Finding Overflowing Joy Through Pruning, Presence, And Persevering Love

29/10/2025 27 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5
Finding Overflowing Joy Through Pruning, Presence, And Persevering Love

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Ever felt like your calendar is full but your soul is running on fumes? We sit down with Bible teacher and author Tara Dew to get honest about why doing for God often feels easier than being with God, and how abiding can become a daily rhythm instead of an occasional retreat. Tara brings warmth, wisdom, and practical ways to cultivate a life that actually overflows.We unpack John 15 with fresh clarity: joy grows as we accept pruning, live in God’s presence, and persevere in love. That joy is not the same as happiness; it holds steady when life doesn’t. Tara offers simple practices for busy women: arrow prayers, scripture on sticky notes, worship woven into chores, and reframes Sabbath as a weekly rehearsal of trust. We also talk about stepping outside to remember our limits in a world that trains us to act like we’re omnipresent and always on.The conversation then moves to Psalm 23, the heart behind Tara’s new book, Overflowing Peace. “You are with me” becomes more than a line—it’s the anchor that lets us sit at God’s table even when enemies still linger. For women pouring out in motherhood, careers, or ministry, Tara shares gentle, doable resets: say the brave no, delegate where you can, rise a few minutes early to be with God before the noise. We close by spotlighting her passion for equipping pastors’ wives and pointing you to communities and resources that sustain the long journey.Get Tara's book, Overflowing Joy, at the link below:https://a.co/d/bOgbm6MPreorder her upcoming book, Overflowing Peace, at the link below: https://a.co/d/dFNzGUULearn more about Tara's ministry at prepareher.com Follow along at: centralbaptist.com/women Instagram: @centralbaptistwomen Facebook: CBC Women's Ministry