Tara Lee Davis's Podcast
140 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsReading, writing, and speaking gives Tara life. Having spent nearly a decade wandering from the heart of God and into a life of bondage, it was the love of Jesus which would ultimately set her free. Her story of redemption, freedom, and new life is woven into every facet of her stories. Tara is a gifted storyteller, using everyday examples, raw life lessons, and humor to reach hearts. Her passion is Jesus, her gift is storytelling, and her life purpose is simple: To make much of Jesus!
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Walking With Others in Grief
April 30, 2024 01:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBWhat do we do when the unthinkable happens? We all want to help, to fix, to take away the pain, but how do we tangibly do that? How do we help our friends who are grieving? Here are 4 simple ways that you can walk with others who are grieving. We are better together, and we need each other. You don't have to understand where someone is to be used by God to help them.
An Extraordinary Life In the Everyday Small Things
April 06, 2024 01:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBSo many of us exhaust our resources chasing the next big thing. But what if God could do something incredible through our everyday, simple yes? How would obedience change if we delighted to follow His commands rather than out of duty or obligation? Is it really that simple for God to make something so beautiful from our ordinary lives? Yes, yes it is! We see this in a giant boat, an almost sacrificed teenage boy, and a jar of oil!
Hemorrhaging for Hope
April 06, 2024 01:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIs your life marked by desperation for Jesus? Or are you among the crowd, watching your miracle pass you by? For the woman with the issue of blood, she had no choice! She had to get to Jesus, no matter the cost! She had every reason to give up hope, to quit! But she refused to settle for less than what Jesus had for!
How to Walk Through Grief
February 26, 2024 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBSo, you're grieving. How exactly does one walk through grief?
What is Grief?
February 19, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWhat is grief? And what do we do with?
Ready or Not, Here I Come
November 20, 2023 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBAre you ready for the return of Christ? Is it possible to look ready, yet not actually be ready? Let’s take a look at what Matthew 25 teaches us in regards to being ready for the return of Christ!
The God Who Answers By Fire
November 12, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBWhat is tenacious faith? And where does it come from? How do we live our lives as believers that are marked by victory and overcoming? Who's really in charge of our lives? Can others look at your life and declare, "The Lord, He is God!" What do we do when the odds are stacked against us?
When We Put God on Trial
July 24, 2023 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBIn a fascinating exchange, Job questions God as to the misery he is facing when he loses everything in a single day. This story deeply resonates with all of us, as we've often asked "If God is good, then why ______________________?" But God in turn questions Job, and he responds in humility, brokenness, and repentance. What can we learn from this narrative? How do we respond when we face challenges that we deem as unfair?
3 Tools for Success
May 11, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBBehind every successful person are 3 characteristics; they are quick to accept responsibility, they always say thank you, and they never give up. What is your life marked by, acceptance or blame? Is your life marked by complaining or gratitude? Do you easily throw in the towel or do you finish what you started? And what does a barfing whale, a bleeding woman and a leper have to do with any of it?!
My Anchor Holds
May 07, 2023 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.45 MBSpecifically looking at the idea of peace in the advent season. does Jesus stand the test of time? When He's asleep on the boat as the storm threatens to take them out, is it because He is unaware or indifferent or because He knows something we do not?
Wool, Wilderness, and The Way
May 07, 2023 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBJohn 10:1-10 paints a beautiful picture of Jesus as not only our good Shepherd but also as the gate, but what exactly does that mean?
Throw Kindness Like Confetti
May 07, 2023 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBWhat does it take to be kind? Why does kindness matter? Imagine a world in which people threw kindness like confetti!
Why We Quit Running
May 07, 2023 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBPaul compares our walk with God to a race. Most start strong, but few know how to finish strong. What keeps us from finishing our race well? What are the things that get in our way?Nu
Crushing Idols
July 22, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWhat's the problem with idols? Who or what am I worshipping, other than Jesus? Is Jesus really the Lord of your life, or is He just your genie-in-a-bottle?
Unmasked
July 22, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBWhat if the time and energy we spent trying to hide behind filters to fit in, be accepted and liked was the exact opposite of what God really wanted from us? How do we live unmasked, as we are? Is God's love and acceptance of us really enough, even if no one else loves and accepts us for who we really are?
Dogs Eat Vomit
July 22, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBEveryone knows that dogs eat vomit, but does anyone know why? Why is Proverbs 26:11 in the Bible, and what does it mean for us? Is sin really that big of a deal?
Ccs Commencement 2022 "Choose Wisely"
May 21, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBLife is full of incredible disappointments, and certainly the graduating class of 2022 has faced 2.5 years of cancellations, new normals, and a majority of their high school lives spent in isolation with all of the fun cancelled. But, as God's children, how are we to respond in the middle of life's crushing blows? Can we trust the goodness, the Godness, and the faithfulness of God in the midst of life's crushing disappointments? There are 2 paths, the one less traveled is the only path in...
Sour Patch Kids
May 17, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBRevelation 21:1-6 paints a beautiful picture for us of what's to come when Christ reigns fully with His glory on display, but how exactly are we to live within the tension of the here and now? How are we as God's children living out His love and putting His glory on display, or have we grown too sour for that? What does Christ call us to while we wait and yearn for the promise of heaven?
My Pleasure
April 06, 2022 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBHebrews 12 instructs us to throw off everything that weighs us down and hinders us from running our race, but what if what kept us held back from true freedom in Christ was our own obligation? Do we read Scripture out of obligation, or desire? Do we pray because we have to, or because we want to? Do we worship because that's part of our routine, or because it is our pleasure to do so? What does it look like to have heart in following Christ? How does heart affect the way in which we do ...
Stay Thirsty
March 20, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIsaiah 55:1-9 offers us an interesting invitation, an invitation to those who are hungry and thirsty to come and be satisfied, an invitation for those who are broke to come and buy. Oh how the grace and mercies of Christ satisfy us in ways we've never known. We are called as children of God to stay thirsty; thirsty for Jesus and His sweet presence.
The Touch of Compassion
February 28, 2022 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBFor Jesus, compassion was more than just a feeling. It was a commitment to get involved with hurting people. What could it look like if we embraced others, even with their oozing sores?
The Compassion of Christ
February 28, 2022 22:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBYou cannot give what you have not received. Who is our role model for compassion? Christ, Himself. Have we forgotten the incredibly high price that He paid for us?
The Eyes of Compassion
February 28, 2022 22:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn order to have compassion on others, we must learn to see others as God sees them. The father in the story of the prodigal son saw, from a distance, who his son truly was. And his acceptance of him, inspire of his failures, changed the trajectory of his life forever.
Practicing Perspective
February 25, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB90% of conflict stems from misunderstanding, so how do we, as God's children, practice perspective in a Biblical way? We speak and be honest, we lean in and listen, and then we set our mind on things above. Those who learn to look through the lens of God at their life circumstances will find a power and strength they've never known. As Charles Surgeon so once wisely said, "Christian, remember the goodness of God in the frost of adversity."
The Power of Perspective
February 17, 2022 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWhat if a right perspective gave us a power to get through the hard things? Jesus gives us the ultimate example of this as He looked to the joy that set before Him and having done so, He endured the brutality of the cross. What does that mean for our everyday lives and the trials we face? How powerful can perspective really be?
The Paradox of Perspective
February 09, 2022 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWe are in Part 1 of a 3 part series on Perspective. What shapes our perspective, and how can a blind man see Jesus more clearly than His closest followers?
The Opposite of Apathy
January 19, 2022 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWhat could God do with our everyday lives if we live with eyes wide open? The opposite of apathy is simple, loving God and loving others. Embrace the process, it prepares you for the destination.
The Dangers of Apathy
January 12, 2022 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBOne of the roots of apathy is insignificance not given to God. However, we can overcompensate and in so doing, act out of pride and disobedience. Our pride and disobedience can actually keep us from the gifts and blessings that God wants to give us. Moses and Aaron were prevented from entering the promised land because of their pride and disobedience. What can we learn from their example in Numbers 20? Sometimes the biggest enemies we face aren't on the outside, but on the inside.
Apathy: A New Pandemic
January 09, 2022 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBIn the last 2 years, apathy has swept over our young people, and adults, like a raging wild fire out of control. What is apathy? Where does it come from ? What difference does it make? This is Part 1 of a 3 part series as we look to Scripture to find out how to live the abundant life that Christ paid for us.
New Year New You
January 05, 2022 22:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBWhat if the thing we longed for the most at the start of a new year wasn't found in the gym, our amazon carts, or wrapped under the tree? We all long to be the best version of ourselves, but what does that look like for a child of God? Here we take a look at the 5 signs of a life hidden with and in Christ, and what a difference it can make, not only for ourselves but for those around us.
Signposts
January 04, 2022 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBOur lives are signposts, pointing to someone or something else. What or who is your life pointing to? The problem with a signpost is that if we follow the wrong one, we end up wasting our lives through a cycle or rerouting and we not only get to where we really want to go, but we lead others astray.
Flush Your Crap
October 22, 2021 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBAre we living our best lives for God? God our Father longs to give us the Kingdom, but instead we are living in poverty, merely wasting our days eating dinner out of toilets. What does our best life for God look like that? And what is keeping us from living our lives to the glory and honor of Christ?
Against All Odds
September 16, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBHave you ever felt like the odds were stacked against you? Are you unknowingly living with a "big me little God" mindset? How does God respond in the midst of our fear, doubt, confusion, and anxiety? What does God see that we cannot? How do we fully live as His children? Are we guaranteed victory doing things His way? Gideon was one of the biggest wimps in Scripture, yet God used him, despite his doubts and fears, in a big way. But the saddest part of the story? After such an incredi...
Women of Heart: Worshipping God in the Dark
August 31, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWhat if our lives are filled with broken pieces of disappointment, pain, and confusion? Is it possible to worship Jesus and give Him our best? What does giving our best look like that? How do we keep going when we find ourselves in the dark?
Acts 12
August 17, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week we dig into Acts 12 where we discover the purpose of persecution, the power of prayer, and the power of pride as we continue to learn from the early church.
Running with Jesus
August 17, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBWhat does it look like to live a life chasing after Jesus? How can we keep running when we've grown weary, discouraged and overwhelmed? Running with Jesus is intentional, requires discipline, and will be the greatest journey of our lives if we will simply keep going.
Heart Check
July 07, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBHow was David able to lament the death of Saul? After all, Saul the king who had gone mad did try taking David out, multiple times. David was a man after God's own heart, and was more concerned with counting his own failures and shortcomings than he was keeping a detailed list of everyone else's dirty laundry. When we lament our own sin, then we can truly honor others, even our enemies. Heart check, when was the last time you were honest with yourself and allowed God to search every nook...
Acts 9
July 07, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBSaul has a wild encounter with God Almighty and is struck blind for 3 days, God uses a simple man to pray over the man who was having Christians locked up worldwide, and after his salvation and baptism, God uses Saul, now Paul, in powerful ways as he leads others to believe that Jesus is the Lord!
Acts 5
June 13, 2021 22:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBAn in depth look at Acts 5 and how God deals with hypocrisy within the church.
Compelled By Love
June 13, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBPeter, the disciple who denied Jesus not once but three times? Yeah, he was the one who recognized Jesus making breakfast on the shore that day and after being up all night fishing swim a hundred yards to shore. He was compelled by his love for Jesus, and it showed. How would our lives look different if we were marked by love, love for Jesus and love for others?
An Invitation to Return
June 13, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBJesus always invites us to return; return to His grace, His peace, His presence. It's never too late to come home.
The Unchanging God
March 20, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBWhat a gift that we can count on God to be the same today as He was yesterday and He will be tomorrow! Even when life ebbs and flows and the seasons we find ourselves in are constantly changing, we can always count on the One who never changes!
The Greatest Invitation
March 20, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWhat does it mean that God prepares a table for us in the presence of our enemies? Could we possibly be saying no to the greatest invitation ever given simply by the way we live our overly busy lives?
A Thrill of Hope
March 20, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBHope is a powerful thing, and something we all desperately need as we muddle through this ongoing pandemic. Misplaced hope always misaligns our hearts with God and sets us up for disappointment after disappointment. Where or what or who is your hope in?
Raising the Standard
March 20, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBDoes God call His children to excellence in all things? Why does it matter, or does it? What can we learn from Hezekiah's life? Most expect the blessing of God without putting in the work, and while it may look cute on your kitchen towel, God does not, in fact, "bless our mess."
Anchoring to His Faithfulness
March 17, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBHow quickly do you forget how God has taken care of you? Does it even matter that we remember what He did for us 7 years ago? One of the best ways to strengthen and build up our faith is to actively remember the countless ways that God has provided for us! Even the Israelites forgot how good God had been to them and their puny little lives and pathetic excuses made life miserable for them. What are you anchoring yourself to; the constant waves of life that ebb and flow mercilessly? Or t...
Living Your Best Story
October 19, 2020 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBEveryone loves a good story! But how do we live our best stories, especially when our lives are full of disappointment, pain, and heartache? Is there more to our story than just our accomplishments and failures? How can we live lives that are marked by Jesus and moved by love? One sinful woman shows us how, and what appears to be an extreme waste to some ends up being extravagant love for One.
Still Small Voice
October 19, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWhat is God saying in this season? The pandemic, the political divisions, the violence, the quarantines and our lives completely upended as we knew them, is God speaking still? Does God's still, small voice speak louder than the screaming of the world in which we live? And why does it matter? What if in missing God's whisper we miss out on passing on a legacy to the next generation?
Throw Up and Grow Up
June 04, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBWhen do we grow from emotional experiences with God to actual encounters with God? When do we move from throw up to growing up? When do we stop wasting our lives magnifying and instead put Jesus on display? Is the Gospel partial to us and our own shortcomings, or is it for all? What do our hearts reflect about us? Jonah not only gets swallowed by a large fish for disobeying, but after surviving being thrown up by that same large fish, we discover that his heart is still far from God, ev...
Dancing in Storms
May 25, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBIn the midst of a pandemic and a quarantine that never seemed to end, we all found ourselves in the midst of a storm. What if the storms of life were meant to be danced in instead of sheltered from? How should we respond when faced with adversity? How does God respond to us and our endless questioning? While it's true that storms bring destruction, they also bring great growth when received with open hands rather than resisted with closed fists.