Have you ever seen a coyote ice skating? Hear stories of real life coyote encounters and discover how God designed these amazing wild dogs to live in many habitats and raise their young (spoiler alert…they regurgitate their food like birds feeding their chicks). And answer the question: Are egg-snatching coyotes good or bad?Here’s our trail map:Can Coyotes Ice Skate?How do Coyotes Raise Their Pups?Are Coyotes Good or Bad?How Can We Know What Is Good or Bad?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:Order Wonders of Creation: Design in a Fallen World: https://www.masterbooks.com/wonders-of-creationGrow together in faith, wonder, and wisdom with Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/Try CTCMath for free at: https://ctcmath.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Coyote Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/coyote-facts/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Then God said, ‘Let the earth be filled with animals, each producing more of its own kind. Let there be tame animals and small crawling animals and wild animals, and let each produce more of its kind.’ And it happened.So God made the wild animals, the tame animals, and all the small crawling animals to produce more of their own kind. God saw that this was good.” Genesis 1:24-25 (NCV)“The Lord has told you, human, what is good; he has told you what he wants from you:to do what is right to other people, love being kind to others, and live humbly, obeying your God.” Micah 6:8 (NCV)“Lord, tell me your ways. Show me how to live.Guide me in your truth, and teach me, my God, my Savior. I trust you all day long.” Psalm 25:4-5 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Canidae: The dog family including wolves, jackals, foxes, coyote, and domestic (pet or working) dogs.Monogamous: When an animal has only one mate (partner) at...
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Why Do Capybara Eat Their Poop? Lesson 99
Discover God’s amazing design in the world’s largest rodent—the capybara! Meet this calm, expert swimmer with chisel-sharp teeth and learn how it points us to keep returning to the goodness of God’s Word again and again.Here’s our trail map:Why Do Capybara Destroy Everything In Sight?Do Capybara Know How to Swim?Why Do Capybara Eat Their Poop?How Can We Get More and More Goodness From God’s Word?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 15% off your entire order* with the code “nattheo” at https://generations.org/Discover God’s designs in nature with the God Made… series: https://store.generations.org/products/god-made-science-bundleTry CTCMath for free at: https://ctcmath.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Capybara Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/capybara-facts/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“The word of God is alive and active…” Hebrews 4:12a (NIV)“They love the Lord’s teachings, and they think about those teachings day and night.” Psalm 1:2 (NCV)“Rain and snow fall from the sky and don’t return without watering the ground.They cause the plants to sprout and grow, making seeds for the farmer and bread for the people.The same thing is true of the words I speak. They will not return to me empty.They make the things happen that I want to happen, and they succeed in doing what I send them to do.” Isaiah 55:10-11 (NCV)“When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight…” Jeremiah 15:16a (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Rodent: A type of mammal that has special teeth designed for gnawing. Their front incisor teeth keep growing and they must chew on things to keep them short and usable.Rodent Incisors: Special strong, sharp front teeth that never stop growing.Reserve Crown: The hidden part of a rodent’s front tooth...
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Do Cuttlefish Have a Jetpack? Lesson 98
Is a cuttlefish a cuddly fish? Meet a color-changing, quick-escaping cephalopod with a built-in jetpack. Discover how God designed the cuttlefish to survive in the ocean and what it teaches us about running from the dangers of sin and temptation.Here’s our trail map:Is a Cuttlefish a Fish?Is a Cuttlefish Cuddly?Do Cuttlefish Have a Jetpack?How Can We Make a Quick Getaway From Danger?Eryn's 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:Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day Course by Apologia: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-course-set/Explore Apologia’s courses and curriculum: 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 Cuttlefish Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/cuttlefish-facts/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“But run away from the evil desires of youth. Try hard to live right and to have faith, love, and peace, together with those who trust in the Lord from pure hearts.” 2 Timothy 2:22 (NCV)“But you can trust God, who will not permit you to be tempted more than you can stand. But when you are tempted, he will also give you a way to escape so that you will be able to stand it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13b (NCV)“So give yourselves completely to God. Stand against the devil, and the devil will run from you.” James 4:7 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Mollusk: A phylum (category) of animals that have soft bodies. Some have shells for protection. Some crawl on one big foot (like snails), some have two shells that open and shut (like clams), and some swim using arms and jets (like squids and octopuses).Cephalopod: A class (smaller category than phylum) of mollusks including octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and nautilus.Calcium Carbonate: A mineral or material from nature found in things like animal shells, egg shells, chalk, and limestone.Cuttlebone: The internal shell of a cuttlefishMantle: A special organ in a mollusk that creates a shell.Hyponome: Siphon organ on cephalopods used for many purposes including jet...
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How Can Wildflowers Inspire Our Art? With Ruth Chou Simons
How can wildflowers inspire your art? Award-winning author and artist Ruth Chou Simons shares how God’s wildflowers inspire her work and art even in difficult seasons. Episode Links:Order The Way of the Wildflower: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Wildflower-Meditations-Unburden-Anxious/dp/1400244412Ruth Chou Simons Website: https://ruthchousimons.com/Save 15% on your entire Generations Ministries order* using the code: nattheo at: https://generations.org/Generations God Made… Science Bundle: https://store.generations.org/products/god-made-science-bundleGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Wildflower Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/wildflower-pollination/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askEryn'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.
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How Does God Clothe Wildflowers? With Ruth Chou Simons - Lesson 97
What does it mean that God clothes the wildflowers? Discover the fuzzy sweaters, waxy coats, purposeful colors, and variety of perfumes God clothed wildflowers in so they can fulfill his plans and purposes. Joining us today is Ruth Chou Simons as we learn how wildflowers remind us to not be afraid, but trust God for all we need.Here’s our trail map:Why Did God Make Wildflowers?How Does God Clothe Wildflowers?How Does God Paint Wildflowers?What Is a Wildflower’s Perfume?How Do Wildflowers Remind Us to Not Be Afraid?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:Order The Way of the Wildflower: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Wildflower-Meditations-Unburden-Anxious/dp/1400244412Ruth Chou Simons Website: https://ruthchousimons.com/Save 15% on your entire Generations Ministries order* using the code: nattheo at: https://generations.org/Generations God Made… Science Bundle: https://store.generations.org/products/god-made-science-bundleTry CTCMath for free for one week: https://ctcmath.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Wildflower Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/wildflower-pollination/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Brothers and sisters, think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.” Philippians 4:8 (NCV)“Then God said, ‘Let the earth produce plants—some to make grain for seeds and others to make fruits with seeds in them. Every seed will produce more of its own kind of plant.’ And it happened.” Genesis 1:11 (NCV)“Consider how the lilies grow; they don’t work or make clothes for themselves. But I tell you that even Solomon with his riches was not dressed as beautifully as one of these flowers.” Luke 12:27 (NCV)“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the...
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Join Master Naturalist, Bible teacher and author Eryn Lynum as we explore God's wild and wonderful world!
What can a bird's migration teach us about God's guidance in our life? How can counting tree rings help us understand our life story? How can a milkweed plant help us cut off toxic thoughts and think about everything lovely and true?
God's wild and wonderful world is full of amazing life lessons. As we get outside and adventure through creation, we'll discover how deep and wide the Father's love is for us!
Each episode of The Nat Theo Nature Lessons podcast teaches God's truth through visuals in nature. Nat = Natural, Theo = Theology. Where kids dive into the study of Natural Theology—discovering God through nature!
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