#2: When Christmas Doesn't Feel Joyful: How to Have Hope In the Middle of the Hard

#2: When Christmas Doesn't Feel Joyful: How to Have Hope In the Middle of the Hard

It's episode 2/4 of our Advent series! Have you ever wondered how in the world we're supposed to be joyful during Christmas when life is hard, loss is real, and circumstances are heavy? Is this season a little heavier than normal due to loss, grief, illness, or unexpected circumstances? Tara is here to say that grace and grief are both possible, and your loss and pain are exactly why we should celebrate Christmas all the more. Listen in for your second secret word for the giveaway scramble! You'll have two out of the four words to construct the Christmas sentence, which is your giveaway entry! Enter the giveaway here: https://forms.gle/pCNyM2nQ9dwchQdr8. Check out my Instagram reel here to see the prizes (valued over $600) and more info on how to enter. Get your Christmas freebie: 16 Advent Activities to Savor the Season and the Savior: https://tarasun.myflodesk.com/adventactivities -- OUR SPONSORS: Hatch is offering our listeners $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 and free shipping at www.hatch.co/truthtalks. Head to www.factormeals.com/truthtalks50 and use code truthtalks50 to get 50% off. That’s code truthtalks50 at factormeals.com/truthtalks50 to get 50% off. Visit www.storyworth.com/truthtalks to save $10 on your first purchase! -- Grab a copy of Tara's book: "Surrender Your Story" here. Connect with Tara on: Instagram / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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