Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible
Eryn Lynum
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!
Recent Episodes
20 episodesDoes a Woodpecker’s Tongue Wrap Around Its Brain? Lesson 119
Is it true that a woodpecker’s tongue wraps around its brain? Discover the amazing ways God designed woodpeckers as avian acrobats and what they teach us about Jesus taking the impact of our sins.Here’s our trail map:Why Do Woodpeckers Peck On Trees?Does a Woodpecker’s Tongue Wrap Around Its Brain?Do Woodpeckers Hurt Trees?How Does God Shield Us From Harm?Related Lessons to listen to next:How Do Wood Duck Babies Survive a 60-Foot Fall? Lesson 53: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7df63827-a6cc-4e50-a3f2-4afee0e19933/Why Is Nature Musical?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/076641d2-bf3c-4eaf-b810-ef1f1b256e65/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: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/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Woodpecker Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/does-a-woodpeckers-tongue-wrap-around-its-brain/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.” Psalm 3:3 (NIV)“But he took our suffering on himand felt our pain for us.We saw his sufferingand thought God was punishing him.But he was wounded for the wrong we did;he was crushed for the evil we did.The punishment, which made us well, was given to him,and we are healed because of his wounds.We all have wandered away like sheep;each of us has gone his own way.But the Lord has put on him the punishmentfor all the evil we have done.” Isaiah 53:4-6 (NCV)“For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NLT)Terms Learned in This Episode:Cavity Nest: A nest inside a tree often made by a woodpecker.Drumming: Rapid pecking of a woodpecker to communicate with other nearby woodpeckers.Zygodactyl: A four-toed foot design with two facing forward and two facing backward, built for gripping.Hyoid Bone: A long bone wrapping around the woodpecker’s skull that allows its tongue to move in and out and stabilizes its brain.Capillary Action: When liquid climbs a surface because it sticks to itself.Some but not all sources used for research (*additional information from some sources may present conflicting worldviews)https://answersingenesis.org/birds/what-we-knew-about-woodpeckerhttps://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/hole-story-how-woodpeckers-make-homes-forest/https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/how-to-recognize-woodpeckers-by-their-drumming-sounds/This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.Credits:Woodpecker sound credit: Jonathon Jongsma, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSap sucker video clip: Paul Danese, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Why Do Sawfish Have a Saw? Lesson 118
Is a “sawtooth shark” a real animal? And how do they use their nose like a metal detector, sword, and shovel? Discover the mystery of this often confused creature and how God designed sawfish with a long jagged nose to find and catch their next meal. Here’s our trail map:What Is a Sawtooth Shark?Why Do Sawfish Have a Saw?Are Sawfish Born With Saws?How Can We Tell What Is True From What Is False?Related Lessons to listen to next:How Do Fish Breathe Underwater?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0fc09da4-deab-42ce-9e57-2a2d5e9a2d8c/What Is a Shark’s 6th Sense?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6d415944-5436-4f3c-810f-7ab3cf20591a/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:Discover God’s designs in crabs and other ocean creatures with Apologia’s Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-course-set/Explore all of Apologia’s award-winning curriculum and courses: https://www.apologia.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Sawfish Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/are-sawfish-born-with-saws/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askFurther Research:An excellent article on sawfish by Creation Ministries International: https://creation.com/en/articles/wonderfully-designed-sawfishScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“There used to be false prophets among God’s people, just as you will have some false teachers in your group. They will secretly teach things that are wrong—teachings that will cause people to be lost. They will even refuse to accept the Master, Jesus, who bought their freedom. So they will bring quick ruin on themselves. Many will follow their evil ways and say evil things about the way of truth.” 2 Peter 2:1-2 (NCV)“The time will come when people will not listen to the true teaching but will find many more teachers who please them by saying the things they want to hear. They will stop listening to the truth and will begin to follow false stories.” 2 Timothy 4:3-4 (NCV)“...The Bereans were eager to hear what Paul and Silas said and studied the Scriptures every day to find out if these things were true.” Acts 17:11b (NCV)“Really, there is no other Good News. But some people are confusing you; they want to change the Good News of Christ. We preached to you the Good News. So if we ourselves, or even an angel from heaven, should preach to you something different, we should be judged guilty! I said this before, and now I say it again: You have already accepted the Good News. If anyone is preaching something different to you, let that person be judged guilty!” Galatians 1:7-9 (NCV)“Let the teaching of Christ live in you richly. Use all wisdom to teach and instruct each other by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Spiracle: A special breathing hole located behind each eye that brings in water to flow over gills, so a creature can breathe while resting on the bottom of the ocean.Rostrum: A long, flat, saw-shaped snout with sharp “teeth” along the edges.Dermal Denticles: Teeth-like scales covering the skin of sharks and rays.Chondrichthys: Fish including sharks and rays that have cartilaginous bodies instead of bones.Cartilage: Strong tissue in a body that is flexible. Ray: A category of chondrichthyes (cartilaginous) fish with flat bodies and large pectoral fins, mouths and gills on their underside, spiracles for breathing, and some have whip-like tails.Ampullae of Lorenzini: Jelly-filled sacs (pores) that allow sharks and rays, including sawfish, to sense the electrical field and find food using electrical currents.Ovoviviparous: Babies grow inside the mother and are born live, but they’re fed by a yolk sac (not a placenta) and no hard egg is laid.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
Do All Kangaroos Have Pouches? Lesson 117
Why do kangaroos hop? Can they walk? Do all kangaroos have pouches, and what are they for? Discover God’s wild and wonderful design in kangaroos and how they’re designed to move forward—never backward.Here’s our trail map:Do All Kangaroos Have Pouches?Why Do Kangaroos Hop?Can Kangaroos Jump Backward?How Does God Help Us Move Forward in Faith?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/Save 20% and get a FREE speaker using code Nat20 at https://www.sherwoodkids.com/nat20 (offer valid through March 31, 2026)Subscribe to the Ginger Hubbard podcast for biblical parenting advice and encouragement: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcastNat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Kangaroo Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/do-all-kangaroos-have-pouches/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Brothers and sisters, I know that I have not yet reached that goal, but there is one thing I always do. Forgetting the past and straining toward what is ahead, I keep trying to reach the goal and get the prize for which God called me through Christ to the life above.” Philippians 3:13-14 (NCV)“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.” Psalm 37:5 (ESV)“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) Terms Learned in This Episode:Marsupial: A group of mammals that have very tiny babies which are born early. Most have a pouch in which their baby or babies crawl into. Inside the pouch, the baby drinks milk and stays warm and safe as it continues growing.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.Macropodidae: A family (category) of marsupials meaning “big feet,” including kangaroos, wallabies, wallaroos, tree-kangaroos, pademelons, quokkas, and other creatures known for large feet for hopping and tails for balancing.Saltation: Moving by jumps or hops instead of walking.Pentapedal Locomotion: Moving by using five feet. Or in the case of kangaroos, four feet and one tail.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
Bear Scat and Flying Flamingos - Answering Curious Questions From Kids
How much does a black bear eat each day? Do flamingos fly? And why does a giraffe have hooves? Curious questions from you listeners guide us into God's wild and wonderful world on this special kid-made episode!Episode Links:Explore Apologia's award-winning science courses and curriculum at: https://www.apologia.com/Episodes Mentioned:Lesson 23: Bears Don't Hibernate — 4 Cool Ways God Designed Creatures to Rest: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3511d4f1-617f-4742-b3f9-ab6c55f1ea50/Lesson 9: Are All Black Bears Black?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/78e0351c-b224-40f7-9041-7627d528eef2/Lesson 31: What Is The Difference Between A Turtle And Tortoise?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/dccb26a1-9dde-498f-8d6d-573f1478e243/Why Do Giraffes Have Spots? Lesson 105: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/57dc20eb-2e33-4b58-9765-fa726c5ba736/Why And How Do Leaves Change Colors? Lesson 49: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/38cf2f29-1a36-4c54-81ba-becb473615a2/Can a Narwhal Get a Brain Freeze? Lesson 102: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5beea601-57de-4eaf-a8d7-9f95a80f57cf/This podcast contains paid advertisements.
Why Do Dung Beetles Roll Piles of Poop? Lesson 116
Dung beetles do more than roll poop—they roll it straight while walking backward in the dark. How? Meet the scientists who answered that question—using beetles, moonlight, and tiny cardboard hats.Here’s our trail map:Why Do Dung Beetles Roll Piles of Poop?Why Do Dung Beetles Collect Dung?How Is a Dung Beetle Like a Tiny Beetle Astronomer?How Can We Use God’s Word to Find Our Way?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/Save 20% and get a FREE speaker using code Nat20 at https://www.sherwoodkids.com/nat20 (offer valid through March 31, 2026)Subscribe to the Ginger Hubbard podcast for biblical parenting advice and encouragement: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcastNat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Dung Beetle Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/why-do-dung-beetles-roll-piles-of-poop/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.” John 16:13 (NIV)“Your word is like a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Sphere: A perfectly round solid shape with no corners and no edges. Every point on a sphere is the same distance from the center, so it looks the same from every side.Chemoreceptors: Sensor organs on a dung beetle’s antennae that allow it to sense animal scat from far away.Brood Ball: A dung ball that a mother dung beetle lays an egg in and buries. Then the egg hatches, the brood ball serves as first food for dung beetle larva.Detritivores: Creatures that eat dead or decaying things—and even animal waste—and mix it into the soil. Then tiny decomposers (like bacteria and fungi) finish breaking it down into nutrients.Dorsal Rim Area (DRA): The DRA is like a special compass area of their eye designed to see patterns in the night sky.Some but not all sources used in research:Supernavigators: Exploring the Wonders of How Animals Find Their Way (David Barrie)Atlas Obscura: Wild Life: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living WondersThis podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
Do Ostriches Bury Their Heads in the Sand? Lesson 115
Why do ostriches not fly? And is it true ostriches bury their heads in sand when they are scared? Discover how God designed ostriches—the largest bird on earth—with pogo stick legs and feathery eyelashes, and what ostriches can teach us about facing our fears head on.Here’s our trail map:Why Don’t Ostriches Fly?How Is an Ostrich Like a Pogo Stick?Do Ostriches Bury Their Heads in the Sand?How Can We Face Fears?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: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/Subscribe to the Ginger Hubbard podcast for biblical parenting advice and encouragement: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcastNat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Ostrich Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/do-ostriches-bury-their-heads-in-the-sand/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“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)“Remember that I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you everywhere you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NCV)“I asked the Lord for help, and he answered me. He saved me from all that I feared.” Psalm 34:4 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Keel Bone: A special bone God designed many birds with that allows them to fly. It is a tall ridge on a bird’s breastbone where the big flight muscles attach. It works like a boat’s keel, giving a strong place for wing muscles to push from so birds can flap and fly.Tendon: Flexible collagen tissue in a body that connects muscles to bones. They are kind of like elastic chords. They make it so that when our muscles move, the connected bones move also. Nictitating Membrane: A bird’s “third eyelid” that slides across the eye to keep it clean and wet.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
Were All Dinosaurs Big? With Ken Ham
We know about massive dinosaurs, but how small were the smallest dinosaurs? Did dinosaurs swim and fly? Ken Ham, the founder of Answers in Genesis, joins us as we discover God’s wild and wonderful designs in dinosaurs.Episode Links:Dinosaurs for Kids: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-for-kids-hardback-singleDinosaurs of Eden: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-of-eden-revised-hardback-singleKen Ham’s Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/authors/ken-hamExplore Christ-centered books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/Visit the Creation Museum: https://creationmuseum.org/Visit the Ark Encounter: https://arkencounter.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/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/0764219782This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
Why Do Decorator Crabs Dress Up? Lesson 114
Why do decorator crabs dress up? Are they trying to be fancy, or do their costumes serve a purpose? Do they use duct tape or hot glue to stick slimy seaweed and prickly urchins to their shells? Learn how and why decorator crabs decorate themselves and what their elaborate outfits teach us about our own appearances.Here’s our trail map:Why Do Decorator Crabs Dress Up?How Do Decorator Crabs Stick Things to Themselves?What Happens When a Decorator Crab Molts Its Shell?How Can We Dress Ourselves in God’s Goodness?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:Discover God’s designs in crabs and other ocean creatures with Apologia’s Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-course-set/Explore all of Apologia’s award-winning curriculum and courses: https://www.apologia.com/Try CTCMath for free and with a 12-month money back guarantee: https://ctcmath.com/Subscribe to the Ginger Hubbard podcast for biblical parenting advice and encouragement: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcastNat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Decorator Crab Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/why-do-decorator-crabs-dress-up/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“...God does not see the same way people see. People look at the outside of a person, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7b (NCV)“Create in me a pure heart, God, and make my spirit right again.” Psalm 51:10 (NCV)“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12 (NIV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Majoidea: A superfamily of crabs in the ocean commonly called spider crabs. Marine Crabs: Species of crabs designed to live in ocean waters with gills to breathe underwater, and spend most of their time in the water.Land Crabs: Species of crabs designed to live on land with specially made gill chambers for breathing.Decorator Crab: Crab species in the Majoidea superfamily that attach materials and living things from their environment to their shells for camouflage. Exoskeleton: A hard outer covering that protects an animal’s body. As the animal grows, it molts its exoskeleton and grows a new bigger one.Carapace: The hard top part of a crab’s exoskeleton. It covers and protects the crab’s head and body.Setae: Tiny bristles or hairs on an animal’s body. They can help with gripping, sticking, or sensing. Decorator crabs have setae on their exoskeleton to attach materials to.Mutualistic Relationship: Where two living things benefit from one another.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
Can Moose Swim? Lesson 113
Can a massive moose swim through water? And what are their giant antlers for? Discover one of the largest land animals in North America and what they can teach us about being good listeners.Here’s our trail map:Is a Moose a Big Deer?Can Moose Swim?Why Do Moose Have Massive Antlers?How Can We Listen Well For God’s Voice?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:Try CTCMath for free and with a 12-month money back guarantee: https://ctcmath.com/Explore Christ-centered 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/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Moose Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/can-moose-swim/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askMoose Antler Amplification Test: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2008/mar/21/medicalresearch.animalbehaviourScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 (ESV)“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.” Matthew 7:24 (NLT)“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “‘This is the way; walk in it.’” Isaiah 30:21 (NIV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Cervidae: A family (category) of mammals including moose, elk, caribou/reindeer, and different species of deer. In most species, males grow and shed antlers each year, they have split hooves. They are ruminants meaning they have four stomach compartments and chew cud.Herbivore: Creatures that eat only plants, such as leaves, grass, fruits, or vegetables.Antler: Branching bones that grow on the heads of deer family animals. They grow each year covered in soft velvet, harden for the season, then fall off (shed) and regrow.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
The Amazing Story of Cher Ami - with Real Cool History for Kids
How did God use a pigeon save lives during World War I? Discover the incredible story of Cher Ami, a pigeon who saved the lives of almost 200 soldiers. Angela O’Dell shares this story from the Real Cool History for Kids Podcast.Join the adventure and discover more amazing stories in history told from a biblical worldview: https://angelaodell.com/real-cool-history-for-kids-home-page/
How Hot Is the Sun? Lesson 112
Besides light and warmth, what is so special about the sun? Discover how God Set the Stage for life when he placed the sun at the center of our solar system, and how this solar design reflects his faithfulness to us.Here’s our trail map:What Is the Sun and How Does it Rise?How Hot is the Sun?How Does the Sun Hold Our Solar System Together?How Does the Sun Help Us Spend Our Time 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/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:God's Design for Heaven & Earth: https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-for-heaven-earth-set-mb-editionExplore Christ-centered books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/Try CTCMath for free and with a 12-month money back guarantee: https://ctcmath.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-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Sun Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-hot-is-the-sun/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“And God said, ‘Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.’ And it was so. God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. God set them in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth, to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day.” Genesis 1:14-19 (NIV)“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:16-17 (NIV)“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 (NIV)“You saw my body as it was formed.All the days planned for me were written in your book before I was one day old.” Psalm 139:16 (NCV)“So be very careful how you live. Do not live like those who are not wise, but live wisely. Use every chance you have for doing good, because these are evil times.” Ephesians 5:15-16 (NCV)“The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.” Psalm 65:8 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Sun: The closest star to earth and the center of our solar system, made mostly of gasses including hydrogen and helium.Sun’s Corona: The outermost layer of the sun’s atmosphere extending for millions of miles into space.Mass: Mass is the amount of matter (or stuff) in an object.Gravity: An invisible pull between things that have mass.Orbit: The path one space object follows around another because of gravity.Habitable Zone: The ring around the Sun where a planet can be not too hot and not too cold, so liquid water can exist on its surface. This area is designed for life.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
How Can Parrots Talk? Answering Curious Questions From Kids
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-seriesExplore 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
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/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: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-setDiscover 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-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree God Made Plants Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-is-fruit-made/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askLearn 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 cattleand 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
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/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: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/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree God Made Water Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-much-fresh-water-is-on-earth/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures 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 foundationsso 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
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-editionDebbie Lawrence’s books: https://www.masterbooks.com/authors/debbie-lawrenceExplore 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/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/0764219782Scriptures 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
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/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: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/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree God Made Light Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-do-colors-work/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures 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
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/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:America’s Story: American History Homeschool Curriculum from a Biblical worldview: https://www.masterbooks.com/americas-story-seriesExplore 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-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Water Bear Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/what-is-a-tardigrade/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askAn excellent video about tardigrades from Answers in Genesis (Used in researching this lesson): https://youtu.be/FcMPpXSAeV4?si=P8PeUmKY1a9ah8SdScriptures 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
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/1501825836Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect was read and recorded with permission from Guideposts books.
Why Does an Opossum Play Dead? Lesson 107
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/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: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-packExplore all of Master Books Christ-centered books, curriculum, and resources: https://www.masterbooks.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Opossum Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/why-do-opossums-play-dead/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures 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.jpgGary Meszaros (Photo Researches, Inc): https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2015/AprilMay/Animals/Opossums
Why Do Axolotls Never Grow Up? Lesson 106
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/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: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-singleDinosaurs by Design: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-by-designDinosaurs of Eden: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-of-eden-revised-hardback-singleMaster Books Dinosaur Bundle: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaur-basketNat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Axolotl Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-does-an-axolotl-regrow-body-parts/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askSome but not all resources used in research:Axolotl populations in the wild: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/1095/53947343#populationAxolotl 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.