Truth Talks with Tara

If you've ever asked yourself these questions, this episode is for you... "What's the point of the Old Testament? Why does it even matter? It was written like 2,000 years ago and seems outdated so why should I care?" In today's episode, we're joined by Gabrielle Odom, a Bible student, Watermark church resident and evangelist to talk about the Old Testament. Buckle up for some serious insight on the themes of the Old Testament, how to understand it deeper and why we should read and honor it. Our prayer is that you'll walk away from this episode believing that God's Word, in its ENTIRETY, is valuable, beautiful, holy and needed. Tune in for practical tips and themes that will help you read and understand the Old Testament better for yourself. Follow Gabrielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloitsbrie/ 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

Former Bachelorette, Desiree Siegfried, is joining us in today's episode to share a snippet of her testimony and also how she remained firm in her faith in a secular world / industry. She is a fellow podcaster, bridal gown designer, mother, Oregon native and soon, an author of "The Road to Roses." As Christians, we feel the tension to live in the world but not be OF it. How in the world are we supposed to remain firm in our faith, stay discerning and live for God when we live in such secular, evil times? Desiree is sharing some practical encouragement from God's Word on how to block out the noise of the world, live for God and prioritize time with Him. Preorder Desiree's book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Roses-Heartbreak-Finding-Strength/dp/031036194X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=road+to+roses&qid=1619303862&sr=8-1 Follow Desiree on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireesiegfried/ 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

The key to leadership and being a great leader is attending all of the seminars, webinars and reaching the highest level of success. FALSE. In today's episode, we're joined by Kirby Kelly, known as @kirbyisaboss online, to talk about the Biblical definition of leadership.Listen in as we talk about what true leadership looks like, what a woman's role in the church looks like, how Jesus modeled it perfectly in humility and service and so much more!Follow Kirby on her socialsSubscribe to her podcast, Bought and BelovedCONNECT 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

Peace... a word that's easier said than done. It's easy to feel at peace or as some may say, "zen", when all is right with the world. But what happens when we face unsettling times, political changes, relationship frustrations, breakups, anxieties... you name it?Gabby Rousse, online faith and fashion blogger, is joining us today to shed some light on what true peace looks like in Christ versus the world's definition. Tune into this Scripture-packed episode. We'll dive into practical tips to find and enjoy God's peace, how to not let unsettling circumstances rock you and much more.Follow Gabby on InstagramCONNECT 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... Tara's answered! Tune in for a marriage themed q&a episode which covers all things, such as: sexual intimacy in marriage, how to find "the one", the purpose of marriage and more.Whatever stage you find yourself at, this candid yet encouraging episode will remind you of God's beautiful design for marriage, intimacy, preparing your heart and more.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

Tune in as we talk about all things Christian dating and relationships. Although the word "dating" isn't found in the Bible, there are so many principles, encouragements and "tips" for us to apply from God's heart! Listen in as Tara shares what God taught her in dating her now husband and unpacks Biblical principles.Shop Unrivaled Boutique (TARA15 for 15% off)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

Elle Cardel, founder of the online women's ministry, Daughter of Delight, joins us to talk about how to make godly decisions, His will for our lives and so much more. This bubbly and Scripturally rooted episode will leave you challenged and encouraged.If you're struggling to know what decision to make in any area of your life or want to learn more about God's will, tune into this episode today.Daughter of Delight's InstagramSubscribe to the DOD PodcastCONNECT 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

The gloves are coming off, friend. We see and hear it everywhere... on social media, the news, in our conversations and sadly, some of our churches."Progressive Christianity" is a hot-button topic. What is it? What's so wrong and dangerous about it? As true believers, we need discernment on this issue so that we can spot it and stand against it in the world and our own lives.Join us in today's episode as we unpack what Progressive Christianity is, how it differs from true Christianity, how to get back to the true gospel and ways to spot a progressive belief or speaker.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

We all crave true, encouraging and faithful friendships, but they can be HARD. Here's a look at true Biblical friendships: how to be a true friend, how to find these friends and keep them.In today's episode, we're joined by Jaclyn Brooke. She is a Christian YouTuber and soon to be wife. Through her personal experience and love for God and His Word, Jaclyn shares how we can be better friends, love through drama and difficulty, find friends if we're lacking and so much more.Jaclyn's InstagramJaclyn's YouTube 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

Let's set the record straight: Worship isn't just the first 15 minutes of your Sunday church service. In Christ, worship is a lifestyle and we as believers have the capacity to worship God in everything - even our own unique gifts, passions and creativity.In this episode, we're joined by my sweet friend, Jenessa Wait. Jenessa is a Christian hand letterer, shop owner, mama and young adult pastor. Through her creative talents and heart for the Lord, she shares how we as Christians can worship in everything we do and discover our God given talents and gifts.Jenessa's InstagramJenessa's ShopCONNECT 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