
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.
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.
Episodes

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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.

Friday Jun 26, 2026
Friday Jun 26, 2026
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.

Monday Jun 08, 2026
Monday Jun 08, 2026
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.

Friday May 22, 2026
Friday May 22, 2026
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.

Thursday May 07, 2026
Practical Faith Academy - Season 6, Episode 1 - Art Wilson, Gangs, Guns & God
Thursday May 07, 2026
Thursday May 07, 2026
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.

Friday Apr 24, 2026
Friday Apr 24, 2026
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.

Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
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.
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.

Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Practical Faith Academy - Season 5, Episode 22. Allen C. Paul, Creating With The Creator
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
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.

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.
