In this episode, the focus is on supporting women through the physical challenges of postpartum depression, building on the previous discussion about its spiritual and emotional impacts. Host Rebecca Grant shares insights for nurturing physical well-being during this season, offering practical ways to care for oneself amidst the complexities of postpartum depression. The episode emphasizes holistic support, addressing the physical while acknowledging the emotional and spiritual aspects covered p...
Aug 14, 2025•44 min•Ep. 359
In this episode, we dive into the often unspoken struggle of postpartum depression (PPD), which affects 1 in 7 women. Joined by pastor's wife Ashley Webster, we explore her journey with PPD and how she found victory, particularly through a spiritual lens. Ashley shares about the shame and isolation many women face, offering hope and practical insights for those seeking help. In this episode, Ashley discusses: What depression is and how PPD manifests Why PPD can feel like an identity crisis The i...
Aug 07, 2025•40 min•Ep. 358
Travel with me and hear about other places, cutlures, and peoples as I interview missionaries around the globe. God is at work in this world! We can have a part in that work! Missionary Julie Knickerbocker joins me to share about her family and their ministry in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Your heart will be challenged and helped as you hear Julie share her journey of learning to trust the Lord and cast her cares and fears on Him. Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OfVxAdGLAQQ Follo...
Aug 04, 2025•44 min•Ep. 357
The practice of writing Scripture has helped me focus more closely on God's Word during my devotional time. There are many reasons I enjoy doing this and why this practice is good for your spiritual growth, memory retention, and meditation on God's truth. Join me as I chat through these points on this episode! Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 119:11 II Timothy 2:15 Resources Referenced: NHC Scripture Promises for Labor & Birth Scripture Writing Journals on the NHC Shop Follow my journey by subsc...
Jul 31, 2025•21 min•Ep. 356
In this episode, we discuss homeschooling during the early years, a time that can feel both exciting and overwhelming for parents. Joined by Sam Brown from Our Blessed Homeschool , we explore how to embark on the journey of home education with confidence. With her unique perspective as a former public school teacher and now a homeschooling mom of young children, Sam shares practical insights and encouragement for parents looking to start their children's academic journey well. We discuss The dis...
Jul 24, 2025•46 min•Ep. 355
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, and to take him at his word; just to rest upon his promise, and to know, "Thus saith the Lord." The words of this hymn came from a grieving heart. As Louisa Stead reflected on the devastating loss of her husband, she found strength for the future as she trusted in her Lord. We can glean truths from this hymn that will help us walk in the confidence of the Lord on life's good days and on life's most challenging days. Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 121:4; 138:2 Isaia...
Jul 16, 2025•21 min•Ep. 354
Answering your homeschooling questions from Instagram! What printer do I use? What homeschool planner do I like? Will I use Gather Round Homeschool throughout middle/high school? What writing curriculum do you use? How to help reluctant readers? What rhythms are good to have in place before you begin a homeschool journey? Resources Referenced: NHC Shop: Scripture Promises for Labor & Birth Amazon: Ecotank Printer Mid-Year Homeschool Update Brighter Day Press Watercolor Classes NHC Podcast: H...
Jul 10, 2025•37 min•Ep. 353
Welcome to the second episode in the 2025 Missionary Monday series. We will travel around the world experiencing other cultures and peoples as we hear from missionaries. God is at work in this world! We can have a part in that work! Missionary Deana Brown joins to to share about her life in a quaint village in Germany. God has led her family to a unique ministry- a coffee shop ministry. Through providing locals with free coffee and conversation, they have had the opportunity to share the free lo...
Jul 07, 2025•38 min•Ep. 352
"YOU are the one person in the world that has the most influence on your children’s eternity!" The most important prayer request on the heart of a Christian parent is that their children will come to know Christ as their personal Saviour. Leading them to Christ can feel like a daunting task, but we must remember that God loves our children even more than we do, and He desires that they come to know Him! Sarah Boots from Faithful and Flourishing joins me to share God's heart for the salvation of ...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 351
Join me as I share what books I've been reading throughout quarter 2 of 2025. I ended the quarter finishing book #26 out of my #52 book challenge. Books Read: Mr. Eternity by Roy Thomas Williams Hormone Repair Manual by Lara Briden Between Flowers and Bones by Carolyn Leiloglou Your Mom Walk with God by Sally Clarkson Eternity in Their Hearts by Don Richardson Mooses with Bazookas by S. D. Smith Sweep by Jonathan Auxier Sincerely, Stoneheart by Emily Wilson Hussem The Dragon and The Stone by Kat...
Jun 26, 2025•42 min•Ep. 350
Psalm 127:4 "As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth." Every Christian is called to spiritual warfare, using two scriptural weapons: the sword (the Word of God) and the arrow (children, Psalm 127:4). Simeon and I discuss how arrows—our children—must be prepared, aimed, and fired to reach their potential. As Christian parents, we prepare and aim our children in their youth, then release them to fight the good fight of faith. Scriptures Referenced: Deuteronomy 6:6-9...
Jun 19, 2025•25 min•Ep. 349
In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river. The gospel has the power to transform lives, not just for eternity but in our everyday living. Jesus wants us to have life abundant. This is found when we keep our attention focused on the cross. Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 16:8-9; 31:24; 39:7; 42:11; 78:7; 119:114; 130:3-5 Isaiah 52:14 Matthew 16:24 I Corinthians 15:31 II Corinthians 12 Resources Referenced: Save $10 off your first set of $50 ...
Jun 12, 2025•21 min•Ep. 348
Proverbs 14:1 "Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucket it down with her hands." God has made women to be the cultivaters and keepers of home. A wise woman will establish her home on biblical principles that bring glory to her Lord. But what foundations should we build upon? Join me as I discuss the importance of building our homes on foundations of love, trust, joy, peace, and hospitality. Scriptures Referenced: Proverbs 14:1; 31:11 Romans 12:13 Philippians 4:4 Titus 2:4 Jam...
Jun 05, 2025•26 min•Ep. 345
Welcome to the second episode in the 2025 Missionary Monday series. We will travel around the world experiencing other cultures and peoples as we hear from missionaries. God is at work in this world! We can have a part in that work! Missionary Patty Sommer joins us to share what her life is like living in Ghana, West Africa. The Sommers have been in the country church planting for over two decades. While planting churches and traning national pastors, they also are involved in literary work. She...
Jun 02, 2025•53 min•Ep. 346
There are different stages in the life of a woman. While I'm still in the reproductive years, I know the perimenopause/menopause stage is on the horizon. As I learn about how God created the female body, I am fascinated! The later season of womanhood can be one that women approach with fear and dread, but do we have to? While reading Hormone Repair Manual by Dr. Lara Briden, I gleaned so much information on that coming season of life as well as things I can do today to set myself for future heal...
May 29, 2025•42 min•Ep. 347
Whaterver my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Years ago I heard the story behind the writing of this hymn. Having my eyes opened to the heartbreaking circumstances that led to the writing of this beautiful hymn would change me. I realized that there is rich depth to the hymns we sing in worship. This changed how I worshipped the Lord through song. I began to see God's character shining through hymns I had sung since my childhood. Join me as we glean truth and...
May 22, 2025•22 min•Ep. 344
There is nothing like a good story. The way it draws you in, captivates you, and leaves you thinking is an experience that young and old alike delight in! God is the master storyteller. We know that because He wrote the Bible and filled it with stories. Jesus demonstrated this as He time and again used stories to teach eternal truths. Simeon and I interview our friend, Nathaniel Brown author of The Christian Storyteller . He shares how God has used stories to impact his own life, and how he, as ...
May 15, 2025•53 min•Ep. 342
"Just as much as our kids are dependent upon us, we are dependent upon the Lord." Kim Shadday has years of experience as a mother and as a biblical counselor. She joins me in this episode to share her journey of spiritual growth and how motherhood transformed her walk with God. Through the different seasons that motherhood brings, God taught Kim more about who He was and how she could reflect His character to her children. We walk through the seasons of... Infancy: Learning to Trust and Rely on ...
May 08, 2025•59 min•Ep. 341
Missionary Lori Holt shares about her life serving the Lord in Chile, Latin America. You'll learn many unique facts about this beautiful part of the world. The Holts have served the Lord in this part of the world for just over two decades. Their experience gives us great insight into preparing for longevity in our service to the Lord. Resources Referenced: Find out more about the Holt's Ministry: https://connectchile.org/ Watch this interview on the NHC YouTube Channel Mother's Day Special: Use ...
May 05, 2025•46 min•Ep. 343
There are times in life where we have to cling to the goodness of the Lord lest we drown under the waves of sorrow and loss. Our family has recently been in that season as we walked through our second miscarriage. I share the story of our grief, but my prayer is that hope shines brightly through all the darkness. God is always, only good- even when our hearts are breaking. "I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living." Scriptures Referenced: Psa...
May 03, 2025•55 min•Ep. 362
In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet, God leads His dear children along; As we continue through our book study of Great Hymns for Growing Hearts, we come to the hymn God Leads Us Along. This is a beautiful hymn that reminds us of truths we learn about our great Shepherd in Psalm 23. Whether we go through the waters, floods, or fire, God promises to lead us. We can find peace and rest in Him through all the seasons life brings. Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 23 Daniel 3:17-18 Acts 5:29 Ro...
Apr 24, 2025•27 min•Ep. 338
Being a homemaker and a homeschool mama leaves a woman with quite a bit to juggle. How can we get through academic tasks while also keeping up with the laundry and getting a healthy dinner on the table? I've been asked that question (and similar versions of that question) before, and I get it! I've asked the same thing during different stages of life. Join me as I share lessons God has taught me in a busy season of homemaking and homeschooling! We chat about... Starting the day before your kids ...
Apr 17, 2025•49 min•Ep. 335
So often I get asked, "How do you balance homemaking while having littles?" I'll be honest, it's not always easy, but through my journey of motherhood, God has taught me so much. I share some spiritual and practical lessons that have helped me to find and keep balance in these areas. We discuss things such as: -Taking care of your soul -Keeping the joy of the Lord as your strength -Establishing priorities -Determining the essentials -Involving your children -Establishing a daily rest time Script...
Apr 10, 2025•40 min•Ep. 336
Welcome to the second episode in the 2025 Missionary Monday series. We will travel around the world experiencing other cultures and peoples as we hear from missionaries. God is at work in this world! We can have a part in that work! Missionary Jessica Curtis shares about her life serving the Lord in Malawi, Africa. God has had the Curtis family on a unique journey as they've given their lives in service to Him. From Ukraine, to the US, to Africa, they have followed God as He's led them. You will...
Apr 07, 2025•35 min•Ep. 339
"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers." -Charles W. Eliot, President of Harvard It is no secret that I love books! Reading is a huge part of the atmosphere of our home and our family culture. In this episode, we chat about why it is so important to develop a love for reading in your home. One of the best ways to do this is to collect a home library. I share where to find books worth buying and...
Apr 03, 2025•30 min•Ep. 340
Join me as I share the books that I've been reading in 2025! 1. New Testament Marriage by Scott Pualey 2. Safeguards by Julie Lowe 3. Habits by Charlotte Mason 4. Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou 5. Seasons of a Mother's Heart by Sally Clarkson 6. Every Home a Foundation by Phylicia Masonheimer 7. A Healthier Home by Shawna Holman 8. George Washington Carver by Janet & Geoff Benge 9. Boy Mom by Monica Swanson 10. The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trento...
Mar 27, 2025•36 min•Ep. 331
Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. Jesus Christ is sufficient to be the payment for our sins! Though our sin left a crimson stain, He can wash us white as snow. It is good for us to reflect on the gift we have in salvation. Join me as we discuss truths learned in the hymn, "Jesus Paid It All." May it remind us that we owe our all to Him! Scriptures Referenced: Romans 3:10 II Corinthians 12:9 Ephesians 2:8-9 Hebrews 10:10-12, 18 Resource...
Mar 20, 2025•25 min•Ep. 330
God has given us the unique opportunity to call Sydney, Australia home. Australia is a land of fascinating animals, diverse landscapes, and stunning beaches. Join me as I share a peek into what our life is like living abroad! Resources Referenced: NHC Friendship Cards Follow my journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram , YouTube , and www.nohighercalling.org Subscribe to the NHC email at www.nohighercalling.org...
Mar 13, 2025•57 min•Ep. 329
Sleep during the newborn/postpartum season is a hot topic! We are desperate for rest, yet it seems to elude us in that season. There are many methods, tips, and ideas to try. We ask- should we co-sleep? try the cry-it-out method? should a 6 week baby really sleep 8 hours at a time? how often do they really need to eat? So many questions! In this episode, I don't have magic advice that will transform your nights, but I do have some practial advice as a mama of five. Some tips are to help with bab...
Mar 06, 2025•40 min•Ep. 327
Welcome to the second episode in the 2025 Missionary Monday series. We will travel around the world experiencing other cultures and peoples as we hear from missionaries. God is at work in this world! We can have a part in that work! Missionary Marissa Paton joins us to share what her life is like living in Bacolod, Philippines. God has given her a love for this unique and beautiful land and for the people. She shares truths that God has taught her during her time living there such as letting God...
Mar 03, 2025•49 min•Ep. 334
