Tracy Crump has seen the most desperate situations in her work as a nurse. She brought healing and hope into those situations and now draws upon her experiences in nursing and in caregiving to bring a message of healing, hope, and encouragement to others.
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. 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:Â
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
The Practical Faith Academy podcast can be found on major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Spotify, Audacy, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and Podbean. Search for "Practical Faith Academy." You can also visit CecilTaylorMinistries.com/free-content for links to the podcast on various platforms.
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