If the Ocean Has a Soul with Rachel G. Jordan- Episode 995

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Annie F. Downs

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.9 • 10.2K Ratings

🗓️ 4 August 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Today we’re answering the question, “How does nature teach us about the seasons?" I get to talk with my new friend, Rachel G. Jordan. She is a marine biologist and spiritual guide and using the ocean as a lens, she points us to the way God is revealed in biology AND IT IS SO COOL. We’re talking about the coral reef, all that we don’t know about the ocean, the intelligence of sea creatures, and you’re not even ready for the insight she has about Moses crossing the Red Sea. I’m telling you, mind blowing. Rachel has a new book out called If The Ocean Has a Soul, so when this came across my desk you know I was all in. *I also want to note that we had some tech issues in the middle of recording this, so we picked back up on another day because we HAD to finish this conversation* So if you’re following along in your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we’re on page 83. As always, the guidebook is available for you at anniefdowns.com/seasons.. . . . . If you like this episode, we think you’ll love these: Episode 178 with Dr. Matthew Sleeth where we talk about faith and trees Episode 202 with Beth Moore where we talked about vines when her book Chasing Vines released . . . . . Show notes Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . BetterHelp: Our friends get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Our Place: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/TSF and use code TSF for 10% off sitewide Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Helix Sleep: Go to helixsleep.com/thatsoundsfun for 20% off sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout so they know we sent you! Thrive Causemetics: New customers can get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized Brilliant Eye Brightener at a special set price with free shipping at thrivecausemetics.com/TSF. NIV Application Bible: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/NIVAB and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN. Thrive Market: Head over to ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/soundsfun. NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Thank you to our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey.
0:12.9	Hi, friends.
0:13.8	Welcome to another episode of That Sounds Fun, The Seasons.
0:16.6	I'm your host, Annie F Downs.
0:17.8	I am so happy to be here with you today.
0:20.1	Y'all are not ready for this episode. Today on the show, we're answering the question. How does nature teach us about the seasons? And also, is the ocean safe for me to swim in this summer? We're going to talk about it. But before we dive in, I want to tell you about one of our incredible partners. This is an ad by Better Help. I know we're coming across all kinds of suggestions
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1:29.9	Today on the show, y'all, I'm so excited.
1:33.1	I have been dying for y'all to hear this episode.
1:35.9	I get to talk with my new friend Rachel G. Jordan.
1:38.4	She's a marine biologist and a spiritual guide.
1:43.9	And using the ocean as a lens, she points us to the way God is revealed in biology.
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