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Delay and Pray

Delay and Pray

By: Beth The Catholic Fasting Coach
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Delay and Pray® is a weekly podcast about Spiritual Fasting especially true when it comes to losing weight permanently. Beth Bubik is the The Catholic Fasting Coach and she is an expert on the subject of Spiritual Fasting: Why to do it. How to do it. And, when to do it. It's all about delaying food for a spiritual purpose--especially sugar, flour, and alcohol. She coaches Catholics how to spiritually and physically fast to utilize their weight and food struggles as a gift to explode their own prayer lives while helping the souls of others. Every week, Beth will teach you how to literally live out St. John's scripture in every way: "He must increase, but I must decrease." (John 3:30) Lose the weight and gain faith! Everyone is called to Spiritually Fast. Let's get going! Find Beth's Programs and Content on her website: www.thecatholicfastingcoach.com Keep up with the latest posts and information on a daily basis by joining her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @thecatholicfastingcoachCopyright 2026 Beth The Catholic Fasting Coach Christianity Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Spirituality
Episodes
  • The Hazards of Diet Coke
    Jun 25 2026

    For decades, Diet Coke has been promoted as the guilt-free alternative to regular soda, but what if that familiar can is doing more harm than good?

    If you've ever struggled with cravings, overeating, stubborn weight loss, or feeling attached to certain foods and drinks, this episode may change the way you think about diet soda and artificial sweeteners.

    In this episode, I share my personal experience with Diet Coke addiction and unpack five major concerns researchers have identified about diet soda consumption.

    We discuss the potential impact on weight loss, appetite, metabolism, brain health, heart health, and overall wellness, while exploring how small daily habits can become attachments that keep us from the freedom God desires for us.

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    20 mins
  • Mother of the Bride Emotions
    Jun 18 2026

    A daughter's wedding may be one of life's happiest occasions, so why do so many mothers experience unexpected sadness after it's over?

    In this heartfelt episode, Beth opens up about the emotional journey she experienced following her youngest daughter's wedding and the surprising mix of gratitude, joy, grief, and reflection that followed.

    If you've ever struggled with the emotions that accompany major life transitions, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone.

    Beth shares behind-the-scenes stories from the wedding weekend, explores the "mother of the bride blues," and explains how prayer, fasting, journaling, and the Thought Model helped her process her emotions.

    She also reflects on the changing role of motherhood, the beauty of letting go with love, and the grace available when life doesn't unfold perfectly.

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    34 mins
  • Three Widows, One Powerful Discovery: How Spiritual Fasting Transformed Their Grief
    Jun 11 2026

    What if the comfort you've been seeking in food can only be found in Christ?

    In this deeply moving episode, Beth sits down with three women whose lives were forever changed by the loss of their husbands.

    Their stories of grief, emotional eating, faith, and healing will resonate with anyone who has ever tried to carry pain alone.

    Christine Canino, Amy Blakely, and Shirley Lokar share how spiritual fasting through the Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience helped them find freedom, healing, and renewed purpose after devastating loss.

    Together they discuss widowhood, emotional eating, redemptive suffering, metabolic health, and the surprising discovery that all three lost their husbands to diabetes-related complications.

    Their testimonies reveal how God can transform even our deepest suffering into an invitation to greater faith, health, and holiness.

    Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church:

    Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review!

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    $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience

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    56 mins
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