Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

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  How Do Redwood Trees Grow So Tall? Lesson 145 15.09.2026 32min

  How does a redwood tree grow to be taller than the Statue of Liberty? Discover the secrets of how the tallest tree in the world grows without toppling over, and what surprising creatures live at the top of a redwood tree.Here’s our trail map:What Is the Difference Between a Redwood and Sequoia Tree?How Do Redwood Trees Grow So Tall?What Lives In a Redwood Tree?How Do Redwood Trees Help Us Practice Hospitality?Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-do-redwood-trees-grow-so-tall/Related Lessons to listen to next:How Do Water, Light, and Air Build Plants?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/01e9495f-489d-46cf-9c58-e0be1b6084f3/Why Do Axolotls Never Grow Up? (Learn about salamanders): https://player.captivate.fm/episode/72d70dc4-7555-4eab-962f-e1adf4659c10/Do Trees Have Friends and Can They Talk to Each Other?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2d40ff13-97f1-4384-8249-89a6fe7cbe6f/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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 History Curriculum: https://www.masterbooks.com/americas-story-seriesBooks & Curriculum 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 Redwood Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-do-redwood-trees-grow-so-tall/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Two people are better than one, because they get more done by working together.If one falls down, the other can help him up.But it is bad for the person who is alone and falls, because no one is there to help.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NCV)“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13 (NIV)“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” 1 Peter 4:9 (NIV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Coniferous Tree: A tree that produces cones and usually has needles or scale-like leaves instead of broad, flat leaves.Seed Cone: The cone on a coniferous tree that contains and protects the tree’s seeds. When the cone is mature, its scales open and release the seeds.Tree Canopy: The upper layer of a tree made up of its branches and leaves.Ecosystem: A community of living things—such as plants, animals, and fungi—and the nonliving parts of their environment, such as water, air, soil, and sunlight, all interacting together.Arboreal: Living in trees or spending much of life in trees.Hospitality: Warmly welcoming and caring for others by sharing your time, home, food, or help.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements. Mentioned in this episode:Pre-order Where Wonder Leads: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder
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  Are Bald Eagles Really Bald? Lesson 144 08.09.2026 31min

  What does it mean to have “eagle eyes”? Discover how God designed fuzzy baby eagles to grow five times in size during their first week after hatching, and how God helps us grow in faith.Here’s our trail map:Are Bald Eagles Bald?Are Bald Eagles Born With White Heads?How Far Can a Bald Eagle See?How Does God Help Us Grow Up?Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/are-bald-eagles-really-bald/Related Lessons to listen to next:How Fast Is a Peregrine Falcon? Lesson 132: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/17a0dbe5-7f64-44e6-8017-fae682ab0090/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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 History Curriculum: https://www.masterbooks.com/americas-story-seriesBooks & Curriculum 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 Bald Eagle Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/are-bald-eagles-really-bald/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Jesus has the power of God, by which he has given us everything we need to live and to serve God. We have these things because we know him. Jesus called us by his glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3 (NCV)“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory be to him now and forever! Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Eaglet: Baby eagle.Wingercizing: A playful term for a baby bird’s practice flapping which helps them develop muscles and prepare for flight.Opportunistic Carnivore: An animal that hunts or eats whatever meat is easiest to find, catch, or take at the moment.Cone Cell: A special type of cell in an eye that helps see in color and detail.Tetrachromat: An animal that has four types of color-seeing cells in its eyes.Fovea: A small area in the eye where vision is sharpest because it is packed with cone cells.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
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  How Do Cheetahs Run So Fast? Lesson 143 01.09.2026 29min

  How did God engineer cheetahs for super speed? Discover how a cheetah’s bendy backbone, super boost muscles, balancing tail, and cleat-like feet help it snag its next meal on the savannah. And learn how we are called to run life’s race well—not with super speed, but with enduring faithfulness.Here’s our trail map:Can Cheetahs Roar?Why Do Cheetahs Have Spots?How Do Cheetahs Run So Fast?How Can We Run Life’s Race Well?Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/can-cheetahs-roar/Related Lessons to listen to next:How Sharp Are a Lion's Teeth? Lesson 103: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/adaddfb6-0ec4-47f7-a0dc-61ef560784c7/Can Mountain Lions Roar? Episode 22: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/efdc4ae6-27ef-46c9-8e52-df40d580c847/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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:Apologia’s Zoology 3 Land Animals Course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-3-course-set/Explore all of Apologia’s Zoology courses: https://www.apologia.com/subject/science/zoologyDiscover Apologia’s Christ-centered and award-winning curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/Try CTCMath FREE and get half off: https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=NPTNat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Cheetah Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/can-cheetahs-roar/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.” Hebrews 12:1 (NLT)“All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step. 1 Corinthians 9:25-26 (NLT)“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 (NLT) Terms Learned in This Episode:Panthera: A genus or category of wild cats that roar including tigers, lions, panthers, leopards, and snow leopards. Acinonyx: A genus or category of cats including only cheetahs. Felinae: The cat subfamily that includes many small wild cats, domestic cats, and a few larger cats like cheetahs and cougars.Malar stripes: Dark tear-like markings on a cheetah’s face that run from the eyes to the mouth and may help reduce sun glare while hunting.Fast-twitch Muscle Fibers: Muscle cells designed for rapid, explosive, and powerful bursts of energy.Cheetah vocalization credit: Smirnova D, Volodin I, Demina T, Volodina E, CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsThis podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
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  What Is the Aurora Borealis? Lesson 142 25.08.2026 26min

  Have you ever seen bright colors dancing across the night sky? What causes auroras, or the “Northern Lights”? Discover how God’s brilliant design of Earth’s atmosphere protects us from solar wind while creating a dazzling light show for us to marvel at.Here’s our trail map:What Is Solar Wind?How Does Solar Wind Make the Auroras?Why Are Auroras Different Colors?How Can God Bring Beauty From Life’s Storms?Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/what-is-the-aurora-borealis/Related Lessons to listen to next:How Hot Is the Sun? Lesson 112: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a8b48d2c-aa2c-46d9-a224-3c34a07fc1ff/What Is Earth's Atmosphere For? https://player.captivate.fm/episode/be61b270-5a47-4fd0-ae15-d140867738aa/What Is Light? Lesson 109: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4eb19e42-31c5-4143-8e42-a5a0eb63daed/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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 FREE and get half off: https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=NPTBig Book of Earth & Sky (with chart): https://www.masterbooks.com/big-book-of-earth-sky-panelGod's Design for Heaven & Earth Set: https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-for-heaven-earth-set-mb-editionAstronomy books from a Biblical worldview: https://www.masterbooks.com/apologetics/astronomyBooks, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberExplore Bible-based nature study with Nat Theo curriculum: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Aurora Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/what-is-the-aurora-borealis/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Psalm 19:1 (NIV)“The Lord is good, giving protection in times of trouble. He knows who trusts in him.” Nahum 1:7 (NCV)“The men were amazed and said, ‘What kind of man is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!’” Matthew 8:27 (NCV)“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)“We have small troubles for a while now, but they are helping us gain an eternal glory that is much greater than the troubles.” 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Solar Wind: A steady stream of tiny charged particles flowing out from the sun into space.Particle: A tiny piece of matter.Coronal Mass Ejection (CME): A huge burst of gas and charged particles that blasts away from the sun into space.Magnetosphere: The region around Earth where Earth’s magnetic field reaches into space and helps protect our planet.Auroras: Colorful lights that glow in the sky near Earth’s poles.Aurora Borealis: Auroras that happen near the north pole and can be seen from areas in the northern hemisphere.Aurora Australis: Auroras that happen near the south pole and can be seen from areas in the southern hemisphere.Aurora Ribboning: When an aurora forms long, wavy bands of light that look like glowing ribbons or curtains in the sky.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
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  What’s It Like to Be Stuck in Space? Astronaut Wilmore Answers Space Questions From Kids 19.08.2026 45min

  What would you do if you left Earth expecting to be gone for 8 days… and didn’t come home for 9½ months? Today on Nat Theo, astronaut Captain Wilmore tells us what happened when five thrusters failed as his spacecraft approached the International Space Station—and how his faith gave him peace and contentment when the mission changed completely. Captain Wilmore also answers space travel questions from kids on this very special episode!Episode Links:Captain Wilmore’s website: https://www.butchwilmore.com/Stuck in Space book: https://www.butchwilmore.com/stuck-in-space-bookSponsor Link:Enjoy half off CTCMath!: https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=NPTExplore Our Bible & Nature Curriculum and Resources: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubEryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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.
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  Why Do Stars Twinkle? Lesson 141 18.08.2026 32min

  Have you ever looked up at a stunning night sky and wondered, “What is a star?” Discover what stars are made of, how big they are, what happens when a star explodes, and how God created stars to help humans and creatures on Earth.Here’s our trail map:Why Do Stars Twinkle?What Is a Black Hole?What Are Star Constellations? How Can We Find Our Way Through God’s Word?Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-stars-twinkle/Related Lessons to listen to next:How Hot Is the Sun? Lesson 112: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a8b48d2c-aa2c-46d9-a224-3c34a07fc1ff/Why Does the Moon Change Shape? Lesson 139: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c94554ef-f476-4802-b897-6bebe66eceeb/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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:Big Book of Earth & Sky (with chart): https://www.masterbooks.com/big-book-of-earth-sky-panelGod's Design for Heaven & Earth Set: https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-for-heaven-earth-set-mb-editionAstronomy books from a Biblical worldview: https://www.masterbooks.com/apologetics/astronomyBooks, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/Homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably with the Homeschool Made Simple podcast: homeschoolmadesimple.net“Nature Study Made Simple” with Eryn Lynum on the Homeschool Made Simple podcast: https://homeschoolmadesimple.net/nature-study-made-simple-episode-252/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Star Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-stars-twinkle/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“The sky was made at the Lord’s command. By the breath from his mouth, he made all the stars.” Psalm 33:6 (NCV)“He counts the stars and names each one.” Psalm 147:4 (NCV)“Lord, your word is everlasting; it continues forever in heaven.” Psalm 119:89 (NCV)“When you look up at the sky, you see the sun, moon, and stars, and everything in the sky. But don’t bow down and worship them, because the Lord your God has made these things for all people everywhere.” Deuteronomy 4:19 (NCV)“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” Joshua 1:8 (NLT)“Your word is like a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 (NCV)“The Lord says, ‘I will make you wise and show you where to go. I will guide you and watch over you.’” Psalm 32:8 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Star: ​​A huge, glowing ball of hot gas in space that gives off its own light and heat.Light-year: The distance light travels in one year.Black Hole: A place in space where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape—not even light. Black holes can be caused by exploding stars.Constellation: An official area of the night sky. Astronomers have divided the sky into 88 official constellations.Asterism: A familiar star shape or pattern that people notice in the sky, but it is not always an official constellation.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
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  What Is a Shooting Star? Lesson 140 11.08.2026 28min

  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! Download it here: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/what-is-a-shooting-star/Related Lessons to listen to next:How Hot Is the Sun? Lesson 112: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a8b48d2c-aa2c-46d9-a224-3c34a07fc1ff/Why Does the Moon Change Shape? Lesson 139: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c94554ef-f476-4802-b897-6bebe66eceeb/What Is Earth's Atmosphere For?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/be61b270-5a47-4fd0-ae15-d140867738aa/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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:Exploring Creation with Astronomy: https://www.apologia.com/shop/astronomy-course-setSave 25% during Apologia’s sitewide summer sale through August 31, 2026: https://www.apologia.com/Homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably with the Homeschool Made Simple podcast: homeschoolmadesimple.net“Nature Study Made Simple” with Eryn Lynum on the Homeschool Made Simple podcast: https://homeschoolmadesimple.net/nature-study-made-simple-episode-252/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubThis lesson’s Activity Guide is free for everyone! Download it here: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/what-is-a-shooting-star/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“By wisdom the Lord founded the earth;by understanding he created the heavens.” Proverbs 3:19 (NLT)“God is honored for what he keeps secret.Kings are honored for what they can discover.” Proverbs 25:2 (NCV)“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Comet: A natural object in space made from rock, dust, and ice.Aphelion: The point in an object’s orbit when it is farthest from the Sun.Perihelion: The point in an object’s orbit when it is closest to the Sun.Sublimation: When a solid changes straight into a gas without becoming a liquid first.Coma: A bright cloud of dust and gas surrounding and trailing after a comet’s center.Earth’s Atmosphere: The layer of gasses that protects Earth from the sun’s harsh rays and from debris in space.Sporadic Meteor: A random meteor that does not belong to a known meteor shower.Meteor Shower: When many meteors appear in the sky around the same time as Earth travels through a comet’s dusty path.Meteorite: A piece of space rock or metal that survives the trip through Earth’s atmosphere and lands on the ground.Ablate: To wear away or burn away from the surface.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
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  Did You Know There's a Bible on the Moon? With Levi Lusko 05.08.2026 32min

  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-moonLast Supper on the Moon (for adults): https://levilusko.com/the-last-supper-on-the-moonLevi Lusko’s website: https://levilusko.com/Episode Links:God’s Design for Heaven & Earth: https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-for-heaven-earth-set-mb-editionWonders of creation: Design in a Fallen World: https://www.masterbooks.com/wonders-of-creationExplore Christ-centered books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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.
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  Why Does the Moon Change Shape? Lesson 139 04.08.2026 31min

  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: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a8b48d2c-aa2c-46d9-a224-3c34a07fc1ff/What Is Earth's Atmosphere For?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/be61b270-5a47-4fd0-ae15-d140867738aa/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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:Exploring Creation with Astronomy: https://www.apologia.com/shop/astronomy-course-setSave 25% during Apologia’s sitewide summer sale through August 31, 2026: https://www.apologia.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Moon Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-does-the-moon-change-shape/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“So God made the two large lights. He made the brighter light to rule the day and made the smaller light to rule the night. He also made the stars.” Genesis 1:16 (NCV)“God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5 (NCV)“You should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (NCV)“Then God said, ‘Let there be lights in the sky to separate day from night. These lights will be used for signs, seasons, days, and years.’” Genesis 1:14 (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)“But I trust in you, Lord;I say, ‘You are my God.’My times are in your hands…” Psalm 31:14-15a (NIV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Satellite: An object that moves in a curved path around a larger object in space.Artificial Satellite: A machine people build and send into space to travel around Earth or another object.Natural Satellite: An object in space that travels around a larger object and was not made by people.Orbit: The path one object takes as it moves around another object in space.Moon Phases: The changing shapes of the moon as seen from Earth.Gravity: An invisible pull between things that have mass.Ocean Tides: The regular rise and fall of ocean water on the shores each day.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
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  How Strong Is a Hippo’s Bite? Lesson 138 28.07.2026 28min

  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/Related Lessons to listen to next:Why Do Elephants Squeak? Lesson 80: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/880f710e-9de5-4d1b-a7fe-87f2d0b493e2/Charging Rhinos and Playful Wombats - Nature Filmmaking With Dr. Gordon Wilson: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bcce1aa1-3346-451f-845f-ee734e0ad4df/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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:Marvels of Creation Book Set by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-3-book-packDinosaur Books by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/apologetics/dinosaursExplore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberExplore Our Bible & Nature Curriculum and Resources: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Hippo Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/can-hippos-swim/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“The wise are patient;they will be honored if they ignore insults.” Proverbs 19:11 (NCV)“Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.” 1 Peter 3:9 (NLT)“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other… Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.” Romans 12:9-10, 14 (NLT)Terms Learned in This Episode:Territorial: When an animal protects the place where it lives, rests, eats, or raises its babies.Hippo Gaping: When two male hippos stand face to face with mouths opened wide in preparation to battle.Blood Sweat: Red, oily liquid that comes out of a hippo’s skin to protect it.Pachyderm: An old word for a “thick-skinned” animal.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
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  How Do Fish Poop? Answering Nature Questions From Kids 23.07.2026 16min

  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 with CTCMath’s effective and flexible curriculum. Enjoy half off CTCMath: https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=NPTJoin the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubEryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/WonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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/0764219782Lessons mentioned in this episode:Can Bees Dance? With Beekeeper Jenny - Episode 35: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/98aedf4a-bc84-4346-9278-cb70a9cf238f/What Can We Learn From A Whale’s Earwax?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2b66a76f-e37d-4a46-8393-04082dce78d3/This podcast contains paid sponsor ads.
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  Why Is a Peacock Dressed So Fancy? Lesson 137 21.07.2026 25min

  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://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-is-a-peacock-so-fancy/Related Lessons to listen to next:Can a Mantis Shrimp Really Punch Through Glass? Lesson 87: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/24b18ca5-51d6-4f72-80f1-ec2ea2b1f27d/How Fast Is a Peregrine Falcon? Lesson 132: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/17a0dbe5-7f64-44e6-8017-fae682ab0090/Do Ostriches Bury Their Heads in the Sand? Lesson 115: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5eaf8961-e99d-4591-a73e-dd7729bc2e90/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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/0764219782Save 25% During Apologia’s Summer Sale Through August 2026Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day Course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-1-course-set/Episode Links:Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Peacock Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-is-a-peacock-so-fancy/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek:that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.” Psalm 27:4 (NIV)“Sing a new song to the Lord! Let the whole earth sing to the Lord!Sing to the Lord; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves.Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods.The gods of other nations are mere idols, but the Lord made the heavens!Honor and majesty surround him; strength and beauty fill his sanctuary.” Psalm 96:1-6 (NLT) Terms Learned in This Episode:Peacock: A male peafowl.Galliformes: An order or category of mostly ground-dwelling birds often called landfowl that includes chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, grouse, and peafowl.Peahen: A female peafowl.Peachick: A baby peafowl.Train Rattling: When a peacock raises, fans out, and shakes his feathers to get a female peahen’s attention.Iridescence: When something seems to change colors or shimmer as light hits it from different angles and refracts.Structural Color: Color caused by tiny 3D structures that change how light bounces back to our eyes.Ocelli Feathers: Eye spot feathers on a male peafowl (peacock).Extravagant Beauty: Beauty that seems to go beyond what is simply needed or practical.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
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  Can a Honey Badger Eat a Venomous Cobra? Lesson 136 14.07.2026 29min

  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.com/can-a-honey-badger-eat-a-venomous-cobra/Related Lessons to listen to next:Can Bees Dance? With Beekeeper Jenny - Episode 35: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/98aedf4a-bc84-4346-9278-cb70a9cf238f/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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/0764219782Some of our favorite books by Master Books:Wonders of Creation: https://www.masterbooks.com/wonders-of-creationMarvels of Creation 3-book set: https://www.masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-3-book-packDinosaurs by Design: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-by-designDinosaurs for Kids: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-for-kids-hardback-singleDinosaurs of Eden: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-of-eden-revised-hardback-singleEpisode Links:Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Honey Badger Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/can-a-honey-badger-eat-a-venomous-cobra/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“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)“When I am afraid,I will trust you.I praise God for his word.I trust God, so I am not afraid.What can human beings do to me?” Psalm 56:3-4 (NCV)“God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Mustelidae: The family of mostly carnivorous (meat-eating) mammals that includes otters, weasels, ferrets, badgers, and wolverines.Mellivora: A genus (small category) containing only honey badgers.Honeyguides: A family (category) of birds that can lead people to beehives and then eats the wax, bee larvae, or insects left behind. Also called indicator birds.Honey Hunters: People who search for wild beehives to collect honey.Honeyguide and human honey hunters information: https://www.nathab.com/blog/cooperation-birds-badgers-bees-and-usThis podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
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  Do Scorpions Glow in the Dark? Lesson 135 07.07.2026 26min

  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: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6a1b9f05-b8b0-467b-857b-75fa43e1a7f8/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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:Get half off CTCMath!: https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=NPTExplore all of Apologia’s award-winning curriculum and courses: https://www.apologia.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Scorpion Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/do-scorpions-glow-in-the-dark/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Do not forget that he led you through the great and terrifying wilderness with its poisonous snakes and scorpions, where it was so hot and dry. He gave you water from the rock!” Deuteronomy 8:15 (NLT)“The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life.The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.” Psalm 121:7-8 (NLT)“‘Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?’The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 (NIV)“...He destroyed death, and through the Good News he showed us the way to have life that cannot be destroyed.” 2 Timothy 1:10b (NCV)“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and if you believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you will be saved. We believe with our hearts, and so we are made right with God. And we declare with our mouths that we believe, and so we are saved.” Romans 10:9-10 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Arachnid: A type of animal with eight legs, a body with two main parts, and no antennae or wings. Spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites are all arachnids.Molt: To shed an old outer covering, such as fur or an exoskeleton.Biofluorescence: When a creature soaks up light we cannot see well and gives it back out as a glowing color we can see.Metasoma: The long, bendy part of a scorpion’s abdomen that looks like a tail.Telson: The end part of a scorpion’s tail-like metasoma that contains the venom bulb and sharp stinger.Neurotoxins: Toxins (naturally occurring poison) that attack and disrupt the nervous system. Pedipalps: The scorpion’s large front claws used for grabbing prey, sensing its surroundings, and defending itself.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
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  How Does a Frog Ribbit? Lesson 134 30.06.2026 27min

  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://player.captivate.fm/episode/e80566db-d48a-48f1-a0ab-2be21ac6d9d2/Why Are Dart Frogs Poisonous? Episode 37: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3ba7565f-379e-4a12-9c58-ad94a62b4ec0/Why Do Axolotls Never Grow Up? Lesson 106: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/72d70dc4-7555-4eab-962f-e1adf4659c10/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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 all of Apologia’s award-winning curriculum and courses: https://www.apologia.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Frog Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-long-is-a-frogs-tongue/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures 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)“Shout to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with joy; come before him with singing.” Psalm 100:1-2 (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)“Praise the Lord from the earth, you large sea animals and all the oceans,lightning and hail, snow and mist, and stormy winds that obey him,mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,wild animals and all cattle, crawling animals and birds,kings of the earth and all nations, princes and all rulers of the earth,young men and women, old people and children.Praise the Lord, because he alone is great. He is more wonderful than heaven and earth.” Psalm 148:7-13 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Saltation: Moving by jumps or hops instead of walking.Catapult: A machine that stores energy and then releases it all at once to fling something through the air.Tendon: Strong, stretchy cords made from collagen that connect muscles to bones.Viscosity: Describes how thick or runny a liquid is.Buccal Cavity: The space inside a frog’s mouth and throat where air can move in and out.Vocal Sacs: Stretchy pouches of skin that some frogs use to make their calls louder.Frog recording credits: Pacific treefrog “ribbit” recordings: https://californiaherps.com/Spring peepers recording: JohnDziak, CC0, via Wikimedia CommonsWood frogs: Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsBanded bullfrog: Inspector, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsGrey treefrog: llap, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsThis podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
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  Why Do Stick Bugs Look Like Sticks? Answering Nature Questions From Kids 25.06.2026 17min

  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/clubEryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/WonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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/0764219782Lessons mentioned in this episode:How Do Fish Breathe Underwater? The Curious Ways Creatures Breathe - Lesson 68: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0fc09da4-deab-42ce-9e57-2a2d5e9a2d8c/Can Jellyfish Live Forever? Lesson 47: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4452712b-f969-4ca8-af44-943c63281ce4/Are Owls Wise? Lesson 25: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6e4ef493-60d2-4acc-9fe9-252b9b55ee53/This podcast contains paid sponsor ads.
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  Why Does a Fly Rub Its Hands Together? Lesson 133 23.06.2026 26min

  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 Lessons to listen to next:Why Did God Make Mosquitoes? Lesson 129: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f5ee174c-95fa-42ea-a703-f47dcf3ffffd/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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 save half off: https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=NPTNat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Housefly Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-flies-rub-their-hands-together/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“But if we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins, because we can trust God to do what is right. He will cleanse us from all the wrongs we have done.” 1 John 1:9 (NCV)“You are already clean because of the words I have spoken to you.” John 15:3 (NCV)“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (ESV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Spontaneous Generation: A past idea in science that living things appeared from nonliving things.Maggot: The larvae or baby stage of a fly.Diptera: The order (category) of true flies including house flies, horse flies, fruit flies, gnats, crane flies, and mosquitoes. Characterized by one set of two wings.Haltere: A tiny knob-shaped organ behind a fly’s wings that helps it balance in flight.Campaniform Sensilla: Tiny sensors in a fly’s haltere that can feel bending or pressure and send flight information to the fly’s nervous system.Pulvilli: Two fatty pads on a fly’s foot that are covered in tiny hairs (setae) that make a sticky glue-like substance.Chemoreceptors: Tiny sensors on some insect’s feet that help them detect chemicals such as smell and taste.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
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  How Fast Is a Peregrine Falcon? Lesson 132 16.06.2026 29min

  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 to listen to next:How Do Birds Fly? Episode 20: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d39eec7d-4aca-4cba-b088-539424884c99/Other episodes about specific birds: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/bird-podcast-for-kids/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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 Peregrine Falcon Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-fast-is-a-peregrine-falcon/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“It was by faith Abraham obeyed God’s call to go to another place God promised to give him. He left his own country, not knowing where he was to go. It was by faith that he lived like a foreigner in the country God promised to give him. He lived in tents with Isaac and Jacob, who had received that same promise from God. Abraham was waiting for the city that has real foundations—the city planned and built by God.” Hebrews 11:8-10 (NCV)“...they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.” Hebrews 11:13b (NKJV)“They were waiting for a better country—a heavenly country. So God is not ashamed to be called their God, because he has prepared a city for them.” Hebrews 11:16 (NCV)“We know that our body—the tent we live in here on earth—will be destroyed. But when that happens, God will have a house for us. It will not be a house made by human hands; instead, it will be a home in heaven that will last forever… So we always have courage. We know that while we live in this body, we are away from the Lord. We live by what we believe, not by what we can see. So I say that we have courage. We really want to be away from this body and be at home with the Lord. Our only goal is to please God whether we live here or there” 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-9 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Falcon: A group of 39 (some say 35-40) bird species in the Falco genus characterized by pointed wings, swift flight, predatory hunting, diurnal behavior, and a tomial tooth.Tomial Tooth: A small sharp notch on a falcon’s beak that helps it quickly kill prey by biting into the neck.Keel Bone: the large ridge of bone down the center of a bird’s breastbone where powerful flight muscles attach.Pectoralis Major Muscle: a large chest muscle that pulls a bird’s wings downward during flight.Supracoracoideus Muscle: A muscle beneath the pectoralis major muscle, responsible for the upward pull of the wing.Nasal Tubercle: A small cone-shaped bump inside a falcon’s nostril that helps control rushing air when the falcon dives at very high speeds.Nictitating Membrane: A bird’s “third eyelid” that slides across the eye to keep it clean and wet.Pilgrim: Someone who travels far to find a new home or to follow God in an important way.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
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  Why Do Salmon Swim Upstream? Lesson 131 09.06.2026 27min

  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/Related Lessons to listen to next:How Do Fish Breathe Underwater? The Curious Ways Creatures Breathe - Lesson 68: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0fc09da4-deab-42ce-9e57-2a2d5e9a2d8c/How Does God Water All the Plants and Animals? Lesson 110: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/01e9495f-489d-46cf-9c58-e0be1b6084f3/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe 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://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Salmon Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-salmon-swim-upstream/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“So God created the large sea animals and every living thing that moves in the sea. The sea is filled with these living things, with each one producing more of its own kind. He also made every bird that flies, and each bird produced more of its own kind. God saw that this was good. God blessed them and said, ‘Have many young ones so that you may grow in number. Fill the water of the seas, and let the birds grow in number on the earth.’” Genesis 1:21-22 (NCV)“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NIV)“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The first heaven and the first earth had disappeared, and there was no sea anymore…. And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, ‘Now God’s presence is with people, and he will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them and will be their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death, sadness, crying, or pain, because all the old ways are gone.’The One who was sitting on the throne said, ‘Look! I am making everything new!...’” Revelation 21: 1,3-5a (NCV)“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and if you believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you will be saved. We believe with our hearts, and so we are made right with God. And we declare with our mouths that we believe, and so we are saved.” Romans 10:9-10 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Anadromous: An animal that is born in fresh water, lives most of its life in the ocean, and then returns to fresh water to have babies.Osmoregulation: The process of an animal’s body balancing water and salt so it stays healthy.Ionocytes: Special cells in a salmon’s gills that help control salt balance.Smoltification: The set of changes that helps a young salmon get ready to leave fresh water and live in salt water.Redd: A nest that a female salmon makes in the gravel at the bottom of a stream or river.Homing Instinct: A natural ability in some animals to return to an important place, like its home or nesting area, even after traveling far away.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.
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  How Many Worms Can a Star-nosed Mole Eat? Lesson 130 02.06.2026 28min

  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 to next:How Do Prairie Dogs Use A Secret Language? Episode 41: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/aafc491f-9872-4bf1-acc2-43a9701f44af/Eryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wonder-Leads-Adventure-Wonderful/dp/1645076210Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Marvel-Devotions-Exploring-Creation/dp/0800748506The 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 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 Mole Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-moles-dig-tunnels/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Then Jesus said to them, ‘Be careful and guard against all kinds of greed. Life is not measured by how much one owns.’Then Jesus told this story: ‘There was a rich man who had some land, which grew a good crop. He thought to himself, “What will I do? I have no place to keep all my crops.” Then he said, “This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and other goods. Then I can say to myself, ‘I have enough good things stored to last for many years. Rest, eat, drink, and enjoy life!’”‘But God said to him, “Foolish man! Tonight your life will be taken from you. So who will get those things you have prepared for yourself?”’‘This is how it will be for those who store up things for themselves and are not rich toward God.’” Luke 12:15-21 (NCV)“Jesus said to his followers, ‘So I tell you, don’t worry about the food you need to live, or about the clothes you need for your body. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothes. Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest, they don’t have storerooms or barns, but God feeds them. And you are worth much more than birds.’” Luke 12:22-24 (NCV)“Don’t store treasures for yourselves here on earth where moths and rust will destroy them and thieves can break in and steal them. But store your treasures in heaven where they cannot be destroyed by moths or rust and where thieves cannot break in and steal them. Your heart will be where your treasure is.” Matthew 6:19-21 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Mammal: A group of animals that have hair or fur, are warm-blooded, have a backbone, (most) have live births, and feed their babies with milk from their bodies.Eulipotyphla: An order or smaller category of mammals including moles, shrews, and hedgehogs.Eimer’s Organs: Tiny touch sensors (sensory receptors) that help a mole know what is around it.Fossorial: Animals that are designed for digging and living underground.Insectivores: Animals that mostly eat insects, spiders, worms, and other small invertebrates.Larder: A place where an animal stores food so it can eat it later.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.