{"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":"How Do Cheetahs Run So Fast? Lesson 143","slug":"how-do-cheetahs-run-so-fast-lesson-143","published_at":"2026-09-01T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nat-theo-nature-lessons-rooted-in-the-bible-6265618/how-do-cheetahs-run-so-fast-lesson-143","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/f593fc9d-c69e-48cb-9f3f-c25127572ddd.mp3","summary":"How did God engineer cheetahs for super speed? Discover how a cheetah’s bendy backbone, super boost muscles, balancing tail, and cleat-like feet help it snag its next meal on the savannah. And learn how we are called to run life’s race well—not with super speed, but with enduring faithfulness. Here’s our trail map: Can Cheetahs Roar? Why Do Cheetahs Have Spots? How Do Cheetahs Run So Fast? How Can We Run Life’s Race Well? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/can-cheetahs-roar/ Related Lessons to listen to next: How Sharp Are a Lion's Teeth? Lesson 103: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/adaddfb6-0ec4-47f7-a0dc-61ef560784c7/ Can Mountain Lions Roar? Episode 22: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/efdc4ae6-27ef-46c9-8e52-df40d580c847/ Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel 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: Apologia’s Zoology 3 Land Animals Course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-3-course-set/ Explore all of Apologia’s Zoology courses: https://www.apologia.com/subject/science/zoology Discover Apologia’s Christ-centered and award-winning curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/ Try CTCMath FREE an…","meta_description":"How did God engineer cheetahs for super speed? Discover how a cheetah’s bendy backbone, super boost muscles, balancing tail, and cleat-like feet help it s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1776,"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/how-do-cheetahs-run-so-fast-lesson-143/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/how-do-cheetahs-run-so-fast-lesson-143.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}