No one (usually) likes change. It's often uncomfortable, leaving us wondering what's going to happen in the unknown. It throws us out of our normal routines and out of our comfort zone. As we approach the fall season where a lot of change begins - back to school, different routines - I figured it would be a great time to talk about one of the greatest truths that anchors us and gives us hope to face the unknown head-on. But this isn't just encouragement for back-to-school season. Change happens constantly, whether that's in relationships, work, family life, or careers, and we need some advice (not just fluffy advice, but biblical advice) to keep us steady. Tune in for a short but sweet episode on the faithfulness of God.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!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

It's time to move from "intimidated" to "attainable" when it comes to teaching your littles about Jesus. Trust me - I'm no expert, but I have learned a thing or two about integrating gospel-moments and the Word of God into our daily routine that has been such a blessing for everyone. In this episode, I'm sharing eight ways that Michael and I practically include Jesus in Hunter's day, while teaching him about the gospel. Plus - they're FUN. Whether you're a mama, caregiver, babysitter, or hopeful mama one day, you'll walk away with at least one (IF NOT MORE) life-giving tool to use today.LINKS TO RESOURCES:Slugs and Bugs (Bible memory songs)Veggie Tales PodcastTiny Theologians Shop (flashcards, workbooks, puzzles, and more): use code TARASUN for 10% offJesus Storybook Bible--OUR SPONSOR:Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!--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

Has anyone ever told you that you are a WHOLE person? In this season of big changes and busyness, I've come to an important realization: How I'm doing physically and mentally affects my relationship with God. In this episode, we're getting personal about how I've neglected my physical and mental health and how that has affected my intimacy with God. If you want to prioritize your whole body health (mind, body, and spirit), tune in for biblical practicals to get you started today without the overwhelm.This is the summer of *FINALLY* seeing "surrender" as beautiful. If this is something you want, grab Tara's book here to read this summer on sale.--OUR SPONSOR:Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!--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

Spilling some big news on the podcast today... we're pregnant with baby #2! God is so good and kind and we are so ecstatic! In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing behind the scenes of what the first trimester has looked like, some of the challenges and joys of this pregnancy, and more life updates. Pull up a seat. You're more than welcome here.This is the summer of FREEDOM. If this sounds like something you want, grab Tara's book here to read this summer on sale.--OUR SPONSOR:Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!--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

We may be "stepping on some toes" with this conversation, but with all of the love and grace and hope of the gospel. Let's face it: Our relationship with our phones is a complex one. Joey Odom is a breath of fresh air and wisdom here to explore how technology has shaped us, practical strategies to prioritize relationship with people and Jesus over our phones, parenting advice, biblical examples, and so much more. If you're longing for a life more present, intentional, and joyful, then it starts with this conversation on how to steward our phones. (This doesn't mean chuck your phone in the woods and live like a monk... we can live intentionally with our phones present, but our feet more present in our daily lives.)Learn more about Aro, their boxes, and more life-giving tools.Download the Aro app.--OUR SPONSOR:Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!--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

Inspired by an old bucket list from 2017 I found, this episode is all about who we become in Christ this summer and less about what we do. Whether you're by the pool, at your cubicle, doing laundry, running kids around, or anything in between, I'm sending encouragement straight to your earbuds about six things and Scriptures I'm focusing on in this season. Let's be women more preoccupied with who God is growing us to be, rather than what we accomplish or if our summer looks "aesthetic."This is the summer of FREEDOM. If this sounds like something you want, grab Tara's book here to read this summer on sale.--OUR SPONSOR:Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!--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

Whether you're facing infertility, recurrent miscarriages, or looking at the pieces of your life and thinking, "God, this is not how I thought this would happen", our prayer is that this episode instills hope, empathy, and truth into your life.The journey can be heavy as you look around and see everyone growing their family when you can't, or when you're miscarrying time after time, or when you have no answers as to why this is all happening. If you're looking for help and hope along the way, tune into this episode with Kelley and Jenn from Waiting In Hope Infertility Ministries.You'll hear about Kelley and Jenn's personal struggles with growing their families, a reminder of how to actively wait on God, how to not let fertility become your identity, and what to say and how to support someone you know who may be going through this.Connect with Waiting in Hope Ministries here.OUR SPONSOR:Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!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

Have you ever felt hopeless or discouraged, stuck in your loop of habitual sin or shame? We've all been there, but we don't have to stay there. If you've ever thought that you couldn't possibly break free from your secret sin or live any different than you are now, you're in the right place. Kirby Kelly, great friend of mine and new author of "You Can Be Free" is here to share candidly about her secret struggles, how she overcame them with Christ, and so many more theological tidbits that are a breath of fresh air.Connect with Kirby and get her book here.--OUR SPONSORS:Celebrate the progress you've already made. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/truthtalks today to get 10% off your first month.Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!--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

If you want to maximize your summer for all its worth, you're in the right place. Join me as I pull up to the mic and we talk one-on-one about how to grow AND rest in Christ this summer. Let this episode be your gentle reminder that not all seasons are for harvesting and producing - some, like summer, are for preparation, rest, and nurturing. With ever-changing schedules, vacations, kids out of school, and breaks in our normal routine, let's find out together how to put God first.This is the summer of FREEDOM. If you're in, grab Tara's book here on sale.--OUR SPONSOR:Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!--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

Honesty hour? I'm tired. Not just physically, but spiritually. And something that has been keeping me tired is the undue pressure and expectation I've been self-imposing. But I'm ready to live freer and lighter - and I can bet you want that life too. In today's episode, let's talk about four things I'm letting go in my day to day life and how I've experienced freedom in the laying down. We're getting honest about our limitations (and how that's a beautiful thing), practicals for putting off pressure, and resting in your identity as a child of God FIRST.This is the summer of FREEDOM. If you're in, grab Tara's book here. --OUR SPONSOR:Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!--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