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Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

Written by: Eryn Lynum
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 Join Master Naturalist, Bible teacher and author Eryn Lynum as we explore God's wild and wonderful world! What can a bird's migration teach us about God's guidance in our life? How can counting tree rings help us understand our life story? How can a milkweed plant help us cut off toxic thoughts and think about everything lovely and true? God's wild and wonderful world is full of amazing life lessons. As we get outside and adventure through creation, we'll discover how deep and wide the Father's love is for us! Each episode of The Nat Theo Nature Lessons podcast teaches God's truth through visuals in nature. Nat = Natural, Theo = Theology. Where kids dive into the study of Natural Theology—discovering God through nature!Eryn Lynum Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • Is a Shoebill a Stork? Lesson 125

    Is a Shoebill a Stork? Lesson 125
    Apr 28 2026
    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 lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/is-a-shoebill-a-stork/Related Lessons to listen to next:Do Ostriches Bury Their Heads in the Sand? Lesson 115: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5eaf8961-e99d-4591-a73e-dd7729bc2e90/What Is a Killdeer and Why Does It Fake a Broken Wing? Lesson 85: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/85fab65e-9733-4294-ac85-4bd1976e2305/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/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day Course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-1-course-set/Explore Apologia’s award-winning science curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/subject/science/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Shoebill Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/is-a-shoebill-a-stork/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God’s glorious standard, and all need to be made right with God by his grace, which is a free gift. They need to be made free from sin through Jesus Christ.” Romans 3:23-24 (NCV)“God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.” Ephesians 1:5 (NLT)“See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!...” 1 John 3:1a (NLT) Terms Learned in This Episode:Taxonomy: The sorting and naming of living things in nature.Pelecaniformes: An order of waterbirds including pelicans, shoebill, and hamerkop.Monotypic: When a creature is the only kind in its taxonomy group.Balaenicipitidae: A Family of animals including only the shoebill.Bill-clattering: A unique sound made by a shoebill when it rapidly claps together its bill to communicate.Ambush Predator: An animal that hunts by staying very still (often camouflage) and then striking.Vulnerable Species: A type of animal or plant that is at a high risk of going extinct in the wild.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements. Mentioned in this episode:Magnify: A Wild & Wonderful Summer AdventureJoin Magnify This Summer! https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/magnify
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    30 mins
  • How Does Nature Inspire Great Stories? With S.D. Smith of the Green Ember Series

    How Does Nature Inspire Great Stories? With S.D. Smith of the Green Ember Series
    Apr 22 2026

    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 some of our favorites by Master Books:

    • Wonders of Creation: https://www.masterbooks.com/wonders-of-creation
    • Marvels of Creation 3-book set: https://www.masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-3-book-pack
    • Dinosaurs by Design: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-by-design
    • Dinosaurs for Kids: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-for-kids-hardback-single
    • Dinosaurs of Eden: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-of-eden-revised-hardback-single

    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

    This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Magnify: A Wild & Wonderful Summer Adventure

    Join Magnify This Summer! https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/magnify
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    33 mins
  • Why Does A Rabbit Wiggle Its Nose? Lesson 124

    Why Does A Rabbit Wiggle Its Nose? Lesson 124
    Apr 21 2026
    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 this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-does-a-rabbit-wiggle-its-nose/Related Lessons to listen to next:Why Do Pika Pick Flowers? Lesson 91: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a3d8e986-f9d6-4477-b36e-ef9b008a2c46/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/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Explore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Rabbit Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-does-a-rabbit-wiggle-its-nose/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10 (NLT)“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 (NLT)“My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:2 (NLT)Terms Learned in This Episode:Olfactory Sensors: Tiny smell detectors inside the nose that pick up scents and send information to the brain.Lagomorpha: The animal group (order) that includes rabbits, hares, and pikas.Herbivore: Creatures that eat only plants, such as leaves, grass, fruits, or vegetables.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
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    26 mins
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