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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. How Did God Use Math To Create Nature? Exploring The Fibonacci Sequence & Numbers - Episode 34

    · 23 min · S1 E34

    What do numbers, patterns, and shapes have to do with nature? A whole lot! Discover how God used math to create nature. Learn about a special pattern of numbers and shapes that show us God’s signature style in the…

  2. What’s That Song?! Why And How Birds Sing - Episode 33

    · 19 min · S1 E33

    How do birds sing such pretty songs? God designed them with an amazing and unique voice box. Meet a few interesting species and hear their incredible melodies as we dive into the musical world of birds. Here’s our…

  3. Why Do Sloths Hang Upside Down? Episode 32

    · 20 min · S1 E32

    What exactly is a sloth? Is it a type of monkey, or a koala? Discover how God designed these fascinating creatures to be expert tree climbers and to live most of their lives upside down. Here’s our trail map: • What…

  4. What Is The Difference Between A Turtle And Tortoise? Episode 31

    · 21 min · S1 E31

    Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a turtle and a tortoise? The answer might be surprising. The facts we're learning about their fascinating shells might be a bit unexpected, too! Here’s our trail…

  5. What Is A Solar Eclipse? Episode 30

    · 24 min · S1 E30

    What would you think if the sun suddenly disappeared? I’m sharing my story of one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced: a total solar eclipse—and what it showed me about our Creator God. Here’s our trail…

  6. Creating Core Memories in Nature as a Family with Ginny Yurich - Parents Edition - Episode 29

    · 28 min · S1 E29

    Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/ How can you create space and time for your family to form core memories in nature? Be inspired by our guest, Ginny Yurich, of 1000 Hours…

  7. Create a Nature Calendar of Firsts with Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside - Kids Edition - Episode 28

    · 22 min · S1 E28

    Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/ When did you see a butterfly for the first time this year? When did the robins return? Learn how to create a nature "Calendar of Firsts"…

  8. How Is A Flower Born? Episode 27

    · 22 min · S1 E27

    How does something as beautiful and complex as a flower grow from an itty-bitty seed? Today we are learning about the life cycle of flowers, and what their life—and even death—teach us about God’s Word. Here’s our…

  9. How Is A Geode Made? Episode 26

    · 23 min · S1 E26

    Have you ever wondered how a rock is made? Have rocks just always been here? Is a rock…born? Let's dive into the study of geology and discover the creative and fascinating ways God made rocks—including mini crystal…

  10. Are Owls Wise? Exploring Bird Brains - Episode 25

    · 27 min · S1 E25

    Have you ever heard that owls are wise? On this episode, we are meeting some very smart birds and learning how their brains are designed. But is being smart the same thing as being wise? Here’s our trail map: • How…

  11. Are Venus Flytraps From Space And Why Do They Eat Flies? Episode 24

    · 25 min · S1 E24

    Have you ever seen a Venus flytrap catch a fly?! These fascinating plants might look like they come from outer space—but that’s far from the truth. If they’re not from space, where are they from and why do they eat…

  12. Bears Don't Hibernate — 4 Cool Ways God Designed Creatures to Rest - Episode 23

    · 21 min · S1 E23

    Did you know bears don’t hibernate? But what is it called when they take a long, sleepy nap in winter? We’re exploring four fascinating ways God designed creatures to rest and why rest is important for us, too! Here’s…

  13. Can Mountain Lions Roar? Episode 22

    · 24 min · S1 E22

    Have you ever had an up-close encounter with a wild animal? Seeing God’s creatures up-close is wonderful—so long as we’re aware, safe, and respectful. I’m sharing my four close encounters with mountain lions on today’s…

  14. Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect - A Christmas Special - Episode 21

    · 15 min · S1 E21

    Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/ Why are Christmas trees not perfect? On this special Christmas feature, we're sharing one of our family's favorite children's books: Why…

  15. How Do Birds Fly? Episode 20

    · 28 min · S1 E20

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly? We’re learning how birds fly and how bird flight inspired human flight and changed history! We’re also meeting a super inspiring person mentioned in the Bible named…

  16. How Is a Tree Born From Wildfire? Episode 19

    · 22 min · S1 E19

    Have you ever been near a wildfire? Today my family is sharing what it was like living through the largest wildfire in Colorado’s written history. We’re also discovering how wildfire can be helpful and what important…

  17. How Do Bad Germs Show Us God's Good Grace? Episode 18

    · 25 min · S1 E18

    Let's explore the fascinating world of invisible living creatures. That’s right—invisible! Not because they have super powers or an invisibility cloak, but because they are so tiny we cannot see them with our eyes.…

  18. The Crazy Ways Creatures See The World - Exploring Creature Eyes

    · 23 min · S1 E17

    Have you ever seen a snake wearing glasses? Did you know dragonflies have around 60,000 eyes? We're exploring the fascinating ways creatures see the world and answering these questions: • How many eyes do insects…

  19. Ladybugs Use Antifreeze?! 3 Curious Ways Insects Survive in the Cold

    · 25 min · S1 E16

    Have you ever seen a ladybug wearing a sweater? How about a bee wearing a scarf or a spider wearing snow boots? Insects might not have a winter wardrobe, but God designed them to brave the cold in very creative ways!…

  20. Do Trees Have Friends and Can They Talk to Each Other?

    · 24 min · S1 E15

    When God created plants, He made them in a very different way than animals and humans. And so the ways trees make friends and communicate with each other look quite different than our friendships and the way we talk!…

  21. How Do Chameleons Change Colors? Exploring Creature Camouflage

    · 22 min · S1 E14

    Wait... chameleons have crystals in their skin?! And there is an octopus with a costume box?? Today we're exploring creature camouflage and learning about two animals God created with very special camouflaging…

  22. How Do Fireflies Light Up and Which Creatures Glow in the Dark?

    · 22 min · S1 E13

    Have you ever seen fireflies glowing throughout a forest or field? God created a whole host of creatures that glow in the dark! Today we're exploring: • What is bioluminescence? • What creatures glow in the dark? •…

  23. How Are Hermit Crabs Born? Exploring Crazy Creature Birth Stories

    · 23 min · S1 E12

    Discover the incredible water birth of hermit crabs! Today we're exploring the many fascinating ways God's creatures have babies. We'll look at: • How are hermit crabs born? • What creature gives birth in a snow fort?…

  24. Are Mushrooms Aliens? And Does Fungus Know How to Code?

    · 26 min · S1 E11

    If mushrooms are not plants or animals, what are they? Today we're exploring the fascinating world of fungi! We're looking at: • What are mushrooms? (Are they… aliens?) • What other living things are like mushrooms? •…

  25. Can Butterflies Remember Being Caterpillars?

    · 27 min · S1 E10

    Can butterflies remember their younger days as caterpillars crawling across plants and munching on leaves? My kids are chiming in on today's episode as we explore: • How do caterpillars turn into butterflies? • Do…

  26. Are All Black Bears Black?

    · 24 min · S1 E9

    Have you ever seen a bear in the wild? If so, what color was it? I once saw a bear fishing in the river, and its color surprised me! On this episode, we're exploring: • Are all black bears black? • How did the black…

  27. Why Do Sunflowers Follow The Sun?

    · 19 min · S1 E8

    Once upon a time, I watched the sun disappear! On today's episode, I'm sharing my all-time favorite story about the sun. We're exploring: • Why the sun is so important • How the sun gives energy to plants • Why…

  28. A Roly-Poly Isn't a Bug! And Other Things That Aren't Always What They Seem

    · 25 min · S1 E7

    Have you ever held a roly-poly? My kids and I recently became roly-poly trainers! We made some fun observations and today we're exploring: • The fascinating life of a roly-poly • What really is a roly-poly? • Are…

  29. What is an Axolotl and How Does it Regrow its Brain?

    · 22 min · S1 E6

    When my kids told me about axolotls, I thought they were mythical creatures! But then we brought one home as a pet. On this episode, you'll hear from my kids what they think about axolotls. We're exploring: • What is…

  30. Why and How do Birds Migrate?

    · 26 min · S1 E5

    Over six billion birds are on the move! We're exploring the magnificent wonders of bird migration and answering these questions: • What is migration? • How do birds know when to migrate? • How do birds prepare…

  31. Why Do Deer Shed Their Antlers?

    · 20 min · S1 E4

    Which animals have antlers? What are antlers made of? Why do deer shed their antlers? And what does all of this have to do with the way we live and follow Jesus? On this episode, we're exploring the antler world,…

  32. What Does the Bible Say About Climate Change?

    · 15 min · S1 E3

    Do you have questions about climate change? We all do. What is it and is it really happening? Most importantly, what does the Bible say about climate change? Wait...what? The Bible talks about climate change? It does!…

  33. Why do Monarch Butterflies Lay Their Eggs on a Toxic Plant?

    · 11 min · S1 E2

    Have you ever sensed something was not right? God created monarch caterpillars with an incredible ability to sense danger and avoid it. They cut toxin off at its source so they can stay safe and thrive in God's…

  34. What Was Jesus' Favorite Bird?

    · 11 min · S1 E1

    Do you think Jesus had a favorite bird? If he did it might have been... (spoiler alert!)... The house sparrow! The house sparrow is one of the most common birds, found on every continent except Antartica. The oldest…

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