Kristen's Simple Life

In this episode, Kristen talks about the natural element, fire. She compares the element of fire to the many different meanings of fire in biblical stories.

In this episode, Kristen talks about the dangers of tornadoes, The war in Washington (1812), and the mantle that Elijah passed on to Elijah.

In this episode, Kristen talks about the significance of rain in every area of our lives.

In this episode, Kristen talks about all of the things in creation that came before man and its importance.

In this episode, Kristen talks about several large bird nest in multiple trees in her yard. She also discusses the significance of the sycamore tree and how Zacchaeus used it to see Jesus.

In today’s episode, Kristen brings on her husband, Nicholas Bass to discuss the white-tailed deer’s characteristics being somewhat similar to Eutychus in the Bible who did not have common sense.

In today’s episode, Kristen will discuss how coyotes are mistaken as another animal in the wild. And just like the coyote, Jacob was mistaken to be someone he was not.

In this also, Kristen switches things up a bit. She talks about judgement on false speakers and also how we should be careful not to make judgement. Then she compares the false teachers to foxes in desolate cities.

In this episode, Kristen shared her experience with their leopard gecko, and how he is as nice as the Good Samaritan.

In this episode, Kristen finishes up the bird series by ending it with the turkey vulture and how it’s personality relates to what happens when we are disobedient to God.

In today’s episode, Kristen describes the love the American Robin has for its own flock, and compares it to the love between Naomi and Ruth, and then Ruth and Boaz.

In this episode, Kristen talks about the vibrant cardinal and it’s characteristics that could be compared to the wisdom of King Solomon.

The book of Genesis chapter 37 through 45 tells the story of Joseph and his brothers. The story is full of aggression, jealousy, pride, and unforgiveness. Kristen talks about the woodpecker’s aggression towards other birds and compares the two concepts.

The mockingbird mimics the songs and sounds of other birds, insects and amphibians. But God, on the other hand, is not a God that is mocked. In this episode, Kristen will break down how this concept works.

In this episode, Kristen talks about the persistence and patience dogs have when it comes to wanting and waiting on food from their master. She applies this to the story in the Bible of the woman whose daughter was possessed with a demon and Jesus healed her daughter because of her faith.

In this episode, Kristen talks about the strange-looking camel cricket and how its traits are similar to the deaf man in the Bible. Jesus took the time to command the man to see and speak clearly. Ephphatha! Be open.

In today’s episode, Kristen talks about the house fly and how it is not only a nuisance, but it carries fungi, bacteria and diseases. With that in mind, she explains how bad it was when Pharaoh’s house was infested.

In this episode of Season 3:1; Kristen talks about the leaf-footed bug who is in the stink bug family, and compares it to Lazarus stinking in his grave for four days.

As season 2 ends and season 3 begins, we approach Thanksgiving day with COVID-19. In this episode, Kristen talks about turkeys and being thankful in spite of our current circumstances.

In this season finale of Encouragement from Kristen’s backyard, she warns against betraying Jesus during these crazy times that we are living in. Stay tuned for season 3 coming right up next week!

In today’s episode, Kristen records indoors as she physically recovers from rebuilding areas of the yard affected by hurricane Zeta. Kristen talks about a uprooted white oak tree and compares that to Christians who have uprooted themselves from their faith and do not produce good fruit.

In today’s special episode, Kristen talks about the spirit of the crow, witchcraft, and the fall of Saul in the Bible.

The hummingbird is so tiny that it is unnoticed in the flower garden by many. So was baby Jesus when Mary and Joseph was on the run from King Herod. Sometimes the greatest assets in our life go unnoticed.

In today’s episode, Kristen talks about the beautiful lime green Luna moth and how the meaning behind the Luna moth can be compared to idol worship in the Bible.

In today’s episode, Kristen talks about the importance of bugs to our ecosystem, and compares that to the importance of men to our society.