333. Teaching Kids About God Through Nature + Finding Biblical Rest in Everyday Life | Eryn Lynum

Simple Farmhouse Life

Lisa Bass

Leisure, Home & Garden

4.9 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 7 April 2026

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

There’s something powerful about slowing down and helping our kids see God’s hand in the world around them. In this conversation, Eryn shares how nature and Scripture work together, along with simple ways to bring that into your everyday family life. We also explore God’s design for rest, looking at how rhythms in creation reflect His intention for work and rest to go hand in hand. This episode will leave you with a fresh perspective on both your own daily rhythms and the world right outside your door. Join us for this encouraging conversation! In this episode, we cover: - Erin’s journey into nature study and why she began teaching the Bible through creation - The idea that God gave us both Scripture and nature to reveal who He is - How small shifts in our everyday language can help kids naturally see God in the world around them - Creative ways to connect things in nature (like animals and plants) back to the gospel message - The difference between true nature study and modern science, and why slowing down to observe matters - Why outdoor time doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing and how even a few minutes can be meaningful - What actually happens when kids push past that initial “I’m bored” phase outside - A completely different way to think about rest, and why God designed us to start from it - How building in rhythms like Sabbath can lead to more peace, focus, and even productivity - Real-life examples from creation that mirror God’s design for work and rest working together - Letting go of rigid plans and embracing everyday opportunities for nature and learning - Favorite books, apps, and resources for teaching kids faith and science side by side View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! RESOURCES MENTIONED Identify birds by sight or sound with the free Merlin Bird ID app Make plant and insect identification easy with the free iNaturalist app Check out these biblically grounded nature books for kids by Kayla White: - Lucy the Ladybug - Melody, a Monarch Miracle - Hazel, a Hardworking Bee Explore the Marvels of Creation series from Master Books: - Sensational Sea Creatures - Magnificent Mammals - Breathtaking Birds For a full, biblically grounded science curriculum, check out Apologia Science, including their popular zoology series Listen to Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible, a podcast that brings science and theology together for kids and families Dive deeper with the Nat Theo Club, featuring full curriculum and unit studies Shop Eryn’s current books and preview her upcoming releases Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook CONNECT Eryn Lynum | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Podcast Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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0:00.0	we're going to prioritize what we see as important. And so once we start seeing, okay, it's not just
0:05.2	the physical benefits and the mental benefits, and those are huge, but it's also the spiritual
0:09.5	benefits that our kids can connect with their creator while out in nature. That right there
0:16.0	should drive us to prioritize this. But you're right, it has to be practical. And so I think remembering that even
0:22.4	five minutes matters, because sometimes we get it in our minds that nature study has to be this
0:27.2	big thing. My name is Lisa, mother of nine and creator of the blog and YouTube channel Farmhouse
0:32.9	on Boone. On this podcast, I like to talk about simplifying your life so you can live out your
0:37.4	priorities.
0:38.1	I help you learn how to cook from scratch and decorate on a budget through this podcast and my
0:42.7	courses simple sourdough in the simple sewing series. I will leave links to these resources
0:47.2	in the show notes and description box below. Now let's get into the show.
0:58.9	Welcome back to the Simple Farmhouse Life podcast. Today we are having on Aaron from Nat Theo podcast. Now, she's a repeat guest on programs, including focus on the family and 1,000
1:05.0	hours outside. She holds a degree in biblical studies and is a certified master naturalist.
1:10.1	She's the host and producer of Nat Theo,
1:12.5	Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible, a podcast for Kids and Families. She's also the author of three
1:17.7	books with two new faith in science titles releasing in 2026. She's a trusted voice by families worldwide
1:23.4	for sound biblical teaching and nature and science studies. I really found this interview encouraging.
1:30.5	I found so many things that I want to follow up on with the kids, so many great resources.
1:36.2	I think you're going to love it as well. Let's dive into the interview.
1:38.9	All right. Well, Aaron, welcome to the show. Today we're going to talk about God's design for rest in scripture and creation
1:45.2	and how we can nurture the faith of our families through time and nature. So first, let's do a little
1:50.3	introduction. Tell us a bit about yourself and your mission online. Thank you, Lisa. So I work as a
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