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Every Wise Woman Builds Her House

Proverbs 14:1 "Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucket it down with her hands."

God has made women to be the cultivaters and keepers of home. A wise woman will establish her home on biblical principles that bring glory to her Lord. But what foundations should we build upon? 

Join me as I discuss the importance of building our homes on foundations of love, trust, joy, peace, and hospitality.

 

Scriptures Referenced:

Proverbs 14:1; 31:11

Romans 12:13

Philippians 4:4

Titus 2:4

James 1:5

I Peter 5:7

 

Resources Referenced:

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Missionary Monday: Visit Ghana with Patty Sommer

Welcome to the second episode in the 2025 Missionary Monday series. We will travel around the world experiencing other cultures and peoples as we hear from missionaries. God is at work in this world! We can have a part in that work!

Missionary Patty Sommer joins us to share what her life is like living in Ghana, West Africa. The Sommers have been in the country church planting for over two decades. While planting churches and traning national pastors, they also are involved in literary work.

She talks about raising children on the mission field, navitaging the years of children crossing into adulthood, trusting the Lord, and how we can be all that God desires us to be as we go through different seasons of life.

As a part of NHC Family, these episodes are great to listen to with your spouse and children! 

 

Watch the Interview on the NHC YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/OGnhbireXcI

 

Resources Referenced:

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Setting Ourselves Up For Future Health Success

There are different stages in the life of a woman. While I'm still in the reproductive years, I know the perimenopause/menopause stage is on the horizon. As I learn about how God created the female body, I am fascinated! The later season of womanhood can be one that women approach with fear and dread, but do we have to?

While reading Hormone Repair Manual by Dr. Lara Briden, I gleaned so much information on that coming season of life as well as things I can do today to set myself for future health success.

Join me as I discuss the importance of...

• Nervous System Regulation
• Exercising, Stregnth Building, and Getting Outside
• Getting Sunshine
• Nourishing Your Body with Whole Foods
• Prioritizing Good Sleep

 

Resources Referenced:

• Hormone Repair Manual by Lara Briden
• Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden
• A Christian Woman's Guide to Health and Hormones by Sarah Boots
• Color Analysis: Use this link for 10% off

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Hymns for the Heart: It Is Well

Whaterver my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.

Years ago I heard the story behind the writing of this hymn. Having my eyes opened to the heartbreaking circumstances that led to the writing of this beautiful hymn would change me. I realized that there is rich depth to the hymns we sing in worship. This changed how I worshipped the Lord through song. I began to see God's character shining through hymns I had sung since my childhood. 

Join me as we glean truth and encouragement from this beloved hymn of the faith.

 

Resources Referenced:

• Great Hymns for Growing Hearts by Brettnay Brazzell
• Great Hymns for Growing Hearts Book and CD Bundle
• New Mercies Music Peaceful Hymns CD
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The Role of Stories in Teaching Your Children Eternal Truths with Nathaniel Brown

There is nothing like a good story. The way it draws you in, captivates you, and leaves you thinking is an experience that young and old alike delight in! 

God is the master storyteller. We know that because He wrote the Bible and filled it with stories. Jesus demonstrated this as He time and again used stories to teach eternal truths. 

Simeon and I interview our friend, Nathaniel Brown author of The Christian Storyteller. He shares how God has used stories to impact his own life, and how he, as a father, incorporates storytelling into how he instructs his children.

We discuss...

• Why Christian parents should be storytellers
• How we can use stories for eternal purposes in the hearts of our children
• Why it is important for families to spend time reading Bible stories together
• How using stories can be more effective than lecturing a child
• How a parent can practially being using storytelling to instruct their children

 

Resources Referenced:

• The Christian Storyteller by Nathaniel Brown
• Exempla Podcast
• Watch this interview on the NHC YouTube Channel

 

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How Motherhood Transformed My Walk with God with Kim Shadday

"Just as much as our kids are dependent upon us, we are dependent upon the Lord."

 

Kim Shadday has years of experience as a mother and as a biblical counselor. She joins me in this episode to share her journey of spiritual growth and how motherhood transformed her walk with God. Through the different seasons that motherhood brings, God taught Kim more about who He was and how she could reflect His character to her children. 

 

We walk through the seasons of...

• Infancy: Learning to Trust and Rely on God
• Toddler Years: Patience in the Chaos
• Elementary Years: Consistency and Repetition
• Junior High: Grace and Gratitude
• High School: Stregthening Relationships and Trust
• Young Adulthood: Season of Transition

May this conversation encourage you in your mom walk with God!

 

Scriptures Referenced: Deut. 6:1-9 Psalm 139:7; 32:8; 143:10 Prov 22:6; 3:5-6 John 13:15 Rom 12:10; 14:12 II Cor 3:18 Gal 6:9 Eph 3:7 Phil 4:13; 1:6 James 1:17; 5:11 II Peter 2:9 I John 4:10

 

Resources Referenced:

• Kim Shadday Biblical Counselor on Facebook
• Watch this interview on the NHC YouTube Channel
• Mother's Day Special: Use code MAMA to save 20% at www.nohighercalling.org/shop 

 

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Missionary Monday: Visit Chile with Lori Holt

Missionary Lori Holt shares about her life serving the Lord in Chile, Latin America. You'll learn many unique facts about this beautiful part of the world.

The Holts have served the Lord in this part of the world for just over two decades. Their experience gives us great insight into preparing for longevity in our service to the Lord.

 

Resources Referenced:

Find out more about the Holt's Ministry: https://connectchile.org/ 

Watch this interview on the NHC YouTube Channel

 

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When Grief Strikes a Second Time: The Journey of Our Second Miscarriage

There are times in life where we have to cling to the goodness of the Lord lest we drown under the waves of sorrow and loss. Our family has recently been in that season as we walked through our second miscarriage. I share the story of our grief, but my prayer is that hope shines brightly through all the darkness. God is always, only good- even when our hearts are breaking. "I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living."

 

Scriptures Referenced:

Psalm 27:13

Lamentations 3:19-24

II Corinthians 1:4

I Thessalonians 4:13

 

Resources Referenced:

• NHC Podcast: All Things for Our Good
• NHC Podcast: Pregnancy After Miscarriage

 

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Hymns for the Heart: God Leads Us Along

In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet, God leads His dear children along;

As we continue through our book study of Great Hymns for Growing Hearts, we come to the hymn God Leads Us Along. This is a beautiful hymn that reminds us of truths we learn about our great Shepherd in Psalm 23. Whether we go through the waters, floods, or fire, God promises to lead us. We can find peace and rest in Him through all the seasons life brings.

 

Scriptures Referenced:

Psalm 23

Daniel 3:17-18

Acts 5:29

Romans 8:28

II Corinthians 2:9

 

Resources Referenced:

• Great Hymns for Growing Hearts by Brettnay Brazzell
• Great Hymns for Growing Hearts Book and CD Bundle
• New Mercies Music Peaceful Hymns CD
• Mother's Day Special: Use code MAMA to save 20% at www.nohighercalling.org/shop 

 

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Balancing Homemaking and Homeschooling

Being a homemaker and a homeschool mama leaves a woman with quite a bit to juggle. How can we get through academic tasks while also keeping up with the laundry and getting a healthy dinner on the table? I've been asked that question (and similar versions of that question) before, and I get it! I've asked the same thing during different stages of life. 

Join me as I share lessons God has taught me in a busy season of homemaking and homeschooling!

We chat about...

• Starting the day before your kids (getting your priorities in order through time in God's Word and prayer)
• Preparing the night before
• Planning for margin
• Using pockets of time wisely
• Simplifying
• Being consistent with housework
• Embracing a need for rest

 

Resources Referenced:

• Time Saving Mom by Crystal Paine
• YouTube: What We Love About the Good and the Beautiful Math
• YouTube: Gather Round Geography Units
• YouTube: Gather Round Homeschool
• NHC Podcast: Embracing a Season of Home
• NHC Family Podcast: Developing a Biblical Vision for Your Family
• NHC Family Podcast: Crafting a Family Culture
• IG: Sarah Boots from @faithfulandflourishing
• IG: Elisabeth Beam from @balancingbeams
• Mother's Day Special: Use code MAMA to save 20% at www.nohighercalling.org/shop 

 

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