Why does a tree have leaves, and if they are so important, why do leaves fall off a tree? Discover why a tree lets its leaves go and why those leaves turn many different colors before they fall off. Here’s our trail map: What Is A Forest Biome?What Are Coniferous And Deciduous Trees?What Is The Job Of A Tree Leaf?Why Do Trees Lose Their Leaves?Why Do Leaves Change Colors?How Can We Let Others Around Us See God’s Beauty Inside Us? Resources Mentioned and used for Research: Apologia Leaf Color...

Do whales clean their ears? And what might a scientist learn from a whale’s earwax? Whale expert Nikki Farmer joins us as we discover God’s amazing designs in whales. Here’s our trail map: What Is A Cetacean?How Does A Whale’s Blowhole Work?How Do Whales Communicate With Each Other?What Can We Learn From A Whale’s Earwax?What Are The Two Main Types Of Whales?How Can We Filter What We Take Into Our Hearts And Minds? Resources Mentioned and used for Research: Ocean Series Printables:...

How can a creature live forever...especially one without a brain? Marine biologist Sherri Seligson joins us to explore the incredible lives of jellyfish. Here’s our trail map: What Kind Of Creature Is A Jellyfish?How Do Jellies Sting?How Does A Jelly Grow Up?What Is An Immortal Jelly?How Can We Live Forever? Episode Links: Ocean Series Printables: https://erynlynum.com/ocean Get full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club Pre-order Sherri’s new book for kids, Wonders...

What do a tiny garden slug and a 50-foot giant squid have in common? They are both mollusks! Discover a fascinating group of creatures and their unique problem-solving strategies. Here’s our trail map: What Is A Mollusk?How Are Seashells Made?What Is A Bivalve?How Is A Pearl Made?Why Are Pearls Valuable?How Can God Turn Our Problems Into Something Valuable? Episode Links: Ocean Series Printables: https://erynlynum.com/ocean Get full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club:...

Can sharks ever stop swimming? And what is a shark tooth made from? Marine biologist and shark expert Michael Lane joins us to shed light on common misunderstanding about sharks. Here’s our trail map: How Are Sharks Different From Most Fish?Can Sharks Ever Stop Swimming?How Do Sharks Use Electricity?What Is A Shark’s 6th Sense?How Has God Created Us To Find What We Need? Episode Links: Ocean Series Printables: https://erynlynum.com/ocean Get full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club:...

Explore the most mysterious place on earth! To kick off our ocean series, we’re meeting a massive squid and a curious creature with a light made from bacteria. Here’s our trail map: How Much Water Is On Earth?What Is The Continental Shelf?What Are The Four Ocean Zones And What Live In Them?Are Giant Squids Real?How do Anglerfish Light Up?What’s The Deepest Part Of The Ocean? Episode Links: Ocean Series Printables: https://erynlynum.com/ocean Get full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club:...

How do wolves, mountain lions, porcupines, and other animals see in the dark? Discover God’s amazing design of night vision. Here’s our trail map: What Are Nocturnal and Crepuscular Animals?What Animals Have Night Vision?How Does Night Vision Work?How Does God Help Us See Clearly In The Dark? Episode Links: Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial: https://www.ctcmath.com/ Explore Apologia’s curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/ Apologia’s Swimming Creatures Zoology Curriculum:...

What is a cicada and why do they make so much noise? Biologist and cicada expert Jill Smith joins us to share about these amazing opera singers in nature! Here’s our trail map: What Is A Cicada?How Do Cicadas Grow Up?Why Were There So Many Cicadas This Year?Why Are Cicadas So Loud?How Can We Wait Well On God’s Timing? Episode Links: Nat Theo Shop: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/ Order Nature Unveiled by Jill Smith:...

Discover the amazing secret language of prairie dogs. Prairie dogs have one of the most detailed ways of communicating among animals. Learn what they might be saying on today’s episode. Here’s our trail map: What Is A Prairie?Are Prairie Dogs…Dogs?What Is A Keystone Species?What Is A Prairie Dog Town?How Do Prairie Dogs Use A Secret Language?How Does God’s Spirit Use a Secret Language To Speak To Us? Episode Links: Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd:...

Bats are misunderstood, which is one reason they are disappearing. Discover why bats are very important for our gardens, crops, and food, and how we can protect these amazing creatures God made. Here’s our trail map: What Are Micro Bats and Macro Bats?How Are Bat Babies Born?What Can Bats Teach Us About Friendship?How Are Bats Great Gardeners?Why Are Bats Disappearing?How Can We Help Protect The Bats God Made? Episode Links: Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd:...

Have you ever heard anyone say someone or something is “blind as a bat?” Are bats really blind? Discover these unique and fascinating flying mammals!  Here’s our trail map: Is a Bat A Bird?Why Do Bats Hang Upside Down?Are Bats Blind?What Is Echolocation?How Can We Send Out Signals To Hear From God? Episode Links: Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/ Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial: https://www.ctcmath.com/ Scripture Music by Scripture...

How do spiders make silk, spin webs, and…fly?! Discover amazing arachnid engineers in nature.  Here’s our trail map: Are Spiders Insects or Bugs?Why Do Spiders Make Silk and Webs?Can Spiders Fly?How Do Spiders Make Silk and Webs?How Can God Use Our Small Gifts to Do Big Amazing Things? Episode Links: Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/ Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial: https://www.ctcmath.com/ Scripture Music by Scripture Lullabies, stream...

When God created dart frogs, He splashed the jungle in color! Discover these amazing...and deadly...creatures.  Here’s our trail map for today: What Is a Poison Dart Frog?Why Are Dart Frogs Poisonous?Are Poison Frogs Used to Make Darts?How Do Dart Frogs Get Their Poison?How Can We Guard Our Hearts and Minds Against Harmful Things? Episode Links: Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/ Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial:...

Foxes are like the ninjas and escape artists of the wild, but why are they so sneaky?   Here’s our trail map: What Is A Fox?Where Do Foxes Live?Are Foxes Playful?Why Are Foxes So Sneaky?How Do We Create a Good Reputation With Others? Episode Links: Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/ Access full Episode Activity Guides by joining the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club Free Fox Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo36 Explore CTCMath...

Beekeeper Jenny joins us as we dive into a beehive and learn all about bees and how God designed them with very important jobs to do, and creative ways to go about their work! Here’s our trail map: What Important Job Do Bees Have?How Do Bees Make Their Hive?How Do Bees Work As a Team?Can Bees Dance?How Do Bees Carry Pollen? Episode Links: Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/ Super Simple Homeschool Podcast with Jenny Hedrick:...

What do numbers, patterns, and shapes have to do with nature? A whole lot! Discover how God used math to create nature. Learn about a special pattern of numbers and shapes that show us God’s signature style in the wonderful things He has made.  Here’s our trail map: Who Was Fibonacci and What Important Numbers Did He Discover?Why Are Shapes Important in Nature?How Do Numbers, Shapes, and Patterns in Nature Point to God? Episode Links: Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd:...

How do birds sing such pretty songs? God designed them with an amazing and unique voice box. Meet a few interesting species and hear their incredible melodies as we dive into the musical world of birds.  Here’s our trail map: Why Do Birds Communicate?How Do Birds Communicate?How Do Birds Sing?How Can We Praise Our Creator? Resources Mentioned and used for Research: Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial: https://www.ctcmath.com/ Scripture Music by Scripture Lullabies, stream online now:...

What exactly is a sloth? Is it a type of monkey, or a koala? Discover how God designed these fascinating creatures to be expert tree climbers and to live most of their lives upside down.  Here’s our trail map: What is a sloth and what types are there?What do sloths do all day?Why do sloths hang upside down?How can moving slowly be good for us in life? Resources Mentioned and used for Research: Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial: https://www.ctcmath.com/ Free Sloth Coloring Sheet:...

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a turtle and a tortoise? The answer might be surprising. The facts we're learning about their fascinating shells might be a bit unexpected, too!  Here’s our trail map: What is the difference between a turtle and tortoise?What are the three main types of turtles?Why do turtles have shells and what is the shell?What built-in armor has God given us? Links: Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial: https://www.ctcmath.com/ Access full Episode...

What would you think if the sun suddenly disappeared? I’m sharing my story of one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced: a total solar eclipse—and what it showed me about our Creator God.  Here’s our trail map: What happens during a solar eclipse?How did scientists discover solar eclipses?What is a “Totality Zone” and how can you see a solar eclipse?How does a solar eclipse reveal God? Resources Mentioned and used for Research: Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial:...

How can you create space and time for your family to form core memories in nature? Be inspired by our guest, Ginny Yurich, of 1000 Hours Outside! Ginny reminds us that we get to make the decisions when it comes to how our family spends time, and provides practical ideas and a wealth of wisdom for investing more time in nature as a family. This episode is part 2 and the Parents Edition (always family friendly). Listen to Part 1 (Episode 28) as Ginny inspires our kids to spend their days...

When did you see a butterfly for the first time this year? When did the robins return? Learn how to create a nature "Calendar of Firsts" from our guest, Ginny Yurich, of 1000 Hours Outside! Ginny's also sharing with us all the good reasons to get out into the sunshine, and how we can inspire our friends to play outside with us. This episode is part 1, the kids edition. On part 2, Ginny will share with parents and caregivers. Order Ginny's new book, Until The Streetlights Come On:...

How does something as beautiful and complex as a flower grow from an itty-bitty seed? Today we are learning about the life cycle of flowers, and what their life—and even death—teach us about God’s Word.  Here’s our trail map: How do seeds grow into flowers?How are new seeds made?Why are flowers important?What can flowers teach us about God’s Word? Resources Mentioned and used for Research: Get Eryn's new book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation:...