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What Is a Shooting Star? Lesson 140
Ep 167 · Aug 11, 2026 · 28 min
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 curious minds to discover and marvel at all he’s made—both on Earth and in space! Here’s our trail map: What Is a Comet? What Is a Shooting Star? How Is a Meteor Different From a Meteorite? Why Does God Place Mysteries in Nature? This lesson’s Activity Guide is free for everyone! Dow…
Did You Know There's a Bible on the Moon? With Levi Lusko
Ep 166 · Aug 5, 2026 · 32 min
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, Levi Lusko. Levi Lusko’s Links: Marvel at the Moon (for kids) Scroll down for curriculum downloads: https://levilusko.com/marvel-at-the-moon Last Supper on the Moon (for adults): https://levilusko.com/the-last-supper-on-the-moon Levi Lusko’s website: https://levilusko.com/ Episode L…
Why Does the Moon Change Shape? Lesson 139
Ep 165 · Aug 4, 2026 · 31 min
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 Is the Moon? Why Does the Moon Change Shape? Does The Moon Have Gravity? Why Did God Make the Moon? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-does-the-moon-change-shape/ Related Lessons to listen to next: How Hot Is the Sun? Lesson 112: http…
How Strong Is a Hippo’s Bite? Lesson 138
Ep 164 · Jul 28, 2026 · 29 min
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 using a mysterious built-in skin ointment. Here’s our trail map: Can Hippos Swim? How Strong Is a Hippo’s Bite? Do Hippos Sweat Blood? How Can We Have Thick Skin and a Soft Heart? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/can-hippos-swim/ Rela…
How Do Fish Poop? Answering Nature Questions From Kids
Ep 163 · Jul 23, 2026 · 16 min
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 thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Master Books! Grow in faith, wonder, and wisdom with books, curriculum, and resources from a Biblical worldview with Master Books at https://www.masterbooks.com/ And CTCMath, an online math program for grades K-12. Catch up, keep up, or get ahead wi…
Why Is a Peacock Dressed So Fancy? Lesson 137
Ep 162 · Jul 21, 2026 · 26 min
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 thing—including shimmering blue and green peacocks—reflect the glory of our Maker. Here’s our trail map: What Kind of Bird Is a Peacock? Why Do Peacocks Shake Their Tails? Why Is a Peacock Dressed So Fancy? Why Did God Make Beautiful Things? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://…
Can a Honey Badger Eat a Venomous Cobra? Lesson 136
Ep 161 · Jul 14, 2026 · 29 min
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 to find honey and fight off lions. Here’s our trail map: What Is a Honey Badger? Does A Bird Help Honey Badgers Find Honey? Can a Honey Badger Eat a Venomous Cobra? How Does God Help Us Face Our Fears? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.co…
Do Scorpions Glow in the Dark? Lesson 135
Ep 160 · Jul 7, 2026 · 26 min
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 Scorpion? Do Scorpions Glow in the Dark? Why Do Scorpions Sting? How Did Jesus Defeat the Sting of Death? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/do-scorpions-glow-in-the-dark/ Related Lessons to listen to next: Why Do Jumping Spiders Jump? Lesson 127…
How Does a Frog Ribbit? Lesson 134
Ep 159 · Jun 30, 2026 · 28 min
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? How Long Is a Frog’s Tongue? How Do Frogs Ribbit? How Does Singing Worship Bless God and Us? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-long-is-a-frogs-tongue/ Related Lessons to listen to next: How Do Tadpoles Turn Into Toads? Lesson 78: https:/…
Why Do Stick Bugs Look Like Sticks? Answering Nature Questions From Kids
Ep 158 · Jun 25, 2026 · 18 min
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 Books! Grow in faith, wonder, and wisdom with books, curriculum, and resources from a Biblical worldview with Master Books at https://www.masterbooks.com/ Join the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild…
Why Does a Fly Rub Its Hands Together? Lesson 133
Ep 157 · Jun 23, 2026 · 27 min
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. Here’s our trail map: Where Do Flies Come From? How Do Flies Dodge Fly Swatters? Why Do Flies Rub Their Hands Together? How Can We Keep Our Heart Clean? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-flies-rub-their-hands-together/ Related Lesso…
How Fast Is a Peregrine Falcon? Lesson 132
Ep 156 · Jun 16, 2026 · 30 min
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. Here’s our trail map: How Fast Is a Peregrine Falcon? Where Do Peregrine Falcons Live? Are Peregrine Falcons Endangered? How Are We Pilgrims On Earth? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-fast-is-a-peregrine-falcon/ Related Lessons t…
Why Do Salmon Swim Upstream? Lesson 131
Ep 155 · Jun 9, 2026 · 28 min
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 incredible adventure. Here’s our trail map: Where Do Salmon Live? How Do Salmon Live In Both Fresh and Salt Water? Why Do Salmon Swim Upstream? Where Is Our True Home? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-salmon-swim-upstream/ Re…
How Many Worms Can a Star-nosed Mole Eat? Lesson 130
Ep 154 · Jun 2, 2026 · 28 min
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…
Why Is a Bird's Poop White? Answering Nature Questions From Kids
Ep 153 · May 28, 2026 · 18 min
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…
Why Did God Make Mosquitoes? Lesson 129
Ep 152 · May 26, 2026 · 27 min
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://…
Can Rainbows Happen at Night? Lesson 128
Ep 151 · May 19, 2026 · 27 min
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…
Why Do Jumping Spiders Jump? Lesson 127
Ep 150 · May 12, 2026 · 26 min
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:…
Pray Through The Wild Wonders of Psalm 8 - With the Truth Seekers Podcast
Ep 149 · May 7, 2026 · 9 min
“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…
How Does a Sea Star Regrow an Arm? Lesson 126
Ep 148 · May 5, 2026 · 22 min
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…
What Does It Mean to Magnify?
Ep 147 · May 4, 2026 · 7 min
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 reco…
Is a Shoebill a Stork? Lesson 125
Ep 146 · Apr 28, 2026 · 30 min
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…
How Does Nature Inspire Great Stories? With S.D. Smith of the Green Ember Series
Ep 145 · Apr 22, 2026 · 32 min
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…
Why Does A Rabbit Wiggle Its Nose? Lesson 124
Ep 144 · Apr 21, 2026 · 25 min
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…
Why Do Owls Spit up Their Food? Answering Nature Questions From Kids
Ep 143 · Apr 16, 2026 · 17 min
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…
Is an Inchworm Actually an Inch Long? Lesson 123
Ep 142 · Apr 14, 2026 · 25 min
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…
Do Porcupines Shoot Their Quills? Lesson 122
Ep 141 · Apr 7, 2026 · 25 min
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…
Why Do Male Seahorses Have Babies? Lesson 121
Ep 140 · Mar 31, 2026 · 28 min
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…
Sticky Honey and a 194-Year-Old Turtle - Answering Curious Questions From Kids
Ep 139 · Mar 26, 2026 · 16 min
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…
How Is Sea Glass Made? Lesson 120
Ep 138 · Mar 24, 2026 · 28 min
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…
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