Does a Woodpecker’s Tongue Wrap Around Its Brain? Lesson 119
From Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible by Eryn Lynum
March 17, 2026 · 28 min · Season 1 · Episode 137
About this episode
This episode explores the unique design of woodpeckers and their spiritual lessons related to Jesus and sin.
Is it true that a woodpecker’s tongue wraps around its brain? Discover the amazing ways God designed woodpeckers as avian acrobats and what they teach us about Jesus taking the impact of our sins. Here’s our trail map: Why Do Woodpeckers Peck On Trees? Does a Woodpecker’s Tongue Wrap Around Its Brain? Do Woodpeckers Hurt Trees? How Does God Shield Us From Harm? Related Lessons to listen to next: How Do Wood Duck Babies Survive a 60-Foot Fall? Lesson 53: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7df63827-a6cc-4e50-a3f2-4afee0e19933/ Why Is Nature Musical?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/076641d2-bf3c-4eaf-b810-ef1f1b256e65/ 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: Save 20% and get a FREE speaker using code Nat20 at https://www.sherwoodkids.com/nat20 (offer…
People in this episode
Host: Eryn Lynum
Topics covered
- woodpeckers
- God's design
- nature lessons
- spirituality
- parenting
Keywords
- woodpecker
- tongue
- design
- spiritual lessons
- nature
Sponsors
Sherwood Kids
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Master Books
Books & works: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation, 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting
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