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Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

Join Master Naturalist, Bible teacher and author Eryn Lynum as we explore God"s wild and wonderful world! What can a bird"s migration teach us about God"s guidance in our life? How can counting tree rings help us understand our life story? How can a milkweed plant help us cut off toxic thoughts and think about everything lovely and true? God"s wild and wonderful world is full of amazing life lessons. As we get outside and adventure through creation, we"ll discover how deep and wide the Father"s love

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20:32

Create a Nature Calendar of Firsts with Ginny Yurich...

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2024/03/26

When did you see a butterfly for the first time this year? When did the robins return? Learn how to create a nature "Calendar of Firsts" from our guest, Ginny Yurich, of 1000 Hours Outside! Ginny's also sharing with us all the good reasons to get out into the sunshine, and how we can inspire our friends to play outside with us. This episode is part 1, the kids edition. On part 2, Ginny will share with parents and caregivers. Order Ginny's new book, Until The Streetlights Come On:

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21:34

How Is A Flower Born? Episode 27

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2024/03/19

How does something as beautiful and complex as a flower grow from an itty-bitty seed? Today we are learning about the life cycle of flowers, and what their life—and even death—teach us about God’s Word.Here’s our trail map:How do seeds grow into flowers?How are new seeds made?Why are flowers important?What can flowers teach us about God’s Word?Resources Mentioned and used for Research:Get Eryn's new book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation:

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23:51

How Is A Geode Made? Episode 26

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2024/03/05

Have you ever wondered how a rock is made? Have rocks just always been here? Is a rock…born? Let's dive into the study of geology and discover the creative and fascinating ways God made rocks—including mini crystal caves called geodes!Here’s our trail map:What are three ways rocks are made?How are geodes made?What makes geodes different colors inside?How can we grow in beauty and wonder inside?Resources Mentioned and used for Research:Join this month’s giveaway of a geode cracking kit and the

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26:37

Are Owls Wise? Exploring Bird Brains - Episode 25

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2024/02/20

Have you ever heard that owls are wise? On this episode, we are meeting some very smart birds and learning how their brains are designed. But is being smart the same thing as being wise?Here’s our trail map:How does an owl’s brain work?Meet three other very smart birdsWhat is the difference between being smart and being wise?How can we be wise?Resources Mentioned and used for Research:Get Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation:

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25:14

Are Venus Flytraps From Space And Why Do They Eat...

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2024/02/06

Have you ever seen a Venus flytrap catch a fly?! These fascinating plants might look like they come from outer space—but that’s far from the truth. If they’re not from space, where are they from and why do they eat insects?Here’s our trail map:Do Venus flytraps come from space?Where did Venus flytraps get their funny name and where do they come from?Two theories as to why Venus flytraps eat insectsHow do Venus flytraps catch insects?What can the design of Venus flytraps teach us about sensing God’s

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21:06

Bears Don't Hibernate — 4 Cool Ways God Designed...

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2024/01/23

Did you know bears don’t hibernate? But what is it called when they take a long, sleepy nap in winter? We’re exploring four fascinating ways God designed creatures to rest and why rest is important for us, too!Here’s our trail map:What is hibernation?What is a bear’s winter nap called?What are four ways God designed animals to rest?Why is rest important for us?Resources:Get Eryn's new book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation:

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23:41

Can Mountain Lions Roar? Episode 22

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2024/01/09

Have you ever had an up-close encounter with a wild animal? Seeing God’s creatures up-close is wonderful—so long as we’re aware, safe, and respectful. I’m sharing my four close encounters with mountain lions on today’s show!Here’s our trail map:How did God make mountain lions special?What is the difference between a mountain lion, cougar, and puma?Can a mountain lion roar?How can you be safe when in mountain lion habitat?How can awareness keep us safe as we follow God?Resources Mentioned and used

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15:31

Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect - A Christmas...

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2023/12/22

Why are Christmas trees not perfect? On this special Christmas feature, we're sharing one of our family's favorite children's books: Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect. Join us for this story full of nature, beauty, and wonder!Nat Theo Club Members can access a video with illustrations to read along.Join the Nat Theo Club to access more resources here: https://erynlynum.com/nattheoThank you to Guideposts Books for granting permission to use this story.Order Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect here:

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27:26

How Do Birds Fly? Episode 20

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2023/12/12

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly? We’re learning how birds fly and how bird flight inspired human flight and changed history! We’re also meeting a super inspiring person mentioned in the Bible named Bezalel (Beh-za-lel).Here’s our trail map:How are birds designed to fly?How did birds inspire and lead to the invention of airplanes?How can God’s designs inspire our creativity and inventions?Resources Mentioned and used for Research:Get Eryn's new book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing

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22:40

How Is a Tree Born From Wildfire? Episode 19

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2023/11/28

Have you ever been near a wildfire? Today my family is sharing what it was like living through the largest wildfire in Colorado’s written history. We’re also discovering how wildfire can be helpful and what important jobs it has in nature.Here’s our trail map:What is it like to live through a wildfire?Can anything good come from a wildfire?How is a tree born from wildfire?How can we grow through hard times?Resources Mentioned or Used in Research:Access full Episode Activity Guides by joining the Nat

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26:22

How Do Bad Germs Show Us God's Good Grace? Episode 18

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2023/11/14

Let's explore the fascinating world of invisible living creatures. That’s right—invisible! Not because they have super powers or an invisibility cloak, but because they are so tiny we cannot see them with our eyes. We're exploring:What is a microscope and how was it invented?How were the tiny, invisible creatures called bacteria discovered?What important jobs do bacteria have?Why do bad bacteria that cause diseases exist?What can bad bacteria teach us about God’s good grace?Resources Mentioned or

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23:31

The Crazy Ways Creatures See The World - Exploring...

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2023/10/31

Have you ever seen a snake wearing glasses? Did you know dragonflies have around 60,000 eyes? We're exploring the fascinating ways creatures see the world and answering these questions:How many eyes do insects have?Do snakes wear glasses?How do chameleons move their eyes in two different directions?How can we protect our eyes to see everything good, beautiful, and true?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Get Eryn's new book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation:

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25:35

Ladybugs Use Antifreeze?! 3 Curious Ways Insects...

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2023/10/17

Have you ever seen a ladybug wearing a sweater? How about a bee wearing a scarf or a spider wearing snow boots? Insects might not have a winter wardrobe, but God designed them to brave the cold in very creative ways! We're exploring:Why did God make seasons?How do insects survive cold months?How can we live and do well in hard times?How can we create a legacy for those who live after us?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Get Eryn's new book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through

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25:12

Do Trees Have Friends and Can They Talk to Each Other?

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2023/10/03

When God created plants, He made them in a very different way than animals and humans. And so the ways trees make friends and communicate with each other look quite different than our friendships and the way we talk! On this episode, we're exploring:How are trees and plants different than animals and humans?Do trees have friends?How do trees communicate?Why is it important that we choose our friends carefully?Resources Mentioned:Join the Nat Theo Club & Get Full Episode Activity Guides!Download

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21:30

How Do Chameleons Change Colors? Exploring Creature...

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2023/09/19

Wait... chameleons have crystals in their skin?! And there is an octopus with a costume box?? Today we're exploring creature camouflage and learning about two animals God created with very special camouflaging strategies. We're looking at:What are cells in creatures’ bodies?How does a chameleon change colors?How does a mimic octopus change shapes?Why don’t we need to blend in or change who we are?Resources Mentioned:Join the Nat Theo Club & Get Full Episode Activity Guides!Download the free

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22:12

How Do Fireflies Light Up and Which Creatures Glow in...

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2023/09/05

Have you ever seen fireflies glowing throughout a forest or field? God created a whole host of creatures that glow in the dark! Today we're exploring:What is bioluminescence?What creatures glow in the dark?How do fireflies light up?How do we shine God’s light?Resources Mentioned:Join the Nat Theo Club & Get Full Episode Activity Guides!Download the free Glow-in-the-Dark Creatures Coloring Page to go along with this lessonGet Eryn's new book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith

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23:51

How Are Hermit Crabs Born? Exploring Crazy Creature...

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2023/08/22

Discover the incredible water birth of hermit crabs! Today we're exploring the many fascinating ways God's creatures have babies. We'll look at:How are hermit crabs born?What creature gives birth in a snow fort?What creature has its baby while hanging upside down?How are human babies different from creature babies?Join the Nat Theo Club!Receive a full-color digital guide to go along with every episode as they air!Resources:Download the free coloring page for this episodeJoin the Nat Theo ClubOur

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25:39

Are Mushrooms Aliens? And Does Fungus Know How to Code?

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2023/08/08

If mushrooms are not plants or animals, what are they? Today we're exploring the fascinating world of fungi! We're looking at:What are mushrooms? (Are they… aliens?)What other living things are like mushrooms?How does fungus help humans, plants, and our planet?How does fungus use code like a computer?Join the Nat Theo Club!Receive a full-color digital guide to go along with every episode as they air!Resources:Video of wild orchidsVideo of fly agaric mushroomEryn's New Book: Rooted In Wonder:

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27:10

Can Butterflies Remember Being Caterpillars?

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2023/07/25

Can butterflies remember their younger days as caterpillars crawling across plants and munching on leaves? My kids are chiming in on today's episode as we explore:How do caterpillars turn into butterflies?Do other creatures experience a similar change?Can butterflies remember being caterpillars?Why are our memories so important?Resources:Video of ladybug larva (babies) on Eryn's Instagram PageEryn's New Book: Rooted In Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's CreationCaterpillar memory

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24:43

Are All Black Bears Black?

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2023/07/11

Have you ever seen a bear in the wild? If so, what color was it? I once saw a bear fishing in the river, and its color surprised me! On this episode, we're exploring:Are all black bears black?How did the black bear get its name?How are black bears designed to thrive where they live?Likewise, how does God give us what we need to live well and follow him?Resources:Eryn's New Book: Rooted In Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's CreationThe Burgess Animal Book for Children(Note, the

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