Truth Talks with Tara

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 arrange your home and declutter to simplify your heart and mind 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 Discipleship resources for kids mentioned: Tiny Theologians (use code TARASUN for 10% off your entire order) Slugs and Bugs on Spotify and YouTube Johnny Burns Worship Music on Spotify Veggie Tales Podcast on Spotify -- 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

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/TRUTHTALKSand 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! OOPS! I said the wrong code in the episode😅 Use TARAS20 below. Use code TARAS20 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/TRUTHTALKSand 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