Have you ever seen a coyote ice skating? Hear stories of real life coyote encounters and discover how God designed these amazing wild dogs to live in many habitats and raise their young (spoiler alert…they regurgitate their food like birds feeding their chicks). And answer the question: Are egg-snatching coyotes good or bad?

Here’s our trail map:

• Can Coyotes Ice Skate?
• How do Coyotes Raise Their Pups?
• Are Coyotes Good or Bad?
• How Can We Know What Is Good or Bad?

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/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
• 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

• Order Wonders of Creation: Design in a Fallen World: https://www.masterbooks.com/wonders-of-creation
• Grow together in faith, wonder, and wisdom with Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/
• Try CTCMath for free at: https://ctcmath.com/
• Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos
• Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
• Free Coyote Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/coyote-facts/
• Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“Then God said, ‘Let the earth be filled with animals, each producing more of its own kind. Let there be tame animals and small crawling animals and wild animals, and let each produce more of its kind.’ And it happened.

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 1:24-25 (NCV)

“The Lord has told you, human, what is good;

    he has told you what he wants from you:

to do what is right to other people,

    love being kind to others,

    and live humbly, obeying your God.” Micah 6:8 (NCV)

“Lord, tell me your ways.

    Show me how to live.

Guide me in your truth,

    and teach me, my God, my Savior.

    I trust you all day long.” Psalm 25:4-5 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

• Canidae: The dog family including wolves, jackals, foxes, coyote, and domestic (pet or working) dogs.
• Monogamous: When an animal has only one mate (partner) at a time.
• Litter of Pups: Group of coyote babies.
• Regurgitating: When an animal brings food back up from its stomach to feed its babies.
• Weaning: When a baby animal slowly stops drinking its mother’s milk and starts eating solid food on its own.
• Biological Control: A biological control means using one living thing to help control (or reduce) another living thing that could cause problems.

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Discover God’s amazing design in the world’s largest rodent—the capybara! Meet this calm, expert swimmer with chisel-sharp teeth and learn how it points us to keep returning to the goodness of God’s Word again and again.

Here’s our trail map:

• Why Do Capybara Destroy Everything In Sight?
• Do Capybara Know How to Swim?
• Why Do Capybara Eat Their Poop?
• How Can We Get More and More Goodness From God’s Word?

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/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
• 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

• Save 15% off your entire order* with the code “nattheo” at https://generations.org/
• Discover God’s designs in nature with the God Made… series: https://store.generations.org/products/god-made-science-bundle
• Try CTCMath for free at: https://ctcmath.com/
• Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos
• Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
• Free Capybara Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/capybara-facts/
• Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“The word of God is alive and active…” Hebrews 4:12a (NIV)

“They love the Lord’s teachings, and they think about those teachings day and night.” Psalm 1:2 (NCV)

“Rain and snow fall from the sky

    and don’t return without watering the ground.

They cause the plants to sprout and grow,

    making seeds for the farmer

    and bread for the people.

The same thing is true of the words I speak.

    They will not return to me empty.

They make the things happen that I want to happen,

    and they succeed in doing what I send them to do.” Isaiah 55:10-11 (NCV)

“When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight…” Jeremiah 15:16a (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

• Rodent: A type of mammal that has special teeth designed for gnawing. Their front incisor teeth keep growing and they must chew on things to keep them short and usable.
• Rodent Incisors: Special strong, sharp front teeth that never stop growing.
• Reserve Crown: The hidden part of a rodent’s front tooth that stays under the gum and keeps growing. As the tip of the tooth wears down from chewing, the reserve crown slowly moves up, so the tooth never runs out and always stays sharp.
• Herbivore: Creatures that eat only plants, such as leaves, grass, fruits, or vegetables.
• Semi-aquatic: An animal that lives part of the time in the water, and part of the time on land.
• Cecotrophy: When some animals eat certain soft droppings that they made earlier so they can digest their food a second time.
• Cecotropes: Soft, nutrient-rich droppings made by some rodents including capybara. These special droppings are eaten by the animal so food can be digested a second time, letting them absorb extra vitamins and nutrients they didn’t get the first time.

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Is a cuttlefish a cuddly fish? Meet a color-changing, quick-escaping cephalopod with a built-in jetpack. Discover how God designed the cuttlefish to survive in the ocean and what it teaches us about running from the dangers of sin and temptation.

Here’s our trail map:

• Is a Cuttlefish a Fish?
• Is a Cuttlefish Cuddly?
• Do Cuttlefish Have a Jetpack?
• How Can We Make a Quick Getaway From Danger?

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/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
• 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

• Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day Course by Apologia: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-course-set/
• Explore Apologia’s courses and curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/
• Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos
• Get full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
• Free Cuttlefish Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/cuttlefish-facts/
• Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“But run away from the evil desires of youth. Try hard to live right and to have faith, love, and peace, together with those who trust in the Lord from pure hearts.” 2 Timothy 2:22 (NCV)

“But you can trust God, who will not permit you to be tempted more than you can stand. But when you are tempted, he will also give you a way to escape so that you will be able to stand it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13b (NCV)

“So give yourselves completely to God. Stand against the devil, and the devil will run from you.” James 4:7 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

• Mollusk: A phylum (category) of animals that have soft bodies. Some have shells for protection. Some crawl on one big foot (like snails), some have two shells that open and shut (like clams), and some swim using arms and jets (like squids and octopuses).
• Cephalopod: A class (smaller category than phylum) of mollusks including octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and nautilus.
• Calcium Carbonate: A mineral or material from nature found in things like animal shells, egg shells, chalk, and limestone.
• Cuttlebone: The internal shell of a cuttlefish
• Mantle: A special organ in a mollusk that creates a shell.
• Hyponome: Siphon organ on cephalopods used for many purposes including jet propulsion.

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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/1400244412
• Ruth 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-bundle
• Get full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
• Free Wildflower Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/wildflower-pollination/
• Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

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/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
• 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

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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/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
• 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

• Order The Way of the Wildflower: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Wildflower-Meditations-Unburden-Anxious/dp/1400244412
• Ruth 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-bundle
• Try CTCMath for free for one week: https://ctcmath.com/
• Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos
• Get full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
• Free Wildflower Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/wildflower-pollination/
• Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures 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 mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7 (ESV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

• Pollinator: A creature that helps spread pollen, which helps plants grow.
• Trichomes: Small hairs or outgrowths on a plant that help protect it.
• Cuticle: A waxy protective layer on the outermost layer of plant leaves that protects from water loss or UV rays.
• Bee Purple: A combination of yellow and ultraviolet light that is invisible to us humans but bees can see.
• Nectar Guides: Easy-to-see designs such as stripes or spots used to guide pollinators to the flower’s nectar inside.
• Osmophores: Especially cells on flower petals that give off chemical scents (called Volatile Organic Compounds) to draw pollinators.

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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/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
• 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

• Save 25% on The Origin Series by The Science Dilemma: https://sciencedilemma.samcart.com/referral/JOMTEcvo/o7DCTN842btBrX9h
• Listen to The Science Dilemma Podcast: https://www.thesciencedilemma.com/podcast
• Explore 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-videos
• Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
• Free Beaver Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/beaver-dams-for-kids/
• Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures 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 act like a raincoat. They are an extra layer of protection over the underfur.
• Beaver Dam: A wall that beavers build across a stream or river using sticks, mud, rocks, and plants.
• Beaver Lodge: A house made of sticks and mud, partly above water and partly submerged, where beavers live with their family.
• Beaver Canal: A waterway, like a little stream, created by a beaver to connect it to other ponds and their favorite food sources.
• Keystone Species: A plant or creature that is very important for keeping other plants or creatures in its ecosystem alive. 
• Establish: To set up something that will be strong, steady, and lasting.

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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/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
• 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode 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-bundle
• Save 25% on The Origin Series by The Science Dilemma: https://sciencedilemma.samcart.com/referral/JOMTEcvo/o7DCTN842btBrX9h
• Listen to The Science Dilemma Podcast: https://www.thesciencedilemma.com/podcast
• Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos
• Get full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
• Free Thunderstorm Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/gods-power-over-storms
• Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask
• Answers in Genesis Quote: https://answersingenesis.org/geology/catastrophism/a-dark-and-stormy-world

Scriptures 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 care that we are drowning!’

Jesus stood up and commanded the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind stopped, and it became completely calm.

Jesus said to his followers, ‘Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?’

The followers were very afraid and asked each other, ‘Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!’” Mark 4:35-41 (NCV)

“Lord, you are my God.

I honor you and praise you,

because you have done amazing things.

You have always done what you said you would do;

you have done what you planned long ago…

You are like a shelter from storms…” Isaiah 25:1,4b (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

• Atmosphere: A protective layer of gasses that is held in place by gravity, including the air we breathe.
• Gravity: An invisible force that pulls objects toward each other. Earth’s gravity pulls everything toward the center of earth.
• Troposphere: The lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere, where we live, breathe, and where almost all weather happens.
• Water Vapor: Water that has turned into a gas you can’t see.
• Water Cycle: The way water moves around the Earth—going from the ground to the sky and back again.
• Lightning’s Electrical Charge: The invisible “energy” that builds up in storm clouds and makes lightning.

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Mentioned in this episode:

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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/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
• 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode 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/o7DCTN842btBrX9h
• Listen to The Science Dilemma Podcast: https://www.thesciencedilemma.com/podcast
• Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos
• Get full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
• Free Panda Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/are-pandas-really-bears/
• Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures 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, fast-growing grass that grows in forests, mostly in Asia. 
• Cellulose: A strong material that makes up the cell walls of plants. It’s what gives plants their shape and helps them stand tall.
• Altricial: When an animal baby cannot move or find food on its own, and is dependent on its mother for some time after birth.
• Dependent: To need someone or something to help you, support you, or take care of you.
• Precocial: Animals that are born or hatched ready to walk, run, and find food right away, and are not very dependent on parents after birth.

Some but not all resources used for research:

• https://www.pdxwildlife.com/pandas-vs-grizzlies/
• https://answersingenesis.org/mammals/giant-panda-veggie-bear/

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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/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
• 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode 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-videos
• Get full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
• Free Snail Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/are-snails-born-with-shells/
• Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures 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 body.
• Snail Foot: The big, flat, soft part on the bottom of its body that it uses to move around on.
• Suprapedal Gland: A gland at the front of a snail’s foot that creates mucus.
• Snail Mucus: A thick, slippery fluid made mostly of water, proteins, and special sugars.
• Epiphragm: A protective shield a snail creates to keep itself safe. It uses its mucus and, in some species, calcium carbonate, to form a solid barrier at its shell’s opening. 
• Pneumostome: A small opening on the side of a snail’s body that lets air in, over the lungs, and out.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Explore Creation and the Bible in the Nat Theo Club

https://erynlynum.com/club

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/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
• 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode 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-videos
• Get full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
• Free Alligator Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/alligators-vs-crocodiles/
• Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures 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.

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Explore Creation and the Bible in the Nat Theo Club

https://erynlynum.com/club