Welcome to the first episode of 2026! As we welcome the new year, a time marked by fresh starts and new routines, it’s the perfect opportunity to talk about making over our mornings!

I personally needed this conversation because I am not a morning person, and I desperately need to make some changes. (Mark would say that I’m only aware of 6 o’clock happening once a day, and that is in the evenings.)

My guest, Tara Beth Leach, is a pastor, speaker, writer, and author. She’s the Senior Pastor at Good Shepherd Church in Naperville, Illinois. Tara has written four books, including The GREAT Morning Revolution: Daily Spiritual Practices for Meaningful Moments with God.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How transforming your mornings can have a deep personal impact
• An acronym to have a GREAT morning
• A framework for lifting up our exaltation to God
• And more!

I hope this conversation has inspired you to make a shift in how you start your day!

Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes: jillsavage.org/tara-beth-leach-279

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