Faith Over Screens: Parenting with God's Creation | Amanda Dykes

In this episode of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, author Amanda Dykes shares practical and inspiring ways to use God's creation to teach kids about His power and presence. Based on her book A Pocketful of Wonder, Amanda explains how hands-on experiences in nature can reduce anxiety, build spiritual confidence, and draw kids away from screens. From playing in the mud to chasing thunderstorms, this conversation will equip you to see every part of God’s world as a chance to disciple your children. Get Amanda Dykes' book, A Pocketful of Wonder here: https://bit.ly/4lIPXwR --- Chapters 00:00 – Intro + Amanda Dykes shares her inspiration 03:20 – How kids respond to wonder in nature 06:45 – The science and spiritual benefit of time outdoors 10:10 – Screen time vs. hands-on learning 13:00 – Encouraging parents: Don’t curse the darkness—light a match 16:40 – Playful nature ideas (mud, snow, wind, and storms) 21:20 – What Job teaches us about God and creation 24:30 – How parents benefit spiritually from slowing down --- Check out Focus on the Family on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusonthefamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusonthefamily X: https://twitter.com/FocusFamily --- #FocusontheFamily #ChristianParenting #FaithInNature #GodsCreation #FocusOnTheFamily #RaisingGodlyKids #ChristianFamily #ReduceScreenTime #BiblicalParenting #MentalHealthForKids #NatureAndFaith ---