From Genesis to Giraffes

From Genesis to Giraffes

By: Tyler Stinchcomb

Language: en

Categories: Religion, Spirituality, Christianity, Science, Natural

Host Tyler Stinchcomb talks animals and the bible, mixing Christianity with his zoology background. Each episode he focuses on an animal mentioned in the bible, discussing the verses in which it is referenced, what makes it unique from a zoological perspective, and what we can learn from it as a Christian. Joined by several guests throughout the time, learn more about creation and how creative and wonderful our God is!

Episodes

Small but Wise (PART 3): The Locust
Oct 27, 2025

Host Tyler continues a small but wise mini series about...well...small but wise animals! Four wise animals are mentioned in Proverbs 30, and today's episode is about the locust. Learn some fun facts of what a locust is, the difference between a grasshopper and a locust and what we can learn from them as they are mentioned over 30 times in the Bible!

For questions email: christianzookeeper@gmail.com

Instagram: @from_genesis_2_giraffes

Duration: 00:18:31
Small but Wise (PART 2): The Ant
Oct 13, 2025

Host Tyler continues a small but wise mini series about...well...small but wise animals! Four wise animals are mentioned in Proverbs 30, and today's episode the ant. Learn some fun facts about ants, why they are in the Bible and what we can learn from them!

For questions email: christianzookeeper@gmail.com

Instagram: @from_genesis_2_giraffes

Duration: 00:14:54
Small but Wise (PART 1): The Hyrax
Sep 29, 2025

Host Tyler starts a small mini series about four animals mentioned in Proverbs that are small, but wise. Learn about what a hyrax is, what we can learn from them, how they are related to elephants, and why elephants are not in the Bible but a small obscure animal like a hyrax is.

Duration: 00:21:30
Whale or Fish?
Sep 15, 2025

We're BACK! Host Tyler Stinchcomb is back discussing all things animals and the Bible with a new episode about the creature that swallowed Jonah. Was it a whale? A fish? A mysterious creature? or just some big metaphor? Listen as Tyler recounts swimming with whale sharks and more in this new episode of From Genesis to Giraffes! New episodes coming biweekly!

Duration: 00:19:44
Leopards
Feb 10, 2025

The very first episode of From Genesis to Giraffes is out now! Join host Tyler Stinchcomb as he discusses the biology of leopards, what makes them unique, when are they mentioned in the Bible, and what can we learn from these awe-inspiring animals designed by our creator!

Duration: 00:35:17
BONUS Episode - Puma concolor
Dec 27, 2024

For this last bonus episode for the Christian Zookeeper, host Tyler Stinchcomb is joined with Ava Carver who talks all things pumas, from why they need help to what we should do if we come across one in the wild. Be on the look out for more on this feed come 2025 and be sure to follow us and write a review!

Duration: 00:23:13
BONUS Episode - Costa Rica
Dec 09, 2024

The third bonus episode features best friend Ben Wells along with host Tyler Stinchcomb as he recaps his summer trip to Costa Rica as part of his masters program. Hear about his travel to get there, howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, and leatherback sea turtles!

Duration: 00:39:31
BONUS Episode - Snow Leopards
Nov 24, 2024

This second bonus episode is all about snow leopard conservation with conservation expert Joel Vanderkamp from the Niabi Zoo, its an archived episode republished for today!

Duration: 00:15:57
BONUS Episode - Freshwater Mussels
Nov 18, 2024

Get ready for the first of a few BONUS EPISODES coming out for the first season of Christian Zookeeper. The podcast is transitioning to From Genesis to Giraffes, but enjoy an episode learning about crazy mussel names, their weird reproductive cycle, and what makes them unique!

Duration: 00:21:13
It's a Wrap...for now
Apr 22, 2024

In this last episode of the 7 episodes series, host Tyler sits down again with fiancee Andrea to discuss the last couple episodes, what this process has meant to him, a Q&A session led by Andrea, and a little tangent about the best little meerkat in the world.

Duration: 00:39:25
The Conservation Episode
Apr 15, 2024

This week's episode host Tyler sits down with his fiancee Andrea and they take you through what zoos are doing to save animals out in the wild and they touch on golden lion tamarins, bottlenose dolphins, and Amur leopards.

Duration: 00:24:07
The Chimpanzee Episode
Apr 08, 2024

In episode 5, host Tyler talks with zookeeper Taylor Morgan about their mutual love for chimpanzees, animal tattoos, and the ups and downs of zookeeping.

Duration: 00:43:36
Faith in the Workplace
Apr 01, 2024

In this fourth episode, host Tyler steps back from focusing on zoos and discusses with his brother Michael Stinchcomb about faith in the workplace, how to work for the Lord, and how to share your testimony with others.

Duration: 00:36:08
The Importance of Zoos
Mar 25, 2024

In this third episode, Tyler talks with longtime friend Ezer Gill about his time at the Miami Zoo, why zoos are important, why chimpanzees are dangerous, why elephants are boring and how it is important to research zoos before you visit them.

Duration: 00:46:01
The Solo Episode
Mar 18, 2024

For this second episode host Tyler goes solo talking about his testimony and his journey of getting to become a full-time zookeeper.

Duration: 00:20:49
The Solo Episode
Mar 18, 2024

Episode 2 of this series is host Tyler alone discussing his testimony and how his journey into zookeeping begun.

Duration: 00:21:01
The Honor of Connection
Mar 18, 2024

This first episode host Tyler talks with friend Andrew McFerrin about what it is like working with animals as a christian, what that has meant to both of them, as well as why giraffes are stubborn.

Duration: 00:47:48