Truth Talks with Tara

Looking for a simple and straightforward method to studying God's Word? The S.O.A.P method has been around forever for good reason - it is easy to remember, simple to implement, and great for keeping us all accountable to read God's Word everyday. Today, we're diving into what each letter of the acronym means, how to apply it, and Tara's favorite bible study resources to make the method even smoot...

"No" is not a bad word. "No" is just as productive as "yes." Today's conversation is an honest look into how Tara has been slowing down, learning to give her best "yes" and "no", and making the most of her time. This conversation is rooted in Ephesians 5:5-17 so grab your headphones and tune into the conversation for practical, biblical encouragement. For more on God's will and biblical decision m...

Life in Christ doesn't have to be dull or boring. You can enjoy the simple joys of life without idolizing them! Rachel Awtrey is joining me today to talk about our favorite things in categories like makeup, motherhood, faith, books, home, and more. Buckle up for a lighthearted but jam-packed episode! Linkable Products Mentioned: Rare Beauty Liquid Blush / Merit Beauty Bronzer Stick / Elf Eyebrow G...

This decision has been a year in the making, something God has been stirring within me for awhile. I'd invite you to listen in as I share why we (my husband and I) made this decision and the reasoning behind it. Please know that this is not my attempt at telling you what to do with your family or social media, but simply a call to give you an inside look into our personal life and an invitation to...

Co-leaders of the social media "sensation", Her True Worth, and some of my best friends, are on the show today! Join Brittany, Cass, and I for a conversation about how God redeems our story, the beauty of our brokenness, asking for help, and how to surrender striving. Grab a copy of There's Beauty in Your Brokenness devotional: https://www.hertrueworth.com/beauty Follow Her True Worth on Instagram...

I'm sure you've been told to "stop striving" a time or two before. But what if we pushed back on that? In today's episode, we're talking about the difference between holy striving and worldly striving. If you want to be equipped in biblical perseverance, obedience, and how to seek after the God-things of life, tune in. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by Faithful Counseling. Give online...

Have you ever read a verse, passage, or book of the Bible and wondered if it applied to you? Have you ever felt stumped over how to actually live out a Bible verse? Look no further! Tara's diving into the two different types of passages - descriptive and prescriptive - and how to know the difference so you can read God's Word confidently and apply it to your life starting TODAY. Verses mentioned f...

Tara's cousin, Natalie, is joining us on the podcast to answer some of the most asked questions in life... Is it possible to have balance in life? How can I prioritize what matters most when life is so busy? To the moms at work or in ministry, how do we fight against the nagging mom guilt? Connect with Natalie and grab her book here: https://www.natalieaman.com/ This episode is sponsored by/brough...

Buckle up because we're going there - mom guilt, pursuing your passions, and how to not lose yourself in the process with Ashlee Gad, author of "Create Anyway." If you're like me, and looking for some clarity and freedom in the sometimes fogginess of motherhood, this is for you. Grab your copy of "Create Anyway" and connect with Ashlee: https://www.ashleegadd.com/book -- This episode is sponsored...

Someone pinch me! Christy Nockels, one of my favorite worship artists and leaders, is here today and you're going to want to listen to every word. Grab your headphones and get ready for encouragement on: how to not grow weary in doing good, finding the "glorious in the mundane", and finding contentment in Christ. Connect with Christy here: https://www.christynockels.com/ Listen to "This is the Hou...

Daniel, Tara's editor of Surrender Your Story, also associate publisher for Nelson Books, is on the podcast today! You're not going to want to miss this conversation - all about how Daniel discovered Tara, what it was like editing SYS, what he wished more people knew about this industry, and so much more. -- Have you gotten your copy of Tara's new book, "Surrender Your Story" yet? Click here to gr...

To the current mama or someday mama who is new to motherhood, this is for you. Laura Wifler, author and co-founder of Risen Motherhood, is joining us for a conversation about how the gospel brings hope to becoming a new mom and the overwhelm that comes with that. We're also confronting social media comparison as a new mom and how to combat that in a biblical way. Connect with Laura and grab a copy...

Get ready for some truth because, Chelsea Hurst, dear friend and co-author of Marriage Minded with her husband, is on the podcast today! Chelsea and I candidly (and honestly) share the behind-the-scenes of our relationship mistakes, why we should be "marriage-minded" in dating, and some important questions to ask in your dating relationships. Grab a copy of "Marriage Minded" here: https://www.zond...

Where are my graduates at? Whether you're celebrating the closed chapter of middle school, high school, or college - this is for you. Grab your headphones and tune in wherever to get encouragement for closing a chapter and moving forward in faith with Jesus into the next, even when it's unknown. -- Grab your copy of Tara's book, "Surrender Your Story" for more encouragement on how to trust God wit...

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In honor of Mother's Day, I asked some of the moms I look up to most in my life to share a short paragraph of wisdom with you. Listen in for gospel centered advice, wisdom, and lessons learned from moms with newborns to moms with married children and grandchildren. Praying you leave encouraged and uplifted, no matter where you are at in your journey - not yet a mother, but desiring to someday, pre...

Whether you're a journaler or not, I hope this episode encourages you to get honest with God and find yourself in HIM! My good friend, Jennifer Dukes Lee, author and acquisitions editor for Bethany House Publishers, is joining us on the podcast to talk about her new journal, "Stuff I'd Only Tell God" thats out in the world today. We want to have a conversation with you today about what it means to...

Trigger warning: We briefly mention abuse, miscarriage, and loss. What's the difference between happiness and joy? What do we do when life is too hard to handle? How do we reclaim our joy when life has knocked us down? Nicole Jacobsmeyer, author of "Take Back Your Joy" is sharing with us her vulnerable testimony of loss, abuse, and healing to point us to the hope and joy we have in Christ, regardl...

Rebecca George is joining us on today's episode to encourage us all to do the thing that God has created us for. Inspired by her new book, Do the Thing: Gospel Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl, we're chatting about how to figure out what God has created us to do, what "things" we're gifted at doing, and how to not compare our journeys to others. If you want practical enco...

I posted an Instagram reel a few months ago and now it has almost 1 million views. Why? All because I wore overalls to church. Tune in as Tara unpacks what the Bible says about women wearing pants to church, conviction vs. preference, modesty, and much more. Enter the Hosanna Revival Bible giveaway! HR and I are teaming up to give one of you one of their new, leather note taking bibles (NLT editio...

There's a percentage of people who believe Easter to be a pagan holiday and one that Christians shouldn't partake in. Join Tara as she talks about the history behind the word "Easter" and how Christians should respond and celebrate. Have you gotten your copy of Tara's new book, "Surrender Your Story" yet? Click here to grab your copy: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/surrenderyourstory/ Connect with...

Ever wondered how to actually read the Bible in context? What are some clues or things to look for when reading? Join Tara today as she shares a few tips for reading the Bible, straight from chapter 9 of her new book, Surrender Your Story, available now anywhere books are sold or click here! https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/surrenderyourstory/ Connect with Tara on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/misst...

A peek behind the scenes of what it's like working with a literary agent to publish a book! Join Tara and her agent, Teresa, to talk about what the publishing process looks like and a never-before-seen look into what it was like creating "Surrender Your Story" from the ground up. Grab your copy of Surrender Your Story here or anywhere books are sold! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Back with an another bonus episode -- this time from chapter two of the audiobook of Surrender Your Story. Grab your copy today (links to the hardcover and Audible versions there). https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/surrenderyourstory/ Make sure to leave a rating and review (even if that's just a star rating or a few words) on Amazon or other retailers! You don't even have to finish the book to leave...

Surrender Your Story: Ditch the Myth of Control and Discover Freedom in Trusting God is out in the world! Grab your copy today anywhere books are sold. If you're already reading and loving this message, please leave a rating and review on Amazon. It doesn't have to be a book report length - just a few sentences or words about what God is teaching you would be so helpful. Once we hit 50 and beyond,...