Calling all control freaks!!! You heard that right... this week's episode is for the girl who may be holding onto her life a liiitle too tight. But that's okay, because on this episode, Mac and Kenz are joined by author, podcaster and friend, TARA SUN! Tara offers up SO much wisdom and shares how she learned to "let go and let God." So if you put yourself in ... Show More
Nov 18
How to Build Relationships That Actually Change You (The Wild Invitation Study Ep.2)
Hey FTG Fam! We're tackling Acts 2 this week and the beautiful, radical way the early church lived in community with the Holy Spirit at the center. As we go through Week 2 of The Wild Invitation Bible study, we reflect on what it truly looks like to care for one another, share li ... Show More
33m 4s
Nov 11
How to wait with the Spirit when life feels heavy (The Wild Invitation Study Ep.1)
We’re kicking off a brand new 7-week series in the Book of Acts, inspired by our Bible study The Wild Invitation! In this episode, we reflect on how waiting doesn’t have to be passive or frustrating—it can be a beautiful season of prayer, unity, and expectation when we’re led by ... Show More
40m 25s
Jun 2023
How to Find Balance and Prioritize the Right Things in Life with Natalie Aman
Tara's cousin, Natalie, is joining us on the podcast to answer some of the most asked questions in life... Is it possible to have balance in life? How can I prioritize what matters most when life is so busy? To the moms at work or in ministry, how do we fight against the nagging ... Show More
30m 16s
Jul 2023
Stop Striving After the Wrong Things
I'm sure you've been told to "stop striving" a time or two before. But what if we pushed back on that? In today's episode, we're talking about the difference between holy striving and worldly striving. If you want to be equipped in biblical perseverance, obedience, and how to see ... Show More
22m 51s
Aug 2023
When It's Hard to Be a Christian with Zach Windahl
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, ... Show More
32m 24s
May 2023
Listen To This If You're A New Mom with Laura Wifler
To the current mama or someday mama who is new to motherhood, this is for you. Laura Wifler, author and co-founder of Risen Motherhood, is joining us for a conversation about how the gospel brings hope to becoming a new mom and the overwhelm that comes with that. We're also confr ... Show More
36m 15s
Jun 2023
Don't Grow Weary in Doing Good with Christy Nockels
Someone pinch me! Christy Nockels, one of my favorite worship artists and leaders, is here today and you're going to want to listen to every word. Grab your headphones and get ready for encouragement on: how to not grow weary in doing good, finding the "glorious in the mundane", ... Show More
34m 20s
Aug 2023
Fall Pep Talk: 10 Truths to Carry You
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 ... Show More
34m 13s
Jan 2021
Tara Brach | Wisdom For Anxious Times
<p>My guest today, Tara Brach, has been one of my teachers for years, though she never knew it. Back in the early days of podcasting, I stumbled upon her weekly dharma talks or Buddhist teachings and meditations that she’d offer at her Insight Meditation Center in DC, record, the ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2021
God Made You to Be You with Jamie Ivey
God made you to be you on purpose for a purpose! Top ranking podcast host, author, mother and mentor, Jamie Ivey, joins us on the show today to talk about her new children's book, "God Made You to Be You", releasing today - October 5th! This heartwarming and encouraging episode i ... Show More
38m 9s