Truth Talks with Tara

This is a first for Truth Talks with Tara! We have not one but TWO guests joining us on the show, Michelle Myers and Somer Phoebus, business partners and best friends.   Michelle and Somer founded "She Works His Way", a Christian ministry to disciple working women in God's truth. Today, they're on the show to talk about their newest book and some of the hot topics they cover: defining success by G...

Tara's sister and friend, Sadie Roberston Huff, is on the podcast today and we're praising Jesus for her new book that just launched today, "Who Are You Following?", all about pursuing Jesus in a social-media obsessed world.   Tune into this sister chat that will leave your heart challenged, encouraged, and convicted. Hear Sadie's personal testimony with social media and fame, some practical bound...

If you're anything like me, you've questioned a time or two whether you're really saved. If when you die, you will go to heaven with Jesus or not. This is a natural feeling that we all have, so today on the show, we're diving into what God's Word says about it.   Abby Houston is an online encourager, nanny, social media manager, and talented singer. In this conversation, she is sharing with us wha...

Introducing one of the warmest and encouraging conversations on the show with Jennifer Dukes Lee: farm girl, wife, mama, literary agent, and author. Jennifer is the author of "Growing Slow: Lessons on Unhurrying Your Heart from an Accidental Farm Girl", and today, we're talking about just that.   If you've ever felt like you were "behind" in life... if you've ever felt like you're growing too slow...

It's time for part two of my conversation with Lindsey Maestas! If you missed last week's episode, tune into part one now!   In this episode, we finish our conversation on how to prepare your heart for marriage while also giving encouragement to the single girl who desires marriage. We'll answer questions like, "How do I serve and wait well while not wasting my singleness?"   Follow Lindsey on Ins...

Lindsey Maestas, founder of The Wife Project, is joining us on the podcast to talk about how to prepare our hearts for marriage and answering this question we all have: "Is he 'the one'?" Tune into this episode, part one, and get ready for the second part of our conversation where we dive more into encouragement for those who are single and desiring marriage someday.   Follow Lindsey on Instagram:...

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Does the thought of figuring out Bible translations make your head spin? In today's episode, Tara answers some popular questions she gets in her DM's and emails, such as, "What translation should I read? Is there one that's better than the others? How do I figure out which translation is true and right and not heretical?"   Tune in as we talk about the different types of translations, how they dif...

Philippians 4:6 says, "Do not be anxious for anything." Easier said than done, right? Our world is riddled with anxiety and we all have our own personal struggles with it as well.   So, in today's episode, Tara walks us through the biblical model for fighting the war against anxiety, practical tips you can implement today and much more. Tune in for verse breakdowns on popular passages on anxiety l...

Kristen Clark, co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries, is on the show today to talk about their newest book, "Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story."   Do you have unfulfilled longings? Unanswered prayers? Do you struggle to trust God with things don't go your way and in your timeline? This is a must-listen to episode where we have a conversation about what it l...

Have you ever thought that theology is just for pastors, teachers and your favorite Instagram influencers? Think again! Amy Gannett, Bible teacher and newly published author, is joining us on the show today to talk about how we can ALL be theologians - knowing who God is, the doctrines of His Word and how to understand the Word.   Her book, "Fix Your Eyes" is all about how our study and knowledge...

BONUS EPISODE! My awesome friend, Luke LeFevre is here on the show to talk about what God's Word says about "consecration" - the call on our lives and God's Heart on the matter.   To celebrate Consecrate 2021, the first annual conference in Dallas, TX, on October 15-16th, Luke and I are having a conversation about God's Old Testament call to be "consecrated", holy and set a part. Practically, we t...

Ruth Chou Simons, author and artist, is here to help us stop the endless cycle of striving and live in the light of God's grace. Our world is brainwashed by the idea that we have to "do, do, do" to find our identity. To run ourselves ragged by achieving all of the awards or finding our worth in our following count or success. But that is the opposite of Jesus' true gospel.   This gentle yet challe...

God made you to be you on purpose for a purpose! Top ranking podcast host, author, mother and mentor, Jamie Ivey, joins us on the show today to talk about her new children's book, "God Made You to Be You", releasing today - October 5th!   This heartwarming and encouraging episode is for anyone and everyone. Join us as we talk about our unique purposes in Christ, why God made us to be us and no one...

Who's ready for a heart-to-heart? I'm sitting down for a solo episode today, sharing the big news: that my husband and I are expecting our first baby! 👶🏼 Although a surprise and "not part of the plan", we are unbelievably excited and blessed!   In this episode, I'm sharing an exclusive, behind the scenes look at how the first and second trimester has been in my pregnancy and also what God has be...

Political drama and division aren't new issues, but they seem more apparent than ever. Through a global pandemic, political elections and more, we've seen more division and heartache than ever. And it's not just affecting the world but also the unity and love between God's church and people.   Whitney Lowe of Scribble Devos is joining us today to talk about how we as Christians should respond to p...

You may have heard of The Heart of Dating before. In today's episode, we're joined by its founder and leader, Kait Warman!   Join Tara and Kait as they talk about how to deal with heartbreak from a Biblical perspective, how to have hope through breakups, date again with confidence and more. We pray this conversation is encouraging, hopeful and challenging in the best ways as you navigate this thin...

7 time best-selling author, Lisa Whittle, is blessing us with her beautiful presence on the podcast today! Lisa is beauty and grace personified and just oozes practical, Biblical wisdom throughout this episode.   Join us as we talk about what it looks like to put Jesus over everything in our lives, how to drown out the distractions of the world and also dismantle idols that may be vying for 1st pl...

Whether you're a stay at home, employed at a 9-5, college student or online influencer, this conversation is for you! We're joined by Kahlea Nicole, business coach and fellow sister in Christ, to talk about how to live a productive life, avoid burnout and work for God's glory.   In a culture that promotes the constant "hustle" and working for our own kingdoms and glory, we are called to something...

It's no secret that social media is a tricky place to navigate... especially as Christians. Mikella Van Dyke, theology teacher and founder of Chasing Sacred, joins us on the show once again (can someone say returning guest?!) to talk about the importance of using discernment on social media.   Other topics like jealousy, comparison and "glory-stealing" are all a part of the conversation as well. T...

You asked... we answered! One of the most popular questions I get asked over on Instagram is about "modesty." This term tends to furrow our brow or leave a sour taste in our mouths. Maybe you believe that modesty is wearing only floor length skirts and covering your head. Maybe you believe that modesty is toxic.   Either way, Allyson Golden, of Words are Golden, and I are here to bring us back to...

Coming at you with a slightly different episode than we're used to, but boy is it an encouraging one! Today, we're joined by Ashley and Amanda of Rosey Times Two. They are a sister-duo based in Florida who love to share functional workouts and balanced lifestyle online. It's hard to find fitness and health accounts that have a healthy philosophy when it comes to working out, eating well and just g...

The choice is ours: whether we will be steadfast and immovable, or wavering and uncertain in our faith. Maddie, also known as Maddie Joy on Instagram and socials, is joining us to bring a word that God has placed heavy on her heart over the last few years. Steadfast is meant to be a defining characteristic of a Christ follower, and yet oftentimes, we are the opposite. The trials, struggles and tem...

The long awaited episode... an episode with my brother, Lee! Today, we sat down to record what God has been stirring in my brother's heart: Who is Jesus to you? Is He just an influential figure in my life or is He "preeminent"?   Lee wears many hats in his life, but one of my favorite things about him is his love for the Lord, the Bible and communicating it! He's a gifted speaker and uses his tale...

Who's approval are you living for? Man or God?   Mariela Rosario, spoken word artist, writer, speaker, wife and mama, is joining us in today's episode to give us the encouraging pep talk we all need. It's all too easy to live for the approval of others and make decisions based out of fear, not freedom. It's all too easy to live without direction, unsure of our purpose in life. But in this conversa...