{"podcast":{"title":"Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible","slug":"nat-theo-nature-lessons-rooted-in-the-bible-6265618","podcast_index_feed_id":6265618,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/nat-theo/","website_url":"https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/3369d455-8790-4cb7-b1d9-e7da65af221d/Nat-Theo-Logo-2026.png","author":"The Natural Theology Project","episode_count":174,"summary":"Have you ever wondered why God made mosquitoes? How an axolotl can regrow parts of its body? If a snail is born with a shell? Or why an octopus has three hearts? Welcome to Nat Theo (Nat = Natural, Theo = Theology), a Bible-based nature and science podcast for curious kids and their families! Join Master Naturalist, Bible teacher, and author Eryn Lynum as we explore fascinating creatures, incredible science, and the truths of God’s Word. Through engaging stories, surprising facts, and memorable nature lessons, children discover how creation points to its Creator. From tiny insects and backyard birds to capybaras, axolotls, dinosaurs, oceans, weather, space, and more, each episode helps families develop a biblical worldview while growing in faith and wonder. Whether you homeschool or attend public, private, or Christian school, Nat Theo makes a fun and educational addition to your family’s week. It’s science rooted in Scripture, nature study filled with wonder, and biblical truth you can carry with you wherever they go. The Natural Theology Project helps families nurture faith and wonder through Bible-based nature study, science curriculum, and the Nat Theo podcast.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T02:22:51.926029+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nat-theo-nature-lessons-rooted-in-the-bible-6265618"},"episode":{"title":"Do Porcupines Shoot Their Quills? Lesson 122","slug":"do-porcupines-shoot-their-quills-lesson-122","published_at":"2026-04-07T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nat-theo-nature-lessons-rooted-in-the-bible-6265618/do-porcupines-shoot-their-quills-lesson-122","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nat-theo-nature-lessons-rooted-in-the-bible-6265618","url":"https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8b1c9491-f902-4fbf-873f-42e9a594399d.mp3","summary":"Is there more to a porcupine than its spikes? Discover what makes a porcupine’s spikes so special, and whether a porcupine can shoot its quills like harpoons. Learn how God designed these pin-cushion rodents just right for life in the forest and up in the treetops. Here’s our trail map: How Are Porcupines and Hedgehogs Different? Do Porcupines Have Hair? Do Porcupines Shoot Their Quills? How Can We Avoid Being Prickly Toward Others? Related Lessons to listen to next: Why Do Beavers Have Orange Teeth? Lesson 96: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5ae7ba93-1078-45da-9800-091435bef5c8/ 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: God’s Design for Life: For Beginners by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-for-life-for-beginners Explore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/ Try CTCMath for free and with a 12-month money back guarantee: https://ctcmath.com/ Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/member Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club Free Porcupine Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-are-porcupines-and-hedgehogs-different/ Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “Do your best to live in peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18 (NCV) “...Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you…","meta_description":"Is there more to a porcupine than its spikes? Discover what makes a porcupine’s spikes so special, and whether a porcupine can shoot its quills like harpo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1503,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/nat-theo-nature-lessons-rooted-in-the-bible-6265618/episodes/do-porcupines-shoot-their-quills-lesson-122/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nat-theo-nature-lessons-rooted-in-the-bible-6265618/do-porcupines-shoot-their-quills-lesson-122.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}