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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Why Do Beavers Have Orange Teeth? Lesson 96
Why do beavers work so hard building dams and lodges? Discover how God designed beavers just right for the tasks at hand, and what these natural engineers can teach us about our work.Here’s our trail map:What Makes a Beaver’s Fur, Tail, and Teeth Special?Why and How Do Beavers Build Dams?Why Is a Beaver’s Work Important?How Does God Help Us Do Good Work?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 25% on The Origin Series by The Science Dilemma: https://sciencedilemma.samcart.com/referral/JOMTEcvo/o7DCTN842btBrX9hListen to The Science Dilemma Podcast: https://www.thesciencedilemma.com/podcastExplore Apologia’s award-winning curriculum and courses: https://www.apologia.com/Marine Biology Trips by Evidence 4 Faith: https://evidence4faith.org/marine-biology/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Beaver Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/beaver-dams-for-kids/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)“In all the work you are doing, work the best you can. Work as if you were doing it for the Lord, not for people.” Colossians 3:23 (NCV)“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us;establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.” Psalm 90:17 (NIV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Rodent: A category of mammals that have special teeth designed for gnawing. Their front incisor teeth keep growing and they must chew on things to keep them short and usable.Semi-aquatic: An animal that lives partly on land and partly in water.“Beaver Wool”: A beaver’s underfur. The soft, fluffy layer of fur close to its skin.Guard Hairs: Long, stiff hairs on the outside of a beaver’s fur that...
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Does God Make Thunderstorms? Lesson 95
Thunderstorms can be both frightening and beautiful. Today we explore God’s designs in the atmosphere and weather systems, and discover God’s power and protection in storms.Here’s our trail map:What Is the Atmosphere?What Makes a Thunderstorm?How Does Lightning Work?Does God Control Storms?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% 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-bundleSave 25% on The Origin Series by The Science Dilemma: https://sciencedilemma.samcart.com/referral/JOMTEcvo/o7DCTN842btBrX9hListen to The Science Dilemma Podcast: https://www.thesciencedilemma.com/podcastNat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Thunderstorm Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/gods-power-over-stormsAsk your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askAnswers in Genesis Quote: https://answersingenesis.org/geology/catastrophism/a-dark-and-stormy-worldScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Then God said, ‘Let there be something to divide the water in two.’ So God made the air and placed some of the water above the air and some below it. God named the air ‘sky.’ Evening passed, and morning came. This was the second day.” Genesis 1:6-8 (NCV)“He fills his hands with lightning and commands it to strike its mark.” Job 36:32 (NCV)“That evening, Jesus said to his followers, ‘Let’s go across the lake.’ Leaving the crowd behind, they took him in the boat just as he was. There were also other boats with them. A very strong wind came up on the lake. The waves came over the sides and into the boat so that it was already full of water. Jesus was at the back of the boat, sleeping with his head on a cushion. His followers woke him and said, ‘Teacher, don’t you...
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Is a Giant Panda Really a Bear? Lesson 94
Is a Giant Panda actually a bear? Discover the amazing ways God designed the Giant Panda to live, thrive, and munch on an amazing amount of bamboo each day!Here’s our trail map:Is a Panda Really a Bear?Do Pandas Only Eat Bamboo?Why Are Panda Babies So Tiny and Pink?How Can We Practice Depending on 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 for one week: https://ctcmath.com/Save 25% on The Origin Series by The Science Dilemma: https://sciencedilemma.samcart.com/referral/JOMTEcvo/o7DCTN842btBrX9hListen to The Science Dilemma Podcast: https://www.thesciencedilemma.com/podcastNat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Panda Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/are-pandas-really-bears/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.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)“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)“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)Terms Learned in This Episode:Ursidae: The bear family including the giant panda, sun bear, sloth bear, spectacled bear, American black bear, Asiatic black bear, brown bear (including grizzly and Kodiak), cave bear, and the polar bear.Sesamoid: A long piece of wrist bone that creates a false thumb, like a sixth finger, in a panda’s paw that they use for grasping and holding.DNA: The code inside the tiny cells that build all living things in nature.Bamboo: A type of very tall,
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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