How Does Nature Inspire Great Stories? With S.D. Smith of the Green Ember Series

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

Eryn Lynum

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Education For Kids, Kids & Family

4.8 • 619 Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2026

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Adventure, challenge, heroes…and a whole lot of rabbits with swords! Author S.D. Smith shares how rabbits inspired the Green Ember books and how God’s creation serves as a canvas for our creativity, which leads to great stories.

S.D. Smith’s Website: https://store.storywarren.com/

The Green Ember Series: https://store.storywarren.com/products/green-ember-books-full-set

Brand-new! The Lost Key: https://store.storywarren.com/products/lostkey

A huge thanks to our sponsor, Master Books! Here are some of our favorites by Master Books:

Wonders of Creation: https://www.masterbooks.com/wonders-of-creation
Marvels of Creation 3-book set: https://www.masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-3-book-pack
Dinosaurs by Design: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-by-design
Dinosaurs for Kids: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-for-kids-hardback-single
Dinosaurs of Eden: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-of-eden-revised-hardback-single

Eryn's Books:

The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

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0:00.0	Imagine exploring the wonders of creation while growing in faith.
0:05.0	Inside the Nat Theo Club, families discover God's creation through kid-friendly science,
0:11.0	devotional content, nature journaling, hands-on activities, bonus videos, and more.
0:17.0	All rooted in biblical truth.
0:20.0	With flexible options for ages 4 to 14, your children can
0:24.4	explore birds, insects, reptiles, plants, and other wonders of God's creation at their own
0:32.0	pace with new content added every week. Celebrate each discovery with certificates of completion in our brand new
0:39.9	Bible and Nature unit studies. The Nattheo Club is a meaningful, wonder-filled way to help your
0:46.4	family reconnect the dots between creation and creator. Visit nattheo.com slash club to learn more. Are you ready to explore God's wild and wonderful world?
1:11.8	Welcome to the Nat Theo podcast.
1:14.6	I'm your host, Aaron Linem.
1:16.4	I'm a certified master naturalist, Bible teacher, and author.
1:20.2	And I am so excited to dive into God's written word, the Bible, and his created world with you.
1:27.5	We're all doing for a picture.
1:32.3	I love a great story, do you.
1:40.3	Especially when that story involves amazing animals that God made. Today we are joined by a special
1:48.0	guest, S.D. Smith, or Sam, who is the author of the Green Ember series, a story full of adventure,
1:56.9	loyalty, overcoming challenges, swords, wolves, raptors, redemption, and a whole lot of rabbits.
2:09.0	My family loves the Green Ember series, and it's an honor to talk with Sam Smith about the creatures
2:14.5	that inspired his imagination in writing these stories. And guess what?
2:19.8	His brand new book released this week. Grab a copy at the link in our show notes. Today, Sam will
2:27.1	be sharing how God's creation serves as a canvas for our own creativity and storywriting.
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