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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 May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
What is my "no higher calling"? For me, that is to glorify God through being a wife and a mother, but that is not the calling God chooses to give to every woman. Whatever your life looks like, our highest calling is to bare the image of Christ, and in doing so, to bring Him glory.
It was a joy to interview my dear friend, Lauren Hickman. God has chosen for her life to look very different from mine, but our callings are equal as we both seek to pursue Christ and find HIs purpose for our lives. Lauren shares her heart and personal experiences of singleness with a desire to encourage other single ladies to find all that Christ has for them in that season of life. She shares blessings that come from singleness as well as some ways to keep your heart from letting loneliness and discouragement creep in.
We wrap up the episode with some light-hearted "singleness etiquette" helping married women know what to, and not to, say to their single friends. Married or unmarried, I know this episode will bless your heart!
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Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
As we continue our Respectable Sins Bible study, we come to the sins of pride and selfishness. These sins are like a fibrous root system that spreads fast and wide and intertwines into many crevices of the heart. Jesus Christ gave us a perfect example of humility and selflessness. If we are to be conforming more into His image, we need to confess and forsake these sins!
We discuss several different aspects of pride such as moral self-righteousness, pride of correct doctrine, pride of achievement, and an independent, prideful spirit. I then transition into addressing a few common areas where we often struggle with selfishness. As women who have influence on other's hearts, especially young ones, we need to be setting a strong godly example in these areas. Let's be women who are becoming more and more like our humble Savior!
Resources:
NHC Blog: Pride & Selfishness (www.nohighercalling.org/blog/respectable-sins-pride-amp-selfishness)
Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges
Comparison Girl by Shannon Popkin
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Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
We live very busy lives as women devoted to marriage, children, homemaking, ministry, and more. Rest tends to be an area of life that is a struggle. In a world that promotes "self-care" and "me-time", what is the proper balance?
God designed our bodies to require rest. If nothing else, it keeps our dependency upon Him as we follow His perfect order for our bodies. He goes even farther in His Word to give us a guide as to what proper rest should look like. We cannot serve as God intends when we push, push, push and neglect rest. We cannot serve as God intends when we are consumed with prioritizing our own needs over others. So how do we find the balance?
Jessica Cutis joins me in this episode to discuss the balancing act of rest. Some of the points she addresses are 1. God's design for rest, 2. the difference between rest and idleness, 3. ways to rest our bodies, 4. ways to find rest for our souls.
Resources:
Instagram: From the Heart of Mrs. Missionary (https://www.instagram.com/fromtheheartofmrsmissionary/)
Instagram: Blessed Purposeful Living (https://www.instagram.com/blessedpurposefulliving/)
Jessica's Website (https://blessedpurposefulliving.com/)
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Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
What a joy it is to have my spiritual mentor, Denise Palmer, joining me once a month for a Titus 2 Talk! On these special episodes, Denise and I will be doing a deep dive into the truths God has taught us through the book of Titus.
On this episode, we walk through the things God has commanded the aged women to teach to the younger women in regards to loving our children. We discuss ...
-The sanctifying work of motherhood
-The sacrifice of motherhood
-The stewardship of motherhood
-The sweetness of motherhood
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Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
2 years ago, I launched the No Higher Calling blog with the post, Cloth Diapering 101. At that time, I had cloth diapered 2 babies, and so many mamas were reaching out with questions! Here we are several years later, and it is still a topic that I get asked about so often! Whether your motivation is to save money, to have a natural option for baby, or to take better care of the earth, cloth diapering can be a wonderful option! It sounds daunting. Who wants to deal with the mess and how do you begin to know how to get started? I have taken many of my notes from the blog post and shared them on this podcast episode. If this is something you've wondered about, I hope you find many helpful answers!
Resources:
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Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
This episodes gives a recap of all that our family has been learning through our homeschool journey over the past few months. As we transition into having a new baby and a busy summer, life will look a bit different than it has in the first quarter of the year. As excited as we are for the upcoming months, we reflect on the past months with lots of fun memories.
I share what we've been learning in these different areas-
Bible Memory: Psalm 1, Books of the Old Testament
Gather Round Homeschool Units: North American Birds, Asia, Botany
Read Alouds: Little Pilgrim's Progress, Little Pear, The Trumpet of the Swan, The Jungle Book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Pippi Longstocking, Voice of the Martyrs The Courageous Series, and The Secret Garden
Enjoy a glimpse into our lifestyle of learning as I share some of the highlights of our homeschooling!
Resources:
Gather Round Homeschool (https://gatherroundhomeschool.com/)
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Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Rebecca Grant is a returning guest to the No Higher Calling podcast. She joined several months ago addressing the topic of Simple, Natural Living, and her episode has been one of the most downloaded episodes!
She joins me in this episode to talk about nourishing your postpartum body. The postpartum period is a season of life that is often very neglected. So much investment is given to fertility, pregnancy, and birth, but then we are expected to "bounce back" immediately after having baby. Becca shares so much helpful information on why it is vital to slow down after having baby and replenish your body of the vast amounts of minerals, vitamins, etc that have been depleted while growing your little human. I cannot wait to implement so much of what she shares into my upcoming postpartum season!
Resources:
NHC Blog: Show Notes (www.nohighercalling.org/blog/nourishing-your-postpartum-body-with-rebecca-grant)
Instagram: Rebecca Grant (https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.m.grant/)
Instagram: Low Tox Talks (https://www.instagram.com/lowtoxtalks/)
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Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Whether you love cooking or loathe it, freezer cooking can be a helpful element in any kitchen! Life is in seasons, and different seasons present different levels of business and chaos. Maybe you're about to have a new baby, maybe you want to be quicker to say "yes" to hospitality, maybe you are trying to find rhythm in a busy work schedule- insert the blessing of freezer cooking!
In this episode, I share ways that freezer cooking has been a blessing to our household as I seek to "look well" to the ways of my home. (Prov 31:27)
I discuss. . .
-How it saves time, money, and cleanup
-Practical ways to implement freezer cooking (ranging from very minimal work to a bit more of an investment)
-How to plan, organize and stock up for successful freezer cooking
Resources:
Jami Balmet: Finding Joy In Your Home- Jami is a wealth of knowledge in many aspects of the kitchen!
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Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
We are a very blessed people! So much of the world does not enjoy the immense wealth and bounty that we do in a first-world country. Yet, discontentment and unthankfulness so quickly capture our hearts.
These sins don’t always revolve around finances or possessions. Often, we feel these emotions in connection with circumstances God has allowed into our lives. I know I have been there multiple times! As Amy Carmichael wrote, “In acceptance lieth peace.” When we come to know more about God’s character, we get a deeper glimpse of His sovereignty. This leads to acceptance of His perfect will for our lives, and a peace that circumstances cannot shake!
Contentment and thankfulness bring God glory and point those we influence to a faith that is unlike anything found in this world. Let’s determine to trust the heart of our God and live lives defined by contentment and thankfulness!
Resources:
NHC Blog: Respectable Sins: Discontentment & Unthankfulness
Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges
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Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
What a joy it is to have my spiritual mentor, Denise Palmer, joining me once a month for a Titus 2 Talk! On these special episodes, Denise and I will be doing a deep dive into the truths God has taught us through the book of Titus.
On this episode, we start walking through the things God has commanded the aged women to teach to the younger women in regards to loving our husbands. We discuss ...
-How God uses trials to mature our marriage relationship
-Allowing your husband to hold the place only Christ should in your life
-The influence a wife has over her husband
-The role of the wife as a helpmeet
-Trusting God to make our husbands the spiritual leaders of our homes
-The importance of prayer in marriage
Follow my journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and www.nohighercalling.org