{"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":"Why Did God Make Mosquitoes? Lesson 129","slug":"why-did-god-make-mosquitoes-lesson-129","published_at":"2026-05-26T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nat-theo-nature-lessons-rooted-in-the-bible-6265618/why-did-god-make-mosquitoes-lesson-129","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/f5ee174c-95fa-42ea-a703-f47dcf3ffffd.mp3","summary":"Why in the world did God make mosquitoes? Let’s look past the itch and glimpse God’s good designs and purpose in an insect with a biteful reputation. Here’s our trail map: How Are Mosquitoes Born? Why Do Mosquitoes Suck Blood? Why Did God Make Mosquitoes? How Do Mosquitoes Show Us God’s Goodness? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-did-god-make-mosquitoes/ Related Lessons to listen to next: How Do Water Striders Walk On Water? Lesson 69: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ce7200f3-9322-46b6-bdc5-f6355f73de07/ Are Bats Blind? Episode 39: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/56235373-ab56-4920-aeaf-29af9b2f2a7a/ Why Are Bats Great Gardeners? Episode 40: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e2851257-6ed1-477e-bd47-2321e54de717/ Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wonder-Leads-Adventure-Wonderful/dp/1645076210 Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Marvel-Devotions-Exploring-Creation/dp/0800748506 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: Bugs: Big & Small, God Made Them All: https://www.masterbooks.com/bugs 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://ctcma…","meta_description":"Why in the world did God make mosquitoes? Let’s look past the itch and glimpse God’s good designs and purpose in an insect with a biteful reputation. Here…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1639,"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/why-did-god-make-mosquitoes-lesson-129/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/why-did-god-make-mosquitoes-lesson-129.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}