Treehouse Storyteller
Meet me in the Treehouse for God shaped storytelling. Treehouse Storyteller is where we can come together as messy parents seeking Jesus together and raising kids to love Him too. If you aren’t scared of addressing cultural issues head-on and finding a deeper understanding of the Biblical world view to share with your children, then you have come to the right place. Hannah is not afraid to be transparent and tell all of the juicy details, if that means you will be inspired to live more boldly for God. Our children are being chased by the world, and it is our job to be well equipped and know how to not only lead our flock, but successfully send our arrows out into the world one day to build the Kingdom. Hannah is a children’s book author, illustrator, and long-time photographer. She is a mother of 3 kiddos and has a hobby farm in the Colorado Foothills. She passionately shares real life moments of Her and her husband raising their family to value the outdoors, animals, camping, mountain life, nature, the arts, and especially their love for Jesus. As the Founder of Treehouse Storyteller and Hannah Pierrou Photography, author/illustrator of the Farm to Film collection, Hannah speaks boldly about motherhood, juggling work and home life, and most importantly living a life for Jesus. So snuggle up by the fire, or soak up the sunshine with those earbuds in, and meet Hannah in the treehouse for some biblical storytelling!
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Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
If we understand who God is, then we begin to have a better understanding of our identity in Christ.
Attributes vs. Attitudes
God is faithful.
Everything about God is constant and always.
God is Good.
God is the originator of goodness. (Gen. 1:31) The moment we see Him less than good, we begin to see Him less than God.
Jesus defines goodness in one word: GOD. (Matthew 19:16,17)
He abounds in goodness. (Exodus 34:6)
Goodness is the driving motivation behind all of His blessings. (Psalms 84:11)
Goodness is for this life. (Psalms 27:13)
As well as for eternity. (Psalms 31:19)
His goodness gives hope. (Psalms 27:13)
His goodness leads to repentance. (Romans 2:4)
Produces thankfulness (Psalms 136:1)
He has started a good work in all of His believers & commits Himself to completing it. (Phil. 1:6)
If we are reading our Bible consistently, then we will learn who God is.
'Omni’s of God'
Psalms 90:2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.
Immutable : unchanging, the same yesterday, today and forever. He is constant. ‘He is I AM’. (Isaiah 46:9-11)
Omnipotent : all-powerful (Psalms 33:9)
Omnipresent : all-present, from the tiniest atom, yet consumes the entire universe (2 Chr. 6:18; Eph. 4:6; Jer. 23:23-24)
Omniscient : all-knowing, all knowledge, knows all sees all
Omnitemporal : He is past, present, and future simultaneously.
Referenced NKJV Women's Bible.
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Emily Karc: Motherhood, Anxiety, the kid with a BAD label, & the POWER found in Christ!
On this episode of Treehouse Storyteller, I sit down with Emily Karc. She is a wife and mom of two boys. She loves to write and to learn. She homeschools one of her sons which has taught her so much about Jesus. She longs to gift other moms hope and a safe space to meet at Jesus' feet and find they are not as alone as they think they are. She is an author and just released an incredible resource and book.
TAKE AWAYS:
Finding verses that children can memorize at a young age.
It’s about relationship, not religion.
A struggle with anxiety, shame and depression.
It’s ok to ask for help, and to receive help, and have accountability.
Ultimately it is God that heals.
Our set-backs, are setups for God.
Anxiety is a tool of the enemy and not from God.
‘You need to be filled up with Jesus, so you can pour out His love.’
Do not let your kids believe the lies for 18 years.
Kids labeled ‘BAD’ will simply become bad.
1 in 10 kids struggle with anxiety.
How to prevent your kids from suffering from the weight of the world.
Being a parent to your kids, and not just a roommate.
Why parenting is so important in today’s culture.
Social Media and its influence on children.
We have to talk about the hard things with our kids. If we don’t, the world will.
Our kids want answers and knowledge, but if we don’t give them truthful and Biblical answers, then they will find answers from someone else, and the world will fill them with lies.
Jesus power is Enough for you!
His love will meet you right where you are.
Important Values discussed:
What we ingest matters, etc. shows we let our kids watch.
Our words matter. They are either bringing death or life.
Do not compare yourself. God created you uniquely.
Have ‘abnormal faith’, looking at the world’s culture as the odd way to live.
We can’t expect our kids to be world changers if we aren’t going to be
If you are not rooted in truth, then your kids will not be rooted in truth!
BIOGRAPHY:
Emily is a life long lover of the written word. She longs to use the words God gives her to inspire and encourage the women around her to come out from hiding behind their shame and pain, and find that Jesus' love is waiting to light up their life. When not writing, speaking, or advocating for 'the one', she spends her days chasing two young boys with her handsome hubby in eastern PA.
CONNECT with Emily:
Her recent book Dear Mama: One Mama's Journey of Learning to Live Beloved can be found on Amazon HERE and you can connect with Emily https://www.emilykarc.com/ and don't forget to follow her on socials as @emilykarc
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Welcome back to Treehouse Storyteller! If this is your first time listening, then make sure you go back and listen to our first handful of episodes. And if you have been following along, then don’t forget to hit that subscribe button to stay up to date with season 1. Treehouse Storyteller Podcast is a ministry of thetreehousestoryteller.com
This episode is all about analogies as we dive into scripture. We address the concept of being in a season where we need to get to the ‘other side’ and how we can walk this journey in confidence.
Take aways:
Surrounding yourself with community and support
Pursuing gratitude in the hard seasons
Feeding yourself with Truth
Remembering God’s promises
Our identity has been claimed!
Romans 8:16 ‘For the Holy Spirit makes God’s fatherhood real to us as he whispers into our innermost being, ‘You are God’s beloved child!’
We are fully equipped!
Romans 5:1 ‘Our faith in Jesus transfers God’s righteousness to us and he now declares us flawless in his eyes. This means we can now enjoy true and lasting peace with God, all because of what our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One has done for us.
What are we choosing to meditate on? Where is our focus?
Philippians 4:8 ‘Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].
Are we living in the spirit or the flesh?
More Scripture:
Psalms 37:4-5
Romans 5:1
Deuteronomy 31
Hebrews 13:15
Exodus 15:2
Genesis 1:4
Matthew 5:6,14,16
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
SHOW NOTES
Eryn Lynum: A Master Naturalist speaks truth on Climate Change and parenting.
On this episode of Treehouse Storyteller, I sit down with Eryn Lynum and discuss her journey as a Master Naturalist, and how she uses the Word of God, and the great outdoors to parent differently than the world. We talk about everything from the lies media has told us, to the fear mongering, to the great horned owl, and taking a day each week to sabbath. We dive deep into Biblical World View and reveal how Christian parenting looks different than the world’s idea.
Biography:
Eryn Lynum is a Master Naturalist, Bible Teacher, Author, and homeschooling mother of four. She brings together her certification as a naturalist and degree in Biblical studies to help families nurture their faith through God's creation.
Eryn has written amazing book called Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family’s Faith Through God’s Creation. It is absolutely beautiful. Eryn’s new book is found HERE !
She has also written 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting, as well as many devotionals and resources.
‘THROUGH THE ART OF PLAY, THE DRIVE OF DISCOVERY, AND THE AWE OF ADVENTURE, CHILDREN WILL GAIN A SENSE OF WONDER IN THEIR CREATOR THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.’
TAKE AWAYS:
How do we define truth in a toxic culture??
Creation sings of God’s love for His children and we can learn so much about God though His creation.
Romans 1:20 (ESV): 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
Psalm 19: 1: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Climate change can be understood from a Biblical World View and taught to our kids by facts and Biblical knowledge.
We know God through His word and His world.
God is not a God of confusion, but of order.
Ignore what Media says about Climate change, especially if it stirs up fear.
The benefits of having family values.
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Don't we completely need turned around sometimes in order to see what God is doing for us?
In this first episode, listeners will dive into the deep with Hannah to uncover some real life parallels to Psalms 78. We will unpack the word 'slew' in verse 34. This word is defined as turning something on its axis.
Hannah explains from her artist perspective how to look at our lives from a fresh perspective as we surrender our hearts to God and His ability to change us.
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