Let's Be Real with Tara Spates

In this episode, Tara addresses the complacency among some Christians and the urgent need for collective action within the faith community. With unwavering honesty and deep-rooted compassion, Tara challenges the notion of "lazy Christians" and explores how believers can rise above passivity to actively engage in their spiritual journey and uplift their fellow brothers and sisters in Chri...

Host Tara discusses the various ways in which we inadvertently complicate our own lives and exacerbate challenges. She shares biblical stories in a relatable way to unveil the common pitfalls, self-sabotaging behaviors, and misguided choices that often contribute us making situations more difficult than they need to be. With compassion and a dose of tough love, Tara offers practical strategies, ey...

We often focus on the negative, this episode reminds us to ask God to help us focus and remember the good things in life.  To help us remember, all the times God came through.

This week host Tara Spates explains why being the responsible one is NOT a bad thing. She discusses how being the responsible one can shape lives for the better. From navigating the complexities of balancing personal and professional commitments to leading by example in relationships and communities. Are you the "responsible one"? If so, how do you feel about that? Do you agree with Tara...

Are you struggling to achieve your goals and overcome obstacles in life? Do you find yourself giving up easily when faced with challenges? If so, then you need to tune in to our latest podcast with Tara speaking about building up perseverance.  Tune in now!!!

Why Does It Seem Like The Unholy Prosper More Than The Holy?  True there may be individual cases where someone who engages in unethical or illegal activities may experience short-term gains, these gains are often temporary.  But on the other hand, individuals who consistently exhibit ethical behavior, honesty, and integrity can also experience prosperity and success. But its important to note that...

Are you giving the same grace you expect to receive?  Not sure take a listen to this week's show and see if you are.  Let's talk about it:  To give grace means to show kindness, mercy, forgiveness, or generosity to others, even when they don't deserve it or haven't earned it. It involves extending compassion and understanding towards others, and choosing to respond with love and em...

Original Air Date: January 2023 What is YOUR truth? We must discover and acknowledge our truth before we can do the necessary work and move forward.

Are you "stuck" in your feelings?  Can you see past what you feel?   Let's talk about how we can process, distinguish,  and move from the possible "stuck" place feelings can cause to see the facts. #lbr #podcast #letsbereal #feelings #getfreestayfree #healing 

Be careful of your feelings.. We were created to move in truth and understanding; not feelings.  Feelings will get us caught up and we will often miss opportunites to move beyond what hurt us or disappoint us or even the things that make us happy but are keeping us from our next move. #feelings #truth #depression #letsbereal #noexcuses

Does someone in your family frustrate you? Are you the person that frustrates you in someone else?  Let's talk family relationships and GRACE!!!

What is YOUR truth?   We must discover and acknowledge our truth before we can do the necessary work and move forward. 

God gave us strength because He knew life would be full of trials and tribulations.  How are you using this gift?  Has it become more of a burden than a blessing?

In this episode, we discuss what is healthy and toxic relationships and how can impact one's personal growth for the good and/or bad. 

The 'Lighter' Side of Immigration; From the European Viewpoint   Today's episode covers how European immigration is viewed in America, as well as getting facts about socialism, social programs and basic facts from a woman who actually experienced the differences by living in a different country.   Let's see if what we've heard or been taught is real, opinion or manipulation. #immigr...

Join me and my special guest, Saran Whittington, as we discuss the importance of life insurance, emergency funds, and saving for retirement.  This is a general conversation; one that will hopefully lead to you seeking out personal information for yourself.  Ms. Whittington's information will be provided at the end of this episode. #wealth #finances #lifeinsurance #generationalwealth #ret...

Mental health is trending and that's not a bad thing. We spoke with Lakeesha about how retraining our thoughts are an important step towards improving our mental health. We focused on our youth and women, join the conversation by leaving a comment and share your thoughts. #mentalhealth #healthiswealth #ouryouth #ourcommunity

An interview with Faze Two Magazine, three female entrepreneurs, working to assist their community and entrepreneurs level up. #letsbereal #levelup #keepitreal #digitalmagazine #community

This episode talks about people being messy and expecting God to bless it; or deliver them from the consequences of their mess.  Let's talk..  Do you agree or disagree?  Share a story to support whether you agree or not with the content..   Let's Be Real and grow together!!

Replay of Depression from 2018 but fitting for this Mental Health Month.  #depression #depressedstate #mentalhealth #healing #therapy #help #trauma #knowyourtruth #communicate #letsbereal #noexcuses

This episode, I speak with LaVon Featherstone, an entrepreneur who owns her own publishing and media company.  She became a business owner at 23 and in enduring tough family, financial and health battles; realized that now at 39 she doesn't know who she really is.   Tune in and support her, maybe you will hear something that will help you along your career/life's journey or share with so...

This episode shares the story of a young lady dealing with her brokenness and abuse; being tossed into the system as a ward of the State, going from home to home.  Taking all of those experiences and trying to maneuver life effectively; But GOD!! #family #abuse #community #survival #grace #God #triumph 

Nothing worse than a man that acts like a boy because the mother did not raise him to be a man; this is not about father's being in the home.  This discussion is about mothers understanding what young men need to help them be better husbands and fathers..  Listen in and let me know what you think. #mommasboy  #notaboutfathers  #family  #raisingaboy  #relationshipcoach...

This episode discusses the importance of not allowing your past or your upbringing to define you or dictate where you will be or how far you will go in life.  You can change your environment, situation and most of all your thinking; which will help to elevate you to a place of peace and success (and you define what success means to and for you). Comment and share, we would love to hear f...

This episode discusses the importance of not allowing your past or your upbringing to define you or dictate where you will be or how far you will go in life.  You can change your environment, situation and most of all your thinking; which will help to elevate you to a place of peace and success (and you define what success means to and for you). #perserverance ​ #letsbereal ​ #keepitreal...