Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

Do we need plants to live? Why did God fill the earth with plants before making creatures and people? Discover how God builds plants from air, and uses those plants to clean the air around us! and how seeds grow and spread to fill earth with tasty, useful, and life-giving plants.
Here’s our trail map:
How Do Water, Light, and Air Build Plants?
How Is Fruit Made?
Why Is Earth Full of Plants?
How Can We Grow Good Fruit?

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: https://ctcmath.com/
Discover God’s designs in plants with Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Botany course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/botany-course-set
Discover all of Apologia’s curriculum and courses from a Biblical worldview: https://www.apologia.com/
Parents and caregivers: hear remarkable stories of God’s work in real people through the Compelled Podcast: https://compelledpodcast.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 God Made Plants Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-is-fruit-made/

We enjoy water everyday, but how much of Earth’s water can we actually drink? And where does it come from? Discover how God set the stage for life when he created bodies of fresh water. We’ll visit Psalm 104 to see how God shaped mountains, valleys, and springs to care for his creatures, then dive into groundwater and underground aquifers to learn how water moves beneath our feet. Finally, we meet Jesus at Jacob’s well (John 4) to understand the gift of Living Water that never runs dry.
Here’s our trail map:
How Much Fresh Water Is on Earth?
What Does Psalm 104 Say About God’s Water System?
Why Is There Water Underground?
How Is Jesus Like a Water Well?

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 20% and get a FREE speaker using code Nat20 at https://www.sherwoodkids.com/nat20 (offer valid through March 31, 2026)
Explore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/
Parents and caregivers: hear remarkable stories of God’s work in real people through the Compelled Podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/
Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/member
Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
Free God Made Water Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-much-fresh-water-is-on-earth/

What is the atmosphere and how does it keep us alive? Discover how God Set the Stage for life by carefully engineering the sky and air around and above us. Travel through the five layers of the atmosphere and discover how God carefully protects us through his design of waters above and below.
Episode Links:
God's Design for Heaven & Earth: https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-for-heaven-earth-set-mb-edition
Debbie Lawrence’s books: https://www.masterbooks.com/authors/debbie-lawrence
Explore Christ-centered books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/

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

Scriptures In This Episode:
“Then God said, ‘Let there be a space between the waters, to separate the waters of the heavens from the waters of the earth.’ And that is what happened. God made this space to separate the waters of the earth from the waters of the heavens. God called the space ‘sky.’ And evening passed and morning came, marking the second day.” Genesis 1:6-8 (NLT)

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We see and use light every day, but have you ever wondered what is light? Why can we see colors? And how did God use light at the very beginning?We’re exploring how light travels in waves and photons, why objects bounce colors into our eyes, and even how creatures glow using living light (bioluminescence) and reflective light (biofluorescence). We’ll hear how in Genesis 1:1-5 God said, “Let there be light,” and see how that shines into our lives today. Get ready to discover the amazing science of light — and the One who IS the Light!
Here’s our trail map:
What Is Light?
How Do Colors Work?
Where Can We Find Light In Nature?
How Is God Light?

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 20% and get a FREE speaker using code Nat20 at https://www.sherwoodkids.com/nat20 (offer valid through March 31, 2026)
Discover all of Apologia’s curriculum and courses from a Biblical worldview: https://www.apologia.com/
Parents and caregivers: hear remarkable stories of God’s work in real people through the Compelled Podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/
Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/member
Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
Free God Made Light Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-do-colors-work/

What is a water bear? And how does it survive space travel? Discover a microscopic animal that might be the toughest creature on earth: the tardigrade!
Here’s our trail map:
If a Water Bear Isn’t a Bear, What Is It?
How Does a Tardigrade Grow Up?
How Is a Tardigrade the Toughest Animal on Earth?
How Does God Help Us Endure Hard Things?

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:
America’s Story: American History Homeschool Curriculum from a Biblical worldview: https://www.masterbooks.com/americas-story-series
Explore all of Master Books Christ-centered books, curriculum, and resources: https://www.masterbooks.com/
Explore Apologia’s award-winning curriculum at 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 Water Bear Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/what-is-a-tardigrade/
Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask
An excellent video about tardigrades from Answers in Genesis (Used in researching this lesson): https://youtu.be/FcMPpXSAeV4?si=P8PeUmKY1a9ah8Sd

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)

“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)

“...the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV)

“But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
let them sing joyful praises forever.
Spread your protection over them,
that all who love your name may be filled with joy.” Psalm 5:11 (NLT)

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:44...