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The Natural Theology Project

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Have you ever wondered why God made mosquitoes? How an axolotl can regrow parts of its body? If a snail is born with a shell? Or why an octopus has three hearts?

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Welcome to Nat Theo (Nat = Natural, Theo = Theology), a Bible-based nature and science podcast for curious kids and their families! Join Master Naturalist, Bible teacher, and author Eryn Lynum as we explore fascinating creatures, incredible science, and the truths of God’s Word.

Through engaging stories, surprising facts, and memorable nature lessons, children discover how creation points to its Creator. From tiny insects and backyard birds to capybaras, axolotls, dinosaurs, oceans, weather, space, and more, each episode helps families develop a biblical worldview while growing in faith and wonder.

Whether you homeschool or attend public, private, or Christian school, Nat Theo makes a fun and educational addition to your family’s week. It’s science rooted in Scripture, nature study filled with wonder, and biblical truth you can carry with you wherever they go.

The Natural Theology Project helps families nurture faith and wonder through Bible-based nature study, science curriculum, and the Nat Theo podcast.

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  1. Why Are Skunks Smelly? Lesson 151

    · 25 min · S1 E181

    Skunks have a stinky reputation, but if we can learn to look past the stink, we can see how God designed these marvelous mammals and why they’re very important in creation. Discover the chemistry of a skunk’s stinky…

  2. Do Salamanders Rain From the Sky?

    · 11 min · S1 E180

    You've probably heard the saying, "It's raining cats and dogs!" But what about raining salamanders? Believe it or not, scientists once had a very strange idea about where salamanders came from. Discover this…

  3. Can Dragonflies Fly Backward? Lesson 150

    · 28 min · S1 E179

    Dragonflies are marvels of engineering. These expert stunt flyers can wow us with their sharp turns, hovering, and aerodynamic acrobatics. They are often called the greatest flyers of the insect world, and for good…

  4. How Do Sea Slugs Steal Stings? Lesson 149

    · 29 min · S1 E178

    Gliding across ocean floors are one of the most colorful creatures on earth: nudibranchs, or a type of vibrant sea slug. These fancy slugs have a surprisingly toxic diet. Discover how nudibranchs don’t only eat…

  5. Do Armadillos Carry Leprosy? Lesson 148

    · 31 min · S1 E177

    Meet an animal that only ever gives birth to identical quadruplets: the nine-banded armadillo! Discover how God engineered armadillos with built-in armor and what they can teach us about God’s grace in a world with…

  6. Where Wonder Leads - A Special Reading by Eryn

    · 14 min · S1 E176

    What does it mean to "follow where wonder leads?" Join Willow and her cousin, Casper, as they begin their adventure amongst redwood trees and discover treasure in the forest. This is a special reading by Eryn Lynum of…

  7. Is a Toadstool Mushroom Poisonous? Lesson 147

    · 29 min · S1 E175

    Toadstool mushrooms pop up in fairy tales and folklore and often come with a warning: “Don’t touch!” But are toadstools poisonous? And why do they appear like magic after rain? Unravel the marvels of mushrooms and…

  8. Is the Frilled Lizard a Real Dragon? Lesson 146

    · 30 min · S1 E174

    The frilled lizard is often called a dragon, but did God make real dragons? Does this curious reptile that runs on two legs and climbs trees actually spit venom? Discover how this lizard’s crazy neck collar reminds us…

  9. Wait…Strawberries Aren’t Really Berries?! Answering Nature Questions From Kids

    · 20 min · S1 E175

    From the surprising truth about strawberries to color-changing leaves, slow turtles, stinging wasps, the massive sun, and ant homes, this episode is packed with curious questions and surprising answers that showcase…

  10. How Do Redwood Trees Grow So Tall? Lesson 145

    · 32 min · S1 E173

    How does a redwood tree grow to be taller than the Statue of Liberty? Discover the secrets of how the tallest tree in the world grows without toppling over, and what surprising creatures live at the top of a redwood…

  11. Are Bald Eagles Really Bald? Lesson 144

    · 32 min · S1 E172

    What does it mean to have “eagle eyes”? Discover how God designed fuzzy baby eagles to grow five times in size during their first week after hatching, and how God helps us grow in faith. Here’s our trail map: • Are…

  12. How Do Cheetahs Run So Fast? Lesson 143

    · 30 min · S1 E171

    How did God engineer cheetahs for super speed? Discover how a cheetah’s bendy backbone, super boost muscles, balancing tail, and cleat-like feet help it snag its next meal on the savannah. And learn how we are called…

  13. What Is the Aurora Borealis? Lesson 142

    · 27 min · S1 E170

    Have you ever seen bright colors dancing across the night sky? What causes auroras, or the “Northern Lights”? Discover how God’s brilliant design of Earth’s atmosphere protects us from solar wind while creating a…

  14. What’s It Like to Be Stuck in Space? Astronaut Wilmore Answers Space Questions From Kids

    · 45 min · S1 E169

    What would you do if you left Earth expecting to be gone for 8 days… and didn’t come home for 9½ months? Today on Nat Theo, astronaut Captain Wilmore tells us what happened when five thrusters failed as his spacecraft…

  15. Why Do Stars Twinkle? Lesson 141

    · 33 min · S1 E168

    Have you ever looked up at a stunning night sky and wondered, “What is a star?” Discover what stars are made of, how big they are, what happens when a star explodes, and how God created stars to help humans and…

  16. What Is a Shooting Star? Lesson 140

    · 29 min · S1 E167

    Have you ever seen a shooting star? These bright flashes of light across the night sky may have “star” in their name, but they are not a star at all! Unlock the mysteries of meteors and discover how God made us with…

  17. Did You Know There's a Bible on the Moon? With Levi Lusko

    · 33 min · S1 E166

    What snack would you bring on a mission to the moon? What would you leave on the moon to show you were there? Discover God’s marvelous mysteries of the moon and what they teach us about the Gospel from today's guest,…

  18. Why Does the Moon Change Shape? Lesson 139

    · 32 min · S1 E165

    What would happen if you jumped on the moon’s surface? Why does the moon change shape? How does the moon help Earth’s oceans? Discover the big plans God had in mind when he made the moon! Here’s our trail map: • What…

  19. How Strong Is a Hippo’s Bite? Lesson 138

    · 29 min · S1 E164

    Hippos may look round, slow, and almost cuddly—but these “river horses” are full of surprises. Discover why hippos sink rather than swim and have epic battles with each other. Learn how God designed hippos to survive…

  20. How Do Fish Poop? Answering Nature Questions From Kids

    · 17 min · S1 E163

    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…

  21. Why Is a Peacock Dressed So Fancy? Lesson 137

    · 26 min · S1 E162

    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…

  22. Can a Honey Badger Eat a Venomous Cobra? Lesson 136

    · 30 min · S1 E161

    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…

  23. Do Scorpions Glow in the Dark? Lesson 135

    · 27 min · S1 E160

    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…

  24. How Does a Frog Ribbit? Lesson 134

    · 28 min · S1 E159

    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? •…

  25. Why Do Stick Bugs Look Like Sticks? Answering Nature Questions From Kids

    · 18 min · S1 E158

    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…

  26. Why Does a Fly Rub Its Hands Together? Lesson 133

    · 27 min · S1 E157

    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.…

  27. How Fast Is a Peregrine Falcon? Lesson 132

    · 30 min · S1 E156

    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.…

  28. Why Do Salmon Swim Upstream? Lesson 131

    · 28 min · S1 E155

    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…

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

    · 29 min · S1 E154

    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.…

  30. Why Is a Bird's Poop White? Answering Nature Questions From Kids

    · 19 min · S1 E153

    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…

  31. Why Did God Make Mosquitoes? Lesson 129

    · 28 min · S1 E152

    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…

  32. Can Rainbows Happen at Night? Lesson 128

    · 19 min · S1 E151

    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…

  33. Why Do Jumping Spiders Jump? Lesson 127

    · 26 min · S1 E150

    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…

  34. Pray Through The Wild Wonders of Psalm 8 - With the Truth Seekers Podcast

    · 9:21 · S1 E149

    “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…

  35. How Does a Sea Star Regrow an Arm? Lesson 126

    · 22 min · S1 E148

    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.…

  36. What Does It Mean to Magnify?

    · 7:07 · S1 E147

    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…

  37. Is a Shoebill a Stork? Lesson 125

    · 30 min · S1 E146

    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…

  38. How Does Nature Inspire Great Stories? With S.D. Smith of the Green Ember Series

    · 33 min · S1 E145

    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…

  39. Why Does A Rabbit Wiggle Its Nose? Lesson 124

    · 26 min · S1 E144

    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…

  40. Why Do Owls Spit up Their Food? Answering Nature Questions From Kids

    · 17 min · S1 E143

    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…

  41. Is an Inchworm Actually an Inch Long? Lesson 123

    · 25 min · S1 E142

    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…

  42. Do Porcupines Shoot Their Quills? Lesson 122

    · 25 min · S1 E141

    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…

  43. Why Do Male Seahorses Have Babies? Lesson 121

    · 28 min · S1 E140

    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…

  44. Sticky Honey and a 194-Year-Old Turtle - Answering Curious Questions From Kids

    · 16 min · S1 E139

    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…

  45. How Is Sea Glass Made? Lesson 120

    · 28 min · S1 E138

    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…

  46. Does a Woodpecker’s Tongue Wrap Around Its Brain? Lesson 119

    · 28 min · S1 E137

    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…

  47. Why Do Sawfish Have a Saw? Lesson 118

    · 28 min · S1 E136

    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…

  48. Do All Kangaroos Have Pouches? Lesson 117

    · 27 min · S1 E135

    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…

  49. Bear Scat and Flying Flamingos - Answering Curious Questions From Kids

    · 18 min · S1 E134

    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!…

  50. Why Do Dung Beetles Roll Piles of Poop? Lesson 116

    · 31 min · S1 E133

    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…

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