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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 Apr 23, 2026
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Simeon and I were recently challenged as we heard Pastor Paul and Mrs. Terrie Chappell from Lancaster Baptist Church reflect on their 40 years of ministry. As they were sharing different ways God has opened doors for the Gospel, the conversation kept turning back to hospitality. We were reminded once again how important this aspect of life is for believers!
We have seen hospitality have a huge Gospel impact during our time of ministry in Australia. I share some stories of how God used simple things like our kitchen table and a homecooked meal to see a life changed for Christ!
Resources Referenced:
- Heartfelt Hospitality by Terri Chappell https://amzn.to/3OZBb9H
- NHC Podcast Hospitality Episodes https://nohighercalling.org/podcast_series/given-to-hospitality/
- NHC Mother's Day Sale: Code MAMA for 20% off https://nohighercalling.org/shop/
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Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
In this episode, I share how different seasons of life shape our capacity—and why it’s important to give yourself grace in lower-capacity seasons while making the most of the ones where you feel energized.
During my first trimester, I was in survival mode with limited energy—and that was okay. Now in a more energized season, I’ve been intentionally building a morning routine that supports my health, faith, and home life.
Highlights:
- Honoring your season instead of pushing beyond capacity
- A simple, life-giving morning rhythm (movement, prayer, small tasks)
- The importance of evening prep for smoother mornings
- Building habits slowly and consistently
- Modeling good routines for our kids
Start small, stay consistent, and remember—faithful habits add up over time.
Resources Referenced:
- NHC Blog: Getting a Great Start to My Day Find all the links referenced in this episode https://nohighercalling.org/getting-a-great-start-to-the-day-my-morning-routine/
- NHC Podcast: Winding Down Well
- The 5am Club by Robin Sharma https://amzn.to/4bEPOrO
- NHC Mother's Day Sale: Code MAMA for 20% off https://nohighercalling.org/shop/
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Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
In this episode, I share how we unexpectedly started studying Shakespeare with my elementary homeschool children — and why it’s become one of a highlight of our school days!
Despite having little interest in Shakespeare myself, I was inspired by A Charlotte Mason Companion and several podcasts to give it a try. What began as skepticism turned into delight as we discovered the beauty of introducing Shakespeare early.
Key Conversation Points:
- Surprising benefits of Shakespeare for young children
- How we structure our weekly “Shakespearean Tea Time” lessons
- Reading the play aloud with dramatic voices, memory work, discussion, and puppet coloring
- Our fun 6-week wrap-up: memory recitation and family puppet show
Perfect for families wondering if Shakespeare is too advanced for little ones — it’s not! We’re already planning our next play later this school year!
Resources Referenced:
- NHC Blog: Introducing Our Children to Shakespeare https://nohighercalling.org/introducing-my-children-to-shakespeare/
- Subscribe to the NHC Email www.nohighercalling.org
- NHC YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@NoHigherCalling/videos
- NHC Mother's Day Sale: Code MAMA for 20% off https://nohighercalling.org/shop/
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Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
Join Sarah and I as we share some of our favorite books on the topics of faith, marriage, motherhood, health, and
Books Mentioned:
- A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W. Phillip Keller https://amzn.to/4dt3iYP
- What Do I Know About My God? by Mardi Collier https://amzn.to/4cVJRrI
- Glimpses of God Revealed Through His Names by Debi Pryde https://amzn.to/4bxksCi
- How I Know God Answers Prayer by Rosalind Goforth https://amzn.to/4sYNhP7
- Climbing by Rosalind Goforth https://amzn.to/47GLjdP
- Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney https://amzn.to/479wQah
- Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas https://amzn.to/4bBYqhK
- Cherish by Gary Thomas https://amzn.to/4bRmrCE
- His Needs Her Needs by Willard. F. Harley https://amzn.to/4rFjEkQ
- Intended for Pleasure by Ed Wheat https://amzn.to/4uJQqnF
- The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman https://amzn.to/4bjze0C
- The Time-Saving Mom by Crystal Paine https://amzn.to/4uyeael
- Parenting with Mercy by Michelle Brock https://amzn.to/4lC6cwB
- The Strong-Willed Child by Dr. James Dobson https://amzn.to/3NH8vSx
- Hormone Repair Manual by Dr. Lara Briden https://amzn.to/4sjRyfS
- The Fifth Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack https://amzn.to/4ducOLm
- Be Your Own Doctor by Rachel Weaver https://amzn.to/4rDfIkw
- Awaking Wonder by Sally Clarkson https://amzn.to/4rE1pMm
- The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie https://amzn.to/4cVLTIm
- A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola https://amzn.to/3PgYlse
- Mother Culture by Karen Andreola https://amzn.to/4bBZK4c
- Educating the Whole Hearted Child by Clay and Sally Clarkson https://amzn.to/3PJGeLC
- Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Lathum https://amzn.to/4uDrNZI
- The Little Pilgrim's Progress by Helen Taylor https://amzn.to/40ABXwq
- Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss https://amzn.to/3NLSKtu
(Amazon affiliate links. Should you choose to purchase through these links, thank you! At no cost to you, it gives a little back to the ministry of NHC)
Resources Referenced:
- Psalm 23 Study on the NHC Podcast https://nohighercalling.org/podcast_series/psalm-23/
- Watch the interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/us3oPYqFAwI
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Thursday Apr 02, 2026
Thursday Apr 02, 2026
The key to a successful morning routine is a good evening routine.
Many of us want productive mornings, but we often forget that they begin the night before. When we use our evenings to prepare for the next day, spend meaningful time connecting with family, and allow our bodies and minds to wind down for quality sleep, we create not only more peaceful evenings but better mornings as well.
In this episode, we discuss...
- Why having an evening routine is important
- Establishing your evening priorities
- Ways to wind down well, promoting refreshment and good sleep
- How gratitude plays a huge role in our spiritual and mental wellness
Resources Referenced:
- The Time Saving Mom by Crystal Paine https://amzn.to/3Pc8pCI
- Earthley Wellness Goodnight Magnesium Lotion https://earthley.com/products/good-night-lotion
- Subscribe to the NHC Email www.nohighercalling.org
- World Watch News
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Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Join me as I share what I've read in Quarter 1 of 2026.
- Oath by Chuck Black
- Merchant by Chuck Black
- Reclamation by Chuck Black
- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
- Isola by Allegra Goodman
- Metabolism Repair for Women by Dr. Lara Briden
- Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
- We Shall All Be Changed by Whitney K. Pipkin
- As For Me and My House by Stacie Loughrin
- Creed by Chuck Black
- The Queen's Cook by Tessa Afshar
- When the Day Comes by Gabrielle Meyer
- Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means
- Letters to Pastor's Wives by Catherine J. Stewart
- The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku
- Daily Sourdough by Lisa Bass
- Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Homegrown by Amber O'Neal Johnson
- Well Lived by Sally Clarkson
Resources Referenced:
- Find these books on the NHC Blog https://nohighercalling.org/2026-reading-challenge-quarter-1/
- Find these books on my Amazon Storefront https://amzn.to/4jn6oP2
- World Watch News
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Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Psalm 116:15 — "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints."
In this episode, we explore how Scripture confronts death head-on, transforming it from bondage to deliverance through Christ's victory. Facing grief, trials, and mortality reveals deeper hope: valleys become mountaintops, suffering yields glory, and Jesus meets us in our pain with His presence and tears.
A thoughtful meditation on grief, hope, and the splendor of God's redemptive work—reminding us we can rest in Christ's triumph even as we await its fullness.
Scriptures Referenced:
- Psalm 116:15
- Romans 8:22-23
- 1 Corinthians 15:51, 54
- Genesis 3:4; 15
- Lamentations 3:32
- Revelation 21:4-5
Resources Referenced:
- We Shall All Be Changed by Whitney Pipkin https://amzn.to/4b9bTOM
- World Watch News
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Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Join Simeon and I as we share some of our favorite 2 player board games.
Resources Referenced:
- Find links for all the games mentioned: https://nohighercalling.org/favorite-date-night-games/
- World Watch News
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Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Join Simeon and I as we answer listener questions!
- What is your favorite thing about each other?
- How do you spend quality time together on a daily basis?
- How to prioritize your marriage in difficult/stretching seasons where time/energy is limited?
- How can I support my husband in ministry best while also prioritizing the kids?
- How to balance marriage, motherhood, and ministry?
- How to cultivate a goldy marriage while in ministry?
- What was your gut reaction/thought when Brettnay first said the words "home birth"?
- What are your specific postpartum plans for Simeon to help while you recover?
Resources Referenced:
- NHC Podcast: Facing Postpartum as a Team https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/nhc-family-facing-postpartum-as-a-team/id1547126864?i=1000652475260
- Watch the interview on the NHC YouTube channel https://youtu.be/-P8Cysal6XU
- World Watch News
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Monday Mar 02, 2026
Monday Mar 02, 2026
In this warm, encouraging conversation, Sarah and I share about transforming our daily time in the kitchen—from seeing it as a reluctant chore to embracing it as a place of genuine joy, love, and even worship.
We share how God softened their hearts toward cooking, revealing it as a beautiful way to steward their homes, nurture their families, and extend hospitality even in the everyday moments. Drawing from Scripture and real-life experiences, they explore how preparing meals can minister to others (just as Jesus did around the table), build lasting family memories, and fill the home with an inviting aroma that points to His presence.
Together we discuss simple, heartfelt shifts: slowing down to savor the process, involving children in meaningful ways, setting the table with care (candles, music, favorite dishes—even for their own loved ones), and reclaiming the family table in a culture that's losing it.
Whether you're a busy mom looking to find delight in meal prep or simply want to make your kitchen feel more like the heart of your home, this episode invites you to start small and rediscover cooking as an act of purposeful love poured out right where you are.
Resources Referenced:
- Subscribe to the NHC Email: www.nohighercalling.org
- Connect with Sarah on IG https://www.instagram.com/faithfulandflourishing/
- Subscribe to Sarah's Email/Substack https://faithfulandflourishing.org/
- The Lifegiving Table by Sally Clarkson https://amzn.to/4bV0MtP
- Teachers of Good Things by Francie Taylor https://amzn.to/3MBlk0b
- Farmhouse on Boone Beginner Sourdough Bread https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/beginners-sourdough-bread-recipe/
- Erin Bates Paine Sourdough for Beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi84RRL7sWg&t=204s
- Sue Becker's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sues-healthy-minutes-with-sue-becker-the-bread-beckers/id1609279985
- Watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/o09C8TUtyVk
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