{"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 Salmon Swim Upstream? Lesson 131","slug":"why-do-salmon-swim-upstream-lesson-131","published_at":"2026-06-09T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nat-theo-nature-lessons-rooted-in-the-bible-6265618/why-do-salmon-swim-upstream-lesson-131","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/100ea2de-129d-4109-8f2a-2ad963c50a8c.mp3","summary":"How do salmon journey from a freshwater river to the saltwater ocean? And after years at sea, how do they find their way home to the exact river where they hatched? Discover how God designed salmon just right for their incredible adventure. Here’s our trail map: Where Do Salmon Live? How Do Salmon Live In Both Fresh and Salt Water? Why Do Salmon Swim Upstream? Where Is Our True Home? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-salmon-swim-upstream/ Related Lessons to listen to next: How Do Fish Breathe Underwater? The Curious Ways Creatures Breathe - Lesson 68: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0fc09da4-deab-42ce-9e57-2a2d5e9a2d8c/ How Does God Water All the Plants and Animals? Lesson 110: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/01e9495f-489d-46cf-9c58-e0be1b6084f3/ 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: Discover God’s designs in crabs and other ocean creatures with Apologia’s Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-course-set/ Explore all of Apologia’s award-winning curriculum and courses: https://www.apologia.com/ Nat Th…","meta_description":"How do salmon journey from a freshwater river to the saltwater ocean? And after years at sea, how do they find their way home to the exact river where the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1670,"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-do-salmon-swim-upstream-lesson-131/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-do-salmon-swim-upstream-lesson-131.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}