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God has given me a passion for motherhood and homemaking. From that passion, a ministry has birthed- No Higher Calling. There is no higher calling on my life than to be wife to Simeon and mama to my littles. Join with me on my motherhood journey as I seek to encourage moms and point them to Christ.
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8 hours ago
8 hours ago
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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7 days ago
7 days ago
"Just as much as our kids are dependent upon us, we are dependent upon the Lord."
- 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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Sunday May 04, 2025
Sunday May 04, 2025
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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Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
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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Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
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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Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
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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Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
So often I get asked, "How do you balance homemaking while having littles?" I'll be honest, it's not always easy, but through my journey of motherhood, God has taught me so much. I share some spiritual and practical lessons that have helped me to find and keep balance in these areas.
We discuss things such as:
-Taking care of your soul
-Keeping the joy of the Lord as your strength
-Establishing priorities
-Determining the essentials
-Involving your children
-Establishing a daily rest time
Scriptures Referenced:
Deuteronomy 33:25
Nehemiah 8:10
Psalm 19:7
John 10:10
James 1:5
Resources Referenced:
Mother's Day Special: Use code MAMA to save 20% at www.nohighercalling.org/shop
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Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
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 Jessica Curtis shares about her life serving the Lord in Malawi, Africa. God has had the Curtis family on a unique journey as they've given their lives in service to Him. From Ukraine, to the US, to Africa, they have followed God as He's led them. You will be encouraged to hear how God is working through their ministry and how God has used their time in Africa to remind Jessica to encourage herself in the Lord.
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/mWQj2Lulj78
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Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers." -Charles W. Eliot, President of Harvard
It is no secret that I love books! Reading is a huge part of the atmosphere of our home and our family culture. In this episode, we chat about why it is so important to develop a love for reading in your home. One of the best ways to do this is to collect a home library. I share where to find books worth buying and how to build a home library on a budget.
Resources Referenced:
The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah MacKenzie
Give Your Child the World by Jamie C. Martin
Honey for a Child's Heart by Gladys Hunt
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Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Join me as I share the books that I've been reading in 2025!
1. New Testament Marriage by Scott Pualey
2. Safeguards by Julie Lowe
3. Habits by Charlotte Mason
4. Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou
5. Seasons of a Mother's Heart by Sally Clarkson
6. Every Home a Foundation by Phylicia Masonheimer
7. A Healthier Home by Shawna Holman
8. George Washington Carver by Janet & Geoff Benge
9. Boy Mom by Monica Swanson
10. The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart
11. Gospel Mom by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler
12. The Christian Storyteller by Nathaniel Brown
13. Eric Liddell by Janet & Geoff Benge
Resources Referenced:
NHC Blog: 2025 Reading Challenge (Quarter 1)
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