Best Tarasun Podcasts (2024)

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Our Family Is Growing! + Big Life Updates 30:01

5d ago30:01

30:01

Spilling some big news on the podcast today... we're pregnant with baby #2! God is so good and kind and we are so ecstatic! In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing behind the scenes of what the first trimester has looked like, some of the challenges and joys of this pregnancy, and more life updates. Pull up a seat. You're more tha…

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Unplug and Steward Your Phone Well with Joey Odom 44:05

15d ago44:05

44:05

We may be "stepping on some toes" with this conversation, but with all of the love and grace and hope of the gospel. Let's face it: Our relationship with our phones is a complex one. Joey Odom is a breath of fresh air and wisdom here to explore how technology has shaped us, practical strategies to prioritize relationship with people and Jesus over …

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Put These On Your Summer Bucket List! 33:16

21d ago33:16

33:16

Inspired by an old bucket list from 2017 I found, this episode is all about who we become in Christ this summer and less about what we do. Whether you're by the pool, at your cubicle, doing laundry, running kids around, or anything in between, I'm sending encouragement straight to your earbuds about six things and Scriptures I'm focusing on in this…

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Hope In the Midst of Infertility, Miscarriage, and Growing Your Family 48:07

29d ago48:07

48:07

Whether you're facing infertility, recurrent miscarriages, or looking at the pieces of your life and thinking, "God, this is not how I thought this would happen", our prayer is that this episode instills hope, empathy, and truth into your life. The journey can be heavy as you look around and see everyone growing their family when you can't, or when…

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How To Quit The Cycle of Bad Habits and Sin 38:29

1M ago38:29

38:29

Have you ever felt hopeless or discouraged, stuck in your loop of habitual sin or shame? We've all been there, but we don't have to stay there. If you've ever thought that you couldn't possibly break free from your secret sin or live any different than you are now, you're in the right place. Kirby Kelly, great friend of mine and new author of "You …

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Make the Most of Your Summer: Growing and Planting with God 18:06

1M ago18:06

18:06

If you want to maximize your summer for all its worth, you're in the right place. Join me as I pull up to the mic and we talk one-on-one about how to grow AND rest in Christ this summer. Let this episode be your gentle reminder that not all seasons are for harvesting and producing - some, like summer, are for preparation, rest, and nurturing. With …

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4 Things I'm Letting Go Of 30:37

2M ago30:37

30:37

Honesty hour? I'm tired. Not just physically, but spiritually. And something that has been keeping me tired is the undue pressure and expectation I've been self-imposing. But I'm ready to live freer and lighter - and I can bet you want that life too. In today's episode, let's talk about four things I'm letting go in my day to day life and how I've …

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Worried About The Future? Listen to THIS! 35:02

2M ago35:02

35:02

Who's ready for some serious talk? I'm shedding some light on the past six months and how I've been doing personally and what's been going on in our family - highs, lows, joys, anxieties, and more. My mom gave me one of the greatest pieces of advice about living presently and not worrying about the future, and I wanted to share it with you and how …

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The Key To Stopping Your Negative Thoughts From Spiraling with Dwell Differently 30:28

2M ago30:28

30:28

You don't have to keep spiraling. Negative thoughts do not have to own you. If you've ever been caught in a trap of toxic thoughts or have ever struggled to dwell and meditate on God's Word with the noise around you, you're going to want to download and listen to this episode ASAP. Vera Schmitz, of Dwell Differently, is on the show to talk about ho…

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When A Friendship Ends: Forgiving, Moving On, and Healing 34:38

2M ago34:38

34:38

No one talks about how hard friendship breakups are. I'm getting vulnerable and real, sharing a friendship breakup story that is still so tender. If you've ever been hurt by a friend, lost a friendship, or don't know why someone cut you out of their life and what to do about it now... this episode is for you. We're getting real about what the Bible…

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How Your Story Fits Into God's Story with Courtney Doctor 37:50

3M ago37:50

37:50

Calling all Bible nerds! This episode with my sweet friend, Courtney Doctor, director at The Gospel Coalition and author, is a little silly, and a lot packed with theological truths in an understanding way. If you've ever wondered how to read God's Word as a whole story, or how you fit into God's story (and how that's a good thing), you're going to…

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Don’t Do This When Reading the Bible! 45:18

3M ago45:18

45:18

Throwing it back to three years ago on the podcast when I interviewed one of my favorite friends, Gretchen Saffles of Well-Watered Women. If you've ever thought, "What the heck do I do with what I just read in God's Word?" or "I'm always so confused reading Scripture", then this is for you. This throwback conversation has no shortage of practical t…

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Getting Unstuck, Friendships That Last, and Living Truly Happy with Jeanine Amapola 37:51

3M ago37:51

37:51

We all want to be happy and healthy, right? But how do we find our way there when the world tells us one thing, and God tells us another? Jeanine Amapola, author and podcaster, is with me today to remind you that you're not alone in your sin cycles, addictions, or shame. We're here to tell you that the happy and healthy life you long for is found i…

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Finding Purpose In Your Unwanted Season with Ruth Chou Simons 38:00

3M ago38:00

38:00

Who else feels disappointed in their "right now" season? Our daily grind, our relationships, our progress (or lack thereof)... the list goes on. We'd rather be "there" - on the other side of God's promises - rather than here, waiting for the life we long for. Ruth Chou Simons knows all about that and she's here to tell us to lean in to the "not yet…

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Raising Godly Kids In A Secular Culture with Melissa Kruger 39:54

4M ago39:54

39:54

Every parent worries about this: How are we supposed to raise godly children in a secular age? Some people even fear having kids in the first place for fear of the cultural pressures and challenges they may face. That's why Melissa Kruger wrote her book, Parenting with Hope. Whether you're a young parent, a parent to teenagers or adults, or in betw…

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Not My Will, But Yours Be Done 23:13

4M ago23:13

23:13

Ever feel like Jesus' words, "Not my will, but Yours be done" are too good to be true? Like, that's easy for Jesus to say, but not us? Short and sweet, Tara is sitting down solo to prepare our hearts for this Easter week. Tune in for practical truths and mind-blowing biblical takeaways on Jesus' sacrifice and surrender for you, and how we too can p…

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Habits and Liturgies For a Christ-Centered Home with Justin Earley 41:37

4M ago41:37

41:37

The everyday moments of life can often feel monotonous and unimportant. This can be tricky for those of us who are trying to center their home in the gospel. How can we lean into spiritual formation in ordinary family habits? Justin Whitmer Earley is here to bring the fire. He's a lawyer, author, speaker, husband, and dad to four boys. You'll have …

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Be The Light and Find The Light in a Dark World with Allyson Golden 34:47

4M ago34:47

34:47

Are you tired of how dark the world feels? Do you feel overwhelmed by your call to be the light when evil seems to be winning at every turn? Have you wondered how you're supposed to make a difference for Christ? Tara's dear friend, Allyson Golden, is back on the show to unpack what it looks like to be the light that God has called you to, how to no…

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My Book Just Turned One! What God's Done, What I've Learned, and What's Inside 36:21

4M ago36:21

36:21

It's time to cut the cake to celebrate my book, "Surrender Your Story's" first birthday and all God has done. With hundreds of reviews, thousands of lives changed, and the kingdom advanced... all I can say is that it's a God thing. For this episode, I (Tara) am sitting down to candidly and honestly share what the last year of life has looked like w…

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Do Shame and Pain Ever Go Away? with Mariela Rosario 41:44

5M ago41:44

41:44

Mariela, from She Speaks Fire, is bringing the fire to the podcast today. We can all name areas of shame and regret in our lives, but how many of us can say we have broken free from those shackles? In this conversation, join Tara and Mariela for poetic and practical conversation about abandonment, people-pleasing, how to identify our shame, run tow…

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An Intentional Lent Season For The Christian Woman 32:32

5M ago32:32

32:32

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 i…

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You're Worth More Than You Know: A Conversation About Identity in Christ with Laney Rene 43:30

5M ago43:30

43:30

Who am I? Everyone is asking this question. Is our identity in our occupation, education, relationship status, or even failures? Laney Rene - wife, mom, worship leader, and author - is here to talk about this because she has lived this. This is a sweet and compassionate conversation for those who are struggling with changes in life and seasons that…

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What Is "Deconstruction" and How Is It Dangerous To Our Faith? with Alisa Childers 37:42

5M ago37:42

37:42

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 …

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25 Lessons I've Learned On My 25th Birthday 49:31

6M ago49:31

49:31

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 S…

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Realistic Ways to Include God In Your Daily Routine 33:44

6M ago33:44

33:44

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…

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A Juicy Q&A: Birth Control, Unanswered Prayers, and More 46:00

6M ago46:00

46:00

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, t…

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Here's Why You Must Fight for the Unborn with Sami Parker 40:21

6M ago40:21

40:21

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. Lis…

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Here's What You CAN Control: Show Up For the Life God's Given You 26:32

7M ago26:32

26:32

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…

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10 Questions To Ask If You Want To Grow With God In The New Year 25:37

7M ago25:37

25:37

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? Y…

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#4: The One Thing You Can Count on This Christmas: Expecting Jesus 30:55

7M ago30:55

30:55

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 …

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#3: How to Host With The Heart of Jesus with Shawna, Tara's Mother-In-Law 38:46

7M ago38:46

38:46

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 spa…

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#2: When Christmas Doesn't Feel Joyful: How to Have Hope In the Middle of the Hard 28:46

7M ago28:46

28:46

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, an…

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#1: How to Make Room for Jesus This Christmas & Giveaway! 36:43

8M ago36:43

36:43

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 …

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Replace Discontentment with Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Episode 29:14

8M ago29:14

29:14

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 o…

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You Can Be Free from P*rn and Sexual Sin with John-Michael Bout and Jacob Vaulk 38:24

8M ago38:24

38:24

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 …

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When You Feel Weak, God Doesn’t with Emily Jensen 36:46

8M ago36:46

36:46

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 lif…

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How To Not Settle and Find God's Best with Madi Prewett Troutt 46:21

9M ago46:21

46:21

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 i…

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Will God Really Work ALL THINGS For My Good? with Heidi Anderson 41:21

9M ago41:21

41:21

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…

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There's Hope In Your Suffering with Dr. Curt Thompson 29:30

9M ago29:30

29:30

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 i…

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How to Find a Mentor and Be a Mentor with Tiffany Daniels 29:48

9M ago29:48

29:48

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…

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A Non-Overwhelming Way to Teach Your Kids about Jesus with Micah Loop 39:43

10M ago39:43

39:43

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 powerfu…

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What if I Don’t WANT to Read the Bible? with Kristen Wetherell 33:18

10M ago33:18

33:18

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 powe…

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Break Ups, Regrets, and Body Confidence with Christian Bevere 34:41

10M ago34:41

34:41

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 wit…

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How God Leads Us Through Life's Ups and Downs with Ruth Chou Simons 39:00

10M ago39:00

39:00

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 yo…

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There's A Reason For For Your Season: Growing Where You Are 29:07

11M ago29:07

29:07

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.…

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Fall Pep Talk: 10 Truths to Carry You 34:13

11M ago34:13

34:13

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 ba…

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When It's Hard to Be a Christian with Zach Windahl 32:24

11M ago32:24

32:24

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 "em…

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The S.O.A.P. Method: A Simple Bible Study Method 27:24

11M ago27:24

27:24

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 b…

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Giving God Your Best "Yes" and Making the Most Of Your Time 32:12

11M ago32:12

32:12

"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 encourageme…

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Summer Favorites: What We're Loving with Rachel Awtrey 55:14

12M ago55:14

55:14

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 …

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