Cecil Taylor Ministries teaches Christians to live a seven-day practical faith. One way is through the Practical Faith Academy podcast. Please see individual episode descriptions. For more information on Cecil Taylor Ministries, please visit CecilTaylorMinistries.com.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
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.
Tracy Crump is a former nurse who became a writer and editor. She draws upon her experiences in nursing and in caregiving to bring a message of healing, hope, and encouragement to others. Crump talks on this podcast about how she transitioned from nurse to writer, how she continues to take care of caregivers, and her thoughts on putting faith into practice based on the Great Commission.
Highlights of the podcast:
1:47 Her definition of a seven-day practical faith
3:23 How surprised she is that she became an author
6:32 The differences in serving people as a nurse and as an author
9:19 Healing may come physically but can always come spiritually.
10:11 Tracy tells a moving story that did not appear in her book about the faith of a burn patient who wanted to glorify God with his healing.
15:08 Does Tracy start writing from scripture and bring in a real world scenario, or start from the real world scenario and find accompanying scripture?
18:29 The importance of encouraging others. Her focus is on caregivers.
20:42 The hardest part about putting faith into practice.
23:12 Tracy’s best tip for developing and maintaining a seven-day practical faith.
24:23 Techniques for talking to unbelievers about faith.
25:39 How people can learn more about her work.
Tracy Crump is a writer and editor who has written books, devotions in publications such as Chicken Soup for the Soul and Guideposts, and blogs on caregiving and more. Learn more at https://tracycrump.com/ about her book, “Health, Healing and Wholeness: Devotions of Hope in the Midst of Illness.” You can also sign up for her caregivers’ newsletter and her Write Life newsletter to writers.
Cecil Taylor is an author, speaker, podcaster, blogger, and provider of Instant Content to churches and small groups. Please register for Cecil’s free monthly newsletter on the Cecil Taylor Ministries home page. You’ll receive a free gift, which changes from time to time, and the newsletter itself will enrich you with practical faith tips, tips for your church, updates on Cecil Taylor Ministries, a devotional, and more. It’s the best way to stay in touch with Cecil!
Cecil is now a Chicken Soup for the Soul author! He is a contributor to “Tales of Christmas,” a Chicken Soup for the Soul book that was released on Oct. 15.
You can learn more about Cecil and what he offers at https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com, at https://www.facebook.com/ceciltaylorministries , and the Cecil Taylor Ministries YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHP_khu3r77ubl5jvHsf5-w .
Cecil’s parenting advice can be found at his new website, https://www.UnisonParenting.com, at https://www.instagram.com/unison_parenting/ and at https://www.pinterest.com/CecilTaylorMinistries.
For more free content from Cecil Taylor Ministries, visit https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com/free-content.
Cecil’s books and video studies can be found and purchased through https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Every video study’s first lesson can be seen for free via the Free Content link above by clicking on “Sample Lessons.”
Cecil’s Instant Content portfolio of books and video studies includes:
- NEW: “Unison Parenting: The Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Christian Parenthood with One Voice” (book and eWorkbook available now; book study Leader Guide and first video study available in early 2025). Cecil provides proven parenting strategies with an underlying layer of parenting in unison through all the ages and stages of a child’s life. The goal is to help the child become a mature adult who makes good decisions.
- “From Comfort Zone to Trust Zone” (book, six-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). Cecil explores a dozen Bible studies of Jesus inviting people out of their comfort zones into their trust zones and how to apply these stories to our lives today. You’ll uncover your own comfort zones and learn how to deepen your faith by getting uncomfortable for Jesus.
- “The Next Thing” (book, five-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). “The Next Thing” supplies a four-part Christian model for dealing with crisis. You’ll find the model to be flexible and applicable to many crises.
- “Live Like You’re Loved” (book, five-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). “Live Like You’re Loved” affirms that God loves you, forgives you, sends you, and walks with you in eternal relationship. You’ll learn how to embed each of these scriptural truths into your daily life.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
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.
Barbara Ann Holmes is an interior designer who uses Biblical principles to help clients design their spaces. Barbara Ann believes every good design begins on the foundation of God our Creator and the study of His designs and desires for our homes. In this fascinating podcast, Barbara Ann discusses how she relies on the Bible and on the Holy Spirit to guide her and her clients in her profession.
Highlights of the podcast:
2:07 How a seven-day practical faith is like music.
4:03 She started her interior design business by pursuing a worldly path.
7:30 How she repurposed her business to use Christian principles in design.
9:22 How Barbara Ann combines a Biblical foundation with design concepts.
11:39 She uses Biblical models, including the seven days of creation, as a model for guiding customers through their house design.
13:31 Serving others through both the product and the relationship.
15:29 The Biblical model of Tabitha’s house as an example for designing a home that serves others.
18:39 People use her ideas on partnering with God in their own creative pursuits, even if they don’t consider themselves creative.
20:15 Design Magnified is her online program allowing a wide range of people to tap into their creativity.
22:10 The hardest part about putting faith into practice – remembering!
23:47 Barbara Ann’s best tip for living and maintaining a seven-day practical faith.
24:59 What’s going on with her business and speaking.
You can learn more about Barbara Ann Holmes and her Christian interior design business at https://lintelsandlallies.com. Be sure to click on “About” to watch the funny film clip that led to the business name!
She invites you to follow her business at https://www.facebook.com/LINTELSandLALLIES and personally on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/barbara.a.holmes.
Consider joining Barbara Ann’s online learning and sharing program, Design Magnified, at https://www.facebook.com/groups/designmagnified. It’s a free program with 12 videos on how to perform interior design from a Biblical perspective, and it’s a community to share your ideas.
Cecil Taylor is an author, speaker, podcaster, blogger, and provider of Instant Content to churches and small groups. Please stop down to register for Cecil’s free monthly newsletter on the Cecil Taylor Ministries home page. You’ll receive a free gift, which changes from time to time, and the newsletter itself will enrich you with practical faith tips, tips for your church, updates on Cecil Taylor Ministries, a devotional, and more. It’s the best way to stay in touch with Cecil!
You can learn more about Cecil and what he offers at https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com, at https://www.facebook.com/ceciltaylorministries , and the Cecil Taylor Ministries YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHP_khu3r77ubl5jvHsf5-w . His parenting advice can be found at https://www.instagram.com/cecil.taylor.ministries and https://www.pinterest.com/CecilTaylorMinistries.
Cecil is now a Chicken Soup for the Soul author! He is a contributor to “Tales of Christmas,” a Chicken Soup for the Soul book that was released on Oct. 15.
For more free content from Cecil Taylor Ministries, visit https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com/free-content.
Cecil’s books and video studies can be found and purchased through https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Every video study’s first lesson can be seen for free via the Free Content link above by clicking on “Sample Lessons.”
Cecil’s Instant Content portfolio of books and video studies includes:
- NEW: “Unison Parenting: The Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Christian Parenthood with One Voice” (book and eWorkbook available now; book study Leader Guide and first video study available in early 2025). Cecil provides proven parenting strategies with an underlying layer of parenting in unison through all the ages and stages of a child’s life. The goal is to help the child become a mature adult who makes good decisions.
- “From Comfort Zone to Trust Zone: How Jesus Urges Us to Take Leaps of Faith for His Kingdom” (book, six-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). Cecil explores a dozen Bible studies of Jesus inviting people out of their comfort zones into their trust zones and how to apply these stories to our lives today. You’ll uncover your own comfort zones and learn how to deepen your faith by getting uncomfortable for Jesus.
- “The Next Thing: A Christian Model for Dealing with Crisis in Personal Life” (book, five-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). “The Next Thing” supplies a four-part model for dealing with crisis. You’ll find the model to be flexible and applicable to many crises.
- “Live Like You’re Loved: Living in the Freedom and Immediacy of God’s Love” (book, five-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). “Live Like You’re Loved” affirms that God loves you, forgives you, sends you, and walks with you in eternal relationship. You’ll learn how to embed each of these scriptural truths into your daily life.
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
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.
Jack Hager is a former convict who found Jesus while incarcerated, simply by reading the Bible and letting the Holy Spirit work on him. He emerged ready to serve God, becoming a pastor. Over his career, Hager’s service has included work for Family Life Ministries, partly as a radio host; toured widely as a youth summer camp speaker; and served in prison ministry. Hager’s theme is personal responsibility and accountability that he learned the hard way.
Highlights of the podcast:
2:22 Seven-Day practical faith is a redundant term.
4:22 Jack’s journey of landing in prison and finding Christ there
11:19 Jack’s moment of conversion, completely based on reading the Bible
15:21 The difference Jesus has made in his life
18:23 Concern over Biblical illiteracy
19:36 Why “It’s not my fault” is an obscenity
23:56 Why it’s important to Jack to be involved in youth ministry
28:28 His message to young people about practical faith
31:15 The hardest part about putting faith into practice
Cecil Taylor is an author, speaker, podcaster, blogger, and provider of Instant Content to churches and small groups. Please stop down to register for Cecil’s free monthly newsletter on the Cecil Taylor Ministries home page. You’ll receive a free gift, which changes from time to time, and the newsletter itself will enrich you with practical faith tips, tips for your church, updates on Cecil Taylor Ministries, a devotional, and more. It’s the best way to stay in touch with Cecil!
You can learn more about Cecil and what he offers at https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com, at https://www.facebook.com/ceciltaylorministries , and the Cecil Taylor Ministries YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHP_khu3r77ubl5jvHsf5-w . His parenting advice can be found at https://www.instagram.com/cecil.taylor.ministries and https://www.pinterest.com/CecilTaylorMinistries.
Cecil is now a Chicken Soup for the Soul author! He is a contributor to “Tales of Christmas,” a Chicken Soup for the Soul book available on Oct. 15.
For more free content from Cecil Taylor Ministries, visit https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com/free-content.
Cecil’s books and video studies can be found and purchased through https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Every video study’s first lesson can be seen for free via the Free Content link above by clicking on “Sample Lessons.”
Cecil’s Instant Content portfolio of books and video studies includes:
- NEW: “Unison Parenting: The Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Christian Parenthood with One Voice” (book and eWorkbook available now; book study Leader Guide and first video study available in early 2025). Cecil provides proven parenting strategies with an underlying layer of parenting in unison through all the ages and stages of a child’s life. The goal is to help the child become a mature adult who makes good decisions.
- “From Comfort Zone to Trust Zone: How Jesus Urges Us to Take Leaps of Faith for His Kingdom” (book, six-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). Cecil explores a dozen Bible studies of Jesus inviting people out of their comfort zones into their trust zones and how to apply these stories to our lives today. You’ll uncover your own comfort zones and learn how to deepen your faith by getting uncomfortable for Jesus.
- “The Next Thing: A Christian Model for Dealing with Crisis in Personal Life” (book, five-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). “The Next Thing” supplies a four-part model for dealing with crisis. You’ll find the model to be flexible and applicable to many crises.
- “Live Like You’re Loved: Living in the Freedom and Immediacy of God’s Love” (book, five-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). “Live Like You’re Loved” affirms that God loves you, forgives you, sends you, and walks with you in eternal relationship. You’ll learn how to embed each of these scriptural truths into your daily life.
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.
Jack Hager is a former convict who found Jesus while incarcerated, simply by reading the Bible and letting the Holy Spirit work on him. He emerged ready to serve God, becoming a pastor. Over his career, Hager’s service has included work for Family Life Ministries, partly as a radio host; toured widely as a youth summer camp speaker; and served in prison ministry. Hager’s theme is personal responsibility and accountability that he learned the hard way.
Highlights of the podcast: (REJIG TIMINGS)
0:36 Seven-Day practical faith is a redundant term.
2:36 Jack’s journey of landing in prison and finding Christ there (-:37)
9:33 ORIGINAL / 8:56 Jack’s moment of conversion, completely based on reading the Bible
13:35 ORIGINAL / 12:58 The difference Jesus has made in his life (-1:16)
16:37 ORIGINAL / 15:21 Concern over Biblical illiteracy
17:50 ORIGINAL / 16:34 Why “It’s not my fault” is an obscenity (-2:34)
22:10 ORIGINAL / 19:36 Why it’s important to Jack to be involved in youth ministry (-4:00)
26:42 ORIGINAL / 22:42 His message to young people about practical faith (-4:46)
29:29 ORIGINAL / 24:43 The hardest part about putting faith into practice
Cecil Taylor is an author, speaker, podcaster, blogger, and provider of Instant Content to churches and small groups. Please stop down to register for Cecil’s free monthly newsletter on the Cecil Taylor Ministries home page. You’ll receive a free gift, which changes from time to time, and the newsletter itself will enrich you with practical faith tips, tips for your church, updates on Cecil Taylor Ministries, a devotional, and more. It’s the best way to stay in touch with Cecil!
You can learn more about Cecil and what he offers at https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com, at https://www.facebook.com/ceciltaylorministries , and the Cecil Taylor Ministries YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHP_khu3r77ubl5jvHsf5-w . His parenting advice can be found at https://www.instagram.com/cecil.taylor.ministries and https://www.pinterest.com/CecilTaylorMinistries.
Cecil is now a Chicken Soup for the Soul author! He is a contributor to “Tales of Christmas,” a Chicken Soup for the Soul book available on Oct. 15.
For more free content from Cecil Taylor Ministries, visit https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com/free-content.
Cecil’s books and video studies can be found and purchased through https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Every video study’s first lesson can be seen for free via the Free Content link above by clicking on “Sample Lessons.”
Cecil’s Instant Content portfolio of books and video studies includes:
- NEW: “Unison Parenting: The Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Christian Parenthood with One Voice” (book and eWorkbook available now; book study Leader Guide and first video study available in early 2025). Cecil provides proven parenting strategies with an underlying layer of parenting in unison through all the ages and stages of a child’s life. The goal is to help the child become a mature adult who makes good decisions.
- “From Comfort Zone to Trust Zone: How Jesus Urges Us to Take Leaps of Faith for His Kingdom” (book, six-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). Cecil explores a dozen Bible studies of Jesus inviting people out of their comfort zones into their trust zones and how to apply these stories to our lives today. You’ll uncover your own comfort zones and learn how to deepen your faith by getting uncomfortable for Jesus.
- “The Next Thing: A Christian Model for Dealing with Crisis in Personal Life” (book, five-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). “The Next Thing” supplies a four-part model for dealing with crisis. You’ll find the model to be flexible and applicable to many crises.
- “Live Like You’re Loved: Living in the Freedom and Immediacy of God’s Love” (book, five-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). “Live Like You’re Loved” affirms that God loves you, forgives you, sends you, and walks with you in eternal relationship. You’ll learn how to embed each of these scriptural truths into your daily life.
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
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.
Defae Weaver is Cecil’s longtime friend and sister in Christ. She works as a Congregational Care Manager at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano, Texas. Cecil and Defae discuss what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. As you’ll note from the podcast, Defae is truly an instrument of peace in the world.
Highlights of the podcast:
2:34 What does a seven-day practical faith mean to Defae?
3:31 How Defae came to faith, starting with her grandparents’ influence and continuing with summer camps.
6:51 Defae’s spiritual mothers and fathers.
9:50 The peaks and valleys of being a Christian.
10:57 How her favorite prayer phrase, for “God to be in all the details,” was born out of regular prayer with other moms.
12:36 How Defae attains peace in her life and how she communicates that God is with you.
17:09 How Defae communicates peace to those in need through her work as a congregational care manager.
20:08 The hardest part of putting faith into practice.
23:43 Defae’s best tip for living a seven-day practical faith.
25:16 Defae prays for Cecil Taylor Ministries and the people impacted by it.
Cecil Taylor is an author, speaker, podcaster, blogger, and provider of Instant Content to churches and small groups. Please stop down to register for Cecil’s free monthly newsletter on the Cecil Taylor Ministries home page. You’ll receive a free gift, which changes from time to time, and the newsletter itself will enrich you with practical faith tips, tips for your church, updates on Cecil Taylor Ministries, a devotional, and more. It’s the best way to stay in touch with Cecil!
You can learn more about Cecil and what he offers at https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com, at https://www.facebook.com/ceciltaylorministries , and the Cecil Taylor Ministries YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHP_khu3r77ubl5jvHsf5-w . His parenting advice can be found at https://www.instagram.com/cecil.taylor.ministries and https://www.pinterest.com/CecilTaylorMinistries.
Cecil is now a Chicken Soup for the Soul author! He is a contributor to “Tales of Christmas,” a Chicken Soup for the Soul book available on Oct. 15.
Cecil has a new, free video lesson for small groups, churches, and individual learners, entitled “The With-God Journey: A Powerful Re-Imagining of Holy Relationship.” By registering for the video lesson and monthly newsletter at https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com/Request-With-God-Journey, you’ll gain access to the video lesson (streaming, download, or DVD versions), a leader guide, and a sermon guide. It’s a great way to try out Cecil’s Instant Content or just fill a gap in your small group programming.
For more free content from Cecil Taylor Ministries, visit https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com/free-content.
Cecil’s books and video studies can be found and purchased through https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Every video study’s first lesson can be seen for free via the Free Content link above by clicking on “Sample Lessons.”
Cecil’s Instant Content portfolio of books and video studies includes:
- NEW: “Unison Parenting: The Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Christian Parenthood with One Voice” (book and eWorkbook available now; book study Leader Guide and first video study available in early 2025). Cecil provides proven parenting strategies with an underlying layer of parenting in unison through all the ages and stages of a child’s life. The goal is to help the child become a mature adult who makes good decisions.
- “From Comfort Zone to Trust Zone: How Jesus Urges Us to Take Leaps of Faith for His Kingdom” (book, six-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). Cecil explores a dozen Bible studies of Jesus inviting people out of their comfort zones into their trust zones and how to apply these stories to our lives today. You’ll uncover your own comfort zones and learn how to deepen your faith by getting uncomfortable for Jesus.
- “The Next Thing: A Christian Model for Dealing with Crisis in Personal Life” (book, five-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). “The Next Thing” supplies a four-part model for dealing with crisis. You’ll find the model to be flexible and applicable to many crises.
- “Live Like You’re Loved: Living in the Freedom and Immediacy of God’s Love” (book, five-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). “Live Like You’re Loved” affirms that God loves you, forgives you, sends you, and walks with you in eternal relationship. You’ll learn how to embed each of these scriptural truths into your daily life.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
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.
It’s not often that the podcast serves as a testimonial time, but the story of Mark Trieglaff justifies the format. Trieglaff walks through a life shaken by his parents’ divorce, his descent into addiction, his abandoned suicide attempt, his acceptance of Jesus, living a Christ-directed life, and his encounter with three terrible tragedies in a row, using his faith to get him through them. Along the way, you’ll learn the core elements of a seven-day practical faith and how they provided a foundation of hope that would not be shaken in the worst of times.
Highlights of the podcast:
1:04 When Mark discovered his family wasn’t what he thought it was
2:55 How he sought stress relief during his parents’ divorce
4:47 How Mark reached a point of hopelessness that led to a suicidal event
8:02 A co-worker at a zoo led Mark to Christ
11:16 Even after salvation, Mark was lost on how to proceed as a Christian but finally developed his faith
15:10 Mark experienced a quick succession of three family tragedies but leaned on hope instead of hopelessness
20:16 Mark spoke of hope at his daughter’s funeral
22:46 The third tragedy: losing his wife
25:36 How Mark’s wife Joy became an organ donor
27:35 Scripture that has sustained Mark in tragic times: John 16:33, Romans 8:28, Revelation 21:4-5
30:23 Mark’s reaction to being approached about turning his story into a book and a movie
32:56 Mark’s profession in disability enablement and how he puts his faith into practice
During the podcast, Trieglaff references several organizations with which he’s involved or recommends:
- https://joniandfriends.org/ - Christian disability ministry
- https://www.agapeukraine.com/en/about-us/ - Agape Ukraine is the location for a future building to address the needs of disabled Ukranian soldiers.
- https://giftofhope.org/ - Organ donation website
- https://www.eversightvision.org/ - Eye bank featuring cornea donation
Cecil Taylor is an author, speaker, podcaster, blogger, and provider of Instant Content to churches and small groups. You can learn more about Cecil and what he offers at https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com, at https://www.facebook.com/ceciltaylorministries , https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciltaylor/ , and the Cecil Taylor Ministries YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHP_khu3r77ubl5jvHsf5-w .
SPEAKER ALERT! You can hear Cecil speak at a free seminar on Sept. 15 at 4:00 p.m. at Creekwood United Methodist Church in Allen, Texas. The seminar is entitled “Proactive and Reactive Parenting,” based on his new book, “Unison Parenting.” Childcare is provided, and a book signing and an ice cream social will follow. More speaking events are being scheduled, such as in San Antonio, Texas, so please check this space with every podcast or check CecilTaylorMinistries.com.
Cecil is now a Chicken Soup for the Soul author! He is a contributor to “Tales of Christmas,” a Chicken Soup for the Soul book available on Oct. 15.
By registering for Cecil’s free monthly newsletter on the Cecil Taylor Ministries home page, you’ll receive a free gift, which changes from time to time.
Cecil has a new, free video lesson for small groups, churches, and individual learners, entitled “The With-God Journey: A Powerful Re-Imagining of Holy Relationship.” By registering for the video lesson and monthly newsletter at https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com/Request-With-God-Journey, you’ll gain access to the video lesson (streaming, download, or DVD versions), a leader guide, and a sermon guide. It’s a great way to try out Cecil’s Instant Content or just fill a gap in your small group programming.
For more free content from Cecil Taylor Ministries, visit https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com/free-content.
Cecil’s books and video studies can be found and purchased through https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Every video study’s first lesson can be seen for free via the Free Content link above by clicking on “Sample Lessons.”
Cecil’s Instant Content portfolio of books and video studies includes:
- “From Comfort Zone to Trust Zone: How Jesus Urges Us to Take Leaps of Faith for His Kingdom” (book, six-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). Cecil explores a dozen Bible studies of Jesus inviting people out of their comfort zones into their trust zones and how to apply these stories to our lives today. You’ll uncover your own comfort zones and learn how to deepen your faith by getting uncomfortable for Jesus.
- “The Next Thing: A Christian Model for Dealing with Crisis in Personal Life” (book, five-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). “The Next Thing” supplies a four-part model for dealing with crisis. You’ll find the model to be flexible and applicable to many crises.
- “Live Like You’re Loved: Living in the Freedom and Immediacy of God’s Love” (book, five-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). “Live Like You’re Loved” affirms that God loves you, forgives you, sends you, and walks with you in eternal relationship. You’ll learn how to embed each of these scriptural truths into your daily life.
- NEW: “Unison Parenting: The Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Christian Parenthood with One Voice” (book available now from Store.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and available in Sep. 2024 at booksellers online and in stores; workbook available in Sep. 2024; first video study available in early 2025).
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
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.
Linda Evans Shepherd is an acclaimed author, speaker, and ministry leader. Shepherd has written almost 40 books, including the best-selling Praying Through Every Emotion and When You Don’t Know What to Pray. She has extensive speaking background at significant Christian events. Shepherd is the founder and CEO of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association and the creator of the P.O.W.E.R. Speaker Certification Program. Among other organizations and ministries, she is the head of Leading Hearts Magazine.
Highlights of the podcast:
0:51 Why we should pray
2:41 What key themes people should take into their prayer life
4:34 How Linda prayed to release her fear over wildfires approaching her home
7:20 A model for how to fully give your fears to God
9:50 Why we should pray for small stuff
12:19 Linda’s prayer capability grew during a time of tragedy and stress
15:27 A vision of walking with Jesus and how our trials are “miracle seeds”
17:31 The miraculous story of how her daughter came out of a year-long coma
20:30 Her go-to prayer
21:04 A seven-day practical faith is living each moment of every day in conversation with God
22:55 The hardest part about putting faith into practice
23:45 Her best tip for living and maintaining a seven-day practical faith
26:33 Cecil and Linda discuss how the Spirit can speak to us in the night, revealing wisdom
You can learn more about and benefit from Linda Evans Shepherd and her ministries in the following ways:
- Receive a blessing as Linda prays over you in video and in print by visiting MyPrayerGift.com.
- Find Linda’s books and prayer articles at GotToPray.com.
- Linda also has a YouTube show called The Prayer Investigator.
Cecil Taylor is an author, speaker, podcaster, blogger, and provider of Instant Content to churches and small groups. You can learn more about Cecil and what he offers at https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com, at https://www.facebook.com/ceciltaylorministries , https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciltaylor/ , and the Cecil Taylor Ministries YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHP_khu3r77ubl5jvHsf5-w .
Cecil is now a Chicken Soup for the Soul author! He is a contributor to “Tales of Christmas,” a Chicken Soup for the Soul book available on Oct. 15.
By registering for Cecil’s free monthly newsletter on the Cecil Taylor Ministries home page, you’ll receive a free gift, which changes from time to time.
Cecil has a new, free video lesson for small groups, churches, and individual learners, entitled “The With-God Journey: A Powerful Re-Imagining of Holy Relationship.” By registering for the video lesson and monthly newsletter at https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com/Request-With-God-Journey, you’ll gain access to the video lesson (streaming, download, or DVD versions), a leader guide, and a sermon guide. It’s a great way to try out Cecil’s Instant Content or just fill a gap in your small group programming.
For more free content from Cecil Taylor Ministries, visit https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com/free-content.
Cecil’s books and video studies can be found and purchased through https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Every video study’s first lesson can be seen for free via the Free Content link above by clicking on “Sample Lessons.”
Cecil’s Instant Content portfolio of books and video studies includes:
- “From Comfort Zone to Trust Zone: How Jesus Urges Us to Take Leaps of Faith for His Kingdom” (book available now; six-week video study and guides available in June 2024). Cecil explores a dozen Bible studies of Jesus inviting people out of their comfort zones into their trust zones and how to apply these stories to our lives today. You’ll uncover your own comfort zones and learn how to deepen your faith by getting uncomfortable for Jesus.
- “The Next Thing: A Christian Model for Dealing with Crisis in Personal Life” (book, five-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). “The Next Thing” supplies a four-part model for dealing with crisis. You’ll find the model to be flexible and applicable to many crises.
- “Live Like You’re Loved: Living in the Freedom and Immediacy of God’s Love” (book, five-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). “Live Like You’re Loved” affirms that God loves you, forgives you, sends you, and walks with you in eternal relationship. You’ll learn how to embed each of these scriptural truths into your daily life.
- NEW: “Unison Parenting: The Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Christian Parenthood with One Voice” (book available now from Store.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and available in Sep. 2024 at booksellers online and in stores; workbook available in Sep. 2024; first video study available in early 2025).
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
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.
Judson Stone is a retired pastor who has also served as a corporate chaplain in charge of corporate giving. He has served on several community boards and in volunteer activities, and he is currently involved in prison ministry in Florida. Stone recently released his book, “A Modest but Crucial Hero” about his ancestor, George Stone, a young man who passed away in Oman in the late 1800s while serving as a missionary.
Highlights of the podcast:
1:07 What a seven-day practical faith means to Judson
2:38 How his life changed after accepting Christ
7:36 Why he says “Everyone’s story is worth knowing”
11:05 Opening up people’s lives through sincere interest in them
12:13 Why Judson decided to write “A Modest but Crucial Hero” about his missionary ancestor, George Stone
15:06 How long it took to research and develop the book
16:26 The spiritual influencers on Judson’s life
20:15 Importance of relationships in Christian faith
22:08 The hardest part about putting faith into practice
23:41 Judson’s tips for living a seven-day practical faith
28:14 How to find Judson’s books
You can learn more about ”A Modest but Crucial Hero” by Judson I. Stone by searching on Amazon.com or by visiting www.JudsonIStone.com. Stone has also written “A Last Chapter of the Greatest Generation”, which can be found on BookBaby.com and on Amazon.
Cecil Taylor is an author, speaker, podcaster, blogger, and provider of Instant Content to churches and small groups. You can learn more about Cecil and what he offers at https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com, at https://www.facebook.com/ceciltaylorministries , https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciltaylor/ , and the Cecil Taylor Ministries YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHP_khu3r77ubl5jvHsf5-w .
By registering for Cecil’s free monthly newsletter on the Cecil Taylor Ministries home page, you’ll receive a free gift, which changes from time to time.
Cecil has a new, free video lesson for small groups, churches, and individual learners, entitled “The With-God Journey: A Powerful Re-Imagining of Holy Relationship.” By registering for the video lesson and monthly newsletter at https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com/Request-With-God-Journey, you’ll gain access to the video lesson (streaming, download, or DVD versions), a leader guide, and a sermon guide. It’s a great way to try out Cecil’s Instant Content or just fill a gap in your small group programming.
For more free content from Cecil Taylor Ministries, visit https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com/free-content.
Cecil’s books and video studies can be found and purchased through https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Every video study’s first lesson can be seen for free via the Free Content link above by clicking on “Sample Lessons.”
Cecil’s Instant Content portfolio of books and video studies includes:
- “From Comfort Zone to Trust Zone: How Jesus Urges Us to Take Leaps of Faith for His Kingdom” (book available now; six-week video study and guides available in June 2024). Cecil explores a dozen Bible studies of Jesus inviting people out of their comfort zones into their trust zones and how to apply these stories to our lives today. You’ll uncover your own comfort zones and learn how to deepen your faith by getting uncomfortable for Jesus.
- “The Next Thing: A Christian Model for Dealing with Crisis in Personal Life” (book, five-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). “The Next Thing” supplies a four-part model for dealing with crisis. You’ll find the model to be flexible and applicable to many crises.
- “Live Like You’re Loved: Living in the Freedom and Immediacy of God’s Love” (book, five-week video study, Leader Guide, and Participant’s Guide). “Live Like You’re Loved” affirms that God loves you, forgives you, sends you, and walks with you in eternal relationship. You’ll learn how to embed each of these scriptural truths into your daily life.
- NEW: “Unison Parenting: The Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Christian Parenthood with One Voice” (book available now from Store.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and available in Sep. 2024 at booksellers online and in stores; video studies and workbook available in Sep. 2024).
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
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.
Patti Smith, publisher of GO! Magazine, joins the podcast to talk about dealing with fear in our practical faith walks. This topic is one that Smith struggles with herself, but through faith and courage, she has been able to overcome fear to respond to God’s calls throughout her life. The genesis of GO! Magazine, a Christian magazine based in Florida, is a prime example.
Highlights of the podcast:
3:16 What a seven-day practical faith means to Patti
5:01 How Patti overcame fear when launching GO! Magazine
9:47 How overcoming fear affects Jesus followers daily
15:13 Why does God want us to “fear not?”
17:51 Inspiring stories from GO! Magazine
20:36 The hardest part of putting faith into practice
22:24 Patti is still working on mastering fear herself
23:38 Patti’s best tip for living a seven-day practical faith
25:44 More on GO! Magazine and how to participate in it
You can learn more about Patti’s GO! Magazine at https://gochristianmagazine.com/.
- Readers can peruse every issue for free by clicking on the Local Magazine tab and selecting the digital edition.
- Writers are encouraged to submit their ideas at GOMagazine2819@gmail.com.
Cecil Taylor is an author, speaker, podcaster, blogger, and provider of Instant Content to churches and small groups. You can learn more about Cecil and what he offers at https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com, at https://www.facebook.com/ceciltaylorministries , https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciltaylor/ , and the Cecil Taylor Ministries YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHP_khu3r77ubl5jvHsf5-w .
By registering for Cecil’s free monthly newsletter on the Cecil Taylor Ministries home page, you’ll receive a free gift, which changes from time to time.
Teaching Christians to Live a 7-Day Practical Faith
As the son of a preacher, Cecil Taylor understands the complexity of the word "call".
A lifetime's worth of "calls" has led Cecil to successful careers in software development, broadcast radio, and product management at the forefront of the telecom industry. And yet, despite the unique journey God has led him on, the struggle he has faced his entire life is one that is shared by most Christians:
How do you reconcile your call to ministry and call to Christ with the other directions God is leading you? How do you continue to grow closer to God in love and service when you're dedicated to so many other pursuits, whether it's a career or family or just the constant grind necessary in life?
Forty years of teaching adults and youth in church has allowed God to give some answers to Cecil and move his call to sharing it further. That's what Cecil Taylor Ministries is all about: humbly passing on wisdom that God has used already to change one life, in the hopes that it changes the lives of many.
The foundation of Cecil's experience is that every day of the week can be Sunday.
The feeling of intimacy, connection, growth, and love that we find in church and in communion with Christ isn't limited to one day a week. In fact, the start of understanding your call to ministry as a Christian is learning that God is present in every direction he has called you. Your career, your family, the constant highs and lows of life, all of them hold meaning to God.
Cecil's call and the main point of Cecil Taylor Ministries is to help you and others learn about a 7-day practical faith by applying scripture to life situations. Cecil Taylor Ministries offers video lessons, books, study materials, podcasts, devotionals and more to help churches, small groups and individual learners understand how to live a 7-day practical faith.