Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

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 Good Reputation With Others?  Episode Links: Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/ Access full Episode Activity Guides by joining the Nat...

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 Job Do Bees Have? How Do Bees Make Their Hive? How Do Bees Work As a Team? Can Bees Dance? How Do Bees Carry Pollen?  Episode Links: Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https:...

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 wonderful things He has made.   Here’s our trail map: Who Was Fibonacci and What Important Numbers Did He Discover? Why Are Shapes Important in Nature? How Do Numbers, Shapes, and P...

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 trail map: Why Do Birds Communicate? How Do Birds Communicate? How Do Birds Sing? How Can We Praise Our Creator? Resources Mentioned and used for Research: Explore CTCMath with a F...

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 is a sloth and what types are there? What do sloths do all day? Why do sloths hang upside down? How can moving slowly be good for us in life? Resources Mentioned and used for Resea...

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 map: What is the difference between a turtle and tortoise? What are the three main types of turtles? Why do turtles have shells and what is the shell? What built-in armor has God...

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 map: What happens during a solar eclipse? How did scientists discover solar eclipses? What is a “Totality Zone” and how can you see a solar eclipse? How does a solar eclipse re...

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 Outside! Ginny reminds us that we get to make the decisions when it comes to how our family spends time, and provides practical ideas and a wealth of wisdom for investing more time in...

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" from our guest, Ginny Yurich, of 1000 Hours Outside! Ginny's also sharing with us all the good reasons to get out into the sunshine, and how we can inspire our friends to play outside...

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 trail map: How do seeds grow into flowers? How are new seeds made? Why are flowers important? What can flowers teach us about God’s Word?  Episode Links: Order Nat Theo T-Shirts T...

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 caves called geodes! Here’s our trail map: What are three ways rocks are made? How are geodes made? What makes geodes different colors inside? How can we grow in beauty and wonder insid...

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 does an owl’s brain work? Meet three other very smart birds What is the difference between being smart and being wise? How can we be wise?  Episode Links: Order Nat Theo T-Shirts T...

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 insects? Here’s our trail map: Do Venus flytraps come from space? Where did Venus flytraps get their funny name and where do they come from? Two theories as to why Venus flytraps eat in...

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 our trail map: What is hibernation? What is a bear’s winter nap called? What are four ways God designed animals to rest? Why is rest important for us?  Episode Links: Order Nat Theo...

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 show! Here’s our trail map: How did God make mountain lions special? What is the difference between a mountain lion, cougar, and puma? Can a mountain lion roar? How can you be safe...

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 Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect . Join us for this story full of nature, beauty, and wonder! Nat Theo Club Members can access a video with illustrations to read along. Join the Nat The...

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 Bezalel (Beh-za-lel). Here’s our trail map: How are birds designed to fly? How did birds inspire and lead to the invention of airplanes? How can God’s designs inspire our creativity...

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 jobs it has in nature. Here’s our trail map: What is it like to live through a wildfire? Can anything good come from a wildfire? How is a tree born from wildfire? How can we grow thro...

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. We're exploring: What is a microscope and how was it invented? How were the tiny, invisible creatures called bacteria discovered? What important jobs do bacteria have? Why do bad bacter...

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 have? Do snakes wear glasses? How do chameleons move their eyes in two different directions? How can we protect our eyes to see everything good, beautiful, and true?  Episode Links: Order...

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! We're exploring: Why did God make seasons? How do insects survive cold months? How can we live and do well in hard times? How can we create a legacy for those who live after us?  Epi...

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! On this episode, we're exploring: How are trees and plants different than animals and humans? Do trees have friends? How do trees communicate? Why is it important that we choose our f...

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 strategies. We're looking at: What are cells in creatures’ bodies? How does a chameleon change colors? How does a mimic octopus change shapes? Why don’t we need to blend in or change who we...

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? How do fireflies light up? How do we shine God’s light? Episode Links: Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/ Join the Nat Theo Club & Get Full Ep...

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? What creature has its baby while hanging upside down? How are human babies different from creature babies? Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/...