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CBS Radio’s Benji Cole interviews Tracy A. Ripley, author of “Prayerful Warrior Mom: Embracing Faith through the Storms of Your Child’s Congenital Heart Journey” 

Tracy A. Ripley, author of “Prayerful Warrior Mom: Embracing Faith through the Storms of Your Child’s Congenital Heart Journey,” was interviewed by CBS Radio’s host, Benji Cole. The interview in the program People of Distinction is about the discussion of the message of the book as well as the author’s purpose for writing this masterpiece.

People of Distinction is one of the most wide-ranging radio shows in the United States, hosted by Benji Cole and Al Cole from CBS Radio. People of Distinction is the right fit for authors and readers to discover newly published books, mostly written by passionate and independent authors.

Benji Cole, the host of the program, is a world-class interviewer, video formulator, Los Angeles actor, and filmmaker. He’s shared the acting stage with superstar Tom Hanks.

“Prayerful Warrior Mom: Embracing Faith through the Storms of Your Child’s Congenital Heart Journey” by Tracy A. Ripley was among the books displayed by Author Reputation Press during the 2024 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (LATFOB) at the University of Southern California on April 20–21, 2024.

Tracy Ripley is a wife, mother, and stepmother to four children. Her youngest was diagnosed with congenital heart disease (CHD) in 2013. Tracy is a child of God and attributes her strong faith to the trials she and her family have endured throughout her youngest son’s battle with CHD.

Her testimony of faith has helped shed light on the world of CHD, spreading awareness and providing hope to other families faced with a different path for their infant child than they may have ever dreamed.

After dedicating 27 years to a career in accounting and finance, Tracy made the courageous decision to pursue a childhood dream of becoming a published author. She and Rob, her loving husband of 24 years, live in Northeast Ohio.

You will discover the unwavering strength of faith through the storms of your child’s congenital heart disease. Release the shackles of guilt and embrace the liberating power of forgiveness. Empower yourself to set healthy boundaries and focus on what you can control.

Unlock the power of faith to overcome life’s greatest obstacles and discover how to turn your burdens over to God in Prayerful Warrior Mom.

In this inspiring story of faith and resilience, Tracy Ripley takes you through her son’s battle with congenital heart disease and her journey of faith, hope, and resilience. Tracy compellingly narrates the evolution from mourning the life envisioned to embracing the life bestowed and chronicles the lessons learned along the way.

With her intimate prayers to God, Tracy shows us that no matter how difficult life is, faith can help us through any storm. This heartfelt story is not just about surviving but about thriving. Get ready to discover the purpose in the pain, the strength within yourself, how to forgive yourself and others, and how to live a life of purpose and meaning.

This book will help you discover the power of faith to overcome adversity and set healthy boundaries, find solace and comfort in prayer, gain the ability to let go of guilt and forgive, learn how to turn burdens over to God and trust in Him, and be empowered to ask for help and focus on what you can control.

This masterpiece stands as an enduring reminder that we all need a strong support system to help us through life’s challenges. Tracy Ripley’s story resonates with the profound comfort and support derived from her family, friends, and church community. With God on her side, Tracy was never alone. To find out more, get a copy now!

Get to know more about the author and the work as you listen to the full interview below:

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