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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.
Episodes
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Proverbs 12:15 "he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise." God has been so good to bless my life with Denise Palmer, my spiritual mentor. She has been a continual source of godly wisdom and counsel for me. I wish that every woman could have a Denise!
We polled asking women what they'd like to ask if they had a spiritual mentor to turn to for biblical wisdom. We received many questions, but we narrowed it down to a few that we hear quite often from women. Denise shares that the source of answers for all of our questions is God, but she seeks to guide our thinking towards biblical principles from a standpoint of one with experience.
We address the topics of
-The empty nest season
-How much should husbands help in the home?
-One thing Denise is thankful she did as a mom, and one thing she wishes she would've done differently
Resources:
NHC Podcast- Too Much TV?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-84-too-much-tv/id1547126864?i=1000563976777
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Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Feminism has invaded everything. Education, media, culture, and even the church. If we are going to biblical women, women of the Bible, we need to know what God says about our role and purpose.
My mentor, Denise Palmer, joins me to share her past experiences with feminist thinking and how God used His Word to change her heart and mind. We dig into the foundational tenets of the feminist movement, some of which we can appreciate. I am thankful that women have the right to vote, to be educated, etc. But as first wave feminism moved into the second and third wave, we see worldly ideology taking control. Now, we see a movement that is seeking to take a wrecking ball to the order God has designed, and "rebuild" it in a way that is in accordance with man's [humankind's] thinking.
As women who seek to know truth and live it out in our lives, what can we do to uphold God's order in spite of the opposing culture? We seek to answer this from the truth we find in the Bible.
Scripture Referenced:
Genesis 3:16
Jeremiah 17:9-10
II Corinthians 10:5
Resources:
Eve in Exile by Rebekah Merkle
Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan Ferrer
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Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
During our time in the States, I had the privilege of managing a Facebook mom group for ladies in my community. One of the highlights of being an admin of that group was our Mom's Night Out events. Every other month, I would get with the other group admins, and we would host a fun evening for our mom friends. Each one was a bit different as they spanned over the past 5 years, but all were such a wonderful evening of refreshment and encouragement.
Don't let it be something that feels so daunting that you push it off! "The purpose of hosting is not to impress, it is to bless." There are many ways to make this a simple, yet fun venture. Not only will the evening refresh you in your motherhood, but it is also a great opportunity to share the gospel with other mom's in your circle.
In this episode, I share some tips on how to plan and host a mom's night out.
-Thinking through location
-Sending invitations
-Planning food, activities, etc
-Keeping the fellowship focused on Christ
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Saturday Mar 04, 2023
Saturday Mar 04, 2023
Our family has had quite the major life transition. On Wednesday, January 25th, our family of 6 began our journey from cold east Tennessee to beautiful, sunny Sydney, Australia. So many of you have prayed for us along the way, and I wanted to share some of the miraculous ways that God answered very specific requests.
To everyone who has prayed for us, given financially, sent us encouraging messages, etc- THANK YOU! We could not be more grateful!
Subscribe to the No Higher Calling YouTube channel and see a video glimpse into our journey: https://youtu.be/dqa7wH4k-xQ
Follow our ministry at www.brazzellstoaustralia.com
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
The more I speak with other women, the more I realize that we all have a desire for personal connection. God created us for community, for friendships that strengthen and encourage us. We want to cultivate relationships, but we often don't know where to begin. How does one "find their tribe"?
In this episode, I share my personal struggle with this and how God used my search for mom friends to grow me. Brettnay from a decade ago wouldn't recognize the Brettnay today. God asked me to step out of my comfort zone, and He used that to radically change my life. The reward has been some of the most precious friendships.
Scriptures Referenced:
Psalm 37:4; 90:9
Proverbs 18:24; 27:17
Luke 22:32-34
Hebrews 10:24-25
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Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Because the Lord is our Shepherd, we can say with complete confidence, "I shall not want."
Is Christ enough in your life? In Him, there is no lack or deficiency. He is sufficient, and He fills every void in our heart. The more we come to know the heart of our Shepherd, the more we find all we need in the person of Jesus Christ.
We continue our study of Psalm 23 diving into the phrase "I shall not want." Four little words, yet packed with rich truth!
Scriptures Referenced:
Psalm 23; 68:19; 121:4
Resources:
A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W Phillip Keller: https://amzn.to/3CJZGid
The Heart of the Shepherd by Stephen Chappell: https://amzn.to/3Sh6B8R
If you do not know Christ as your Shepherd, email me at nohighercallingpodcast@gmail.com. I'd love nothing more than to share how Jesus Christ can be your Savior.
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Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
"Don't trade any secret sin for the joy of walking in unbroken intimacy with Jesus Christ."
Simeon joins me in this episode to tackle a delicate topic- marriage purity. Purity is often equated with virginity; therefore, we think we can tic the box when we make it to our wedding day. Purity is much more than saving sex for marriage. It is a call to holiness and godliness in each area of our being- body, soul and spirit. We discuss several areas where Christian couples must stand guard against Satan's attacks and "purpose in their hearts" that we will not be defiled by the filth of this world.
Pray fervently and stand strong to protect the purity of your relationship with Christ and your spouse!
Scriptures Referenced:
Psalm 51
Proverbs 4:23-27
Jeremiah 17:9; 33:3
Daniel 1:8
Matthew 5:27-28
Romans 13:13-14
I Corinthians 6:20; 10:12-13
Resources:
Point Man by Steve Farrar: https://amzn.to/3Z8BNt8
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Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Simeon joins me in this episode to discuss love languages. These are taken from the book The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Chapman divides personalities into 5 main categories of how we express and receive love: words of affirmation, physical touch, quality time, acts of service, and giving/receiving gifts.
We share what our love languages are and how knowing that has helped us better communicate our love and appreciation to each other.
“Our most basic emotional need is not to fall in love but to be genuinely loved by another, to know a love that grows out of reason and choice, not instinct. I need to be loved by someone who chooses to love me, who sees in me something worth loving. That kind of love requires effort and discipline. It is the choice to expend energy in an effort to benefit the other person, knowing that if his or her life is enriched by your effort, you too will find a sense of satisfaction—the satisfaction of having genuinely”
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Resources:
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
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Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Simeon joins me in this episode to share some of our current favorite date night ideas. I also share ideas from others that we thought sounded fun. If you are in a rut with date nights or if you want to add a fresh spark to your relationship, these ideas might help you get off to a good start.
We also share a few tips for being intentional in having a heart connection with your spouse.
Resources:
The Flirtation Experiment by Lisa Jacobson & Phylicia Masonheimer
Learn to Play Parks YouTube Video
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Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Heidi James from the Children's Bible Society joins me to discuss how to teach children to pray. God has given Heidi a unique ministry. He is greatly using her as she seeks to reach children with the gospel and help parents and ministry workers know how to best reach the hearts of children.
She shares practical things she's learned through leading children's prayer meetings. These truths and ideas will be so helpful as we seek to encourage the children we influence to speak to God through prayer!
Prayer questions are also addressed, such as-
-At what age should we begin teaching children to pray?
-Why do we bow our heads, fold our hands, close our eyes, etc?
-What should they pray for?
-Should we invite children to pray for mature topics? (war, death, illness)
-What is required of us if we desire to teach children to pray?
Resources:
Children's Bible Society: https://childrensbiblesociety.com/
Children's Bible Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childrensbiblesociety/
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