The Garden

It’s easy to recognize the faults in others while overlooking the things God wants to work on in us. In this episode, we’re looking at the heart behind our judgment, the pride that can make us feel better than others, and the blind spots we often fail to recognize in ourselves. Through Scripture, we’ll be challenged to put the stones down, examine our own hearts, and be willing to grow when God re...

What are you building your life on, and who's responsible for keeping it standing? In this episode, we're diving into Psalm 127 and Ecclesiastes 11 to talk about the importance of allowing God to be the foundation of what we're building, being faithful with what He's entrusted to us, and trusting Him with the outcomes we can't control. Because we're called to build, p...

In this episode, we’re talking about why we so often downplay the goodness of God in our lives. Whether it’s out of fear of seeming prideful, a desire to be humble, or simply overlooking His hand in our everyday blessings, we can miss opportunities to share what He’s done. We’ll talk about learning to recognize His faithfulness, giving Him the glory, and remember that every good and perfect gift c...

What does it look like when we take offense, and how do we know when hurt has started to shape the way we see God, others, and even ourselves? In this episode, we’re talking about the three sides of offense: when we’re offended by God, when others hurt us, and when we’re the ones who hurt someone else. We’ll look at what Scripture says about our reactions, our expectations, and the importance of e...

In 2 Timothy 4:1–8, Paul's final charge to Timothy reminds us what it means to live faithfully and finish the race well. We're called to stand firm in God's Word, speak truth in love, fulfill the ministry He's entrusted to us, and remain faithful in every season. Our walk with Jesus was never meant to be lived in isolation. We're all growing, learning, and helping one anot...

Unforgiveness can leave us carrying pain that God never intended us to hold. In this episode, we talk about the danger of bitterness, how the enemy can use unforgiveness to steal our peace, and what it really means to forgive. Forgiveness doesn’t mean what happened was okay—it means choosing freedom over carrying the weight of what someone else did. Because we don’t forgive because people deserve...

What if the valley you’re praying to leave is actually the place God is protecting you? Sometimes we see valleys as places of weakness, punishment, or abandonment, but God can use them as places of protection, growth, and deeper intimacy with Him. In this episode, we’ll talk about learning to trust God in the valley, remembering His faithfulness, and finding comfort in knowing that even when we do...

True joy isn't found in temporary pleasure, circumstances, or the things the world promises will satisfy us. In this episode, we unpack the difference between pleasure and biblical joy, why the enemy can counterfeit but never create true joy, and how lasting joy is found in the presence of God. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: ht...

What happens when God calls you to leave something good? In this episode, I’m sharing my experience of leaving the home, family, and life I had always known when I got married. It was exciting, but it was also incredibly hard. Through that transition, God began teaching me that peace and safety were never found in a place or circumstance—they were found in Him. Sometimes growing means leaving some...

What does it really mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Discipleship is more than simply believing in Jesus or knowing Scripture—it’s a life of following Him. In this episode, we’ll look at what it means to love, learn, live, and lead as a disciple, allowing our relationship with Christ to shape the way we love others, live faithfully, serve, and participate in God’s mission. Follow us on Instagram! T...

In this episode, we’re talking about biblical hospitality and what it really looks like in everyday life. Looking at Acts 28 and the “unusual kindness” shown to Paul, we’ll explore how hospitality is an opportunity for ministry, why it doesn’t have to be extravagant or perfect, and how the little things we do can make a bigger impact than we realize. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www...

After an unexpected break, I’m finally back! In this episode, I’m sharing a little life update, reflecting on God's faithfulness and provision in the in-between, and diving into Acts 28:1–10. We’ll talk about staying humble enough to gather the sticks, not allowing people's opinions to determine our obedience, and remembering that we don't obey God for the outcome—we obey simply bec...

“Do you want to get well?” Through the stories of the man at the pool and the woman with the issue of blood, we explore the difference between wanting relief and truly wanting transformation. Sometimes healing requires honesty, surrender, and leaving behind the excuses, comfort, and identity we’ve built around our pain. Jesus didn’t just come to change our circumstances — He came to change our hea...

Some things fade quickly—but time with God is meant to linger. This episode is about moving beyond surface-level moments into a life fully soaked in His presence, where His goodness becomes something you carry.  Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: https://www.instagram.com/tarynccolvin/ Ways to get in touch! My website: https://bio.site/...

You might be searching for answers in all the wrong places—Google, opinions, or even diagnoses—before turning to God. But in Jeremiah 33:3, God invites us to call on Him first, promising to reveal things we could never find on our own. This message is a reminder that no matter how impossible things may seem, God has the final say, and nothing is beyond His power. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden...

Jesus never asks us to do something He hasn’t done first—He went before us in surrender, suffering, and obedience to the cross. When He calls us to deny ourselves and take up our cross, He’s inviting us into a life of laying down our own will to follow His. Though it goes against our nature and may include hardship or even shame, this is the only path that leads to true life. Follow us on Instagra...

It’s easy to want out of the desert—but what if you’re not meant to rush through it? In this episode, we talk about being fully present in your season and discovering the purpose God has for you there. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: https://www.instagram.com/tarynccolvin/ Ways to get in touch! My website: https://bio.site/TarynBalza...

In a season of deep longing and unanswered prayer, Hannah cried out to God from her desert. In this episode, we talk about finding hope in the waiting—and trusting that God hears every prayer, even before the answer comes. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: https://www.instagram.com/tarynccolvin/ Ways to get in touch! My website: https:...

What do ravens, a ravine, and a drought have to do with God’s provision? In this episode, we dig into Elijah’s wilderness story and talk about how God faithfully provides—even in the driest seasons of our lives. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: https://www.instagram.com/tarynccolvin/ Ways to get in touch! My website: https://bio.site/...

A baby. A song. And a reminder that we don’t survive on what we deserve — we live by what was given. Today we’re talking about the only blood that washes us from the inside. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: https://www.instagram.com/tarynccolvin/ Ways to get in touch! My website: https://bio.site/TarynBalzanna

We’re looking back at the season before we said “I do” — the engagement era that stretched us, shaped us, and showed us how God was preparing our hearts for covenant. Here’s what that in-between season really looked like. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: https://www.instagram.com/tarynccolvin/ Ways to get in touch! My website: https:/...

In this episode, my husband joins me for a candid Q&A on marriage — from pre-marital counseling and the shift from long distance to living together, to what it really looks like to keep God at the center. It’s honest, faith-filled, and full of a little friendly banter along the way. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: https://www.ins...

A new season, a new home, and a deeper lesson in faith. This episode explores what it means to stay planted through change, trust God in the unseen work, and believe that growth is still happening—even when it looks different. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: https://www.instagram.com/tarynccolvin/ Ways to get in touch! My website: ht...

The power of Christ lives in us—and it’s time we start praying like we believe it. In this episode, we’re talking about spiritual authority, bold faith, and what it means to pray believing it’s already done. Jesus didn’t beg for miracles; He commanded them—and that same power lives in us as children of God. This is your reminder to stop praying powerless prayers and start walking in the authority...

In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to obey God even when fear is loud and the path ahead is unclear. When God calls us into something new, it often feels uncomfortable and intimidating—but He equips those He calls. We’ll explore how to trust His promises, choose faith over fear, and step out in obedience even when we don’t feel ready. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www....