Have you ever wondered why God made mosquitoes? How an axolotl can regrow parts of its body? If a snail is born with a shell? Or why an octopus has three hearts? Welcome to Nat Theo (Nat = Natural, Theo = Theology), a Bible-based nature and science podcast for curious kids and their families! Join Master Naturalist, Bible teacher, and author Eryn Lynum as we explore fascinating creatures, incredible science, and the truths of God’s Word. Through engaging stories, surprising facts, and memorable nature lessons, children discover how creation points to its Creator. From tiny insects and backyard birds to capybaras, axolotls, dinosaurs, oceans, weather, space, and more, each episode helps families develop a biblical worldview while growing in faith and wonder. Whether you homeschool or attend public, private, or Christian school, Nat Theo makes a fun and educational addition to your family’s week. It’s science rooted in Scripture, nature study filled with wonder, and biblical truth you can carry with you wherever they go. The Natural Theology Project helps families nurture faith and wonder through Bible-based nature study, science curriculum, and the Nat Theo podcast.
Hippos may look round, slow, and almost cuddly—but these “river horses” are full of surprises. Discover why hippos sink rather than swim and have epic battles with each other. Learn how God designed hippos to survive using a mysterious built-in skin ointment. Here’s our trail map: Can Hippos Swim? How Strong Is a Hippo’s Bite? Do Hippos Sweat Blood? How Can We Have Thick Skin and a Soft Heart? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/can-hippos-swim/ Related Lessons to listen to next: Why Do Elephants Squeak? Lesson 80: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/880f710e-9de5-4d1b-a7fe-87f2d0b493e2/ Charging Rhinos and Playful Wombats - Nature Filmmaking With Dr. Gordon Wilson: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bcce1aa1-3346-451f-845f-ee734e0ad4df/ Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Episode Links: Marvels of Creation Book Set by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-3-book-pack Dinosaur Books by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/apologetics/dinosaurs Explore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/ Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member Explore Our Bible & Nature Curriculum and Resources: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Free Hippo Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/can-hippos-swim/ Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “The wise are patient; they will be honored if they ignore insults.” Proverbs 19:11 (NCV) “Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.” 1 Peter 3:9 (NLT) “Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other… Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.” Romans 12:9-10, 14 (NLT) Terms Learned in This Episode: Territorial: When an animal protects the place where it lives, rests, eats, or raises its babies. Hippo Gaping: When two male hippos stand face to face with mouths opened wide in preparation to battle. Blood Sweat: Red, oily liquid that comes out of a hippo’s skin to protect it. Pachyderm : An old word for a “thick-skinned” animal. This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
Have you ever wondered how fish poop? Or why do flamingos balance on one leg while sleeping? Speaking of sleep…do bees sleep at night? In this episode we’re answering curious questions sent in by listeners! A special thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Master Books! Grow in faith, wonder, and wisdom with books, curriculum, and resources from a Biblical worldview with Master Books at https://www.masterbooks.com/ And CTCMath, an online math program for grades K-12. Catch up, keep up, or get ahead with CTCMath’s effective and flexible curriculum. Enjoy half off CTCMath: https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=NPT Join the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/Wonder Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Lessons mentioned in this episode: Can Bees Dance? With Beekeeper Jenny - Episode 35: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/98aedf4a-bc84-4346-9278-cb70a9cf238f/ What Can We Learn From A Whale’s Earwax?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2b66a76f-e37d-4a46-8393-04082dce78d3/ This podcast contains paid sponsor ads.
Why is a peacock more beautiful than it needs to be? Because God makes marvelous things to delight us! Discover why “extravagant beauty” is not a problem for science when we understand that every beautiful thing—including shimmering blue and green peacocks—reflect the glory of our Maker. Here’s our trail map: What Kind of Bird Is a Peacock? Why Do Peacocks Shake Their Tails? Why Is a Peacock Dressed So Fancy? Why Did God Make Beautiful Things? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-is-a-peacock-so-fancy/ Related Lessons to listen to next: Can a Mantis Shrimp Really Punch Through Glass? Lesson 87: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/24b18ca5-51d6-4f72-80f1-ec2ea2b1f27d/ How Fast Is a Peregrine Falcon? Lesson 132: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/17a0dbe5-7f64-44e6-8017-fae682ab0090/ Do Ostriches Bury Their Heads in the Sand? Lesson 115: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5eaf8961-e99d-4591-a73e-dd7729bc2e90/ Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Save 25% During Apologia’s Summer Sale Through August 2026 Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day Course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-1-course-set/ Episode Links: Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Free Peacock Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-is-a-peacock-so-fancy/ Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.” Psalm 27:4 (NIV) “Sing a new song to the Lord! Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! Sing to the Lord; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does. Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods. The gods of other nations are mere idols, but the Lord made the heavens! Honor and majesty surround him; strength and beauty fill his sanctuary.” Psalm 96:1-6 (NLT) Terms Learned in This Episode: Peacock: A male peafowl. Galliformes: An order or category of mostly ground-dwelling birds often called landfowl that includes chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, grouse, and peafowl. Peahen: A female peafowl. Peachick: A baby peafowl. Train Rattling: When a peacock raises, fans out, and shakes his feathers to get a female peahen’s attention. Iridescence: When something seems to change colors or shimmer as light hits it from different angles and refracts. Structural Color: Color caused by tiny 3D structures that change how light bounces back to our eyes. Ocelli Feathers: Eye spot feathers on a male peafowl (peacock). Extravagant Beauty: Beauty that seems to go beyond what is simply needed or practical. This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
Honey badgers hold a reputation as the most fearless animal on earth, but what makes them brave enough to attack a bee hive or eat a venomous cobra? Discover how God engineered this fierce and tough underground animal to find honey and fight off lions. Here’s our trail map: What Is a Honey Badger? Does A Bird Help Honey Badgers Find Honey? Can a Honey Badger Eat a Venomous Cobra? How Does God Help Us Face Our Fears? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/can-a-honey-badger-eat-a-venomous-cobra/ Related Lessons to listen to next: Can Bees Dance? With Beekeeper Jenny - Episode 35: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/98aedf4a-bc84-4346-9278-cb70a9cf238f/ Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Some of our favorite books by Master Books: Wonders of Creation: https://www.masterbooks.com/wonders-of-creation Marvels of Creation 3-book set: https://www.masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-3-book-pack Dinosaurs by Design: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-by-design Dinosaurs for Kids: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-for-kids-hardback-single Dinosaurs of Eden: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-of-eden-revised-hardback-single Episode Links: Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Free Honey Badger Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/can-a-honey-badger-eat-a-venomous-cobra/ Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “Remember that I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you everywhere you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NCV) “When I am afraid, I will trust you. I praise God for his word. I trust God, so I am not afraid. What can human beings do to me?” Psalm 56:3-4 (NCV) “God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode: Mustelidae: The family of mostly carnivorous (meat-eating) mammals that includes otters, weasels, ferrets, badgers, and wolverines. Mellivora: A genus (small category) containing only honey badgers. Honeyguides: A family (category) of birds that can lead people to beehives and then eats the wax, bee larvae, or insects left behind. Also called indicator birds. Honey Hunters : People who search for wild beehives to collect honey. Honeyguide and human honey hunters information: https://www.nathab.com/blog/cooperation-birds-badgers-bees-and-us This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
How are baby scorpions born, and do they glow in the dark? Discover God’s designs in these mysterious arachnids and how they remind us that Jesus defeated the sting of death. Here’s our trail map: What Is a Scorpion? Do Scorpions Glow in the Dark? Why Do Scorpions Sting? How Did Jesus Defeat the Sting of Death? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/do-scorpions-glow-in-the-dark/ Related Lessons to listen to next: Why Do Jumping Spiders Jump? Lesson 127: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6a1b9f05-b8b0-467b-857b-75fa43e1a7f8/ Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Episode Links: Get half off CTCMath!: https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=NPT Explore all of Apologia’s award-winning curriculum and courses: https://www.apologia.com/ Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Free Scorpion Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/do-scorpions-glow-in-the-dark/ Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “Do not forget that he led you through the great and terrifying wilderness with its poisonous snakes and scorpions, where it was so hot and dry. He gave you water from the rock!” Deuteronomy 8:15 (NLT) “The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.” Psalm 121:7-8 (NLT) “‘Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?’ The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 (NIV) “...He destroyed death, and through the Good News he showed us the way to have life that cannot be destroyed.” 2 Timothy 1:10b (NCV) “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and if you believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you will be saved. We believe with our hearts, and so we are made right with God. And we declare with our mouths that we believe, and so we are saved.” Romans 10:9-10 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode: Arachnid: A type of animal with eight legs, a body with two main parts, and no antennae or wings. Spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites are all arachnids. Molt: To shed an old outer covering, such as fur or an exoskeleton. Biofluorescence: When a creature soaks up light we cannot see well and gives it back out as a glowing color we can see. Metasoma: The long, bendy part of a scorpion’s abdomen that looks like a tail. Telson: The end part of a scorpion’s tail-like metasoma that contains the venom bulb and sharp stinger. Neurotoxins: Toxins (naturally occurring poison) that attack and disrupt the nervous system. Pedipalps: The scorpion’s large front claws used for grabbing prey, sensing its surroundings, and defending itself. This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
Do frogs actually have long tongues? And do they really ribbit? We’re unveiling the truth behind some froggy myths and discovering God’s designs in these amazing jumpers! Here’s our trail map: How Do Frogs Hop? How Long Is a Frog’s Tongue? How Do Frogs Ribbit? How Does Singing Worship Bless God and Us? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-long-is-a-frogs-tongue/ Related Lessons to listen to next: How Do Tadpoles Turn Into Toads? Lesson 78: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e80566db-d48a-48f1-a0ab-2be21ac6d9d2/ Why Are Dart Frogs Poisonous? Episode 37: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3ba7565f-379e-4a12-9c58-ad94a62b4ec0/ Why Do Axolotls Never Grow Up? Lesson 106: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/72d70dc4-7555-4eab-962f-e1adf4659c10/ Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Episode Links: Explore all of Apologia’s award-winning curriculum and courses: https://www.apologia.com/ Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Free Frog Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-long-is-a-frogs-tongue/ Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.” Psalm 104:24 (NIV) “Shout to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with joy; come before him with singing.” Psalm 100:1-2 (NCV) “Let the teaching of Christ live in you richly. Use all wisdom to teach and instruct each other by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16 (NCV) “Praise the Lord from the earth, you large sea animals and all the oceans, lightning and hail, snow and mist, and stormy winds that obey him, mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all cattle, crawling animals and birds, kings of the earth and all nations, princes and all rulers of the earth, young men and women, old people and children. Praise the Lord, because he alone is great. He is more wonderful than heaven and earth.” Psalm 148:7-13 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode: Saltation: Moving by jumps or hops instead of walking. Catapult: A machine that stores energy and then releases it all at once to fling something through the air. Tendon: Strong, stretchy cords made from collagen that connect muscles to bones. Viscosity: Describes how thick or runny a liquid is. Buccal Cavity: The space inside a frog’s mouth and throat where air can move in and out. Vocal Sacs: Stretchy pouches of skin that some frogs use to make their calls louder. Frog recording credits: Pacific treefrog “ribbit” recordings: https://californiaherps.com/ Spring peepers recording: JohnDziak, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Wood frogs: Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Banded bullfrog: Inspector, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Grey treefrog: llap, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
Have you ever been tricked by an insect that looked like a stick? Why do lions roar? Do fish need air to live? We’re answering nature questions sent in by listeners! A special thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Master Books! Grow in faith, wonder, and wisdom with books, curriculum, and resources from a Biblical worldview with Master Books at https://www.masterbooks.com/ Join the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/Wonder Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Lessons mentioned in this episode: How Do Fish Breathe Underwater? The Curious Ways Creatures Breathe - Lesson 68: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0fc09da4-deab-42ce-9e57-2a2d5e9a2d8c/ Can Jellyfish Live Forever? Lesson 47: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4452712b-f969-4ca8-af44-943c63281ce4/ Are Owls Wise? Lesson 25: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6e4ef493-60d2-4acc-9fe9-252b9b55ee53/ This podcast contains paid sponsor ads.
Is there anything good about a housefly as it’s buzzing around a picnic table or stealing bits of watermelon? Discover the fascinating secret lives of houseflies and how they showcase God’s wisdom and creativity. Here’s our trail map: Where Do Flies Come From? How Do Flies Dodge Fly Swatters? Why Do Flies Rub Their Hands Together? How Can We Keep Our Heart Clean? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-flies-rub-their-hands-together/ Related Lessons to listen to next: Why Did God Make Mosquitoes? Lesson 129: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f5ee174c-95fa-42ea-a703-f47dcf3ffffd/ Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Episode Links: Try CTCMath for FREE and save half off: https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=NPT Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Free Housefly Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-flies-rub-their-hands-together/ Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “But if we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins, because we can trust God to do what is right. He will cleanse us from all the wrongs we have done.” 1 John 1:9 (NCV) “You are already clean because of the words I have spoken to you.” John 15:3 (NCV) “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (ESV) Terms Learned in This Episode: Spontaneous Generation: A past idea in science that living things appeared from nonliving things. Maggot: The larvae or baby stage of a fly. Diptera: The order (category) of true flies including house flies, horse flies, fruit flies, gnats, crane flies, and mosquitoes. Characterized by one set of two wings. Haltere: A tiny knob-shaped organ behind a fly’s wings that helps it balance in flight. Campaniform Sensilla: Tiny sensors in a fly’s haltere that can feel bending or pressure and send flight information to the fly’s nervous system. Pulvilli: Two fatty pads on a fly’s foot that are covered in tiny hairs (setae) that make a sticky glue-like substance. Chemoreceptors: Tiny sensors on some insect’s feet that help them detect chemicals such as smell and taste. This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
How does the fastest animal on earth dive through the sky at 200 miles per hour? Discover how God engineered a peregrine falcon with super speed, and what this wandering bird teaches us about our journey through life. Here’s our trail map: How Fast Is a Peregrine Falcon? Where Do Peregrine Falcons Live? Are Peregrine Falcons Endangered? How Are We Pilgrims On Earth? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-fast-is-a-peregrine-falcon/ Related Lessons to listen to next: How Do Birds Fly? Episode 20: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d39eec7d-4aca-4cba-b088-539424884c99/ Other episodes about specific birds: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/bird-podcast-for-kids/ Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Episode Links: Explore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/ Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Free Peregrine Falcon Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-fast-is-a-peregrine-falcon/ Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “It was by faith Abraham obeyed God’s call to go to another place God promised to give him. He left his own country, not knowing where he was to go. It was by faith that he lived like a foreigner in the country God promised to give him. He lived in tents with Isaac and Jacob, who had received that same promise from God. Abraham was waiting for the city that has real foundations—the city planned and built by God.” Hebrews 11:8-10 (NCV) “...they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.” Hebrews 11:13b (NKJV) “They were waiting for a better country—a heavenly country. So God is not ashamed to be called their God, because he has prepared a city for them.” Hebrews 11:16 (NCV) “We know that our body—the tent we live in here on earth—will be destroyed. But when that happens, God will have a house for us. It will not be a house made by human hands; instead, it will be a home in heaven that will last forever… So we always have courage. We know that while we live in this body, we are away from the Lord. We live by what we believe, not by what we can see. So I say that we have courage. We really want to be away from this body and be at home with the Lord. Our only goal is to please God whether we live here or there” 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-9 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode: Falcon: A group of 39 (some say 35-40) bird species in the Falco genus characterized by pointed wings, swift flight, predatory hunting, diurnal behavior, and a tomial tooth. Tomial Tooth: A small sharp notch on a falcon’s beak that helps it quickly kill prey by biting into the neck. Keel Bone: the large ridge of bone down the center of a bird’s breastbone where powerful flight muscles attach. Pectoralis Major Muscle: a large chest muscle that pulls a bird’s wings downward during flight. Supracoracoideus Muscle: A muscle beneath the pectoralis major muscle, responsible for the upward pull of the wing. Nasal Tubercle : A small cone-shaped bump inside a falcon’s nostril that helps control rushing air when the falcon dives at very high speeds. Nictitating Membrane: A bird’s “third eyelid” that slides across the eye to keep it clean and wet. Pilgrim: Someone who travels far to find a new home or to follow God in an important way. This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
How do salmon journey from a freshwater river to the saltwater ocean? And after years at sea, how do they find their way home to the exact river where they hatched? Discover how God designed salmon just right for their incredible adventure. Here’s our trail map: Where Do Salmon Live? How Do Salmon Live In Both Fresh and Salt Water? Why Do Salmon Swim Upstream? Where Is Our True Home? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-salmon-swim-upstream/ Related Lessons to listen to next: How Do Fish Breathe Underwater? The Curious Ways Creatures Breathe - Lesson 68: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0fc09da4-deab-42ce-9e57-2a2d5e9a2d8c/ How Does God Water All the Plants and Animals? Lesson 110: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/01e9495f-489d-46cf-9c58-e0be1b6084f3/ Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Episode Links: Discover God’s designs in crabs and other ocean creatures with Apologia’s Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-course-set/ Explore all of Apologia’s award-winning curriculum and courses: https://www.apologia.com/ Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Free Salmon Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-salmon-swim-upstream/ Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “So God created the large sea animals and every living thing that moves in the sea. The sea is filled with these living things, with each one producing more of its own kind. He also made every bird that flies, and each bird produced more of its own kind. God saw that this was good. God blessed them and said, ‘Have many young ones so that you may grow in number. Fill the water of the seas, and let the birds grow in number on the earth.’” Genesis 1:21-22 (NCV) “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NIV) “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The first heaven and the first earth had disappeared, and there was no sea anymore…. And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, ‘Now God’s presence is with people, and he will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them and will be their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death, sadness, crying, or pain, because all the old ways are gone.’ The One who was sitting on the throne said, ‘Look! I am making everything new!...’” Revelation 21: 1,3-5a (NCV) “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and if you believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you will be saved. We believe with our hearts, and so we are made right with God. And we declare with our mouths that we believe, and so we are saved.” Romans 10:9-10 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode: Anadromous: An animal that is born in fresh water, lives most of its life in the ocean, and then returns to fresh water to have babies. Osmoregulation : The process of an animal’s body balancing water and salt so it stays healthy. Ionocytes: Special cells in a salmon’s gills that help control salt balance. Smoltification: The set of changes that helps a young salmon get ready to leave fresh water and live in salt water. Redd: A nest that a female salmon makes in the gravel at the bottom of a stream or river. Homing Instinct: A natural ability in some animals to return to an important place, like its home or nesting area, even after traveling far away. This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
Why does the star-nosed mole have such a funny looking nose? And how did God design moles for their underground lives? Uncover the mysteries of moles as we burrow beneath the soil and discover God’s plans and purposes. Here’s our trail map: What Is a Star-nosed Mole? Why Do Moles Dig Tunnels? How Many Worms Can a Mole Eat? What Should We Store Up for the Future? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-moles-dig-tunnels/ Related Lessons to listen to next: How Do Prairie Dogs Use A Secret Language? Episode 41: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/aafc491f-9872-4bf1-acc2-43a9701f44af/ Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wonder-Leads-Adventure-Wonderful/dp/1645076210 Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Marvel-Devotions-Exploring-Creation/dp/0800748506 The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Episode Links: Try CTCMath for free and with a 12-month money back guarantee: https://ctcmath.com/ Explore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/ Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Free Mole Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-moles-dig-tunnels/ Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “Then Jesus said to them, ‘Be careful and guard against all kinds of greed. Life is not measured by how much one owns.’ Then Jesus told this story: ‘There was a rich man who had some land, which grew a good crop. He thought to himself, “What will I do? I have no place to keep all my crops.” Then he said, “This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and other goods. Then I can say to myself, ‘I have enough good things stored to last for many years. Rest, eat, drink, and enjoy life!’” ‘But God said to him, “Foolish man! Tonight your life will be taken from you. So who will get those things you have prepared for yourself?”’ ‘This is how it will be for those who store up things for themselves and are not rich toward God.’” Luke 12:15-21 (NCV) “Jesus said to his followers, ‘So I tell you, don’t worry about the food you need to live, or about the clothes you need for your body. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothes. Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest, they don’t have storerooms or barns, but God feeds them. And you are worth much more than birds.’” Luke 12:22-24 (NCV) “Don’t store treasures for yourselves here on earth where moths and rust will destroy them and thieves can break in and steal them. But store your treasures in heaven where they cannot be destroyed by moths or rust and where thieves cannot break in and steal them. Your heart will be where your treasure is.” Matthew 6:19-21 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode: Mammal: A group of animals that have hair or fur, are warm-blooded, have a backbone, (most) have live births, and feed their babies with milk from their bodies. Eulipotyphla: An order or smaller category of mammals including moles, shrews, and hedgehogs. Eimer’s Organs: Tiny touch sensors (sensory receptors) that help a mole know what is around it. Fossorial: Animals that are designed for digging and living underground. Insectivores: Animals that mostly eat insects, spiders, worms, and other small invertebrates. Larder: A place where an animal stores food so it can eat it later. This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
What causes waves? How do sloths not fall out of trees? Why is a sunset splashed in beautiful colors? And what makes a bird’s poop white? We are following our God-given curiosity and discovering answers to nature questions sent in by listeners. A special thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Apologia! Discover God’s fingerprints in creation with their award-winning science curriculum and courses at Apologia.com Join the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wonder-Leads-Adventure-Wonderful/dp/1645076210 Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Marvel-Devotions-Exploring-Creation/dp/0800748506 The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Lessons mentioned in this episode: Why Do Sloths Hang Upside Down? Episode 32: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a058a718-62c1-4baf-b357-ab70f2fbd983/ What Is Light? Lesson 109: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4eb19e42-31c5-4143-8e42-a5a0eb63daed/ This podcast contains paid sponsor ads.
Why in the world did God make mosquitoes? Let’s look past the itch and glimpse God’s good designs and purpose in an insect with a biteful reputation. Here’s our trail map: How Are Mosquitoes Born? Why Do Mosquitoes Suck Blood? Why Did God Make Mosquitoes? How Do Mosquitoes Show Us God’s Goodness? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-did-god-make-mosquitoes/ Related Lessons to listen to next: How Do Water Striders Walk On Water? Lesson 69: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ce7200f3-9322-46b6-bdc5-f6355f73de07/ Are Bats Blind? Episode 39: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/56235373-ab56-4920-aeaf-29af9b2f2a7a/ Why Are Bats Great Gardeners? Episode 40: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e2851257-6ed1-477e-bd47-2321e54de717/ Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wonder-Leads-Adventure-Wonderful/dp/1645076210 Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Marvel-Devotions-Exploring-Creation/dp/0800748506 The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Episode Links: Bugs: Big & Small, God Made Them All: https://www.masterbooks.com/bugs Explore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/ Try CTCMath for free and with a 12-month money back guarantee: https://ctcmath.com/ Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Free Mosquito Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-did-god-make-mosquitoes/ Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” Genesis 1:31 (NIV) “God said, ‘Look, I have given you all the plants that have grain for seeds and all the trees whose fruits have seeds in them. They will be food for you. I have given all the green plants as food for every wild animal, every bird of the air, and every small crawling animal.’ And it happened.” Genesis 1:29-30 (NCV) “Against its will, all creation was subjected to God’s curse. But with eager hope, the creation looks forward to the day when it will join God’s children in glorious freedom from death and decay. For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.” Romans 8:20-22 (NLT) “...I am making everything new!...” Revelation 21:5 (NIV) “The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation.” Psalm 145:9 (NLT) Terms Learned in This Episode: Larva: A baby insect. Mosquito Wriggler: The larva stage of a mosquito. Siphon: The breathing tube at the end of a mosquito larva’s body that allows it to breathe while underwater. Pupa: A juvenile insect. The life stage before growing into an adult. Mosquito Tumbler: The pupa stage of a mosquito. Protein: Tiny building materials in living things that help bodies grow, repair themselves, and do important jobs. Pollinator: A creature that helps spread pollen, which helps plants grow. This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
Can rainbows appear in the night sky? Discover how God uses light and water to make rainbows, and explore the many places—and even times of day—we might see them. Learn how the rainbow’s full circle reminds us that God’s promises have no end, appearing after storms and even in the night. Here’s our trail map: What Makes a Rainbow? Why Is a Rainbow Curved? Where Do Rainbows Appear in Nature? How Do Rainbows Remind Us of God’s Promises? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-are-rainbows-made/ Related Lessons to listen to next: What Is Light? Lesson 109: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4eb19e42-31c5-4143-8e42-a5a0eb63daed/ What Is Earth's Atmosphere For?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/be61b270-5a47-4fd0-ae15-d140867738aa/ Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wonder-Leads-Adventure-Wonderful/dp/1645076210 Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Marvel-Devotions-Exploring-Creation/dp/0800748506 The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Episode Links: Try CTCMath FREE: https://ctcmath.com/ God's Design for Heaven & Earth: https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-for-heaven-earth-set-mb-edition Explore Christ-centered books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/ Eryn’s video of a lunar halo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYfYsaeFWCU/ Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Free Rainbow Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-are-rainbows-made/ Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “For God is not a God of disorder but of peace…” 1 Corinthians 14:33a (NLT) “For through him (Jesus) God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see— such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him. He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together.” Colossians 1:16-17 (NLT) “And God said, ‘This is the sign of the agreement between me and you and every living creature that is with you. I am putting my rainbow in the clouds as the sign of the agreement between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth and a rainbow appears in them, I will remember my agreement between me and you and every living thing. Floods will never again destroy all life on the earth. When the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and I will remember the agreement that continues forever between me and every living thing on the earth.’ So God said to Noah, ‘The rainbow is a sign of the agreement that I made with all living things on earth.’” Genesis 9:12-17 (NCV) “The Lord’s love never ends; his mercies never stop. They are new every morning; Lord, your loyalty is great.” Lamentations 3:22-23 (NCV) “But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life.” Psalm 42:8 (NLT) Terms Learned in This Episode: Light Refraction: When light bends as it moves from one material into another. Light Dispersion: When white light splits and spreads out into rainbow colors. Moonbow: A faint rainbow created by moonlight that is directly opposite of the moon’s position in the sky. Lunar Halo: A glowing ring around the moon, often with rainbow colors. It forms when moonlight passes through tiny ice crystals high in the sky, which bend the light and make a circle of light around the moon. This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
Whatever your feelings are toward spiders, jumping spiders may be the cutest! But do jumping spiders bite or have venom? And what’s the secret to their super-power jumps? Here’s our trail map: Is a Jumping Spider a Bug? Do Jumping Spiders Bite? Why Do Jumping Spiders Jump? How Can We Learn From Our Mistakes? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-jumping-spiders-jump/ Related Lessons to listen to next: How Do Spiders Make Webs? Episode 38: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/51a0e526-d77f-46bf-8dd6-364667633989/ Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wonder-Leads-Adventure-Wonderful/dp/1645076210 Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Marvel-Devotions-Exploring-Creation/dp/0800748506 The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Episode Links: Apologia Zoology 3: Land Animals Course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-3-course-set/ Explore Apologia’s award-winning courses and curriculum form a Biblical worldview: https://www.apologia.com/ Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Free Jumping Spider Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-jumping-spiders-jump/ Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.” Proverbs 24:16 (NLT) “Lord, tell me your ways. Show me how to live. Guide me in your truth, and teach me, my God, my Savior. I trust you all day long.” Psalm 25:4-5 (NCV) “But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous to everyone and will give you wisdom without criticizing you.” James 1:5 (NCV) “The Lord says, ‘I will make you wise and show you where to go. I will guide you and watch over you.’” Psalm 32:8 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode: Arachnid: A type of animal with eight legs, a body with two main parts, and no antennae or wings. Spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites are all arachnids. Cephalothorax: The front main body section of some creatures, where the head and thorax (or mid section) are joined together into one part. Hydraulic System : A way of moving something by using liquid pressure such as from water or oil. Hemolymph: The fluid inside insects and arachnids that carries nutrients and helps their bodies work. This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
“Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” Psalm 8:1a Listen to the Truth Seekers Podcast: https://www.christianparenting.org/podcast/truth-seekers/ Psalm 8 shares the wild wonders of God’s creation while declaring praise to our Creator. We’re sharing an episode from the Truth Seekers podcast. Sherilyn Grant walks us through Psalm 8 and how to pray through it. Truth Seekers: Bible Stories for Kids, is a biblically based podcast designed for young minds eager to explore the wonders of the Bible! Join host, Sherilyn Grant, to embark on an exciting journey through the captivating true stories of the Old and New Testament. Delve into the timeless stories of faith, courage, and redemption, carefully crafted to engage children and adults alike. At Truth Seekers, we believe that each story in the Bible forms a crucial piece of a grand narrative, unveiling God's profound plan to rescue and renew humanity. Through the power of storytelling and Scripture, our mission is to illuminate the path of salvation, revealing God's boundless love and unwavering faithfulness. Join us as we uncover profound truths and discover practical lessons that resonate deeply with our lives.
Is a starfish a fish? How do sea stars regrow an arm? Do these cosmic-shaped sea creatures have eyes? Discover how God made sea stars unique and how their thousands of feet encourage us to walk in God’s path for us. Here’s our trail map: Is a Sea Star a Starfish? How Does a Sea Star Regrow an Arm? How Do Sea Stars Move? How Can We Walk in God’s Ways? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-does-a-sea-star-regrow-an-arm/ Related Lessons to listen to next: What is an Axolotl and How Does it Regrow its Brain? Lesson 6: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ce122f49-e5c6-4b63-ad8e-da56ed0936aa/ What Are We Made Of? Exploring Human Cells - Lesson 57: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0517c0e2-471a-465d-b475-763e0bbaa539/ Eryn's Books: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Episode Links: Sensational Sea Creatures (From the Marvels of Creation Book Set): https://www.masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-3-book-pack Explore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/ Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Free Sea Star Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-does-a-sea-star-regrow-an-arm/ Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “He lifted me out of the pit of destruction, out of the sticky mud. He stood me on a rock and made my feet steady.” Psalm 40:2 (NCV) “Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him.” Psalm 128:1 (NIV) “How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’” Romans 10:14-15 (NIV) “On your feet wear the Good News of peace to help you stand strong.” Ephesians 6:15 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode: Echinoderm: a class (large category) of ocean animals with a hard, bumpy, or spiny body, such as a sea star, sea urchin, or sand dollar. Asteroidae : The group of echinoderms that includes sea stars. Sea Star Ray: The pointed arm of a sea star extending from a central body. Regeneration: The ability to regrow a lost or damaged body part. Autotomy : When an animal purposely drops or sheds a body part, like an arm or tail, to escape danger. Blastema: A group of cells that forms at an injured spot and helps regrow a missing body part. Tube Feet: Tiny, tube-shaped body parts with suction cups on the end that help a sea star move, cling to surfaces, and hold prey. This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
Join Magnify: https://nattheo.com/magnify Includes live video classes with Eryn! Grow in wisdom & wonder with faith-based nature study and journaling. Don't wait! Start exploring today, begin creating your Nature Notebook, and get ready for our first live class! Includes: 3 live classes with Master Naturalist, Eryn Lynum 9 nature topics to explore Nature journaling prompts Nature journaling template pages Weekly devotionals for each topic Trusted recommended resources for each topic Trusted recommended books and field guides for each topic 75 pages of content Full family access Ideal for ages 4-14 *All resources are digital to be printed at home Join Magnify: https://nattheo.com/magnify This episode contains an advertisement.
Step into the marsh with one of the strangest (and coolest) birds on Earth: the shoebill—often called a “shoebill stork,” even though it’s not actually a stork! Discover how God designed these unique birds with their razor-sharp bills, massive feet, and piercing eyes, and what they teach us about being adopted into God’s family. Here’s our trail map: Is a Shoebill a Stork? Can a Shoebill Eat a Crocodile? How Are People Saving Shoebills from Extinction? How Has God Adopted Us? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/is-a-shoebill-a-stork/ Related Lessons to listen to next: Do Ostriches Bury Their Heads in the Sand? Lesson 115: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5eaf8961-e99d-4591-a73e-dd7729bc2e90/ What Is a Killdeer and Why Does It Fake a Broken Wing? Lesson 85: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/85fab65e-9733-4294-ac85-4bd1976e2305/ Eryn's Books: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Episode Links: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day Course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-1-course-set/ Explore Apologia’s award-winning science curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/subject/science/ Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Free Shoebill Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/is-a-shoebill-a-stork/ Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God’s glorious standard, and all need to be made right with God by his grace, which is a free gift. They need to be made free from sin through Jesus Christ.” Romans 3:23-24 (NCV) “God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.” Ephesians 1:5 (NLT) “See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!...” 1 John 3:1a (NLT) Terms Learned in This Episode: Taxonomy: The sorting and naming of living things in nature. Pelecaniformes: An order of waterbirds including pelicans, shoebill, and hamerkop. Monotypic : When a creature is the only kind in its taxonomy group. Balaenicipitidae: A Family of animals including only the shoebill. Bill-clattering: A unique sound made by a shoebill when it rapidly claps together its bill to communicate. Ambush Predator: An animal that hunts by staying very still (often camouflage) and then striking. Vulnerable Species: A type of animal or plant that is at a high risk of going extinct in the wild. This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
Adventure, challenge, heroes…and a whole lot of rabbits with swords! Author S.D. Smith shares how rabbits inspired the Green Ember books and how God’s creation serves as a canvas for our creativity, which leads to great stories. S.D. Smith’s Website: https://store.storywarren.com/ The Green Ember Series: https://store.storywarren.com/products/green-ember-books-full-set Brand-new! The Lost Key: https://store.storywarren.com/products/lostkey A huge thanks to our sponsor, Master Books! Here are some of our favorites by Master Books: Wonders of Creation: https://www.masterbooks.com/wonders-of-creation Marvels of Creation 3-book set: https://www.masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-3-book-pack Dinosaurs by Design: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-by-design Dinosaurs for Kids: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-for-kids-hardback-single Dinosaurs of Eden: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-of-eden-revised-hardback-single Eryn's Books: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
