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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 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
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
I've shared often how much Christ-honoring music plays a part in the atmosphere of our home. Recently, God's had the hymn "Because He Lives" on Simeon's heart, and God has used the truth of that song to encourage him and me!
Sim joins me in this episode to talk about the current state of our world. We live in a world where chaos and confusion reign supreme. Where does that leave us as parents who are trying to have Christian homes and raise a generation for Christ? Should we just surrender and accept defeat? NO! We must place our confidence in God and Him alone, and fight the good fight of faith.
Verse 2 of "Because He Lives" says,
How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he brings;
But greater still the calm assurance:
This child can face uncertain days because He Lives!
. . .
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives!
We can be confident knowing that though our children will face uncertain days, they can do it victoriously through the power of Jesus Christ! We are more than conquerors! This episode is a challenge to rise up with boldness and find a deep seeded peace in the promises of God.
Resources:
Blue-Collar Theology Podcast by Simeon Brazzell
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Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
I have set two reading goals for 2022. 1. To read 50 books 2. To read 1 book with Simeon each quarter. It's hard to believe that we are already wrapping up the first quarter of this year! In this episode, I share an update on where I'm at with my reading challenge, as well as a summary of the books (and a few read-alouds) that I've read so far. Be ready to hear lots of great book recommendations!
Resources:
NHC Blog: My 2022 Reading Challenge (Quarter 1)
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Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Sarah Boots with Altogether Lovely Collective joins me for part 2 of The Importance of Reading with Your Kids. In this episode, we address questions we hear often from moms when it comes to reading aloud with your children. Questions like. . .
-Should I still read aloud to my kids even though they can read themselves?
-How can I get my kids to fall in love with books?
-Where can I find wholesome book recommendations?
-What part do audio books play in reading with your children?
Resources:
Altogether Lovely Instagram Page
Altogether Lovely Collective Website
Altogether Lovely Facebook Page
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Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Sarah Boots from Altogether Lovely Collective joins me to discuss the importance of reading with your children. Sarah is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to good, wholesome books and resources for the home!
In this episode, we answer the question, "What are the benefits of reading to children?" Actually, we only cover the tip of the iceberg because the answer to this question holds such depth! Sarah discusses educational and relational benefits that come when parents connect with their children through reading.
Educational benefits include:
-Increased vocabulary
-Reading comprehension
-Background knowledge and data connection
Relational benefits include:
-Exposure to good literature
-Opportunity to have deep or hard conversations
-Books give a broad perspective on the world and life
-Physical bonding
-Develop bravery and courage
Join us in the next episode for part 2 of this discussion as we answer questions such as, "Is reading aloud only for families with little children?", "How do you get your children to fall in love with books?", "What about audiobooks?", and "Where can you find wholesome book recommendations?"
Resources:
Altogether Lovely Instagram Page
Altogether Lovely Collective Website
Altogether Lovely Facebook Page
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Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
"... when I give way to anxiety, I am, in effect, believing that God does not care for me and that He will not take care of me in the particular circumstance that triggers my anxiety of the moment. ...God's providence may be simply defined as God's orchestrating all circumstances and events in His universe for His glory and the good of His people." -Jerry Bridges
This episode is part 3 in our Respectable Sins Bible study. Anxiety, frustration, and worry are sins that can so easily creep into the life of a believer. We often feel justified having these emotions because of the circumstances that tend to cause them. But anything that keeps us from becoming more like Christ is sin! I know this is an area that I've had to grow in myself! Much of that growth has happened during the moments when I wasn't sure if I could go on, yet God stepped in and proved Himself faithful.
As we battle the old man, and bring our thoughts into subjection, we focus on verses like Romans 8:28, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." To understand this promise is to trust that God works all things for His glory and for our good, even when we cannot see how that will be accomplished! In the words of Amy Carmichael, "in acceptance lieth peace." Yield this area to God and find the peace He desires for us to have!
Resources:
NHC Blog: Respectable Sins: Anxiety, Frustration, and Worry
Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges
NHC Ep 33- All Things for Our Good
Ep 11- Gifts Discovered in Grief
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