No Higher Calling

In this episode, the focus is on supporting women through the physical challenges of postpartum depression, building on the previous discussion about its spiritual and emotional impacts. Host Rebecca Grant shares insights for nurturing physical well-being during this season, offering practical ways to care for oneself amidst the complexities of postpartum depression. The episode emphasizes holisti...

In this episode, we dive into the often unspoken struggle of postpartum depression (PPD), which affects 1 in 7 women. Joined by pastor's wife Ashley Webster, we explore her journey with PPD and how she found victory, particularly through a spiritual lens. Ashley shares about the shame and isolation many women face, offering hope and practical insights for those seeking help. In this episode, Ashle...

Travel with me and hear about other places, cutlures, and peoples as I interview missionaries around the globe. God is at work in this world! We can have a part in that work! Missionary Julie Knickerbocker joins me to share about her family and their ministry in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Your heart will be challenged and helped as you hear Julie share her journey of learning to trust the Lord and...

The practice of writing Scripture has helped me focus more closely on God's Word during my devotional time. There are many reasons I enjoy doing this and why this practice is good for your spiritual growth, memory retention, and meditation on God's truth. Join me as I chat through these points on this episode!   Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 119:11 II Timothy 2:15    Resources Referenced: NHC Scrip...

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 en...

'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 l...

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?   Resources Referenced: NHC Shop: Scripture Promises for Labor & Birth A...

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 pr...

"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 kno...

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. Smit...

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...

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...

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, an...

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 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...

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 inf...

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 se...

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 ...

"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 Hi...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 p...

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 s...

"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers." -Charles W. Eliot, President of Harvard It is no secret that I love books! Reading is a huge part of the atmosphere of our home and our family culture. In this episode, we chat about why it is so important to develop a love for reading in your home. One of...