Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

Have you ever wondered how snails have babies, if they're born with shells, or why snails are so slimy? Discover God’s amazing designs in these little creatures that are probably crawling around your yard right now!Here’s our trail map:What Is a Snail?Is a Snail Born With a Shell?Why Do Snails Make Slime?How Does God Help Us Have a Shield of Protection?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/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Save 25% on the Origin of Life Series by The Science Dilemma. Use code NAT25: https://sciencedilemma.mysamcart.com/nat-theo/Try CTCMath for free for one week: https://ctcmath.com/Marine Biology Trips by Evidence 4 Faith: https://evidence4faith.org/marine-biology/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Snail Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/are-snails-born-with-shells/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“So God made the wild animals, the tame animals, and all the small crawling animals to produce more of their own kind. God saw that this was good.” Genesis 1:25 (NCV)“So God created human beings in his image. In the image of God he created them. He created them male and female.” Genesis 1:27 (NCV)“But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.” Psalm 3:3 (NLT)“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)“Do not be shaped by this world; instead be changed within by a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to decide what God wants for you; you will know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect.” Romans 12:2 (NCV)“I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless…” Psalm 101:3 (ESV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Invertebrate: A group of animals that don’t have a backbone.Mantle: A special organ God designed many creatures with that is sometimes used to create a shell.Calcium Carbonate: A mineral or material from nature found in things like animal shells, egg shells, chalk, and limestone.Hermaphrodite: A creature with both female and male parts in its...

What makes alligators and crocodiles different—and what can their powerful jaws teach us about our words? Join us as we explore God’s design in these amazing creatures and uncover a surprising connection between reptiles, the food chain, and the Bible.Here’s our trail map:How Are Alligators and Crocodiles Different?How Do Alligators and Crocodiles Swallow Their Prey?How Do Alligators and Crocodiles Care for Their Babies?How Do Our Mouths Bring Death or Life?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/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Explore Apologia’s award-winning curriculum and courses: https://www.apologia.com/Try CTCMath for free for one week: https://ctcmath.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Alligator Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/alligators-vs-crocodiles/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 (NIV)“When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need—words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you.” Ephesians 4:29 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Reptiles: A group of cold-blooded animals that have backbones, dry, scaly skin, and usually lay soft-shelled eggs on land.Cold-blooded: A cold-blooded animal relies on its environment, or the conditions around it, to stay cool or warm. They cannot keep their own bodies warm like humans and warm-blooded animals can. Crocodilia: An order (smaller category) of reptiles including alligators and crocodiles, caiman, and gharial.Apex Predator: Animals at the top of the food chain. No other animals hunt or eat them. They are the biggest and strongest hunters in their environment.Palatel Valve: A special flap at the back of an alligator or crocodile’s throat that seals off their airway when eating, so water does not go into their lungs or respiratory system.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements. Mentioned in this episode:Explore Creation and the Bible in the Nat Theo...

Meet one of the cutest creatures God made—the pika! This tiny mountain mammal lives high up in the tundra and teaches us big lessons about preparing for hard seasons so we can live and thrive in God’s plans and purposes.Here’s our trail map:What Is a Pika?What Is Life Like on the Tundra?Why Do Pika Pick Flowers?How Can We Store Up What We Need for Hard Times?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/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Try CTCMath for free for one week: https://ctcmath.com/Explore Apologia’s award-winning curriculum and courses: https://www.apologia.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Pika Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/american-pika/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 (NIV)“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)“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, sure and strong…” Hebrews 6:19a (NCV)“But I have hope    when I think of this:The Lord’s love never ends;    his mercies never stop.They are new every morning;    Lord, your loyalty is great.” Lamentations 3:21-23 (NCV)“And this hope will never disappoint us, because God has poured out his love to fill our hearts. He gave us his love through the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to us.” Romans 5:5 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Lagomorphs: A group of animals that includes rabbits, hares, and pikas. They look like rodents but have four front teeth instead of two.Tundra: A cold, treeless place where the ground stays frozen most of the year. Only small plants grow, and certain animals God designed to live in such a harsh ecosystem.Talus: A slope of broken rocks at the base of a cliff or mountain that provides shelter for animals.Haying: When an animal gathers and dries plants to store and eat...

What do shark fins, magnet-powered cells, animal bruises, fur, octopus moms, and owl necks all have in common? They’re questions curious kids like you asked—and we’re answering them in this special episode.These questions came from young listeners just like you. Each one leads us to discover more about the amazing ways God designed nature.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/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Save 10% with code NATURE at Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/Get full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubAsk your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“...Stop and consider the wondrous works of God.” Job 37:14 (ESV)This podcast includes paid advertisements.

It seems impossible to watch an otter and not smile. God designed river and sea otters in amazing and playful ways. Join biologist Jill Smith and Eryn Lynum as we discover what makes otters so amazing!Here’s our trail map:What is the difference between a sea otter and a river otter?How is a sea otter like a pool noodle?How do otters help protect God's creation?Why do otters make great parents?How can we stay safe through a healthy community?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/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Jill Smith’s Website, Nature Education Cards, and Book, Nature Unveiled: https://jillsmith.my.canva.site/life-long-learnerTry CTCMath for free for one week: https://ctcmath.com/Save 10% with code NATURE at Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Otter Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/river-otter-vs-sea-otter/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Let us think about each other and help each other to show love and do good deeds.” Hebrews 10:24 (NCV)“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10  (NLT)“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10 (NIV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Mustelidae: The animal family that includes otters, weasels, ferrets, badgers, and wolverines.Semi-aquatic: An animal that lives partly on land and partly in water.Holdfast: The root-like part of kelp that anchors it to rocks on the ocean floor, keeping it from floating away.Sea Otter Raft: A group of sea otters floating together on the water’s surface, often holding paws to stay connected.Community: A group of people (or animals) who live, work, or spend time together and help each other.This podcast episode contains paid...

Platypuses have been called the strangest animal on earth, but is it true? Discover this amazing creature with its duck-like bill, beaver-like tail, otter-like webbed feet, reptile-like claws, snake-like venom, and that lays eggs like a turtle!Here’s our trail map:Why Does a Platypus Lay Eggs?How Is a Platypus Venomous?Why Do Platypus Have a Bill?What Does Scripture Say About Being Different?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/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Try CTCMath for free for one week: https://ctcmath.com/Save 10% with code NATURE at Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Platypus Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/why-does-a-platypus-lay-eggs/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askA great book for learning about God’s designs in creature: God Made Animals by Generations MinistriesScriptures 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)“Do not be shaped by this world; instead be changed within by a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to decide what God wants for you; you will know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect.” Romans 12:2 (NCV)“I have given them your teaching. And the world has hated them, because they don’t belong to the world, just as I don’t belong to the world. I am not asking you to take them out of the world but to keep them safe from the Evil One. They don’t belong to the world, just as I don’t belong to the world.” John 17:14-16 (NCV)“Christ accepted you, so you should accept each other, which will bring glory to God.” Romans 15:7 (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.Monotremes: A small group (order) of mammals that lay eggs instead of having live births. Monotremes include the duck-billed platypus and four types of echidnas.Platypus Spur: A spike on the...

Explore the world of lava—what it is, where it comes from, and how God uses volcanoes to show His incredible power and unshakeable love! Here’s our trail map:What is Lava Made Of?How Are Igneous Rocks Made?How Does a Volcano Erupt?How Do Volcanos Point to God’s Power?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/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Save 25% on Apologia’s award-winning curriculum through August 31, 2025! https://www.apologia.com/Try CTCMath for free for one week: https://ctcmath.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Lava Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/what-is-lava-made-of/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“The mountains shake in front of him,    and the hills melt….” Nahum 1:5a (NCV)“The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,    before the Lord of all the earth.” Psalm 97:5 (NCV)“...on that day all the springs of the great deep burst forth, and the floodgates of the heavens were opened.” Genesis 7:11 (NIV)“Now the springs of the deep and the floodgates of the heavens had been closed, and the rain had stopped falling from the sky. The water receded steadily from the earth. At the end of the hundred and fifty days the water had gone down.” Genesis 8:2-3 (NIV)“You clothed the earth with floods of water,    water that covered even the mountains.At your command, the water fled;    at the sound of your thunder, it hurried away.Mountains rose and valleys sank    to the levels you decreed.” Psalm 104:6-8 (NLT)“‘The mountains may disappear,    and the hills may come to an end,but my love will never disappear;    my promise of peace will not come to an end,’    says the Lord who shows mercy to you.” Isaiah 54:10 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Lava: A natural material that has come out of a volcano and can cool down and harden into rock.Magma: Hot, melted rock that is deep underground.Igneous Rock: A rock that is made by lava cooling down and hardening into a rock.Elements: The

What do you get when you mix the colors of a peacock, the eyes of a chameleon, the punch of a boxer, and the shell of a crab? Meet the Peacock Mantis Shrimp—a creature so unique, scientists are studying it to understand how to design cars, airplanes, and armor!Here’s our trail map:What Is a Mantis Shrimp?Can the Mantis Shrimp Punch Through a Glass Aquarium?How Does the Mantis Shrimp See Its Underwater World?Are There Things in This World We Cannot See?Episode Links:FREE Activity Guide and Bonus Video for this lesson!: https://nattheo.myflodesk.com/x6uw96zq8yTry CTCMath for free for one week: https://ctcmath.com/Save 25% on Apologia’s award-winning curriculum through August 31, 2025! https://www.apologia.com/Order Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Mantis Shrimp Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/mantis-shrimp-punch/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures 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)“Through his power all things were made—things in heaven and on earth, things seen and unseen, all powers, authorities, lords, and rulers. All things were made through Christ and for Christ.” Colossians 1:16 (NCV)“Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely.” 1 Corinthians 13:12 (NLT)“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:Crustacean: An animal with a hard shell on the outside, jointed legs, and no bones inside. Most but not all live in water.Stomatopod: A category (order) of crustaceans commonly called the mantis shrimps. They live in ocean waters, commonly in coral reef areas. They are aggressive and are carnivorous, meaning they eat other creatures.Cavitation: A process where the mantis shrimp creates a bubble by the power of its punch that collapses, causing a shockwave of incredible force including sound,...

Do you have a nature collection? Have you ever had or held a fossil? David Rives of David Rives Ministries joins us to share his adventures in fossil finding and how his collection turned into one of the largest creation science museums!Episode Links:David Rives Ministries: https://davidrivesministries.org/Creation Club Magazine: https://davidrivesministries.org/magazine/Wonders Center & Science Museum: https://wonderscenter.org/Order Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Join the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615This podcast contains paid advertisements.

With its folded front legs and watchful eyes, the praying mantis looks like it's deep in prayer—but is it really? In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of the mantis: from its amazing hunting skills and five incredible eyes, to whether female mantises really eat their mates. Along the way, we'll discover how even the strangest creatures in nature reflect the creativity of our amazing God—and how creation itself can teach us to worship Him.Here’s our trail map:What Is a Praying Mantis?Is the Praying Mantis Really Praying?How Does a Praying Mantis Hunt?Do Female Praying Mantises Eat Their Mates?How Does Creation Worship God?Episode Links:Get 10% off with code NatTheo10 and enjoy a FREE week of the Flourish Family Bible Curriculum: https://treehouseschoolhouse.com/pages/free-week-of-flourishTry CTCMath for free for one week: https://ctcmath.com/Order Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Praying Mantis Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/praying-mantis-facts/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“So God created human beings in his image. In the image of God he created them. He created them male and female.” Genesis 1:27 (NCV)“But ask the animals, and they will teach you,    or ask the birds of the air, and they will tell you.Speak to the earth, and it will teach you,    or let the fish of the sea tell you.Every one of these knows    that the hand of the Lord has done this.The life of every creature    and the breath of all people are in God’s hand.” Job 12:7-10 (NCV)“Let the skies rejoice and the earth be glad;let the sea and everything in it shout.Let the fields and everything in them rejoice.Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy.” Psalm 96:11-12 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Mantodea: An order, like a category, of insects that have long bodies, long folded front arms, and triangular heads. They are known for their unique and efficient hunting strategies.Mantis Religiosa: A specific species of insect in the mantodea order. It’s the one we often think of when we think about the praying mantis.Raptorial Forelegs: The praying mantis’s front legs that...

Why would a bird pretend to be hurt? Meet the clever killdeer—a ground-nesting bird with amazing tricks to protect its eggs! Discover how it uses camouflage, fake injuries, and even scent-hiding strategies. Plus, learn what the Bible says about truth and being genuine.Here’s our trail map:What Is a Killdeer?Why Would a Bird Build a Nest on the Ground?What Is the Killdeer’s Broken Wing Act?Why Does a Killdeer Chick Leave Its Nest Right Away?How Can We Recognize Tricks From Truth?Episode Links:Explore the Answers Bible Curriculum by Answers in Genesis: AnswersBookstore.com/bibleExplore Apologia’s Live Classes: https://www.apologia.com/live-classesExplore Apologia’s Self-paced Classes: https://www.apologia.com/self-pacedExplore Apologia’s award-winning science curriculum for grades k-12: https://www.apologia.com/subject/science/Order Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Killdeer Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/killdeer-bird-facts/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“So you must stop telling lies. Tell each other the truth, because we all belong to each other in the same body.” Ephesians 4:25 (NCV)“Your love must be real (genuine). Hate what is evil, and hold on to what is good.” Romans 12:9 (NCV)“But people who are evil and cheat others will go from bad to worse. They will fool others, but they will also be fooling themselves. But you should continue following the teachings you learned. You know they are true, because you trust those who taught you.” 2 Timothy 3:13-14 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Plover: A category of small to medium-sized birds that live near water, like beaches, lakes, and muddy fields. They have short beaks and long legs, and they like to run, stop, and peck at the ground to find food like insects and worms. Killdeer: The killdeer is a plover that grows about 9-11 inches long with brown backs, white bellies, and two black stripes across their chest. Their eyes are bright red or orange.Ground Nester: A type of bird that makes its nest on the ground instead of in trees or bushes. They lay their eggs right on the dirt, grass, or rocks, and their eggs...

Have you ever wondered what’s really going on inside an anthill—or how ants can carry things way heavier than themselves? Discover how God designed ants to work together like a tiny, efficient team—and what their super strength teaches us about the incredible power God puts inside us!Here’s our trail map:How Does an Ant Colony Begin?How Do Ants Work Together?Where Do Ants Get Their Super Strength?How Does God Give Us Super Strength?Episode Links:Try CTCMath for free for one week: https://ctcmath.com/Explore the Answers Bible Curriculum by Answers in Genesis: AnswersBookstore.com/bibleOrder Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Ant Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/ant-facts-for-kids/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Go watch the ants, you lazy person.Watch what they do and be wise.Ants have no commander,no leader or ruler,but they store up food in the summerand gather their supplies at harvest.” Proverbs 6:6-8 (NCV) “...’Let the earth be filled with animals, each producing more of its own kind. Let there be tame animals and small crawling animals and wild animals, and let each produce more of its kind.’ And it happened.” Genesis 1:24 (NCV)And you will know that God’s power is very great for us who believe. That power is the same as the great strength God used to raise Christ from the dead and put him at his right side in the heavenly world.” Ephesians 1:19-20 (NCV)“With God’s power working in us, God can do much, much more than anything we can ask or imagine.” Ephesians 3:20 (NCV) “...’My grace is enough for you. When you are weak, my power is made perfect in you.’ So I am very happy to brag about my weaknesses. Then Christ’s power can live in me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NCV)“So don’t worry, because I am with you.Don’t be afraid, because I am your God.I will make you strong and will help you;I will support you with my right hand that saves you.” Isaiah 41:10 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Ant Colony: A group of ants that work very hard together to hatch and grow more ants so their colony can grow. In the ant colony, ants have different jobs so that the work can be done most efficiently.Efficiency: When a job or task is done in a way that saves time and energy.Nuptial Flight: A special time when queen ants and male ants fly into the sky to mate, so the queen can start a new ant colony.Worker Ant:...

Dive into the amazing world of electric eels: what they really are (spoiler—they’re not true eels!), how their special electric organs work, and how they use electricity to hunt and protect themselves in the rivers of South America. Here’s our trail map:What Is the Electric Eel?How Do Electric Eels Make Electricity?How Does the Electric Eel Use Electricity?How Is God a Shield for Us?Episode Links:Explore the Answers Bible Curriculum by Answers in Genesis: AnswersBookstore.com/bibleTry CTCMath for free for one week: https://ctcmath.com/Order Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Electric Eel Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/electric-eel-facts/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” Psalm 28:7 (NIV)“You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.” Psalm 119:14 (NIV)“The LORD is my rock, my protection, my Savior. My God is my rock. I can run to him for safety. He is my shield and my saving strength, my defender.” Psalm 18:2 (NCV)“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (ESV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Gymnotiforms: Meaning “naked back.” A category (order) of fish that do not have fins on their back.Organ: A special part inside a body with an important job to do. Main, Hunter’s and Sachs Organs: Special organs in an electric eel’s body that produce electricity.Cells: Tiny building blocks that make up all living things, like plants, creatures, and humans. They are so small you can only see them with a microscope.Electrocytes: Special cells with positive and negative charges.Weakly Electric Fish: Electric fish in the gymnotiform order that use an invisible electric field around their body to sense what is around them.Strongly Electric Fish: Electric fish in the gymnotiform order that create and emit strong electric currents to zap and stun their prey.Electric Organ Discharge (EOD): When an electric fish sends out an electric pulse or wave.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements. Mentioned in this episode:Explore Creation and the Bible in the...

The eel has puzzled scientists since before Jesus lived on earth. Discover this mysterious creature and the questions scientists have been asking about it for over 2,000 years.Here’s our trail map:Are All Eels Electric?What Is the Great Eel Question?How Do Eels Have Babies?How Do Eels Grow Up?Where Do Eel Babies Hatch?How Did God Make Living Creatures?*Episode correction: Oops! We mention World War II in this episode, but it should be World War I. Thanks for your understanding!Episode Links:Explore the Answers Bible Curriculum by Answers in Genesis: AnswersBookstore.com/bibleOrder Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Eel Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/where-do-eels-come-from/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.” Hebrews 11:3 (NIV)“Then God said, ‘Let the earth be filled with animals, each producing more of its own kind. Let there be tame animals and small crawling animals and wild animals, and let each produce more of its kind.’ And it happened.” Genesis 1:24 (NCV)“God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.’” Genesis 1:28 (NIV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Spontaneous Generation: An old idea from early science that tiny animals or plants can come from things like mud, water, or food all by themselves—without any parents!Metamorphosis: When a creature goes through a big transformation or change from its baby form to its adult form.Reproductive Organs: The special parts of animals and people that help them have babies.Leptocephalus: See-through baby eels that look like tiny, flat ribbons and drift in the ocean before they grow up.Glass Eels: Young eels that are still see-through, like glass.Yellow Eels: Eels that have turned yellow-brown as they grow bigger.Silver Eels: Grown-up eels with shiny, silver-colored skin that are ready to have babies.Ex Nihilo: A word in theology that means God created everything from nothing.De Novo: A scientific term meaning something didn’t come from something else—it was made completely new.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements. Mentioned in...

What is it like asking strangers on the street about faith and science? How does someone's worldview affect how they see science? What does it mean that the science isn't settled? Allan C. Pereira and Jeffrey Singer from The Science Dilemma join us and share a behind-the-scenes look at working as content creators sharing God’s designs in nature and science.Episode Links:The Science Dilemma: Intelligent Design for Students: https://www.thesciencedilemma.com/Watch the Science Dilemma Season 1 Trailer: https://thesciencedilemma.com/Order Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Join the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615

Have you ever wondered where weeds come from if nobody plants them? And are they really all bad? In this lesson, we’ll dig into the surprising story of weeds—why they grow, what they do, and how we can care for God’s wild and wonderful world. You’ll also learn how to keep “weeds” out of your heart and grow good things in your life!Here’s our trail map:What Is a Weed?How Do Weeds Grow if We Don’t Plant Them?What Is An Invasive Plant?How Can We Keep Our Days Free of Weeds?Episode Links:Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Enjoy a FREE week of the Flourish Family Bible Curriculum: https://treehouseschoolhouse.com/pages/free-week-of-flourishOrder Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Weeds & Plants Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-do-weeds-grow/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Then God said, ‘Let the earth produce plants—some to make grain for seeds and others to make fruits with seeds in them. Every seed will produce more of its own kind of plant.’ And it happened. The earth produced plants with grain for seeds and trees that made fruits with seeds in them. Each seed grew its own kind of plant. God saw that all this was good. Evening passed, and morning came. This was the third day.” Genesis 1:11-13 (NCV)“Then God said to the man, ‘You listened to what your wife said, and you ate fruit from the tree from which I commanded you not to eat.‘So I will put a curse on the ground,    and you will have to work very hard for your food.In pain you will eat its food    all the days of your life.The ground will produce thorns and weeds for you,    and you will eat the plants of the field.’” Genesis 3:18 (NCV)“‘We are allowed to do all things,’ but not all things are good for us to do. ‘We are allowed to do all things,’ but not all things help others grow stronger.” 1 Corinthians 10:23 (NCV)“I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless…” Psalm 101:3a (ESV)“So be very careful how you live. Do not live like those who are not wise, but live wisely. Use every chance you have for doing good…” Ephesians 5:15-16a (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Weed: A plant that is growing where it is not wanted.Seed Dispersal: How seeds move away from the parent plant to grow in a new place. Seed dispersal can happen through wind and animals or people transporting seeds.Ecosystem: An area where plants, animals and insects, and even tiny things like bacteria all live and work together.Native...

Elephants don’t only make loud trumpeting sounds, they also rumble and squeak! Discover how elephants are excellent vocalists, reaching around five octaves more than a human voice can. Here’s our trail map:How Is a Baby Elephant Born?Why Do Elephants Have Trunks?Why Do Elephants Squeak?How Can We Hear God’s Spirit?Episode Links:Order Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Try CTCMath’s simple and effective math lessons: https://ctcmath.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Elephant Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/why-do-elephants-squeak/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“...the minds of these people have become stubborn. They do not hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes…” Matthew 13:15 (NCV)“So Saul headed toward Damascus. As he came near the city, a bright light from heaven suddenly flashed around him. Saul fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul! Why are you persecuting me?”Saul said, “Who are you, Lord?”The voice answered, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” Acts 9:3-5 (NCV)“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 (NCV)“But the Helper (Holy Spirit) will teach you everything and will cause you to remember all that I told you. This Helper is the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name.” John 14:26 (NCV)“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” Romans 8:26 (NIV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Allomothers: Other individuals beside the mother, who provide mothering care for a baby. They help care for and protect the baby. Hydrostat Muscles: Fluid-filled muscles packed tightly together used for powerful movement without bones.Sound Frequency: How fast something is vibrating to make a sound.Infrasonic: A sound is at such a low frequency, with such low vibrations, humans cannot hear it.Ultrasonic: A sound is at such a high frequency, with very fast vibrations, that humans cannot hear it.Octave: The measurement of pitches in music. It measures if a note is higher or lower in pitch.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements. Mentioned in this episode:Explore Creation and the Bible in the Nat Theo Clubhttps://erynlynum.com/club

Are snakes creepy or cool? Whatever you feel about snakes, you can be in awe of the amazing snake designs we’re exploring today!Here’s our trail map:Why Do Snakes Not Have Feet?Why Do Snakes Shed Their Skin?What Is the Most Venomous Snake?What Can Snake Venom Teach Us About God’s Mercy?Episode Links:Order Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Apologia’s Highschool Forensics Course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-3-course-set/Explore Apologia’s curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Snake Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/the-most-venomous-snake-in-the-world/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?’” Genesis 3:1 (NIV)“Then the LORD God said to the serpent, ‘Because you have done this, you are cursed more than all animals, domestic and wild. You will crawl on your belly, groveling in the dust as long as you live.’” Genesis 3:14 (NLT)“A baby will be able to play near a cobra’s hole, and a child will be able to put his hand into the nest of a poisonous snake.” Isaiah 11:8 (NCV)“The One who was sitting on the throne said, ‘Look! I am making everything new!’...” Revelation 21:5 (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:Mercy: Not getting something we deserve for wrongdoing, like punishment.Brille: A transparent (see-through) eye covering to protect a snake’s eyes. Also called a spectacle.Keratin: Protein that makes snake skin and brilles as well as other things in nature including hair, nails, claws, scales, feathers, horns, hooves, and even the outermost layer of our skin.Ecdysis: A process of shedding old skin (reptiles) or old cuticle shells (insects).Poison: A substance that can harm or kill someone or a creature if it is taken in through your mouth, nose, or skin.Toxin: A poisonous substance created by a living organism such as a creature,...

Have you ever found a tadpole in the water or a toad crawling in the grass? How exactly does a tadpole grow into a toad?Here’s our trail map:What Is the Difference Between a Toad and Frog?How Are Tadpoles Born?How Do Tadpoles Grow Into Toads?How Can We Grow Into God’s Plans for Us?Episode Links:Order Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Save 25% on Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Forensics Course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/forensics-self-paced-course-setExplore Apologia’s curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/Try CTCMath’s simple and effective math lessons: https://ctcmath.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubToad Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/tadpole-life-cycle-for-kids/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)“With God’s power working in us, God can do much, much more than anything we can ask or imagine.” Ephesians 3:20 (NCV)“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…” 2 Peter 3:18 (NCV)“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the LORD. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)Terms Learned in This Episode:Cutaneous Respiration: “Skin breathing.” This is when oxygen is absorbed (taken in) through the skin instead of through lungs or gills.Toad: An amphibian with thick, bumpy skin that spends the majority of time on land and crawls.Frog: An amphibian with thin, sleek skin that spends much of its time in the water and uses a jumping motion to get around.Tadpole: A baby frog or toad with a tail and gills for breathing underwater.Metamorphosis: When a creature goes through a big transformation or change from its baby form to its adult form.Apoptosis: A process sometimes called “programmed cell death.” A creature breaks down cells in order to grow. In a toad’s case, the tail is not only broken down but the materials in it are recycled to use for growing other body parts like legs and lungs.Toadlet: Young toads. They are no longer tadpoles. They look a lot like an adult toad, but are...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be on TV—surrounded not by lights and makeup, but by marmots and moose? Join us for a wild behind-the-scenes adventure with Peter Schriemer, host of Hike & Seek, as he shares what it’s really like to film wildlife in unpredictable settings. From raising orphaned squirrels to dodging moose, Peter takes us into the unpredictable, awe-inspiring world of wildlife television. Discover what it takes to bring those stories to the screen.Episode Links:Watch Hike & Seek on Answers in Genesis TV: https://www.answers.tv/hike-seekOrder Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Get full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615