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,
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Is a Snail Born With a Shell? Lesson 93
Have you ever wondered how snails have babies, if they're born with shells, or why snails are so slimy? Discover God’s amazing designs in these little creatures that are probably crawling around your yard right now!Here’s our trail map:What Is a Snail?Is a Snail Born With a Shell?Why Do Snails Make Slime?How Does God Help Us Have a Shield of Protection?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 of Life Series by The Science Dilemma. Use code NAT25: https://sciencedilemma.mysamcart.com/nat-theo/Try CTCMath for free for one week: https://ctcmath.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 Snail Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/are-snails-born-with-shells/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“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 1:25 (NCV)“So God created human beings in his image. In the image of God he created them. He created them male and female.” Genesis 1:27 (NCV)“But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.” Psalm 3:3 (NLT)“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)“Do not be shaped by this world; instead be changed within by a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to decide what God wants for you; you will know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect.” Romans 12:2 (NCV)“I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless…” Psalm 101:3 (ESV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Invertebrate: A group of animals that don’t have a backbone.Mantle: A special organ God designed many creatures with that is sometimes used to create a shell.Calcium Carbonate: A mineral or material from nature found in things like animal shells, egg shells, chalk, and limestone.Hermaphrodite: A creature with both female and male parts in its...
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How Are Alligators and Crocodiles Different? Lesson 92
What makes alligators and crocodiles different—and what can their powerful jaws teach us about our words? Join us as we explore God’s design in these amazing creatures and uncover a surprising connection between reptiles, the food chain, and the Bible.Here’s our trail map:How Are Alligators and Crocodiles Different?How Do Alligators and Crocodiles Swallow Their Prey?How Do Alligators and Crocodiles Care for Their Babies?How Do Our Mouths Bring Death or Life?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 Apologia’s award-winning curriculum and courses: https://www.apologia.com/Try 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 Alligator Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/alligators-vs-crocodiles/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 (NIV)“When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need—words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you.” Ephesians 4:29 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Reptiles: A group of cold-blooded animals that have backbones, dry, scaly skin, and usually lay soft-shelled eggs on land.Cold-blooded: A cold-blooded animal relies on its environment, or the conditions around it, to stay cool or warm. They cannot keep their own bodies warm like humans and warm-blooded animals can. Crocodilia: An order (smaller category) of reptiles including alligators and crocodiles, caiman, and gharial.Apex Predator: Animals at the top of the food chain. No other animals hunt or eat them. They are the biggest and strongest hunters in their environment.Palatel Valve: A special flap at the back of an alligator or crocodile’s throat that seals off their airway when eating, so water does not go into their lungs or respiratory system.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements. Mentioned in this episode:Explore Creation and the Bible in the Nat Theo...
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Why Do Pika Pick Flowers? Lesson 91
Meet one of the cutest creatures God made—the pika! This tiny mountain mammal lives high up in the tundra and teaches us big lessons about preparing for hard seasons so we can live and thrive in God’s plans and purposes.Here’s our trail map:What Is a Pika?What Is Life Like on the Tundra?Why Do Pika Pick Flowers?How Can We Store Up What We Need for Hard Times?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/Explore Apologia’s award-winning curriculum and courses: 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 Pika Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/american-pika/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 (NIV)“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)“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, sure and strong…” Hebrews 6:19a (NCV)“But I have hope when I think of this:The Lord’s love never ends; his mercies never stop.They are new every morning; Lord, your loyalty is great.” Lamentations 3:21-23 (NCV)“And this hope will never disappoint us, because God has poured out his love to fill our hearts. He gave us his love through the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to us.” Romans 5:5 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Lagomorphs: A group of animals that includes rabbits, hares, and pikas. They look like rodents but have four front teeth instead of two.Tundra: A cold, treeless place where the ground stays frozen most of the year. Only small plants grow, and certain animals God designed to live in such a harsh ecosystem.Talus: A slope of broken rocks at the base of a cliff or mountain that provides shelter for animals.Haying: When an animal gathers and dries plants to store and eat...
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Sharks, Octopuses, Owls & Magnetic Cells! Answering Listeners' Curious Questions
What do shark fins, magnet-powered cells, animal bruises, fur, octopus moms, and owl necks all have in common? They’re questions curious kids like you asked—and we’re answering them in this special episode.These questions came from young listeners just like you. Each one leads us to discover more about the amazing ways God designed nature.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 10% with code NATURE at Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubAsk your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“...Stop and consider the wondrous works of God.” Job 37:14 (ESV)This podcast includes paid advertisements.
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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