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Do you pull over for sunsets? Does the awe of God's creation move you to stop and pay attention? Do you feel like sometimes your "church" is outside? Welcome to The Nature of Hope where we explore fascinating things about nature and learn biblical principles to apply to our lives. We'll explore the animals, deep under the seas, and high on the mountain tops all that God has made for us to delight in. It's time to destress and refresh in the nature of hope.
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Fascinating interviews with people who work or play in the great outdoors. In this climate of depressing reports (Starving polar bears! Plastic in the oceans!) I want to turn from the tsunami of negative news and focus on what’s wonderful about our world. My aim is for you to fall in love with this gorgeous world of ours. I want you to notice the infinite storm of beauty that surrounds us. I want you to pause as you scurry out to your car and notice the bird song around you. I want you to st ...
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Whether it's Christmas, Valentines Day, Mother's Day or birthdays, sometimes we need a brilliant last minute gift idea.By Laurie Kehler
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A last minute gift guide for the nature lover! Whether it's the holidays, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day or a birthday, sometimes we need a gift QUICK. And we want it to be cost-effective, nature-focused, and original. This list of ideas will serve you well. Some of these ideas are DIY, some are small but useful, and some are free! (You can download…
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We all use a compass in life, whether we realize it or not. In this podcast I read the Compass chapter from my latest book, This Outside Life - Finding God in the Heart of Nature. I really love this chapter because I think it’s so relatable. Both for me, and people I meet who are seeking direction for their lives. View the website page for more det…
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There are many tips and tricks out there to plan your perfect garden. And this is the best time of year to do so! Catalogs abound with delightful offerings. I talk about what a perfect garden looks like, sources for creating one, and what a perfect life looks like. (I don't think you'll be surprised—you already know this!) Make sure to download the…
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Do you feel comfortable approaching God? Do you think He wants to hear from you? Learn about the bold little chickadee—about whom Emerson said was a, "scrap of valor" for his bravery. And how this little bird is the most likely to eat out of your hand! You'll also learn how to support these small little birds during the winter so they survive the t…
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Peck, Peck, Peck. It's just so darn easy and fun to do! And I've noticed it's easiest to peck at the people we don't even know. Maybe they've made a big stand on social media about a moral issue you don't agree with. Maybe they seem to be absolutely flouting God's word and darn it, it really bothers you. Take for example, the “Christian Kardashians…
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The sea is full of free, nutritious food. And you don't have to go scuba diving to get it. I interview Tanya Stiller who leads foraging classes with forageSF based out of San Francisco. We learned about the types of seaweed, how to harvest it, local laws, and the health benefits. Be sure to visit the website to see photos of all the seaweed and dem…
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Today we are talking about aromas. Favorite smells. Like coffee brewing, bacon on a cold morning, lilacs in spring, and the top of a baby's head. Heavenly aromas! Everyone has their favorite smells, and so does God. We will talk about the science of smell , and why aromas trigger memories. And why dogs can smell so much better than us, and how arom…
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God has your name inscribed on the palm of His hands. And it's not the name that kids have teased you with. It's not the name your family gave you, or the name you call yourself ("I'm such an idiot.") We talk about the power of your name, the power of His name, and the Red-Winged Blackbird. Read the podcast notes on the blog/podcast page at: Laurie…
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Starfish. That name is beguiling and it kind of hints at magic—as if they had spent their allotted time in the heavens and then retired and fizzled down to a sparkling plunge in the sea. Why do they want to trade neighborhoods? Is the ocean a more inviting place than space? Occasionally starfish wash up on shore so we can look at their helpless est…
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If you want to get a personalized tour of the best places to go hiking, visit distilleries and visit a few Outlander (or Braveheart/Game of Thrones) locations, then Calum Macnee of Stills & Hills is your man! For this podcast we travel to Inverness, Scotland to talk to a man in a kilt. (Who doesn’t love a kilt?!!) Calum Macnee owns and operates a w…
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The police have been in the news lately and it’s brought up all sorts of things. What is their training? What kind of person becomes a police officer? And a myriad of other issues are coming under the microscope. And it’s obvious, that being in the line of duty is a high-pressure job where things can go south quickly. But I wanted to know, what doe…
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The last thing we want, is to be on the receiving end of a big dump load of manure. But it happens. People cut us off, walk out the door, ignore us, attack us, accuse us, thwart us, and generally just dump on us. Or we do foolish things to ourselves. And then it hits the fan. But God. Two of the most hopeful words—but God. But God can transform all…
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Have you ever scrolled through social media and saw something that you wanted really badly? Something that caused you to feel feelings of envy, jealousy, (shame for feeling that way) and covetousness? I have! In fact, one time, it caused me to burst into tears. I was fixating on what I didn’t have, what I thought would make my life “perfect,” as op…
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Tree rings tell a tale. They tell the story about the life of a tree. Every year, the tree lays down another ring of growth. Were there times of drought and disease? Those rings will be tight and narrow. Were there times of ample water and plenty of nutrients? Those rings will be fat and wide. But trees also tell their tales centuries later. Art hi…
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Like everyone, I have favorites. Favorite flowers (I’m looking at you wisteria and peonies!), views, food, and songs. We all have our favorites. And we all want to BE somebody’s favorite person. To know you are someone’s unique, called-out, favorite person is a delicious feeling. And the disciples fought over who would be the favorite of Jesus—righ…
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Minimalism, Marie Kondo, decluttering...we know we need it, but why is it so hard? And what about our spiritual lives? How do we unstuff all the useless junk that's holding us back? I talk about my messy closet, my eating habits, and spending habits and more. All the ways we act like a chipmunk and stuff stuff stuff our lives because of a mistaken …
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How do you find the bluebird of happiness for your life and your yard? Is there a secret to inviting these beautiful birds to fly by? How can we have this "bluebird of happiness" in our hearts? Is it even possible when everything is falling apart? Listen while I give you the secrets to luring bluebirds to your home and your heart. You can learn mor…
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This is an excerpt from my new book, This Outside Life-Finding God in the Heart of Nature. I walk through the science and data on how important nature is for our well-being. We learn about how kids benefit too, socially, physically and emotionally. I talk about how God feels about the world He has made and what He has said about it. I give you simp…
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Although I have another podcast (This Outside Life) I got requests for a podcast that reflected my love for the outdoors and my spiritual life. So, in the spirit of my nature books (Gardening Mercies, Wings of Mercy and This Outside Life- Finding God in the Heart of Nature) here is The Nature of Hope podcast. My hope and prayer is that you find hop…
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Just how fresh is the produce in your local store? Why is it all the same shape and size? Is farmers market food really fresher and better? And what if you have a prolific apple tree and you'd like to sell them, or you want to start up a farmers market in your area? Erin Tormey, founder of the Coastside Farmers Market in Half Mooon Bay shares all t…
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Intuit founder Scott Cook talks about why getting outdoors and going backpacking every year is important to his creativity and sanity. Scott shares with us what gear he uses and his favorite places both in the U.S. and Europe. For more than 30 years he has gone backpacking with old friends from middle school and high school, and he shares with us f…
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We talk with the head of horticulture, Jim Salyards about what it’s like to garden and run this historic estate. Filoli is one of 27 grand estates as part of the National Historic Trust. What makes Filoli unique are the extensive and beautiful gardens. Visitors come from all over the world to see these gorgeous gardens.…
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Do you have a body part you hate? I bet something came to mind quickly, didn't it? But what about the parts you love? Can you name several parts of your body that you're grateful for? Isn't it interesting that the second question takes more time? We are so used to finding flaws with our bodies, even hating them. But nature is full of "flaws," and t…
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Heartland Farm Animal Sanctuary in Madison, Wisconsin hosts programs for children and animals that have been neglected, abused and abandoned. Animals helping people and people helping animals is their mission and they do it incredibly well.By Laurie Kehler
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Lavender growers tell all about growing lavender and distilling essential oils. Soaps, salves and sachets plus the truth about lavender as a sleep aid are revealed in this podcast.By Laurie Kehler
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We discover why alpaca is a more sustainable and oftentimes softer choice than the cashmere sweater. Why alpacas are easy grazing animals, and a smarter choice than cows, horses or goats. Where to buy alpaca garments and yarn. And why alpaca is superlative to knit with.By Laurie Kehler
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Raising honey in your backyard is something magical and instructional. We talk with beekeepers in Wisconsin about how to do it, whether “organic” honey is really organic and how to keep your hives healthy, happy, and long living. This episode is full of fascinating facts that will surprise you.By Laurie Kehler
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Is the fisherman’s life really like “Deadliest Catch?” We talk with commercial fisherman Porter McHenry about fishing for salmon, crab, squid and anchovies. He tells us how to keep a Great White shark alive on your boat and why you name your vessel after your mother or grandmother!By Laurie Kehler
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Tourists come from all over the world to this out-of-the-way spot to view these 4000 pound monster elephant seals. Find out why Año Nuevo should be on your travel list when you visit San Francisco.By Laurie Kehler
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