Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

Have you ever seen a coyote ice skating? Hear stories of real life coyote encounters and discover how God designed these amazing wild dogs to live in many habitats and raise their young (spoiler alert…they regurgitate their food like birds feeding their chicks). And answer the question: Are egg-snatching coyotes good or bad? Here’s our trail map: Can Coyotes Ice Skate? How do Coyotes Raise Their P...

Discover God’s amazing design in the world’s largest rodent—the capybara! Meet this calm, expert swimmer with chisel-sharp teeth and learn how it points us to keep returning to the goodness of God’s Word again and again. Here’s our trail map: Why Do Capybara Destroy Everything In Sight? Do Capybara Know How to Swim? Why Do Capybara Eat Their Poop? How Can We Get More and More Goodness From God’s W...

Is a cuttlefish a cuddly fish? Meet a color-changing, quick-escaping cephalopod with a built-in jetpack. Discover how God designed the cuttlefish to survive in the ocean and what it teaches us about running from the dangers of sin and temptation. Here’s our trail map: Is a Cuttlefish a Fish? Is a Cuttlefish Cuddly? Do Cuttlefish Have a Jetpack? How Can We Make a Quick Getaway From Danger? Eryn's B...

How can wildflowers inspire your art? Award-winning author and artist Ruth Chou Simons shares how God’s wildflowers inspire her work and art even in difficult seasons.  Episode Links: Order The Way of the Wildflower: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Wildflower-Meditations-Unburden-Anxious/dp/1400244412 Ruth Chou Simons Website: https://ruthchousimons.com/ Save 15% on your entire Generations Ministr...

What does it mean that God clothes the wildflowers? Discover the fuzzy sweaters, waxy coats, purposeful colors, and variety of perfumes God clothed wildflowers in so they can fulfill his plans and purposes. Joining us today is Ruth Chou Simons as we learn how wildflowers remind us to not be afraid, but trust God for all we need. Here’s our trail map: Why Did God Make Wildflowers? How Does God Clot...

Why do beavers work so hard building dams and lodges? Discover how God designed beavers just right for the tasks at hand, and what these natural engineers can teach us about our work. Here’s our trail map: What Makes a Beaver’s Fur, Tail, and Teeth Special? Why and How Do Beavers Build Dams? Why Is a Beaver’s Work Important? How Does God Help Us Do Good Work? Eryn's Books: The Nature of Rest: What...

Thunderstorms can be both frightening and beautiful. Today we explore God’s designs in the atmosphere and weather systems, and discover God’s power and protection in storms. Here’s our trail map: What Is the Atmosphere? What Makes a Thunderstorm? How Does Lightning Work? Does God Control Storms? Eryn's Books: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://ww...

Is a Giant Panda actually a bear? Discover the amazing ways God designed the Giant Panda to live, thrive, and munch on an amazing amount of bamboo each day! Here’s our trail map: Is a Panda Really a Bear? Do Pandas Only Eat Bamboo? Why Are Panda Babies So Tiny and Pink? How Can We Practice Depending on God? Eryn's Books: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living...

Have you ever wondered how snails have babies, if they're born with shells, or why snails are so slimy? Discover God’s amazing designs in these little creatures that are probably crawling around your yard right now! Here’s our trail map: What Is a Snail? Is a Snail Born With a Shell? Why Do Snails Make Slime? How Does God Help Us Have a Shield of Protection? Eryn's Books: The Nature of Rest: What...

What makes alligators and crocodiles different—and what can their powerful jaws teach us about our words? Join us as we explore God’s design in these amazing creatures and uncover a surprising connection between reptiles, the food chain, and the Bible. Here’s our trail map: How Are Alligators and Crocodiles Different? How Do Alligators and Crocodiles Swallow Their Prey? How Do Alligators and Croco...

Meet one of the cutest creatures God made—the pika! This tiny mountain mammal lives high up in the tundra and teaches us big lessons about preparing for hard seasons so we can live and thrive in God’s plans and purposes. Here’s our trail map: What Is a Pika? What Is Life Like on the Tundra? Why Do Pika Pick Flowers? How Can We Store Up What We Need for Hard Times? Eryn's Books: The Nature of Rest:...

What do shark fins, magnet-powered cells, animal bruises, fur, octopus moms, and owl necks all have in common? They’re questions curious kids like you asked—and we’re answering them in this special episode. These questions came from young listeners just like you. Each one leads us to discover more about the amazing ways God designed nature. Eryn's Books: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Crea...

It seems impossible to watch an otter and not smile. God designed river and sea otters in amazing and playful ways. Join biologist Jill Smith and Eryn Lynum as we discover what makes otters so amazing! Here’s our trail map: What is the difference between a sea otter and a river otter? How is a sea otter like a pool noodle? How do otters help protect God's creation? Why do otters make great parents...

Platypuses have been called the strangest animal on earth, but is it true? Discover this amazing creature with its duck-like bill, beaver-like tail, otter-like webbed feet, reptile-like claws, snake-like venom, and that lays eggs like a turtle! Here’s our trail map: Why Does a Platypus Lay Eggs? How Is a Platypus Venomous? Why Do Platypus Have a Bill? What Does Scripture Say About Being Different?...

Explore the world of lava—what it is, where it comes from, and how God uses volcanoes to show His incredible power and unshakeable love!  Here’s our trail map: What is Lava Made Of? How Are Igneous Rocks Made? How Does a Volcano Erupt? How Do Volcanos Point to God’s Power? Eryn's Books: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Natur...

What do you get when you mix the colors of a peacock, the eyes of a chameleon, the punch of a boxer, and the shell of a crab? Meet the Peacock Mantis Shrimp—a creature so unique, scientists are studying it to understand how to design cars, airplanes, and armor! Here’s our trail map: What Is a Mantis Shrimp? Can the Mantis Shrimp Punch Through a Glass Aquarium? How Does the Mantis Shrimp See Its Un...

Do you have a nature collection? Have you ever had or held a fossil? David Rives of David Rives Ministries joins us to share his adventures in fossil finding and how his collection turned into one of the largest creation science museums! Episode Links: David Rives Ministries: https://davidrivesministries.org/ Creation Club Magazine: https://davidrivesministries.org/magazine/ Wonders Center & S...

With its folded front legs and watchful eyes, the praying mantis looks like it's deep in prayer—but is it really? In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of the mantis: from its amazing hunting skills and five incredible eyes, to whether female mantises really eat their mates. Along the way, we'll discover how even the strangest creatures in nature reflect the creativity of our amazing G...

Why would a bird pretend to be hurt? Meet the clever killdeer—a ground-nesting bird with amazing tricks to protect its eggs! Discover how it uses camouflage, fake injuries, and even scent-hiding strategies. Plus, learn what the Bible says about truth and being genuine. Here’s our trail map: What Is a Killdeer? Why Would a Bird Build a Nest on the Ground? What Is the Killdeer’s Broken Wing Act? Why...

Have you ever wondered what’s really going on inside an anthill—or how ants can carry things way heavier than themselves? Discover how God designed ants to work together like a tiny, efficient team—and what their super strength teaches us about the incredible power God puts inside us ! Here’s our trail map: How Does an Ant Colony Begin? How Do Ants Work Together? Where Do Ants Get Their Super Stre...

Dive into the amazing world of electric eels: what they really are (spoiler—they’re not true eels!), how their special electric organs work, and how they use electricity to hunt and protect themselves in the rivers of South America.  Here’s our trail map: What Is the Electric Eel? How Do Electric Eels Make Electricity? How Does the Electric Eel Use Electricity? How Is God a Shield for Us? Epi...

The eel has puzzled scientists since before Jesus lived on earth. Discover this mysterious creature and the questions scientists have been asking about it for over 2,000 years. Here’s our trail map: Are All Eels Electric? What Is the Great Eel Question? How Do Eels Have Babies? How Do Eels Grow Up? Where Do Eel Babies Hatch? How Did God Make Living Creatures? *Episode correction: Oops! We mention...

What is it like asking strangers on the street about faith and science? How does someone's worldview affect how they see science? What does it mean that the science isn't settled? Allan C. Pereira and Jeffrey Singer from The Science Dilemma join us and share a behind-the-scenes look at working as content creators sharing God’s designs in nature and science. Episode Links: The Science Dilemma: Inte...

Have you ever wondered where weeds come from if nobody plants them? And are they really all bad? In this lesson, we’ll dig into the surprising story of weeds—why they grow, what they do, and how we can care for God’s wild and wonderful world. You’ll also learn how to keep “weeds” out of your heart and grow good things in your life! Here’s our trail map: What Is a Weed? How Do Weeds Grow if We Don’...

Elephants don’t only make loud trumpeting sounds, they also rumble and squeak! Discover how elephants are excellent vocalists, reaching around five octaves more than a human voice can.  Here’s our trail map: How Is a Baby Elephant Born? Why Do Elephants Have Trunks? Why Do Elephants Squeak? How Can We Hear God’s Spirit? Episode Links: Order Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and...