Today, Tara sits down to visit with her buddy, Kathleen Denly–wife, mom, and author of beautiful historical romances! The ladies swap weird research stories, misnomers about California, Mr. Math Man, and early childhood reading influences. Kathleen tells Tara about her writing process (developing characters) and midnight inspiration. Also in this episode… Fingerprints of light, control issues, barking dogs, NOOM, and the difference between knowing Jesus is Lord and making Him Lord of your life. Links: www.kathleendenly.com www.TaraJohnsonStories.com
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If you’re struggling today…
For the contaminated, He washes away the grime until we’re whiter than snow. For the broken, He binds up our wounds. For the empty, He fills us. For the hurting, He soothes. For the tattered heart, He sews it back with threads of grace. For the rejected, He embraces us. For the fallen, He lifts us back to our feet. For the depressed, He gives hope. For the unwanted, He adopts. For the weary, He gives rest. For the unlovable, He says, “I love you.” Read More
Episode 17: Listen to the first chapter of Where Dandelions Bloom!
In honor of National Dandelion Day, I’ve recorded the first chapter of Where Dandelions Bloom so you can enjoy it on audio! I pray you enjoy being introduced to Gabe and Cassie. Let me know if you’d like to hear more. 🙂 Buy link: Where Dandelions Bloom: Johnson, Tara: 9781496428356: Amazon.com: Books
Fairy Lights: Learning to Dance in the Rain
Life is a strange thing…a series of failures and successes. Of shattered assumptions and stars eclipsed by clouds. You think your spouse would never betray you. And then they do. You believe your children would never willingly shred your heart in half. And then they do. The trusted friend, the one true ally turns away. You lay in your bed, salty tears filling your mouth, asking God to take you away from all of it. The pain is too great. Too crushing. You think the Read More
Episode 16…the family show!
This week, Tara sits down with the people who know her best…her family! Todd, Tara, Callie and Nate gather to ponder the great mysteries of life. The grew chats about their dream vacation destination while Callie works to power through her homework. The crew discusses their family traditions, like Christmas Eve scavenger hunts and Jubilee, while digging through an old chat pack. Also in this show… Great leaders, what really sunk the Titanic, science facts with Callie, is water wet, fancy restaurants, what scared us Read More
Listening for the Sacred with Brian Spahr!
Today I chat with chaplain, speaker, singer and all-around awesome guy Brian Spahr! Brian and I talk about the most frustrating, and funny, stories about church ministry and Brian gives the low-down on being a hospital chaplain. We delve deep into ‘stepping into the sacred’ in ministry, as well as ‘listening for the sacred’ in music and art. Brian talks about creating safe spaces in grief and he gives me the low-down on his brand-new book Don’t You Care That We Are Drowning?…which is a Read More
Struggling through Story, Cool Kids, and Finding Hope in Pain…a visit with Pepper Basham!
Welcome to This is my Story! Today, we get to chat with one of the most talented and uplifting ladies I know…and she has the cutest giggle ever. Say hi to Pepper Basham! On today’s show, Pepper and I talk about raising cool kids, learning to listen, and the pros and cons of traditional versus independent publishing. We chat about Appalachia, and Pepper’s early story inspiration: The Secret Garden, The Little Princess, Jane Eyre and all things British. Also on the show… Writing through grief, Read More
The Power of The Promise with Patsy Hockaday!
On today’s show, Tara chats with her buddy, Miss Virginia Senior and Miss Senior America, Patsy Hockaday! Patsy talks about the beauty pageant circuit and the ladies discuss the recent I-95 disaster…as well as a heart-warming story that resulted in the midst of the chaos. Tara knows the secret that turns a good meal into a great meal and the ladies discuss wounds, people pleasing, and alcoholism. Also in this show… Masterpieces, searching for ways to fill the void, and witnessing in bars. Also, catch Read More
Talking Grace, Collaboration, and Words of the Year with The Ruth Experience
In today’s show, Tara welcomes Kristen Demery, Kenra Roehl, and Julie Fisk of The Ruth Experience. The ladies discuss Christmas light shows, family traditions and just how these three awesome women found the name The Ruth Experience. They chat about early story inspiration (Little House, Anne of Green Gables, Nancy Drew, and Mary McCracken), along with what it’s like to collaborate on writing projects. Also in this show… Raising kids to be kind, vulnerability, understanding grace, and words of the year. Links: www.theruthexperience.com www.TaraJohnsonStories.com The Read More
Episode 6: Colorful Pasts and Messy Stories…Hanging Out with Shadia Hrichi!
Listen and subscribe! Today, I’m chatting with Bible teacher and speaker Shadia Hrichi! Shadia and I talk about being raised with conflicting beliefs, witnessing truth faith, and worshiping with inmates. We discuss freedom from lies and messy stories from the Bible, like Hagar, the demon-possessed man, and Tamar. Also in this episode… Answers to big questions like “What can God redeem?” and “Who is God?”, I share about the day when my daughter learned about “the deacon-possessed man”, and we discuss Read More