Abundant Living Podcast with Tracie S. Burns

What does prayer really mean to you? Do you believe in it enough to take bold steps to grow your prayer life in a way that truly gets God’s attention? What if your greatest impact for Christ wasn’t through a pulpit or a platform, but through private, persistent, personal prayer? In this episode, Tracie interviews Joy Wruck, a woman whose life is marked by the power of intercession. Joy shares how...

In the work of God, it is so easy to see what we are doing as "good" and "acceptable" and to be content with it, especially if we are comparing our work to those around us. However, what if we instead asked ourselves, "Even if it's good, what COULD I be doing that I'm not? How do I level up what I'm doing for God right now?" In this episode, Tracie is join...

***Listen to Episode #125 FIRST for Part 1!*** While many have heard of the famous missionaries Adoniram and Ann Judson (in fact, we just had two episodes on them), few know the names of those who came to Burma after them to continue what is arguably one of the greatest Baptist mission works of all time. The missionaries who followed gave just as much of themselves to ensure the Gospel was heard b...

While many have heard of the famous missionaries Adoniram and Ann Judson (in fact, we just had two episodes on them), few know the names of those who came to Burma after them to continue what is arguably one of the greatest Baptist mission works of all time. The missionaries who followed gave just as much of themselves to ensure the Gospel was heard by every Burman possible. In this episode, Traci...

"Help! I'm in charge!" Whether in ministry, a secular job, volunteer work, or even at home, we all find ourselves in positions where others look to us for reliable guidance. How can we be good leaders—especially in difficult or complicated situations—while still getting the job done efficiently and with quality results? In this episode, Tracie is joined by Cindy Healy, whose busy min...

All of us have at one time or another found ourselves in the midst of a crisis, feeling overwhelmed and lost, like David so often did in the book of Psalms. Even he asked God to renew a right spirit within him; he knew he needed God's help to keep the right attitude in the trials. Maintaining a right spirit isn't just about surviving; it's about thriving, even in the midst of life'...

***Listen to Episode #121 for Part 1!*** Just six years into their mission work in Burma, Marilla Ingalls’ husband died and left her with a choice. Should she stay and continue the work? Should she return to the states instead of putting her life at risk in an unsettled, wild land with no man to protect her? In this episode, Tracie and Abigail discuss the ministry of Marilla Ingalls, missionary to...

While many have heard of the famous missionaries Adoniram and Ann Judson (in fact, we just had two episodes on them), few know the names of those who came to Burma after them to continue what is arguably one of the greatest Baptist mission works of all time. The missionaries who followed gave just as much of themselves to ensure the Gospel was heard by every Burman possible. In this episode, Traci...

Inevitably, trials will come into our life. How we respond to them is what determines if we survive or not. So, how can we make it through those times where life is so heavy that we cannot see tomorrow? This episode is a session from the North Florida Baptist Ladies Conference at Immanuel Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. This lesson was taught by our pastor's wife, Mrs Heather Neal. In...

***First, listen to Episode #118 for Part 1!*** Perhaps one of the most well-known Baptist missionaries of all time is Adoniram Judson. While his lifelong ministry in Burma (now Myanmar) continues to have far-reaching, long-lasting effects, a less recognizable name is that of his wife, Ann. In this episode, Tracie and Abigail discuss the life of Ann Judson, an all-American girl who literally gave...

Perhaps one of the most well-known Baptist missionaries of all time is Adoniram Judson. While his lifelong ministry in Burma (now Myanmar) continues to have far-reaching, long-lasting effects, a less recognizable name is that of his wife, Ann. In this episode, Tracie and Abigail discuss the life of Ann Judson, an all-American girl who literally gave her life for the souls of the people of Burma. L...

In the days of the famous Fanny Crosby lived one lesser known hymn writer who wrote some of the most beloved hymns we still sing today. Her name may not garner the fanfare of some, but her words live on in our churches every Sunday when we open our hymnals to sing "When We All Get to Heaven," "More About Jesus," and many other soul-stirring songs! In this episode, Tracie and Ab...

What if your God-given gift turns out to be not what you thought it would be? What if it was the gift of emptiness or the gift of great loss? Could you accept it and even embrace it to be able to run the race God has planned for you? In this episode, Tracie interviews Jan Roueche, who share her beautiful testimony of God's grace of a life of looking to God even when understanding was not possi...

Perhaps, this orphan girl never thought that a chance meeting of the handsome Sunday School teacher would put her life on a trajectory that would result in an entire island coming to know Christ! In this episode, Tracie is joined by Abigail Medford as they tell the story of Mary Knibb, an unassuming young woman who came from nothing to become one of the 19th century's most prolific Caribbean missi...

Did you miss the Christian Ladies Fellowship meeting at the Preacher's Delight Conference this year? Here is just a sample of one of the encouraging sessions. On Thursday morning, Tracie interviewed her own pastor's wife, Mrs. Heather Neal. A guest before on the Abundant Living Podcast, Heather discusses the specific subject of dealing with health struggles while trying to serve in the ministry. H...

Did you miss the Christian Ladies Fellowship meeting at the Preacher's Delight Conference this year? Here is just a sample of one of the encouraging sessions. On Wednesday morning, Erin Montgomery interviewed Mrs. Laura Ray. She and her husband serve at the Heartland Baptist Church in Walter Hill, Tennessee. Laura's testimony is one of overcoming and sweet contentment in serving the Lord. Listen a...

Did you miss the Christian Ladies Fellowship meeting at the Preacher's Delight Conference this year? Here is just a sample of one of the encouraging sessions. On Tuesday morning, Tracie interviewed Mrs. Leah Wruck. She and her husband serve at the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Winter Park, Florida. Leah's joy really shines as she shares nuggets of wisdom she has gleaned along the way. You will be e...

Imagine receiving devastating news that would change the course of your future. How do you move forward through grief and uncertainty to an unknown tomorrow? In this episode, Tracie interviews Krystal Salm who, even after life had thrown her many other curveballs, was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer with few treatment options. Listen to how she took action in those early days to set herself on...

***FIRST, Listen to Episode #109 for Part 1!*** Today, the famous devotional Streams in the Desert has been continuously in print for more than 100 years! However, the story behind how this book came to be may surprise you! In this episode, Tracie is joined by Abigail Medford as they tell the story of Lettie Cowman, a newlywed who got on fire for God, so much so that in just a matter of a few year...

Today, the famous devotional Streams in the Desert has been continuously in print for more than 100 years! However, the story behind how this book came to be may surprise you! In this episode, Tracie is joined by Abigail Medford as they tell the story of Lettie Cowman, a newlywed who got on fire for God, so much so that in just a matter of a few years, she, along with a team, had put the Gospel in...

***FIRST, Listen to Episode #107 for Part 1!*** While a good beginning is always the best way to start something, it is never a guarantee that the end will be just as promising. In this episode, Tracie is joined by Abigail Medford, who tells the story of Benjamin Rush, an early patriot with copious amount of promise in his future. Benjamin had so much going for him: talent, pedigree, career, relat...

While a good beginning is always the best way to start something, it is never a guarantee that the end will be just as promising. In this episode, Tracie is joined by Abigail Medford, who tells the story of Benjamin Rush, an early patriot with copious amount of promise in his future. Benjamin had so much going for him: talent, pedigree, career, relationships; however, the way his story ends may ab...

So many of our Bible stories are filled with adults who were not converted until well past their childhoods, yet many of them became the most productive Christians found in Scripture. What if that convert were you? In this episode, Tracie interviews Jenn Bassler who, even though she did not grow up in church, and wasn't even saved until her late twenties, lives every moment for God like she ha...

***FIRST, Listen to Episode #104 for Part 1!*** How can one young woman get the Gospel into the hands of millions? In this episode, Tracie is joined by Abigail Medford, who tells the story of Helen Cadbury Alexander Dixon, who began at just 12 years old with a passion to get the Gospel in the hands of whoever would take it. For 80 years after, she did all she could to make sure the world knew they...

Welcome back for the first episode in Season 7! We have so many exciting, edifying, and encouraging content coming your way, so keep listening! Don't forget to share this podcast with another lady to keep the buzz about the Abundant Living Podcast going! How can one young girl get the Gospel into the hands of millions? In this episode, Tracie is joined by Abigail Medford, who tells the story o...