The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 690: Faith + Science for Kids and a New Way to Talk About Creation | Ryan Frederick, Atom and Iota
Jan 25, 2026
Ryan Frederick, bestselling author and co-founder of Fierce Marriage/Fierce Parenting, shares kid-friendly ways to connect science and a Christ-centered view. He talks about the Adam & Iota books that link DNA, blood, and prenatal development to wonder and design. Short takes cover general vs special revelation, homeschooling, the mental load in marriage, and using nature as a daily discipleship tool.
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Ask For Targeted Support
- When overwhelmed, name the specific burdens you're carrying and request targeted support.
- Ask for prayer and extra grace during seasons like finishing seminary or heavy workloads.
Be Explicit About Mental Load
- Communicate chores and expectations clearly to reduce the invisible mental load.
- Share the specific open loops you're carrying and ask for targeted grace or help.
Kids Are Natural Theologians
- Children are naturally doing theology as they make sense of the world around them.
- Giving kids language to connect creation's beauty to a Creator increases joy and wonder.
