Podcasts about surrender your story

I'm in SHOCK that it's been three years since my book baby, "Surrender Your Story" launched into the world. Today, I'm sitting down behind the mic and sharing candidly and honestly about where I've struggled with surrender, but also where I've found victory in surrender. If you're struggling to trust God, feel like your expectations are left unmet, or just in a waiting season, you'll find encouragement and hope here today. Stay tuned for the end for a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT too. Celebrate with me and grab a copy of the book here if you haven't yet! -- OUR SPONSORS: Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Get 25% off your first month of Ritual for a limited time at ritual.com/truthtalks. -- 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

Because it was just THAT good last year, we're replaying and resharing an episode all about entering a new year. In this episode, you'll learn a non-overwhelming, grace-filled way to approach the New Year and live with rhythm and resolution. 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. Step into 2025 with my book, Surrender Your Story. -- OUR SPONSOR: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“There's a difference between being in love with God, and being infatuated with God. That difference grows as you spend more time with the Lord.”  mama, wife, preacher, writer Tara Sun Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Tara Sun on the pod! She's a rockstar wife, mama, and author of the book “Surrender Your Story” and host of the popular women's podcast “Truth Talks with Tara” In this episode we talk all things: The difference between “waiting on God” and doing nothing with your time The importance of active surrender Why comparison is truly crippling to your joy and isn't the way God wants you to live I pray this blesses you friend!

Guest Bio: Tara Sun is the author of Surrender Your Story and host of the popular podcast Truth Talks with Tara. She is passionate about helping women simplify and know what it means to live out the gospel and know, love, and live God's Word through online resources. Tara lives in Oregon with her husband, Michael, and their son, Hunter. When she isn't writing or podcasting, Tara loves to cook, bake sourdough, go on walks through their small town, and chat about Jesus and life with anyone and everyone.   Show Summary: When you think of surrender, do you think of weakness? Do you think of giving up? Or do you think of laying your life down for good? When we think about surrendering our lives to God, we don't realize the outcome of surrendering all things to Him. We may have a harder time with control than we think. Our God Hears Her podcast guest today is Tara Sun, a woman who had to learn how to surrender her story to the Lord. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy Adkins as they learn how to surrender control with Tara Sun during this conversation on God Hears Her.    Notes and Quotes:  “We live in a kingdom where Jesus said a lot of upside-down things that actually make a lot of sense when we live by His Word and listen to His Word.” —Tara Sun “When you lay your life down, you get to pick up something greater.” —Tara Sun “God doesn't waste anything. It's for a reason, even if I didn't plan it. And it's all leading up to creating a stronger, more sanctified you. A you that knows who God is more.” —Tara Sun “It doesn't matter the greatest plans that I can come up with, it can never touch the goodness and greatness of God's purposes for my life. He wants our obedience and our “yes” coupled with His divine purposes because ultimately He is in control.” —Tara Sun “The narrative of surrender is actually at the heart of what it means to be a disciple.” —Tara Sun   Verses:  Romans 5:3-5 Genesis 32:22-30 Luke 9:23 John 14:26 Philippians 1:6   Links:  Tara's website: https://www.tarasunministries.com/ Tara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misstarasun God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc  Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Eryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/ Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/   MB01TIYFMDGJI53

It's easy to think if we just work hard enough we can get anything we want. The messages of manifesting tell us that if we can dream it we can do it, we just have to want it badly enough. Tara sounds a lot like me when she self-describes as a “control freak." She was chasing her dreams until one day she heard the voice of God saying “You aren't supposed to be here.” That changed her life.  What happened after God spoke to you? What did you do next? How does the “girl boss” movement affect Christian women? Have you found yourself tempted toward limitlessness? What have you lost when you don't slow down? Have you seen this in the lives of others? How have you seen God guide people to move forward, and also to stop? Does this depend on the season? We are told to be “strong independent women.” What does independence get us, and what does it lose us? How have you grown to know God better by leaning on him? You can find Tara Sun's book "Surrender Your Story" or connect with her on her ⁠on Instagram. You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on the blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Helping you love Jesus and disciple your kids ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or get access to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Bible Study" by signing up with email! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Original Music written and recorded by Jonathan Camenisch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-santelmann/support

Megan kicks off her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Tara Sun Snyder, author of Surrender Your Story and host of Truth Talks with Tara. Megan and Tara talk to Christian women like you about how to live for God day by day, be present, and rely on God's grace. Tara has been seen on Jesus Calling, Propel Women, Ann Voskamp, Candace Bure's Great American Community, Live Original, For the Girl, Fox News, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Girl Defined, Coffee and Bible Time, Jordan Lee Dooley's She Podcast, Tori Master's Talks with Tori, She Speaks, and more.  LINKS Listen AD-FREE & a day early!: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krystal and Shelby welcome author and podcaster Tara Sun Snyder to discuss surrender and letting go of control. Tara's newest book, Surrender Your Story, takes readers on her journey of discovering the antidote to the burdensome and ultimately empty myth of control: surrendering to the God who cares for us and has an infinitely better blueprint for our lives – filled with the joy, peace and meaning we've been searching for. Join us for this conversation!   Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter!   Connect with Tara: Truth Talks with Tara Instagram: @misstarasun   Resources Mentioned: Surrender Your Story: Ditch the Myth of Control and Discover Freedom in Trusting God   Connect with us:  The Daily Grace Co. | Facebook | Instagram | Daily Grace Blog |    The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God's Word, the only authority on truth.  

Join us on this episode of the Finding Hope Podcast, where host Laura Bell sits down with Tara Sun, a multifaceted author, speaker, and ministry leader. Dive deep into Tara's transformative journey as outlined in her latest book, "Surrender Your Story." Discover how she navigates life's challenges—from health struggles to pivotal life decisions—with grace and faith. Tara shares her insights on letting go of control and finding freedom in trusting God, offering a message of hope and resilience that resonates with anyone facing their own life's uncertainties. Whether you're wrestling with personal control or seeking a deeper understanding of spiritual surrender, Tara's story will inspire you to embrace the beauty of trusting a path laid out by a higher power.

No one talks about how hard friendship breakups are. I'm getting vulnerable and real, sharing a friendship breakup story that is still so tender. If you've ever been hurt by a friend, lost a friendship, or don't know why someone cut you out of their life and what to do about it now... this episode is for you. We're getting real about what the Bible says about "moving on" from friendships, what to do if forgiveness is one-sided, and so much more. Most of all, I hope we can all learn how to be a better, biblical friend. Need a summer read? Grab Tara's book on sale: "Surrender Your Story". -- 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 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

Throwing it back to three years ago on the podcast when I interviewed one of my favorite friends, Gretchen Saffles of Well-Watered Women. If you've ever thought, "What the heck do I do with what I just read in God's Word?" or "I'm always so confused reading Scripture", then this is for you. This throwback conversation has no shortage of practical tools to take you from overwhelmed to overjoyed when reading Scripture, funny anecdotes, and a few cringy moments (I've grown a lot in my podcasting skills over the last three years). Let's be women who root ourselves in truth, grow in grace, and flourish in faith! Need a summer read? Grab Tara's book on sale: "Surrender Your Story". -- 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

We all want to be happy and healthy, right? But how do we find our way there when the world tells us one thing, and God tells us another? Jeanine Amapola, author and podcaster, is with me today to remind you that you're not alone in your sin cycles, addictions, or shame. We're here to tell you that the happy and healthy life you long for is found in Christ. The meaningful relationships and friendships and careers and ministries you long for are found in Christ. Jeanine lived enslaved by alcohol and toxic relationships until she found that God's Word actually has freedom and advice for everything in life. Tune in for a bold and to-the-point episode about how to get unstuck, how knowing Jesus changes everything (and I mean everything), meaningful friendships that last and more. Check out "Happy and Healthy." Connect with Jeanine on Instagram. Need a summer read? Grab Tara's book on sale: "Surrender Your Story". -- 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

Ever feel like Jesus' words, "Not my will, but Yours be done" are too good to be true? Like, that's easy for Jesus to say, but not us? Short and sweet, Tara is sitting down solo to prepare our hearts for this Easter week. Tune in for practical truths and mind-blowing biblical takeaways on Jesus' sacrifice and surrender for you, and how we too can pray this prayer and the beauty we can experience TODAY as a result. Grab a copy of "Surrender Your Story" here. -- 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

It's time to cut the cake to celebrate my book, "Surrender Your Story's" first birthday and all God has done. With hundreds of reviews, thousands of lives changed, and the kingdom advanced... all I can say is that it's a God thing. For this episode, I (Tara) am sitting down to candidly and honestly share what the last year of life has looked like with this book out in the world, how God has tested my own surrender, some snippets from my favorite book launch episodes, and a sneak peek of my most favorite chapter I wrote in the book. Of course, you can read the entire, gorgeous hardcover book by getting your copy at surrenderyourstory.com - along with your free discussion guide. Enjoy, my friend. Forever grateful for you and those who have picked up the book already, supported this podcast, and beyond. Let's celebrate God AND you, because you're a big part of this too. -- 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

Who am I? Everyone is asking this question. Is our identity in our occupation, education, relationship status, or even failures? Laney Rene - wife, mom, worship leader, and author - is here to talk about this because she has lived this. This is a sweet and compassionate conversation for those who are struggling with changes in life and seasons that lead us to question who we are, what we were made for, and the goodness of God. Tune in as we talk about how to live secure vs. insecure, the difference between our vocation and identity, and how to fully embrace the beauty of being a Daughter of God first. Grab a copy of "Daughter": https://daughterbylaney.com/ Follow Laney on social media: https://www.instagram.com/heylaneyrene Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here. -- 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

There's a sweeping movement of "deconstruction" moving through our world and churches. People are leaving the church, deconstructing their faith, and dismantling everything they once believed. It's affected ex-Christian singers, ex-pastors, and celebrities alike. Maybe even your loved ones. Alisa Childers, author, podcaster, and apologist, is back on the podcast to explain what "deconstruction is", how it's not as innocent as it sounds, how to stand our ground in truth and in Scripture with confidence, and PRACTICAL WAYS help your loved ones if they're struggling with this. We answer questions like, "What if I'm doubting or questioning God? Does that mean I'm deconstructing? Is doubt bad?", as well as some bonus content on apologetics and how to trust God's Word. Grab a copy of "The Deconstruction of Christianity" here: https://alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity/ Follow Alisa on social media: https://www.instagram.com/alisachilders/ Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here. -- 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 playlist Tara's book, Surrender Your Story (audiobook available here too) Tara's favorite Christian books Tara'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 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: Instagram Her website Her discount code page YouTube The free, email family Shop Tara's stickers Sponsor 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/liveactionorg Visit 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: Instagram Her website Her discount code page YouTube The free, email family Shop Tara's stickers Sponsor 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/holidayrecipes 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. -- 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/pCNyM2nQ9dwchQdr8 Listen 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. But right now, they are matching their Black Friday - Cyber Monday onsite sale so you can get $40 off and free shipping using my link: 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. -- Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here. Did you hear the news on Instagram? I created a FREE, 9 page downloadable: "38 Things To Do and Enjoy On The Sabbath." Inside you'll find a mini devotional on the heart behind Sabbath, how to fight for it, and 38 suggested activities to enjoy God's presence in rest, and not hustle. Find it here: https://tarasun.myflodesk.com/sabbath Connect with Tara on: Instagram Her website Her discount code page YouTube The free, email family Shop Tara's stickers Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're feeling discontent, dissatisfied, envious, or jealous right now... this episode is for you. In honor of Thanksgiving week, pull up a chair, put in your headphones, and listen in as Tara walks you through biblical truth and practical tools to cultivate a heart of gratitude that replaces discontentment. Learn how to base your thankfulness on Christ, not your circumstances, and find encouragement in the cross that enables us to be truly grateful. Happy Thanksgiving, friends. I'm so grateful for YOU. Shop Tara's truth-filled, Scripture inspired stickers at 40% OFF for Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers! No code needed, applied automatically: www.the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/ -- OUR SPONSORS: Get 15% off your first box in your Parasol Co diaper subscription with code TARA15. www.parasolco.com Check out Brilliant Earth today at https://www.brilliantearth.com Hatch is offering our listeners $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 and free shipping at www.hatch.co/truthtalks. But right now, they are matching their Black Friday - Cyber Monday onsite sale so you can get $40 off and free shipping using my link: 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. -- Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here. Did you hear the news on Instagram? I created a FREE, 9 page downloadable: "38 Things To Do and Enjoy On The Sabbath." Inside you'll find a mini devotional on the heart behind Sabbath, how to fight for it, and 38 suggested activities to enjoy God's presence in rest, and not hustle. Find it here: https://tarasun.myflodesk.com/sabbath Connect with Tara on: Instagram Her website Her discount code page YouTube The free, email family Shop Tara's stickers Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode isn't your typical p*rnography conversation. John-Michael and Jacob Vaulk of Into the Light Ministries bring grace, hope, and unwavering truth to this conversation. They are the producers of an incredible crowd-funded documentary on bringing p*rnography and s*xual sin into the light to be met by God's love and transformation. And news flash: This isn't just a "guy" problem. Women struggle too, and you don't have to live in shame. Listen in for a conversation on why this isn't talked about enough with women, the hope that the gospel brings through heart change, how to handle technology and erotica, and even how to prepare your children for the dangers of p*rnography. You won't regret watching the documentary, free to you and crowd-funded: https://www.intothelightdocumentary.com/ Connect with Into the Light and what they're doing with amazing people like David Platt, as well as other future resources: https://www.instagram.com/intothelightdocumentary/ -- Check out Brilliant Earth today at https://www.brilliantearth.com Hatch is offering our listeners $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 and free shipping at www.hatch.co/truthtalks. But right now, they are matching their Black Friday - Cyber Monday onsite sale so you can get $40 off and free shipping using my link: www.hatch.co/truthtalks. -- Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here. Did you hear the news on Instagram? I created a FREE, 9 page downloadable: "38 Things To Do and Enjoy On The Sabbath." Inside you'll find a mini devotional on the heart behind Sabbath, how to fight for it, and 38 suggested activities to enjoy God's presence in rest, and not hustle. Find it here: https://tarasun.myflodesk.com/sabbath Connect with Tara on: Instagram Her website Her discount code page YouTube The free, email family Shop Tara's stickers Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're feeling worn, weary, or maxed out, we invite you to listen to this gentle, but powerful conversation with Emily Jensen all about the strength of God in our weakness. Emily is the co-founder of Risen Motherhood and the author of a new book all about leaning into God's enoughness when we feel spent in our work, ministry, motherhood, and life in general. Tune in as we squash the lie that we have to "have it all together" as women, the beauty in weakness, the gospel hope in our suffering, and practical ways to rest in Him. Perfect reminders as we head into a busy holiday season too, no? Connect with Emily and get a copy of He is Strong: https://emilyajensen.com/ -- Check out Brilliant Earth today at https://www.brilliantearth.com Hatch Sleep is offering our listeners $20 off your own Restore 2! Visit https://www.hatch.co/truthtalks to get $20 off and free shipping. -- Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here. Did you hear the news on Instagram? I created a FREE, 9 page downloadable: "38 Things To Do and Enjoy On The Sabbath." Inside you'll find a mini devotional on the heart behind Sabbath, how to fight for it, and 38 suggested activities to enjoy God's presence in rest, and not hustle. Find it here: https://tarasun.myflodesk.com/sabbath Connect with Tara on: Instagram Her website Her discount code page YouTube The free, email family Shop Tara's stickers Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friends! Welcome to Truth Talks with Tara! So thankful you're here. Who's ready for an episode all about love, dating, red flags, and finding love in Christ first (that really changes everything), with Madi Prewett Troutt? You may know her from her debut on The Bachelor. Madi is an author, speaker, and incredibly encouraging sister in Christ. Put in your headphones and listen to a conversation about how to stop settling for less than God's best, how to live from a place of being loved, not for love, and so much more. Grab Madi's book here: https://www.theloveeverybodywants.com/ -- Check out Brilliant Earth today at https://www.brilliantearth.com Hatch Sleep is offering our listeners $20 off your own Restore 2! Visit https://www.hatch.co/truthtalks to get $20 off and free shipping. -- Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here. Did you hear the news on Instagram? I created a FREE, 9 page downloadable: "38 Things To Do and Enjoy On The Sabbath." Inside you'll find a mini devotional on the heart behind Sabbath, how to fight for it, and 38 suggested activities to enjoy God's presence in rest, and not hustle. Find it here: https://tarasun.myflodesk.com/sabbath Connect with Tara on: Instagram Her website Her discount code page YouTube The free, email family Shop Tara's stickers Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cancer-survivor, author, speaker, and friend, Heidi Anderson, is on the podcast today to talk all things faith over fear. You're not alone in your questions like, "God, where are you in my bad news and circumstances?" or "You said you had a good story for me, where is it?" Listen in for biblical truth on how to hold onto faith when culture is going crazy (and you're tempted to go crazy too), how to hold on when God's good is taking forever, and practical tools to choose faith over fear. Grab Heidi's book and connect with her here: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/ -- Check out Brilliant Earth today at https://www.brilliantearth.com Hatch Sleep is offering our listeners $20 off your own Restore 2! Visit https://www.hatch.co/truthtalks to get $20 off and free shipping. -- Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here. Did you hear the news on Instagram? I created a FREE, 9 page downloadable: "38 Things To Do and Enjoy On The Sabbath." Inside you'll find a mini devotional on the heart behind Sabbath, how to fight for it, and 38 suggested activities to enjoy God's presence in rest, and not hustle. Find it here: https://tarasun.myflodesk.com/sabbath Connect with Tara on: Instagram Her website Her discount code page YouTube The free, email family Shop Tara's stickers Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Culture will say run as fast as possible away from suffering. Culture will give you a quick fix for relief. But Christ says that through suffering, we can form durable hope, an eternal perspective, and lasting community. Dr. Curt Thompson, Christian psychiatrist and author, joins Tara behind the mic to talk all things suffering. We all go through it - so why don't suffer well? Learn how to persevere, let God heal you, create a "confessional community" and so much more. Grab Curt's book, The Deepest Place, today. https://curtthompsonmd.com/books/ Connect with him, his practice, and his podcast: https://curtthompsonmd.com/ -- Check out Brilliant Earth today at brilliant earth.com Hatch Sleep is offering our listeners $20 off your own Restore 2! Visit www.hatch.co/truthtalks to get $20 off and free shipping. -- 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 Shop Tara's stickers Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiffany Daniels, founder of THERE4, a teen girl's ministry that hosts conferences and other resources, is on Truth Talks with Tara today to share her wealth of biblical wisdom and experience with us all. Whether you're a high school girl looking for mentorship or a woman beyond high school and desiring to live out the Titus 2 life and mentor others, this conversation is so good and practical. You'll hear from us on topics like... What are teen girls experiencing today? Hear three main questions and pain points that Tiffany sees on the daily in her ministry. How can teen girls stand firm in the truth of their identity, fight comparison, and find purpose in Christ? If you want to mentor younger women but are either scared, unsure where to start, or feeling unprepared, Tiffany shares practical encouragement to start small today. Connect with THERE4 and learn more about their conference, March 1st and 2nd 2024: https://www.there4gathering.com/ -- Check out Brilliant Earth today at www.brilliantearth.com. Hatch Sleep is offering our listeners $20 off your own Restore 2! Visit www.hatch.co/truthtalks to get $20 off and free shipping. -- 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 Shop Tara's stickers Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes we overcomplicate what it means to disciple our kids and raise them to know Christ. As a new mom herself, Tara agrees. It can feel intimidating and daunting to raise children to know Jesus. But today on the show, Tara is joined by Micah, her real-life friend and mom of two, who exemplifies Christ-like motherhood well in simple but powerful ways. Tune in to hear how to... teach your kids about Jesus, even young ones, in a simple but powerful way de-stress and decompress as a mom who feels like she has to have it all together rest and recharge as a mom and not feel guilty about it (it makes you a better mom!) rely on God's Word, his grace, and his truth to sustain us in motherhood -- Check out Brilliant Earth today at brilliantearth.com. Hatch Sleep is offering our listeners $20 off your own Restore 2! Visit hatch.co/truthtalks to get $20 off and free shipping. -- 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 Shop Tara's stickers Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truthfully? I (Tara) needed this episode too. Kristen Wetherell is joining us AGAIN on the show to share 8 ways to grow an appetite for God's Word. Whether you haven't read your Bible in so long and feel guilty, or you just don't "feel like reading", or you just don't feel like it makes a difference, this conversation is for you. Tune in for a powerful conversation on the distractions that pull us away from God's Word, how to desire the Bible more than we are now, and so much more. Get a copy of "Help for The Hungry Soul" and connect with Kristen here: https://kristenwetherell.com/ -- Have you gotten your copy of Tara's new book, "Surrender Your Story" yet? Click here to grab your copy: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/surrenderyourstory/ or anywhere books are sold. Subscribe to Tara's YouTube channel for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun Connect with Tara on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/misstarasun Her website: www.tarasunministries.com Her Bible resource page: www.tarasunministries.com/recommended YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun The free, email family: www.view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16 Shop Tara's stickers: www.the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/ Sponsor a child through Compassion: www.compassion.com/tarasun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For every one of us who experiences shame from our past regrets and mistakes. For every one of us who struggles to heal and move on with God. For every one of us who wants to find biblical confidence in our bodies. Press play on a conversation with my friend, Christian Bevere, as we talk about all of these things and more. It's time to break up with what broke you and let God rewrite your story! Get your copy of "Break Up with What Broke You" here: https://christianbevere.com/ and connect with Christian on her socials and podcast. -- Have you gotten your copy of Tara's new book, "Surrender Your Story" yet? Click here to grab your copy: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/surrenderyourstory/ or anywhere books are sold. Subscribe to Tara's YouTube channel for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun Connect with Tara on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/misstarasun Her website: www.tarasunministries.com Her Bible resource page: www.tarasunministries.com/recommended YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun The free, email family: www.view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16 Shop Tara's stickers: www.the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/ Sponsor a child through Compassion: www.compassion.com/tarasun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following God's path isn't always so straightforward. Sometimes it's rocky, but God is always there to pave our path, walk with us, and remind us of His faithfulness. Ruth Chou Simons, mom to six, author, and artist, is joining us AGAIN on the show to practically teach us how to follow God and get to know Him deeper in the hills and valleys. Get your copy of "Pilgrim", out now: https://www.pilgrimbook.com/ Connect with Ruth: https://www.instagram.com/ruthchousimons/ -- Have you gotten your copy of Tara's new book, "Surrender Your Story" yet? Click here to grab your copy: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/surrenderyourstory/ or anywhere books are sold. Subscribe to Tara's YouTube channel for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun Connect with Tara on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/misstarasun Her website: www.tarasunministries.com Her Bible resource page: www.tarasunministries.com/recommended YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun The free, email family: www.view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16 Shop Tara's stickers: www.the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/ Sponsor a child through Compassion: www.compassion.com/tarasun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cliche is true: "Life has seasons." But what about those hard, hopeless, never-ending seasons? Whether you find yourself in a barren or plentiful season, this episode is for you. Listen in for practical encouragement on how to abide in God in the good and hard seasons, how to press into the growth God has for you here and now, and so much more. Come join the Instagram family and be a part of the "Surrender Series" lives each week starting Wednesday, September 7th. (More information on stories!) -- This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/TRUTHTALKS and get on your way to being your best self. Check out Brilliant Earth today at brilliantearth.com. Add Ritual's Essential for Women or any other multivitamin today at ritual.com/truthtalks. -- 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 Shop Tara's stickers Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fall season is upon us, which means back to school, events, and all the busyness. As cozy and festive as fall and winter can be, it can also be very overwhelming. How do we keep ourselves anchored in God's truth in seasons of change and overwhelm? Tara is sharing 10 truths in this "fall pep talk" to remind you to keep your eyes on Jesus push back against hustle culture seek your identity in Christ first not give up, there's a harvest coming and so much more! Use code TARA20 for 20% off everything + sale at Carly Jean Los Angeles from 8/29/23-8/31/23. -- This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/TRUTHTALKS and get on your way to being your best self. Check out Brilliant Earth today at brilliantearth.com. Add Ritual's Essential for Women or any other multivitamin today at ritual.com/truthtalks. -- Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here! Kindle lovers? "Surrender Your Story" is also on sale for $2.99 on Kindle for a limited time. Connect with Tara on: Instagram Her website Her discount code page YouTube The free, email family Shop Tara's stickers Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a conversation that will surely hype you up in the faith. Zach Windahl, author, speaker, and Bible teacher, is joining Tara for a conversation all around this question: "What do we do when it feels hard to be a Christian?" Tara and Zach don't hold back in answering this, as well as discuss how to consume the right things, the dangers of "emotional social media", why people are "deconstructing" their faith, and more. Connect with Zach at zachwindahl.com and grab his book, See the Good, today. -- This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/TRUTHTALKS and get on your way to being your best self. Check out Brilliant Earth today at brilliantearth.com. Add Ritual's Essential for Women or any other multivitamin today at ritual.com/truthtalks. -- Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here. Through September 1st, 2023, Surrender Your Story, is on sale for $2.99 on Kindle! Connect with Tara on: Instagram Her website Her discount code page YouTube The free, email family Shop Tara's stickers Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for a simple and straightforward method to studying God's Word? The S.O.A.P method has been around forever for good reason - it is easy to remember, simple to implement, and great for keeping us all accountable to read God's Word everyday. Today, we're diving into what each letter of the acronym means, how to apply it, and Tara's favorite bible study resources to make the method even smoother in your own life. RESOURCES MENTIONED: ESV Study Bible Tara's Favorite Journaling Bibles (use code MISSTARASUN for 10% off everything) Quiet Time Companion (use code MISSTARASUN for 10% off) Online: The Matthew Henry Commentary, Enduring Word Commentary, Logos Bible App -- This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/TRUTHTALKS and get on your way to being your best self. Check out Brilliant Earth today at brilliantearth.com. Add Ritual's Essential for Women or any other multivitamin today at ritual.com/truthtalks. -- 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 Shop Tara's stickers Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"No" is not a bad word. "No" is just as productive as "yes." Today's conversation is an honest look into how Tara has been slowing down, learning to give her best "yes" and "no", and making the most of her time. This conversation is rooted in Ephesians 5:5-17 so grab your headphones and tune into the conversation for practical, biblical encouragement. For more on God's will and biblical decision making, grab a copy of Tara's book, "Surrender Your Story", here or anywhere books are sold. -- This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/TRUTHTALKS and get on your way to being your best self. -- Subscribe to Tara's YouTube channel for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun Connect with Tara on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/misstarasun Her website: www.tarasunministries.com Her Bible resource page: www.tarasunministries.com/recommended YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun The free, email family: www.view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16 Shop Tara's stickers: www.the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/ Sponsor a child through Compassion: www.compassion.com/tarasun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life in Christ doesn't have to be dull or boring. You can enjoy the simple joys of life without idolizing them! Rachel Awtrey is joining me today to talk about our favorite things in categories like makeup, motherhood, faith, books, home, and more. Buckle up for a lighthearted but jam-packed episode! Linkable Products Mentioned: Rare Beauty Liquid Blush / Merit Beauty Bronzer Stick / Elf Eyebrow Gel / Dime Beauty Wonderscreen / Maybelline 24 Hour Super Stay Skin Tint Minno App / The Veggie Tales Podcast / Lovevery Playkits UPPERROOM Worship / Cory Asbury "Kind" / Christy Nockels / Nathan Nockels Theology Handbook / The Bible Study Guide / Quiet Time Companion Raising Emotionally Strong Boys / Raising Worry-Free Girls / A Simplified Life / Find Your People / Surrender Your Story Le Creuset Dutch Oven / Caraway Non-Toxic Pans Asana / Notion / Abide / Dwell Carly Jean Los Angeles / Nuuly Box Half Baked Harvest Spicy Ginger Beef / Simple.Home.Edit on Instagram -- This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/TRUTHTALKS and get on your way to being your best self. -- Have you gotten your copy of Tara's new book, "Surrender Your Story" yet? Click here to grab your copy: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/surrenderyourstory/ Subscribe to Tara's YouTube channel for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun Connect with Tara on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/misstarasun Her website: www.tarasunministries.com Her Bible resource page: www.tarasunministries.com/recommended YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun The free, email family: www.view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16 Shop Tara's stickers: www.the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/ Sponsor a child through Compassion: www.compassion.com/tarasun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This decision has been a year in the making, something God has been stirring within me for awhile. I'd invite you to listen in as I share why we (my husband and I) made this decision and the reasoning behind it. Please know that this is not my attempt at telling you what to do with your family or social media, but simply a call to give you an inside look into our personal life and an invitation to use wisdom in your own life. -- This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/TRUTHTALKS and get on your way to being your best self. -- Have you gotten your copy of Tara's new book, "Surrender Your Story" yet? Click here to grab your copy: https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Your-Story-Discover-Trusting/dp/1400239206/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5SKZQQA1TN4P&keywords=surrender+your+story&qid=1682355364&sprefix=surrender+your+sto%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1 Subscribe to Tara's YouTube channel for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun Connect with Tara on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/misstarasun Her website: www.tarasunministries.com Her Bible resource page: www.tarasunministries.com/recommended YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun The free, email family: www.view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16 Shop Tara's stickers: www.the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/ Sponsor a child through Compassion: www.compassion.com/tarasun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-leaders of the social media "sensation", Her True Worth, and some of my best friends, are on the show today! Join Brittany, Cass, and I for a conversation about how God redeems our story, the beauty of our brokenness, asking for help, and how to surrender striving. Grab a copy of There's Beauty in Your Brokenness devotional: https://www.hertrueworth.com/beauty Follow Her True Worth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hertrueworth Connect with Cassandra Speer Connect with Brittany Maher -- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/TRUTHTALKS and get on your way to being your best self. -- Have you gotten your copy of Tara's new book, "Surrender Your Story" yet? Click here to grab your copy: https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Your-Story-Discover-Trusting/dp/1400239206/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5SKZQQA1TN4P&keywords=surrender+your+story&qid=1682355364&sprefix=surrender+your+sto%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1 Subscribe to Tara's YouTube channel for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun Connect with Tara on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/misstarasun Her website: www.tarasunministries.com Her Bible resource page: www.tarasunministries.com/recommended YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun The free, email family: www.view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16 Shop Tara's stickers: www.the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/ Sponsor a child through Compassion: www.compassion.com/tarasun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm sure you've been told to "stop striving" a time or two before. But what if we pushed back on that? In today's episode, we're talking about the difference between holy striving and worldly striving. If you want to be equipped in biblical perseverance, obedience, and how to seek after the God-things of life, tune in. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/TRUTHTALKS and get on your way to being your best self. -- Have you gotten your copy of Tara's new book, "Surrender Your Story" yet? Click here to grab your copy: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/surrenderyourstory/ Subscribe to Tara's YouTube channel for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun Connect with Tara on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/misstarasun Her website: www.tarasunministries.com Her Bible resource page: www.tarasunministries.com/recommended YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun The free, email family: www.view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16 Shop Tara's stickers: www.the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/ Sponsor a child through Compassion: www.compassion.com/tarasun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are going to be talking about how we keep ourselves in bondage by trying to control our lives, but when we surrender, Christ offers us freedom. We will discuss:practical steps to letting go of controlstrategiesbiblically rich insight for letting go of control and moving forward in faithI would imagine there is someone listening today who struggles with control and fully trusting God in every area of their lives. Our guest today, Tara Sun author of the book, Surrender Your Story: Ditch the Myth of Control and Discover Freedom in Trusting God, knows very well the burdensome and ultimately empty myth of control. She will share with us how to surrender it all to God to experience lives filled with joy, peace, and meaning.Book: Surrender Your StoryBible: ESV Study BibleWebsiteInstagramHighlightersFavorite App: Logos Free App Faithful Counseling Faith-based, licensed Christian therapists. CBT Limited Edition T Shirts Limited Edition T-shirts. Super cute with a simple, beautiful design to fit any style. Support the showCheck out our website for more ways to fully connect to God's Word. There you'll find: Coffee and Bible Time Prayer Journals Coffee and Bible Time Courses Coffee and Bible Time Membership (weekly devotionals sent right to your inbox!) Find more great content on our YouTube channel: Coffee and Bible Time Our most popular video is “How I Study My Bible + In-Depth Bible Study!” with over 2M views! Follow us on InstagramVisit our Amazon ShopLearn more about the host Mentor MamaEmail us at podcast@coffeeandbibletime.comThanks for listening to Coffee and Bible Time, where our goal is to help people delight in God's Word and thrive in Christian living!

Have you ever read a verse, passage, or book of the Bible and wondered if it applied to you? Have you ever felt stumped over how to actually live out a Bible verse? Look no further! Tara's diving into the two different types of passages - descriptive and prescriptive - and how to know the difference so you can read God's Word confidently and apply it to your life starting TODAY. Verses mentioned for further study: Communion: Acts 2:42, 20:7, 1 Corinthians 11:20-25 Eating Vegetables: Romans 14:2 Solomon's Wives and Concubines: 1 Kings Old Law vs. New Law: Galatians 3:23-25, Hebrews 8:6-7, 9:9-10 Recommended Commentaries and Bible Study Guides: Bible Study Guide (use code TARA15 at checkout for 15% off) Bible Handbook Theology Handbook Basic Bible Interpretation Living By the Book Leather ESV Study Bible Crossway Study Bible This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/TRUTHTALKS and get on your way to being your best self. -- Join the SYS Summer Book Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/127103747026986/ -- Have you gotten your copy of Tara's new book, "Surrender Your Story" yet? Click here to grab your copy: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/surrenderyourstory/ Subscribe to Tara's YouTube channel for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun Connect with Tara on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/misstarasun Her website: www.tarasunministries.com Her Bible resource page: www.tarasunministries.com/recommended YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun The free, email family: www.view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16 Shop Tara's stickers: www.the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/ Sponsor a child through Compassion: www.compassion.com/tarasun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tara's cousin, Natalie, is joining us on the podcast to answer some of the most asked questions in life... Is it possible to have balance in life? How can I prioritize what matters most when life is so busy? To the moms at work or in ministry, how do we fight against the nagging mom guilt? Connect with Natalie and grab her book here: https://www.natalieaman.com/ This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/TRUTHTALKS and get on your way to being your best self. -- Join the SYS Summer Book Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/127103747026986/ -- Have you gotten your copy of Tara's new book, "Surrender Your Story" yet? Click here to grab your copy: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/surrenderyourstory/ Subscribe to Tara's YouTube channel for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun Connect with Tara on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/misstarasun Her website: www.tarasunministries.com Her Bible resource page: www.tarasunministries.com/recommended YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun The free, email family: www.view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16 Shop Tara's stickers: www.the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/ Sponsor a child through Compassion: www.compassion.com/tarasun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckle up because we're going there - mom guilt, pursuing your passions, and how to not lose yourself in the process with Ashlee Gad, author of "Create Anyway." If you're like me, and looking for some clarity and freedom in the sometimes fogginess of motherhood, this is for you. Grab your copy of "Create Anyway" and connect with Ashlee: https://www.ashleegadd.com/book -- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/TRUTHTALKS and get on your way to being your best self. Join the SYS Summer Book Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/127103747026986/ -- Have you gotten your copy of Tara's new book, "Surrender Your Story" yet? Click here to grab your copy: https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Your-Story-Discover-Trusting/dp/1400239206/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5SKZQQA1TN4P&keywords=surrender+your+story&qid=1682355364&sprefix=surrender+your+sto%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1 Subscribe to Tara's YouTube channel for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun Connect with Tara on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/misstarasun Her website: www.tarasunministries.com Her Bible resource page: www.tarasunministries.com/recommended YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun The free, email family: www.view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16 Shop Tara's stickers: www.the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/ Sponsor a child through Compassion: www.compassion.com/tarasun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Someone pinch me! Christy Nockels, one of my favorite worship artists and leaders, is here today and you're going to want to listen to every word. Grab your headphones and get ready for encouragement on: how to not grow weary in doing good, finding the "glorious in the mundane", and finding contentment in Christ. Connect with Christy here: https://www.christynockels.com/ Listen to "This is the Hour" album anywhere you stream music and "Glorious in the Mundane" podcast anywhere you get your shows. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/TRUTHTALKS and get on your way to being your best self. -- Join the SYS Summer Book Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/127103747026986/ -- Have you gotten your copy of Tara's new book, "Surrender Your Story" yet? Click here to grab your copy: https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Your-Story-Discover-Trusting/dp/1400239206/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5SKZQQA1TN4P&keywords=surrender+your+story&qid=1682355364&sprefix=surrender+your+sto%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1 Subscribe to Tara's YouTube channel for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun Connect with Tara on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/misstarasun Her website: www.tarasunministries.com Her Bible resource page: www.tarasunministries.com/recommended YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun The free, email family: www.view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16 Shop Tara's stickers: www.the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/ Sponsor a child through Compassion: www.compassion.com/tarasun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 131 - There's a lie masquerading as truth that's running rampant in our culture. It goes something like this: you are powerful enough to control your circumstances and create the life you want through positive thinking, solid planning, and dreaming big enough. But if you've ever tried to control your life or to strive your way to self-fulfillment, you've discovered what lies on the other side of this supposedly empowering message: frustration, exhaustion, and disappointment when things don't go your way.In today's episode, Tara Sun explores why the quest for control is overrated—not to mention downright dangerous—and reveals the surprising, life-giving alternative: radical surrender to God. Tara's Book "Surrender Your Story" NEW Personal Retreat Journal Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discover the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for Beauty, Femininity and Identity Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships Shine Bright Devotional 8-Week Girl Defined Mentorship Course Biblical Counseling Link Support the showFOLLOW US:GirlDefined.comInstagram YouTube Facebook Pinterest