Truth Talks with Tara

Ruth Chou Simons, author and artist, is here to help us stop the endless cycle of striving and live in the light of God's grace. Our world is brainwashed by the idea that we have to "do, do, do" to find our identity. To run ourselves ragged by achieving all of the awards or finding our worth in our following count or success. But that is the opposite of Jesus' true gospel. This gentle yet challenging episode is based off Ruth's new book, "When Strivings Cease", releasing into the world on October 12th. Grab your copy below to learn the beauty of God's transforming grace, how to stop the endless cycle of striving and find your true identity in Christ. Order "When Strivings Cease" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/When-Strivings-Cease-Self-Improvement-Life-Transforming/dp/1400224993/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=when+strivings+cease&qid=1632164688&sr=8-3 Order "When Strivings Cease" anywhere else books are sold! (Target, Barnes and Noble, Christian Book etc) Follow Ruth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthchousimons/ CONNECT WITH TARA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misstarasun/Website & Blog: https://www.tarasunministries.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun/The free, email family: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16EXTRAS:Shop Tara’s stickers: https://the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.comShop Tara’s favorite Bibles & journals: https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles?ref=18Learn about Tara’s Compassion child & get involved: compassion.com/tarasun/Recommended resources for your life and faith: tarasunministries.com/recommended Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

God made you to be you on purpose for a purpose! Top ranking podcast host, author, mother and mentor, Jamie Ivey, joins us on the show today to talk about her new children's book, "God Made You to Be You", releasing today - October 5th! This heartwarming and encouraging episode is for anyone and everyone. Join us as we talk about our unique purposes in Christ, why God made us to be us and no one else, the dangers of comparison, parenting advice and much more. Order "God Made You to Be You" for yourself or a gift: https://www.jamieivey.com/kids/ CONNECT WITH TARA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misstarasun/Website & Blog: https://www.tarasunministries.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun/The free, email family: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16EXTRAS:Shop Tara’s stickers: https://the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.comShop Tara’s favorite Bibles & journals: https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles?ref=18Learn about Tara’s Compassion child & get involved: compassion.com/tarasun/Recommended resources for your life and faith: tarasunministries.com/recommended Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who's ready for a heart-to-heart? I'm sitting down for a solo episode today, sharing the big news: that my husband and I are expecting our first baby! 👶🏼 Although a surprise and "not part of the plan", we are unbelievably excited and blessed! In this episode, I'm sharing an exclusive, behind the scenes look at how the first and second trimester has been in my pregnancy and also what God has been teaching me about rest during this pregnancy! Tune in for this conversation on rest, persevering through struggles, self sufficiency vs. dependence and more. Follow the Truth Talks with Tara Instagram for exclusive updates: https://www.instagram.com/truthtalkswithtara/ CONNECT WITH TARA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misstarasun/Website & Blog: https://www.tarasunministries.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun/The free, email family: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16EXTRAS:Shop Tara’s stickers: https://the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.comShop Tara’s favorite Bibles & journals: https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles?ref=18Learn about Tara’s Compassion child & get involved: compassion.com/tarasun/Recommended resources for your life and faith: tarasunministries.com/recommended Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political drama and division aren't new issues, but they seem more apparent than ever. Through a global pandemic, political elections and more, we've seen more division and heartache than ever. And it's not just affecting the world but also the unity and love between God's church and people. Whitney Lowe of Scribble Devos is joining us today to talk about how we as Christians should respond to political division and react in unity instead. We're answering questions like: "How can we love each other when we have different political opinions? How can I not be discouraged by the news and world events and keep my eyes on Christ?" ** Disclaimer: We are not here to talk about our personal opinions or alienate anyone from the term "politics", because it can be sticky. Our goal is to look at what God's Word says about unity, love and the body of Christ and how we can fight for it all, no matter our differing opinions.  Follow Whitney (Scribble Devos) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scribbledevos/ Visit ScribbleDevos.com and shop: https://www.scribbledevos.com CONNECT WITH TARA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misstarasun/Website & Blog: https://www.tarasunministries.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun/The free, email family: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16EXTRAS:Shop Tara’s stickers: https://the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.comShop Tara’s favorite Bibles & journals: https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles?ref=18Learn about Tara’s Compassion child & get involved: compassion.com/tarasun/Recommended resources for your life and faith: tarasunministries.com/recommended Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may have heard of The Heart of Dating before. In today's episode, we're joined by its founder and leader, Kait Warman! Join Tara and Kait as they talk about how to deal with heartbreak from a Biblical perspective, how to have hope through breakups, date again with confidence and more. We pray this conversation is encouraging, hopeful and challenging in the best ways as you navigate this thing called life, dating and relationships. Grab a copy of Kait's book: https://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Rejecting-Me-Transform/dp/1540900789/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=thanks+for+rejecting+me+book&qid=1631569439&sr=8-2CONNECT WITH TARA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misstarasun/Website & Blog: https://www.tarasunministries.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun/The free, email family: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16EXTRAS:Shop Tara’s stickers: https://the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.comShop Tara’s favorite Bibles & journals: https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles?ref=18Learn about Tara’s Compassion child & get involved: compassion.com/tarasun/Recommended resources for your life and faith: tarasunministries.com/recommended Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 time best-selling author, Lisa Whittle, is blessing us with her beautiful presence on the podcast today! Lisa is beauty and grace personified and just oozes practical, Biblical wisdom throughout this episode. Join us as we talk about what it looks like to put Jesus over everything in our lives, how to drown out the distractions of the world and also dismantle idols that may be vying for 1st place in our hearts. We also talk about her new book, releasing September 7, 2021, "The Hard Good." **Note: Lisa did some double-checking and wanted to share that the passage she quoted in Haggai is actually in Micah 6.** Follow Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle/Order her new book, "The Hard Good": https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Good-Showing-Work-When/dp/078523201X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+hard+good&qid=1618339965&sr=8-1CONNECT WITH TARA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misstarasun/Website & Blog: https://www.tarasunministries.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun/The free, email family: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16EXTRAS:Shop Tara’s stickers: https://the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.comShop Tara’s favorite Bibles & journals: https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles?ref=18Learn about Tara’s Compassion child & get involved: compassion.com/tarasun/Recommended resources for your life and faith: tarasunministries.com/recommended Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you're a stay at home, employed at a 9-5, college student or online influencer, this conversation is for you! We're joined by Kahlea Nicole, business coach and fellow sister in Christ, to talk about how to live a productive life, avoid burnout and work for God's glory. In a culture that promotes the constant "hustle" and working for our own kingdoms and glory, we are called to something better as Christians. Join us in this conversation as we talk about the biggest lies about productivity, a Biblical definition of productivity, Kahlea's biggest tips for avoiding burnout and more! Make sure to leave a rating & review for Truth Talks with Tara below! This is the best way you can support the show, along with screenshooting the episode and posting to your Instagram story! ❤️ Follow Kahlea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kahleanicolee/Learn more about her coaching programs: https://kahleanicole.com CONNECT WITH TARA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misstarasun/Website & Blog: https://www.tarasunministries.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun/The free, email family: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16EXTRAS:Shop Tara’s stickers: https://the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.comShop Tara’s favorite Bibles & journals: https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles?ref=18Learn about Tara’s Compassion child & get involved: compassion.com/tarasun/Recommended resources for your life and faith: tarasunministries.com/recommended Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's no secret that social media is a tricky place to navigate... especially as Christians. Mikella Van Dyke, theology teacher and founder of Chasing Sacred, joins us on the show once again (can someone say returning guest?!) to talk about the importance of using discernment on social media. Other topics like jealousy, comparison and "glory-stealing" are all a part of the conversation as well. Tara and Mikella are both passionate about what a big tool social media is - one that we can use for good or bad. For God or for ourselves. AND! We're spilling all the details on the very first Christian Ministry Conference that Mikella is hosting on October 1st-2nd. And bonus! Tara is going to be a keynote speaker at the conference! Use code " TARA50 " at checkout to save $50 off your ticket price! https://www.chasingsacred.com/online-ministry-conference/CONNECT WITH TARA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misstarasun/Website & Blog: https://www.tarasunministries.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun/The free, email family: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16EXTRAS:Shop Tara’s stickers: https://the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.comShop Tara’s favorite Bibles & journals: https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles?ref=18Learn about Tara’s Compassion child & get involved: compassion.com/tarasun/Recommended resources for your life and faith: tarasunministries.com/recommended Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You asked... we answered! One of the most popular questions I get asked over on Instagram is about "modesty." This term tends to furrow our brow or leave a sour taste in our mouths. Maybe you believe that modesty is wearing only floor length skirts and covering your head. Maybe you believe that modesty is toxic. Either way, Allyson Golden, of Words are Golden, and I are here to bring us back to the Bible, the definitive source of truth, as we tackle this topic of modesty. In this conversation, we look at different passages that define what modesty is (hint hint: it may SURPRISE YOU). We talk about what it looks like practically, how to have a modest heart and life and we also debunk some popular myths! Follow Allyson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsaregolden/Download "5 Days to Cultivating Rest": https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60d2e7fe4476407441cf0b93 CONNECT WITH TARA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misstarasun/Website & Blog: https://www.tarasunministries.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun/The free, email family: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16EXTRAS:Shop Tara’s stickers: https://the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.comShop Tara’s favorite Bibles & journals: https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles?ref=18Learn about Tara’s Compassion child & get involved: compassion.com/tarasun/Recommended resources for your life and faith: tarasunministries.com/recommended Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming at you with a slightly different episode than we're used to, but boy is it an encouraging one! Today, we're joined by Ashley and Amanda of Rosey Times Two. They are a sister-duo based in Florida who love to share functional workouts and balanced lifestyle online. It's hard to find fitness and health accounts that have a healthy philosophy when it comes to working out, eating well and just generally taking care of our bodies... but Ashley and Amanda are the real deal. Listen in as we talk about things like a healthy mindset to working out, the lies we believe about our bodies, how to find the right health regimen for you and much more! We don't dwell on the scale or shame here in the episode. Let's chat about how we can steward our bodies well! Follow Ashley and Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roseytimestwo/Visit their blog & check out their workout guide: https://www.roseytimestwo.comCONNECT WITH TARA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misstarasun/Website & Blog: https://www.tarasunministries.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun/The free, email family: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16EXTRAS:Shop Tara’s stickers: https://the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.comShop Tara’s favorite Bibles & journals: https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles?ref=18Learn about Tara’s Compassion child & get involved: compassion.com/tarasun/Recommended resources for your life and faith: tarasunministries.com/recommended Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices