No Higher Calling

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Time Saving Kitchen Tips Oct 26, 2023

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As a homemaker, it is important to me to steward my family's health well. Planning, cooking, and serving meals are such a huge part of life. Busy lives can make microwave dinners and takeout pizza look quite appealing, and while we do enjoy those from time to time, I know that's not what I want for our everyday. I'm also realizing that I have a very important ministry to my family through the family table.

Laying that foundation, we discuss how to live that out while having busy lives and schedules. You'll hear some of the tips that have helped me accomplish the goal of feeding my family well while also not spending all my time in the kitchen.

Resources

NHC Podcast: Cooking from Scratch with Jami Balmet https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cooking-from-scratch-with-jami-balmet/id1547126864?i=1000617132827

NHC Podcast: Meal Planning

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-62-meal-planning/id1547126864?i=1000549157611

NHC Podcast: Freezer Cooking

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-77-freezer-cooking/id1547126864?i=1000558245327

Crock Pot: https://amzn.to/45IuZW8

Bread Machine: https://amzn.to/3Sbz2af

Souper Cubes: https://amzn.to/3Q1481O

Cooling Racks: https://amzn.to/3Q7j6Dl

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The Gift of Boredom Oct 19, 2023

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As moms, one of the things we most dread to hear from our children are the words, "I'm bored!" We live in a culture that is so overstimulized. We have lost the ability to wait, to be still or to be bored.

Ainsley Arment from Wild + Free said, "If only we could be content with ourselves long enough to make it through the desert of boredom into the oasis of imagination and creativity."

Boredom is not something that should be avoided at all costs. We just need to learn now to navigate our way through it to the beauty that awaits us on the other side. This is gift that we can give to our children!

We discuss...

-How parents model navigating boredom

-Balancing adventure and boredom

-Ways to encourage creativity and imagination

-Learning to slow down as a family

And so much more!

Resources:

NHC Podcast: Mothering in the Digital Age with Sarah Boots https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-85-mothering-in-the-digital-age-with-sarah-boots/id1547126864?i=1000564948737

NHC Podcast: Establishing a Quiet Time https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-119-establishing-a-quiet-time/id1547126864?i=1000587712462

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Surviving the First Trimester of Pregnancy Oct 16, 2023

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I'm often asked, "How do you juggle the first trimester of pregnancy while parenting other little ones?" I do not have the perfect answer, and some days are better than others! Growing a new life brings so many changes and challenges to the mama, but those things compound when you are trying to chase a toddler, manage your older children's education, keep up with the home, etc.

This pregnancy was very rough in the first trimester. There were days where I didn't have the energy to get off the couch. In this episode, I share some different things that have helped me survive those early weeks while being mama to other little ones.

Resources:

NHC Podcast: Nourishing Your Postpartum Body with Rebecca Grant https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-78-nourishing-your-postpartum-body-with-rebecca-grant/id1547126864?i=1000558592925

NHC Podcast: Preparing for a New Baby https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-70-preparing-for-a-new-baby/id1547126864?i=1000553542251

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Raising Geniuses Oct 12, 2023

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"If you can light a passion in a child to love to learn and to learn for themselves, you will set them on a trajectory of pursuing beauty and excellence."

Accoring to Greek and Latin origins, the word "genius" means "giving birth to one's joy." To help give birth to a child's genius, we have the privilege of introducing to them the joy of learning. How can we cultivate this? Wonder is the gateway to unlocking the genius. We discuss how parents can encourage wonder in their developing children, offer a feast of excellence in education, and be students of our student's as we seek to see them become all that God created them to be.

Resources:

Awaking Wonder by Sally Clarkson https://amzn.to/3PmZ7jT

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The Atmosphere and Tone of Home Oct 05, 2023

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There is so much pressure to craft homes that could be photographed for Better Homes & Gardens. Maybe you have that kind of home, and if so, that's wonderful! But I think the majority of us don't for a multitude of reasons- practicality, buget limitations, children, etc.

What is the purpose of our homes? What do you want to emphasize in your space?

As homemakers, we have the opportunity to cultivate a haven of beauty for our families. In this episode, I seek to find the balance between delighting in a beautiful home with finding contentment and joy in crafting a home that serves a unique purpose.

Scriptures Referenced:

Proverbs 14:1

Resources:

Subscribe to the NHC Email! www.nohighercalling.org

Simeon's audio & web business: https://aussie-audio.com/

The Lifegiving Home by Sally Clarkson https://amzn.to/3PpOZGP

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The Calling to Let Go Oct 02, 2023

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This episode is specifically for those who have been called to let go- to let go of those that they love who are serving Christ around the world. It was (and still often is) difficult for me to be so far from our parents, other family, and friends. But it is also difficult for those who remain behind and have to watch their loved ones board a plane.

I've received messages from others asking what it's been like to be so far from friends and family, how we "shorten" the distance, and ways that we help the grands stay connected with their grandchildren. We are only 8 months into our new life overseas, but we have had to navigate a vast array of emotions and learn to take comfort in what we do have and can do.

Resources:

Serving Well by Elizabeth & Jonathan Trotter: https://amzn.to/45WwDEI

Resources:

www.brazzellstoaustralia.com

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2023 Reading Challenge (Quarter 3) Sep 28, 2023

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Another quarter finished, another reading challenge update! Hear about the books I've been reading over the past few months.

Resources:

NHC Blog: My 2023 Reading Challenge (Quarter 3) https://nohighercalling.org/my-2023-reading-challenge-quarter-3/

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Hosting a Meal Train Sep 21, 2023

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There are time when the need for hospitality calls for us to minister from our homes instead of in our homes.

What is a "meal train"? It is simply when someone is in charge of organizing multiple meals for a person/family in need. In this episode, I share practical tips on how to make this go smoothly (especially for the one hosting/organizing the meals) and to be the greatest blessing to the recepients.

We have been so encouraged and helped by those who have provided meals for us during times of new babies, the unexpected loss of my brother, and sickness. If you have been on the receiving end of this aspect of hospitality, you know the immense blessing this can be!

Resources:

www.mealtrain.com

NHC Podcast: Hospitality On-the-Go https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-107-hospitality-on-the-go/id1547126864?i=1000580291148

NHC Hospitality Guide https://nohighercalling.org/product/hospitality-guide/

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Psalm 23~ Thou Preparest a Table Before Me in the Presence of Mine Enemies Sep 18, 2023

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Proverbs 23:5 "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:"

Before we are in the presence of our enemies, desperate for the nourishment that the Shepherd provides, He has already prepared a table for us. Loving care is required when laying a table, and no one prepares a table like Jesus!

"What a tragedy when Christ prepares a table for me, yet I don't stop and grumble about my weariness as I walk by." -Evangelist Scott Pauley

In the moments of intense battle and spiritual depletion, may we stop at the table the Shepherd has provided and find the refreshment we so desperately need.

Scriptures Referenced:

Psalm 23

Resources:

Blue Collar Theology Podcast by Simeon Brazzell~ Bible Translations: https://blue-collartheology.com/podcast/holey-left-sleeves

Hinds' Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnad: https://amzn.to/3OZCxNR

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W Phillip Keller: https://amzn.to/3CJZGid

The Heart of the Shepherd by Stephen Chappell: https://amzn.to/3Sh6B8R

If you do not know Christ as your Shepherd, email me at nohighercallingpodcast@gmail.com. I'd love nothing more than to share how Jesus Christ can be your Savior.

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Clutter, Organizitaion, & Minimalism Sep 14, 2023

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As a mom of a lot of littles, I get asked often about how I manage the clutter and keep our home organized and tidy. My personality is to have everything decent and in order. I cannot funtion or find joy in a home that is drowning in stuff, messes, and dirt. On the other hand, having many little children means that messes are a part of our everyday life. So, how does one find balance? How do you juggle it all?

In this episode, I share some tips that have been helpful to our home in this area.

Resources:

NHC YouTube: Kid's Bookshelf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=womti80cqOo&t=637s

NHC YouTube: Natural Cleaning with Kids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeJi_LPv34Q&t=18s

NHC Podcast: Clean 15 with Sarah Boots https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/clean-15-with-sarah-boots/id1547126864?i=1000593962267

NHC Podcast: Cleaning with Littles https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cleaning-with-littles/id1547126864?i=1000609275443

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