Living Out Podcast Intimacy with Creation (Exploring the Intimacy Deficit #5)
Nov 6, 2025
Join Anne Whitton, a Christian communicator and wild swimming enthusiast, along with Andy Robinson, training director at Living Out, as they explore our relationship with creation. They discuss how intimacy with nature affects our connection with God and ourselves. Expect insights on overcoming barriers to enjoying creation, practical tips like photography and using apps, and the spiritual significance of gratitude. They also touch on the biblical basis for embracing the natural world and the consequences of losing this intimacy.
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Wild Swimming At Sunrise
- Anne describes a love of water, wild swimming and a sunrise mass dip she did with samba drumming.
- She links those experiences to joy, friendship and feeling alive in creation.
Creation Reflects The Creator
- Intimacy with creation means responding to God's creativity as creative beings made in his image.
- Engaging with nature and creative activities deepens worship and awareness of God.
Rescuing A Seagull On The Road
- Anne recounts rescuing an injured seagull from a road and taking it to a vet wrapped in a cardigan.
- She uses the story to show her care for animals reflects God's heart for creation.
