Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

Latest Episodes:

How Can Parrots Talk? Answering Curious Questions From Kids Jan 22, 2026

Show notes

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 Squeak?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/880f710e-9de5-4d1b-a7fe-87f2d0b493e2/
What Is Light? https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4eb19e42-31c5-4143-8e42-a5a0eb63daed/
What Is The Difference Between A Turtle And Tortoise?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/dccb26a1-9dde-498f-8d6d-573f1478e243/

This podcast contains paid advertisements.

How Do Water, Light, and Air Build Plants? Lesson 111 Jan 20, 2026

Show notes

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 Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

Try CTCMath for free: https://ctcmath.com/
Discover God’s designs in plants with Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Botany course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/botany-course-set
Discover all of Apologia’s curriculum and courses from a Biblical worldview: https://www.apologia.com/
Parents and caregivers: hear remarkable stories of God’s work in real people through the Compelled Podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/
Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos
Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
Free God Made Plants Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-is-fruit-made/
Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Learn about pollination on these Nat Theo Lessons:

Can Bees Dance? Lesson 35: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/98aedf4a-bc84-4346-9278-cb70a9cf238f/
Why Are Bats Great Gardeners? Lesson 40: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e2851257-6ed1-477e-bd47-2321e54de717/
And How Does God Clothe Wildflowers? Lesson 97: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/96e5b692-3e42-4765-9800-eff0993f350b/

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“Then God said, ‘Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.’ And it was so. The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the third day.” Genesis 1:11-13 (NIV)

“You make the grass for cattle

and vegetables for the people.

You make food grow from the earth.” Psalm 104:14 (NCV)

“Then God said, ‘I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.’” Genesis 1:29 (NCV)

“Because of this, since the day we heard about you, we have continued praying for you, asking God that you will know fully what he wants. We pray that you will also have great wisdom and understanding in spiritual things so that you will live the kind of life that honors and pleases the Lord in every way. You will produce fruit in every good work and grow in the knowledge of God.” Colossians 1:9-10 (NCV)

“This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day you first heard and understood the truth about God’s wonderful grace.” Colossians 1:6 (NLT)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Photosynthesis: A process controlled by light that puts things in a plant together to turn them into energy.
Chlorophyll: A green pigment (that gives plants their green colors) and allows a plant to soak in sunlight.
Carbon Dioxide: A gas in the air around us that we breathe out.
Stomata: Tiny holes or slits on leaves that let a plant take air with carbon dioxide in, and let air with clean oxygen out.
Plant Ovary: A space deep inside a flower where seeds are made.
Ovule: A tiny part inside a plant’s ovary that, once pollen reaches it, makes a seed.
Seed Dispersal: How seeds move away from the parent plant to grow in a new place.

This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.

How Does God Water the Plants and Animals? Lesson 110 Jan 13, 2026

Show notes

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 Jesus at Jacob’s well (John 4) to understand the gift of Living Water that never runs dry.

Here’s our trail map:

How Much Fresh Water Is on Earth?
What Does Psalm 104 Say About God’s Water System?
Why Is There Water Underground?
How Is Jesus Like a Water Well?

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 in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

Save 20% and get a FREE speaker using code Nat20 at https://www.sherwoodkids.com/nat20 (offer valid through March 31, 2026)
Explore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/
Parents and caregivers: hear remarkable stories of God’s work in real people through the Compelled Podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/
Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/member
Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
Free God Made Water Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-much-fresh-water-is-on-earth/
Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“And God said, ‘Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.’ And it was so. God called the dry ground ‘land,’ and the gathered waters he called ‘seas.’ And God saw that it was good.” Genesis 1:9-10 (NIV)

“You built the earth on its foundations

so it can never be moved.

You covered the earth with oceans;

the water was above the mountains.

But at your command, the water rushed away.

When you thundered your orders, it hurried away.

The mountains rose; the valleys sank.

The water went to the places you made for it.

You set borders for the seas that they cannot cross,

so water will never cover the earth again.” Psalm 104:5-9 (NCV)

“You make springs pour into the ravines;

they flow between the mountains.

They water all the wild animals;

the wild donkeys come there to drink.

Wild birds make nests by the water;

they sing among the tree branches.

You water the mountains from above.

The earth is full of the things you made.” Psalm 104:10-13 (NCV)

“When Noah was six hundred years old, the flood started. On the seventeenth day of the second month of that year the underground springs split open, and the clouds in the sky poured out rain.” Genesis 7:11 (NCV)

Jesus at the well: John 4:5-15

“...Jesus stood up and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. If anyone believes in me, rivers of living water will flow out from that person’s heart…” John 7:37-38 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Freshwater Spring: Where water comes out of the ground naturally, all on its own.
Groundwater: Water beneath the earth’s surface.
Aquifer: An underground area made of sand, gravel, or other sediments that groundwater moves through.
Artesian Spring: Where freshwater is pushed by pressure out of the ground to above the earth’s surface.

This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.

What Is Earth's Atmosphere For? Bonus Episode with Debbie Lawrence Jan 12, 2026

Show notes

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-set-mb-edition
Debbie Lawrence’s books: https://www.masterbooks.com/authors/debbie-lawrence
Explore Christ-centered books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.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-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Scriptures In This Episode:

“Then God said, ‘Let there be a space between the waters, to separate the waters of the heavens from the waters of the earth.’ And that is what happened. God made this space to separate the waters of the earth from the waters of the heavens. God called the space ‘sky.’ And evening passed and morning came, marking the second day.” Genesis 1:6-8 (NLT)

This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.

What Is Light? Lesson 109 Jan 06, 2026

Show notes

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 be light,” and see how that shines into our lives today. Get ready to discover the amazing science of light — and the One who IS the Light!

Here’s our trail map:

What Is Light?
How Do Colors Work?
Where Can We Find Light In Nature?
How Is God Light?

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 in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

Save 20% and get a FREE speaker using code Nat20 at https://www.sherwoodkids.com/nat20 (offer valid through March 31, 2026)
Discover all of Apologia’s curriculum and courses from a Biblical worldview: https://www.apologia.com/
Parents and caregivers: hear remarkable stories of God’s work in real people through the Compelled Podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/
Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/member
Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
Free God Made Light Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-do-colors-work/
Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.

And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light ‘day,’ and the darkness he called ‘night.’ And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day.” Genesis 1:1-5 (NIV)

“Before the mountains were born

or you brought forth the whole world,

from everlasting to everlasting you are God.” Psalm 90:2 (NIV)

“...God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5b (NCV)

“In the beginning there was the Word (Jesus). The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. All things were made by him, and nothing was made without him. In him there was life, and that life was the light of all people. The Light (Jesus) shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overpowered it.” John 1:1-5 (NCV)

“But you are a chosen people, royal priests, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession. You were chosen to tell about the wonderful acts of God, who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Light: Energy that helps us see things.
Light Waves: Tiny waves of energy that travel through space (an area).
Bioluminescence: “Living Light.” Light created by creatures through a chemical reaction in their bodies.
Biofluorescence: When a creature absorbs light and re-emits it as a different color, causing the creature to glow when light is shined on them.

This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.

Can Water Bears Survive Space? Meet the Tardigrade! Lesson 108 Dec 30, 2025

Show notes

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 Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

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/
Explore Apologia’s award-winning curriculum at https://www.apologia.com/
Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos
Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
Free Water Bear Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/what-is-a-tardigrade/
Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask
An excellent video about tardigrades from Answers in Genesis (Used in researching this lesson): https://youtu.be/FcMPpXSAeV4?si=P8PeUmKY1a9ah8Sd

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“How many are your works, Lord!

In wisdom you made them all;

the earth is full of your creatures.” Psalm 104:24 (NIV)

“So don’t worry, because I am with you.

Don’t be afraid, because I am your God.

I will make you strong and will help you;

I will support you with my right hand that saves you.” Isaiah 41:10 (NCV)

“...the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV)

“But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;

let them sing joyful praises forever.

Spread your protection over them,

that all who love your name may be filled with joy.” Psalm 5:11 (NLT)

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:44 (NLT)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Tardigrade: Meaning “slow stepping.” A microscopic animal (without any bones) and with eight legs (often called a water bear).
Tardigrada: A phylum (large category) of animals including only tardigrades, with more than 1,200 unique species.
Microscopic: Something so small that you cannot see it with only your eyes. You need a microscope to see it.
Invertebrate: A group of animals that don’t have a backbone.
Cuticle: A tough and flexible outer layer that covers a tardigrade's body, which the tardigrade molts and regrows as it gets larger.
Piercing Stylet: A hard, sharp mouthpart the tardigrade uses to pierce food and eat the fluids inside.
Hypertrophy: An increase in the size of a tissue or organ (growth) caused by cells getting larger, not by making more cells.
Cryptobiosis: A process that dramatically slows down metabolism to survive harsh conditions.
Tun Stage: During cryptobiosis when a tardigrade rolls up into a protective ball and dries out to survive harsh conditions.
Cyst Stage: When a tardigrade creates extra cuticle layers around its tun state for extra protection.
Dsup: A damage suppressor protein that shields a tardigrade’s DNA from damage.
TDR1: A DNA repair machine found in tardigrades. When DNA gets damaged, TDR1 repairs the broken spots so the cell can work normally again.

This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.

Christmas Eve Special - A Very Imperfect Christmas Tree Story Dec 24, 2025

Show notes

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/1501825836

Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect was read and recorded with permission from Guideposts books.

Why Does an Opossum Play Dead? Lesson 107 Dec 23, 2025

Show notes

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 Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

Try CTCMath for free and enjoy their 12-month money back guarantee: https://ctcmath.com/
Marvels of Creation 3-book set by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-3-book-pack
Explore all of Master Books Christ-centered books, curriculum, and resources: https://www.masterbooks.com/
Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos
Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
Free Opossum Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/why-do-opossums-play-dead/
Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“But one of the soldiers stuck his spear into Jesus’ side, and at once blood and water came out.” John 19:34 (NCV)

“And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” Philippians 2:8 (ESV)

“Christ had no sin, but God made him become sin so that in Christ we could become right with God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NCV)

“Christ himself suffered for sins once. He was not guilty, but he suffered for those who are guilty to bring you to God. His body was killed, but he was made alive in the spirit.” 1 Peter 3:18 (NCV)

“But God shows his great love for us in this way: Christ died for us while we were still sinners. So through Christ we will surely be saved from God’s anger, because we have been made right with God by the blood of Christ’s death.” Romans 5:8-9 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Marsupial: A group of mammals that have very tiny babies which are born early and then crawl into a pouch on the mother’s belly to keep growing. Inside the pouch, the baby drinks milk and stays warm and safe.
Nocturnal: Creatures that are mostly active at night.
Tapetum Lucidum: Reflective layer in some eyes that reflects light.
Marsupium: A pouch on a mother marsupial’s belly where her tiny baby or babies stay safe and warm after being born. Inside the pouch are nipples so the babies can drink milk and keep growing.
Thanatosis: A safety reaction some animals use when they are in danger. Their bodies go limp and still, sometimes with eyes open, so a predator thinks they’re dead and loses interest.

This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.

Image Credit of baby possum: Garst, Warren, 1922-2016, photographer, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Western_pygmy_possum_walking_on_person%27s_hand_-_DPLA_-_e2b0a4d441a2c7683320f0740e5a20f7.jpg

Gary Meszaros (Photo Researches, Inc): https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2015/AprilMay/Animals/Opossums

Why Do Axolotls Never Grow Up? Lesson 106 Dec 16, 2025

Show notes

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 Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

Try CTCMath for free and enjoy their 12-month money back guarantee: https://ctcmath.com/
Explore dinosaur books for kids by Master Books:
Dinosaurs for Kids: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-for-kids-hardback-single
Dinosaurs by Design: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-by-design
Dinosaurs of Eden: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-of-eden-revised-hardback-single
Master Books Dinosaur Bundle: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaur-basket
Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos
Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
Free Axolotl Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-does-an-axolotl-regrow-body-parts/
Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Some but not all resources used in research:

Axolotl populations in the wild: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/1095/53947343#population
Axolotl mRNA regeneration: https://med.stanford.edu/news/insights/2023/07/how-an-ultra-sensitive-on-off-switch-helps-axolotls-regrow-limbs.html#:~:text=Further%20experiments%20showed%20that%20axolotl,protein%20synthesis%20occurred%20during%20regeneration. (*mentions evolution)

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“I tell you the truth, you must change and become like little children. Otherwise, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. The greatest person in the kingdom of heaven is the one who makes himself humble like this child.” Matthew 18:3-4 (NCV)

“When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things.” 1 Corinthians 13:11 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Regenerate: To grow back or be made new after something is hurt, lost, or broken.
RNA: Copies of DNA, instructions for building cells.
mTOR: A tiny control switch inside cells that tells them when to grow, make and repair (by making new proteins)
Paedomorphic: When an animal is grown up but still keeps baby or juvenile features.
Neotenic: An animal grows up without losing its baby features because its body develops more slowly. It can be an adult (able to have babies) while still looking young.

This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.

Why Do Giraffes Have Spots? Lesson 105 Dec 09, 2025

Show notes

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 Us About Engineering?
Why Do Giraffes Have Spots?
How Are Giraffes Like a Watchman?

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 in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

Apologia’s Zoology 3 Land Animals Course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-3-course-set/
Explore all of Apologia’s Zoology courses: https://www.apologia.com/subject/science/zoology
Discover Apologia’s Christ-centered and award-winning curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/
Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos
Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
Free Giraffe Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/what-is-special-about-a-giraffes-heart/
Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“You are worthy, our Lord and God,

to receive glory and honor and power,

because you made all things.

Everything existed and was made,

because you wanted it.” Revelation 4:11 (NCV)

“How many are your works, Lord!

In wisdom you made them all;

the earth is full of your creatures.” Psalm 104:24 (NIV)

“I praise you because you made me in an amazing and wonderful way.

What you have done is wonderful.

I know this very well.” Psalm 139:14 (NCV)

“Human, I now make you a watchman for Israel. Any time you hear a word from my mouth, warn them for me.” Ezekiel 3:17 (NCV)

“If the Lord doesn’t build the house,

the builders are working for nothing.

If the Lord doesn’t guard the city,

the guards are watching for nothing.” Psalm 127:1 (NCV)

“I look up to the hills,

but where does my help come from?

My help comes from the Lord,

who made heaven and earth.

He will not let you be defeated.

He who guards you never sleeps.” Psalm 121:1-3 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Giraffidae: A family (category) of animals including giraffes and okapi.
Heart Ventricles: Two chambers in the bottom of a heart that pump blood out of the heart into the rest of the body.
Irreducible Complexity: Something has many parts, and needs all of those parts at the same time to keep working. If anything is removed, it will break.
Thermoregulation: How an animal or person keeps their internal body temperature stable.
Watchman: Someone who keeps a lookout for danger to protect others.

This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected