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The Garden
Welcome to The Garden Podcast with Taryn Balzanna. This is a place we’ll go and grow, together. We will face the rains of challenge, the storms of adversity, the warmth of joy, and the pricks of trials— rooting ourselves in Him.
Here, you’ll find authenticity, sincerity, and the reassurance that you’re not alone on this journey of growth. We will tend to the soil of our hearts and carefully assess the nutrients we feed our spirits.
Whether you’re a seasoned believer or a curious wanderer, “The…
Episodes
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All of It: The Easter Story, Unfiltered
In this episode, we take our time walking through the full story of Easter — not just the Sunday morning celebration, but the days leading up to it. From Palm…
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Heartbroken, Not Hopeless: Seeing the Prodigal Differently
In this episode, we explore what it means to have the heart of the Father, love without judgment, and rejoice when the broken find their way home. Follow us on…
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The Truth About Tithing: A Personal Journey
Tithing is a topic many avoid, but what if it’s more than just giving 10%? In this episode, I share my personal journey with tithing—how I went from giving a…
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Honest Faith: Embracing Spiritual Slumps with Brianna Smith
Today I am joined by my friend and host of "Unscripted Faith", Brianna Smith. We discuss faith, vulnerability, and authentic relationships with God and others…
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Identity Series wk. 4: Living Out Our True Identity
So we've talked about who we are. Now, what's it look like to live it out? If you're a child of God, does your life reflect it? Let's dig in to what living out…
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Identity Series wk. 3: Adopted
This week we talk about how God chose us and adopted us to be apart of His family. Let's dig in! Follow us on Instagram! The Garden…
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Identity Series wk. 2: Redeemed & Made NEW
Today we talk about how our identity is made new by Christ, through His gift of salvation and grace. Let's dig in, to how He redeemed me, and the fact that…
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Identity Series wk. 1: Created in His Image
This week kicks off a 4 week series on identity. Today we lay the foundation to build upon and I talk about my own journey to the realization of knowing who I…
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The Grace to Grow: Learning as We Go
Today we talk about giving ourself grace to grow because we're still learning as we go, and that's okay. In this episode I come as I am, in the midst of some…
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The Package Was There All Along: Learning to See God’s Gifts
What gifts from God have you not received? Today we talk about having the opportunities and the packages delivered to our very own door, but failing to receive…
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Adjusting Your Focus: Overcoming Distractions to Live Transformed
Distractions are a major tactic of the enemy to keep you from living a life of transformation. Today we go over some scripture and learn from some different…
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God’s Will: Less About What’s Seen, More About What’s Sown
What we deem as insignificant, God still has a purpose for. Today we talk about how God's will is not always extravagant but that doesn't make it any less…
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Come As You Are: The Story of Jacob
The thing about God is He lets you come as you are and uses you anyway. Today we dive into the story of Jacob. We talk about how our commitment to God is shown…
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Singleness: Not a Lack, But a Gift
I know we've all heard the phrase "singleness is a gift". As someone who is single, let me tell you, it is! Today we talk about the gift of wherever God has…
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The Power of Christ in You: Embracing Your Spiritual Authority
There's a power and authority we hold as God's children that's so often not tapped into. Today we talk about the extent of that authority and how to live a…
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Reflections, Goals, and Advice for 2025 with Tami Balzanna
Today I had the honor and privilege of sitting down with my mom, Tami Balzanna. We talk about lessons learned in 2024 and what we're taking with us into this…
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Christmas Series Pt. 3: Peace in the Midst of Beginnings and Endings
Endings and beginnings are some of the hardest times to find peace. Today we talk about how God is the only one who can provide perfect peace and how to stay…
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Christmas Series Pt. 2: No Ordinary Person
When it comes to God's plan and purpose, there's no ordinary person. In this episode we talk about how God used ordinary people to bring His son into the world…
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Christmas Series Pt. 1: Finding Light in the Dark
This is part 1 of my Christmas series and a very non-traditional approach to the Christmas story, but those are my favorite kinds. New perspectives and…
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No More Hustle: Finding God’s Rhythm in the Holiday Rush
It's the Holiday Season, and unfortunately what that means for many of us is straight chaos. I encourage you today to take time and embrace the chaos, take…
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Thanksgiving and the Greatest Gift of All
Today I elaborate on something that's changed my whole perspective of Thanksgiving. Let's dig in to the reason we have anything to be thankful for and who our…
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Foolish to the World, Perfect to God
They won't get it and you won't always either, but the maker of Heaven and Earth is not someone you need to doubt. Today we talk about not needing to walk in…
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Grace That Restores: The Redemption of Rahab
I heard a message a couple weeks ago, one of those ones I wish everyone could hear and be reminded of. Today I dig into the story of Rahab and the redemption…
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Post-Election Day: Thoughts, Views & Info
Something so many people lack knowledge on because they think it's insignificant or that their voice doesn't matter, is voting. Today we dig into the…
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This House is Not Your Home
Today I want to talk about houses, moving, and how wherever God is taking you is better than where you are or where you’ve been. Moving is not always something…
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A Different Type of Confidence
There's a different type of confidence you walk in when it's found in Jesus. When your confidence is established by what He calls you and not what others say…
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Ready, Get Set, GROW!
Starting anything can be scary, especially starting growth. Today we're gonna get ready, get set and GROW, together. I'm gonna provide you with some tools to…
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Rest.
We can all probably agree with saying we’re not very good at this. “I can’t afford to rest” except I’m pretty sure, you can’t afford not to. Let’s dig in today…
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Mental Health: My Christian POV
Mental Health conditions are increasing significantly and it's time we address it, for those that struggle and those that know someone who does. Don't stay…
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Answers In Unanswered Prayers
I know we all have some unanswered prayers. How are we handling those? Is your faith wavering? Are you getting impatient? Asking "How long oh Lord"? If we…
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Context is Key
Context is key in relationships, in church and in our walk with God. It can truly be detrimental when we take actions without it. So here's a little reminder…
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You Are Seen, Known, and Loved
Sometimes.. often.. We get caught up in wanting to be seen and noticed by the world. A world that doesn't even care about your life behind closed doors. There…
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Less Words, More Jesus
Think about the time when you showed up without an understanding of why God was doing what He was doing or not doing what you felt He should be doing, and…
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But, Even If He Doesn't...
Even if He doesn't do what you think He should. Heal like you think He should. Fix it like you think He should. Doesn't mean He's not good and doesn't mean…
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The Gift of Forgiveness
Give the gift of forgiveness that you have been given. Not necessarily for their benefit but for the benefit of your own health and joy and because it's a…
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Chosen and Qualified
Do you ever feel unqualified for, well, life? I know, silly question, because we ALL do. Let's dig into the truth about what God says about you and the…
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From Desire to Action: Living Out the Relationships You Want
"I've been praying for godly friends for years and I still don't have them." "I've been praying for a godly spouse for years and God still hasn't sent them to…
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Mission Trip to El Salvador Recap
Today I'm going to share with you about the Mission Trip I went on to El Salvador and some challenges that were encountered along the way. I'm also going to…
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Camp Ellie Mae
Camp Ellie Mae, you probably have no idea what that is or why I want to talk about it and that’s exactly why I’m gonna talk about it. It may not apply much to…
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Be Slow To Speak
We all could probably use a reminder to be slow to speak and some tips for when we don’t do it well. That’s exactly what we’re gonna talk about today! Let’s…
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Waiting On God
You will never regret waiting on God. His timing is rarely our timing, but it's always perfect. Today I talk about my recent circumstance in which I am waiting…
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The Seed Of Anxiety
We probably all struggle with anxiety a little bit, right? In light of the new movie "Inside Out 2" I felt really convicted to address this topic. It's real…
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Slowing Down In The Busyness
This week I let you all know what I have been up to this summer and what is still in store. It's hard to take time to be still when life is doing anything but…
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Don't Settle Just To Check A Box
In this episode of The Garden I talk about not settling. Don't stay where you are if #1 it's not God's will and #2 if you are miserable. A miserable life is…
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Comparison, Contentment & Confidence
We are all guilty of comparing, being discontent and lacking confidence. Today I dive into my experiences with all of the above. Comparison is the thief of joy…
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Faith is the ROOT
"Just have faith" we all know that's easier said than done. In this Episode of The Garden, I talk about the challenges of maintaining your faith, how to be…
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The Seed of Addiction
On today's episode, I explain to you my past struggles with addiction to nicotine and pornography. Topics that aren't talked about enough and our society needs…
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The Seed of Emotional Abuse
In this episode Taryn opens up about the seed of emotional abuse that was planted in her at a young age. Though that was a big part of her life, that’s not…
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How "The Garden" Got Planted
Welcome to the very first episode of The Garden Podcast! In this episode our host, Taryn Balzanna shares her life experiences and how God has led her through…