The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast is the megaphone for the global 1000 Hours Outside movement, created to help people embrace hands-on living in a tech-saturated world. Hosted by bestselling author and founder Ginny Yurich, each episode explores the countercultural idea that kids - and adults - thrive when they choose real-world options over virtual ones. Featuring conversations with leading voices in parenting, nature, education, mental health, neuroscience, faith, and free play, and rooted in research and rich with practical encouragement, the show invites listeners to slow down, step outside,…
This episode features Lisa Harper, a beloved author and Bible teacher, discussing her new book 'Theology For the Rest of Us,' which aims to make 50 theological concepts accessible to everyday people rather than just scholars and clergy. The conversation is hosted by Ginny and covers several key themes: making theology…
Worth it if you're a parent or family member seeking to deepen faith conversations at home and appreciate accessible theology with personal storytelling.
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast hosts Ginny in conversation with Christian singer-songwriter Seth Slagle (note: the episode description contains a name inconsistency, calling him both "Seph Schlueter" and "Seth Slagle"), whose viral hit "Counting My Blessings" has resonated with millions globally. The episode explores…
Worth it if you're a parent seeking inspiration to rethink your family's approach to unstructured play, creativity, and risk-taking, and you don't mind substantial ad reads.
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast hosts Ginny Yurich in conversation with New York Times bestselling author Stasi Eldredge about her new book, *The Ladder of Love: A Pathway to Emotional Healing and Spiritual Intimacy with Jesus*. The episode centers on emotional healing and spiritual growth, drawing from Eldredge's…
Worth it if you're an adult parent or faith-oriented listener seeking spiritual frameworks for healing from childhood wounds, shame, or depression.
Dr. John Ratey, a Harvard psychiatrist and author of *Spark*, joins host Ginny to explore the neuroscience behind exercise's impact on brain health. The episode positions movement as potentially the most powerful intervention available for cognitive and mental wellbeing. Ratey discusses how exercise affects multiple…
Worth it if you're a parent or educator seeking science-backed reasons to prioritize movement for kids' learning and mental health, or an adult interested in exercise neuroscience.