The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

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1KHO 725: Living Ready | John Bevere, The King is Coming Mar 01, 2026

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John Bevere joins host Ginny Yurich on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with the kind of story that wakes you up—in the best way: a kid who struggled with writing (his SAT English score was a 370) becoming the author of 25 books… because he couldn’t shake the sense that God was asking him to put something on paper. From an unexpected college conversion to a decades-long reluctance to talk about end-times, John explains why his newest message isn’t about charts, dates, or fear—it’s about preparation, eager anticipation, and living with an eternal perspective that actually makes you kinder, steadier, and more alive right now. You’ll hear a surprisingly beautiful “relationship, not religion” moment, a fresh picture of eternity that sounds nothing like floating on clouds, and why “the King is coming” is meant to produce courage—not escapism. Explore The King Is Coming and The Awe of God and check out MessengerX - the free discipleship app John mentions.

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1KHO 724: The Long Game of Youth Sports | Britt Lee, Parenting the Pure Athlete Feb 28, 2026

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Youth sports can feel like a treadmill you can’t step off—more time, more money, more pressure, and a nagging fear that if you don’t start at age six, you’ve missed your chance. In this episode, Ginny Yurich sits down with Pure Athlete co-founder and Parenting the Pure Athlete author Britt Lee to zoom out and ask the question parents rarely get to ask: what is this really all for? Britt unpacks why most kids quit organized sports by early adolescence, why “early dominance” doesn’t predict much before puberty, and how the real ROI isn’t a scholarship—it’s the transferable stuff: resilience, belief, coachability, leadership, and learning to handle nerves when it matters. They talk time audits, parental body language, why the car ride home can make or break a kid’s love of the game, and how to keep sports from stealing family culture while still letting it build something lasting.

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1KHO 723: Uncertainty Has So Much to Teach Us | Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Tiny Experiments Feb 27, 2026

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Anne-Laure Le Cunff—founder of Ness Labs and author of Tiny Experiments—joins Ginny Yurich to offer a freeing alternative to the ladder-climbing, goal-obsessed script so many of us are living by. Drawing from her own pivot from Google to startups to neuroscience, she explains why uncertainty isn’t a problem to solve—it’s a place where you can learn who you actually are, one tiny experiment at a time. This conversation is super practical and it's hopeful—especially for parents raising kids in a world that worships productivity. If you’ve been pushing hard, feeling behind, or quietly wondering if you’re building the wrong life, this episode will help you trade pressure for curiosity—and make room for more play, presence, and real progress.

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1KHO 722: We've Sucked the Joy Out of Parenting | Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Dr. Roberta Golinkoff, Einstein Never Used Flashcards Feb 26, 2026

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In this warm, science-backed conversation, Ginny Yurich sits down with developmental researchers Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Dr. Roberta Golinkoff—the longtime collaborators behind the newly revised Einstein Never Used Flashcards—to name what so many parents feel but can’t quite put into words: childhood has been sped up, pressured, optimized, and drained of joy. They unpack why “earlier” doesn’t mean “better,” how screens and constant distraction are reshaping family life and even college campuses, and why play isn’t extra—it’s the way kids build flexible, future-ready brains (and calmer homes). If you’ve been parenting with a low-grade panic that your child is falling behind, this episode offers something better than another checklist: relief, perspective, and a simple path back to connection.

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1KHO 721: Anybody Can Have an Extraordinary Memory | Dr. Majid Fotuhi, The Invincible Brain Feb 25, 2026

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Ginny Yurich sits down with neurologist and neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi to flip the script on what most of us assume about memory: it isn’t something you either “have” or “lose”—it’s a skill you can build. Drawing from decades of work with brain health, ADHD, concussion recovery, and cognitive decline, Dr. Fotuhi explains why everyday forgetfulness is often normal (and not an automatic sign of Alzheimer’s), then gives a clear, doable framework for getting sharper at any age through his five pillars of brain health—exercise, sleep, nutrition, stress reduction, and brain training. You’ll hear why movement supercharges the brain, why racquet sports and “thinking + motion” activities are especially powerful for kids and adults, how to make names and information stick by adding emotion and play, what’s actually happening during menopause brain fog, and why optimism and purpose aren’t just nice ideas—they’re linked to real changes in the brain. This episode is practical, hopeful, and immediately motivating—you’ll finish it feeling like your brain isn’t fragile… it’s trainable. So exciting!!

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1KHO 720: Kids Do Well If They Can | Dr. Ross Greene, The Kids Who Aren't Okay Feb 24, 2026

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Ginny Yurich sits down with Dr. Ross W. Greene to examine a hard truth: if consequences were going to fix chronic behavior challenges, they would have worked by now. Greene’s central premise—kids do well if they can—shifts the focus away from motivation and toward lagging skills and unsolved problems. In this conversation, they unpack why the same students are repeatedly punished, why taking away recess often makes things worse, and how reacting in the moment keeps adults “late” instead of proactive. You’ll hear a practical framework for identifying predictable triggers, listening in a way that builds clarity rather than conflict, and solving problems collaboratively without lowering expectations. This episode is a thoughtful look at what actually changes outcomes—for the kids who are struggling most and for everyone around them.

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1KHO 719: How to Get More Out of Every Step You Take | Michael Easter, Walk With Weight Feb 23, 2026

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Michael Easter returns for his third appearance, and this one feels like a relief: a simple way to get stronger, steadier, and more clear-headed without adding another complicated “wellness” project to your life. Ginny Yurich and Michael talk about the Two Percenter mindset, why walking is already powerful, and how adding a reasonable load can quietly upgrade nearly everything—muscle, bone density, core strength, endurance, mood, and even the way you move through everyday life (yes, even airports and errands). They also get practical about getting started with what you already own, why this works especially well for busy parents, and how time outside can turn down the mental noise and help you hear yourself again.

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1KHO 718: Digging Up the Details | Amanda Hope Haley, Stones That Speak Feb 22, 2026

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Archaeologist and author Amanda Hope Haley joins Ginny Yurich for a conversation that makes the Bible feel both more historically grounded and more alive. From sixth-grade “digs” and a life-changing biblical archaeology class to fieldwork near ancient sites and fresh discoveries that keep rewriting what we think we know, Amanda explains how archaeology doesn’t “prove” Scripture—it illuminates it, clears away centuries of assumptions, and restores the texture of the ancient world. They talk Noah’s Ark (and why the obsession misses the point), the surprising power of stone memorials, why traditions sometimes get mistaken for text, and how new finds—like the excavation of Magdala—can sharpen our understanding of familiar stories without shaking faith. Plus, an unforgettable Amish family story, a quick, mind-bending detour into space and the James Webb telescope, and a closing childhood memory under the stars that perfectly fits the 1000 Hours Outside message.

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1KHO 717: Release the Hope Molecules | Dr. Julia Garcia, The 5 Habits of Hope Feb 21, 2026

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Hope isn’t a personality trait—it’s a practice, and Dr. Julia Garcia is here to show us how to build it when life feels heavy. In this honest, energizing conversation with Ginny Yurich, Dr. Garcia shares her own journey from deep hopelessness to earning a PhD in psychology and helping families, students, and leaders strengthen what she calls our “goal-directed” brain circuits—the ones that help us regulate emotions, make plans, and keep going. You’ll hear the science behind loneliness and despair and how simple habits like risk (letting yourself be seen) and release (finding healthy outlets—from poetry to nature to movement) can change everything.

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1KHO 716: The Benefits Trap | Dustin Garrett, Samaritan Ministries Feb 20, 2026

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Healthcare shouldn’t be the thing that decides whether you can take a risk, build a business, stay home with your kids, or say yes to the life you actually want—and in this conversation, Ginny Yurich talks with real-life friend Dustin Garrett from Samaritan Ministries about a different way forward. Instead of paying premiums into the ether and hoping the fine print works out, Dustin explains how healthcare sharing works person-to-person—real families helping real families—often with surprising clarity, freedom of choice, and a kind of human connection you don’t get from an insurance portal. They dig into why the system feels so broken, why price transparency matters, how Samaritan has been doing this for decades, and what’s new with Redeem Healthshare, the next-generation, all-digital option that adds features many families have asked for. If you’ve ever felt boxed in by “good benefits,” this episode will feel like someone opening a door.

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