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

Apr 7, 2026

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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

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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

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