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Setting Ourselves Up For Future Health Success May 29, 2025

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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 health success.

Join me as I discuss the importance of...

Nervous System Regulation
Exercising, Stregnth Building, and Getting Outside
Getting Sunshine
Nourishing Your Body with Whole Foods
Prioritizing Good Sleep

Resources Referenced:

Hormone Repair Manual by Lara Briden
Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden
A Christian Woman's Guide to Health and Hormones by Sarah Boots
Color Analysis: Use this link for 10% off
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Hymns for the Heart: It Is Well May 22, 2025

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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 encouragement from this beloved hymn of the faith.

Resources Referenced:

Great Hymns for Growing Hearts by Brettnay Brazzell
Great Hymns for Growing Hearts Book and CD Bundle
New Mercies Music Peaceful Hymns CD
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The Role of Stories in Teaching Your Children Eternal Truths with Nathaniel Brown May 14, 2025

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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 a father, incorporates storytelling into how he instructs his children.

We discuss...

Why Christian parents should be storytellers
How we can use stories for eternal purposes in the hearts of our children
Why it is important for families to spend time reading Bible stories together
How using stories can be more effective than lecturing a child
How a parent can practially being using storytelling to instruct their children

Resources Referenced:

The Christian Storyteller by Nathaniel Brown
Exempla Podcast
Watch this interview on the NHC YouTube Channel

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How Motherhood Transformed My Walk with God with Kim Shadday May 08, 2025

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"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 God
Toddler Years: Patience in the Chaos
Elementary Years: Consistency and Repetition
Junior High: Grace and Gratitude
High School: Stregthening Relationships and Trust
Young Adulthood: Season of Transition

May this conversation encourage you in your mom walk with God!

Scriptures Referenced: Deut. 6:1-9 Psalm 139:7; 32:8; 143:10 Prov 22:6; 3:5-6 John 13:15 Rom 12:10; 14:12 II Cor 3:18 Gal 6:9 Eph 3:7 Phil 4:13; 1:6 James 1:17; 5:11 II Peter 2:9 I John 4:10

Resources Referenced:

Kim Shadday Biblical Counselor on Facebook
Watch this interview on the NHC YouTube Channel
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Missionary Monday: Visit Chile with Lori Holt May 04, 2025

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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

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When Grief Strikes a Second Time: The Journey of Our Second Miscarriage May 02, 2025

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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:

Psalm 27:13

Lamentations 3:19-24

II Corinthians 1:4

I Thessalonians 4:13

Resources Referenced:

NHC Podcast: All Things for Our Good
NHC Podcast: Pregnancy After Miscarriage

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Hymns for the Heart: God Leads Us Along Apr 24, 2025

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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

Romans 8:28

II Corinthians 2:9

Resources Referenced:

Great Hymns for Growing Hearts by Brettnay Brazzell
Great Hymns for Growing Hearts Book and CD Bundle
New Mercies Music Peaceful Hymns CD
Mother's Day Special: Use code MAMA to save 20% at www.nohighercalling.org/shop

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Balancing Homemaking and Homeschooling Apr 17, 2025

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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 (getting your priorities in order through time in God's Word and prayer)
Preparing the night before
Planning for margin
Using pockets of time wisely
Simplifying
Being consistent with housework
Embracing a need for rest

Resources Referenced:

Time Saving Mom by Crystal Paine
YouTube: What We Love About the Good and the Beautiful Math
YouTube: Gather Round Geography Units
YouTube: Gather Round Homeschool
NHC Podcast: Embracing a Season of Home
NHC Family Podcast: Developing a Biblical Vision for Your Family
NHC Family Podcast: Crafting a Family Culture
IG: Sarah Boots from @faithfulandflourishing
IG: Elisabeth Beam from @balancingbeams
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Balancing Homemaking and Littles Apr 10, 2025

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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

Scriptures Referenced:

Deuteronomy 33:25

Nehemiah 8:10

Psalm 19:7

John 10:10

James 1:5

Resources Referenced:

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Missionary Monday: Visit Malawi with Jessica Curtis Apr 07, 2025

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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 be encouraged to hear how God is working through their ministry and how God has used their time in Africa to remind Jessica to encourage herself in the Lord.

As a part of NHC Family, these episodes are great to listen to with your spouse and children!

Watch the Interview on the NHC YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/mWQj2Lulj78

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