This year, I have been focusing on several specific areas of my kitchen and cooking. Instead of having broad goals like cooking more healthy or eating at home more, I've broken it down into very targeted goals. One of those is to have a better breakfast routine. I've been working on this since the beginning of 2022, and I'm so happy to see improvements as we are enjoying healthy, delicious breakfasts without me having to be in the kitchen at 6am! No one wants to wake up to a stressed, tired mama...
Jul 14, 2022•27 min•Ep. 110
Simeon and I continue to answer your questions in part 2 of the Q & A episode. This part goes deeper as we seek to answer some tough questions from the truth of God's Word. Some of the topics we dive into are: drinking, tattoos, how to witness to unsaved people without exposing your children to sin, and how to agree to disagree with kindness and grace. Then we transition into answering some marriage/relationship questions such as: what do guys look for in a wife, advice for dating couples, h...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 129
Simeon joins me once again for a Q & A episode. We've asked the listeners to submit questions, and we have done our best to answer! Part 1 has some light hearted questions regarding our family life, personal preferences, Australia plans, and more! Our final question for part 1 transitions us into deeper topics as we seek to biblically answer the question of how to prepare for possible shortages and government & economic instability in the future. Follow my journey by subscribing to this ...
Jul 07, 2022•46 min•Ep. 109
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 discuss the word chaste. This word means to be pure of carnality, chaste, modest; immaculate; clean. So often, ideas of purity are connect with the outward. How do we dress? How do we present ourselves? Do we outwardly portray biblical womanhood? W...
Jul 04, 2022•49 min•Ep. 108
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 half 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 2) www.nohighercalling.org/blog/my-2022-reading...
Jun 30, 2022•35 min•Ep. 107
We are half way through 2022 which means that we are also half way through our Respectable Sins Bible study. I pray that this study has challenged your heart like it has mine. As I've meditated on Scripture and asked God to reveal ways that these sins have taken root in my heart, I've come to realize that there are many different areas of my life where Christ does not reign supreme. This episode covers some "respectable" sins that I've struggled with personally, whether in the past or in recent ...
Jun 23, 2022•29 min•Ep. 106
James 1:27 "Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction," As Christian women, we tend to take a strong stance on being pro-life when it comes to abortion, and rightfully so! It breaks my heart to think of the millions of babies that have died because of the selfishness of another. But what about the babies who's moms decide to keep them, and they enter into unimaginable circumstances? Who steps into these lives to rescue t...
Jun 20, 2022•37 min•Ep. 99
In this episode, I reflect on the past decade of life and share lessons that God has been teaching me. While a part of me is sad that my 20s have come and gone, I'm excited to see what God has in store for the future as I seek to continue to grow in my relationship with Him. Some of the things God's been teaching me that I share in this episode are. . . *I need to accept who God made me to be and root my confidence in Christ *Perspective is everything *Serving Christ doesn't always look like lea...
Jun 16, 2022•35 min•Ep. 104
Listen to me gush about all the beautiful details of my sweet Willow's arrival. Some things didn't look anything like I had planned, but God worked in every details and blessed us with a healthy baby and a lovely home birth. We couldn't be more smitten with our darling daughter. Resources: NHC Blog: Willow Noelle's Birth Story Follow my journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram , Facebook, and www.nohighercalling.org...
Jun 09, 2022•44 min•Ep. 105
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 define and discuss the word discreet. This character quality shows discernment or good judgment in our conduct and speech. As we study through this, Scripture reveals that this is not an exterior adornment; it is an interior heart work. When we pur...
Jun 06, 2022•40 min•Ep. 102
Philippians 4:5 "“Let your moderation be known unto all men . . ." In a culture where everything is done in excess, God has called us to live balanced lives where all things are done in proper moderation. One area of life that has become so difficult to balance in today's age is media, for ourselves and for our children. Sarah Boots from Altogether Lovely Collective joins me to share wisdom on how we can mother with wisdom in the digital age. As she shares staggering statistics regarding the hol...
Jun 02, 2022•55 min•Ep. 103
Simeon joins me on this episode to share our personal journey with what part TV has played in our home in years past and in our current season. When we were first married, we gave so much of our time to the TV. As we transitioned into parenthood, many of those trends continued. Around 2 years ago, God began speaking to Simeon and I about this issue, and we started rethinking what role we wanted TV to play in our home. As we transitioned life to having less and less TV, there was a huge adjustmen...
May 26, 2022•44 min•Ep. 101
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. La...
May 23, 2022•36 min•Ep. 98
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...
May 19, 2022•28 min•Ep. 100
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 p...
May 12, 2022•41 min•Ep. 97
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 ...
May 09, 2022•46 min•Ep. 96
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 be...
May 05, 2022•25 min•Ep. 95
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 Un...
Apr 28, 2022•36 min•Ep. 94
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 ...
Apr 25, 2022•52 min•Ep. 93
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 ...
Apr 21, 2022•34 min•Ep. 92
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 chara...
Apr 14, 2022•32 min•Ep. 91
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...
Apr 11, 2022•44 min•Ep. 90
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 a...
Apr 07, 2022•38 min•Ep. 89
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) Follow my journey by subscribing to this ...
Mar 31, 2022•36 min•Ep. 74
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: Altoge...
Mar 28, 2022•53 min•Ep. 88
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 childr...
Mar 24, 2022•49 min•Ep. 73
"... 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...
Mar 17, 2022•42 min•Ep. 72
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. We discuss ... -What does is mean to be sober? -Is there a specific reason that God lists this first? -Our desperate need to have our minds rooted in C...
Mar 14, 2022•47 min•Ep. 87
There is so much preparation that goes into having a new baby. Whether it is your first, or your tenth, there's always a certain level of prep work required as you get ready to add a new member into your family. Many ladies have requested that I share how I'm preparing for my upcoming birth of baby #4. This is a huge topic to cover, so I tried to keep it pretty specific to how I'm preparing for my baby. As I prepare for my 4th birth, but 2nd natural, homebirth, the preparation has been a bit dif...
Mar 10, 2022•42 min•Ep. 69
I have been keeping a HUGE secret. . . I just published my first book- Great Hymns for Growing Hearts!! This has been an incredible project that has had a life-changing impact on our home. In this episode, I share my heart and how God led me to write this book. This is a wonderful resource, and one that I believe needs to be in every Christian home! As we seek to pass truths about God and His Word onto future generations, this is a wonderful way to accomplish that goal. Music has a way of rootin...
Mar 03, 2022•42 min•Ep. 85
