{"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 Do Dung Beetles Roll Piles of Poop? Lesson 116","slug":"why-do-dung-beetles-roll-piles-of-poop-lesson-116","published_at":"2026-02-24T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nat-theo-nature-lessons-rooted-in-the-bible-6265618/why-do-dung-beetles-roll-piles-of-poop-lesson-116","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nat-theo-nature-lessons-rooted-in-the-bible-6265618","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/nattheolessons","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8b0604f1-c574-41d3-8088-8844b2a19577.mp3","summary":"Dung beetles do more than roll poop—they roll it straight while walking backward in the dark. How? Meet the scientists who answered that question—using beetles, moonlight, and tiny cardboard hats. Here’s our trail map: Why Do Dung Beetles Roll Piles of Poop? Why Do Dung Beetles Collect Dung? How Is a Dung Beetle Like a Tiny Beetle Astronomer? How Can We Use God’s Word to Find Our Way? 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 books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/ Save 20% and get a FREE speaker using code Nat20 at https://www.sherwoodkids.com/nat20 (offer valid through March 31, 2026) Subscribe to the Ginger Hubbard podcast for biblical parenting advice and encouragement: https://www.gingerhubbard.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 Dung Beetle Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/why-do-dung-beetles-roll-piles-of-poop/ Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.” John 16:13 (NIV) “Your word is like a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105…","meta_description":"Dung beetles do more than roll poop—they roll it straight while walking backward in the dark. How? 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