Truth Talks with Tara

There's a sweeping movement of "deconstruction" moving through our world and churches. People are leaving the church, deconstructing their faith, and dismantling everything they once believed. It's affected ex-Christian singers, ex-pastors, and celebrities alike. Maybe even your loved ones. Alisa Childers, author, podcaster, and apologist, is back on the podcast to explain what "deconstruction is"...

In honor of Tara's 25th birthday, she's rounding up the year with 25 life lessons that she's learned. This episode is filled with serious spiritual lessons, hard-won lessons, silly practical lessons, and lighthearted tips and routines. Don't miss this rich, honest, and encouraging episode. Here's to 25. Grab a copy of Tara's book, "Surrender Your Story: Ditch the Myth of Control and Discover Freed...

God is stirring something up in His people... a desire to spend more time with Him and push against the excuse that life is too busy and full. Today's episode answers the question, "How do I include God in my daily activities?", one of Tara's most popular Instagram DM's lately. Tune in as Tara breaks down a popular passage in Scripture to encourage us all how to be faithful to God daily and eleven...

You asked, Tara answered! Join Tara for this "juicy Q&A" as she answers questions on topics such as: birth control, marriage, unanswered prayers, calling vs. purpose, and so much more. For not only personal anecdotes and opinions on these topics, but encouragement from the heart of Scripture and ways you can practically live your faith out TODAY, tune in now. Thank you to everyone who submitted a...

Starting off a new year on the podcast STRONG! Sami Parker, content creator for Live Action, the largest online pro-life movement, and friend, is joining us the podcast for a loving, truthful, and grace-filled conversation. Whatever hurts, history, or questions you bring to the table, know you're welcome to this safe conversation with no shame. Listen in as Sami and Tara talk about how God defines...

Does surrendering to God actually mean we have no control? If God is sovereign like he says, then what's our role in life? If you've ever asked those questions, this episode is for you. As we enter into a new year, many of us wonder what role we have to play in life and how to plan and dream with God. In this encouraging and practical episode, Tara walks you through four things you CAN control, ho...

In this episode, you'll hear Tara share about a non-overwhelming, grace-filled way to approach the New Year and resolutions. How can we look back at this last year, learn from it, and move forward with God in a new one? How can we make plans, set intentions, and dream about our lives while still living surrendered and trusting God in the unknown? You'll hear practical truths from God's Word as wel...

Today is the LAST episode of our Advent series and inside, you'll hear the last word for the giveaway scramble. After listening to all four episodes in the series and putting together your sentence, enter it here for your chance to win over $600 in prizes: https://forms.gle/pCNyM2nQ9dwchQdr8. To get our hearts right the week before Christmas, Tara is handing out some encouragement on how to manage...

In our third episode of our Advent series, Tara's mother-in-law, Shawna, joins us to share her wisdom and encouragement on how to host with the heart of Jesus. In this extremely practical and entertaining episode, they share how to keep a "Mary heart in a Martha world", how to keep stress low when hosting, what to do if you don't have the ideal space or budget to host, and some of their favorite f...

It's episode 2/4 of our Advent series! Have you ever wondered how in the world we're supposed to be joyful during Christmas when life is hard, loss is real, and circumstances are heavy? Is this season a little heavier than normal due to loss, grief, illness, or unexpected circumstances? Tara is here to say that grace and grief are both possible, and your loss and pain are exactly why we should cel...

The podcast advent series and HUGE giveaway starts NOW! This series will be four weeks long with one episode per week all about how to prepare our hearts and homes for Jesus, how to start meaningful Christ-centered traditions, how to host on a budget and keep Christ at the center, and so much more. We're also doing a HUGE giveaway valued over $500 to say "thank you" and "Merry Christmas" to one wi...

If you're feeling discontent, dissatisfied, envious, or jealous right now... this episode is for you. In honor of Thanksgiving week, pull up a chair, put in your headphones, and listen in as Tara walks you through biblical truth and practical tools to cultivate a heart of gratitude that replaces discontentment. Learn how to base your thankfulness on Christ, not your circumstances, and find encoura...

This episode isn't your typical p*rnography conversation. John-Michael and Jacob Vaulk of Into the Light Ministries bring grace, hope, and unwavering truth to this conversation. They are the producers of an incredible crowd-funded documentary on bringing p*rnography and s*xual sin into the light to be met by God's love and transformation. And news flash: This isn't just a "guy" problem. Women stru...

If you're feeling worn, weary, or maxed out, we invite you to listen to this gentle, but powerful conversation with Emily Jensen all about the strength of God in our weakness. Emily is the co-founder of Risen Motherhood and the author of a new book all about leaning into God's enoughness when we feel spent in our work, ministry, motherhood, and life in general. Tune in as we squash the lie that we...

Friends! Welcome to Truth Talks with Tara! So thankful you're here. Who's ready for an episode all about love, dating, red flags, and finding love in Christ first (that really changes everything), with Madi Prewett Troutt? You may know her from her debut on The Bachelor. Madi is an author, speaker, and incredibly encouraging sister in Christ. Put in your headphones and listen to a conversation abo...

Cancer-survivor, author, speaker, and friend, Heidi Anderson, is on the podcast today to talk all things faith over fear. You're not alone in your questions like, "God, where are you in my bad news and circumstances?" or "You said you had a good story for me, where is it?" Listen in for biblical truth on how to hold onto faith when culture is going crazy (and you're tempted to go crazy too), how t...

Culture will say run as fast as possible away from suffering. Culture will give you a quick fix for relief. But Christ says that through suffering, we can form durable hope, an eternal perspective, and lasting community. Dr. Curt Thompson, Christian psychiatrist and author, joins Tara behind the mic to talk all things suffering. We all go through it - so why don't suffer well? Learn how to perseve...

Tiffany Daniels, founder of THERE4, a teen girl's ministry that hosts conferences and other resources, is on Truth Talks with Tara today to share her wealth of biblical wisdom and experience with us all. Whether you're a high school girl looking for mentorship or a woman beyond high school and desiring to live out the Titus 2 life and mentor others, this conversation is so good and practical. You'...

Sometimes we overcomplicate what it means to disciple our kids and raise them to know Christ. As a new mom herself, Tara agrees. It can feel intimidating and daunting to raise children to know Jesus. But today on the show, Tara is joined by Micah, her real-life friend and mom of two, who exemplifies Christ-like motherhood well in simple but powerful ways. Tune in to hear how to... teach your kids...

Truthfully? I (Tara) needed this episode too. Kristen Wetherell is joining us AGAIN on the show to share 8 ways to grow an appetite for God's Word. Whether you haven't read your Bible in so long and feel guilty, or you just don't "feel like reading", or you just don't feel like it makes a difference, this conversation is for you. Tune in for a powerful conversation on the distractions that pull us...

For every one of us who experiences shame from our past regrets and mistakes. For every one of us who struggles to heal and move on with God. For every one of us who wants to find biblical confidence in our bodies. Press play on a conversation with my friend, Christian Bevere, as we talk about all of these things and more. It's time to break up with what broke you and let God rewrite your story! G...

Following God's path isn't always so straightforward. Sometimes it's rocky, but God is always there to pave our path, walk with us, and remind us of His faithfulness. Ruth Chou Simons, mom to six, author, and artist, is joining us AGAIN on the show to practically teach us how to follow God and get to know Him deeper in the hills and valleys. Get your copy of "Pilgrim", out now: https://www.pilgrim...

The cliche is true: "Life has seasons." But what about those hard, hopeless, never-ending seasons? Whether you find yourself in a barren or plentiful season, this episode is for you. Listen in for practical encouragement on how to abide in God in the good and hard seasons, how to press into the growth God has for you here and now, and so much more. Come join the Instagram family and be a part of t...

The fall season is upon us, which means back to school, events, and all the busyness. As cozy and festive as fall and winter can be, it can also be very overwhelming. How do we keep ourselves anchored in God's truth in seasons of change and overwhelm? Tara is sharing 10 truths in this "fall pep talk" to remind you to keep your eyes on Jesus push back against hustle culture seek your identity in Ch...

This is a conversation that will surely hype you up in the faith. Zach Windahl, author, speaker, and Bible teacher, is joining Tara for a conversation all around this question: "What do we do when it feels hard to be a Christian?" Tara and Zach don't hold back in answering this, as well as discuss how to consume the right things, the dangers of "emotional social media", why people are "deconstruct...