Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
Azure Standard is a family-owned company dedicated to providing you with high quality, affordable organic, natural, and non-GMO groceries, health, and household products. Place your order at azurestandard.com and use the code SIMPLE15 to receive 15% off your purchase. This promotion is only available for the first-time Azure customer order with a minimum of $100 order (orders to drop locations only). One time use per customer.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Identify birds by sight or sound with the free Merlin Bird ID app merlin.allaboutbirds.org
Make plant and insect identification easy with the free iNaturalist app inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app
Check out these biblically grounded nature books for kids by Kayla White:
- Lucy the Ladybug lucytheladybug.com/product/lucy-ladybugs-life-2
- Melody, a Monarch Miracle lucytheladybug.com/product/melody-a-monarch-miracle
- Hazel, a Hardworking Bee lucytheladybug.com/product/hazel-a-hardworking-honey-bee
Explore the Marvels of Creation series from Master Books:
- Sensational Sea Creatures masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-sensational-sea-creatures-hardback-single
- Magnificent Mammals masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-magnificent-mammals-hardback-single
- Breathtaking Birds masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-breathtaking-birds-hardback-single?srsltid=AfmBOopI-eis2SbwQNmcooORx3DY4x5J3KghBEDjhWwBqPqs5xuh6wMc
For a full, biblically grounded science curriculum, check out Apologia Science, including their popular zoology series apologia.com/subject/science/?_gl=1*1byr7mu*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gbraid=0AAAAACqIHz3K_BdJ3unsz0zaxHKXLZGOa
Listen to Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible, a podcast that brings science and theology together for kids and families erynlynum.com/nattheo
Dive deeper with the Nat Theo Club, featuring full curriculum and unit studies erynlynum.com/club
Shop Eryn’s current books and preview her upcoming releases goodreads.com/author/list/16827304.Eryn_Lynum
Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course bit.ly/simplesourdoughcourse
Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series bit.ly/simplesewingcourse
Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook homesteadliving.com/daily-sourdough/?utm_source=farmhouseonboone&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SRD
CONNECT
Eryn Lynum
Website: erynlynum.com/nattheo
Instagram: instagram.com/erynlynumauthor
YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaUuvuMMrFHmLo65X9hHc-q_FuqXOP1Iv
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone
Blog: farmhouseonboone.com
YouTube: youtube.com/c/FarmhouseonBoone
Listen to this podcast episode: pod.link/1494284839/episode/OTYzMmE3YzYtMzFlNS0xMWYxLWI3MmUtZmI4Nzc4NjM1NWIx
View full show notes on the blog: simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/2026/04/07/teaching-kids-about-god-through-nature-finding-biblical-rest-in-everyday-life-eryn-lynum-episode-333
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
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
Azure Standard is a family-owned company dedicated to providing you with high quality, affordable organic, natural, and non-GMO groceries, health, and household products. Place your order at azurestandard.com and use the code SIMPLE15 to receive 15% off your purchase. This promotion is only available for the first-time Azure customer order with a minimum of $100 order (orders to drop locations only). One time use per customer.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Identify birds by sight or sound with the free Merlin Bird ID app merlin.allaboutbirds.org
Make plant and insect identification easy with the free iNaturalist app inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app
Check out these biblically grounded nature books for kids by Kayla White:
- Lucy the Ladybug lucytheladybug.com/product/lucy-ladybugs-life-2
- Melody, a Monarch Miracle lucytheladybug.com/product/melody-a-monarch-miracle
- Hazel, a Hardworking Bee lucytheladybug.com/product/hazel-a-hardworking-honey-bee
Explore the Marvels of Creation series from Master Books:
- Sensational Sea Creatures masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-sensational-sea-creatures-hardback-single
- Magnificent Mammals masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-magnificent-mammals-hardback-single
- Breathtaking Birds masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-breathtaking-birds-hardback-single?srsltid=AfmBOopI-eis2SbwQNmcooORx3DY4x5J3KghBEDjhWwBqPqs5xuh6wMc
For a full, biblically grounded science curriculum, check out Apologia Science, including their popular zoology series apologia.com/subject/science/?_gl=1*1byr7mu*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gbraid=0AAAAACqIHz3K_BdJ3unsz0zaxHKXLZGOa
Listen to Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible, a podcast that brings science and theology together for kids and families erynlynum.com/nattheo
Dive deeper with the Nat Theo Club, featuring full curriculum and unit studies erynlynum.com/club
Shop Eryn’s current books and preview her upcoming releases goodreads.com/author/list/16827304.Eryn_Lynum
Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course bit.ly/simplesourdoughcourse
Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series bit.ly/simplesewingcourse
Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook homesteadliving.com/daily-sourdough/?utm_source=farmhouseonboone&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SRD
CONNECT
Eryn Lynum
Website: erynlynum.com/nattheo
Instagram: instagram.com/erynlynumauthor
YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaUuvuMMrFHmLo65X9hHc-q_FuqXOP1Iv
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone
Blog: farmhouseonboone.com
YouTube: youtube.com/c/FarmhouseonBoone
Listen to this podcast episode: pod.link/1494284839/episode/OTYzMmE3YzYtMzFlNS0xMWYxLWI3MmUtZmI4Nzc4NjM1NWIx
View full show notes on the blog: simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/2026/04/07/teaching-kids-about-god-through-nature-finding-biblical-rest-in-everyday-life-eryn-lynum-episode-333
