Truth Talks with Tara, hosted by popular author and speaker, Tara Sun, is dedicated to helping you know, love and live God's Word. If you want to uncomplicate Scripture, or you're looking for biblical advice on life, relationships, motherhood, and anything in between, this podcast is for you. Join Tara and her friends to hear real conversations about how to live out your faith.
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Truth Talk is the Podcast of Truth By Bella. Discussing topics from being an entrepreneur, life, relationships, and lessons learned in my journey, most importantly connecting to living a Godly lifestyle. Speaking your truth is the most powerful tool you could ever have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Make a "Bored Board" This Summer: How This Simple Practice Encourages More Present-Living
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26:39Anyone 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 …
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The Art of Naming Your Fears and Doing It Anyway in Faith with Mary Marantz
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41:51"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 u…
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How We Can Prepare and Protect Our Children From The Digital Age with Jacob Valk
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38:39I 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 …
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For the Moms Who Carry So Much: An Invitation to Rest with Becky Thompson
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44:02Today'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 pre…
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Delighting in God When Life Isn't What You Expected with Elle Cardel
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39:46After 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 …
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I'm Launching a Jewelry Line: Here's What You Need To Know!
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13:12After 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. Save this li…
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When You're Spiraling: A Biblical Roadmap to Peace with Levi Lusko
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35:53Levi 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 …
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Pressing Into Community When It's Easier to Walk Away with Hunter Beless
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38:05It 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 p…
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Declutter Your Home AND Heart with Julia Ubbenga
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30:01How 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 …
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Give Yourself Grace: Trusting God To Come Through For You
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18:34Back 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, exh…
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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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Calling All Control Freaks + A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
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31:57I'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,…
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Humility: The Solution to Anxiety, Fear, and Weakness with Dr. Joel Muddamalle
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37:13After 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 thi…
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Women In Ministry, Feeling Unqualified, Pride Vs. Purpose and More with Cassandra Speer
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30:32Are 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 bac…
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Stop Living In Auto Pilot and Start Loving God's Life For You with Ann Voskamp
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49:15What 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 li…
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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…
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It's My 26th Birthday! | Lessons I've Learned Along The Way
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42:55In 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. -- OUR SPONSOR: Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!…
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The Secret To Unplugging and The Gift of Being Present with Hannah Brencher
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34:49The 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…
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For the Working Mom: My Best Tips for Working While Prioritizing Family
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38:49Where 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 i…
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Is It Time to Move On? with Lauren Vanderlinden
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38:13How 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 …
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You Can Grow with God in the New Year: Here's How!
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24:42Because 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 ma…
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Become The "Gospel Mom" You Long to Be with Risen Motherhood
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38:58"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,…
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A Few Of My Favorite Things: Christmas Edition
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37:21Giving 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 …
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How to Make the Most Of Advent With Your Family This Year
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35:18We'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 conversati…
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Overwhelmed by Christmas: Let's Talk About Treasuring Christ Over *Things*
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28:55Is 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…
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Fighting For Thankfulness When It Seems Impossible
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26:48Thankfulness 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 o…
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Start Creating a Lasting Legacy Today with Sally Clarkson
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34:25This 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 …
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Set Your Eyes Higher When The World Drags You Lower with Whitney Lowe
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36:27What 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 …
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My Tips For a Smooth Pregnancy and Preparing For Labor (A Second Time!)
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37:08I 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 t…
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Why You *Need* A Creative Outlet and How It's Actually Worship with Jena Holliday
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36:47Shoutout 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 u…
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When Doing It All Is Undoing You with Alyssa Bethke
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43:23My 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. …
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A Bible Study Method That You Can Be Confident In With Mikella Van Dyke
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37:17We'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 c…
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Tired and Burnt Out? Receive God's Realistic Rest TODAY with Jess Connolly
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37:11"Every woman I know is tired." Jess Connolly, author, podcaster, leader, and friend, wrote this words and I couldn't agree more. We're feeling fatigued, burnt out, overwhelmed, and pulled apart. Life is a lot and we're in the thick of busy seasons of life, back to school, ministry, work, and more. How do we actually receive God's gift of rest like …
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Becoming A "Word Before World" Woman with Gretchen Saffles
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45:15Most of us would say that we want to prioritize time in God's Word everyday, but that's easier said than done when life is distracting, busy, and full. Gretchen Saffles is returning to the podcast to remind us that we're not alone, but it is possible to put the Word before the world and it isn't just empty promises - we can have a life transformed …
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Hey Friend Series #4: How To Find "Your People" and Prioritize Them with Alexus Lee
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36:03It's the last episode of our "Hey Friend" series and we're closing it with a conversation about how to find life-giving friends of faith, why we can't live without them, how to prioritize community even when we're busy, and a story from Scripture that will blow your mind. Alexus Lee, another one of the incredible co-authors, is bringing light, joy,…
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Hey Friend Series #3: Doing Life With Unbelievers with Kolby Koloff
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34:26The question we're all asking is, "How do we do friendship and life with people who don't know Jesus?" How can we be the light of the world to those who haven't accepted Jesus yet? How can we be "in the world, but not of the world"? To continue on with our series on friendship to celebrate the launch of Hey Friend: 31 Journaling Devotionals on Frie…
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Hey Friend Series #2: Seasons, Reasons, and Lifetimes with Cambria Joy
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36:41One of the best pieces of advice that Cambria Joy got from her mom about friendship was, "Sometimes friendships are reasons, seasons, or lifetimes." We're coming in hot with our second episode of our "Hey Friend" series here on the podcast to celebrate the launch of Hey Friend: 31 Journaling Devotionals on Friendship (For Girls, by Girls) on Septem…
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Hey Friend Series #1: Why Isn't God Giving Me Friends?
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32:26Join me for a friendship series starting today on the podcast! It was my honor to be one of the many authors on an incredible devotional, releasing September 17th, called Hey Friend: 31 Journaling Devotionals on Friendship (For Girls, by Girls). To celebrate that, I'm inviting a few of my co-writers on this project to encourage your heart with trut…
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Answering Your Burning Questions About the Bible, Life, and More
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47:20It's that time again - time to answer your questions about the Bible, life, and so much more. In this episode, we're getting right down to it with your questions navigating postpartum, writers block and tips for using your gifts, what about divorce as a Christian, and so much more. It's a joy to sit down and be real with you, sharing my encourageme…
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Struggling with Change? You Need to Hear *This*!
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20:12No one (usually) likes change. It's often uncomfortable, leaving us wondering what's going to happen in the unknown. It throws us out of our normal routines and out of our comfort zone. As we approach the fall season where a lot of change begins - back to school, different routines - I figured it would be a great time to talk about one of the great…
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8 Simple Ways to Teach Your Littles About Jesus
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41:31It's time to move from "intimidated" to "attainable" when it comes to teaching your littles about Jesus. Trust me - I'm no expert, but I have learned a thing or two about integrating gospel-moments and the Word of God into our daily routine that has been such a blessing for everyone. In this episode, I'm sharing eight ways that Michael and I practi…
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Taking Care Of Your *Soul* When Life Feels Like A LOT
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24:26Has anyone ever told you that you are a WHOLE person? In this season of big changes and busyness, I've come to an important realization: How I'm doing physically and mentally affects my relationship with God. In this episode, we're getting personal about how I've neglected my physical and mental health and how that has affected my intimacy with God…
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Our Family Is Growing! + Big Life Updates
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31:01Spilling 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
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45:05We 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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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
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50:07Whether 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
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40:29Have 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
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20:06If 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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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*!
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35:02Who'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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