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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

Thursday May 04, 2023
Dads & Homeschooling Part II with Simeon
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Simeon joins me in this episode to talk specifically to the husbands and dads represented by the ladies who listen to this podcast. So grab your husband and a cup of tea and join us as we chat about the role God has for dad in the home and in the education of your children.
In the previous episode, Simeon addressed the importance that the father plays in the home as the spiritual leader. Many of those responsibilities lead families to make the choice that homeschooling is the educational model that aligns best with their family values. We ask the question, "What role does dad play in home education?" Simeon shares great practical advice on how the husband & father can be a co-laborer with mom in this area.
Here's a highlight of some of the points covered in this episode:
-How dad can communicate, encourage, and pray for mom as the teacher
-The importance of the family table creating a lifestyle of learning
-The impact of dads reading aloud to their children
-Ways dad can get engaged in the learning and interests of the children
Resources:
NHC Podcast: Family Worship https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-worship/id1547126864?i=1000594670765
NHC Podcast: How to Choose a Homeschool Curriculum https://ryw6ld.podbean.com/e/ep-30-how-to-choose-a-homeschool-curriculum/
Family Worship by Donald Whitney: https://amzn.to/3UyoCAX
Educating the Wholehearted Child by Clay Clarkson: https://amzn.to/3MBBqVe
Gather Round Homeschool: https://gatherroundhomeschool.com/
The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie: https://amzn.to/3KYtmwl
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Monday May 01, 2023
Dads & Homeschooling Part I with Simeon
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Simeon joins me in this episode to talk specifically to the husbands and dads represented by the ladies who listen to this podcast. So grab your husband and a cup of tea and join us as we chat about the role God has for dad in the home and in the education of your children.
This is the first of a 2 part episode where Simeon opens the Scriptures and digs deep into the role of the husband and father. This episode, while touching on academic education, deals more with a father's role in his home as the spiritual leader. A foundation will be laid for what the broader goal of education and learning is. We are seeking to guide our children in truth, raise them to grow in their spiritual maturity, and to see them fulfill the purpose God has created them for. Having this goal in mind keeps you on a path of spiritual discipleship within your home and family culture.
Scriptures Referenced:
Deuteronomy 6:1-12, 20
Ephesians 5:25-28
Colossians 1:16-17
II Timothy 2:15
Hebrews 11:23
Resources:
Educating the Wholehearted Child by Clay Clarkson: https://amzn.to/3MBBqVe
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Thursday Apr 27, 2023
The Discipline of Remembering God with Gracie Heaton
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Gracie Heaton, missionary to the United Kingdom, joins me to share how the Lord is challenging her to remember Him. Psalm 106 contains the record of the children of Israel, how they forgot the works of the Lord and sinned against Him. We can be quick to judge Israel, but how quick are we to forget the works of the Lord?
Psalm 111:4 says, "He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered." Gracie shares Scriptural commands for the discipline of remembering God, and practical ways that we can implement this into our lives. This is so important because God desires for us to pass truth to the next generation, and we cannot do this if we are not remembering God ourselves.
Scriptures Referenced:
Deuteronomy 8:2
I Samuel 7:12
Psalm 20:7; 77:11-12; 78:6-7; 105:5; 106; 111:4; 143:5
Ecclesiastes 12:1
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Monday Apr 24, 2023
A Tribute to Patch the Pirate
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
It is a rare day when the voice of "Patch the Pirate" (aka Ron Hamilton) is not heard in our home. Simeon and I grew up on Patch the Pirate audio adventures, and it has been such a blessing to our family to introduce them to our children.
Join Patch the Pirate as he captains the Jolly Roger! You'll fall in love with characters like Sissy Seagull, Alberta Einstein, Commodore, Princess, and all many more. Adventure to many lands all while learning truths from God's Word. These stories are full of biblical wisdom and songs of worship and praise!
As a Christian mother of young children, I am always looking for resources that will aid us in instructing our children in truth and righteousness. I can 100% recommend Patch the Pirate as a wonderful resource to accomplish that.
Ron Hamilton entered heaven last week, a faithful Christian who received his "well done!" Hear from me and the kids as we say our "thank you" to Ron Hamilton and the entire crew for all their ministry has (and continues) to mean to our family.
Our Favorite Patch Adventures:
Eden- Operation Artic
Knox- Patch the Pirate Goes to the Jungle
Brettnay- Kilimanjaro, Kidnapped on I-land, Kingdom Chronicles, The Incredible Race, and The Final Voyage
Others we have greatly enjoyed- Once Upon a Starry Night, Time Twisters, Ocean Commotion, Villain of Venice, Shipwrecked on Pleasure Island
Resources:
Patch the Pirate Audio Adventures: https://www.majestymusic.com/patch-the-pirate.html
(missionaries receive 20% off physical purchases if you call Majesty Music)
Patch Plus Streaming App: https://patchthepirate.org/
(receive unlimited access to all Patch Adventures for $6.99/month)
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Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Psalm 23~ He Leadeth Me Beside the Still Waters
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
David, the shepherd boy, gives beautiful illustrations about God through the lens of the relationship he has with his sheep. We are journeying through Psalm 23, and this episode brings us to the still waters. Sheep will not drink from waters that are rushing. Neither should they drink from waters that are stagnant. The shepherd must find still, peaceful waters for them to be refreshed by. God does the same thing for us. Throughout hills and valleys of our lives, He has perfectly placed still waters, and He promises to lead us to them.
Scriptures Referenced:
Job 14:1
Psalm 23
Philippians 4:7
Colossians 3:15
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
Then Sings My Soul by Robert J. Morgan: https://amzn.to/3UsLPnQ
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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Monday Apr 17, 2023
Cleaning with Littles
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
At the first of the year, Sarah Boots from Altogether Lovely Collective joined me to share how "Clean 15" has revolutionized cleaning in their home. I gleaned so much from her wisdom, but being in the middle of an international move, it was not a good time for us to implement them. Fast forward a few months, we are now settled into our new life in Australia, and we have implemented our own version of Clean 15.
In this episode, I share:
-what Clean 15 looks like for us
-how to incorporate your littles into cleaning
-natural, safe cleaning products
Resources:
NHC Podcast: Clean 15 with Sarah Boots
NHC YouTube: Cleaning with Littles Using Natural Supplies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeJi_LPv34Q
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Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Parenting in the Age of Pornography
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
As much as I wish this wasn't the case, we are raising our children in a sin-cursed, broken world. Satan wants nothing more than to sit on the throne of our children's hearts and minds and keep them in bondage to sin. One of the ways he is accomplishing this at epidemic rates is through pornography. The question is not if our children will be exposed, it is when. The average age of exposure to pornography is 8 years old. We MUST acknowledge this reality and equip our children so they will not fall prey to this snare.
How do we equip our children, yet be delicate with their childhood innocence? I seek to give advice that I have gleaned from God's Word, other biblical resources, statics, and scientific data.
Mamas, it's time to rise up, be gatekeepers of our homes, pray for the our children's minds, and protect the next generation from Satan's weapon of pornography.
Scriptures Referenced:
Jeremiah 6:15
II Corinthians 10:3-5
Philippians 3:13-14; 4:8
I Peter 5:8
Resources:
Birds & Bees https://birds-bees.com/ (use code BRETTNAY to save 20%)
Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality- Paperback Audiobook
Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr. by Kristen Jenson: https://amzn.to/428bENL
Good Pictures, Bad Pictures by Kristen Jenson (ages 6+): https://amzn.to/3FnuGpv
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Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Giving Your Kids a Biblical View of Sex
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Culture is giving our children's so many mixed messages when it comes to the topic of sex. It is not a matter of if they will hear these confused ideals, but when. And that age of introduction is getting younger all the time. As Christian parents, we need to be the loving authority who are the first to speak to our children about this topic so that we can give them a biblical view of sex. Sex was God's design. All things that He created He called good.
In this episode, I discuss...
-getting your family message of sex from the Bible
-teaching your children what the word "private" means
-the importance of using anatomical terms and how that protects our children
-using the "drip method" to build the conversation
-teaching beauty and boundaries
Scriptures Referenced:
Hebrews 13:4
Genesis 2:24
Jeremiah 8:12
Resources:
Birds & Bees https://birds-bees.com/ (use code BRETTNAY to save 20%)
Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: https://amzn.to/3Lxasxh
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Monday Apr 03, 2023
Praying Over Your Homeschool with Stacie Loughrin
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
James 5:16 "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
Stacie Loughrin, author of Praying Over Your Homeschool and Joy in the Chaos, joins me to speak on the importance of prayer in the life of a homeschooling family. She shares great thoughts on cultivating an atmosphere of prayer in your home and home education.
"Homeschooling is not just about academics, but about nurturing the whole person and instilling in them a love for God and a desire to serve Him. And prayer is a crucial component of this calling."
Scriptures Referenced:
Deuteronomy 6:4-10
Resources:
Praying Over Your Homeschool: The Power of a Parent's Prayer by Stacie Loughrin https://amzn.to/3xqs6up
Joy in the Chaos: The Anxious Homeschooler's Guide to Unwavering Peace by Stacie Loughrin https://amzn.to/3xo0TZk
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Thursday Mar 30, 2023
2023 Reading Challenge (Quarter 1)
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
My reading goal for 2023 is to read 50 books. Simeon and I have also set a goal to read 1 book together each quarter. This episode is an update on those challenges, and reviews of the books I've read in this quarter.
Let me know what book you are enjoying!
Resources:
NHC Blog: My Reading Challenge 2023 (Quarter 1)
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