That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs When God Calls You to an Extended Fast with Kevin Queen & Dave Clayton- Episode 1053
Apr 20, 2026
Kevin Queen, pastor who leads city-wide ministry partnerships and disciple-making. Dave Clayton, pastor and author who leads corporate fasts and writes on revival. They talk about what extended fasts look like, why fasting can feel strange, how to lead communal fasts, family and seasonal fasting rhythms, and how to discern length and safeguards for longer fasts.
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Build A Fasting Rhythm Not A One-Off
- Start fasting with rhythms: weekly, monthly, and annual fasts to build consistency.
- Kevin and Dave both keep a monthly fast, a weekly practice and extended annual fasts like 3–7 days or 21–40 days depending on season and need.
Balance Private Obedience With Trusted Support
- Balance secrecy and community: keep most fasts private but have a couple trusted people who know enough to pray and coach.
- Use secrecy to resist cultural oversharing while relying on friends for discernment and support.
Kenya Host Family Sparked Fasting With Kids
- Dave recalled watching his host family's kids fast in Kenya which shifted his view that children can participate in meaningful ways.
- He began inviting his own kids into small fasts like skipping snacks and doing prayer walks to build long-term practice.
