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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 Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
From the beginning of the earth, God designed a perfect order for the family. And ever since, Satan has sought to corrupt God's design with a counterfeit. His attack on marriage and family prove just how important these are to God and to society as a whole.
What is God's purpose for the family? What is God's view of children? How can followers of Christ leave a multigenerational legacy that will testify of God's goodness and grace for years to come?
Simeon joins me to discuss these foundational questions as we look into God's Word.
Scriptures Referenced:
Judges 2:10-19
Psalm 127:5
Matthew 5:14-16
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Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
There are many different ways to extend hospitality. Sometimes, you might find yourself hosting a guest for weeks on end. Now that we are living abroad, we rarely get overnight guests, but when we do, they stay for an extended amount of time. I love hosting family and friends, but when having long-term company, it is very helpful to have thought through details to make the visit smooth.
Several of the things we address are. . .
-Preparing the guest space
-Planning an itinerary for their visit
-Communicating clearly with your guest (needs, schedules, etc)
-Ways to prep ahead to make the visit relaxing
Resources:
NHC Podcast: Hospitality Series https://nohighercalling.org/podcast_series/given-to-hospitality/
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Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Watching a child's wonder and imagination ignite is incredible and nothing accomplishes that quite like a rich story.
In this episode, we chat about. . .
-The importance of imagination
-Where to draw the line with fantastical literature
-Protecting the freedom and enjoyment of childhood
-Benefits of reading aloud and imaginative play
Resources:
NHC Podcast: Approving Things That Are Excellent https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/approving-things-that-are-excellent/id1547126864?i=1000647558699
Awaking Wonder by Sally Clarkson https://amzn.to/4d3Tan2
Mothering by the Book by Jennifer Pepito https://amzn.to/3xGhiMl
Books Referenced:
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
The Railway Children by E. Nesbit
Green Ember by S. D. Smith
Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Golden Goblet by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Simeon and I have walked through five postpartum seasons together. Each one has look different. Our experience with our later babies was vastly different from our experience with our first two. Some of that came out of necessity, some of it came out of growth in our understanding of the postpartum season and each other. It has been beautiful for us to walk through this season as a team.
In this episode, we discuss. . .
-The importance of communication in this season
-Serving your spouse
-Transitioning to having a new member in the family
-How to make the intial postpartum days sacred
-Finding your "new" normal
-Connecting intimately after your body heals
Scriptures Referenced:
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
Ephesians 5:25
Resources Referenced:
NHC Podcast: Postpartum: The Beautiful and The Ugly with Morgan Young https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/postpartum-the-beautiful-and-the-ugly-with-morgan-young/id1547126864?i=1000645434442
NHC Podcast: Freezer Cooking https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-77-freezer-cooking/id1547126864?i=1000558245327
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Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Rachel Sengmany joins me to discuss ways to minister to today's teenage girl. Rachel has years of experience working with teenagers and she desires to see their lives transformed by Christ.
The things that teenagers face these days are very different from what people faced even just a generation ago. But the gospel is the same, and it has power! Rachel shares several different struggles that teen girls deal with today and how we, as Titus 2 women, can help them navigate these issues.
Some of the topics addressed are. . .
-Body image struggles
-Emotional struggles (hormones, depression, anxiety)
-Relationship struggles (authority, boys, friends)
Scriptures Referenced:
Psalm 139
Proverbs 11:14
Philippians 2:13
Titus 2
Resources:
NHC Podcast: Raising Teenagers for Christ with Ruth Sturgill https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/raising-teenagers-for-christ-with-ruth-sturgill/id1547126864?i=1000597701791
Lies Young Women Believe: And the Truth That Sets Them Free by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth https://amzn.to/3vj5fDT
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Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
A podcast listener asked me to address the question "how to encourage a missionary." I loved that question and the heart behind it!
I polled a large group of missionary women and came up with a highlight list of things one can do to be an encouragement to a missionary familly. I share these on this episode as well as somethings people have done for our family that have been a blessing!
Resources:
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Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
This episode brings us to a couple, who though joined in marriage, are nothing alike. Abigail is a women of strong character and a meek spirit. Nabal is a fool. In spite of this unequal yoking, Abigail has the joy of the Lord. When her husband acts in foolishness, she responds in godly wisdom. This wisdom saved the life of her husband and the reputation of the future king.
Some lessons we learn from this couple:
-Can you have joy if you are unequally yoked?
-Showing wisdom in how and when to approach a spouse with issues
-Abstaining from bitterness when you're hurt by a spouse
-Guarding how you speak about godly leadership
Scriptures Referenced:
I Samuel 25
Resources:
Find the entire Bible Study Series: https://nohighercalling.org/podcast_series/undesirable-couples-of-the-bible/
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Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Hear what books I've been reading in the first quarter of 2024!
Books Reviewed:
1. Until the Streelights Come On by Ginny Yurich
2. The Watchmaker's Daughter by Larry Loftis
3. Raising a Modern-Day Knight by Robert Lewis
4. The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart
5. The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis
6. Help for the Hungry Soul by Kristen Wetherell
7. Educating the Wholehearted Child by Clay & Sally Clarkson
8. Ember Rising by S. D. Smith
9. Breaking Free From Broke by George Kamel
10. Mothering by the Book by Jennifer Pepito
11. Running On Empty by Barbara Bancroft
12. The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis
13. Creative Counterpart by Linda Dillow
14. Ember's End by S. D. Smith
15. Teatime Discipleship for Mothers and Daughters by Sally Clarkson
16. You Carried Me by Melissa Ohden
17. Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis
18. The Golden Goblet by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
19. My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
20. Hard is Not the Same Thing As Bad by Abbie Halberstadt
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Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
January of 2023, our family set out on our biggest adventure ever. With four kids in tow (ages 6, 4, 2, and 8 months), we boarded a plane in Knoxville, TN and set out of Sydney, Australia. It was a LONG 28+ hours of travel, but things went so smoothly. Most of that I attest to the hundreds of people who were praying for us, but there were also several things we did that wound up being very helpful.
In this episode, I share the smart things we did, and several things I'd do differently when flying with littles.
Resources:
NHC YouTube: Kid's Bag for Our Big Flight (links included!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D3g6GTEKXw&t=477s
Our Favorite Books! https://paperpie.com/
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Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
“A budget doesn’t limit your freedom – a budget gives you freedom! It’s an intentional spending plan that grants you permission to spend.”
-George Kamel, Breaking Free From Broke
Rich, middle class, or poor, everyone is called to wise stewardship of their finances. Simeon shares from the Bible why it is important for couples to honor God with their money and budget their income with purpose and intentionality.
Many of us cringe at the word budget. It feels restricting and daunting. It acutally is the opposite. It is the key to having freedom to spend and give more! And it is a practical way to ensure that you are stewarding the resources God has given you well.
Scripture Referenced:
Proverbs 22:7
Matthew 22:5
I Timothy 6:17-19
Resources:
Breaking Free from Broke by George Kamel https://amzn.to/487DNGf
NHC Podcast: Stewarding Your Finances Wisley https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/stewarding-your-finances-wisely/id1547126864?i=1000592615640
NHC Podcast: The Windows of Heaven https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-98-the-windows-of-heaven/id1547126864?i=1000574986128
EveryDollar Ramsey Budgeting App https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar/share?utm_source=mobileshare&utm_medium=mobilesharebutton&utm_campaign=mobileshareability&utm_id=ramseysolutions
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