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Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

The Natural Theology Project

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

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26:43

Why Does a Fly Rub Its Hands Together? Lesson 133

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/06/23

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

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29:39

How Fast Is a Peregrine Falcon? Lesson 132

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/06/16

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

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27:50

Why Do Salmon Swim Upstream? Lesson 131

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/06/09

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

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28:45

How Many Worms Can a Star-nosed Mole Eat? Lesson 130

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/06/02

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

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17:33

Why Is a Bird's Poop White? Answering Nature...

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/05/28

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.comJoin the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubEryn's Books:Where Wonder

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27:39

Why Did God Make Mosquitoes? Lesson 129

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/05/26

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:

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27:48

Can Rainbows Happen at Night? Lesson 128

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/05/19

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:

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26:15

Why Do Jumping Spiders Jump? Lesson 127

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/05/12

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:

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Pray Through The Wild Wonders of Psalm 8 - With the...

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/05/07

“Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” Psalm 8:1aListen 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

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22:21

How Does a Sea Star Regrow an Arm? Lesson 126

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/05/05

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

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06:05

What Does It Mean to Magnify?

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/05/04

Join Magnify: https://nattheo.com/magnifyIncludes 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 Lynum9 nature topics to exploreNature journaling promptsNature journaling template pagesWeekly devotionals for each topicTrusted recommended resources for each topicTrusted recommended

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30:25

Is a Shoebill a Stork? Lesson 125

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/04/28

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

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32:47

How Does Nature Inspire Great Stories? With S.D....

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/04/22

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-setBrand-new! The Lost Key: https://store.storywarren.com/products/lostkeyA huge thanks to our sponsor, Master Books! Here are some of our

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25:45

Why Does A Rabbit Wiggle Its Nose? Lesson 124

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/04/21

Why does a cottontail rabbit wiggle its nose? Does it have an itch or need to sneeze? Discover how all that nose wiggling helps them stay alive. Explore the amazing ways God designed cottontail rabbits to sense danger and make a quick getaway. Finally, learn how we can memorize pathways back to God’s safety and remain in his refuge.Here’s our trail map:Why Does A Rabbit Wiggle Its Nose?Do Rabbits Hibernate?How Do Rabbits Know Their Way to Safety?How Can We Run to God’s Protection?Download this

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17:14

Why Do Owls Spit up Their Food? Answering Nature...

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/04/16

Why do cats nap all day? How do insects survive winter? What makes cheetahs so fast? We’re answering nature questions sent in by listeners!Join the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubThis episode is made possible by Apologia! Discover God’s fingerprints in creation with their award-winning science curriculum and courses at Apologia.comEryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living:

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24:49

Is an Inchworm Actually an Inch Long? Lesson 123

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/04/14

Why is an inchworm called an inchworm? Do these creeping “Earth Measurers” actually measure the planet? Discover God’s designs in fascinating inchworms—caterpillars designed to delight!Here’s our trail map:Is an Inchworm a Worm or a Caterpillar?Why Do Inchworms Hang From Trees?Is an Inchworm Actually an Inch Long?How Does God Measure His Creation?Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://erynlynum.com/is-an-inchworm-a-worm-or-a-caterpillar/Related Lessons to listen to next:Can Butterflies

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24:55

Do Porcupines Shoot Their Quills? Lesson 122

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/04/07

Is there more to a porcupine than its spikes? Discover what makes a porcupine’s spikes so special, and whether a porcupine can shoot its quills like harpoons. Learn how God designed these pin-cushion rodents just right for life in the forest and up in the treetops.Here’s our trail map:How Are Porcupines and Hedgehogs Different?Do Porcupines Have Hair?Do Porcupines Shoot Their Quills?How Can We Avoid Being Prickly Toward Others?Related Lessons to listen to next:Why Do Beavers Have Orange Teeth

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27:55

Why Do Male Seahorses Have Babies? Lesson 121

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/03/31

What creature glides through the ocean with a tail like a monkey and a head like a horse? The seahorse, of course! Seahorses are very unique with their long noses, upright bodies, and curling tails. So….what exactly is a seahorse? Discover God's incredible designs in these one-of-a-kind creatures of the sea.Here’s our trail map:What Exactly Is a Seahorse?How Is a Seahorse Like a Vacuum Cleaner?Why Do Male Seahorses Have Babies?How Does God Prepare Us For Growing Up?Related Lessons to listen to

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15:20

Sticky Honey and a 194-Year-Old Turtle - Answering...

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/03/26

Why are arctic foxes white? What makes honey sticky? How many candles would the oldest turtle have on its birthday cake? Today we’re answering questions sent in by curious kids!A special thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Master Books! Grow in faith, wonder, and wisdom with trusted books, curriculum, and resources: https://www.masterbooks.com/Lessons mentioned in this episode:Can Bees Dance? Lesson 35: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/98aedf4a-bc84-4346-9278-cb70a9cf238f/How Hot is the Sun? Lesson

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27:36

How Is Sea Glass Made? Lesson 120

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible ·

2026/03/24

Maybe you have found sea glass on a beach, but where does sea glass come from? Is sea glass natural? Discover how God designed sand to make glass, and how beautiful sea glass reminds us God is writing amazing stories in our lives.Here’s our trail map:How Is Sea Glass Made?How Does Sand Make Glass?How Does Sea Glass Tell Stories?How Does God Write Our Stories?Related Lessons to listen to next:How Is A Pearl Made? Exploring Seashells and Mollusks - Lesson 46:

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