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 Garden” invites you to come as you are and find nourishment for your spirit.
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 Garden” invites you to come as you are and find nourishment for your spirit.
Welcome to The Garden, where you don’t have to go alone because we’re all growing too.
Episodes
86 episodes
More Than a Seed: Unshakeable Faith | with Bella Balzanna
Faith like a mustard seed isn’t small—it’s unshakeable, unwavering, and invasive in the best way. This episode unpacks what it looks like to live with a faith that grows, spreads, and refuses to stay hidden. As we dig in, we’re also...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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15:55
Everything 2025 Taught Us | with Bella Balzanna
This episode is a year-in-review conversation with Bella Balzanna, as we reflect on what 2025 taught us. We talk about faith, growth, relationships, habits, and the resources that helped shape our year, while looking ahead to what we want to gr...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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54:13
The Night God Interrupted Everything
This episode looks at the Christmas story through the lens of interruption and waiting, reminding us that God often steps into our plans before we’re ready. Long before the manger, He was already moving—drawing near, working in the unseen, and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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11:22
When God Says Go (But Doesn’t Say Where)
Faith often requires movement before clarity. This episode dives into biblical examples of imperfect, unlikely people who obeyed God in uncertainty and challenges us to stop focusing on what we don’t know and start trusting what God has already...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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22:56
The Ending Will Make Sense
This episode is a look back at a year filled with answered prayers, unexpected blessings, and God’s steady goodness in both the highs and the lows. I’m sharing how the hard seasons grew me, how His timing shaped me, and why I’m more convinced t...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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22:51
Rooted Through It All: Lessons from Every Season | with Maia & Blakely Huff
In this episode, Blakely and Maia Huff join me to discuss the various seasons of life and how they relate to personal growth and faith. We explore the challenges and blessings of each season, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, gratitu...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:08:46
Fall: Gathering the Fruit
In this episode, we dive into Fall as a season of change — a time to gather what God has grown and release what’s finished. Through scriptures about harvest, pruning, and God’s timing, we explore how gratitude and surrender shape this season. F...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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24:32
Summer: Nurturing the Bloom
In this episode, we talk about Summer as a season of growth — full, busy, and abundant. But even in the fullness, God calls us to stay rooted in Him. We look at what it means to nurture what’s growing without burning out, enjoy the fruit withou...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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18:40
Spring: Planting the Seeds
Spring is the season of beginnings — when God invites us to plant again, even if we’ve known winter. In this episode, we talk about what it means to start fresh, trust the soil, and believe that what’s hidden will soon bloom. Whether you’re ste...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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17:17
Building on the Foundation (Part 2): Friendship & Love in Real Life | with Molly Odell
We're back for pt.2 of Building on the Foundation and wrapping up our relationship series with Molly Odell. Today we talk about what friendship and romantic love look like in real life. We’re getting honest about what it means to build...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:29:23
Building on the Foundation (Part 1): Faith & Family in Real Life | with Molly Odell
In this first part of our Building on the Foundation conversations, I’m joined by special guest Molly Odell to talk about what it really looks like to live out our relationship with God and navigate family dynamics in real life.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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54:54
Love That Strengthens the Foundation
This week we’re talking about how friendship and romantic love can reinforce what God’s building in you. From David and Jonathan to Ruth and Boaz, we’ll see that the right kind of love doesn’t weaken your foundation—it makes it stronger.
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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24:43
When Family Tests the Foundation
This week, we’re talking about family — the people who can bring out our best and sometimes our worst. Through stories like Joseph forgiving his brothers, Miriam and Aaron challenging Moses, Ruth’s loyalty to Naomi, and the prodigal son’s retur...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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15:34
Laying the Foundation for Relationships That Last
In this episode, we’re laying the foundation for our relationship series by looking at what it really means to walk with God. From David to Moses to Peter, even the greatest heroes of faith were flawed — yet God still loved them, restored them,...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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22:45
More Than Music: How Worship Shapes Our Lives | with Kari Collins
In this episode, Taryn welcomes Kari Collins for a heartfelt conversation about worship, that goes far beyond music. Together they discuss how worship deepens our connection with God, brings freedom and transformation, and can be expressed in e...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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50:19
Power in the Praise: Worship That Shakes the World
In this episode we explore how worship isn’t just singing — it’s a force that brings freedom and transformation. From Paul and Silas praising God in prison to modern examples of living a life of worship, we’ll look at how true worship carries p...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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29:34
All You’ve Got, All for Him: Worship at Any Cost
In this episode, we look at Mary’s extravagant gift and the widow’s two small coins—two stories of worship that cost everything. True worship surrenders pride, reputation, and resources, offering God our very best even when others don’t underst...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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28:39
Rediscovering the Heart of Worship
This episode looks at David bringing the ark back to Jerusalem—how good intentions without obedience led to disaster, and how doing it God’s way brought blessing. We explore what this teaches about worship that’s authentic, joyful, and from the...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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28:52
Body Image, Self-Worth, and the Truth That Sets Us Free | with Bella Balzanna
In this episode, we sit down for an honest conversation about body image, comparison, and what it looks like to find confidence beyond the mirror. Together, we unpack the lies we’ve believed, the freedom that comes from letting them go, and how...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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27:48
From Overlooked to Anointed: David’s Story and Ours
In this episode, we dive into the story of David’s anointing in 1 Samuel and what it teaches us about body image, self-worth, and how God sees us. While people often judge by outward appearance, God looks at the heart. Through David’s story, we...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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19:23
Still Waters: Peace in the Presence of God
In this episode, we unpack Psalm 23 and what it means to rest in the Shepherd’s care — even when the wolves are still out there. From green pastures to still waters, discover how to keep your eyes on Him and find peace in the middle of life’s c...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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20:30
Beautifully Broken: When Jesus Gets to Your Heart
In this episode, I share the night I was completely wrecked by the love of Jesus. At a conference in Louisiana, everything clicked — His love, His timing, His healing. We talk about what happens when you finally stop resisting and let His love ...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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20:02
Flirting with Disaster: How Temptation Takes You Further Than You Planned
In this episode, we dive into the story of Samson — a man chosen by God but undone by compromise. Temptation didn’t take him down all at once; it started small and grew stronger with every “yes.” We talk about why we keep going back to the thin...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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22:45
God Can’t Heal What You Won’t Release: Surrender Is Part Of Recovery
In this episode, we talk about the importance of letting God fully heal the wounds we keep reopening. Whether it’s emotional pain, past offenses, or regrets, healing can’t happen if we keep picking at the scab. God wants to restore, but that ta...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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16:38
Lukewarm Living, Powerless Faith: Stop Settling for Less Than Transformation
In this episode, we talk about why lukewarm faith will never lead to real transformation. God refines us through fire—not comfort—and if we stay in a place of half-hearted obedience, we miss out on the growth He’s trying to produce in us. Let t...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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17:57