Truth Talks with Tara

Lindsey Maestas, founder of The Wife Project, is joining us on the podcast to talk about how to prepare our hearts for marriage and answering this question we all have: "Is he 'the one'?" Tune into this episode, part one, and get ready for the second part of our conversation where we dive more into encouragement for those who are single and desiring marriage someday. Follow Lindsey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingeasywithlindsey/Sign up for The Wife Project: https://sparrowsandlily.com/the-wife-project/ 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

Thank you to today's sponsor, Stamped by Sis, a faith-based business that offers handmade jewelry, Scripture cards, totes and more giftable items. Click the link below to check out her shop! Use code TRUTHTALKS for 20% off your entire order - great for this Christmas season!Shop Stamped by Sis here: www.stampedbysis.etsy.com (use code TRUTHTALKS for 20% off!)Follow Stamped by Sis on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stampedbysis/ Have you ever felt like you have to have it "all together" and be "perfect" to come to God? To be in relationship with Him? Have you ever felt pressure from social media or the world or friendships to be a certain way? Tara's friend, Sophie, from Simply Sophie Designs on Instagram, is on the show today to talk about her personal battle with perfectionism, overcoming guilt and shame and how to live free from the pressure of the world. Follow Sophie on Instagram: www.instagram.com/simplesophiedesigns/Sophie's Shop: www.simplysophiedesigns.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

Does the thought of figuring out Bible translations make your head spin? In today's episode, Tara answers some popular questions she gets in her DM's and emails, such as, "What translation should I read? Is there one that's better than the others? How do I figure out which translation is true and right and not heretical?" Tune in as we talk about the different types of translations, how they differ, hear tips for how to choose the best translations to read and study, and more! AND at the end of the episode, Tara is sharing one translation to avoid as believers. Stay tuned for the juicy details. ;) Tara's Bible Recommendations: https://tarasunministries.com/favorite-resourcesBrian Simmons Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMwnUM5g_n8Alisa Childer's Passion Translation post: https://www.alisachilders.com/blog/heres-why-christians-should-be-concerned-about-the-passion-translation-of-the-bible 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

Philippians 4:6 says, "Do not be anxious for anything." Easier said than done, right? Our world is riddled with anxiety and we all have our own personal struggles with it as well. So, in today's episode, Tara walks us through the biblical model for fighting the war against anxiety, practical tips you can implement today and much more. Tune in for verse breakdowns on popular passages on anxiety like Philippians 4:6-7 and 1 Peter 5:6-7. 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

Kristen Clark, co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries, is on the show today to talk about their newest book, "Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story." Do you have unfulfilled longings? Unanswered prayers? Do you struggle to trust God with things don't go your way and in your timeline? This is a must-listen to episode where we have a conversation about what it looks like to practically trust God, how to navigate unanswered prayers, the beauty of God's plan over ours and so many practical nuggets of wisdom. Grab your copy of "Not Part of the Plan": https://www.amazon.com/Not-Part-Plan-Trusting-Twists/dp/0801094720/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Not+Part+of+the+plan&qid=1629397911&s=books&sr=1-1 Follow Girl Defined on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girldefined/ 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

Have you ever thought that theology is just for pastors, teachers and your favorite Instagram influencers? Think again! Amy Gannett, Bible teacher and newly published author, is joining us on the show today to talk about how we can ALL be theologians - knowing who God is, the doctrines of His Word and how to understand the Word. Her book, "Fix Your Eyes" is all about how our study and knowledge of God influences the way we daily worship Him and live for Him. This rich and encouraging conversation will leave you excited about studying God's Word, as well as tools to practically do so. Purchase "Fix Your Eyes" here: https://amygannett.com/fix-your-eyes-2/ Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amycategannett/ 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

BONUS EPISODE! My awesome friend, Luke LeFevre is here on the show to talk about what God's Word says about "consecration" - the call on our lives and God's Heart on the matter. To celebrate Consecrate 2021, the first annual conference in Dallas, TX, on October 15-16th, Luke and I are having a conversation about God's Old Testament call to be "consecrated", holy and set a part. Practically, we talk about what this looks like for us as modern day believers, how to stand apart from the world, a vision for revival for our generation and more. ALSO! It's not too late to grab your online or in person ticket below to Consecrate where Luke, Matt Chandler, Jennie Allen and more will be speaking! Grab your online or in person Consecrate ticket for FREE here: https://www.consecrate2021.comFollow Consecrate on Instagram for encouragement and updates on future events: https://www.instagram.com/consecrate2021/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

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