Truth Talks with Tara
Truth Talks with Tara is a Christian podcast hosted by best-selling author and speaker Tara Sun. Each episode is devoted to helping listeners know, love and live God's Word, making Scripture feel less complicated and more approachable. Tara talks with friends and guests about real-life topics such as faith, relationships and motherhood. The conversations are honest and practical, offering biblical advice for everyday life.
Episodes
Seasons Change, But He Remains: How to Glorify God In Your Right-Now Season
Welcome back or welcome here if it's your first time listening to Truth Talks with Tara! In today's episode, Tara is sitting down with honest reflections on fall and what changing seasons look like for their family, but also changing seasons in our faith. We're diving into Psalm 90 and what it means to "number our days", be present in our days, and make the most of every moment with God's glory in
When You're Struggling to Trust God's Timing with Kaci Nicole
If you're struggling to trust God's timing, this episode is for you. Perhaps you've been told, "Oh, just trust God. His ways are so much better", but frankly - that advice has stung. When you're in the middle of disappointment, a prolonged waiting season, or holding onto unanswered prayers and dreams, what do we do?
Tara's good friend, Kaci Nicole, is gracing us with her beautiful spirit on the
Cultivating a Close-Knit Relationship with God with Elizabeth Santelmann
How do we cultivate a closeness with God, especially when our hands and lives are full? A sweet friend of Tara's, Elizabeth Santelmann, is on the show today. It's a gentle, encouraging, and lighthearted episode that we know you will LOVE. Not only are they talking about what it looks like to draw closer to God amidst distractions, but Elizabeth and Tara are also looking at the myths behind spiritu
What To Do When Life Hands You Pain with Willow Weston
You're in for a treat, friends! Willow Weston is on the podcast today and she's one of Tara's favorite people. They met when Willow invited Tara to speak at her conference and it was such a powerful night. In this episode, they laugh, go deep, and get real about the ways that God has met them in their pain. You'll hear biblical encouragement and references to what it means to run to God with your
Add These Christian Books To TBR List: What I've Been Reading and Loving Lately
In today's episode, Tara is chatting all things books! If you're an avid reader or someone who hasn't picked up a book in a minute, this episode will encourage you with some powerful, inspiring, and biblically rich reads to add to your list. Grab your headphones and let's dive into some of Tara's recents reads, some books she has read multiple times through, and some books she has her eye on next.
The Hard (But Hopeful) Truth About Postpartum with Annie Vanderheiden
It is such a joy to provide a space where we can honestly and hopefully look to Jesus in our postpartum seasons. As a mom herself, Tara has experienced postpartum first hand. It's joyful and wonderful with your sweet baby, but what not many people talk about is how hard, isolating, confusing, and hard it can be. Annie Vanderheiden is a fellow mom, sister-in-Christ, and the author of a new book all
Chronic Illness as a Christian: How God Turns Our Weakness Into a Testimony
How can we hold onto hope in the midst of autoimmune and chronic illness? In today's episode, Tara is sharing the whole story of her personal journey with fibromyalgia, from the beginning to now. Not only does she share her thirteen-year-struggle with this illness, but also how God has refined her faith through it. Spoiler alert: It's been messy at times and it would be an understatement to say th
The Mundane Moments Matter Too: Cultivating a Grace-Laced Life with Ruth Chou Simons
Does life feel a little bit "mundane" lately? Whether it's school drop-off, the routine of work, the comparison on social media, or anything else that we run into during the day, the temptation is to look around and wonder if our everyday tasks and moments really matter. Are we really making a difference for the kingdom? How does the laundry and dishes really matter in the kingdom? Ruth Simons is
A Very Special Birthday Episode: My Book Is One and Here's How I've Failed, Grown, and Seen God
Happy first birthday to "Overbooked and Overwhelmed", one of my special book babies! It's been 365 days since this book was officially launched into the world and today, we're sitting down to talk all about it. In today's episode, Tara is gushing with gratitude for you and the ways the Lord has been faithful through this message, how she personally was challenged by this theme over the last year,
Homeschool From a Christian Perspective with Jennifer Pepito
If you, like Tara, have been curious about homeschool as a Christian parent, but feel intimidated by starting, unqualified to equip your children, overwhelmed by making a decision, or unsure about next steps, this episode is a must-listen. Tara loved reading Jennifer's latest book, The Inspired Homeschool, so much that she had to have her on the show. Jennifer is a mother of 7, sister in Christ, a
"I Just Want Someone to Take Care Of Me": Remembering God as Our Father When We're Tired and Need Relief
There's a difference between being tired OF life and tired FROM life. Today's episode is a vulnerable look at what to do when we're tired from living, serving, and all of the above. Maybe you're taking care of kids, a home, working, schooling, or all of the above and you're longing for someone to take care of you. Tara's here to tenderly walk you through what it looks like for God to be your Fathe
Listen To This If You Struggle with Change with Jean Stoffer and Grace Start
It's an honor to have Jean Stoffer and Grace Start, a fabulous mother-daughter-duo, on the show. Not only are they beautiful designers (featured in their own TV show), but they're also down-to-earth sisters in Christ and they're passionately sharing their heart for relying on God when seasons change. Together, they co-authored a sweet kids book about navigating change, trusting God when things are
The Reality of Mental Health and Ministry with Tara's Friend, Bel
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
How to Have a Fruitful Summer
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
Stop Overcomplicating Community: Hospitality, The Gospel, and Friendship in Real Life with Ashlee Gadd
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
What's Reviving My Faith in a Busy and Abnormal Season
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
Creating a Morning Routine That You LOVE (And Impacts Your Faith!) with Jennifer Dukes Lee
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
The "Roommate" Phase in Marriage, Prioritizing Your Spouse, Expectations and More with Arlene Pellicane
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
Parenting Q&A: Guilt in Motherhood and Hope for Weary Moms (Parenting Series #4!)
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 e
How to Trust God With Your Kids' Salvation and The Mundane Moments of Discipleship with Lauren Groves: Parenting Series #3!
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
Raising Capable Kids in an Age of Anxiety with David Thomas and Sissy Goff: Parenting Series #2!
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
We Water, and God Grows: Part One of our Parenting Series!
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
Start Praying For Your Future Husband NOW! with Christian Bevere
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
When Life Is Unraveling, God Is Mending with Kirby Kelly
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
WE'RE BACK! The Podcast Revamp: A Refreshed Vision and Life Updates
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 is Goodbye... For Now
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.
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Christmas Isn't An Aesthetic: How to Simplify Around What Matters with Amy Lowe
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
The Pep Talk Every Mom Needs from Mother of 10, Abbie Halberstadt
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.
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Calling All Christian Leaders: Don't Miss The Point! with Peter Greer and Jill Heisey
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
How to Speak Life To Your Husband When All You Want To Do Is Yell At Him with Ann Wilson
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
Your Body Isn't A Problem To Fix... It's A God-Given Gift with Jordan Lee Dooley
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,
What God Says About You with Hosanna Wong
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
Friendships That Go Beyond the Surface: Building Deep, Godly Community with Toni Collier
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.
Intimidated By The Bible? Listen to This! with Amanda Bible Williams
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.
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The Body Image Conversation We All Need to Hear with Lisa Whittle
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
Teaching Our Kids To Be "Noticers" of God's Wonder All Around Us with Amanda Dykes
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
From Comfortable Faith to Bold Faith, Purpose in "Middle Moments" and More with Emma McDaniel
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.
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Finding Hope Again in Christ When You've Felt Let Down with Nicole Zasowski
Marriage and family counselor, sister in Christ, and friend, Nicole Zasowski is back on the podcast today and we're going there! Inspired by Nicole's newest Bible study, she graciously joins us for a real, raw, compassionate and biblically rich conversation about how joy can feel like a risk - especially when we've felt let down before. How do we trade cynicism for hope in the midst of grief, fear
Book Club Week #4: Overbooked and Overwhelmed
Here's the final week of book club! It's been such a joy to walk through this book with you in a special, sacred spot here on the podcast. In the final episode of the series, we're finishing up with chapters eight, nine, and ten: all about how to put Jesus first and feel revived in our spirit when we're tired and weary, living a more rhythmic (and less hurried) pace, and so much more.
If you're
Book Club Week #3: Overbooked and Overwhelmed
For our third week of book club, we're covering three chapters, all about: how anxiety and stress leads to overwhelm (and how to conquer that and live more like Mary in a Martha world), prioritizing God's presence when life is overwhelming and overstimulating, and not overcommitting our schedules to the point of missing Him.
My new book, "Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to Keep Up With God Wh
Book Club Week #2: Overbooked and Overwhelmed
For our second week of book club, we're recapping last week as well as diving into the next chapters - three and four. We're talking about how what we crave and give our attention to affects our spiritual health and how to reorient our priorities. And to wrap up, we're touching on identity and remembrance.
My new book, "Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to Keep Up With God When You're Just Tryin
Book Club Week #1: Overbooked and Overwhelmed (OUT NOW!)
My new book, "Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to Keep Up With God When You're Just Trying to Keep Up With Life" is out TODAY and to celebrate, we're kicking off a month-long podcast book club. Each week, we'll walk through a few chapters together, hear the raw stories of how this book came to be and reflect on what this means for our own lives. You'll need a copy of the book as we'll be calling ou
Love Your Life (Even When You Don’t Like It All The Time) with Rachel Awtrey
Returning to the show is a truly JOYFILLED (no pun intended) guest - my real life friend, Rachel Awtrey. In this episode, we laugh and shed real tears together as we talk about what joy looks like despite our circumstances. We get real and talk about what to do when we don't really like our lives, but we know that God promises good things for us. How do we hold on and see the beauty right where we
Burning Out and Breaking Down as a Christian: My Confessional & Your Invitation To Something Fun!
I have to confess something. I've broken down and burnt myself out more than I'm proud of. I've overbooked and overextended myself to the point where I've neglected my relationship with God. In today's episode, I'm sharing about those seasons and speaking to the one who feels exhausted, weary, and unsure how to keep up with God when they're just trying to keep up with life. Inspired by my upcoming
Help! What To Do When The Bible Confuses and Overwhelms You with Zach Windahl
Zach Windahl is a returning guest and friend, and I can't wait because he always is grounded in the truth in the most lighthearted and engaging way! Speaking of truth, he's here to talk about what to do with our confusion, overwhelm, or disinterest in the Bible. It's possible to go from feeling lost to actually confident in reading Scripture and Zach and I are talking about how to understand it as
Good Fruit Takes Time: How CJLA Started, Body Contentment, and More with Carly Jean Brannon
Sitting down with the one and only Carly Jean Brannon was a joy and you'll find such ease, encouragement, and inspiration from today's episode. Carly is a business owner, wife, mom, and follower of Jesus - just trying to figure it out like us too. She's sharing how she started her clothing business, how good fruit takes time in faith and life, centering a marriage around Christ, finding contentmen
Laying Down Anxiety, Picking Up Peace with Kara Stout
Whether you are stressed in the morning about the day ahead or desperate to calm your mind in the evening before bed, peace often feels elusive—and sometimes God does too. But even in the midst of life's uncertainties, God is ever present and ready to offer His comfort, if only you seek Him. Join me and my friend, Kara Stout, as we talk about our own struggle with anxiety, coming to God with our g
When God Grows Your Family: Helping Your Kids (And Spouse!) Navigate The Change of a Growing Family with Aubrey Coleman
Growing your family is one of the most exciting endeavors, but it's also full of unknowns and worries. What will our current children think and react to the change? How can we as parents handle juggling more kids to care for and prioritize a godly marriage? Aubrey Coleman, mama of three and devoted to ministry (online and off) is here to talk us through it all.
If I had one word for this conver
Make a "Bored Board" This Summer: How This Simple Practice Encourages More Present-Living
Anyone else itching to create their summer bucket list? In today's episode, I'm sharing a spin on the traditional bucket list - introducing, a bored board. More than anything, I'm craving moments to exercise creativity, hospitality, and presence with God and His people, and I'm so excited for this board to help facilitate that. You'll learn how to create your own bored board, our family's ideas, a
The Art of Naming Your Fears and Doing It Anyway in Faith with Mary Marantz
"It's already been done before. I can't start until it's perfect. What if it's too late? What will people say?" If you've ever asked those questions, you're not alone. Today's guest, Mary Marantz, understands what it's like to be paralyzed by fear and people's opinions. In this conversation, we are dismantling the lies that the enemy uses to keep us small and keep us away from making moves with G
How We Can Prepare and Protect Our Children From The Digital Age with Jacob Valk
I couldn't be more proud to have Jacob Valk, co-founder of Into the Light Ministries, return to the show. Today, we're diving into the sometimes tender, but always important conversation about raising children of integrity and how to prepare them to stand against the dangers online. If you've ever wondered how to go about these often uncomfortable conversations, we're shedding gospel-light on them
For the Moms Who Carry So Much: An Invitation to Rest with Becky Thompson
Today's episode is in honor of mamas everywhere. The ones who hold so much and are desperate for real, true, soul rest, but are not sure how to get it when so much depends on them. Becky Thompson is here on the podcast to help us connect the dots between mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical rest, what the Bible says about sitting in God's presence, the science behind our racing thoughts and
Delighting in God When Life Isn't What You Expected with Elle Cardel
After seeing her baby girl undergo back to back heart surgeries, Elle Cardel knows the struggle of delighting in God and His Word when life is not what we expected. We all find ourselves bombarded by busy schedules, overwhelmed with unexpected grief, carrying financial burdens, feeling an emptiness in our hearts and souls, and more. How do we love the life we have and take joy in Jesus and His Wor
I'm Launching a Jewelry Line: Here's What You Need To Know!
After months of design, Zoom calls, and prayer, I'm giddy to announce that I'm launching a faith-based jewelry line, starting with the Everyday Cross that will be launching on Friday, April 25th (set your alarms)! Tune into this episode to hear how this came to be, what the process was like, how to get your own cross, and so much more.
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When You're Spiraling: A Biblical Roadmap to Peace with Levi Lusko
Levi Lusko knows what it's like to spiral, and he knows how disorienting transition and change can be to a person - emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally. After a mid-life crisis that started a cycle of questioning his purpose, peace, and future, Levi realized that he was actually in a perfect position for God to lead him into greater faith. In this episode, we laugh, we go deep, and
Pressing Into Community When It's Easier to Walk Away with Hunter Beless
It starts with grace, and ends with grace. Amen? I've been dying to get Hunter Beless on the podcast and today's the day. We're digging into the sometimes ambiguous term, "God's grace", how discipleship and mentorship is not as intimidating as it sounds, and much more. In a world where social media reigns supreme and its easier to live behind our phones, this conversation is all about pressing in
Declutter Your Home AND Heart with Julia Ubbenga
How can we stop letting clutter, clamor, and things steal our joy? Julia Ubbenga has been a minimalist for years and she's here to not only debunk the lies about living minimally, but also to encourage us in the life-giving practice of decluttering our hearts to live a life rich in what matters. You'll walk away with Scripture brought to life in a delightful way, practical ways to declutter your h
Give Yourself Grace: Trusting God To Come Through For You
Back behind the microphone after having our second baby and here to share what's on my heart: giving yourself grace and falling into the arms of Grace Himself. It's been a wonderful whirlwind adjusting as a family of four and I'd be lying if I said it wasn't overwhelming at times. So, if you're feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders, exhausted, or overwhelmed by your circumstances, this
A Guide to Lent for the Christian Woman
This episode is for the girl who wants to pursue this Lent season with intentionality, not legalism, and devotion to God, not distraction. We're diving into what Lent is, it's history, some practical suggestions for how and what to fast, and so much more. If you're tired, overwhelmed, hopeful, or happy, this podcast will ignite a desire in you to increase intimacy with God and see Lent as a life-g
Calling All Control Freaks + A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
I'm in SHOCK that it's been three years since my book baby, "Surrender Your Story" launched into the world. Today, I'm sitting down behind the mic and sharing candidly and honestly about where I've struggled with surrender, but also where I've found victory in surrender. If you're struggling to trust God, feel like your expectations are left unmet, or just in a waiting season, you'll find encourag
Humility: The Solution to Anxiety, Fear, and Weakness with Dr. Joel Muddamalle
After bonding over coffee as speakers at She Speaks 2024, I knew I had to have Dr. Joel Muddamalle on the podcast! Not only is he an incredible writer, bible teacher, and speaker, but he's a gentle and loving friend and you'll hear that in today's episode. We're talking all about humility, and how often our greatest thorns teach us the greatest things about God. Joel boldly claims that humility is
Women In Ministry, Feeling Unqualified, Pride Vs. Purpose and More with Cassandra Speer
Are you ready to make moves for God and His kingdom, and yet you feel unqualified, uncertain, or unequipped for the task? Perhaps you feel uneducated or unsure about the timing or how God has gifted you. We get it. Good friend, Cassandra Speer, is back on the podcast to talk about how we are ready as we are, because God equips us. We don't hold back - gracefully bringing a conversation about women
Stop Living In Auto Pilot and Start Loving God's Life For You with Ann Voskamp
What if you were made for more than just "getting through life"? What if you could passionately live the fullest life? The good news is that these aren't just "what-if" questions - these are real realities when we experience the love of God in its fullness. The incomparable Ann Voskamp is back on the podcast to share how she's been loved back to life when it hurts, how to keep steady rhythm with J
My Unfiltered Testimony
It's been a HOT minute since I shared my testimony on the podcast, so here it is! In raw and honest fashion, you'll hear the joys, the ups, the downs, the failures, the mistakes, and the moments that I almost gave up on God in this episode. I'm sharing how I started this podcast, got into ministry, and so much more in hopes that you see someone who is constantly fighting for surrender to God, and
It's My 26th Birthday! | Lessons I've Learned Along The Way
In honor of my 26th birthday in a few days, I'm sharing 25 lessons I've learned in the last year! You'll walk away with random tidbits, practicals, and life lessons straight from Scripture. Thanks for being here, friend. YOU are a gift.
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The Secret To Unplugging and The Gift of Being Present with Hannah Brencher
The gift of unplugging is reclaiming your joy, presence, and peace. Hannah Brencher (and myself!) know what it feels like to be torn apart, distracted, overwhelmed, and overstimulated, and how often that starts with our phones and our connectivity. This conversation is full of hope for you, doable baby steps to unplug in the ways that work best for you, what Jesus says about being present, how to
For the Working Mom: My Best Tips for Working While Prioritizing Family
Where are my working moms at? I'm not gonna lie... this is a tricky tension. As mothers, we deal with guilt, pressure, comparison, and exhaustion on the regular, and that only intensifies when we work (whether from home or outside of the home). That's why I wanted to share some life-giving practical tips that I implement in my own life. My prayer is that you'll walk away from this episode with a m
Is It Time to Move On? with Lauren Vanderlinden
How do we know when it's time to move on from that relationship, friendship, or situationship? How do we know if we've been living in a pattern of bitterness? How can we walk in forgiveness? Lauren Vanderlinden is a sweet online friend, and someone whose path I have miraculously connected with (you'll hear our small-world meeting story). She's the author of a book all about moving on, healing, lea
You Can Grow with God in the New Year: Here's How!
Because it was just THAT good last year, we're replaying and resharing an episode all about entering a new year. In this episode, you'll learn a non-overwhelming, grace-filled way to approach the New Year and live with rhythm and resolution. 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 live
Become The "Gospel Mom" You Long to Be with Risen Motherhood
"Gospel mom" is a title we all want as mothers, right? But sometimes that can be easier said than done. Emily Jensen, author, wife, mother, and co-founder of Risen Motherhood, is gracing us with her presence AGAIN, but this time, we're talking about how to center our motherhood on the gospel, and not the culture around us. We answer questions like, "How do we sift through all the voices on social
A Few Of My Favorite Things: Christmas Edition
Giving you a sneak peek into what I've been LOVING lately - everything from a simmer pot and chocolate chip cookie recipe to what God has been teaching me this Advent season. You're in for a treat! This episode is full of amusing practicals, favorite products, and spiritual truths. Join me for the last episode of this Christmas miniseries and make sure to listen to the two episodes before this if
How to Make the Most Of Advent With Your Family This Year
We're a few days into Advent, but you're not too late! Jess Wolstenholm, VP of Education and Research for Minno (our family's favorite Christian streaming service for kids), is pouring wisdom into this Advent season - how to simplify Advent, intentional practices to try, and how to explain the deeper meaning of Christmas to littles. This conversation is for you and Advent is for you - a gift to ke
Overwhelmed by Christmas: Let's Talk About Treasuring Christ Over *Things*
Is it possible to enjoy the glitz, glamour, fun, and gifts of Christmas without being CONSUMED by them? It's the first day of the 3-part Christmas series here on the podcast, and I'm so excited to kick it off with a solo conversation about how to not be overwhelmed by the gift guides, budgets, you name it - and instead, behold Jesus. I'm talking to the one who feels like this year is anything but
Fighting For Thankfulness When It Seems Impossible
Thankfulness is often a FIGHT. Time to put our boxing gloves on and step into the ring with the enemy. In honor of Thanksgiving right around the corner, join me for a solo episode all about how to fight for thankfulness when gratitude feels impossible. We're talking about how gratitude and grief can coexist, scriptural thankfulness (basing it off of truth, not circumstances), practical ways to fle
Start Creating a Lasting Legacy Today with Sally Clarkson
This episode feels like a warm cup of tea! Sally Clarkson, the sweet mother-figure/mentor we all need, is on the show to give us her hard-won advice from walking with Jesus and living a well-lived life. From her lessons in Oxford, England, you'll walk away with encouragement on how to leave a lasting legacy, loving people like Jesus, how to become others-serving, gathering perspective and wisdom,
Set Your Eyes Higher When The World Drags You Lower with Whitney Lowe
What does it *practically* mean to set our eyes higher? We're told as Christians to look to Christ, but how can we do that in a world constantly bombarded with social media, headlines, negative press, and distractions? My friend (and returning guest, whohoo!) Whitney Lowe is here to talk about how to disrupt our scrolls with Jesus' truth, biblical perspective on insecurity, capacity, abundance, bu
My Tips For a Smooth Pregnancy and Preparing For Labor (A Second Time!)
I can't believe I'm making this episode! We're expecting our second baby boy in a few months (hello, third trimester!) and I wanted to share some of the practicals, along with biblical truth of course, that has sustained me through this pregnancy, as well as some ways that I'm preparing for labor and delivery. If you're currently pregnant, hoping to get pregnant, or a mom in the throws of littles,
Why You *Need* A Creative Outlet and How It's Actually Worship with Jena Holliday
Shoutout to the women who consider themselves "creatives" AND the women who don't! Did you know that creativity is woven into your DNA from God Himself? Imagine a world where your creativity is not only a way to rest and reconnect with Jesus and yourself, but an act of worship. Today's guest, Jena Holliday, is here to blow our minds and encourage us to not count ourselves out, how to find the marg
When Doing It All Is Undoing You with Alyssa Bethke
My guest and new friend, Alyssa Bethke, and I know what it feels like to unravel from trying to do it all - and I'm guessing you might relate to that feeling too. In a moment of powerful honesty, Alyssa is sharing the moment she realized how harmful "doing it all" was to her life and soul, and how to get back to a place of meeting God in our need. I cherished this episode with Alyssa and loved get
A Bible Study Method That You Can Be Confident In With Mikella Van Dyke
We're running a race to chase sacred in today's episode with my in-real-life friend, Mikella Van Dyke. If you're searching for a Bible study method that not only gives you confidence, but clarity, you'll want to tune in right now. We're unpacking the inductive Bible study method, how to determine the *right* Bible translation to read, simplifying context in Bible study, and Mikella's best tips on
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