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Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

The Natural Theology Project

184 episodes

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. Lights, Camera, Marmot, Moose: Behind the Scenes in Wildlife TV With Peter Schriemer of Hike & Seek

    · 31 min · S1 E84

    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…

  2. How Does the Great Frigatebird Sleep While Flying? Lesson 77

    · 27 min · S1 E83

    Birds might perch on a branch or hunker down in a nest to rest… but what about a bird that sleeps while flying? Here’s our trail map: • How Does a Sleeping Bird Not Fall Out of a Tree? • What Is the Great…

  3. A Nature Walk Through Psalm 23 - Lesson 76

    · 28 min · S1 E82

    Take a nature walk through Psalm 23! Enjoy green pastures and restful waters as you learn about sheep, bummer lambs, shepherds, and still waters. Here’s our trail map: • Why Do Sheep Need Shepherds? • What Is a…

  4. How Fast Are Hummingbirds and Do They Ever Rest? Lesson 75

    · 31 min · S1 E81

    Hummingbirds are a blur of motion as they zip from one flower to another. But do they ever stop to rest? Discover which creatures would lose or win against a race with a hummingbird, and the unique way God designed…

  5. What Is Lichen and How Does It Travel in Space? Lesson 74

    · 27 min · S1 E80

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel in space? You could ask an astronaut, or…lichen! Discover God’s amazing designs in this surprising space traveler! Here’s our trail map: • What Is Lichen? • How…

  6. How Do Bighorn Sheep Climb and Balance on Cliffs? Lesson 73

    · 29 min · S1 E79

    Meet the master parkour animal of the mountains: the bighorn sheep! Discover how bighorns run up steep mountains, balance on cliffs only a couple of inches wide, and find their way to safe resting places. Here’s our…

  7. What Is a Fairy Shrimp and How Does Its Eggs Wait for Years to Hatch? Lesson 72

    · 26 min · S1 E78

    This is no fairy tale… this is a fairy shrimp! Discover an amazing creature that makes its home in seasonal vernal ponds and whose eggs can wait for years, or even centuries, to hatch! Here’s our trail map: • What Is…

  8. How Do Pufferfish Puff Up? Lesson 71

    · 24 min · S1 E77

    Dive into an adventure with this listener-created lesson on pufferfish! Discover this amazing balloon-of-the-sea fish and how it inflates, along with how we can inflate our hearts with God’s love. Here’s our trail…

  9. Why Is Nature Musical? With Music Director Sean Bohnet

    · 26 min · S1 E76

    What are your favorite sounds in nature? And what is the “music of the spheres?” Music Director Sean Bohnet of the Bohnet Music Academy joins us as we discover the incredible musical world around us, and what…

  10. How Is a Rock Made? Rockhounding Adventures - Lesson 70

    · 32 min · S1 E75

    Do you have a rock collection? Have you ever wondered how rocks are made? Discover the amazing ways God created nature to make rocks, and hear Eryn’s rockhounding adventure stories. Here’s our trail map: • How Is a…

  11. How Do Water Striders Walk On Water? Lesson 69

    · 29 min · S1 E74

    Have you ever seen an insect scurry across the top of water? How does a water strider, fishing spider, basilisk lizard, and grebe move across water without sinking beneath it? And how did Jesus walk on water in Matthew…

  12. How Do Fish Breathe Underwater? The Curious Ways Creatures Breathe - Lesson 68

    · 24 min · S1 E73

    How do a fish’s gills work? Can frogs breathe under water? And does a spider breathe using lungs like we do? Discover why breathing is important and the unique ways God engineered creatures to get the oxygen they need.…

  13. Tasmanian Tigers, Elephants, and Caring for God’s Creation With Dr. Gordon Wilson - Lesson 67

    · 29 min · S1 E72

    What is a Tasmanian tiger, and does it still exist? What did a herd of elephants do when their human friend passed away? Dr. Gordon Wilson invites us into the stories of those who protect God’s creation and helps us…

  14. Charging Rhinos and Playful Wombats - Nature Filmmaking With Dr. Gordon Wilson

    · 30 min · S1 E71

    What would you do if you were charged by a rhino? What is it like to hold a wombat? Today we hear from biologist and filmmaker Dr. Gordon Wilson of the Riot and the Dance nature films and series. Join us for an…

  15. What Is the Smallest Seed? The Curious Way an Orchid Grows Up - Lesson 66

    · 29 min · S1 E70

    The smallest seed is the size of a speck of dust, but what plant does it come from? Discover the unique ways orchids grow from a microscopic seed to a beautiful flowering plant…with a bit of help from another species.…

  16. Would God Forgive Those Who Hunted Bison to Near Extinction? Lesson 65

    · 29 min · S1 E69

    There were once around 60 million American bison in North America. How did that number fall to only a few hundred? And who helped save the bison? Discover North America’s largest mammal and its remarkable comeback…

  17. How Does An Octopus Change Color and Shape? Lesson 64

    · 25 min · S1 E68

    Books and movies portray shape shifting characters, but those are fictional. Meet some true shape shifters: the octopuses. Discover how they rapidly change color and form not through fictional magic but by natural,…

  18. How Many Brains Does an Octopus Have? Lesson 63

    · 24 min · S1 E67

    Why do octopuses shoot ink out? And how many brains do they have? I’ll give you a hint…it’s more than one! These creatures might be called “aliens” by some because of their strange looks and behaviors, but they are not…

  19. Experience the Bible Through the Eyes of Animals With Author and Pastor Marty Machowski

    · 32 min · S1 E66

    What might it be like to be a lizard in the temple when Jesus taught? Or a sheep in the pasture when angels appeared to the shepherds to announce Jesus’ birth? Or a squirrel in a tree watching Jesus call Lazarus from…

  20. How Do Pigeons Deliver Mail? Lesson 62

    · 23 min · S1 E65

    Have you ever heard of a bird delivering mail? Learn about the amazing homing pigeons that helped save human lives during wars, and how these pigeons find their way across hundreds of miles. Here’s our trail map: •…

  21. Why Are Slugs Slimy? Lesson 61

    · 29 min · S1 E64

    Have you ever touched a slug? Maybe it left its sticky slime on your finger. Why exactly are slugs slimy, and how does their slime help them survive? Meet one of the world’s slowest creatures, the Banana slug, on…

  22. You Are Wonderfully Made! A Very Special Episode Made by Listeners

    · 20 min · S1 E63

    What better way to wrap up our Wonderfully Made series than to hear from our listeners? Tune in for this very special bonus episode and always remember: You are wonderfully made! “I praise you because I am fearfully…

  23. How Do Our Brains Work? Lesson 60

    · 29 min · S1 E62

    What makes us smart? And how do our brains work? Is it possible for us to change our own brains? Discover all the amazing things happening inside your brain as you listen to this episode! Here’s our trail map: • What…

  24. What Is Our Heart For? With Dr. Matthew Sleeth - Lesson 59

    · 34 min · S1 E61

    Have you ever listened to or felt your heart beat? It’s an amazing sound, but what exactly is happening as our hearts beat all day, every day? Dr. Matthew Sleeth joins us to share about God’s amazing designs in the…

  25. The Story Of The Doctor Who Stole A Bible - With Dr. Matthew Sleeth

    · 18 min · S1 E60

    Dr. Matthew Sleeth was a doctor who believed only in science… until science failed him. When science could no longer answer his deep questions, he went searching for answers elsewhere, and he found them only after…

  26. What Is the Code That Makes Our Bodies? Discovering DNA - Lesson 58

    · 29 min · S1 E59

    Have you ever coded anything? Discover the code inside your body that is more detailed than any human-made technology! Learn how this code carefully copies itself to wonderfully build your body by God’s design. Here’s…

  27. What Are We Made Of? Exploring Human Cells - Lesson 57

    · 33 min · S1 E58

    What exactly are we made of? We might think of our bodies as skin, bones, and blood, but what makes our skin, bones, and blood? Today we are zooming way in and discovering the busy cities inside our tiny cells. Here’s…

  28. Why Doesn’t North America’s Fastest Land Animal Jump? Episode 56

    · 28 min · S1 E57

    Why doesn't the fastest land animal in North America jump over a simple fence? Discover the very unique pronghorn of the American West and the people who are giving it a helping hand. Here’s our trail map: • What Is…

  29. A Very Imperfect Christmas Tree Story - BONUS Episode

    · 18 min · S1 E56

    After searching for a nicely shaped Christmas tree, our family decided to bring one home that represents the Colorado wilderness! Enjoy our favorite Christmas storybook, Why Christmas Tree's Aren't Perfect, and hear my…

  30. What Color Is a Polar Bear? With Biologist Jill Smith- Episode 55

    · 36 min · S1 E55

    If a polar bear isn’t white, what color is it? Discover the amazing ways birds and mammals stay warm, alive, and thrive in frigid Arctic temperatures. Here’s our trail map: • What Birds Did God Design to Live In the…

  31. What Caterpillar Braves the Arctic? With Biologist Jill Smith - Episode 54

    · 34 min · S1 E54

    Meet the oldest living caterpillar on earth who braves the Arctic and can survive in -90 degrees Fahrenheit! On part one of our 2-part Arctic feature, discover the unique Arctic ecosystems and the plants and creatures…

  32. How Do Wood Duck Babies Survive a 60-Foot Fall? Episode 53

    · 27 min · S1 E53

    How can a tiny wood duck baby survive a 60-foot fall? Discover God’s amazing design in wood ducks and what they teach us about trusting God’s voice. Here’s our trail map: • How Does a Duck Keep Its Feet Warm? • What…

  33. Do All Monarch Butterflies Migrate? With Kayla White - Episode 52

    · 36 min · S1 E52

    Monarch butterflies make an incredible migration journey. But do all monarchs take this long voyage? Monarch expert Kayla White joins us as we explore God’s design in these long-distance insects. Here’s our trail map:…

  34. How Did Curiosity Save The Black-footed Ferrets? Episode 51

    · 25 min · S1 E51

    How did the Black-footed ferret go from being endangered, to extinct, to endangered, to extinct, and now making a comeback? Come along on this fascinating story and discover how one woman’s curiosity helped save an…

  35. What Lives In A Pile Of Leaves? Meet the Forest Recyclers - Episode 50

    · 25 min · S1 E50

    What good is a leaf after it falls off a tree? Meet the forest recyclers who help turn old things into new life. Here’s our trail map: • What Is A Duff? • How Is A Forest Recycled? • What Lives In A Pile Of Leaves? •…

  36. Why And How Do Leaves Change Colors? Episode 49

    · 29 min · S1 E49

    Why does a tree have leaves, and if they are so important, why do leaves fall off a tree? Discover why a tree lets its leaves go and why those leaves turn many different colors before they fall off. Here’s our trail…

  37. What Can We Learn From A Whale’s Earwax? With Whale Expert Nikki Farmer - Episode 48

    · 27 min · S1 E48

    Do whales clean their ears? And what might a scientist learn from a whale’s earwax? Whale expert Nikki Farmer joins us as we discover God’s amazing designs in whales. Here’s our trail map: • What Is A Cetacean? • How…

  38. Can Jellyfish Live Forever? With Marine Biologist Sherri Seligson - Episode 47

    · 48 min · S1 E47

    How can a creature live forever...especially one without a brain? Marine biologist Sherri Seligson joins us to explore the incredible lives of jellyfish. Here’s our trail map: • What Kind Of Creature Is A Jellyfish?…

  39. How Is A Pearl Made? Exploring Seashells and Mollusks - Episode 46

    · 26 min · S1 E46

    What do a tiny garden slug and a 50-foot giant squid have in common? They are both mollusks! Discover a fascinating group of creatures and their unique problem-solving strategies. Here’s our trail map: • What Is A…

  40. What Is a Shark’s 6th Sense? With Marine Biologist Michael Lane - Episode 45

    · 50 min · S1 E45

    Can sharks ever stop swimming? And what is a shark tooth made from? Marine biologist and shark expert Michael Lane joins us to shed light on common misunderstanding about sharks. Here’s our trail map: • How Are…

  41. Giant Squid, Glowing Fish, And Creatures Of The Abyss - Episode 44

    · 37 min · S1 E44

    Explore the most mysterious place on earth! To kick off our ocean series, we’re meeting a massive squid and a curious creature with a light made from bacteria. Here’s our trail map: • How Much Water Is On Earth? •…

  42. How Do Animals See In The Dark? Creature Night Vision - Episode 43

    · 23 min · S1 E43

    How do wolves, mountain lions, porcupines, and other animals see in the dark? Discover God’s amazing design of night vision. Here’s our trail map: • What Are Nocturnal and Crepuscular Animals? • What Animals Have…

  43. Why Are Cicadas So Loud? With Biologist Jill Smith - Episode 42

    · 32 min · S1 E42

    What is a cicada and why do they make so much noise? Biologist and cicada expert Jill Smith joins us to share about these amazing opera singers in nature! Here’s our trail map: • What Is A Cicada? • How Do Cicadas…

  44. How Do Prairie Dogs Use A Secret Language? Episode 41

    · 28 min · S1 E41

    Discover the amazing secret language of prairie dogs. Prairie dogs have one of the most detailed ways of communicating among animals. Learn what they might be saying on today’s episode. Here’s our trail map: • What…

  45. Why Are Bats Great Gardeners? Episode 40

    · 26 min · S1 E40

    Bats are misunderstood, which is one reason they are disappearing. Discover why bats are very important for our gardens, crops, and food, and how we can protect these amazing creatures God made. Here’s our trail map:…

  46. Are Bats Blind? Episode 39

    · 23 min · S1 E39

    Have you ever heard anyone say someone or something is “blind as a bat?” Are bats really blind? Discover these unique and fascinating flying mammals! Here’s our trail map: • Is a Bat A Bird? • Why Do Bats Hang Upside…

  47. How Do Spiders Make Webs? Episode 38

    · 27 min · S1 E38

    How do spiders make silk, spin webs, and…fly?! Discover amazing arachnid engineers in nature. Here’s our trail map: • Are Spiders Insects or Bugs? • Why Do Spiders Make Silk and Webs? • Can Spiders Fly? • How Do…

  48. Why Are Dart Frogs Poisonous? Episode 37

    · 24 min · S1 E37

    When God created dart frogs, He splashed the jungle in color! Discover these amazing...and deadly...creatures. Here’s our trail map for today: • What Is a Poison Dart Frog? • Why Are Dart Frogs Poisonous? • Are…

  49. Why Are Foxes So Sneaky? Episode 36

    · 23 min · S1 E36

    Foxes are like the ninjas and escape artists of the wild, but why are they so sneaky? Here’s our trail map: • What Is A Fox? • Where Do Foxes Live? • Are Foxes Playful? • Why Are Foxes So Sneaky? • How Do We Create a…

  50. Can Bees Dance? With Beekeeper Jenny - Episode 35

    · 27 min · S1 E35

    Beekeeper Jenny joins us as we dive into a beehive and learn all about bees and how God designed them with very important jobs to do, and creative ways to go about their work! Here’s our trail map: • What Important…

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