{"podcast":{"title":"Delay and Pray","slug":"delay-and-pray-5848647","podcast_index_feed_id":5848647,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/delay-and-pray/","website_url":"https://thecatholicfastingcoach.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/5df063d8-0095-4b9d-baf1-f6ce0d188243/u3C7C9Ng-AsEiaE40oW8RUhn.jpg","author":"Beth The Catholic Fasting Coach","episode_count":198,"summary":"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 @thecatholicfastingcoach","last_synced_at":"2026-09-10T16:17:42.348841+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/delay-and-pray-5848647"},"episode":{"title":"Miracles of Adoption and Fertility","slug":"miracles-of-adoption-and-fertility","published_at":"2026-08-13T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/delay-and-pray-5848647/miracles-of-adoption-and-fertility","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/delay-and-pray-5848647","url":"https://thecatholicfastingcoach.com/Miracles-of-Adoption-and-Fertility","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3aaa68ef-795a-4523-8a09-118249ef4ece.mp3","summary":"What if the miracle you're praying for is closer than you think? If you've ever wondered whether God hears your prayers while you're waiting, this episode will renew your hope and remind you that He is always working—even when you can't see it. Through one family's incredible story, you'll discover the beauty of trusting God's perfect timing. In this episode, Beth interviews Celeste about her journey through infertility, adoption, and an unexpected pregnancy after six years of waiting. Together they discuss how prayer and spiritual fasting prepared her heart to surrender to God's plan, the miracle of adopting baby Dominic, and the surprising blessing that followed. It's a conversation filled with hope, faith, and the unmistakable fingerprints of God's providence. Help Beth reach her goal of bringing 1 Million Catholics back to the Church: Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Delay and Pray® Links: $1000 Delay and Pray Group Coaching Experience $10 Delay and Pray® Book Bundle The Catholic Fasting Coach Instagram Facebook LinkedIn","meta_description":"What if the miracle you're praying for is closer than you think? If you've ever wondered whether God hears your prayers while you're waiting, this episode…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2741,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/delay-and-pray-5848647/episodes/miracles-of-adoption-and-fertility/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/delay-and-pray-5848647/miracles-of-adoption-and-fertility.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}