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. Each episode teaches God's truth through visuals in nature, covering topics like bird migration, tree rings, and milkweed plants. Nat = Natural, Theo = Theology, making this a study of Natural Theology for kids.
Episodes
How Do Fish Poop? Answering Nature Questions From Kids
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.maste
Why Is a Peacock Dressed So Fancy? Lesson 137
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 S
Can a Honey Badger Eat a Venomous Cobra? Lesson 136
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 F
Do Scorpions Glow in the Dark? Lesson 135
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-scorpion
How Does a Frog Ribbit? Lesson 134
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-
Why Do Stick Bugs Look Like Sticks? Answering Nature Questions From Kids
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:
Why Does a Fly Rub Its Hands Together? Lesson 133
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 she
How Fast Is a Peregrine Falcon? Lesson 132
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
Why Do Salmon Swim Upstream? Lesson 131
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 lesso
How Many Worms Can a Star-nosed Mole Eat? Lesson 130
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 shee
Why Is a Bird's Poop White? Answering Nature Questions From Kids
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 Apo
Why Did God Make Mosquitoes? Lesson 129
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-mosquitoe
Can Rainbows Happen at Night? Lesson 128
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 Rain
Why Do Jumping Spiders Jump? Lesson 127
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
Pray Through The Wild Wonders of Psalm 8 - With the Truth Seekers Podcast
“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
How Does a Sea Star Regrow an Arm? Lesson 126
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://t
What Does It Mean to Magnify?
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 p
Is a Shoebill a Stork? Lesson 125
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 Crocod
How Does Nature Inspire Great Stories? With S.D. Smith of the Green Ember Series
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:
Why Does A Rabbit Wiggle Its Nose? Lesson 124
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
Why Do Owls Spit up Their Food? Answering Nature Questions From Kids
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
Is an Inchworm Actually an Inch Long? Lesson 123
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:/
Do Porcupines Shoot Their Quills? Lesson 122
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 Avo
Why Do Male Seahorses Have Babies? Lesson 121
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
Sticky Honey and a 194-Year-Old Turtle - Answering Curious Questions From Kids
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
How Is Sea Glass Made? Lesson 120
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 I
Does a Woodpecker’s Tongue Wrap Around Its Brain? Lesson 119
Is it true that a woodpecker’s tongue wraps around its brain? Discover the amazing ways God designed woodpeckers as avian acrobats and what they teach us about Jesus taking the impact of our sins.Here’s our trail map:Why Do Woodpeckers Peck On Trees?Does a Woodpecker’s Tongue Wrap Around Its Brain?Do Woodpeckers Hurt Trees?How Does God Shield Us From Harm?Related Lessons to listen to next:How Do W
Why Do Sawfish Have a Saw? Lesson 118
Is a “sawtooth shark” a real animal? And how do they use their nose like a metal detector, sword, and shovel? Discover the mystery of this often confused creature and how God designed sawfish with a long jagged nose to find and catch their next meal. Here’s our trail map:What Is a Sawtooth Shark?Why Do Sawfish Have a Saw?Are Sawfish Born With Saws?How Can We Tell What Is True From What Is False?Re
Do All Kangaroos Have Pouches? Lesson 117
Why do kangaroos hop? Can they walk? Do all kangaroos have pouches, and what are they for? Discover God’s wild and wonderful design in kangaroos and how they’re designed to move forward—never backward.Here’s our trail map:Do All Kangaroos Have Pouches?Why Do Kangaroos Hop?Can Kangaroos Jump Backward?How Does God Help Us Move Forward in Faith?Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Crea
Bear Scat and Flying Flamingos - Answering Curious Questions From Kids
How much does a black bear eat each day? Do flamingos fly? And why does a giraffe have hooves? Curious questions from you listeners guide us into God's wild and wonderful world on this special kid-made episode!Episode Links:Explore Apologia's award-winning science courses and curriculum at: https://www.apologia.com/Episodes Mentioned:Lesson 23: Bears Don't Hibernate — 4 Cool Ways God Designed Crea
Why Do Dung Beetles Roll Piles of Poop? Lesson 116
Dung beetles do more than roll poop—they roll it straight while walking backward in the dark. How? Meet the scientists who answered that question—using beetles, moonlight, and tiny cardboard hats.Here’s our trail map:Why Do Dung Beetles Roll Piles of Poop?Why Do Dung Beetles Collect Dung?How Is a Dung Beetle Like a Tiny Beetle Astronomer?How Can We Use God’s Word to Find Our Way?Eryn's Books:The N
Do Ostriches Bury Their Heads in the Sand? Lesson 115
Why do ostriches not fly? And is it true ostriches bury their heads in sand when they are scared? Discover how God designed ostriches—the largest bird on earth—with pogo stick legs and feathery eyelashes, and what ostriches can teach us about facing our fears head on.Here’s our trail map:Why Don’t Ostriches Fly?How Is an Ostrich Like a Pogo Stick?Do Ostriches Bury Their Heads in the Sand?How Can W
Were All Dinosaurs Big? With Ken Ham
We know about massive dinosaurs, but how small were the smallest dinosaurs? Did dinosaurs swim and fly? Ken Ham, the founder of Answers in Genesis, joins us as we discover God’s wild and wonderful designs in dinosaurs.Episode Links:Dinosaurs for Kids: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-for-kids-hardback-singleDinosaurs of Eden: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-of-eden-revised-hardback-sing
Why Do Decorator Crabs Dress Up? Lesson 114
Why do decorator crabs dress up? Are they trying to be fancy, or do their costumes serve a purpose? Do they use duct tape or hot glue to stick slimy seaweed and prickly urchins to their shells? Learn how and why decorator crabs decorate themselves and what their elaborate outfits teach us about our own appearances.Here’s our trail map:Why Do Decorator Crabs Dress Up?How Do Decorator Crabs Stick Th
Can Moose Swim? Lesson 113
Can a massive moose swim through water? And what are their giant antlers for? Discover one of the largest land animals in North America and what they can teach us about being good listeners.Here’s our trail map:Is a Moose a Big Deer?Can Moose Swim?Why Do Moose Have Massive Antlers?How Can We Listen Well For God’s Voice?Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sab
The Amazing Story of Cher Ami - with Real Cool History for Kids
How did God use a pigeon save lives during World War I? Discover the incredible story of Cher Ami, a pigeon who saved the lives of almost 200 soldiers. Angela O’Dell shares this story from the Real Cool History for Kids Podcast.Join the adventure and discover more amazing stories in history told from a biblical worldview: https://angelaodell.com/real-cool-history-for-kids-home-page/
How Hot Is the Sun? Lesson 112
Besides light and warmth, what is so special about the sun? Discover how God Set the Stage for life when he placed the sun at the center of our solar system, and how this solar design reflects his faithfulness to us.Here’s our trail map:What Is the Sun and How Does it Rise?How Hot is the Sun?How Does the Sun Hold Our Solar System Together?How Does the Sun Help Us Spend Our Time Well?Eryn's Books:T
How Can Parrots Talk? Answering Curious Questions From Kids
Can elephants swim? Do turtles make noise? Why is milk not the color of a cow? We are answering curious questions from listeners and discovering how curiosity helps us explore God's wild and wonderful world.Episode Links:America’s Story: American History Homeschool Curriculum from a Biblical worldview: https://www.masterbooks.com/americas-story-seriesExplore all of Master Books Christ-centered boo
How Do Water, Light, and Air Build Plants? Lesson 111
Do we need plants to live? Why did God fill the earth with plants before making creatures and people? Discover how God builds plants from air, and uses those plants to clean the air around us! and how seeds grow and spread to fill earth with tasty, useful, and life-giving plants.Here’s our trail map:How Do Water, Light, and Air Build Plants?How Is Fruit Made?Why Is Earth Full of Plants?How Can We
How Does God Water the Plants and Animals? Lesson 110
We enjoy water everyday, but how much of Earth’s water can we actually drink? And where does it come from? Discover how God set the stage for life when he created bodies of fresh water. We’ll visit Psalm 104 to see how God shaped mountains, valleys, and springs to care for his creatures, then dive into groundwater and underground aquifers to learn how water moves beneath our feet. Finally, we meet
What Is Earth's Atmosphere For? Bonus Episode with Debbie Lawrence
What is the atmosphere and how does it keep us alive? Discover how God Set the Stage for life by carefully engineering the sky and air around and above us. Travel through the five layers of the atmosphere and discover how God carefully protects us through his design of waters above and below.Episode Links:God's Design for Heaven & Earth: https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-for-heaven-earth
What Is Light? Lesson 109
We see and use light every day, but have you ever wondered what is light? Why can we see colors? And how did God use light at the very beginning?We’re exploring how light travels in waves and photons, why objects bounce colors into our eyes, and even how creatures glow using living light (bioluminescence) and reflective light (biofluorescence). We’ll hear how in Genesis 1:1-5 God said, “Let there
Can Water Bears Survive Space? Meet the Tardigrade! Lesson 108
What is a water bear? And how does it survive space travel? Discover a microscopic animal that might be the toughest creature on earth: the tardigrade!Here’s our trail map:If a Water Bear Isn’t a Bear, What Is It?How Does a Tardigrade Grow Up?How Is a Tardigrade the Toughest Animal on Earth?How Does God Help Us Endure Hard Things?Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach U
Christmas Eve Special - A Very Imperfect Christmas Tree Story
In this listener favorite re-release episode, enjoy our family's favorite Christmas storybook, Why Christmas Tree's Aren't Perfect.See our Ponderosa pine Christmas tree: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDXP83NRggm/Order your copy of Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Christmas-Trees-Arent-Perfect/dp/1501825836Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect was read and recorded with per
Why Does an Opossum Play Dead? Lesson 107
Why do opossums play dead, and how tiny are their babies? Why does an opossum’s eyes glow at night? Discover God’s design in North America’s only marsupial, the opossum!Here’s our trail map:Why Do Opossums Have Pouches?How Small Is an Opossum Baby?Why Does an Opossum Play Dead?Did Jesus Actually Die On the Cross, and Why?Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About S
Why Do Axolotls Never Grow Up? Lesson 106
Why do adult axolotls look young? And how exactly do axolotls regrow body parts? We are diving deep into axolotl DNA and discovering how God designed these magnificent and mysterious amphibians.Here’s our trail map:Are There Still Axolotls in the Wild?How Do Axolotls Regrow Body Parts?Why Do Axolotls Never Grow Up?How Can We Grow Up In God?Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creati
Why Do Giraffes Have Spots? Lesson 105
Why do giraffes have spots, and do those spots serve a purpose? Why are giraffes so tall, and do they get dizzy when they stand up? And how does being the tallest land animal help keep themselves and other animals on the savanna safe? Discover God’s amazing design in giraffes and how they show us excellent engineering in nature.Here’s our trail map:Does a Giraffe Get Dizzy?What Do Giraffes Teach U
How Do Wild Horses Stay Warm? Lesson 104
How do wild horses find food and stay warm in winter? Discover God’s designs in domestic and wild horses. Uncover the secrets to their strength and how horse power points us to the much greater power of our Creator. Here’s our trail map:How Did God Design Horses to be Strong?Did God Make Horses to Help Humans?How Do Wild Horses Stay Warm?Should People Trust In Horses?Eryn's Books:The Na
Behind the Scenes at Nat Theo, a Wild Goal & Answering Listener Questions
What is it like in the Nat Theo studio? Are there monkeys swinging around, tanks of exotic fish, or fancy lighting? We're going behind the scenes and sharing what it's like (and what it takes) to make Nat Theo happen. We are also sharing an exciting goal for 2026 and inviting you on the adventure! Finally, we are answering questions from curious listeners.Give a one-time or monthly gift. Every gif
How Sharp Are a Lion's Teeth? Lesson 103
Have you ever wondered how sharp a lion’s teeth are? Or why lions have to hunt and how do they do it? Discover God’s designs in lions including how they work together in prides, care for lion cubs, and what they can teach us about God’s grace in a fallen world.Here’s our trail map:Where Do Lions Live?How Do Lions Raise Families Together?How Sharp Are Lion’s Teeth?How Can We Glimpse God’s Goodness
Can a Narwhal Get a Brain Freeze? - Lesson 102
Have you ever heard of the “Unicorn of the Sea”? Discover how the narwhal inspired the unicorn myth, why its long tusk is so special, and what happens when this Arctic whale faces danger and experiences “brain freeze.” Just like narwhals can panic when threatened, we can feel overwhelmed too—but God gives us peace and clear minds as we trust Him.Here’s our trail map:Are Narwhals Unicorns of the Se
Scuba Diving With Hammerhead Sharks - With Scientist Dr. Robert Carter
What is it like hovering in the water above countless hammerhead sharks? Or raising baby corals in aquariums? Or scuba diving at night beneath the moonlight? Dr. Robert Carter from Creation Ministries International shares what it’s like (and what it takes!) to honor God as a scientist and professional diver on this special guest episode.Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation
Is Coral a Plant or Animal? With Coral Ecologist Dr. Robert Carter - Lesson 101
Is coral a plant or animal? Discover the incredible ways God designed coral to build itself and create entire underwater communities. Joining us is coral ecologist Dr. Robert Carter who works with Creation Ministries International. Let’s dive in and learn about these amazing mystery creatures!Here’s our trail map:What Is a Coral?How is a Coral Different From a Coral Reef?How Does a Coral Build Its
Can Coyotes Ice Skate? - Lesson 100
Have you ever seen a coyote ice skating? Hear stories of real life coyote encounters and discover how God designed these amazing wild dogs to live in many habitats and raise their young (spoiler alert…they regurgitate their food like birds feeding their chicks). And answer the question: Are egg-snatching coyotes good or bad?Here’s our trail map:Can Coyotes Ice Skate?How do Coyotes Raise Their Pups
Why Do Capybara Eat Their Poop? Lesson 99
Discover God’s amazing design in the world’s largest rodent—the capybara! Meet this calm, expert swimmer with chisel-sharp teeth and learn how it points us to keep returning to the goodness of God’s Word again and again.Here’s our trail map:Why Do Capybara Destroy Everything In Sight?Do Capybara Know How to Swim?Why Do Capybara Eat Their Poop?How Can We Get More and More Goodness From God’s Word?E
Do Cuttlefish Have a Jetpack? Lesson 98
Is a cuttlefish a cuddly fish? Meet a color-changing, quick-escaping cephalopod with a built-in jetpack. Discover how God designed the cuttlefish to survive in the ocean and what it teaches us about running from the dangers of sin and temptation.Here’s our trail map:Is a Cuttlefish a Fish?Is a Cuttlefish Cuddly?Do Cuttlefish Have a Jetpack?How Can We Make a Quick Getaway From Danger?Eryn's Books:T
How Can Wildflowers Inspire Our Art? With Ruth Chou Simons
How can wildflowers inspire your art? Award-winning author and artist Ruth Chou Simons shares how God’s wildflowers inspire her work and art even in difficult seasons. Episode Links:Order The Way of the Wildflower: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Wildflower-Meditations-Unburden-Anxious/dp/1400244412Ruth Chou Simons Website: https://ruthchousimons.com/Save 15% on your entire Generations Ministries
How Does God Clothe Wildflowers? With Ruth Chou Simons - Lesson 97
What does it mean that God clothes the wildflowers? Discover the fuzzy sweaters, waxy coats, purposeful colors, and variety of perfumes God clothed wildflowers in so they can fulfill his plans and purposes. Joining us today is Ruth Chou Simons as we learn how wildflowers remind us to not be afraid, but trust God for all we need.Here’s our trail map:Why Did God Make Wildflowers?How Does God Clothe
Why Do Beavers Have Orange Teeth? Lesson 96
Why do beavers work so hard building dams and lodges? Discover how God designed beavers just right for the tasks at hand, and what these natural engineers can teach us about our work.Here’s our trail map:What Makes a Beaver’s Fur, Tail, and Teeth Special?Why and How Do Beavers Build Dams?Why Is a Beaver’s Work Important?How Does God Help Us Do Good Work?Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bi
Does God Make Thunderstorms? Lesson 95
Thunderstorms can be both frightening and beautiful. Today we explore God’s designs in the atmosphere and weather systems, and discover God’s power and protection in storms.Here’s our trail map:What Is the Atmosphere?What Makes a Thunderstorm?How Does Lightning Work?Does God Control Storms?Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazo
Is a Giant Panda Really a Bear? Lesson 94
Is a Giant Panda actually a bear? Discover the amazing ways God designed the Giant Panda to live, thrive, and munch on an amazing amount of bamboo each day!Here’s our trail map:Is a Panda Really a Bear?Do Pandas Only Eat Bamboo?Why Are Panda Babies So Tiny and Pink?How Can We Practice Depending on God?Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https
Is a Snail Born With a Shell? Lesson 93
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 Bib
How Are Alligators and Crocodiles Different? Lesson 92
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 Crocodile
Why Do Pika Pick Flowers? Lesson 91
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 t
Sharks, Octopuses, Owls & Magnetic Cells! Answering Listeners' Curious Questions
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 Creatio
How Is a Sea Otter Like a Pool Noodle? Lesson 90
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
Why Does a Platypus Lay Eggs? Lesson 89
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'
What Is Lava Made Of? Lesson 88
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-
Can a Mantis Shrimp Really Punch Through Glass? Lesson 87
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 Underw
Finding Fossils and Creating a Nature Museum - With David Rives
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 & Scien
Is the Praying Mantis Really Praying? Lesson 86
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 G
What Is a Killdeer and Why Does It Fake a Broken Wing? Lesson 85
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
Where Do Ants Get Their Super Strength? Lesson 84
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?
What Makes Electric Eels So Shocking? Lesson 83
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 L
Why Are Eels One of Science’s Greatest Mysteries? Lesson 82
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 Wa
Science Isn't Settled: Telling God’s Story Through Science Media - With the Science Dilemma Team
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: Intell
How Do Weeds Grow if You Don’t Plant Them? Lesson 81
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 P
Why Do Elephants Squeak? Lesson 80
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 Creatio
What Is the Most Venomous Snake? Lesson 79
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: h
How Do Tadpoles Turn Into Toads? Lesson 78
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:
