No Higher Calling

Latest Episodes:

Little Hearts, Big Lessons: Homeschooling in the Early Years with Samantha Brown Jul 23, 2025

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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 discipleship aspect of homeschooling
Home is home first, then school
Helping your littles fall in love with learning
Engaging activites for toddlers and preschoolers

Tune in to learn how to make homeschooling in the little years a rewarding experience for both you and your children!

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Hymns for the Heart: Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus Jul 16, 2025

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'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

Isaiah 26:3-4

John 1:1-3, 14

I Corinthains 1:20

Philippians 2:10

Titus 1:2

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Homeschool Q & A Jul 10, 2025

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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?

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Missionary Monday: Visit Germany with Deana Brown Jul 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 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 love of Jesus Christ.

Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OOknDqtOkJY

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Leading Our Children to Christ with Sarah Boots Jul 03, 2025

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"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 our children and practical ways that we, as mamas, can guide their hearts to Him.

Sarah shares...

God's heart for your children
How to lead your children to Jesus
How to live a real faith in front of your children
How to invite your children to Jesus
How to share the gospel with our children

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Sarah has made all this information and so much more available in a FREE E-Book, Leading Our Children to Christ. Available on her website https://faithfulandflourishing.org/free-ebook/
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Watch the interview on YouTube

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2025 Reading Challenge (Quarter 2) Jun 26, 2025

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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 Kathryn Butler
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoners Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart
Parenting in the Middle Years by Gary and Ann Marie Ezzo
Little Pilgrim's Progress by Helen Taylor
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhorn

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2025 Reading Challenge (Quarter 2) Blog Post
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NHC Family~ Raising Arrows Jun 19, 2025

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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

Psalm 127:4-5

Proverbs 22:6

Matthew 4:1-11

Ephesians 6:12, 17

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Hymns for the Heart: Near the Cross Jun 12, 2025

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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:

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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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Every Wise Woman Builds Her House Jun 05, 2025

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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

James 1:5

I Peter 5:7

Resources Referenced:

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Missionary Monday: Visit Ghana with Patty Sommer Jun 02, 2025

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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 talks about raising children on the mission field, navitaging the years of children crossing into adulthood, trusting the Lord, and how we can be all that God desires us to be as we go through different seasons of life.

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/OGnhbireXcI

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