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
97 episodes
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 31
•
18:17
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 30
•
14:26
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.
•
Season 3
•
Episode 29
•
16:38
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.
•
Season 3
•
Episode 28
•
14:28
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.
•
Season 3
•
Episode 27
•
8:33
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.
•
Season 3
•
Episode 26
•
8:33
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.
•
Season 3
•
Episode 25
•
54:37
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 24
•
33:19
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.
•
Season 3
•
Episode 23
•
20:24
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 22
•
15:19
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 ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 21
•
17:37
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 20
•
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 19
•
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 ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 18
•
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 17
•
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 16
•
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 15
•
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 14
•
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 13
•
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 12
•
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 11
•
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.
•
Season 3
•
Episode 10
•
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.
•
Season 3
•
Episode 9
•
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...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 8
•
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,...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 7
•
22:45