The Garden

“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....

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...