No Higher Calling

In this special listener Q&A episode, we’re diving into your homeschooling questions—from getting started and choosing curriculum to creating a peaceful home rhythm and managing the everyday challenges of teaching multiple children.

We’ll talk about everything from screens, read-aloud favorites, and funny homeschooling moments to schedules, routines, unit studies, memorization, music practice, and finding the right balance between consistency and flexibility. Whether you’re a brand-new homeschool mom or a seasoned homeschooler looking for encouragement and fresh ideas, this episode is filled with practical wisdom, simple solutions, and reminders that you don’t have to do everything to homeschool well.

Join us as we answer your questions and encourage you in the beautiful, meaningful work of homeschooling.

 

Resources Referenced:

• Children of Character Cards https://nohighercalling.org/shop/family-resources/children-of-character/ 
• Podcast: Being a TV Free Family 
• https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ems7c-1656c8d  
• World Watch News: https://app.worldwatch.news/pages/referral?referral_code=DBgHDaDHgeBeiD 
• YouTube: Our Daily Homeschool Rhythm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEnHHmA6Tk4 
• YouTube: Morning Moments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KfxOIqyLqE 
• Podcast: Balance Between Homemaking & Homeschooling https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wx2ux-1731e51
• Podcast: Homeschooling with Toddlers and Babies https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-67hvu-14078cf
• Podcast: Homeschooling in the Little Years https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-y2tr7-161f21b

 

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Motherhood can be beautiful, but it can sometimes feel lonely. In this episode, we talk about practical ways to cultivate meaningful connection, including being the kind of friend you hope to find, investing in relationships within your local church, thinking creatively about opportunities for community, and being willing to say yes when invitations arise. Most importantly, we remember that in every season, our truest Friend is Christ, who never leaves us alone.

 

Resources Referenced:

• Children of Character Cards https://nohighercalling.org/shop/family-resources/children-of-character/ 
• Subscribe to the NHC Email www.nohighercalling.org 

 

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II Cor 1:4 "Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God."

 

In this episode, we explore the biblical meaning of comfort through 2 Corinthians 1:4 and discover that God's comfort is far more than sympathy—it is His strength, encouragement, and presence coming alongside us in our trials. We discuss how the comfort we receive from God equips us to bear one another's burdens, fulfilling the law of Christ by actively helping others carry their struggles. Ultimately, God's grace in our suffering is not meant to make us comfortable, but to make us comforters, reminding us that it's hard to doubt God when His people keep showing up.

 

Resources Referenced:

• Children of Character Cards https://nohighercalling.org/shop/family-resources/children-of-character/ 

 

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God answered so many prayers throughout the birth of our precious Caspian Essex! We are thankful to have him on the outisde, and he has fit so beautifully into our family. In this episode, I share the details of his birth story.

 

Resources Referenced:

• Children of Character Cards https://nohighercalling.org/shop/family-resources/children-of-character/ 

 

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In this episode, we explore Mother Culture—the intentional care of a mother’s mind, heart, and soul—and how it shapes the atmosphere of the home. Rooted in Charlotte Mason’s philosophy and expanded by Karen Andreola, this idea reminds us that what a mother is, her children will naturally receive.

We emphasize that true soul nourishment must be grounded first in a faithful, obedient relationship with the Lord. Time in God’s Word is not optional—it is the foundation. From that place, mothers can be refreshed and strengthened through good books, beauty, rest, and meaningful daily rhythms.

Rather than a luxury, Mother Culture becomes a way to live with intention—allowing mothers to serve their families with joy, cultivate a life-giving home, and faithfully pour out what the Lord is first pouring into them.

 

Watch the Interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rrg2Z43sNd0 

 

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Join me as I share about the books I've been reading in Quarter 2.

• Specters in the Glass House by Jamie Jo Wright
• An Accidental Life by Pamela Binnings Ewen
• In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer
• For a Lifetime by Gabrielle Meyer
• Across the Ages by Gabrielle Meyer
• Every Hour Until Then by Gabrielle Meyer
• Through Each Tomorrow by Gabrielle Meyer
• Into a Golden Era by Gabrielle Meyer
• The Green Ember by S. D. Smith
• The Fifth Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
• Grounded in Grace by Jonathan Holmes
• On Magic and Miracles by Marian A. Jacobs
• Ember Falls by S. D. Smith
• A Castaway in Cornwall by Julie Klassen
• Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz
• The Doctor of Hiroshima by Dr. Michihiko Hachiya
• The 5AM Club by Robin Sharma
• After the Funeral by Agatha Christie
• The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1 by Beth Brower
• Overwhelmed Mom by Jamie Erickson
• Come on Home by Jessica Smartt
• Raising Worry-Free Girls by Sissy Goff
• I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
• Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan
• Generation AI by Matt Britton

Resources Referenced:

• Book Links! https://nohighercalling.org/2026-book-challenge-quarter-2/
• Great Hymns for Growing Hearts by Brettnay Brazzell https://nohighercalling.org/shop/devotional/ghgh/ 

 

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In this episode, we’re talking about how homeschooling doesn’t have to look like traditional school at home. From a 4-day school week and being done by lunch, to skipping written tests and learning multiple ages together, we share the freedom and flexibility that homeschooling can offer. We also discuss moving at your child’s pace, avoiding rigid curriculum expectations, and creating a homeschool rhythm that truly fits your family’s unique needs and values.

Homeschooling can be exactly what your family needs it to be- and that is a beautiful freedom!

 

Resources Referenced:

• NHC YouTube: Our Daily Homeschool Rhythm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEnHHmA6Tk4&t=2s 
• Children of Character Cards https://nohighercalling.org/shop/family-resources/children-of-character/ 

 

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Join me as I share my break-making journey as a homemaker. From yeast breads to delving into sourdough, I have loved learning tips and tricks for feeding my family delicious, nutrient-dense homemade breads.

 

Resources Referenced:

• Bread Making Favorites & Cookbooks Referenced: https://amzn.to/4uAvmj3 
• Favorite Bread Recipes https://nohighercalling.org/category/recipe/ 
• YouTube: Sourdough for Beginners with Erin Bates Paine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi84RRL7sWg&t=205s 
• YouTube: Azure Standard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU0iITdDvDc 
• Great Hymns for Growing Hearts by Brettnay Brazzell https://nohighercalling.org/shop/devotional/ghgh/ 

 

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Jamie Mock, homeschool mom of one graduate and two highschoolers, joins me to discuss homeschooling in the teenage years. 

We discuss...

• The most rewarding part of homeschooling teens
• How to lay a foundation for a strong relationship with your teen
• How the approach to teaching changes as children mature
• How to lean into your teen's interests in education
• How to encourage independence

 

Resources Referenced:

• Watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/7tTa2dSsKa8 
• Great Hymns for Growing Hearts by Brettnay Brazzell https://nohighercalling.org/shop/devotional/ghgh/ 

 

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Sometimes, there are pain points in life. One of those for me as a busy, homeschool mama was lunch. We try to finish all of our school day prior to lunch (which I love), but that means that we race into lunch time. I needed a plan to help keep lunch easy and quick to get on the table. Insert the lunch matrix! Giving some thought to what we'll eat ahead of time helps me to serve my family healthy, whole foods with minimal lunch prep.

 

Resources Referenced:

• Great Hymns for Growing Hearts by Brettnay Brazzell https://nohighercalling.org/shop/devotional/ghgh/ 

 

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