The Garden

Faith like a mustard seed isn’t small—it’s unshakeable, unwavering, and invasive in the best way. This episode unpacks what it looks like to live with a faith that grows, spreads, and refuses to stay hidden.  As we dig in, we’re also passing the mic into Bella’s hands for the next three weeks as she leads us through what God is growing in her.  Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.insta...

This episode is a year-in-review conversation with Bella Balzanna, as we reflect on what 2025 taught us. We talk about faith, growth, relationships, habits, and the resources that helped shape our year, while looking ahead to what we want to grow in with God in 2026. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: https://www.instagram.com/tarynccol...

This episode looks at the Christmas story through the lens of interruption and waiting, reminding us that God often steps into our plans before we’re ready. Long before the manger, He was already moving—drawing near, working in the unseen, and fulfilling His promise in His perfect time. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: https://www.ins...

Faith often requires movement before clarity. This episode dives into biblical examples of imperfect, unlikely people who obeyed God in uncertainty and challenges us to stop focusing on what we don’t know and start trusting what God has already spoken. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: https://www.instagram.com/tarynccolvin/ Ways to ge...

This episode is a look back at a year filled with answered prayers, unexpected blessings, and God’s steady goodness in both the highs and the lows. I’m sharing how the hard seasons grew me, how His timing shaped me, and why I’m more convinced than ever that even when it doesn’t look good, God is working all things for good. Let this conversation encourage you to keep trusting, keep walking, and ke...

In this episode, Blakely and Maia Huff join me to discuss the various seasons of life and how they relate to personal growth and faith. We explore the challenges and blessings of each season, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, gratitude, and recognizing God's faithfulness during trials. The discussion highlights the significance of embracing change, celebrating gifts, and understand...

In this episode, we dive into Fall as a season of change — a time to gather what God has grown and release what’s finished. Through scriptures about harvest, pruning, and God’s timing, we explore how gratitude and surrender shape this season. Fall reminds us that letting go isn’t loss but preparation. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna:...

In this episode, we talk about Summer as a season of growth — full, busy, and abundant. But even in the fullness, God calls us to stay rooted in Him. We look at what it means to nurture what’s growing without burning out, enjoy the fruit without forgetting the Gardener, and rest even while being productive. Through John 15:4, we explore simple, practical ways to abide and stay connected to the sou...

Spring is the season of beginnings — when God invites us to plant again, even if we’ve known winter. In this episode, we talk about what it means to start fresh, trust the soil, and believe that what’s hidden will soon bloom. Whether you’re stepping into something new or still waiting for signs of life, this one’s for you. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpod...

We're back for pt.2 of Building on the Foundation and wrapping up our relationship series with Molly Odell. Today we talk about what friendship and romantic love look like in real life. We’re getting honest about what it means to build healthy connections, set boundaries, and love in a way that strengthens your foundation. Because when love is rooted in God, it always helps you grow. Follow u...

In this first part of our Building on the Foundation conversations, I’m joined by special guest Molly Odell to talk about what it really looks like to live out our relationship with God and navigate family dynamics in real life.  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:...

This week we’re talking about how friendship and romantic love can reinforce what God’s building in you. From David and Jonathan to Ruth and Boaz, we’ll see that the right kind of love doesn’t weaken your foundation—it makes it stronger.  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...

This week, we’re talking about family — the people who can bring out our best and sometimes our worst. Through stories like Joseph forgiving his brothers, Miriam and Aaron challenging Moses, Ruth’s loyalty to Naomi, and the prodigal son’s return, we see how God calls us to extend grace, humility, and forgiveness right where it’s hardest — at home. When family tests the foundation, His love teaches...

In this episode, we’re laying the foundation for our relationship series by looking at what it really means to walk with God. From David to Moses to Peter, even the greatest heroes of faith were flawed — yet God still loved them, restored them, and used them for His purposes. We’ll break down the myths of perfection, remind ourselves of God’s grace, and see how knowing His love changes the way we...

In this episode, Taryn welcomes Kari Collins for a heartfelt conversation about worship, that goes far beyond music. Together they discuss how worship deepens our connection with God, brings freedom and transformation, and can be expressed in everyday moments. Whether worship feels familiar or brand new to you, this episode will encourage you to see it as a lifestyle, not just a Sunday event. Foll...

In this episode we explore how worship isn’t just singing — it’s a force that brings freedom and transformation. From Paul and Silas praising God in prison to modern examples of living a life of worship, we’ll look at how true worship carries power to shake chains, open doors, and impact the world around us. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Bal...

In this episode, we look at Mary’s extravagant gift and the widow’s two small coins—two stories of worship that cost everything. True worship surrenders pride, reputation, and resources, offering God our very best even when others don’t understand. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: https://www.instagram.com/tarynccolvin/ Ways to get in...

This episode looks at David bringing the ark back to Jerusalem—how good intentions without obedience led to disaster, and how doing it God’s way brought blessing. We explore what this teaches about worship that’s authentic, joyful, and from the heart rather than just outward formality. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: https://www.inst...

In this episode, we sit down for an honest conversation about body image, comparison, and what it looks like to find confidence beyond the mirror. Together, we unpack the lies we’ve believed, the freedom that comes from letting them go, and how to embrace who we truly are.  Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: https://www.instagram.com/ta...

In this episode, we dive into the story of David’s anointing in 1 Samuel and what it teaches us about body image, self-worth, and how God sees us. While people often judge by outward appearance, God looks at the heart. Through David’s story, we’re reminded that being overlooked by others doesn’t mean being overlooked by God. Our value isn’t tied to size, looks, or status—it’s rooted in being fearf...

In this episode, we unpack Psalm 23 and what it means to rest in the Shepherd’s care — even when the wolves are still out there. From green pastures to still waters, discover how to keep your eyes on Him and find peace in the middle of life’s chaos. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: https://www.instagram.com/tarynccolvin/ Ways to get i...

In this episode, I share the night I was completely wrecked by the love of Jesus. At a conference in Louisiana, everything clicked — His love, His timing, His healing. We talk about what happens when you finally stop resisting and let His love in. Spoiler: it changes everything. Follow us on Instagram! The Garden: https://www.instagram.com/the.gardenpodcast/ Taryn Balzanna: https://www.instagram.c...

In this episode, we dive into the story of Samson — a man chosen by God but undone by compromise. Temptation didn’t take him down all at once; it started small and grew stronger with every “yes.” We talk about why we keep going back to the things we know are harmful, the difference between deliverance and healing, and why you’re not called to fight temptation — but to flee from it. If you’ve ever...

In this episode, we talk about the importance of letting God fully heal the wounds we keep reopening. Whether it’s emotional pain, past offenses, or regrets, healing can’t happen if we keep picking at the scab. God wants to restore, but that takes our willingness to stop revisiting what hurt us. Let’s talk about what real healing looks like — and what it requires from us. Follow us on Instagram! T...

In this episode, we talk about why lukewarm faith will never lead to real transformation. God refines us through fire—not comfort—and if we stay in a place of half-hearted obedience, we miss out on the growth He’s trying to produce in us. Let this be your call to step out of neutral and into the refining process God uses to shape us. God doesn’t refine us in comfort. Refining requires heat —pressu...