Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

“Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” Psalm 8:1aListen to the Truth Seekers Podcast: https://www.christianparenting.org/podcast/truth-seekers/Psalm 8 shares the wild wonders of God’s creation while declaring praise to our Creator. We’re sharing an episode from the Truth Seekers podcast. Sherilyn Grant walks us through Psalm 8 and how to pray through it.Truth Seekers: Bible Stories for Kids, is a biblically based podcast designed for young minds eager to explore the wonders of the Bible! Join host, Sherilyn Grant, to embark on an exciting journey through the captivating true stories of the Old and New Testament. Delve into the timeless stories of faith, courage, and redemption, carefully crafted to engage children and adults alike. At Truth Seekers, we believe that each story in the Bible forms a crucial piece of a grand narrative, unveiling God's profound plan to rescue and renew humanity. Through the power of storytelling and Scripture, our mission is to illuminate the path of salvation, revealing God's boundless love and unwavering faithfulness. Join us as we uncover profound truths and discover practical lessons that resonate deeply with our lives.Mentioned in this episode:Join Magnify: A Wild & Wonderful Summer Adventure by Nat TheoExplore God's creation right where you live and learn from Eryn in live video classes: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/magnify

Is a starfish a fish? How do sea stars regrow an arm? Do these cosmic-shaped sea creatures have eyes? Discover how God made sea stars unique and how their thousands of feet encourage us to walk in God’s path for us.Here’s our trail map:Is a Sea Star a Starfish?How Does a Sea Star Regrow an Arm?How Do Sea Stars Move?How Can We Walk in God’s Ways?Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-does-a-sea-star-regrow-an-arm/Related Lessons to listen to next:What is an Axolotl and How Does it Regrow its Brain? Lesson 6: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ce122f49-e5c6-4b63-ad8e-da56ed0936aa/What Are We Made Of? Exploring Human Cells - Lesson 57: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0517c0e2-471a-465d-b475-763e0bbaa539/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:Sensational Sea Creatures (From the Marvels of Creation Book Set): https://www.masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-3-book-packExplore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Sea Star Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-does-a-sea-star-regrow-an-arm/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“He lifted me out of the pit of destruction,out of the sticky mud.He stood me on a rockand made my feet steady.” Psalm 40:2 (NCV)“Blessed are all who fear the Lord,who walk in obedience to him.” Psalm 128:1 (NIV)“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’” Romans 10:14-15 (NIV)“On your feet wear the Good News of peace to help you stand strong.” Ephesians 6:15 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Echinoderm: a class (large category) of ocean animals with a hard, bumpy, or spiny body, such as a sea star, sea urchin, or sand dollar.Asteroidae: The group of echinoderms that includes sea stars.Sea Star Ray: The pointed arm of a sea star extending from a central body.Regeneration: The ability to regrow a lost or damaged body part.Autotomy: When an animal purposely drops or sheds a body part, like an arm or tail, to escape danger.Blastema: A group of cells that forms at an injured spot and helps regrow a missing body part.Tube Feet: Tiny, tube-shaped body parts with suction cups on the end that help a sea star move, cling to surfaces, and hold prey.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.Mentioned in this episode:Join Magnify: A Wild & Wonderful Summer Adventure by Nat TheoExplore God's creation right where you live and learn from Eryn in live video classes: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/magnify

Join Magnify: https://nattheo.com/magnifyIncludes live video classes with Eryn!Grow in wisdom & wonder with faith-based nature study and journaling.Don't wait! Start exploring today, begin creating your Nature Notebook, and get ready for our first live class!Includes:3 live classes with Master Naturalist, Eryn Lynum9 nature topics to exploreNature journaling promptsNature journaling template pagesWeekly devotionals for each topicTrusted recommended resources for each topicTrusted recommended books and field guides for each topic75 pages of contentFull family accessIdeal for ages 4-14*All resources are digital to be printed at homeJoin Magnify: https://nattheo.com/magnifyThis episode contains an advertisement.

Step into the marsh with one of the strangest (and coolest) birds on Earth: the shoebill—often called a “shoebill stork,” even though it’s not actually a stork! Discover how God designed these unique birds with their razor-sharp bills, massive feet, and piercing eyes, and what they teach us about being adopted into God’s family.Here’s our trail map:Is a Shoebill a Stork?Can a Shoebill Eat a Crocodile?How Are People Saving Shoebills from Extinction?How Has God Adopted Us?Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/is-a-shoebill-a-stork/Related Lessons to listen to next:Do Ostriches Bury Their Heads in the Sand? Lesson 115: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5eaf8961-e99d-4591-a73e-dd7729bc2e90/What Is a Killdeer and Why Does It Fake a Broken Wing? Lesson 85: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/85fab65e-9733-4294-ac85-4bd1976e2305/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:Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day Course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-1-course-set/Explore Apologia’s award-winning science curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/subject/science/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Shoebill Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/is-a-shoebill-a-stork/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God’s glorious standard, and all need to be made right with God by his grace, which is a free gift. They need to be made free from sin through Jesus Christ.” Romans 3:23-24 (NCV)“God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.” Ephesians 1:5 (NLT)“See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!...” 1 John 3:1a (NLT) Terms Learned in This Episode:Taxonomy: The sorting and naming of living things in nature.Pelecaniformes: An order of waterbirds including pelicans, shoebill, and hamerkop.Monotypic: When a creature is the only kind in its taxonomy group.Balaenicipitidae: A Family of animals including only the shoebill.Bill-clattering: A unique sound made by a shoebill when it rapidly claps together its bill to communicate.Ambush Predator: An animal that hunts by staying very still (often camouflage) and then striking.Vulnerable Species: A type of animal or plant that is at a high risk of going extinct in the wild.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements. Mentioned in this episode:Join Magnify: A Wild & Wonderful Summer Adventure by Nat TheoExplore God's creation right where you live and learn from Eryn in live video classes: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/magnify

Adventure, challenge, heroes…and a whole lot of rabbits with swords! Author S.D. Smith shares how rabbits inspired the Green Ember books and how God’s creation serves as a canvas for our creativity, which leads to great stories.S.D. Smith’s Website: https://store.storywarren.com/The Green Ember Series: https://store.storywarren.com/products/green-ember-books-full-setBrand-new! The Lost Key: https://store.storywarren.com/products/lostkeyA huge thanks to our sponsor, Master Books! Here are some of our favorites by Master Books:Wonders of Creation: https://www.masterbooks.com/wonders-of-creationMarvels of Creation 3-book set: https://www.masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-3-book-packDinosaurs by Design: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-by-designDinosaurs for Kids: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-for-kids-hardback-singleDinosaurs of Eden: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-of-eden-revised-hardback-singleEryn'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. Mentioned in this episode:Join Magnify: A Wild & Wonderful Summer Adventure by Nat TheoExplore God's creation right where you live and learn from Eryn in live video classes: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/magnify