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 guid...
Have you ever heard of a bird delivering mail? Learn about the amazing homing pigeons that helped save human lives during wars, and how these pigeons find their way across hundreds of miles.Here’s our trail map:Why Were Pigeons Used to Deliver Messages?What Is Magnetoreception?How Do Pigeons Find the Right Address?Do Humans Have a Homing Instinct?Episode Links:Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubHow to make a homemade photo field notes set: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFYwsb4y_8X/Save $10 on an order at Parabo Press: https://www.parabo.press/?coupon=NAT10&utm_source=NatTheoPodcastFree Pigeon Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-pigeons-navigateAsk your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askTry CTCMath’s simple and effective math lessons: https://ctcmath.com/Listen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast: https://podcast.schoolhouserocked.com/Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“...He has planted eternity in the human heart…” Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLT) “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.” 2 Corinthians 5:1 (NCV)“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… The One who was sitting on the throne said, ‘Look! I am making everything new!’” Revelation 21:1, 5 (NCV)“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:2 (NIV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Columbidae: The family of birds consisting of pigeons and doves.Domesticated: An animal that is trained and kept for human use.Magnetoreception: The ability of some creatures to use Earth’s invisible magnetic field to navigate.Magnetic Field: An invisible force around the earth created by the magnetic pull inside Earth’s outer core.Theory: An explanation for why things might happen or act a certain way. A theory is much more than a guess. It is based on observation, or what we see, and experimentation.Magnetite: One of the most magnetic naturally occurring minerals on earth.CRY4: A protein found in the eyes of some creatures that might allow them to sense or even see Earth’s magnetic field.Homing Instinct: An action of always returning home. Like special instructions God placed into the homing pigeon so it will always fly home.Homing Loft: A structure kind of like a nest where young homing pigeons are placed and always fly home...
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Why Are Slugs Slimy? Lesson 61
Have you ever touched a slug? Maybe it left its sticky slime on your finger. Why exactly are slugs slimy, and how does their slime help them survive? Meet one of the world’s slowest creatures, the Banana slug, on today’s episode.Here’s our trail map:Where Did the Banana Slug Get Its Name?Are Slugs Bugs?Why Are Slugs Slimy?How Does God Turn Our Disadvantages Into Advantages?Episode Links:Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubHow to make a homemade photo field notes set: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFYwsb4y_8X/Save $10 on an order at Parabo Press: https://www.parabo.press/?coupon=NAT10&utm_source=NatTheoPodcastFree Slug Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/banana-slug-factsSee a banana slug Eryn found in Washington: https://www.instagram.com/p/DA08SSDvPmm/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askListen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast: https://podcast.schoolhouserocked.com/Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“But he (God) said to me, ‘My grace is enough for you. When you are weak, my power is made perfect in you.’ So I am very happy to brag about my weaknesses. Then Christ’s power can live in me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NCV)“We also have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience. And patience produces character, and character produces hope. 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 5:3-5 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Scientific Name: A name used around the world to help people know what a creature is. They are written in the Latin language and help scientists around the world know when they are talking about or writing about the same species of creature.Common Name: Like a nickname, and sometimes based on what the creature looks like. Common names are often easier to remember than scientific names, but they can be different from country to country.Mollusk: Soft-bodied animals that have an important organ called a mantle and a special foot used to get around, grasp things, or dig. Most but not all mollusks have shells.Gastropod: A category of mollusks including snails and slugs. Gastropod = “stomach foot.”Terrestrial Mollusk: Terrestrial can refer to land. A terrestrial mollusk is a mollusk that lives on land.Mucus: A slimy substance made by a body to protect certain parts of the body.Disadvantage: When there are unfavorable circumstances that make it hard to succeed or do...
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You Are Wonderfully Made! A Very Special Episode Made by Listeners
What better way to wrap up our Wonderfully Made series than to hear from our listeners? Tune in for this very special bonus episode and always remember: You are wonderfully made!“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”Mentioned in this episode:Join the Nat Theo Club for bonus videos, engaging Lesson Guides, and nature devotions: https://erynlynum.com/club
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How Do Our Brains Work? Lesson 60
What makes us smart? And how do our brains work? Is it possible for us to change our own brains? Discover all the amazing things happening inside your brain as you listen to this episode!Here’s our trail map:What Are the Parts of the Brain?How Does Our Brain Control Our Body?What Makes Us Smart?How Can We Use Our Brains How God Wants Us To?Episode Links:Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Human Brain Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/gods-design-of-the-brain-for-kids/Try CTCMath’s simple and effective math lessons: https://ctcmath.com/Explore Apologia’s curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/Apologia’s Human Anatomy and Physiology course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/apologia-advantage-set-anatomy-physiology-with-junior-notebooking-journal/Save 15% on a Premium Starter Kit from Branch Basics. Ditch toxins and protect your cells with human-safe and animal-safe cleaning products from Branch Basics. Use the code NATURE at www.branchbasics.com/nature Listen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast: https://podcast.schoolhouserocked.com/Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“...We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)“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)“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)Terms Learned in This Episode:Organ: A special part inside a body with an important job to do. Cerebrum: The biggest part of the brain, made of four lobes, where we do most of our thinking.Cerebellum: “Little Cerebrum.” Controls muscle movement.Brainstem: Connects our brain to the rest of our body, through the spinal cord, so our brain can send and receive messages to work with our body.Nervous System: A system in our bodies made of our brain, nerves, and spinal cord that sends and receives messages throughout the body so we can do everything we do.Neurons: Special cells in or used by the brain to help send and receive messages.Synapses: Tiny spaces between neuron cells where the cells communicate with each other and pass along information.Neurotransmitter: Chemical messengers used to pass information from one neuron cell to another.Neuroplasticity: The...
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What Is Our Heart For? With Dr. Matthew Sleeth - Lesson 59
Have you ever listened to or felt your heart beat? It’s an amazing sound, but what exactly is happening as our hearts beat all day, every day? Dr. Matthew Sleeth joins us to share about God’s amazing designs in the human heart.Here’s our trail map:What Is the Cardiovascular System?What Is the Heart Made Of?What Important Job Does the Heart Do? How Does Blood From Our Hearts Help Our Cells?How Can We Love God With All of Our Heart?Episode Links:Blessed Earth - Biblically-based stewardship of creation: https://blessedearth.org/Reforesting Faith: What Trees Teach Us About the Nature of God and His Love for Us: https://www.amazon.com/Reforesting-Faith-Trees-Teach-Nature/dp/073529177224/6: A Prescription for a Healthier, Happier Life: https://www.amazon.com/24-Prescription-Healthier-Happier-Life/dp/1414372280Almost Amish: One Woman's Quest for a Slower, Simpler, More Sustainable Life: https://www.amazon.com/Almost-Amish-Womans-Simpler-Sustainable/dp/1414326998/Explore Apologia’s curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/Apologia’s Human Anatomy and Physiology course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/apologia-advantage-set-anatomy-physiology-with-junior-notebooking-journal/Save 15% on a Premium Starter Kit from Branch Basics. Ditch toxins and protect your cells with human-safe and animal-safe cleaning products from Branch Basics. Use the code NATURE at www.branchbasics.com/nature The Ology: Ancient Truths, Ever New: https://www.amazon.com/Ology-Ancient-Truths-Ever-New/dp/194257228XHuman heart coloring page: https://erynlynum.com/human-heart-facts-for-kids/Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubListen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast: https://podcast.schoolhouserocked.com/Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 (NIV)“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)“Create in me a pure heart, God, and make my spirit right again.” Psalm 51:10 (NIV)“Trust the LORD with all your heart, and don’t depend on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 (NCV)“Jesus answered, ‘Love...
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!