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.
Lori Hatcher is a noted author, speaker, and writing coach, all while working her day job as a dental hygienist. In all her roles, she is an encourager, which she terms as bringing life to those who need a boost. Hatcher has a number of great ideas for putting faith into practice, which she shares during this podcast. Take a listen to get a fresh start in your faith journey during 2025.
Highlights of the podcast:
2:44 To Lori, practical faith is based on Romans 12:1-2.
4:27 How Lori and her husband David approach each day through prayer.
6:23 Why it’s important to Lori to be an encourager.
8:01 How the lives of she and her husband were transformed when they committed to daily Bible reading.
9:29 The significance of realizing that prayer is supposed to be a two-way conversation.
12:31 On what she learns newly from the Bible in repeated readings.
16:50 How to live as Christians in our jobs and daily endeavors.
20:32 The hardest part about putting faith into practice.
23:05 Her best tip for putting faith into practice.
24:55 About her latest devotional book based on Philippians 4:8.
Lori Hatcher is the author of several devotional books and others to which she has contributed. Her brand-new devotional book is called “Think on These Things: 60 Thoughtful Devotions for Renewed Peace,” based on Philippians 4:8. Her previous book, “A Word for Your Day: 66 Devotions to Refresh Your Mind,” visited every book of the Bible to find a meaningful word to pace a related devotion. To learn more about her books, blogs, weekly devotion subscription, speaking availability, and more, please visit LoriHatcher.com.
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, 2024.
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