Episodes

  • How We Can Prepare and Protect Our Children From The Digital Age with Jacob Valk

    How We Can Prepare and Protect Our Children From The Digital Age with Jacob Valk
    May 13 2025
    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 today. Into the Light Ministries was formed to equip believers with the truth about of God-given sexuality, how to find freedom from p*rn, and so much more. We're talking all about how parents can be equipped to raise children among a dangerous online climate, how to honor the Lord, how to help our children understand God's design, and what practical ways we can safeguard our technology. Parents - you're not going to want to miss this. Watch Into the Light's latest resource for families for free and connect with them online. -- OUR SPONSOR: Thank you to Glorify for sponsoring this show. Visit ⁠glorify-app.com/truthtalk⁠s right now to download the Glorify app for free. -- CONNECT WITH TARA: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Her book⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Her website⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Her discount code page⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠The free, email family⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • For the Moms Who Carry So Much: An Invitation to Rest with Becky Thompson

    For the Moms Who Carry So Much: An Invitation to Rest with Becky Thompson
    May 6 2025
    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 how to ease them, and so much more. Send this to a mom frien dand encourage her. We hope this episode provides you solace, encouragement, and Scripture to walk away with today! Grab a copy of "Healing Rest" here. -- OUR SPONSOR: Thank you to Glorify for sponsoring this show. Visit glorify-app.com/truthtalks right now to download the Glorify app for free. -- CONNECT WITH TARA: ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Her book⁠ / ⁠Her website⁠ / ⁠Her discount code page⁠ / ⁠YouTube⁠ / ⁠The free, email family⁠ / ⁠Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Delighting in God When Life Isn't What You Expected with Elle Cardel

    Delighting in God When Life Isn't What You Expected with Elle Cardel
    Apr 29 2025
    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 Word when we feel less than enthusiastic? We're answering these questions and more in today's episode. Elle is a breath of fresh air - I know you'll love this one. Grab a copy of "She Delights" - out now. -- OUR SPONSORS: Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Get 25% off your first month of Ritual for a limited time at ritual.com/truthtalks. -- Connect with Tara: Instagram / Her book / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family / Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • I'm Launching a Jewelry Line: Here's What You Need To Know!

    I'm Launching a Jewelry Line: Here's What You Need To Know!
    Apr 22 2025
    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. Save this link and grab your cross on launch day: tarasunshop.com -- OUR SPONSORS: Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Get 25% off your first month of Ritual for a limited time at ritual.com/truthtalks. -- Connect with Tara: Instagram / Her book / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family / Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • When You're Spiraling: A Biblical Roadmap to Peace with Levi Lusko

    When You're Spiraling: A Biblical Roadmap to Peace with Levi Lusko
    Apr 15 2025
    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 we unpack Scripture to help us biblically deal with anxiety, pause in Jesus' presence when life is chaotic, handle transitions and seasons you don't want to be in, and so much more. (We even talk about Disney Pixar's "Cars", so you're in for a treat.) You need a copy of Blessed Are The Spiraling! Grab yours now! -- OUR SPONSORS: Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Get 25% off your first month of Ritual for a limited time at ritual.com/truthtalks. -- Connect with Tara: Instagram / Her book / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family / Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Pressing Into Community When It's Easier to Walk Away with Hunter Beless

    Pressing Into Community When It's Easier to Walk Away with Hunter Beless
    Apr 8 2025
    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 and I promise you - you'll see the fruit. Start "Titus", the Bible study today by grabbing your copy here. -- OUR SPONSORS: Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Get 25% off your first month of Ritual for a limited time at ritual.com/truthtalks. -- Connect with Tara: Instagram / Her book / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family / Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Declutter Your Home AND Heart with Julia Ubbenga

    Declutter Your Home AND Heart with Julia Ubbenga
    Apr 1 2025
    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 heart and home, and make this a sustainable lifestyle. Preorder your copy of Julia's book here, releasing April 15th. -- OUR SPONSORS: Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Get 25% off your first month of Ritual for a limited time at ritual.com/truthtalks. -- Connect with Tara: Instagram / Her book / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family / Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Give Yourself Grace: Trusting God To Come Through For You

    Give Yourself Grace: Trusting God To Come Through For You
    Mar 25 2025
    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-giving season in preparation for Jesus' death and resurrection. -- OUR SPONSORS: Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Get 25% off your first month of Ritual for a limited time at ritual.com/truthtalks. -- Connect with Tara: Instagram / Her book / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family / Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins