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 t...
Jun 02, 2026•29 min•Season 1Ep. 154
What causes waves? How do sloths not fall out of trees? Why is a sunset splashed in beautiful colors? And what makes a bird’s poop white? We are following our God-given curiosity and discovering answers to nature questions sent in by listeners. A special thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Apologia! Discover God’s fingerprints in creation with their award-winning science curriculum and courses at Apologia.com Join the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Eryn's Books: Where Wo...
May 28, 2026•18 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Why in the world did God make mosquitoes? Let’s look past the itch and glimpse God’s good designs and purpose in an insect with a biteful reputation. Here’s our trail map: How Are Mosquitoes Born? Why Do Mosquitoes Suck Blood? Why Did God Make Mosquitoes? How Do Mosquitoes Show Us God’s Goodness? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-did-god-make-mosquitoes/ Related Lessons to listen to next: How Do Water Striders Walk On Water? Lesson 69: https://...
May 26, 2026•28 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Can rainbows appear in the night sky? Discover how God uses light and water to make rainbows, and explore the many places—and even times of day—we might see them. Learn how the rainbow’s full circle reminds us that God’s promises have no end, appearing after storms and even in the night. Here’s our trail map: What Makes a Rainbow? Why Is a Rainbow Curved? Where Do Rainbows Appear in Nature? How Do Rainbows Remind Us of God’s Promises? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenatura...
May 19, 2026•28 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Whatever your feelings are toward spiders, jumping spiders may be the cutest! But do jumping spiders bite or have venom? And what’s the secret to their super-power jumps? Here’s our trail map: Is a Jumping Spider a Bug? Do Jumping Spiders Bite? Why Do Jumping Spiders Jump? How Can We Learn From Our Mistakes? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-jumping-spiders-jump/ Related Lessons to listen to next: How Do Spiders Make Webs? Episode 38: https:...
May 12, 2026•26 min•Season 1Ep. 150
“Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” Psalm 8:1a Listen to the Truth Seekers Podcast: https://www.christianparenting.org/podcast/truth-seekers/ Psalm 8 shares the wild wonders of God’s creation while declaring praise to our Creator. We’re sharing an episode from the Truth Seekers podcast. Sherilyn Grant walks us through Psalm 8 and how to pray through it. Truth Seekers: Bible Stories for Kids, is a biblically based podcast designed for young minds eager to explore the won...
May 07, 2026•9 min•Season 1Ep. 149
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 n...
May 05, 2026•22 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Join Magnify: https://nattheo.com/magnify Includes live video classes with Eryn! Grow in wisdom & wonder with faith-based nature study and journaling. Don't wait! Start exploring today, begin creating your Nature Notebook, and get ready for our first live class! Includes: 3 live classes with Master Naturalist, Eryn Lynum 9 nature topics to explore Nature journaling prompts Nature journaling template pages Weekly devotionals for each topic Trusted recommended resources for each topic Trusted ...
May 04, 2026•6 min•Season 1Ep. 147
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 lesso...
Apr 28, 2026•30 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Adventure, challenge, heroes…and a whole lot of rabbits with swords! Author S.D. Smith shares how rabbits inspired the Green Ember books and how God’s creation serves as a canvas for our creativity, which leads to great stories. S.D. Smith’s Website: https://store.storywarren.com/ The Green Ember Series: https://store.storywarren.com/products/green-ember-books-full-set Brand-new! The Lost Key: https://store.storywarren.com/products/lostkey A huge thanks to our sponsor, Master Books! Here are som...
Apr 22, 2026•33 min•Season 1Ep. 145
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 ...
Apr 21, 2026•26 min•Season 1Ep. 144
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/club This episode is made possible by Apologia! Discover God’s fingerprints in creation with their award-winning science curriculum and courses at Apologia.com Eryn's Books: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-S...
Apr 16, 2026•17 min•Season 1Ep. 143
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 ...
Apr 14, 2026•25 min•Season 1Ep. 142
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 T...
Apr 07, 2026•25 min•Season 1Ep. 141
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 liste...
Mar 31, 2026•28 min•Season 1Ep. 140
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...
Mar 26, 2026•16 min•Season 1Ep. 139
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: https://player.captivate.fm/epi...
Mar 24, 2026•28 min•Season 1Ep. 138
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 Wood Duck Babies Survive a 60-Foot Fall? Lesson 53: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7df638...
Mar 17, 2026•28 min•Season 1Ep. 137
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? Related Lessons to listen to next: How Do Fish Breathe Underwater?: https://player.captivate.fm/e...
Mar 10, 2026•28 min•Season 1Ep. 136
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 Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Livin...
Mar 03, 2026•28 min•Season 1Ep. 135
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 Creatures to Rest: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3511d4f1-617f-4742-b3f9-ab6c55f1ea50/ Lesson ...
Feb 26, 2026•18 min•Season 1Ep. 134
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 Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon....
Feb 24, 2026•31 min•Season 1Ep. 133
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 We Face Fears? Eryn's Books: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabb...
Feb 17, 2026•28 min•Season 1Ep. 132
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-single Dinosaurs of Eden: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-of-eden-revised-hardback-single Ken Ham’s Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/authors/ken-ham Explore Christ-centered books, cu...
Feb 12, 2026•26 min•Season 1Ep. 131
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 Things to Themselves? What Happens When a Decorator Crab Molts Its Shell? How Can We Dress Ourselve...
Feb 10, 2026•27 min•Season 1Ep. 132
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 Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted ...
Feb 03, 2026•28 min•Season 1Ep. 130
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/ Mentioned in this episode: Magnify: A Wild & Wonderful Summer Adventure by Nat Theo Join us for summer Bible ...
Feb 02, 2026•16 min•Season 1Ep. 129
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: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.ama...
Jan 27, 2026•27 min•Season 1Ep. 128
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-series Explore all of Master Books Christ-centered books, curriculum, and resources: https://www.masterbooks.com/ Episodes Mentioned: Why Do Elephants ...
Jan 22, 2026•16 min•Season 1Ep. 127
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 Grow Good Fruit? Eryn's Books: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About S...
Jan 20, 2026•34 min•Season 1Ep. 126
