Truth Talks with Tara

We're doing a little happy dance over here because today's episode marks our first in house podcast guest in Tara's podcast studio (well, more like a corner in her office). Tara's sweet friend, Bel, is joining for a down-to-earth, tender, compassionate, and encouraging episode all about mental health and ministry. As a ministry leader, pastor's wife, mom, and beyond, Bel knows what it's like to st...

Can I borrow your ear for ten minutes? In today's mini episode, listen in wherever you are as Tara unpacks a little bit about what God says about the season of summer. Whether your summer is full of fun, relaxation, struggle, or exhaustion, we're looking at God's beautiful design for summer, fruitfulness, and harvest, and how we can grab hold of that no matter what we're doing or what's on our cal...

Here's to finding the community and connection your soul craves (and God created you for!) in a world that is tempting us to disconnect. My friend, Ashlee Gadd, wrote a new book alongside a handful of other authors that blends beautiful encouragement, essays, recipes, and tips from a gospel-centered approach to community and friendship. It's raw, it's honest, and it's life-giving. We're diving int...

In this episode, Tara is opening up about what the past few months has looked like for her faith, everyday Bible reading, and rhythms. If you've ever felt dry, stuck, or in need of revival in your faith, this episode is sure to bring you encouragement, hope, and solidarity. We'll be answering questions like, "What can I do to get back on track with God?" and how to overcome obstacles like distract...

Whether you're a self-proclaimed morning person or not, don't shy away from this episode! Tara sat down with her friend and best-selling author, Jennifer Dukes Lee, once again and it was powerful. After studying every single morning referenced in Scripture (you heard that right!), Jennifer was compelled to write about the spirituality, intentionality, and importance of mornings. In our conversatio...

In this episode of Truth Talks with Tara, you'll walk away with a little more laughter, encouragement, and wisdom in your life. Arlene Pellicane is a wife, mom, author, and podcaster, on a mission to help you make marriage easier (and holier). Tara and Arlene have both experienced the "roommate phase" in marriage, expectations gone awry, and honestly share about how to prioritize your spouse when...

It's the final episode of our parenting series here on the podcast and we're closing it out with a sweet and simple Q&A. We asked you over on Instagram, YouTube, and email for questions and here are some of those. 💗 We talk about guilt in parenting, transitioning from one to two kids and beyond, hope for the weary and exhausted parent, and so much more. Praying this episode encourages you as you...

My friend, Lauren Groves, is on the podcast today and she's not only an intentional wife and mother, but she's also an author of a beautiful kids book series entitled, "Toddler Theology." I instantly thought about her when thinking about this parenting series because she is truly gifted in helping parents teach simple, yet powerful truths about the gospel in such an easy way through catechisms. In...

It's week two of our parenting series and I couldn't think of a more INCREDIBLE way to keep the fun going than to have David Thomas and Sissy Goff on the show! They are some of my all-time favorite authors on parenting, and we're diving into the topic of raising capable kids in a world full of worry and anxiety. We look to the questions we as parents often have, such as, "How do I prepare my child...

Hi friends! Welcome to the kickoff of our mini parenting series here on the podcast. So giddy to be bringing you gospel-centered, highly relatable, and immensely encouraging episodes on the topic of mothering and discipleship. The theme of this four week series is: "We water and God gives the growth." In today's episode, we're starting things off with Tara's testimony of motherhood, a look into a...

In this episode of Truth Talks, Tara is sitting down with her sweet friend, Christian Bevere to talk all about praying for your future husband. Together, they bring a compassionate and faith-filled conversation about what it's like to wait and long for a husband. How do we keep the faith in our relationship status when we're discouraged? How do we make the most of our waiting season? Does praying...

What do you do when life feels like it's unraveling? We've heard it said before: "God will use this for your good and His glory." But what if your season is filled with suffering, grief, and it feels like it'll never end? Well, my friend Kirby Kelly just released her newest book, "The Fabric of Hope" and it's all about this. Her testimony is raw, powerful, and honest -- and it all points to a God...

Friends! I (Tara) couldn't be more thrilled to be back behind the mic. Truth Talks with Tara is officially back after a few months away on sabbatical and I can't wait to tell you about what the Lord did during that restful break. It was so needed to refresh my spirit and vision for this show. So pull up a chair, put in your earbuds, and let me chat your ear off with some personal updates, but also...

This episode isn't "goodbye" forever... just a "see-you-later" for now. Join Tara for a quick, heartfelt episode as she shares why she decided to take a break from the podcast. You'll hear her honest thoughts about rest, why stepping back is important for God to move, when the podcast will return, and some fun news about the future of the podcast in 2026. Tara will still be around on Instagram and...

With Christmas just one week away, consider this episode your invitation to pause, exhale, and remind yourself of what truly deserves your attention and affection this time of year. Amy Lowe, a fellow wife, mom, and follower of Christ, is joining us to talk about how to ditch the unrealistic expectations of the season, let go of pressure and aesthetic, simplify around what matters, and enjoy this...

You're in for a treat with today's episode! Mother of 10, Abbie Halberstadt, is on the podcast to kick the cultural narrative of motherhood "not being "worth it because it's hard" to the curb and replacing it with lasting gospel hope. We talk about how to still show up when you're weary, seeing fruit in our children's faith (and ours) in the mundane rhythms of discipleship, and so much more. Get y...

When I tell you this is a book I couldn't put down, I mean it! Co-authors and friends, Peter Greer and Jill Heisey are joining me on the podcast to talk all about how Christian leaders lose their way and how to avoid it ourselves. No matter how you lead in your life, we talk practically and biblically about how to avoid temptations, distractions, and pressures as believers and live a life of integ...

Ready for a radical shift in your marriage and discover the Christ-centered relationship you've always longed for? I don't think we've ever had a more honest episode, and that's thanks to Ann Wilson. She's a wife, mother, marriage coach, and author and we're talking all about how to speak life over your husband when the temptation is to nag and yell. We dig into how to encourage, build up, repair...

Tara's dear friend and the internet's big sister when it comes to Christ-centered health, wellness, and motherhood, Jordan Lee Dooley is gracing us with her presence on the podcast and we couldn't be more excited! Inspired by her latest project, Jordan is here to talk with Tara all about what it looks like to get back to God's good design for our bodies in a world of wellness trends, quick fixes,...

When a child feels left out, makes a mistake, or is called a name that hurts their heart, how can they know their true identity? Bestselling author, spoken-word artist, and sister in Christ, Hosanna Wong reveals that you aren’t defined by what you’ve done or what others think—you’re defined by what God says about you. This isn't just a conversation about how to help your little ones anchor them in...

Fiery and full of faith - that is my friend, Toni Collier. She's here to talk about building community when all you want to do is hide, how to accept God's gift of help from others when it feels like the hardest thing, finding friendships that go beyond the surface, healing from past hurts, and so much more. You'll laugh, cry, and say "Whoa, that's good!" all throughout this episode, I promise. To...

The Bible is for you - it really is! If you've ever felt intimidated by Scripture, overwhelmed where to start, or stuck in stale patterns of approaching it, listen to this conversation with Amanda Williams - cofounder of She Reads Truth. She is a joy, a voice of wisdom, and inspiration to increase our love and knowledge of Jesus and His Word. Get your copy of "The Bible Is For You." Couple that wi...

You clicked on this episode because there's a part of you (a very human part of you) that aches for clarity on body image and what God says about our good design. If you've ever asked questions like, "How can I feel free from body image struggles?" or "What does God have to say about my body and soul?" then you're in the right place. Author, podcaster, mother, wife, and friend, Lisa Whittle, is ba...

As the seasons change, don't miss this encouraging, thoughtful, and informative episode with Amanda Dykes -- all about how to teach our littlest ones to be "wonder-spotters" and notice God through the big and small things around us. Amanda is a mom of multiple children, author, and follower of Christ, and is sharing so many tangible and biblically-rooted ways to take the overwhelm out of sharing t...

One of my dearest friends, Emma Mae McDaniel, is BACK on the podcast and I know this episode is going to bring a smile to your face and heart! We're celebrating Emma's new book and talking about how to follow God in the "middle" moments of life, what to do when we feel like "too much" for people, bold faith over comfortable faith, and so much more. Get a copy of Emma's new book, The Girl In The Mi...