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.
Welcome to The Garden, where you don’t have to go alone because we’re all growing too.
Episodes
105 episodes
There is Purpose in the Valley
What if the valley you’re praying to leave is actually the place God is protecting you? Sometimes we see valleys as places of weakness, punishment, or abandonment, but God can use them as places of protection, growth, and deeper intimacy with H...
The Joy he Can't Give
True joy isn't found in temporary pleasure, circumstances, or the things the world promises will satisfy us. In this episode, we unpack the difference between pleasure and biblical joy, why the enemy can counterfeit but never create true joy, a...
Peace Isn’t An Address
What happens when God calls you to leave something good? In this episode, I’m sharing my experience of leaving the home, family, and life I had always known when I got married. It was exciting, but it was also incredibly hard. Through that tran...
More Than a Believer: Becoming a Disciple
What does it really mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Discipleship is more than simply believing in Jesus or knowing Scripture—it’s a life of following Him. In this episode, we’ll look at what it means to love, learn, live, and lead as a d...
The Ministry of Making Room
In this episode, we’re talking about biblical hospitality and what it really looks like in everyday life. Looking at Acts 28 and the “unusual kindness” shown to Paul, we’ll explore how hospitality is an opportunity for ministry, why it doesn’t ...
In the In-Between: Go Get the Sticks
After an unexpected break, I’m finally back! In this episode, I’m sharing a little life update, reflecting on God's faithfulness and provision in the in-between, and diving into Acts 28:1–10. We’ll talk about staying humble enough to gather the...
Do You Want to Get Well?
“Do you want to get well?” Through the stories of the man at the pool and the woman with the issue of blood, we explore the difference between wanting relief and truly wanting transformation. Sometimes healing requires honesty, surrender, and l...
The Fragrance of Abiding
Some things fade quickly—but time with God is meant to linger. This episode is about moving beyond surface-level moments into a life fully soaked in His presence, where His goodness becomes something you carry.
The Source That Never Fails
You might be searching for answers in all the wrong places—Google, opinions, or even diagnoses—before turning to God. But in Jeremiah 33:3, God invites us to call on Him first, promising to reveal things we could never find on our own. This mes...
Follow Me to the Cross
Jesus never asks us to do something He hasn’t done first—He went before us in surrender, suffering, and obedience to the cross. When He calls us to deny ourselves and take up our cross, He’s inviting us into a life of laying down our own will t...
Presence in the Desert
It’s easy to want out of the desert—but what if you’re not meant to rush through it? In this episode, we talk about being fully present in your season and discovering the purpose God has for you there.
Hope in the Desert
In a season of deep longing and unanswered prayer, Hannah cried out to God from her desert. In this episode, we talk about finding hope in the waiting—and trusting that God hears every prayer, even before the answer comes.
A Stream in the Desert
What do ravens, a ravine, and a drought have to do with God’s provision? In this episode, we dig into Elijah’s wilderness story and talk about how God faithfully provides—even in the driest seasons of our lives.
The Transfusion
A baby. A song. And a reminder that we don’t survive on what we deserve — we live by what was given. Today we’re talking about the only blood that washes us from the inside.
Before We Said “I Do”
We’re looking back at the season before we said “I do” — the engagement era that stretched us, shaped us, and showed us how God was preparing our hearts for covenant. Here’s what that in-between season really looked like.
So... How's Marriage Really?
In this episode, my husband joins me for a candid Q&A on marriage — from pre-marital counseling and the shift from long distance to living together, to what it really looks like to keep God at the center. It’s honest, faith-filled, and full...
Same Garden. Same Soil. Different Pot.
A new season, a new home, and a deeper lesson in faith. This episode explores what it means to stay planted through change, trust God in the unseen work, and believe that growth is still happening—even when it looks different.
The Authority That Lives in YOU! | with Bella Balzanna
The power of Christ lives in us—and it’s time we start praying like we believe it. In this episode, we’re talking about spiritual authority, bold faith, and what it means to pray believing it’s already done. Jesus didn’t beg for miracles; He co...
Obedience in the Fear, Trust in the Promise | with Bella Balzanna
In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to obey God even when fear is loud and the path ahead is unclear. When God calls us into something new, it often feels uncomfortable and intimidating—but He equips those He calls. We’ll explore ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...