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Truth Talks with Tara

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Jul 1, 2025 • 35min

Help! What To Do When The Bible Confuses and Overwhelms You with Zach Windahl

Zach Windahl is a returning guest and friend, and I can't wait because he always is grounded in the truth in the most lighthearted and engaging way! Speaking of truth, he's here to talk about what to do with our confusion, overwhelm, or disinterest in the Bible. It's possible to go from feeling lost to actually confident in reading Scripture and Zach and I are talking about how to understand it as a whole story, where you fit into that, and so much more. Grab Zach's new book, The Bible Simplified. Preorder Tara's newest book, ⁠Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to Keep Up With God When You're Just Trying to Keep Up With Life.⁠ FOLLOW TRUTH TALKS WITH TARA ON⁠ INSTAGRAM⁠ -- CONNECT WITH TARA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Books⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Her website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewelry line⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The free, email family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 24, 2025 • 40min

Good Fruit Takes Time: How CJLA Started, Body Contentment, and More with Carly Jean Brannon

Sitting down with the one and only Carly Jean Brannon was a joy and you'll find such ease, encouragement, and inspiration from today's episode. Carly is a business owner, wife, mom, and follower of Jesus - just trying to figure it out like us too. She's sharing how she started her clothing business, how good fruit takes time in faith and life, centering a marriage around Christ, finding contentment in your body while also stewarding it, and so much more. This one? You'll love listening to every second. Shop my favorite clothing spot, Carly Jean Los Angeles, and connect with them on socials. Preorder Tara's newest book, Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to Keep Up With God When You're Just Trying to Keep Up With Life. FOLLOW TRUTH TALKS WITH TARA ON INSTAGRAM -- CONNECT WITH TARA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Books / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Her website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewelry line / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The free, email family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 10, 2025 • 43min

Laying Down Anxiety, Picking Up Peace with Kara Stout

Whether you are stressed in the morning about the day ahead or desperate to calm your mind in the evening before bed, peace often feels elusive—and sometimes God does too. But even in the midst of life's uncertainties, God is ever present and ready to offer His comfort, if only you seek Him. Join me and my friend, Kara Stout, as we talk about our own struggle with anxiety, coming to God with our grief, and finding peace that truly lasts. Get a copy of Kara's devotional, An Untroubled Heart. -- OUR SPONSOR: Thank you to Glorify for sponsoring this show. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠glorify-app.com/truthtalk⁠⁠⁠⁠s right now to download the Glorify app for free. -- CONNECT WITH TARA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Her book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Her website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Her discount code page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The free, email family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 3, 2025 • 32min

When God Grows Your Family: Helping Your Kids (And Spouse!) Navigate The Change of a Growing Family with Aubrey Coleman

Growing your family is one of the most exciting endeavors, but it's also full of unknowns and worries. What will our current children think and react to the change? How can we as parents handle juggling more kids to care for and prioritize a godly marriage? Aubrey Coleman, mama of three and devoted to ministry (online and off) is here to talk us through it all. If I had one word for this conversation, it would be "sweet." Aubrey is sharing biblically helpful truth for how to help our littles not just adjust, but rejoice with the change that comes with a new sibling, as well as how to stay connected to your spouse and not fall into the "roommate phase." Get a copy of Aubrey's board book for yourself or a baby shower gift. -- OUR SPONSOR: Thank you to Glorify for sponsoring this show. Visit ⁠⁠⁠glorify-app.com/truthtalk⁠⁠⁠s right now to download the Glorify app for free. -- CONNECT WITH TARA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Her book⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Her website⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Her discount code page⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠The free, email family⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 27, 2025 • 27min

Make a "Bored Board" This Summer: How This Simple Practice Encourages More Present-Living

Anyone else itching to create their summer bucket list? In today's episode, I'm sharing a spin on the traditional bucket list - introducing, a bored board. More than anything, I'm craving moments to exercise creativity, hospitality, and presence with God and His people, and I'm so excited for this board to help facilitate that. You'll learn how to create your own bored board, our family's ideas, and much more. Visit the Tiny Theologians shop for our favorite discipleship resources for kids. Use code TARASUN for 10% off your purchase. -- OUR SPONSOR: Thank you to Glorify for sponsoring this show. Visit ⁠⁠⁠glorify-app.com/truthtalk⁠⁠⁠s right now to download the Glorify app for free. -- CONNECT WITH TARA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Books / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website and booking to speak⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Everyday Cross Necklace / ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠The free, email family⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 20, 2025 • 42min

The Art of Naming Your Fears and Doing It Anyway in Faith with Mary Marantz

"It's already been done before. I can't start until it's perfect. What if it's too late? What will people say?" If you've ever asked those questions, you're not alone. Today's guest, Mary Marantz, understands what it's like to be paralyzed by fear and people's opinions. In this conversation, we are dismantling the lies that the enemy uses to keep us small and keep us away from making moves with God, and so much more. Check out "Underestimated" by Mary Marantz today. -- OUR SPONSOR: Thank you to Glorify for sponsoring this show. Visit ⁠⁠glorify-app.com/truthtalk⁠⁠s right now to download the Glorify app for free. -- CONNECT WITH TARA: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Her book⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Her website⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Her discount code page⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠The free, email family⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 13, 2025 • 39min

How We Can Prepare and Protect Our Children From The Digital Age with Jacob Valk

I couldn't be more proud to have Jacob Valk, co-founder of Into the Light Ministries, return to the show. Today, we're diving into the sometimes tender, but always important conversation about raising children of integrity and how to prepare them to stand against the dangers online. If you've ever wondered how to go about these often uncomfortable conversations, we're shedding gospel-light on them today. Into the Light Ministries was formed to equip believers with the truth about of God-given sexuality, how to find freedom from p*rn, and so much more. We're talking all about how parents can be equipped to raise children among a dangerous online climate, how to honor the Lord, how to help our children understand God's design, and what practical ways we can safeguard our technology. Parents - you're not going to want to miss this. Watch Into the Light's latest resource for families for free and connect with them online. -- OUR SPONSOR: Thank you to Glorify for sponsoring this show. Visit ⁠glorify-app.com/truthtalk⁠s right now to download the Glorify app for free. -- CONNECT WITH TARA: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Her book⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Her website⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Her discount code page⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠The free, email family⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 6, 2025 • 44min

For the Moms Who Carry So Much: An Invitation to Rest with Becky Thompson

Today's episode is in honor of mamas everywhere. The ones who hold so much and are desperate for real, true, soul rest, but are not sure how to get it when so much depends on them. Becky Thompson is here on the podcast to help us connect the dots between mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical rest, what the Bible says about sitting in God's presence, the science behind our racing thoughts and how to ease them, and so much more. Send this to a mom frien dand encourage her. We hope this episode provides you solace, encouragement, and Scripture to walk away with today! Grab a copy of "Healing Rest" here. -- OUR SPONSOR: Thank you to Glorify for sponsoring this show. Visit glorify-app.com/truthtalks right now to download the Glorify app for free. -- CONNECT WITH TARA: ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Her book⁠ / ⁠Her website⁠ / ⁠Her discount code page⁠ / ⁠YouTube⁠ / ⁠The free, email family⁠ / ⁠Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 29, 2025 • 40min

Delighting in God When Life Isn't What You Expected with Elle Cardel

After seeing her baby girl undergo back to back heart surgeries, Elle Cardel knows the struggle of delighting in God and His Word when life is not what we expected. We all find ourselves bombarded by busy schedules, overwhelmed with unexpected grief, carrying financial burdens, feeling an emptiness in our hearts and souls, and more. How do we love the life we have and take joy in Jesus and His Word when we feel less than enthusiastic?We're answering these questions and more in today's episode. Elle is a breath of fresh air - I know you'll love this one.Grab a copy of "She Delights" - out now.--OUR SPONSORS:Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!Get 25% off your first month of Ritual for a limited time at ritual.com/truthtalks.--Connect with Tara:Instagram / Her book / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family / Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 22, 2025 • 13min

I'm Launching a Jewelry Line: Here's What You Need To Know!

After months of design, Zoom calls, and prayer, I'm giddy to announce that I'm launching a faith-based jewelry line, starting with the Everyday Cross that will be launching on Friday, April 25th (set your alarms)! Tune into this episode to hear how this came to be, what the process was like, how to get your own cross, and so much more.Save this link and grab your cross on launch day: tarasunshop.com--OUR SPONSORS:Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!Get 25% off your first month of Ritual for a limited time at ritual.com/truthtalks.--Connect with Tara:Instagram / Her book / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family / Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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