Best A Tree With Roots Music Podcasts (2025)

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How Do Tadpoles Turn Into Toads? Lesson 78 24:17

6d ago24:17

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Have you ever found a tadpole in the water or a toad crawling in the grass? How exactly does a tadpole grow into a toad? Here’s our trail map: What Is the Difference Between a Toad and Frog? How Are Tadpoles Born? How Do Tadpoles Grow Into Toads? How Can We Grow Into God’s Plans for Us? Episode Links: Order Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the…

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Lights, Camera, Marmot, Moose: Behind the Scenes in Wildlife TV With Peter Schriemer of Hike & Seek 30:00

11d ago30:00

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to be on TV—surrounded not by lights and makeup, but by marmots and moose? Join us for a wild behind-the-scenes adventure with Peter Schriemer, host of Hike & Seek, as he shares what it’s really like to film wildlife in unpredictable settings. From raising orphaned squirrels to dodging moose, Peter takes us int…

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How Does the Great Frigatebird Sleep While Flying? Lesson 77 27:36

13d ago27:36

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Birds might perch on a branch or hunker down in a nest to rest… but what about a bird that sleeps while flying? Here’s our trail map: How Does a Sleeping Bird Not Fall Out of a Tree? What Is the Great Frigatebird? How Does a Great Frigatebird Sleep While Flying? How Can We Filter What We Let Into Our Minds? Episode Links: Order Eryn’s book: The Nat…

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A Nature Walk Through Psalm 23 - Lesson 76 27:56

20d ago27:56

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Take a nature walk through Psalm 23! Enjoy green pastures and restful waters as you learn about sheep, bummer lambs, shepherds, and still waters. Here’s our trail map: Why Do Sheep Need Shepherds? What Is a Bummer Lamb? What Are the Still Waters in Psalm 23? How Can We Trust God and Follow His Lead? Episode Links: Order Eryn’s book: The Nature of R…

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How Fast Are Hummingbirds and Do They Ever Rest? Lesson 75 30:52

27d ago30:52

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Hummingbirds are a blur of motion as they zip from one flower to another. But do they ever stop to rest? Discover which creatures would lose or win against a race with a hummingbird, and the unique way God designed hummingbirds to do their important gardening work. Here’s our trail map: Why Do Different Birds Flap Their Wings Differently? What Crea…

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What Is Lichen and How Does It Travel in Space? Lesson 74 27:25

1M ago27:25

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel in space? You could ask an astronaut, or…lichen! Discover God’s amazing designs in this surprising space traveler! Here’s our trail map: What Is Lichen? How Is Lichen a Weather Reporter? How Did Lichen Survive Space Travel? How Did God Design Lichen to Live Well Through Rest? How Can We Rest Du…

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How Do Bighorn Sheep Climb and Balance on Cliffs? Lesson 73 29:36

1M ago29:36

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Meet the master parkour animal of the mountains: the bighorn sheep! Discover how bighorns run up steep mountains, balance on cliffs only a couple of inches wide, and find their way to safe resting places. Here’s our trail map: What Is a Bighorn Sheep? Why Do Bighorn Sheep Ram Each Other? Why and How Do Bighorn Sheep Balance on Cliffs? How Did God D…

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What Is a Fairy Shrimp and How Does Its Eggs Wait for Years to Hatch? Lesson 72 26:43

2M ago26:43

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This is no fairy tale… this is a fairy shrimp! Discover an amazing creature that makes its home in seasonal vernal ponds and whose eggs can wait for years, or even centuries, to hatch! Here’s our trail map: What Is a Vernal Pond? What Is a Fairy Shrimp? Where Do Fairy Shrimp Come From? How Did God Design Fairy Shrimp to Thrive Through Rest? How Can…

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How Do Pufferfish Puff Up? Lesson 71 23:18

2M ago23:18

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Dive into an adventure with this listener-created lesson on pufferfish! Discover this amazing balloon-of-the-sea fish and how it inflates, along with how we can inflate our hearts with God’s love. Here’s our trail map: Are All Pufferfish Spikey? Why Do Porcupine Fish Have Spikes? How Do Puffers Puff Up? What Do Pufferfish Eat? Are all Pufferfish Po…

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Why Is Nature Musical? With Music Director Sean Bohnet 24:58

2M ago24:58

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What are your favorite sounds in nature? And what is the “music of the spheres?” Music Director Sean Bohnet of the Bohnet Music Academy joins us as we discover the incredible musical world around us, and what creation’s music teaches us about God. Episode Links: Order Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabba…

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How Is a Rock Made? Rockhounding Adventures - Lesson 70 32:25

2M ago32:25

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Do you have a rock collection? Have you ever wondered how rocks are made? Discover the amazing ways God created nature to make rocks, and hear Eryn’s rockhounding adventure stories. Here’s our trail map: How Is a Rock Made? What Are Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks? What Is Rockhounding and How Can You Become a Rockhounder? What Does the…

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How Do Water Striders Walk On Water? Lesson 69 29:06

2M ago29:06

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Have you ever seen an insect scurry across the top of water? How does a water strider, fishing spider, basilisk lizard, and grebe move across water without sinking beneath it? And how did Jesus walk on water in Matthew 14? Here’s our trail map: What Is A Water Strider? What Is Water Surface Tension? How Do Water Striders Walk On Water? Do Other Cre…

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How Do Fish Breathe Underwater? The Curious Ways Creatures Breathe - Lesson 68 23:42

3M ago23:42

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How do a fish’s gills work? Can frogs breathe under water? And does a spider breathe using lungs like we do? Discover why breathing is important and the unique ways God engineered creatures to get the oxygen they need. Here’s our trail map: Why Is Breathing Important? How Do Fish Breathe Underwater? How Do Frogs Breathe Through Their Skin? How Do S…

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Tasmanian Tigers, Elephants, and Caring for God’s Creation With Dr. Gordon Wilson - Lesson 67 29:14

3M ago29:14

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What is a Tasmanian tiger, and does it still exist? What did a herd of elephants do when their human friend passed away? Dr. Gordon Wilson invites us into the stories of those who protect God’s creation and helps us understand how we can do likewise. Here’s our trail map for today: How Did One Man Help Save Elephants in Africa? What Does the Bible …

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Charging Rhinos and Playful Wombats - Nature Filmmaking With Dr. Gordon Wilson 29:23

3M ago29:23

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What would you do if you were charged by a rhino? What is it like to hold a wombat? Today we hear from biologist and filmmaker Dr. Gordon Wilson of the Riot and the Dance nature films and series. Join us for an adventure! Episode Links: Order Eryn’s book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.ama…

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What Is the Smallest Seed? The Curious Way an Orchid Grows Up - Lesson 66 29:08

3M ago29:08

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The smallest seed is the size of a speck of dust, but what plant does it come from? Discover the unique ways orchids grow from a microscopic seed to a beautiful flowering plant…with a bit of help from another species. Here’s our trail map: What Is the Smallest Seed? What Is an Orchid? How Does an Orchid Grow Up? Does an Orchid Have Leaves? How Can …

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Would God Forgive Those Who Hunted Bison to Near Extinction? Lesson 65 28:38

3M ago28:38

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There were once around 60 million American bison in North America. How did that number fall to only a few hundred? And who helped save the bison? Discover North America’s largest mammal and its remarkable comeback story. Here’s our trail map: What is a Bison and Why Do They Have Four Stomachs? What Is the Difference Between a Bison and Buffalo? Why…

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How Does An Octopus Change Color and Shape? Lesson 64 24:44

3M ago24:44

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Books and movies portray shape shifting characters, but those are fictional. Meet some true shape shifters: the octopuses. Discover how they rapidly change color and form not through fictional magic but by natural, God-engineered designs. Here’s our trail map: How Do Octopuses Change Colors? How Do Octopuses Change Shapes? What Is a Hairy Octopus? …

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How Many Brains Does an Octopus Have? Lesson 63 24:12

4M ago24:12

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Why do octopuses shoot ink out? And how many brains do they have? I’ll give you a hint…it’s more than one! These creatures might be called “aliens” by some because of their strange looks and behaviors, but they are not from another world. They are God’s wonderful creations! Here’s our trail map: What Exactly Is an Octopus? How Is an Octopus Born? H…

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Experience the Bible Through the Eyes of Animals With Author and Pastor Marty Machowski 31:26

4M ago31:26

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What might it be like to be a lizard in the temple when Jesus taught? Or a sheep in the pasture when angels appeared to the shepherds to announce Jesus’ birth? Or a squirrel in a tree watching Jesus call Lazarus from the dead? Author and pastor Marty Machowski shares the Bible’s true stories through the creative lens of nature in the Redemption Tal…

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How Do Pigeons Deliver Mail? Lesson 62 22:59

4M ago22:59

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Have you ever heard of a bird delivering mail? Learn about the amazing homing pigeons that helped save human lives during wars, and how these pigeons find their way across hundreds of miles. Here’s our trail map: Why Were Pigeons Used to Deliver Messages? What Is Magnetoreception? How Do Pigeons Find the Right Address? Do Humans Have a Homing Insti…

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Why Are Slugs Slimy? Lesson 61 29:16

4M ago29:16

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Have you ever touched a slug? Maybe it left its sticky slime on your finger. Why exactly are slugs slimy, and how does their slime help them survive? Meet one of the world’s slowest creatures, the Banana slug, on today’s episode. Here’s our trail map: Where Did the Banana Slug Get Its Name? Are Slugs Bugs? Why Are Slugs Slimy? How Does God Turn Our…

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You Are Wonderfully Made! A Very Special Episode Made by Listeners 20:01

4M ago20:01

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What better way to wrap up our Wonderfully Made series than to hear from our listeners? Tune in for this very special bonus episode and always remember: You are wonderfully made! “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Mentioned in this episode: Order Eryn's New Book, The Nature o…

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How Do Our Brains Work? Lesson 60 29:19

4M ago29:19

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What makes us smart? And how do our brains work? Is it possible for us to change our own brains? Discover all the amazing things happening inside your brain as you listen to this episode! Here’s our trail map: What Are the Parts of the Brain? How Does Our Brain Control Our Body? What Makes Us Smart? How Can We Use Our Brains How God Wants Us To? Ep…

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What Is Our Heart For? With Dr. Matthew Sleeth - Lesson 59 34:37

5M ago34:37

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Have you ever listened to or felt your heart beat? It’s an amazing sound, but what exactly is happening as our hearts beat all day, every day? Dr. Matthew Sleeth joins us to share about God’s amazing designs in the human heart. Here’s our trail map: What Is the Cardiovascular System? What Is the Heart Made Of? What Important Job Does the Heart Do? …

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The Story Of The Doctor Who Stole A Bible - With Dr. Matthew Sleeth 19:15

5M ago19:15

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Dr. Matthew Sleeth was a doctor who believed only in science… until science failed him. When science could no longer answer his deep questions, he went searching for answers elsewhere, and he found them only after stealing a Bible. Episode Links: Order Eryn’s new book, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: h…

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What Is the Code That Makes Our Bodies? Discovering DNA - Lesson 58 29:25

5M ago29:25

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Have you ever coded anything? Discover the code inside your body that is more detailed than any human-made technology! Learn how this code carefully copies itself to wonderfully build your body by God’s design. Here’s our trail map: What Is a Nucleus? What Is DNA? How Does DNA Create Our Bodies? What Is Inheritance? Resources Mentioned and used for…

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What Are We Made Of? Exploring Human Cells - Lesson 57 33:19

5M ago33:19

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What exactly are we made of? We might think of our bodies as skin, bones, and blood, but what makes our skin, bones, and blood? Today we are zooming way in and discovering the busy cities inside our tiny cells. Here’s our trail map: What Is a Cell? What Are the 3 Main Parts of a Cell? How Is a Cell Like a City With Buildings and Workers? How Does J…

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Why Doesn’t North America’s Fastest Land Animal Jump? Episode 56 28:37

5M ago28:37

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Why doesn't the fastest land animal in North America jump over a simple fence? Discover the very unique pronghorn of the American West and the people who are giving it a helping hand. Here’s our trail map: What Is a Pronghorn? How Are Pronghorn and Antelope Different? Why Don’t Pronghorn Jump? How Can We Accept Help and Help Others in Life? Episode…

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A Very Imperfect Christmas Tree Story - BONUS Episode 18:07

6M ago18:07

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After searching for a nicely shaped Christmas tree, our family decided to bring one home that represents the Colorado wilderness! Enjoy our favorite Christmas storybook, Why Christmas Tree's Aren't Perfect, and hear my kids' favorite Christmas memories. See our Ponderosa pine Christmas tree: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDXP83NRggm/ Order your copy …

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What Color Is a Polar Bear? With Biologist Jill Smith- Episode 55 35:46

6M ago35:46

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If a polar bear isn’t white, what color is it? Discover the amazing ways birds and mammals stay warm, alive, and thrive in frigid Arctic temperatures. Here’s our trail map: What Birds Did God Design to Live In the Arctic? What Mammals Did God Design to Live In the Arctic? What Color Is a Polar Bear’s Fur? How Does God’s Light Help Us Live and Thriv…

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What Caterpillar Braves the Arctic? With Biologist Jill Smith - Episode 54 34:23

6M ago34:23

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Meet the oldest living caterpillar on earth who braves the Arctic and can survive in -90 degrees Fahrenheit! On part one of our 2-part Arctic feature, discover the unique Arctic ecosystems and the plants and creatures God designed to thrive there. Here’s our trail map: Where Is the Arctic and What Is It Like? Can Plants Grow in the Arctic? What Cat…

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How Do Wood Duck Babies Survive a 60-Foot Fall? Episode 53 27:19

6M ago27:19

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How can a tiny wood duck baby survive a 60-foot fall? Discover God’s amazing design in wood ducks and what they teach us about trusting God’s voice. Here’s our trail map: How Does a Duck Keep Its Feet Warm? What Is a Wood Duck? Where Does a Wood Duck Nest? How Does a Baby Wood Duck Survive a 60-Foot Fall? How Can We Trust and Follow God’s Voice? Ep…

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Do All Monarch Butterflies Migrate? With Kayla White - Episode 52 36:13

7M ago36:13

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Monarch butterflies make an incredible migration journey. But do all monarchs take this long voyage? Monarch expert Kayla White joins us as we explore God’s design in these long-distance insects. Here’s our trail map: Why Do Monarch Butterflies Migrate? How Do Monarch Butterflies Know When to Migrate? How Do Monarch Butterflies Find Their Way? Does…

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How Did Curiosity Save The Black-footed Ferrets? Episode 51 24:47

7M ago24:47

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How did the Black-footed ferret go from being endangered, to extinct, to endangered, to extinct, and now making a comeback? Come along on this fascinating story and discover how one woman’s curiosity helped save an entire species. Here’s our trail map: What Is A Black-footed Ferret? How Did The Black-footed Ferret Almost Disappear? How Did Curiosit…

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What Lives In A Pile Of Leaves? Meet the Forest Recyclers - Episode 50 24:54

7M ago24:54

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What good is a leaf after it falls off a tree? Meet the forest recyclers who help turn old things into new life. Here’s our trail map: What Is A Duff? How Is A Forest Recycled? What Lives In A Pile Of Leaves? Why Are Decomposers Important? How Does God Restore And Make Things New? Episode Links: Order Eryn’s new book, The Nature of Rest: What the B…

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Why And How Do Leaves Change Colors? Episode 49 29:23

7M ago29:23

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Why does a tree have leaves, and if they are so important, why do leaves fall off a tree? Discover why a tree lets its leaves go and why those leaves turn many different colors before they fall off. Here’s our trail map: What Is A Forest Biome? What Are Coniferous And Deciduous Trees? What Is The Job Of A Tree Leaf? Why Do Trees Lose Their Leaves? …

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What Can We Learn From A Whale’s Earwax? With Whale Expert Nikki Farmer - Episode 48 26:31

7M ago26:31

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Do whales clean their ears? And what might a scientist learn from a whale’s earwax? Whale expert Nikki Farmer joins us as we discover God’s amazing designs in whales. Here’s our trail map: What Is A Cetacean? How Does A Whale’s Blowhole Work? How Do Whales Communicate With Each Other? What Can We Learn From A Whale’s Earwax? What Are The Two Main T…

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Can Jellyfish Live Forever? With Marine Biologist Sherri Seligson - Episode 47 48:25

8M ago48:25

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How can a creature live forever...especially one without a brain? Marine biologist Sherri Seligson joins us to explore the incredible lives of jellyfish. Here’s our trail map: What Kind Of Creature Is A Jellyfish? How Do Jellies Sting? How Does A Jelly Grow Up? What Is An Immortal Jelly? How Can We Live Forever? Episode Links: Order Eryn’s new book…

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How Is A Pearl Made? Exploring Seashells and Mollusks - Episode 46 26:29

8M ago26:29

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What do a tiny garden slug and a 50-foot giant squid have in common? They are both mollusks! Discover a fascinating group of creatures and their unique problem-solving strategies. Here’s our trail map: What Is A Mollusk? How Are Seashells Made? What Is A Bivalve? How Is A Pearl Made? Why Are Pearls Valuable? How Can God Turn Our Problems Into Somet…

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What Is a Shark’s 6th Sense? With Marine Biologist Michael Lane - Episode 45 49:56

8M ago49:56

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Can sharks ever stop swimming? And what is a shark tooth made from? Marine biologist and shark expert Michael Lane joins us to shed light on common misunderstanding about sharks. Here’s our trail map: How Are Sharks Different From Most Fish? Can Sharks Ever Stop Swimming? How Do Sharks Use Electricity? What Is A Shark’s 6th Sense? How Has God Creat…

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Giant Squid, Glowing Fish, And Creatures Of The Abyss - Episode 44 36:43

8M ago36:43

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Explore the most mysterious place on earth! To kick off our ocean series, we’re meeting a massive squid and a curious creature with a light made from bacteria. Here’s our trail map: How Much Water Is On Earth? What Is The Continental Shelf? What Are The Four Ocean Zones And What Live In Them? Are Giant Squids Real? How do Anglerfish Light Up? What’…

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How Do Animals See In The Dark? Creature Night Vision - Episode 43 22:39

9M ago22:39

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How do wolves, mountain lions, porcupines, and other animals see in the dark? Discover God’s amazing design of night vision. Here’s our trail map: What Are Nocturnal and Crepuscular Animals? What Animals Have Night Vision? How Does Night Vision Work? How Does God Help Us See Clearly In The Dark? Episode Links: Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly tri…

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Why Are Cicadas So Loud? With Biologist Jill Smith - Episode 42 32:16

9M ago32:16

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What is a cicada and why do they make so much noise? Biologist and cicada expert Jill Smith joins us to share about these amazing opera singers in nature! Here’s our trail map: What Is A Cicada? How Do Cicadas Grow Up? Why Were There So Many Cicadas This Year? Why Are Cicadas So Loud? How Can We Wait Well On God’s Timing? Episode Links: Nat Theo Sh…

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How Do Prairie Dogs Use A Secret Language? Episode 41 28:32

10M ago28:32

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Discover the amazing secret language of prairie dogs. Prairie dogs have one of the most detailed ways of communicating among animals. Learn what they might be saying on today’s episode. Here’s our trail map: What Is A Prairie? Are Prairie Dogs…Dogs? What Is A Keystone Species? What Is A Prairie Dog Town? How Do Prairie Dogs Use A Secret Language? H…

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Why Are Bats Great Gardeners? Episode 40 26:09

10M ago26:09

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Bats are misunderstood, which is one reason they are disappearing. Discover why bats are very important for our gardens, crops, and food, and how we can protect these amazing creatures God made. Here’s our trail map: What Are Micro Bats and Macro Bats? How Are Bat Babies Born? What Can Bats Teach Us About Friendship? How Are Bats Great Gardeners? W…

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Are Bats Blind? Episode 39 23:05

11M ago23:05

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Have you ever heard anyone say someone or something is “blind as a bat?” Are bats really blind? Discover these unique and fascinating flying mammals! Here’s our trail map: Is a Bat A Bird? Why Do Bats Hang Upside Down? Are Bats Blind? What Is Echolocation? How Can We Send Out Signals To Hear From God? Episode Links: Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through …

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How Do Spiders Make Webs? Episode 38 27:03

11M ago27:03

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How do spiders make silk, spin webs, and…fly?! Discover amazing arachnid engineers in nature. Here’s our trail map: Are Spiders Insects or Bugs? Why Do Spiders Make Silk and Webs? Can Spiders Fly? How Do Spiders Make Silk and Webs? How Can God Use Our Small Gifts to Do Big Amazing Things? Episode Links: Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd…

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Why Are Dart Frogs Poisonous? Episode 37 23:42

12M ago23:42

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When God created dart frogs, He splashed the jungle in color! Discover these amazing...and deadly...creatures. Here’s our trail map for today: What Is a Poison Dart Frog? Why Are Dart Frogs Poisonous? Are Poison Frogs Used to Make Darts? How Do Dart Frogs Get Their Poison? How Can We Guard Our Hearts and Minds Against Harmful Things? Episode Links:…

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Why Are Foxes So Sneaky? Episode 36 22:41

12M ago22:41

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Foxes are like the ninjas and escape artists of the wild, but why are they so sneaky? Here’s our trail map: What Is A Fox? Where Do Foxes Live? Are Foxes Playful? Why Are Foxes So Sneaky? How Do We Create a Good Reputation With Others? Episode Links: Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/ Access full Episode…

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