Truth Talks with Tara

The long awaited episode... an episode with my brother, Lee! Today, we sat down to record what God has been stirring in my brother's heart: Who is Jesus to you? Is He just an influential figure in my life or is He "preeminent"? Lee wears many hats in his life, but one of my favorite things about him is his love for the Lord, the Bible and communicating it! He's a gifted speaker and uses his talents in our local church - speaking and serving all ages from middle school to young adults. We invite you to have this encouraging conversation with us as well as leave challenged as Lee asks us a lot of searching questions for our faith!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 approval are you living for? Man or God? Mariela Rosario, spoken word artist, writer, speaker, wife and mama, is joining us in today's episode to give us the encouraging pep talk we all need. It's all too easy to live for the approval of others and make decisions based out of fear, not freedom. It's all too easy to live without direction, unsure of our purpose in life. But in this conversation, we are talking about how to break free from living for others, the freedom we found in Christ and what our purpose is in him. Follow Mariela / She Speaks Fire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shespeaksfireco/Visit SheSpeaksFire.org and all the links: https://www.shespeaksfire.org/linksCONNECT 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

Some believe we can "manifest the life that we want" through purely positive vibes, thoughts and intentions. This is called "manifestation." It sounds nice and harmless, right? But when we look at this through the lens of Scripture, it's dangerous and deadly. Anna Moritz, podcaster and Christian influencer, joins us to talk about the dangers of manifestation and the secular ideologies that are invading our world and even our churches. She shares her personal testimony, what God says about these secular "religions" and how we're called to live instead. This is an extremely important episode that goes hand in hand with the Progressive Christianity episode. Follow Anna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annakmoritz/Subscribe to her podcast, Transformed Living: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transformed-living/id1565278897Visit Anna's blog: https://annakmoritz.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

We live in a world full of comparison, jealousy and disunity. We see it on our social media feeds and in our everyday lives. We want to break free from it and it's toxic effect on our lives, but how? What is God's antidote to this "illness"? Maci and Lauren, real life sisters, from the Soul Sisters Blog are joining us today to talk about how to quit comparison and choose unity as the body of Christ instead. Join the conversation as they share how to find your identity in Christ, how to cheer others on instead of compete and so much more. Let their beautiful hearts for the Lord and encouraging testimonies inspire you! Follow Maci and Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soul.sistersblog/ Visit their blog: https://www.soul-sisters.blogCONNECT 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

For this mini episode, join Tara as she answers this question: "Should we read the ENTIRE Bible? What's the big deal about it?" Perhaps you can relate... Maybe you've grown comfortable with a certain book of the Bible or maybe you're unsure about reading books of the Old Testament because they may be confusing. In this episode, Tara shares three reasons why we should read the entire Bible as well as practical tips for doing so! 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

One of the most popular questions in the Christian faith can be about this idea of "faith and works." The Bible tells us that our faith is dead without works (or action). That can be scary and intimidating. Monica Ritchie, founder of Pineapple Momma and seminary student, is joining us today to talk about this topic, the idea of "legalism", the definition of true faith and so much more. Listen in as she unpacks multiple Scripture passages, defines these terms and makes it so clear! We're saved by grace alone, but we're called to WORK for God. Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pineapple_momma/ Visit Monica's blog: http://pineapplemomma.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

Hermeneutics... it may sound like a scary word, but you need it in your Bible-learning tool belt. Grant Clay, a friend and pastor, is joining us on the show today to tell us what it looks like to UNDERSTAND the Bible in the way that God intended.We as humans are always seeking to understand what's going on in the world. As Christians, we have been given this term called "hermeneutics" to help us understand what is truth, found in God's word - how to read it, apply it and discern it. Spoiler alert: This is for you - not just scholars or phD students.Tune into this jam-packed Bible study episode and learn how to understand God's Word in context and begin your journey in hermeneutics.Check out ELLS International: https://ellsinternational.comSupport ELLS financially and equip pastors: https://ellsinternational.com/give/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 FINALLY HERE!🎉 Shop The Tara Sun Sticker Shop NOW! https://the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/--My good friend and brand new author, Gretchen Saffles, is joining us on the show today and what a conversation it is!This episode is jam packed with wisdom on how to apply Scripture, God's Word, to our lives. It's one thing to read the Bible but it's another thing to actually LIVE and APPLY it to our lives. Gretchen is sharing her testimony, breaking down practical tips, answering our greatest questions on application and sharing about her new book "The Well-Watered Woman".Gretchen is the founder of Well Watered Women, an online women's ministry that helps women choose the Word before the world in every season. WWW provides you online resources, journals, Bible studies and now a new book to encourage you to remain deeply rooted in Him. Purchase "The Well-Watered Woman" book here: https://wellwateredwomen.com/book#/ Follow Gretchen / Well Watered Women on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchensaffles/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

Did you hear?! The Tara Sun Sticker Shop is officially launching on May 17th, 2021!🎉For exclusive access, to shop earlier than EVERYONE ELSE, May 16th, sign up here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16For this first launch of hand drawn, encouraging, Scripture-filled stickers, there will be limited quantity so make sure to sign up so you don't miss out!Follow @misstarasun on Instagram for links to stickers and new launches!--Lauren Carter, Christian blogger, wife, mama and women's ministry pastor, joins us on the show to talk about what it means to "choose joy" as believers. There's actually more to this phrase than we think. It's more than a cute and trendy phrase on Pinterest. Tune in as we talk about what true joy in Christ is versus worldly happiness, how to have joy in hard circumstances, breakdown Scripture and learn practical advice to choose joy in Christ. Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurennoelcarter/ Read Lauren's blog: https://theguestroom.blogCONNECT 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

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