131-Get Kids Outside: Faith, Adventures, & Smart Safety with Sawyer’s Chairman Kurt Avery

Join host Jennifer Bosma on the Front Parking Spot podcast as she talks with Kurt Avery, founder of Sawyer, about practical and faith-centered ways to get children outdoors this spring and summer. This episode blends parenting encouragement with hands-on tips for outdoor adventures and family safety. Kurt explains why early outdoor experiences—watching ants, stargazing, hiking, gardening—help cultivate awe, resilience, and a deeper appreciation for God’s creation. He and Jennifer share simple activities for busy moms: create scavenger-hunt style adventures, start a small garden (tomatoes, beans, herbs), rotate locations to keep outings fresh, and use free stargazing apps to spark curiosity. The conversation also covers Sawyer’s high-performance outdoor protection products: compact point-of-use water filters (trusted by hikers and the military), gentle insect repellents and clothing treatments for ticks and mosquitoes, sunscreens, and first-aid solutions. Kurt describes how Sawyer filters work, easy maintenance (back-flushing), safe use in boil alerts and hurricanes, treatment longevity for clothing and blankets, and practical tips for using filters on trails or by attaching to bottles. Kurt highlights ways to involve kids in giving back: school or church fundraising to provide Sawyer filters overseas, tracking recipient families, and local service projects like food banks and yard work. He shares powerful impact stories—how affordable filters can eliminate waterborne illness in villages, reduce child mortality, and even stop stunting—illustrating how outdoor education and philanthropy build compassion and purpose in children. Expect actionable, mom-friendly guidance on keeping kids safe and engaged outdoors, product recommendations, and inspiration to turn ordinary nature moments into lessons of faith and service. For more information and to shop or support projects, visit  Sawyer | Protecting people, better. Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma Follow Jennifer on Instagram @frontparkingspot Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One. Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request. Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma Your reviews on Apple Podcasts are invaluable! They help us improve and reach more moms interested in Christian children's books and podcasts. Scroll all the way down to 'Leave a Review' written in purple at the bottom of the page to share your thoughts. Subscribe to Jennifer's website at www.jenniferbosma.com Thanks, Moms, for listening. Please share with others! Have an Ephesians 3:20 day as you go for the Front Parking Spot in your life today!