Truth Talks with Tara

In honor of Tara's 25th birthday, she's rounding up the year with 25 life lessons that she's learned. This episode is filled with serious spiritual lessons, hard-won lessons, silly practical lessons, and lighthearted tips and routines. Don't miss this rich, honest, and encouraging episode. Here's to 25.Grab a copy of Tara's book, "Surrender Your Story: Ditch the Myth of Control and Discover Freedom in Trusting God"--OUR SPONSORS:Celebrate the progress you've already made. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/truthtalks today to get 10% off your first month.If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at https://www.drinkAG1.com/truthtalks.Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!--Connect with Tara on:Instagram / 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

God is stirring something up in His people... a desire to spend more time with Him and push against the excuse that life is too busy and full. Today's episode answers the question, "How do I include God in my daily activities?", one of Tara's most popular Instagram DM's lately. Tune in as Tara breaks down a popular passage in Scripture to encourage us all how to be faithful to God daily and eleven realistic ways for you to spend time with God in the middle of a busy life and schedule.Tara's Spotify worship playlistTara's book, Surrender Your Story (audiobook available here too)Tara's favorite Christian booksTara's recommended resources (Bibles, studies, discount codes and more)Tara's favorite journaling and study Bibles (MISSTARASUN for 10% off)--OUR SPONSORS:Head to https://www.factormeals.com/truthtalks50 and use code truthtalks50 to get 50% off. That’s code truthtalks50 at factormeals.com/truthtalks50 to get 50% off.Celebrate the progress you've already made. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/truthtalks today to get 10% off your first month.--Connect with Tara on:Instagram / 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

You asked, Tara answered! Join Tara for this "juicy Q&A" as she answers questions on topics such as: birth control, marriage, unanswered prayers, calling vs. purpose, and so much more. For not only personal anecdotes and opinions on these topics, but encouragement from the heart of Scripture and ways you can practically live your faith out TODAY, tune in now. Thank you to everyone who submitted a question on Instagram - this one's for you.Tara's Recommended Resource Page (Bibles, devotionals, discount codes and more here): https://www.tarasunministries.com/recommended--OUR SPONSORS:Head to https://www.factormeals.com/truthtalks50 and use code truthtalks50 to get 50% off. That’s code truthtalks50 at factormeals.com/truthtalks50 to get 50% off.Celebrate the progress you've already made. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/truthtalks today to get 10% off your first month.--Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here.Connect with Tara on:InstagramHer websiteHer discount code pageYouTubeThe free, email familyShop Tara's stickersSponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting off a new year on the podcast STRONG! Sami Parker, content creator for Live Action, the largest online pro-life movement, and friend, is joining us the podcast for a loving, truthful, and grace-filled conversation. Whatever hurts, history, or questions you bring to the table, know you're welcome to this safe conversation with no shame. Listen in as Sami and Tara talk about how God defines life, practical ways to fight for life in an ungodly culture, support not just the unborn, but the mothers and fathers, and more. Sami shares some incredible examples of how to have these hard conversations in love and truth, while not alienating or attacking others.Visit liveaction.org for resources, videos, and more.Follow Live Action on Instagram: www.instagram.com/liveactionorgVisit Sami's page for more content and encouragement: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.samiparker/--OUR SPONSORS:Head to www.factormeals.com/truthtalks50 and use code truthtalks50 to get 50% off. That’s code truthtalks50 at factormeals.com/truthtalks50 to get 50% off.Celebrate the progress you've already made. Visit www.betterhelp.com/truthtalks today to get 10% off your first month.--Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here.Connect with Tara on:InstagramHer websiteHer discount code pageYouTubeThe free, email familyShop Tara's stickersSponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does surrendering to God actually mean we have no control? If God is sovereign like he says, then what's our role in life? If you've ever asked those questions, this episode is for you. As we enter into a new year, many of us wonder what role we have to play in life and how to plan and dream with God. In this encouraging and practical episode, Tara walks you through four things you CAN control, how you can show up for the life God's given you, and steward what you have while always trusting that God is sovereign. For more on how to trust God with your story in the unknowns that this year may bring, grab a copy of Tara's book, "Surrender Your Story" here.--OUR SPONSORS:Hatch is offering our listeners $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 and free shipping at www.hatch.co/truthtalks.Head to www.factormeals.com/truthtalks50 and use code truthtalks50 to get 50% off. That’s code truthtalks50 at factormeals.com/truthtalks50 to get 50% off.Visit www.storyworth.com/truthtalks to save $10 on your first purchase!--Connect with Tara on:Instagram / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll hear Tara share about a non-overwhelming, grace-filled way to approach the New Year and resolutions. How can we look back at this last year, learn from it, and move forward with God in a new one? How can we make plans, set intentions, and dream about our lives while still living surrendered and trusting God in the unknown? You'll hear practical truths from God's Word as well as 10 questions that you can ask yourself in all areas - spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.Grab a copy of "Surrender Your Story" here.The last day to enter the Christmas giveaway is December 26, 2023. Enter here: https://forms.gle/pCNyM2nQ9dwchQdr8 and check out this form for more details.--OUR SPONSORS:Hatch is offering our listeners $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 and free shipping at www.hatch.co/truthtalks.Head to www.factormeals.com/truthtalks50 and use code truthtalks50 to get 50% off. That’s code truthtalks50 at factormeals.com/truthtalks50 to get 50% off.Visit www.storyworth.com/truthtalks to save $10 on your first purchase!--Connect with Tara on:Instagram / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the LAST episode of our Advent series and inside, you'll hear the last word for the giveaway scramble. After listening to all four episodes in the series and putting together your sentence, enter it here for your chance to win over $600 in prizes: https://forms.gle/pCNyM2nQ9dwchQdr8. To get our hearts right the week before Christmas, Tara is handing out some encouragement on how to manage expectations this holiday season, especially when things don't go the way you thought. Tune in for reminders on how to enjoy this season, regardless of the disappointments and hard situations, how to set loving boundaries, and cease striving for your worth when Jesus came to give it to you in full.The giveaway will be emailed by tara@tarasunministries and announced on Instagram on January 2, 2024 - in just a few weeks.For more info on the giveaway prizes, how to enter, tap here: https://forms.gle/pCNyM2nQ9dwchQdr8. Check out my Instagram reel here to see the prizes (valued over $600).--OUR SPONSORS:Hatch is offering our listeners $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 and free shipping at www.hatch.co/truthtalks.Head to www.factormeals.com/truthtalks50 and use code truthtalks50 to get 50% off. That’s code truthtalks50 at factormeals.com/truthtalks50 to get 50% off.Visit www.storyworth.com/truthtalks to save $10 on your first purchase!--Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here.Connect with Tara on:Instagram / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our third episode of our Advent series, Tara's mother-in-law, Shawna, joins us to share her wisdom and encouragement on how to host with the heart of Jesus. In this extremely practical and entertaining episode, they share how to keep a "Mary heart in a Martha world", how to keep stress low when hosting, what to do if you don't have the ideal space or budget to host, and some of their favorite family recipes. Listen in for the third word for the giveaway and complete the sentence next week when the last word is announced!Download your Christmas freebie: A Family Collection of Recipes for Holiday Hosting here: https://tarasun.myflodesk.com/holidayrecipesEnter the giveaway here: https://forms.gle/pCNyM2nQ9dwchQdr8. Check out my Instagram reel here to see the prizes (valued over $600) and more info on how to enter.--OUR SPONSORS:Hatch is offering our listeners $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 and free shipping at www.hatch.co/truthtalks.Head to www.factormeals.com/truthtalks50 and use code truthtalks50 to get 50% off. That’s code truthtalks50 at factormeals.com/truthtalks50 to get 50% off.Visit www.storyworth.com/truthtalks to save $10 on your first purchase!--Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here.Connect with Tara on:Instagram / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 2/4 of our Advent series! Have you ever wondered how in the world we're supposed to be joyful during Christmas when life is hard, loss is real, and circumstances are heavy? Is this season a little heavier than normal due to loss, grief, illness, or unexpected circumstances? Tara is here to say that grace and grief are both possible, and your loss and pain are exactly why we should celebrate Christmas all the more. Listen in for your second secret word for the giveaway scramble! You'll have two out of the four words to construct the Christmas sentence, which is your giveaway entry! Enter the giveaway here: https://forms.gle/pCNyM2nQ9dwchQdr8. Check out my Instagram reel here to see the prizes (valued over $600) and more info on how to enter.Get your Christmas freebie: 16 Advent Activities to Savor the Season and the Savior: https://tarasun.myflodesk.com/adventactivities--OUR SPONSORS:Hatch is offering our listeners $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 and free shipping at www.hatch.co/truthtalks.Head to www.factormeals.com/truthtalks50 and use code truthtalks50 to get 50% off. That’s code truthtalks50 at factormeals.com/truthtalks50 to get 50% off.Visit www.storyworth.com/truthtalks to save $10 on your first purchase!--Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here.Connect with Tara on:Instagram / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast advent series and HUGE giveaway starts NOW! This series will be four weeks long with one episode per week all about how to prepare our hearts and homes for Jesus, how to start meaningful Christ-centered traditions, how to host on a budget and keep Christ at the center, and so much more. We're also doing a HUGE giveaway valued over $500 to say "thank you" and "Merry Christmas" to one winner.CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Each week, there will be a secret word hidden in the episode. You will know it when you hear something like, "Interrupting this conversation to give you the secret word for today..." At the end of the four weeks, you will have four random words that you have to construct into a sentence. (Example: Say the sentence is "Away in a manger", but you're given the words out of order to construct into the right sentence.) Once you construct the sentence, that will be your giveaway entry! Use this Google form to enter the completed sentence and BAM. That's your entry! So easy. If you figure out the sentence before the four weeks, feel free to enter early. Winner will be contacted via email on January 2nd by tara@tarasunministries (do not give information to any email claiming to be me). Enter the giveaway here: https://forms.gle/pCNyM2nQ9dwchQdr8Listen to the podcast to hear the prizes and also check out the Instagram reel I'll be posting in the next few days to see the amazing gifts with your very eyes! (Sneak peek: L'Brise Air Styler, like the Dyson Airwrap, CSB Study Bible, $100 gift card and more!)--OUR SPONSORS:Hatch is offering our listeners $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 and free shipping at www.hatch.co/truthtalks.Head to www.factormeals.com/truthtalks50 and use code truthtalks50 to get 50% off. That’s code truthtalks50 at factormeals.com/truthtalks50 to get 50% off.Visit www.storyworth.com/truthtalks to save $10 on your first purchase!--Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here.Your FREE, 9 page downloadable: "38 Things To Do and Enjoy On The Sabbath." Find it here: https://tarasun.myflodesk.com/sabbathConnect with Tara on:Instagram / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices