1KHO 515: How to Fail Well | Diane Boden, Clear Intentions
What if failure wasn’t the end—but the path forward? In this vulnerable and thought-provoking episode, Diane Boden returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to discuss her bold decision to rebrand her long-running show Minimalist Moms into Clear Intentions. Together, Diane and Ginny Yurich explore the messy beauty of growth, identity, and the risk of shifting directions when something no longer fits—especially when you've built an entire identity around it. What does it mean to live intentionally in a culture that demands certainty and punishes change? Diane offers hard-earned insight into why it’s okay to pivot, to try again, and to hold purpose more tightly than pride.
They also dig into real-life intentional living—from screen time boundaries and Sabbath rhythms to wardrobe simplicity, parenting with presence, and preparing well for the end of life. This conversation is an invitation to be brave, to let go of what's extra, and to keep becoming—because, as Diane reminds us, iteration isn't failure. It's life.
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1KHO 514: How to Love Deeper in a Shallow World | Jada Edwards, A New Way to Love Your Neighbor
What does it actually mean to love your neighbor—not in theory, but in the chaotic, disconnected world we live in today? In this thought-provoking conversation, Ginny Yurich welcomes sought-after Bible teacher and author Jada Edwards to discuss her new book, A New Way to Love Your Neighbor. Together, they explore how true love is more than politeness or random acts of kindness—it’s curiosity, courage, and a willingness to know both others and yourself more deeply. Jada offers practical and soul-shaping insights into loving when it’s hard, forgiving when it feels impossible, and letting go of the myth that the people who hurt us should be the ones to heal us.
This episode is an invitation to step beyond surface-level connection into something more meaningful and lasting. You’ll learn how divine imagination can reshape your empathy, how feedback can transform your relationships, and why knowing yourself is a vital part of loving others well. It’s honest, wise, and refreshingly actionable—perfect for anyone who wants to live out their faith through authentic, grace-filled relationships in everyday life.
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1KHO 513: The Business of Replacing Parents - How Big Tech Wants to Raise Your Kids | Dr. Susan Linn, Who's Raising the Kids?
In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Susan Linn returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to expose how Big Tech and big business are working to replace—not support—parents. From algorithmic toys and social robots to persuasive “educational” marketing, today’s most powerful industries are selling convenience at the cost of creativity, relationships, and childhood itself.
Dr. Linn, a renowned psychologist, author, and pioneer in protecting children from commercial exploitation, unpacks how screens and toys that “do too much” rob kids of the very experiences they need to thrive—free play, boredom, human connection, and imagination. She explains how even well-meaning parents are being manipulated by corporate messaging designed to wear them down and wear them out. If you've ever felt like you're swimming upstream as a parent in a tech-saturated world, this episode is your life raft. Your presence matters more than any device ever could.
🎧 Listen and share this episode far and wide.
📚 Books by Dr. Susan Linn:
– Consuming Kids: The Hostile Takeover of Childhood
– The Case for Make-Believe: Saving Play in a Commercialized World
– Who's Raising the Kids?: Big Tech, Big Business, and the Lives of Children
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1KHO 512: When You Feel Inadequate, Start Anyway | Brittany Maher, Ready As You Are
We live in a culture that tells us we have to be ready before we begin—but what if that’s a lie that keeps us stuck? In this deeply personal and empowering conversation, Her True Worth co-founder and bestselling author Brittany Maher joins Ginny Yurich to talk about the myth of adequacy, the illusion of perfection, and the sacredness of small steps. Drawing from her new book, Ready As You Are, Brittany offers honest reflections on postpartum anxiety, freezing under pressure, and what it means to live a faithful life—even when you feel disqualified.
Together, Ginny and Brittany explore the concept of micro-purpose: the daily, often unnoticed acts of obedience that build legacy over time. Whether you're navigating motherhood, homeschooling, mental health challenges, or just wondering if you’re “enough,” this episode is a timely reminder that God doesn’t wait for perfection—He calls us forward as we are. Listen in and take your next step with courage.
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1KHO 511: Parents Are Right to Nag Their Kids to Go Outside | Thomas Kersting, Disconnected
In his fourth appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Thomas Kersting—licensed therapist, author, and former school counselor—returns to share what he’s witnessed over 25 years on the front lines of youth mental health. From skyrocketing anxiety levels since 2012 to rising oppositional behavior and sleep deprivation, Kersting explains how screens, social conformity, and parental fear have reshaped childhood—and not for the better. But he also offers hope: the solution is far simpler than most realize.
With deep warmth and clarity, Kersting makes a powerful case for play, silence, movement, and in-person connection. He affirms that parents should set limits, should pull back from tech, and should fight for childhood as it once was. And yes—he says it loud and clear—parents are absolutely right to nag their children to go outside. This episode is a wake-up call and a rallying cry for families who want something better.
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– Disconnected → https://amzn.to/3Kz6nXa
– Raising Healthy Teenagers → https://amzn.to/3VVaqBO
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Childhood is finite at just shy of 9.5 million minutes. We only get one shot at it. One of the biggest decisions we make is how we will use that time. Research has confirmed time and time again that what children are naturally and unabashedly drawn to, unrestricted outside play, contributes extensively to every area of childhood development. The importance here cannot be understated. Every year we aim to match nature time with the average amount of American kid screen time (which is currently 1200 hours per year). Have a goal. Track your time outside. Take back childhood. Inspire others.
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