Abundant Living Podcast with Tracie S. Burns

Parenting can be the most rewarding and most difficult job we will ever have. Often, when in the trenches of it, we can find ourselves wondering if all the hard work will ever pay off. In this episode, Tracie is joined by her husband David. They talk through the principles they practiced while raising their now older teens. They share many stories peppered with tips and tricks to show how all the...

Evelyn Brand, inspired by the written words of a missionary to India, determined that God was calling her to take the Gospel to the Indian people. In this episode, Tracie is joined by Abigail Medford, who shares the amazing story of the Baptist missionary, Evelyn "Granny" Brand. Her tenacity kept her serving on the mission field for nearly 65 years, despite the deplorable conditions, cru...

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, our host Tracie Burns spoke to the ladies on being content in the purpose that God has for you today.  Here is the link to learn more about the  ⁠⁠2024 Preacher's Delight Conference⁠⁠  in Jacksonville, Florida, 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 Wednesday morning, Mrs. Heather Neal, the pastor's wife at Immanuel Baptist Church, interviewed Mrs. Vita Collingsworth. She and her husband have been serving at the Heritage Baptist Church in Mogodore, Ohio, for 33 years. Despite...

If we know that God sees even the sparrow fall, then He certainly blesses and uses those little moments in our lives where we have stayed faithful to His call to share the Gospel. In this episode, Abigail Medford joins Tracie, as she shares the story of how God used so many people to get a young girl saved and in church, and that girl was her mom! She tells how each little moment of faithfulness o...

What we may think are the negatives in our lives, God can use those as purposeful positives to mold our lives into what He wants them to be. In this episode, Heather Neal shares her testimony of how God used a bus worker to get her and her family into church. Then, God led Heather to marry a preacher who eventually became her pastor! Together, they have endured some of the toughest trials a couple...

God has given all of us unique gifts, and we can use them to make a difference as long as we are willing to put in the work! In this episode, Tracie is joined by Abigail Medford who shares the amazing life story of early American patriot, Mercy Otis Warren. While she is renowned for her contributions to the patriot cause, her unique life balance of Christian womanhood can teach us much about how w...

Often, when we embark on serving God, we think it is going to be one way, while God, in fact, has quite different plans in how He will use us in His work. In this episode, Tracie is joined by her husband David who shares how we can all be in the ministry as long as we are willing to surrender to God fully and to continue surrendering to the opportunities that God bring to us throughout our lives....

Imagine sitting down to pen words of faith, laid on your heart by God, while in the midst of great grief and tremendous suffering. For most of us, we would never expect our words to have much of an impact beyond helping us to spill our broken hearts onto paper. In this episode, Tracie is joined by Abigail Medford, who shares the amazing faith of three women who may have seemed to the world to have...

For too long, Christians have stigmatized grief as weakness instead of making a way to help those who are hurting to heal. In this episode, Tracie is joined by Pastor Greg Neal who, through his own grief experience after the death of his daughter, founded The Amanda Ranch, a place for rest, renewal, and revival. Listen to the unique story behind how The Amanda Ranch came about and learn how you ca...

It is 1932. You're a young, single woman with no money and no prospects. All you know is that God has called you as a missionary to China, and somehow or someway, you must find a way to get there! In this episode, Tracie is joined by Abigail Medford, who shares the amazing story of the woman missionary, Gladys Aylward. Her life is so amazing that it's hard to believe; however, through unwa...

Join Tracie for a recap of the Christian Ladies Fellowship meeting this week at the Preacher's Delight Conference. Hear all the blessings of the week and how God used the preaching to challenge us and fellowship to encourage us! Register for the 2024 Preacher's Delight Conference ⁠ in Jacksonville, Florida. You can check out the host church's website, Immanuel Baptist Church . Please l...

Behind the face of every faithful Christian lady are stories of victories, struggles, and blessings from the Lord. In this episode, Tracie interviews Abigail Medford, who embarked on a project last year to interview faithful Christian women in her church and to write their stories as articles for ChristianLadiesFellowship.com. Abigail shares copious nuggets of wisdom and lessons of encouragement s...

We have all heard people misconstrue the biblical phrase, "Judge not, lest ye be judged!" It is human nature, or our sin nature, to judge others in their decisions, in their motives, and in their actions. Join Tracie as she shares through stories and scripture how we can take action in our own hearts and minds to stop judgment in its tracks and learn to love others right where they are a...

“Silence is golden.” Do you struggle to know when to speak and when to keep it to yourself? Has something you said caused a bunch of unnecessary drama for you in the past, and you don’t want to make that mistake again? Join Tracie as she shares through stories and scripture how we can know the times to stay quiet in order to preserve our peace, our influence, and our testimonies. Please let us kno...

Have you ever said, "I need to slow down before I fall down," or "I need a vacation before I lose my marbles!" Life just gets busier and busier, and we often find ourselves drowning in all we have to do. Join Tracie as she shares through stories and scripture how we can survive the busyness of life without falling apart with a few helpful ideas to keep us from being too busy. P...

Life is a series of decisions, and sometimes, those decisions involve trying to solve life's never-ending problems. Join Tracie as she shares five plans of action for solving problems in situations, in circumstances, or with others, without sacrificing biblical principles and while maintaining a good Christian testimony. Please let us know what you think by rating and reviewing this podcast in...

Everyone, at one time or another, will encounter a difficult situation with another family member or a loved one. Sometimes, that family member is just a difficult person in general, so how should we handle dealing with them, while still maintaining the right Christian testimony? Join Tracie as she shares ten tips for dealing with difficult loved ones and how to set principles and boundaries so th...

Growing up in church, you perhaps heard the term "helpmeet" from time to time, mostly referring to being a good wife. However, is that all the Bible means when it talks about being a help meet ? Join Tracie as she shares through Bible study and stories how ANY Christian lady can fulfill the God-given role of being a help meet as the Bible says, regardless if she is married, single, or wi...

Our world has watered down what it means to be feminine in general, but even worse, it has corrupted the meaning of Christian femininity. Join Tracie as she shares the key of how to not only be feminine ourselves but also how to help the next generation to discover true Christian femininity. Please let us know what you think by rating and reviewing this podcast in your podcasting app! If you know...

Often, we get so caught up in the tangible things of life, we can easily forget the things that matter most. Join Tracie as she shares a personal story that taught her that the greatest gift we can ever give can be given by anyone! Please let us know what you think by rating and reviewing this podcast in your podcasting app! If you know of someone who can be helped by listening to the Abundant Liv...

God calls pride one of the most hated sins of all, yet we all struggle with it from time to time. How can we overcome pride if it has taken hold in our lives? Even more so, how can we keep a lookout to avoid pride all together? Join Tracie as she shares from scripture what to look for to avoid pride and how to overcome it when it has taken root in our spirits. Please let us know what you think by...

Feelings of guilt and shame is not uncommon, but when we allow these feelings to set up housekeeping in our minds and hearts, they can hinder us from reaching our potential for God and from enjoying the joy of God's everyday blessings. Join Tracie as she shares through stories and scripture how we can have victory over past guilt and can find joy in knowing we live in freedom through Christ. P...

Is my investment in others worth all the effort? In this episode, Tracie interviews Liz Myers, who, along with her husband, works with the teens and in the music ministry at Countryside Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia. She shares stories about the ladies who have invested in her life throughout the years and how each person made a monumental difference in helping her to become the Christian la...

Life's changing seasons are inevitable. While we can never quite prepare to be an expert at every season, there are some basic principles that will help us manage the twists, turns, and bumps in the road along the way. Join Tracie as she shares from scripture three important things to do as you navigate the changing seasons in your life.  Please let us know what you think by rating and reviewi...