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No Higher CallingNo Higher CallingHymns for the Heart: Near the CrossIn 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 or more from Me...2025-06-1221 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingHymns for the Heart: It Is WellWhaterver 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 e...2025-05-2221 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingHymns for the Heart: God Leads Us AlongIn 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 2025-04-2426 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingHymns for the Heart: Jesus Paid It AllJesus 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 C...2025-03-2024 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingHymns for the Heart: Day by DayDay by Day, and with each passing moment, Strength I find, to meet my trials here;... Join me as we study Hymns for the Heart each month throughout 2025. We will be meditating on the words and truths of twelve beloved hymns of the faith.  On this episode, we hear the story of Carolina Sandell and the tragic event that led her to pen the words of this beloved hymn. Through the loss of her father, she learned rich truths about her heavenly Father that sustained her and strengthened her faith. You will be encouraged to t...2025-02-2727 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingHymns for the Heart: Amazing GraceAmazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! Join me as we study Hymns for the Heart each month throughout 2025. We will be meditating on the words and truths of twelve beloved hymns of the faith.  On this episode, we hear the story of Captian John Newton and the events that led him to writing "Amazing Grace." We learn about our gracious God. We think through discussion questions that delve us deeper into biblical truth. You will walk away from this episode amazed by our gracious God and with a...2025-01-1624 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingWhat's Coming in 2025Simeon and I share our vision for No Higher Calling in 2025- year 5 of the ministry! Hear an update on our family and ministry life in Australia. We also share some very exciting things coming to the podcast plus the FIRST sneak peek into a brand new project for your KIDS! This is an episode you don't want to miss!   Resources Referenced: Great Hymns for Growing Hearts by Brettnay Brazzell NHC Podcast Series Through the Eyes of Eve Website Through the Eyes of Eve Podcast N...2024-12-1931 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingNHC Family~ Raising Lie DetectorsOur children are going to face lies. Some lies come from within their own minds, and others come from outside influences. We know from God's Word that Satan is the father of lies. How can we as Christian parents equip our children to take a stand for truth in a culture that says there is no truth? Join Simeon and Brettnay as they talk about the importance of... Understanding the culture Recoginzing it's message Seeking the Truth Equipping the next generation to combat the lies Scriptures Referenced: Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Psalm 119:105 2024-09-1641 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingNHC Family~ Family WorshipWe desperately need a revival of the family alter! God designed the family to be the place where children are introduced to Christ and are instructed in righteousness. Unfortunately, in our busy world today, family worship of often neglected. Simeon joins me to discuss the importance God places on parents spending time teaching their children God's Word. We address: -Why it is important to have a designated time of daily family worship -The difference between reading and studying the Bible together -The role of father and mother in family worship 2024-08-1940 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingAre You Ready for Your Wedding Day?Simeon and I recently celebrated our tenth anniversay. It's had me reflecting on my wedding day. So much preparation went into me preparing myself to be Simeon Brazzell's wife. I delighted in each detail as I prepared to present myself to him. Christ promises that one day, He- the Heavenly Bridegroom, will return for His bride. Will He find you ready?    Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 24:42, 44; 25:1-13 Luke 12:36-37 I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Titus 2:13 Revelation 3:11; 22:12, 20   Follow my  journey by subscribing to this podc...2024-08-0826 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingI Always Wanted to be a ModelLet's rewind the clock about 2 decades and get a snapshot of little girl Brettnay. I'll never forget the day I got a brochure in the mail saying that the Junior Miss American pageant wanted me. ME! I knew from that moment, I wanted to be a model.  Fast foward, God did not answer my little girl prayers. And I am so thankful! Yet in some ways, He did. I am not modeling fashion, but I am modeling Christlikeness, and often my lack thereof.  Motherhood gives us the opportunity to be models for our children. We ha...2024-05-0928 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher Calling2024 Reading Challenge (Quarter 1)Hear what books I've been reading in the first quarter of 2024!   Books Reviewed: 1. Until the Streelights Come On by Ginny Yurich 2. The Watchmaker's Daughter by Larry Loftis 3. Raising a Modern-Day Knight by Robert Lewis 4. The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart 5. The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis 6. Help for the Hungry Soul by Kristen Wetherell 7. Educating the Wholehearted Child by Clay & Sally Clarkson 8. Ember Rising by S. D. Smith 9. Breaking Free From Broke b...2024-03-2847 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingWhen Grief Changes Everything"It is a mercy that our lives are not left for us to plan, but that our Father chooses for us; else might we sometimes turn away from our best blessings, and put from us the choicest and loveliest gifts of His providence." -Susannah Spurgeon Most of us have a chapter of our story that brought us deep grief. We live in a broken world where trials and sorrow abound. What does one do when grief changes everything? How can we move forward in hope?  I share from my own personal experience with grief how i...2024-03-0740 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingNHC Family~Q&AYou asked, we answered! Enjoy listening to this Q & A with us. Some of the questions we answer are as follows.   *When do we have our devotional time with so many littles? *What are the 3 best things we've done for our marriage? *Ways to keep your marriage a priority with young children? *Did our marriage change when we had our first child? *Advice for a couple facing an unexpected pregnancy *Our thoughts on birth control     Resources: NHC Pod...2024-02-1946 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingFlora Quinn’s Birth StoryFlora Quinn's arrival did not go at all like we expected, but God was in every detail! Listen in as I share her story and all that God taught us as we humbly surrendered our will and rested in Him.   Resources: Willow's Birth Story https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-86-willow-noelles-birth-story/id1547126864?i=1000565755697  Brazzell Babies Birth Stories https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-24-brazzell-babies-birth-stories/id1547126864?i=1000524934713  NHC Blog: Flora Quinn's Birth Story https://nohighercalling.org/flora-quinns-birth-story/  Downforce- Race Car Board Game https://amzn.to/3Ugf7If 2024-02-0850 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher Calling2023 Reading Challenge (Quarter 4)I share the books I have been reading in quarter 4 of 2023.   UPDATE: Since the recording of this episode, I did finish my 2023 book challenge!! I will include the final books read this year in the quarter 1 review next year.   Books Reviewed: -Raising Amazing by Monica Swanson -Parenting by Paul David Tripp -Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery -Serving Well by Johnathan & Elizabeth Trotter -The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame -The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein -Trusting God by Jerry Bridges -Habits of the Household by Ju...2023-12-2842 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingThe Weary World Rejoices"A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,"   There are many things in this life that make us weary. Yet we, as Christians, have the hope of the Lord Jesus Christ! In the midst of our weariness, we delight in the hope that He gives. This is a hope that passes all understanding. It brings a deep peace, contentment, and joy unlike anything else in this world. Isreal was weary of waiting for the hope of the coming Messiah. Christ was the fufillment of all Old Testament prophesy. He came not just to b...2023-12-2534 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingPostpartum EssentialsI will soon be entering my 5th postpartum season. I have learned many things that have helped me have a smooth, wonderful experience. First time postpartum mama Brettnay would not recognize fifth time postpartum mama Brettnay (and I'm glad! I've come a long way!) With my first pregnancy, I thought that in order to be super mom, I needed to jump back into "normal" asap. Now as a mom of almost 5, I have realized how quickly those newborn days fly by. I have also realized that giving birth qualifies every woman as super mom, and now it is time...2023-11-3040 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingPreparing Our Kids for Home BirthAs we prepare for our 5th baby and 3rd home birth, we are excited to include our children in all the details of the process. One of the beautiful things of giving birth in the comfort of home is that you can have the siblings be a part of the experience. We loved having Eden present for Willow's birth, and we are preparing the others to be a part of this baby's arrival.  Birth is beautiful and miraculous! I want to pass that message to my children, especially my girls.  In this episode, I discuss. . .  ...2023-11-0243 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingPsalm 23~ Thou Preparest a Table Before Me in the Presence of Mine EnemiesProverbs 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 t...2023-09-1838 minFinding Joy in Your HomeFinding Joy in Your HomeLearning Hymns as a Family with Brettnay Brazzell- S2, E40In today’s episode, Jami interviews Brettnay Brazzell of No Higher Calling all about hymns and the value of teaching them to your children. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: You can find all the links and notes for this episode below! Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Join our private community to chat about this podcast episode: FindingJoyCommunity.com Brettnay can be found over on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nohighercalling Her excellent podcast can be found at https://nohighercalling.org/no-higher-calling-podcast/ Our Sponsor: Treat yourself to the best shapewear on...2023-06-2543 minFinding Joy in Your HomeFinding Joy in Your HomeLearning Hymns as a Family with Brettnay Brazzell- S2, E40In today’s episode, Jami interviews Brettnay Brazzell of No Higher Calling all about hymns and the value of teaching them to your children. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: You can find all the links and notes for this episode below! Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Join our private community to chat about this podcast episode: FindingJoyCommunity.com Brettnay can be found over on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nohighercalling Her excellent podcast can be found at https://nohighercalling.org/no-higher-calling-podcast/ Our Sponsor: Treat yourself to the best shapewear on...2023-06-2543 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingQ & A with Brettnay’s Mother-in-LawWe enjoyed 3 wonderful weeks of having my mother-in-law in Australia with us. The time went way too fast, and we are already trying to plan her next visit! While Roxanne was here, we recorded this Q & A episode together. It was a treat for me to get to share her with my podcast audience.  Roxanne shares. . . -Her salvation testimony, her favorite Bible verse, and her hobbies -A mother's heart behind their child being called to a foreign mission field -Inside scoop on the early days of Simeon & Brettnay's love s...2023-06-1224 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEncouraging Your Children to Love BooksThe Brazzell household loves books, from the oldest to the youngest! I often receive messages from moms asking me, "How do you get your children to enjoy books?" In this episode, I share various ways you can encourage a love for reading in your child (and in yourself!) Rich literature provides such delight. Expose your children to a feast of it!    Resources: NHC Podcast: Mothering in the Digital Age with Sarah Boots NHC Podcast: The Importance of Reading with Your Kids Part I with Sarah Boots NHC Podcast: The Im...2023-05-1140 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingA Tribute to Patch the PirateIt is a rare day when the voice of "Patch the Pirate" (aka Ron Hamilton) is not heard in our home. Simeon and I grew up on Patch the Pirate audio adventures, and it has been such a blessing to our family to introduce them to our children. Join Patch the Pirate as he captains the Jolly Roger! You'll fall in love with characters like Sissy Seagull, Alberta Einstein, Commodore, Princess, and all many more. Adventure to many lands all while learning truths from God's Word. These stories are full of biblical wisdom and songs of worship...2023-04-2426 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingParenting in the Age of PornographyAs much as I wish this wasn't the case, we are raising our children in a sin-cursed, broken world. Satan wants nothing more than to sit on the throne of our children's hearts and minds and keep them in bondage to sin. One of the ways he is accomplishing this at epidemic rates is through pornography. The question is not if our children will be exposed, it is when. The average age of exposure to pornography is 8 years old.  We MUST acknowledge this reality and equip our children so they will not fall prey to this snare.  Ho...2023-04-131h 03No Higher CallingNo Higher CallingGiving Your Kids a Biblical View of SexCulture is giving our children's so many mixed messages when it comes to the topic of sex. It is not a matter of if they will hear these confused ideals, but when. And that age of introduction is getting younger all the time. As Christian parents, we need to be the loving authority who are the first to speak to our children about this topic so that we can give them a biblical view of sex. Sex was God's design. All things that He created He called good.  In this episode, I discuss... -getting your f...2023-04-0647 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingFriendship: Finding Your TribeThe more I speak with other women, the more I realize that we all have a desire for personal connection. God created us for community, for friendships that strengthen and encourage us. We want to cultivate relationships, but we often don't know where to begin. How does one "find their tribe"? In this episode, I share my personal struggle with this and how God used my search for mom friends to grow me. Brettnay from a decade ago wouldn't recognize the Brettnay today. God asked me to step out of my comfort zone, and He used that...2023-03-0231 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingFamily Worship"If we want to bring up a godly family, who shall be a seed to serve God when our heads are under the clods of the valley, let us seek to train them up in the fear of God by meeting together as a family for worship." -Charles Spurgeon  Throughout the Bible, we see the importance of family worship. This is how future generations receive the truths of God's Word and the genuine faith of their parents. In this episode, I discuss the importance of a consistent family worship time as well as practical ways to make i...2023-01-1638 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 126- My 2022 Reading Challenge (Quarter 3 & 4)I did it! I hit my goal of 50 books in 2022. Listen to me share my thoughts on the books that I read in quarter 3 & 4.    Resources: NHC Blog: My 2022 Reading Challenge (Quarter 3 & 4) https://www.nohighercalling.org/blog/book-list-from-2022 I've saved each book I read this year on a highlight on my Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/nohighercalling_/ Great Hymns for Growing Hearts by Brettnay Brazzell https://www.newmerciesmusic.com/product-page/great-hymns-for-growing-hearts   Follow my  journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also...2022-12-2950 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 104- Modesty: A Heart IssueModesty can quickly become a hot button topic. There are many differing opinions on what modesty is, or what it should be. The only opinion that should define how we live our lives is God's opinion! In this episode, we dig into this topic and see what God has to say about modesty. I do not give a guideline for what you should or shouldn't wear. While I have strong convictions on this issue, I would never want someone to dress or present themselves in a certain way because "that's what Brettnay does." Our desire for modesty...2022-09-0834 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 92- Q & A with Simeon and Brettnay Part 2Simeon 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, how wives can encourage their husbands, and more! 2022-07-071h 09No Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 91- Q & A with Simeon and Brettnay Part 1Simeon 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 podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and www.nohighercalling.org -2022-07-0746 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingTitus 2 Talk: The Young Women, to be ChasteWhat 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? While all these things are important, th...2022-07-0448 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 90- My 2022 Reading Challenge (Quarter 2)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-challenge-quarter-2   Fo...2022-06-3035 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 89- Respectable Sins: Lack of Spirit-Control, Impatience, & IrritabilityWe 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 days. The first one we discuss is a...2022-06-2329 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 88- Your Part in Foster Care with Beth HydeJames 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 them from the trauma? If we are truly going to be...2022-06-2037 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 87-Thoughts on Turning 30In 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 e...2022-06-1635 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 86- Willow Noelle’s Birth StoryListen 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 2022-06-0943 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingTitus 2 Talk: The Young Women, to be DiscreetWhat 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 pursue biblical womanhood, the Holy Spirit wi...2022-06-0640 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 85- Mothering in the Digital Age with Sarah BootsPhilippians 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 hold that media holds over our children's generation, you quickly realize this is an ar...2022-06-0254 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 84- Too Much TV?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 adjustment period- for u...2022-05-2644 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 83- My No Higher Calling with Lauren HickmanWhat 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 l...2022-05-2335 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 82- Respectable Sins: Pride & SelfishnessAs 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, and an independent, prideful spirit. I then transition into addressing a few...2022-05-1928 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 81- Rest: The Balancing Act with Jessica CurtisWe 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 push, push, push and n...2022-05-1240 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingTitus 2 Talks: The Young Women, To Love Their ChildrenWhat 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 o...2022-05-0945 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 80- Cloth Diapering 1012 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 begin to know how to get...2022-05-0524 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 79- Homeschool Recap & Favorite Read-AloudsThis 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 Units: North A...2022-04-2836 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 78- Nourishing Your Postpartum Body with Rebecca GrantRebecca 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 shares so much helpful information on why it is vital to slow down a...2022-04-2551 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 77- Freezer CookingWhether 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 the ways of my home. (Prov 31:27)2022-04-2134 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 76- Respectable Sins: Discontentment & UnthankfulnessWe 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 character, we get a deeper glimpse of His sovereignty. This leads to acceptan...2022-04-1432 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingTitus 2 Talk: The Young Women, To Love Their HusbandsWhat 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 Christ s...2022-04-1143 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 75- Because He LivesI'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 accept defeat? NO! We must p...2022-04-0738 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 74- My 2022 Book Challenge (Quarter 1)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 podcast. You...2022-03-3135 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 73- The Importance of Reading with Your Kids with Sarah Boots Part IISarah 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: A...2022-03-2853 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 72- The Importance of Reading with Your Kids with Sarah Boots Part ISarah 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 children through reading. Educational benefits include: -Increased vocabulary -Reading comprehension2022-03-2448 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 71- Respectable Sins: Anxiety, Frustration, & Worry"... 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 life of a believer. We often feel j...2022-03-1742 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingTitus 2 Talk: The Young Women, To Be SoberWhat 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 o...2022-03-1446 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 70- Preparing for a New BabyThere 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 bi...2022-03-1041 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 69- Great Hymns for Growing HeartsI 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 rooting itself deep...2022-03-0342 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 68- The Midwifery Care Model with Rebekah MustaleskiIt was such an honor to interview my midwife, Rebekah Mustaleksi, and hear her talk about the midwifery model of care. At 34 weeks pregnant with Ivy, we made the decision to switch to Roots & Wings Midwifery for a home birth. Best decision ever!! Now with this new baby on the way, I've had the opportunity to experience a complete (well, up to this point) pregnancy with my midwives. Having birthed in both a hospital and home atmosphere with medicated and unmedicated experiences, I've gotten to see different approaches to the process of pregnancy and birth.  I understand t...2022-02-2646 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 67- Lessons Learned from Little Pilgrim’s ProgressLittle Pilgrim's Progress by Helen Taylor (a children's rendition of the beloved Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan) has been the read-aloud I've been going through with my littles. We have been so captivated by this story! The truth presented in this book has laid a foundation for me to go deeper into many topics such as the Gospel, the importance of having godly friends, wisdom vs foolishness, walking in the way of the King, and more! I share some of our favorite lessons we've learned as we've journeyed with little Christian to the Celestial City.    Re...2022-02-2441 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 66- Q & A with Simeon and BrettnayIn honor of Valentine's week, Sim joins me for a fun question and answer episode. We've collected questions that listeners submitted, and choose several to answer together. It was a blast to record this! Hopefully, you'll enjoy it as much as we did.  These are a few of the questions we address. . . -How many kids to we want? -What are our long term plans regarding Australia? -What is the best part of marriage? -How to handle conflict? -What to do when you feel that your man isn't t...2022-02-1744 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingTitus 2 Talk: The Aged WomenWhat 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 second episode, we discuss the characteristics that God says the aged women are to pattern their lives after. In pursuit of a well-ordered life, God gives clear instruction on how that is accomplished. We share what God taught us from out study of Titus 2:3 "The aged women likewise, that t...2022-02-1452 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 65- Respectable Sins: Ungodliness"Ungodliness may be defined as living one's everyday life with little or no thought of God, or of God's will, or of God's glory." -Jerry Bridges Do you struggle with ungodliness? If you’re like me, your first thought would be, “I’m a Christian! Of course I don’t struggle with ungodliness!” We often equate ungodliness with those who have purposely chosen to live a life in opposition to Christ. As we dig into God's Word, I think you'll realize, as I did, that this is more of a battle in our lives than we might think!...2022-02-1043 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 64- Mama’s Little HelpersMy littles get so excited about being my helpers! Daily, I hear Ivy's heavy footsteps down our hallway and her chant of "helper, helper, helper" as she runs to be involved in whatever I'm doing. Allowing my children to join in on the tasks of home and to fully embrace the opportunity to teach them how to be my helper is an area I've been slow to adopt. I'm a very task-oriented person. The more I can check off the list, the more successful the day was. In my haste and efficiency, I realized that I was missing out...2022-02-0330 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 63- Taming Your Child’s Tongue with Ginger HubbardGinger Hubbard is the bestselling author of I Can't Believe You Just Said That, Don't Make Me Count to Three, and Wise Words for Moms. I have read the first two books, and have been so challenged by Ginger's biblical approach to child training. She joins me in this episode to talk about the message in her book, I Can't Believe You Just Said That.  Do your children whine, tattle, complain, or lie? I'm guessing the answer is yes! Our children are sinners- just like their daddy's and mama's! Ginger encourages parents to go beyond behavior modification and...2022-01-3136 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 62- Meal PlanningAs a wife and mama, much of my day is centered around the kitchen. Over the past year, I've been trying to implement things into my kitchen that help me "look well" (Prov 31:27) in the areas of planning, budgeting, providing healthy and delicious meals, and using our family table for ministry opportunities. An area that has given me much improvement in these goals has been meal planning. I am far from the expert on this, but I share some things that have helped me make my kitchen run smoother. In turn, this makes my life smoother! In...2022-01-2738 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 61- Respectable Sins: Our Sin Problem & the SolutionThis is the first episode in the Respectable Sins Bible study we'll be going through during 2022. As Christians living in an increasing dark world, we often get so preoccupied with the gross sins of our culture that we neglect to deal with the subtle sins in our own hearts. The sins we will discuss together through this Bible study are not any different in the sense that they are all sins that Christ bore on the cross. They all condemned us to hell and required a perfect Lamb to be sacrificed to atone for their transgression against a holy...2022-01-2047 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingTitus 2 Talk- Lessons Learned from TitusWhat 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.  This first episode is an overview of the entire book, and we discuss lessons that God has taught us through our study. We look at the spiritual condition of Crete, the command God gave to the aged and younger women, what it means to live a well-ordered life, and how we c...2022-01-1752 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 60- Welcoming A New Homeschool YearOur family has decided to start our school year in January, so we have just began a new homeschool year! We are all so excited to see what God has in store for this year as we learn more about our great Creator and the amazing world He's made. In this episode, I share. . . -Our school day schedule -What's in our current morning basket -Our current read-alouds -Our Gather Round Homeschool unit choices    Resources: NHC Blog: Our 2022 Homeschool Resources   Fol...2022-01-1341 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 59- A Quiet, Contented Heart with Erin Bates PaineErin Bates Paine has been such an encouragement to me as I have watched her live a Christ-centered life in her marriage and motherhood. I couldn't image a better episode to kick off a new year of the No Higher Calling podcast! Erin shares in this episode how she keeps her heart focused on eternity in the midst of the demands life brings. Her highest priority is her relationship with God. She says, "Our reactions and our responses stem from our relationship with the Lord."  We have many self-imposed ideas of what a perfect wife a...2022-01-0644 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 58- Having God‘s Greatest Blessing in 2022Here we are on the precipice of a brand new year! It's been such a wonderful journey seeing all that God has done through No Higher Calling in 2021. In this last episode of the year, I want to close out the year seeking to be an encouragement to my listeners. Recently, a sermon was preached at our church that God used to speak to my heart. As I was praying for direction for this final episode of 2021, I believe God wants me to share what I learned through that sermon. What is one blessing that you think, "...2021-12-3131 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 57- My 2021 Reading Challenge Part 4What a journey my 2021 reading challenge has had me on! I am finishing this year having read 50 books!! Most of these books were such a blessing and challenge to me. The more I read, the more I fall in love with reading.  In this episode, I share the books I've read during the 4th quarter of this year. I also share some tips for setting a reading goal in the new year, and what my reading goals for 2022 are. Whether you decide to read 1 book or 100 in the new year, I hope this episode will inspire you t...2021-12-3051 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 56- Preparing for a New YearReady or not, we are about to enter a new year! I always love starting a new year. It's a fresh start, and a good opportunity to take inventory of my life and ask God what He has for me in the new year. Over the years, my goal-setting has changed, and this year is probably the most different year yet. As I've gotten older and grown in my walk with Christ, I seek to bathe each new year in prayer and to know God's mind as I try to make changes and set goals. This year...2021-12-2330 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 55- Simple, Natural Living with Rebecca GrantThe past few years have had our family on a journey towards more simple, natural living. I've been learning about the products and foods we have in our home, and have been taking small steps to switch out toxic products for more healthy options. The more I learn, the more I realize the importance of being a wise steward in the choices of what we allow to affect our bodies. Rebecca Grant joins me in today's episode to discuss the path to simple, natural living. She addresses why this is an important topic to address in your...2021-12-1649 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 54- A Christ-Centered ChristmasThe Christmas season brings so many distractions. I think I'd be safe to assume that we've all had Decembers where we end the month exhausted, overwhelmed, and so happy that all the hype is over. I know I've had years like that! The older my kids get, the more intentional I have to be to guard our hearts and homes from being consumed with things that are secondary. I love every tradition, celebration, party, and so on, but where does the emphasis of Christmas really lie? In this episode, I share ways that God has helped me...2021-12-0930 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 53- Our Christmas TraditionsChristmas is my favorite time of year, and I love making it special for my family. Over the years, we have been developing our Christmas traditions. Now that our kids are getting a little older, it is so fun to watch them get excited about our annual festivities. I share some of our favorite traditions on this episode. I'd love to hear what Christmas traditions your family has!    NHC Blog: Christmas Traditions   Follow my  journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and www.nohighercalling.org2021-12-0239 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 52- Giving God Thanks & Exciting Things Coming in 2022*Shop the NHC Christmas Ornament here* This has been an incredible year for No Higher Calling. I share some of the blessings that God has given, and express my thanks to Him for giving me this opportunity. It's been amazing to watch Him lead every step of the way, and I'm so excited about things I believe He's leading me to do in 2022.  I share some exciting things to be anticipating in the new year. A Bible study discussing "respectable sins", Titus 2 Talks with my spiritual mentor Denise Palmer, and more is on the horizon! B...2021-11-2535 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 51- Hospitality to the TravelerWe've looked at many different aspects of hospitality on the No Higher Calling podcast, but this episode does a deep dive into extending hospitality overnight. Being on deputation for the past 2 years and traveling all over the eastern United States, I have learned many good tips, and several things to avoid, as our family has gained experience as the traveler.  Hebrews 13:2 says, “Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” The original language translates strangers as travelers and angels as those who share the message of the gospel. God commands us to remem...2021-11-1843 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 50- Chatting All Things KitchenJoin me on this episode as I chat about all things kitchen! The topics are pulled from an Instagram Q & A where ladies asked about things they struggle with in their kitchen. Topics such as my favorite kitchen appliances and tools, meal planning, healthy cooking, cooking with littles under foot, and more are discussed!  As I'm working to take baby steps of growth in my kitchen, I share things I've learned along the way. So much of the serving we extend to our loved ones and others stem from our kitchens. This episode seeks to give ideas a...2021-11-1145 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 49- The Greenhouse Effect with Denise PalmerDenise Palmer joins me in this episode to discuss the greenhouse effect and the part it plays in parenting. Often, parents think that their children are to be salt and light in a dark world. That is false. There will come a time for them to stand strong for Christ, but while they are young, we are to be cultivating their hearts. Denise uses the illustration of plants to illustrate this greenhouse effect. The child is the tender plant, God's Word is the soil, and the parents are the greenhouse. It is the responsibility of Christian parents to protect...2021-11-0442 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 48- A Christ-Centered FamilyFamilies today are centered on so many different things- sports, academics, entertainment, social status, etc. As Christians, the only thing our homes should be centered on is the Lord Jesus Christ! What is a Christ-centered family? Join me as we walk through Scripture and answer this question.  As Christian mamas, I believe we'd all say that we want to have homes that are centered on Christ. How does that happen? In this episode, I discuss the Christ, the character, the cost, and the crown of a family who is centered on Jesus Christ.    Foll...2021-10-2832 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 47- Standing for Light When Surrounded by Darkness"If giving up a holiday that brings Him zero glory is a sacrifice I must make to be more like my Savior, is that too much of a price to pay?" Simeon joins me in this episode to discuss our stance on Halloween. I understand this is a controversial topic amongst Christians, and we take a very strong, possibly radical stance, on it, but we are convinced that our position comes from one that has been bathed in prayer and Scripture.  I John 1:5 “. . .God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” A f...2021-10-2143 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 46- Saturating Our Homes with God‘s Word with Erin Bates PaineErin Bates Paine joins me on this episode to talk about the importance of saturating our homes with God's Word. No matter what we face, God's Word always has the answers that our hearts need. Erin shares how God used a trial to give her an intensity about abiding in Scripture, praying Scripture over her marriage and children, and filling her children's hearts with God's truth. She walks through why memorizing Scripture is important and ways she has incorporated Scripture memorization in her home.  As Erin sought to saturate her home, marriage, and motherhood with Scripture, God l...2021-10-1445 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 45- My 2021 Reading Challenge Part 3My reading challenge for 2021 continues. I’m excited to say that I have hit my goal for the year (40 books) with 3 months to spare!! The past quarter has been filled with some great reads. In this episode, I share what books I've been reading with my personal review of each book.   Resources:  NHC Blog: My 2021 Reading Challenge Part 3   Follow my  journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and www.nohighercalling.org.  2021-10-1144 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 44- But If Not with Casie RavertCasie Ravert joins me on this episode to share truths that God has etched on her heart through some difficult storms in her life's journey. She talks about how when you first set out into adulthood, you have dreams of what the coming years will hold. We all have a "Plan A". We hope our lives will go according to that plan, but it rarely happens. Casie and her husband, Adam, have walked through some bitter waters as the pages of their story include miscarriage and infertility. Casie shares that it was in her lowest moment that she cried...2021-10-0746 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 43- Special Family UpdateWe have many exciting things happening in our family right now! Two very special guests join me on this bonus episode to share some exciting news with you. It is an honor to get to share our journey with you. God is at work in our family, just as He is at work in yours! Let's give Him much praise as we see His guiding hand in our lives! Follow my journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and www.nohighercalling.org 2021-10-0422 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 42- Mundane Moments or Moments of Worship?The tasks of home can often feel repetitive and mundane. There are always meals to cook, piles of laundry to fold, and surfaces to dust. As Christian women, we want to glorify Christ with our days, but is He really receiving glory as we mop our floors? As I've searched the Scriptures, I believe that the answer is, yes!! If the glory of God is the end accomplishment of all that we do, then it doesn't really matter what the task is. All that matters is that He is glorified. If God is glorified, one task isn't more important...2021-09-3029 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 41- When Life Gives You Lemons with Katie Davidson"For a cup brimful of sweet water cannot spill even one drop of bitter water, however suddenly jolted." -Amy Carmichael   We live in a sin-cursed, fallen world. As we journey through life, we will face inconveniences, difficulties, and trials. We can either allow those things to make us bitter, or make us better. Katie Davidson joins Brettnay in this episode to talk about how God has taught her that when she keeps her focus on Him, even the sourest of days can have blessings abundant.  To keep this heavenly perspective, you must have Go...2021-09-2349 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 40- My Favorite Preschool ResourcesThe toddler and preschool years are full of lots of challenges, but there is so much sweetness in this season! Children are alight with wonder and curiosity about the world around them. The soil of their hearts is soft and easily cultivated as we seek to pour Truth into them. The days are filled with giggles, playtime, and precious moments of togetherness. Brettnay is mama to an almost 5 year old, 3 year old, and a 15 month old.  In this episode, she shares some of her favorite resources she uses with her children in these categories. . . -Educational2021-09-1634 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 39- Schedules, Seasons, & God‘s SufficiencySchedules are something that everybody struggles with. It takes so much thought, and sometimes trial and error, to find a schedule that is perfect for the needs of your family. Then, once everything is going smooth, seasons change, and so does your schedule.  I want to be a wise steward of the time that God has given me. I also need to realize that God doesn't call me to do more than He gives me time to accomplish. How can we find balance in our schedules? I share some ways God has helped me prioritize what exactly i...2021-09-0941 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 38- Parenting and DiscipleshipBrettnay's husband, Simeon, is a co-host of the podcast, General Order 4. His podcast takes a deep dive into Biblical discipleship as Christ outlined with His disciples. Simeon joins Brettnay as they do a joint episode for both of their podcasts. They explain what Biblical discipleship really is- a transfer of the life of Christ in you into the life of someone else. While we often think of the responsibility believers have to disciple new converts, this episode discusses the importance of having a discipleship mindset within the home. The call Christ gave His disciples was a call to be...2021-09-0247 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 37- The Beauty of Birth with Katie FergusonKatie Ferguson, with Open Heart Doula, joins Brettnay on this episode. Katie was instrumental in Simeon and Brettnay's beautiful homebirth experience with their third baby. God used her in many ways, but the most life-changing for Brettnay was having Katie open her eyes to the realization that birth doesn't have to look one way. You have options, and you get to make the choice of what is best for you and baby. Listen in as Katie answers questions like. . . -What is a doula? -How are they an important part of the birth team?2021-08-2643 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 36- Do The Next ThingBrettnay has been studying the life of Elisabeth Elliot. Elisabeth and her husband, Jim, had big dreams of how God was going to use them on the mission field. All of those plans drastically changed when Jim was speared to death by the very people that he desired to share Christ with. Elisabeth was overwhelmed as she worked through those days following her husband's death. The only way she was able to cope was by doing the next thing. Following Christ and obeying Him in the responsibility of that next thing led her from that thing to the next...2021-08-1925 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 35- Truth, Lies, & The Birth Control PillThe Holy Spirit led Brettnay and Simeon to share their personal journey with the birth control pill, the lies they believed regarding it, and the truth that God brought them to. They have a strong desire to help families and glorify Christ, even in the area of fertility and intimacy. Culture has led us to believe lies that are in direct opposition to God's Word. We must stand for truth, no matter how difficult or inconvenient. Every life is precious, and every life deserves to be fought for! Why? Because every life is created in the image of God...2021-08-1253 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 34- Simplified Hospitality with Marcie FowlerHospitality should not be a daunting task. It is something God has called believers to. Whatever God asks of us, He always equips us to do. So, why do we feel like showing hospitality is so difficult? It is because we have gotten our eyes off of Christ's intentions for hospitality and onto the world's version. When you look to the world's standard, all of the sudden your house is too small, not chic enough, food not fancy enough, conversations not impressive enough.  Marcie Fowler joins Brettnay in this episode as they debunk myths as to why m...2021-08-0537 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 33- All Things for Our GoodRomans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Our idea of all things working together for good often means we cling to this verse as a promise of happiness and ease for our lives as Christians. That is not the truth God was conveying in this verse. Circumstances and trials come into our lives that do not feel as though they are intended for our good. Sometimes, it feels that those difficulties will the be thing that drown us...2021-07-2951 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 32- A Life Infused with ChristInfuse: to cause to be permeated with something that alters usually for the better Is every area of your life infused with Christ? Does He permeate into your schedule, your marriage, your motherhood, etc? Friend, He should! So often we clench our fists, not allowing God to have control of everything. We think we know better. This episode is a challenge to let go and let God. Allow Him to permeate every area of your life. Discover the unity and oneness found only in Him, and relinquish all control into His mighty hands. He can do better...2021-07-2225 minNo Higher CallingNo Higher CallingEp 31- Gather Round HomeschoolGather Round Homeschool has been the curriculum Brettnay and Simeon chose to use for Eden's K5 school year, and they are all in love with it! Not only has this curriculum provided Eden with a wonderful foundation of learning, but also it has helped guide their family as they've solidified even more what they believe God intends for their home school journey. In John 10:10 Jesus says, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." Christ has gifted us with life abundant. Gather Round has helped Simeon and Brettnay achieve God's abundant...2021-07-1945 min