fasting from the New Testament
The importance and benefits of fasting
Reasons to fast as a therapist
Examples of how and when to incorporate fasting in personal and professional practice as therapists

Anchor Scriptures:

Matthew 6:16-18

Isaiah 58

Leviticus 16:29-31

Jonah 3:5-10

Joel 2:12-17

2 Samuel 12:16-23

Judges 20:26-28

Ezra 8:21-23

Acts 13:2-3

Acts 14:23

Matthew 4:2-4

Mark 9:28-29

Reflection Question:

Think about how these scriptures can be applied to your practice as a therapist. Let them inspire how you fast, reasons (why you should fast), ideas (of what you should fast for), and when you should fast.

Watch Previous Videos:

EP 4 - From Clients to Souls https://youtu.be/Gyqr2UNZOv8

EP 5 - Spiritual Practices of a Christian Therapist https://youtu.be/VOix4Dp2tBo

EP 6 - Prioritizing God https://youtu.be/6zg0U7zhe8Y

EP 7 - Therapists, Holiness is Still Right! https://youtu.be/h44maqgpAps

EP 8 - Therapist Idolatry: Don’t Steal God’s Glory https://youtu.be/rNcLFM81OsI

EP 9 - Lead Them to the Cross https://youtu.be/wToRsROSZCM

EP 10 - Expect Spiritual Warfare https://youtu.be/n47wjy9T958

EP 11 - Jesus in Healthcare https://youtu.be/ww2dIL5uK7Q

EP 12 - Prayer in Therapy https://youtu.be/h-d8_uO8NoY

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