TARA L. BANKS

Tara Banks, long time worship Pastor at Seacoast has experienced the most difficult year of her life. In this episode she shares her story that includes God's faithfulness and her grateful heart despite the immense suffering. She also wrote a book on the fruit of the Spirit, called, Finding Everyday Fruit: Discover and Develop a Life Formed by the Fruit of the Spirit. With host Joey Svendsen, the two discuss fruit of the Spirit in the context of her book; and for a lack of better words, "dissect" worship services. Everything from whether big screens should show closeups of worship leaders during services and why Seacoast Church sets out to play high quality worship music to the role human emotions have in the worship experience and what it says about a person who has a challenging time worshipping to songs he or she doesn't like. For more videos like this, subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/seacoastchurch?sub_confirmation=1 To learn more about Seacoast Church and to find a location near you, go to https://www.seacoast.org/. Follow us on... Instagram: https://instagram.com/seacoastchurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seacoast/

Our ECW Fall Luncheon speaker was Tara L. Banks, whose experience writing––and then accidentally losing––her first book told her that God wanted her to spend her days writing about what he was teaching her through everyday moments like that one. She is the author of Waiting on Wonders, a 40-day devotional that can help you learn to slow down and notice everyday encounters with God, and her next book, Finding Everyday Fruit, is coming out in early 2025. Tara and her husband, Greg, her college sweetheart, have two grown sons. When Tara’s not working on a book, writing on Instagram or Substack, speaking on a podcast or at a conference, mentoring, coaching, or serving as worship pastor at Seacoast Church in Mt. Pleasant, you may find her tinkering with her ’73 CJ-5 Jeep or dreaming of Hawaii––or waiting on wonders and working on finding everyday fruit.

Tara and Greg Banks have been a part of Seacoast for the vast majority of time the church has existed. Seacoast folks who attend the Mount Pleasant Campus have been led in worship by Tara Banks for 30 years. Earlier in the year, she released a devotional that she wrote, Waiting on Wonders: 40 Days of Wonder. In this episode, Tara discusses the deeper truths and vital practices that God has shown her through decades of seeking Him, all of which influenced the content in her devotional. While the two are at it, they share a more intimate look at their lives, their marriage and faith. Greg traveled with the US World Cup Soccer Winning Women's team as a personal trainer. Given his background, listeners hear a bit about human anatomy 101. Included also is a "behind the scenes" look at what happens when a professional athlete gets hurt on the field and Clemson fans will enjoy Greg's professional perspective concerning a decision involving the great Deshaun Watson playing through an ACL tear to end Carolina Gamecock's 5-game winning streak in the state's rivalry. World Cup Soccer Champs + learning healthy spiritual practices = a heck of a conversation. At least we think so. Stay Connected Website | Facebook Discussion Page In this episode Tara Banks / Devotional / Instagram Greg Banks / Instagram Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram Executive Producer: Josh Surratt Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price Sound Engineer: Katelyn Vandiver Music, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music

Tara L. Banks, the author of Waiting On Wonders, 40-Days of Wonder Devotional, speaks at Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant for the First Wednesday service on May 3, 2023. www.waitingonwonders.com Waiting on Wonders is found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Waiting-Wonders-Days-Wonder-Devotional/dp/B0BV43M864/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8#customerReviews

Join Taryn for an interview with Tara Banks, author of Waiting on Wonders. Tara L. Banks has been secretly writing behind her computer screen for the last 12 years. It wasn’t until she decided to write her first book and then accidentally lost every word she’d ever written that she knew the topic had to be what God was teaching her through everyday moments like that one. While happiest behind that screen, writing on Instagram, or her blog, Waiting on Wonders, she also enjoys speaking on podcasts, at conferences and events, and sharing her experiences through mentoring and coaching. Tara is a worship pastor at Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She is married to her college sweetheart, Greg, and they have two sons, Ethan and Brody, and a daughter-in-love, Lydia. When she is not tinkering with her ’73 CJ-5 Jeep or dreaming of Hawaii, you will more than likely find her waiting on wonders. Find out more at waitingonwonders.com. You can find Waiting on Wonders here: Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Waiting-Wonders-Days-Wonder-Devotional/dp/B0BV43M864/ Amazon.ca https://amzn.to/3PKRCoC (affiliate link) -- You’ve written a book—now what? Download our FREE Self-Publishing Checklist here: https://www.typewritercreative.co/checklist Typewriter Creative Co. helps authors publish books that stand out on digital shelves—without the stress & overwhelm. Visit our website to learn how you can work with us on your first (or next) book: https://www.typewritercreative.co/self-publish

Tara L. Banks is a worship pastor at Seacoast Church, speaker, and consultant at The Worship Dept. where she and her friend, Nate Davis, come alongside churches to help them develop and build their worship ministries and teams. Tara is also the author of 'Waiting On Wonders,' a 40-day devotional that offers you opportunities to develop a greater awareness of God's presence and to recognize how He is moving in your life. In this episode, Brandon talks to Tara about some of those moments and what they can teach us about who God is calling us to be. Want to connect with Tara? Here's how: https://www.waitingonwonders.com https://theworshipdept.com Instagram: @taralbanks @waitingonwonders @theworshipdept Buy the Book: https://rb.gy/b0xce Thanks for listening to the "This Awesome Life" podcast. "This Awesome Life" is a collection of stories that point to purpose. This podcast will help you dig through your own stories and find the threads of purpose hidden within. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of the "This Awesome Life" Podcast! If you love the "This Awesome Life" podcast, please leave us a review. Other ways to connect with Brandon and the "This Awesome Life" community. Find the This Awesome Life blog at http://thisawesome.life Subscribe to the newsletter and get a free copy of “Finding You: Discover your Personal Values and Life Mission.” https://brandonhair.ck.page/findingyou Connect with Brandon on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/brandonhair Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandonhair/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090793583316

April & Jill hang out with Tara Banks, author of Waiting on Wonders.

This message was given by Tara Banks on September 16, 2022, at the Chosen Women's Conference at Seacoast Church in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The recording includes the message and Q&A. Breakout #1 - "Everyday Worship" For more information - please visit www.waitingonwonders.com or contact tara@waitingonwonders.com

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