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Kevin Taylor is a pastor who also has an extensive career in business leadership. He has allowed God to direct him in new ways in both career settings. Rev. Taylor joins this episode of the Practical Faith Academy to discuss how we can discern God’s will and how we can reach beyond our own preferences and comfort zones to obey.

The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

In this podcast, Rev. Taylor will share his own story of doing less than what God was asking and what he learned from that experience. We’ll also discuss how to better listen and know what God is asking and how we are affirmed when we move forward in faith. A key segment is our discussion on how to approach risky faith situations, including in business settings.

Highlights of the podcast:

2:34 What a seven-day practical faith means to Rev. Taylor

4:07 A viewing of “The Lion King” changed Taylor’s mindset about his role in ministry.

8:42 How God lets us know we should not let a calling or other key decisions linger

12:20 How to suppress our preferences to listen and obey God

16:21 How can we develop our listening skills so we can achieve clarity of God’s direction?

20:15 How Taylor has experienced affirmation when following God’s direction

22:43 Taylor’s guidance on accepting and implementing faithful risk in our lives.

27:30 Taylor’s advice when a business asks you to do something unethical

31:21 His best tip for developing and maintaining a seven-day practical faith

34:12 How you can follow Taylor and find his books and services (receive a 10% discount if you indicate you heard him on the Practical Faith Academy podcast)

Rev. Kevin T. Taylor has served as Pastor of Israel A.M.E. Church in Albany, NY, since June 2021. Beyond the pulpit, Kevin is a seasoned executive leader with more than 20 years of cross-sector experience across education, nonprofits, and startups. At his website, https://revkttaylor.com, he offers his books and counseling services. His book, A Charge to Keep, won the 2026 Illumination Awards Bronze Medal, and Kevin is a nominee for the 2026 International Impact Book Awards Author of the Year. His book has a supplemental book called A Charge to Keep: Decision Companion that you can also learn about on his website.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonFamily.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry). Backstage Pass also chronicles my writing journey as I work on two new books during 2026.
On UnisonFamily.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes, as I mentioned on the podcast. Go to https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and click on Books & Videos at the top of the page.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonFamily.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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Gina Romero is a Christian author, podcaster, and speaker focused on helping women make their home life into a form of ministry and worship. She hosts the Welcome Home podcast and wrote the award-winning book, “Welcome Home: A Guide to Homemaking, from the Heart.”

The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

In this episode, Romero shares her thoughts about putting faith into practice and reflecting that faith in our homes. She offers realistic views on unique pressures on women while striving for best possible outcomes in your home life; Romero gives hope and reassurance that you can make your home and family better, even if the results are not as neat and tidy as you see on social media. Romero also talks about how to discern God’s voice and leadership as you make decisions in your life.

Highlights of the podcast:

2:44 Why it’s important to practice our faith seven days per week

6:54 Why Romero considers homemaking a ministry

11:11 Hospitality is a form of worship

14:50 Romero’s thoughts on designing and ordering your home

18:32 What she wants to share in her cookbook being released this fall

21:50 Romero focuses on reality, not manufactured perfection

24:15 Romero’s experience in discerning what opportunities to pursue and which to set aside

29:53 Her best tip for developing and maintaining a seven-day practical faith

32:21 How to connect to her ministry, Welcome Home by Gina

Gina Romero focuses on helping women find peace, joy, and beauty in their homes as a form of ministry to their families. Her website is https://www.welcomehomebygina.com/, where Romero offers both free and paid resources to enable home organization and entertaining. Romero authored the award-winning book, “Welcome Home: A Guide to Homemaking, from the Heart.” Her second book, “The Welcome Home Kitchen Cookbook,” will be released this fall.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonFamily.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry). Backstage Pass also chronicles my writing journey as I work on two new books during 2026.
On UnisonFamily.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes, as I mentioned on the podcast. Go to https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and click on Books & Videos at the top of the page.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonFamily.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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Author and podcaster Dr. Craig von Buseck is passionate about evangelism. As he considers how the number of global Christians remains flat even as world population has grown, von Buseck wants to inspire Christians to live and act in such a way to draw more individuals to Christ.

The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

In this episode, Cecil and Craig discuss evangelism renewal that starts with a practical faith relationship with the Holy Spirit. As they consider how to use the Spirit and scripture as our guides, this leads to leveraging our individual gifts to present Jesus to those around us. The conversation turns to what unique messages Christianity offers and how we can approach the next generation.

Highlights of the podcast:

3:03 Why it’s important to put our faith into practice each day, given Christianity’s lack of growth across the world

5:06 How can we renew our evangelism efforts?

7:53 The importance of a relationship with God through the Holy Spirit, and how to hear the Spirit’s voice

16:36 The role of relationships in evangelism

24:49 Christianity’s unique messages to those who are not Christian

33:01 How Christians can positively respond to the challenges of reviving Christianity

40:59 How to find von Buseck’s books and other material

Dr. Craig von Buseck offers his books, speaking, teaching, and more at https://www.vonbuseck.com. The site also contains links to his interviews on podcasts and radio programs. During this episode, von Buseck refers to his first book, “Seven Keys to Hearing God’s Voice.” You can find out more about the book and purchase it by accessing his website.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

The Practical Faith Academy has been honored with the Selah Silver award for Best Interview Podcast. You can check out the winners and find other Christian podcasts by following this link: https://www.blueridgeconference.com/2026-brmcwc-award-winners/

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonFamily.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry). Backstage Pass also chronicles my writing journey as I work on two new books during 2026.
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes, as I mentioned on the podcast. Go to https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and click on Books & Videos at the top of the page.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonFamily.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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Pat Domangue came to faith in her thirties but has made up for lost time since then. Now the author of eight published Bible studies, Domangue is the founder of On Fire Ministries, focused on ministering to women.

The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

In this podcast, Domangue shares her faith journey from the days of trying to figure out who Jesus is, to the present when she’s teaching techniques for reading the Bible. Domangue also tells what inspired her latest Bible study book, “My Maker and Me,” and outlines a number of ideas useful for putting your faith into practice.

Highlights of the podcast:

2:55 Why it’s important for us to put faith into practice

6:50 What it was like to come to the Lord later in life

8:51 How Domangue discerned, and how God confirmed, her call to minister to women

14:42 How to find spiritual and emotional healing through the Bible

17:09 How taking a pottery class informed Domangue’s book, “My Maker and Me”

19:35 A method for women to become more proficient in reading and understanding the Bible

28:26 Advice for women considering ministry as a profession

31:11 The hardest part about putting faith into practice

32:53 Domangue’s best tip for developing and maintaining a seven-day practical faith

35:47 How to find all of Domangue’s resources

Pat Domangue is a Bible teacher, author, speaker, and the founder of On Fire Ministries. She helps Christian women experience transformation through God’s Word so they can live with freedom, healing, and confidence in Christ. Domangue’s website is https://www.onfire-ministries.org. She’s offering a free gift of a 21-day reading of Ephesians as a guide to spiritual detox and replenishment. Her monthly podcast is named H.E.R., standing for Healing & Encouragement for Real life, with Christian women in all walks of life as her guests. Domangue offers free and paid Bible studies as well, including her eighth Bible study book for sale, “My Maker and Me.”

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

The Practical Faith Academy has been honored with the Selah Silver award for Best Interview Podcast. You can check out the winners and find other Christian podcasts by following this link: https://www.blueridgeconference.com/2026-brmcwc-award-winners/

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonFamily.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry). Backstage Pass also chronicles my writing journey as I work on two new books during 2026.
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes, as I mentioned on the podcast. Go to https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and click on Books & Videos at the top of the page.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonFamily.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

Ralph Estep, Jr. is a public accountant turned podcaster who focused on stewardship in multiple realms. His primary theme is giving control of your finances and your life to God, living your journey with wisdom, purpose, and faith.

In this podcast, Estep discusses the intertwining of faith and finances and how one impacts the other. He delves into specific situations, such as marriage or church finances, to show the benefit of mixing God’s wisdom and support with sound financial principles. He emphasizes letting God guide your life and trusting God will provide what you need, not necessarily what you want.

Highlights of the podcast:

3:00 What a seven-day practical faith means to Estep

5:00 How should your faith influence your financial decisions?

8:18 How to merge faith and fear as a couple in a marriage, and what family financial framework should be put in place

11:24 How does financial stewardship impact your spiritual growth?

13:17 Provision follows obedience

19:55 What God desires of us in terms of financial stewardship

21:59 How people can be content, even when digging themselves out of a financial hole

26:37 Advice for people working in church finance

30:16 The hardest part about putting faith into practice

32:47 Estep’s best tip for developing and maintaining a seven-day practical faith

35:03 How to find Estep’s podcast, financial services, and more

Ralph Estep, Jr. is a podcaster focused on stewardship. His main website, and best starting place, is AskRalph.com. Estep offers three podcasts: The Financially Confident Christian at FinanciallyConfidentChristian.com; Truth Unveiled with Ralph, a scriptural teaching podcast, found at TruthUnveiledWithRalph.com; and The Content Creator’s Accountant on finances and strategy for content creators. Estep offers a free 15-minute discovery call for discussing financial or other problems without judgment.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonFamily.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry). Backstage Pass also chronicles my writing journey as I work on two new books during 2026.
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes, as I mentioned on the podcast. Go to https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and click on Books & Videos at the top of the page.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonFamily.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

David Gregory is a New York Times best-selling author of award-winning books. His latest novel is “One of Us,” imagines how Jesus would be received today if he came (originally) now rather than 2,000 years ago. Gregory has written 11 books.

In this podcast, Gregory shares his view on how faith can be easy when we realize the truth of Jesus’s statement, “My yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Gregory explains how the Father, Son, and Spirit all offer pathways to easy faith. He also shares insights into his writing and into how the church can address the next generation.

Highlights of the podcast:

3:25 Why Gregory thinks it’s important to put faith into practice

6:14 Why faith is easy because of something Jesus told us

10:08 Three factors that make for a life of faith

16:21 Why Gregory wrote his “One of Us” novel with Jesus originally coming to earth today as a Latino from South Texas

21:34 How his novel still mirrors the gospel

23:36 Would Gregory have written this 2024 book differently today given the clamor over immigration?

25:49 How fiction helps make key points difficult to make in nonfiction

28:20 What is the church today missing from the life of Jesus?

33:13 How our “new heart” enables us to be faithful

35:49 What the gospel offers to a new generation

38:32 How to find Gregory’s books and resources

David Gregory’s latest book is “One of Us,” available wherever books are sold. You can find all his books, his blog, and his speaking services at his website, FreeWithGod.com.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk, including my newest free gift, “The Practical Faith Game Plan.”

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonFamily.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry).
On UnisonFamily.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes, as I mentioned on the podcast. Go to https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and click on Instant Content Products at the top of the page.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonFamily.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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Art Wilson is the leader of G.A.N.G. R.E.S.C.U.E., which for 25 years has gone into gang-infested areas and prisons to bring gang members into relationship and eventually to Christ. Wilson and his team operate off the principle that God’s grace can reach everyone and can convert the hardest hearts.

The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

In this podcast, Wilson shares amazing stories of faith and providence from his book, “Gangs, Guns, & God.” He and Cecil discuss how everyone is within reach of God’s grace and marvel at how God multiplies our obedience in miraculous ways. You’ll come away believing more deeply in God’s amazing grace and inspired to take action to help others.

Highlights of the podcast:

3:20 What a seven-day practical faith means to Wilson

5:09 Wilson was not originally sympathetic about gang members, but God called him to minister to them

9:54 Why Wilson felt led to travel from Florida to approach gangs in Chicago

12:00 Wilson started by simply taking gang members to lunch

14:55 Gang members listened because they knew they had holes in their lives

17:22 No one is beyond the reach of God

19:40 What Wilson’s family thought about his dangerous ministry to gangs

23:46 The scriptural theme of the ministry

25:10 The importance of faith in a venture

27:54 How his ministry expanded into prison ministry

33:47 Why the ministry expanded to gangs in Belize

36:39 How God’s mysterious action inspired him to write a second book on the Belize experience

39:19 How God multiples our obedience into amazing providence

42:52 The hardest part of putting faith into practice

46:08 How you can find the book and bring Art to your church or organization to speak

Art Wilson is the leader of G.A.N.G. R.E.S.C.U.E., which stands for Gangs Also Need God, and Reach Every Single Child Upon Earth. Wilson’s book is called “Gangs, Guns, & God,” which can be found in many online book seller locations. Wilson and his team are also available for speaking events, where they distribute free books. Wilson invites you to reach out to him directly at 850-865-4957.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonFamily.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry). Backstage Pass also chronicles my writing journey as I work on two new books during 2026.
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes, as I mentioned on the podcast. Go to https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and click on Books & Videos at the top of the page.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonFamily.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

Sharon Collins combines art and meditations in her devotional book series, Becoming His Masterpiece. Collins has an interesting personal story, as she felt called after retirement to take up both art and authorship. God has used both aspects to lead others while helping Collins grow spiritually herself.

In this episode, I’ll ask Collins about both her book writing and spiritual journeys. She has a lot to share about how to slow down and listen for God’s voice in a fast-paced culture.

Highlights of the podcast:

2:45 What seven-day practical faith means to Collins

4:17 How God provided as Collins transitioned from retirement into authorship

8:51 Why we always need to say yes to God’s call

12:55 What readers get out of her combination of artwork and meditative writing

16:04 Collins calls herself a slow spiritual learner. How does God teach her?

22:01 What a life lived “upside-down” looks like

27:14 How to find Collins’ website and books

Sharon Collins is the author of a series of books under the theme, “Becoming His Masterpiece.” Her latest and third book in the series is entitled “Becoming His Masterpiece: The Journey Continues.” Her books can be found wherever books are sold, and her blog can be found at www.BecomingHisMasterpiece.com. You can also find her on Facebook (Sharon North Collins) and Instagram (SharonCollins923).

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonFamily.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry). Backstage Pass also chronicles my writing journey as I work on two new books during 2026.
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes, as I mentioned on the podcast. Go to https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and click on Books & Videos at the top of the page.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonFamily.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

Jessica DeYoung is a podcaster who helps Christian women be seen and heard. Her major theme is putting faith into practice, living what we’ve been taught. She’s also a blogger and is working on her first book.

In this podcast, DeYoung talks about obedience to God and what it looks like in daily situation and in uncharted territory. She speaks of the freeing nature of obedience, letting the Holy Spirit direct you, and applying our lived perspectives to our individual faith journeys. You’ll find DeYoung’s perspective and faith stories inspiring and motivational.

Highlights of the podcast:

3:00 What seven-day practical faith means to DeYoung

5:02 What it feels like to have the Holy Spirit flowing through you

7:44 Her podcast focuses on honesty and trust. Why that’s important.

10:47 What daily obedience looks like

14:42 What obedience looks like in seasons of uncertainty

17:39 How can someone begin recognizing what God is doing in their current season?

23:16 Her podcast is called “Perspectives into Practice”. What this means in everyday life.

26:03 What did “letting go of stuff” look like for DeYoung?

30:27 DeYoung’s best tip for developing and maintaining a seven-day practical faith.

34:29 How to find DeYoung’s podcast and other materials

Jessica DeYoung is a podcaster who is expanding her ministry into more offerings. Her podcast, blog, and other resources can be found at https://www.PerspectivesIntoPractice.com. Her primary focus is on Christian women, especially unseen and unheard women. DeYoung emphasizes putting faith into practice and brings “nobody” guests to her podcast so they can share and be heard. DeYoung also created Made Whole, a ministry devoted to helping women grow in faith and walk closely with God in real-life seasons.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonFamily.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry). Backstage Pass also chronicles my writing journey as I work on two new books during 2026.
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes, as I mentioned on the podcast. Go to https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and click on Books & Videos at the top of the page.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonFamily.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

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The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

Allen C. Paul is a jazz pianist who believes in the power of creativity within each of us. He performs in both Christian and secular settings. Paul also hosts the God And Gigs podcast.

In this podcast, Paul not only discusses deploying our creativity through whatever gifts God has given us, but he delves into the tension of living Christian values in a secular world. He encourages Christian creatives who fall into measuring their success in the world’s way rather than by God’s will. In the midst of this, Paul recommends daily routines allowing us to focus on God and patiently wait for outcomes.

Highlights of the podcast:

3:10 What seven-day practical faith means to Paul

4:13 Paul explains his musical talent and career

5:53 Does everyone have creativity they can use?

9:05 Are Christian creatives only limited to creating Christian content?

13:09 What are the headwinds Christian creatives have to deal with?

17:03 On the quandary of creative self-promotion (glorifying self) vs. glorifying God

20:45 Paul’s message to Christian creatives who feel they’re not successful enough

27:31 How do you handle it when your work environment asks you to do something against your Christian values?

34:01 The hardest part about putting faith into practice

36:10 Paul’s best tip for putting faith into practice

38:42 How to find Paul’s podcast, book, and coaching.

Allen C. Paul’s books and other resources are located at GodAndGigs.com. GodAndGigs360 is his community app for coaching and encouragement of creatives. His podcast, God and Gigs, can be found on any podcast app.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonParenting.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry).
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes, as I mentioned on the podcast. Go to https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and click on Instant Content Products at the top of the page.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonParenting.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

Marit Welker has overcome a couple of family estrangements, one when she was the child, the other when she was the parent. Welker reaches out to parents who don’t know what to do when their child has ghosted them. Her model is to follow the example of the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

In this podcast, Welker talks about the reasons why children break with their parents, the problems with fixing relationships, and her experience in rebuilding broken relationships.

Highlights of the podcast:

2:53 What seven-day practical faith means to Welker

4:23 Why the topic of child estrangement from parents is important

8:53 Why we avoid the hard work of fixing relationships

11:42 Welker recommends parents follow the parable of the father of the prodigal son

18:50 How Welker rebuilt the relationship with her son

20:56 How did humility play a role in restoring relationship?

22:16 How to find Welker’s coaching and podcast

Marit Welker is a Christian speaker and coach focused on rebuilding family relationships after estrangement. You can access her coaching and speaking services at https://MaritWelker.com. As part of her mission, she hosts the “Still Here with Marit Welker” podcast, available on all major podcasting platforms.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonParenting.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry).
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes, as I mentioned on the podcast. Go to https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and click on Instant Content Products at the top of the page.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonParenting.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

Randy Bishop went through a mid-life transformation and has developed a model for others to do the same in his new book, “The RE Method: A Framework to Becoming.” Bishop takes a gentle, incremental approach to change, focusing on one thing at a time, and reflecting, reframing, and restoring to become someone new.

In this podcast, Bishop suggests simple, straightforward methods to re-evaluate your life, to re-discover your purpose, and to put your faith into practice. His approach is full of humor, good will, and grace.

Highlights of the podcast:

2:46 What seven-day practical faith means to Bishop

3:47 The focus of his writing

5:28 What has been the biggest transformation he has made into the man he is now

8:46 What a change journey of reflect, reframe, restore looks like

11:38 On reshooting the movie you tell yourself about your life

13:15 How God factors into a transformation journey

14:13 The people he coaches think they’re alone in their experience

17:02 Why he teaches “becoming” rather than “self-improvement” and “fixing yourself”

21:09 A gentle first question for people feeling disconnected from their sense of purpose

22:33 The hardest part about putting faith into practice

25:54 Bishop’s best tip for putting faith into practice

29:41 How to find Bishop’s books and coaching.

Randy E. Bishop’s latest book, “The RE Method: A Framework to Becoming,” is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/RE-Method-Framework-Becoming/dp/B0G72MP4LL. If you’re interested in receiving coaching, you can reach him at Randy@LifeLessonsCoaching.net.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonParenting.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry).
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes, as I mentioned on the podcast. Go to https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and click on Instant Content Products at the top of the page.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonParenting.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

After 22 years of no contact with her parents, Ashley Kinkead started taking steps to reconcile. She worked on herself, developed her faith, and reached out to repair the relationships. Kinkead tells her story in her new book, “After the Locusts: A Story of Hope for Anyone Estranged or No Contact with a Parent".

In this episode, Kinkead walks us through how no contact led to regular contact, shares her model for reconciliation, and gives her insights on living out her faith, including what she does each day as soon as her feet hit the floor.

Highlights of the podcast:

3:25 What does seven-day practical faith mean to Kinkead

4:30 What it was like for Kinkead to be estranged from her parents for 22 years

7:56 What caused her to reconcile

10:16 What forgiveness looked like in her family’s case

13:32 Her six-step process for building a bridge

17:18 The difference between peacemaking and peacefaking

19:06 Peacemaking involves hard conversations

20:14 How quickly can relationships be restored?

21:32 You have to change before you’re ready to build a bridge

24:05 How parents should approach prodigal children

25:26 The hardest part about putting faith into practice

27:01 Her best tip for maintaining a seven-day practical faith

28:09 How to follow Kinkead and find her book

30:05 A message of hope for anyone in an estranged situation

Ashley Kinkead’s first book, “After the Locusts: A Story of Hope for Anyone Estranged or No Contact with a Parent", is available on Amazon. To learn more about the 12-step program Ashley underwent, please visit RegenerationRecovery.org.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonParenting.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry).
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes, as I mentioned on the podcast. Go to https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and click on Instant Content Products at the top of the page.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonParenting.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

Oluwole Babatunde has survived desperate times. Growing up in Nigeria, he was orphaned after losing his mother at age 7 and his father at age 13. Thanks to parental figures that stepped in, Babatunde eventually made his way to South Carolina, where he became a psychiatrist and now operates his own practice.

In this podcast, Babatunde discusses his journey through extremely difficult childhood and adolescent circumstances, how those experiences changed him, and how he’s sharing how to overcome difficulties in his new book, “Adapt and Advance.”

Highlights of the podcast:

2:55 What does seven-day practical faith mean to Babatunde

5:39 Does Babatunde ever look back and wonder how he went from orphan in Nigeria to psychiatrist in the U.S.?

7:23 How those early experiences shaped Babatunde’s view of faith, pain, and purpose

13:37 How faith and mental health work together to bring healing

19:51 The seven-point model in his book

29:18 The hardest part about putting faith into practice

32:51 How to follow Babatunde and find his new book

Dr. Oluwole Babatunde’s first book, “Adapt and Advance: A Faith-Based Step-by-Step Guide to Turning Trials into Triumphs,” is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online booksellers. You can find his monthly videos on YouTube by searching for OluwoleBabatunde1870. You can reach him at Oluwole.Babatunde@Outlook.com.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonParenting.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry).
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes, as I mentioned on the podcast. Go to https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and click on Instant Content Products at the top of the page.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonParenting.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

Rebecca Gray knows fear. After a car accident, she was left temporarily speechless and paralyzed. She endured continuing health issues as a result of the accident. Eventually, she recovered enough to write her first book, “I Know Your Fears,” a devotional guide for people to face their fears and work through them with God’s help.

In this episode, I ask Gray about her motivation for writing the book, her experiences with fear, and her ideas on practical ways we can address fear in our lives.

Highlights of the podcast:

3:04 What does seven-day practical faith mean to Gray

4:16 Why Gray took on the topic of fear in her devotional book

7:27 What inspired Gray to write a book at this time in her life

8:55 How to truly release our fears and keep fear from returning

12:01 How fear manifests in different emotions and affects our society

15:01 How she encountered serious health issues after a car accident but was healed.

22:21 How she overcame a fear of a specific driving maneuver by fighting through it

24:58 An episode where she was challenged to put her faith into practice

28:03 How to get her new book and a companion book that is coming out soon

You can follow Rebecca on Facebook by finding Rebecca Gray Ministries. Her book “I Know Your Fears” is available on Amazon. You can reach her at RebeccaGrayMinistries@gmail.com.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

In the podcast, I mentioned my Amazon author page. Please find it at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cecil-Taylor/author/B0B6TB6P1V for a list of the 15 books I’ve either written or to which I’ve contributed.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonParenting.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry).
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonFamily.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site. Please find a special offer for my book, “Unison Parenting,” on the site.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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Ginny Cruz, Hoping When Hope is Faint.

The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

Ginny Cruz is a pediatric physical therapist and Christian author. As a therapist, she has lent faith and hope while serving families struck by difficult diagnoses. As an author, she shares her knowledge of babies and toddlers in her latest book, “The New Mom’s Guide: Help and Hope for Baby’s First Year.” Her training in physical therapy has revealed that facts and science are helpful but rarely provide the answers we need for life’s toughest situations. God has those answers. Cruz shares both her faith and her knowledge of children in this episode.

Highlights of the podcast:

3:11 What does seven-day practical faith mean to Cruz

5:07 What fuels her beliefs that God uniquely designs each person for purpose and every person can achieve maximum potential

10:26 Where she developed a blend of assuring parents that their child is normal and warning parents when to seek help

16:51 What she’s learned from raising adopted children

21:52 How faith informs and infuses Cruz’s work

27:36 Faith lessons from another of her books, “Mud Holes and Magnolias”

30:48 The hardest part about putting faith into practice

31:41 Her best tip for developing and maintaining a seven-day practical faith, including a discussion on reading and interpreting the Bible

36:16 How to follow Ginny and find her books

Ginny Cruz’s website is GinnyCruz.com. There, you can access her books, her blog, and her other resources such as speaking plus articles and interviews she has provided on child-rearing issues. She invites you to join her Facebook group called Tummy Time Prayers, where she offers morning scripture and prayer prompts as well as child development tips.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting and family site (https://www.UnisonFamily.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry).
On UnisonFamily.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts (including Ginny Cruz) to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes. A complete list of my award-winning books and video studies can be found and purchased through https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonFamily.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

On the family site, please see a special $10 offer for my book, “Unison Parenting: The Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Christian Parenthood with One Voice.” I’m cutting out the middleman to undersell the big booksellers.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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Lee and Donna Allen, Forgiveness, Faith and Family

The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

Lee and Donna Allen are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their beloved Christmas book, “The Special Guest,” with an anniversary edition release. Lee wrote the words, and Donna illustrated. Lee has gone on to write a new book, “Legend of the Wooden Star.” The Allens join the podcast to share their themes of forgiveness, family, and faith.

Highlights of the podcast:

2:21 The Allens discuss their seven-day practical faith approach and what it has meant in praying for their one-month granddaughter with a heart defect

8:05 The book has a strong theme of forgiveness

13:15 Donna’s view on how illustrations enhance a book

15:40 Examples of what a special guest is

19:30 How to use the book to create lasting memories that span generations

23:08 The hardest part about putting faith into practice

24:48 Their best tips for developing and maintaining a seven-day practical faith

26:40 How to find “The Special Guest” and the new sequel, “Legend of the Wooden Star.”

Lee & Donna Allen’s books, The Special Guest, A Christmas Story and Legend of the Wooden Star, are available everywhere books are sold. Beloved by families for their timeless message of faith, forgiveness, and hope, these stories continue to touch hearts across generations. You can find more about the books, resources, and updates on their website: TheSpecialGuestChristmas.com. You can also follow on social media:

Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570868086211

Threads: threads.com/@thespecialguestbook

Instagram: instagram.com/thespecialguestbook

YouTube: youtube.com/@TheSpecialGuestBook

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

On the podcast, I mentioned my speaking ministry. Learn more and download my speaker kit at https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com/speaking. You can also book me for your event right there on the page. I’m booking now for 2026 events, so let’s talk about it!

I also mentioned three anthology books to which I contributed: Chicken Soup for the Soul’s “Spirit of Christmas,” Grace Publishing’s “Tis the Season,” and Dressed in Love Press’s “From Ruins to Restoration.” Check your favorite booksellers for their availability.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonParenting.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry).
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonParenting.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

On the parenting site, please see a special $10 offer for my book, “Unison Parenting: The Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Christian Parenthood with One Voice.” I’m cutting out the middleman to undersell the big booksellers. I’ll ship it to you for free within the U.S., plus present you with six free bonus gifts! Either visit my parenting site or go directly to the sale at https://www.CecilTaylorAcademy.com/book.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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Kirsten Tilan, Sprinkling Kindness Like Confetti

The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

Kirsten Telan is a former teacher who relates well to children, so she has written a book called “A Tale of Two Dogs” about overcoming differences with kindness and understanding. Similarly, Telan writes a blog for adults on spreading kindness called Confetti Effect, with the theme, “Kindness is free. Sprinkle that stuff everywhere.” In this podcast, Telan shares her faith journey and how it has influenced her messaging in her blog and book. She focuses especially on facing fear and getting outside of our comfort zones.

Highlights of the podcast:

3:16 What does seven-day practical faith mean to Telan
5:21 Why Telan’s blog is called “The Confetti Effect” and the life philosophy behind it
8:58 About her children’s book, “A Tale of Two Dogs,” and the qualities it emphasizes
11:36 How the book and its message on the Fruits of the Spirit can apply to the divisions in our society
14:13 Why getting out of your comfort zone is an important lesson for children and adults alike
18:41 What she gained from getting away from her comfort to take an improvisational acting class
21:30 What she learned from demonstrating skin care products on Home
Shopping Network
23:31 The hardest part about putting faith into practice
26:09 Her best tip for developing and maintaining a seven-day practical faith
30:26 How to follow Kirsten and find her new book

Kirsten writes the Confetti Effect blog and has authored the book, “A Tale of Two Dogs.” You can find her blog and subscribe to her newsletter at KirstenNelsonTelan.com. The book is sold wherever books are sold, including Books a Million, Target, Walmart, Barnes & amp; Noble, andAmazon. You can also read her “Sprinkle of Confetti” family devotional on YouVersion.com or access it through her website.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonParenting.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus
updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry).
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by
parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes. My latest is “The Misfits of Christmas” Advent video study. Here are Misfits of Christmas links I mentioned in the podcast:
Misfits on the Cecil Taylor online store: https://store.ceciltaylorministries.com/collections/the-
misfits-of-christmas Misfits first lesson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtH7tOLRpPc&t=444s
Misfits trailer video: https://www.ceciltaylorministries.com/the-misfits-of-christmas

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonParenting.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible fromthe main site.

On the parenting site, please see a special $10 offer for my book, “Unison Parenting: The Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Christian Parenthood with One Voice.” I’m cutting out the middleman to undersell the big booksellers. I’ll ship it to you for free within the U.S., plus present you with six free bonus gifts! Either visit my parenting site or go directly to the sale at https://www.CecilTaylorAcademy.com/book.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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Amy Joob, Flourishing After Grief

The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

Amy Joob’s ministry has led her to be an author, life coach (particularly for women), empowerment speaker, and prayer warrior. She recently published her third book, “Arise from Grief and Flourish Again,” informed by her wrestling with the passing of two family members and other life trials. On this episode, Joob shares ideas for dealing with grief, how to build resilience, and how to embed the Holy Trinity into your life each day. She’s an energetic advocate for Christ and for people who need encouragement and a listening ear.

Highlights of the podcast:

3:01 Joob’s hidden talent

3:54 What “seven-day practical faith” means to Joob

4:59 Why she selected the theme of “unstuck” for her ministry

8:00 How do you coach someone to have more resilience?

9:36 Why Joob wrote “Arise from Grief and Flourish Again”

13:43 On doing the hard work of grieving before you can flourish again

15:34 Even if the church has hurt you, the church community can also help you

18:57 Do we ever get over grief?

21:38 What else Joob does in her ministry

25:29 How her past has prepared her for ministry

26:56 The hardest part of putting faith into practice

30:34 Her best tip for developing and maintaining a seven-day practical faith

31:26 How to find Joob’s books, speaking, and coaching services

Amy Joob’s books can be found on Amazon by searching for Amy Robnik Joob. Her social media platforms are Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Her website is AmyJoob.com, where you can find her speaking and coaching services.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonParenting.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry).
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes. My latest is “The Misfits of Christmas” Advent video study. Here are Misfits of Christmas links I mentioned in the podcast:

Misfits on the Cecil Taylor online store: https://store.ceciltaylorministries.com/collections/the-misfits-of-christmas

Misfits first lesson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtH7tOLRpPc&t=444s

Misfits trailer video: https://www.ceciltaylorministries.com/the-misfits-of-christmas

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonParenting.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

On the parenting site, please see a special $10 offer for my book, “Unison Parenting: The Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Christian Parenthood with One Voice.” I’m cutting out the middleman to undersell the big booksellers. I’ll ship it to you for free within the U.S., plus present you with six free bonus gifts! Either visit my parenting site or go directly to the sale at https://www.CecilTaylorAcademy.com/book.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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Pasquale Mingarelli, Connecting to God Through Nature

The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

Pasquale Mingarelli is a photographer who also serves as an author and speaker. His offering is a free daily devotion combining a nature photograph, a Bible passage, and a couple of paragraphs of devotional text. He also assembled a similar, longer form devotional book called Drawing Near to God. In this podcast, Mingarelli talks about the connection between God and nature, our creative connection to God, and tips for living a seven-day practical faith (and also tips for better photography!).

Highlights of the podcast:

2:48 What does seven-day practical faith mean to Mingarelli

4:37 What led Mingarelli to go deeper into nature to connect with God

11:16 How are we all called to create?

13:55 How he started developing visual devotions

16:17 Mingarelli’s favorite places and subjects to photograph

21:49 His tips for taking photos

24:36 How to connect to Mingarelli’s work

Photographer, author, and speaker Pasquale Mingarelli’s home page is TheCreationSpeaks.com also https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/, which is where you can find his daily devotion. Learn more about the devotional guide he describes on the podcast at https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/about-drawing-near/. Check out his speaking and other offerings on the same site.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonParenting.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry).
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes. My latest is “The Misfits of Christmas” Advent video study. Here are Misfits of Christmas links I mentioned in the podcast:

Misfits on the Cecil Taylor online store: https://store.ceciltaylorministries.com/collections/the-misfits-of-christmas

Misfits first lesson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtH7tOLRpPc&t=444s

Misfits trailer video: https://www.ceciltaylorministries.com/the-misfits-of-christmas

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonParenting.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

On the parenting site, please see a special $10 offer for my book, “Unison Parenting: The Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Christian Parenthood with One Voice.” I’m cutting out the middleman to undersell the big booksellers. I’ll ship it to you for free within the U.S., plus present you with six free bonus gifts! Either visit my parenting site or go directly to the sale at https://www.CecilTaylorAcademy.com/book.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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Rachel Coggins, Ministering to Soldiers

The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

Rachel Coggins is a retired chaplain, author, and non-profit leader who shares her war zone chaplain stories in the book, “Gateway to Iraq.” In this podcast, Coggins discusses what it’s like to be a military chaplain, how she helped soldiers entering and exiting war zones, and what we can learn from the faith and lives of soldiers. And she shares her own tips for living a daily, practical faith.

Highlights of the podcast:

2:47 What does seven-day practical faith mean to Coggins

4:13 How her husband and her both became military chaplains in different service branches

8:35 How military chaplaincy is different and how the chaplain is integral to a unit and its commander

14:02 Was the emotional toll harder for soldiers entering or exiting the Iraq war zone?

17:52 How Coggins, as a female chaplain, represented both Mom and God to the troops

19:09 What we can learn from the faith journeys of military personnel

24:10 Her favorite part of her book, “Gateway to Iraq”

27:45 Coggins’ view on volunteerism’s role in Christian faith

31:48 The hardest part about putting faith into practice

32:33 Her best tip for developing and maintaining a seven-day practical faith

34:46 How to find Rachel Coggins’ books

Retired chaplain, author, and non-profit leader Rachel Coggins can be found at RachelCoggins.com. Her book, “Gateway to Iraq,” can be found at https://www.amazon.com/Gateway-Iraq-Rachel-Coggins/dp/1615790594. Her newly released book, “Exploring Turkey's Biblical Heritage,” can be found at https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Turkeys-Biblical-Heritage-Inspirational/dp/B0FTY7D8DR.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonParenting.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form.

On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry).
On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I’m joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes. My latest is “The Misfits of Christmas” Advent video study. Here are Misfits of Christmas links I mentioned in the podcast:

Misfits on the Cecil Taylor online store: https://store.ceciltaylorministries.com/collections/the-misfits-of-christmas

Misfits first lesson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtH7tOLRpPc&t=444s

Misfits trailer video: https://www.ceciltaylorministries.com/the-misfits-of-christmas

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonParenting.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

On the parenting site, please see a special $10 offer for my book, “Unison Parenting: The Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Christian Parenthood with One Voice.” I’m cutting out the middleman to undersell the big booksellers. I’ll ship it to you for free within the U.S., plus present you with six free bonus gifts! Either visit my parenting site or go directly to the sale at https://www.CecilTaylorAcademy.com/book.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

Jake Doberenz is a writer, speaker, and podcast producer who just wants people to focus on Jesus—not all the other stuff. He hosts Christianity Without Compromise, a show that points back to a Jesus-centric faith. Jake writes both Christian non-fiction and middle grade fiction, combining thoughtful theology with creative storytelling. He holds two degrees in Biblical and Theological Studies.

Highlights of the podcast:

3:04 What does seven-day practical faith mean to Doberenz

4:26 How Doberenz describes his path forward in today’s society called “The Third Way”

7:35 Jake’s own journey in his beliefs to putting Jesus at the center of a faith system

8:56 What Doberenz is expressing with his podcast title, “Christianity without Compromise.”

10:13 What modern idols need smashing?

15:48 Why Christians try to fix what they perceive God isn’t fixing

19:00 The appropriate role of political action in being a follower of Jesus

25:44 The role of humility in building harmony and unity

29:26 The hardest part about putting faith into practice

30:44 His best tip for developing and maintaining a seven-day practical faith

32:51 How to follow Jake Doberenz

Podcaster and author Jake Doberenz can be found at JakeDoberenz.Substack.com. His Substack and his Friday newsletter are both entitled, “Smashing Idols.” His Tuesday podcast is called “Christianity without Compromise." You can also search for books by Jake Doberenz.

I’m Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I’m focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk.

I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes. My latest is “The Misfits of Christmas” Advent video study. Here are Misfits of Christmas links I mentioned in the podcast:

Misfits on the Cecil Taylor online store: https://store.ceciltaylorministries.com/collections/the-misfits-of-christmas

Misfits first lesson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtH7tOLRpPc&t=444s

Misfits trailer video: https://www.ceciltaylorministries.com/the-misfits-of-christmas

For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonParenting.com. That’s my parenting site, also accessible from the main site.

On the parenting site, please see a special $10 offer for my book, “Unison Parenting: The Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Christian Parenthood with One Voice.” I’m cutting out the middleman to undersell the big booksellers. I’ll ship it to you for free within the U.S., plus present you with six free bonus gifts! Either visit my parenting site or go directly to the sale at https://www.CecilTaylorAcademy.com/book.

For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or the parenting site (https://www.UnisonParenting.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form. Different newsletters are offered on each site.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

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The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith.

Tanya Prince wrote the reflective journal, “Designed for Purpose: Discovering God’s Daily Direction.” On this podcast, she shares her own journey that started with divorce and career redirection but led her to accepting her identity and skills and placing them in proper perspective as she walks with God.

Highlights of the podcast:

2:28 What does seven-day practical faith mean to Prince

3:46 How Prince’s life turned sour but led to renewed faith

9:17 How to differentiate who you are from what you do

11:44 How to turn crisis into purpose

14:10 Purpose is like a river that can carry you to different places in life

16:35 The role of experience in shaping purpose

18:28 About her journal on understanding your purpose and God’s direction

20:51 Why does an individual need faith-based coaching?

22:43 The hardest part of putting faith into practice

26:50 Prince’s best tip for developing and maintaining a seven-day practical faith

28:21 How to find Prince’s reflective journal and her coaching offer

Author and coach Tanya Prince can be found at GreenVineCoaching.com. Her reflective journal is called “Designed for Purpose: Discovering God’s Daily Direction.” It’s available wherever books are sold online. She coaches individuals one-on-one to help them discover their God-designed identity and purpose.