No Higher Calling

We are wrapping up the first half of our school year. In this episode, I share what we've been up to, curriculum we've been loving, and what some of our homeschool highlights are.    Resources Referenced: NHC Blog: 2026 Mid-Year Homeschool Update  https://nohighercalling.org/2026-mid-year-homeschool-update/   Journey Homeschool Academy https://journeyhomeschoolacademy.com/   Follow my  journey by...

We are just days away from welcoming Baby Brazzell #6 into our family, and we couldn't be more excited! Join me as I share a family update, my list of postpartum essentials as a mama of six, and as I answer some listener questions about baby/pregnancy/postpartum.   Resources Referenced: Journey Homeschool Academy https://journeyhomeschoolacademy.com/ Brettnay's Pospartum Essentials  https://amzn.t...

In a world that’s growing darker and more corrupt, the call for believers is simple: stay steady and remain faithful. Just as Paul sent Titus to lead the church in Crete—a place marked by immorality and disorder—this episode highlights what it means to “adorn the doctrine” through everyday obedience. Faithfulness isn’t always dramatic; it’s often found in ordinary, consistent choices: caring for y...

I had the privilege of interviewing Erin Bates Paine several years back on the podcast. She shared what God had been teaching her about having a quiet, contented heart in the midst of the busyness and demands of motherhood. Her wisdom and inspiration is such an encouragement as we seek to have an eternal perspective in motherhood.   Resources Referenced: NHC Mother's Day Sale: Code MAMA for 20% of...

Diligence isn’t something you can shortcut—it’s faithful, consistent effort in the things God has given you to do. In this episode, Sarah and I talk about what diligence truly is, where Scripture calls us to practice it, and why it feels so difficult in a world of constant convenience and distraction. We unpack how modern life often replaces meaningful work with decision fatigue and delay, and why...

Conviction: God pointing out sin in your life Guilt: Satan accusing you of sin you have been forgiven of In this episode, we discuss how important it is for the believer to understand the difference between conviction and guilt. Our thought life is so important! If we truly desire to love the Lord with all our mind, we must learn to listen to the Holy Spirit and take captive Satan's lies.   Script...

Simeon and I were recently challenged as we heard Pastor Paul and Mrs. Terrie Chappell from Lancaster Baptist Church reflect on their 40 years of ministry. As they were sharing different ways God has opened doors for the Gospel, the conversation kept turning back to hospitality. We were reminded once again how important this aspect of life is for believers! We have seen hospitality have a huge Gos...

In this episode, I share how different seasons of life shape our capacity—and why it’s important to give yourself grace in lower-capacity seasons while making the most of the ones where you feel energized. During my first trimester, I was in survival mode with limited energy—and that was okay. Now in a more energized season, I’ve been intentionally building a morning routine that supports my healt...

In this episode, I share how we unexpectedly started studying Shakespeare with my elementary homeschool children — and why it’s become one of a highlight of our school days! Despite having little interest in Shakespeare myself, I was inspired by A Charlotte Mason Companion and several podcasts to give it a try. What began as skepticism turned into delight as we discovered the beauty of introducing...

Join Sarah and I as we share some of our favorite books on the topics of faith, marriage, motherhood, health, and   Books Mentioned: A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W. Phillip Keller https://amzn.to/4dt3iYP   What Do I Know About My God? by Mardi Collier https://amzn.to/4cVJRrI   Glimpses of God Revealed Through His Names by Debi Pryde https://amzn.to/4bxksCi   How I Know God Answers Prayer by Ros...

The key to a successful morning routine is a good evening routine. Many of us want productive mornings, but we often forget that they begin the night before. When we use our evenings to prepare for the next day, spend meaningful time connecting with family, and allow our bodies and minds to wind down for quality sleep, we create not only more peaceful evenings but better mornings as well. In this...

Join me as I share what I've read in Quarter 1 of 2026. Oath by Chuck Black Merchant by Chuck Black Reclamation by Chuck Black A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle Isola by Allegra Goodman Metabolism Repair for Women by Dr. Lara Briden Theo of Golden by Allen Levi We Shall All Be Changed by Whitney K. Pipkin As For Me and My House by Stacie Loughrin Creed by Chuck Black The Queen's Cook by Tessa...

Psalm 116:15 — "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints."   In this episode, we explore how Scripture confronts death head-on, transforming it from bondage to deliverance through Christ's victory. Facing grief, trials, and mortality reveals deeper hope: valleys become mountaintops, suffering yields glory, and Jesus meets us in our pain with His presence and tears.   A thoughtf...

Join Simeon and I as we share some of our favorite 2 player board games.   Resources Referenced: Find links for all the games mentioned: https://nohighercalling.org/favorite-date-night-games/ World Watch News https://app.worldwatch.news/?referral_code=DBgHDaDHgeBeiD   Follow my  journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram , YouTube , and www.nohighercalling.org Subs...

Join Simeon and I as we answer listener questions! What is your favorite thing about each other? How do you spend quality time together on a daily basis? How to prioritize your marriage in difficult/stretching seasons where  time/energy is limited? How can I support my husband in ministry best while also prioritizing the kids? How to balance marriage, motherhood, and ministry? How to cultivate a g...

In this warm, encouraging conversation, Sarah and I share about transforming our daily time in the kitchen—from seeing it as a reluctant chore to embracing it as a place of genuine joy, love, and even worship. We share how God softened their hearts toward cooking, revealing it as a beautiful way to steward their homes, nurture their families, and extend hospitality even in the everyday moments. Dr...

Simeon and I share some of our family's favorite board games for younger and older children!   Resources Referenced: NHC Blog: Family Game Night Favorites FIND ALL THE LINKS! https://nohighercalling.org/family-game-night-favorites/   Our favorite games on Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/shop/nohighercalling_/list/2F0XWD60PQMRZ?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d   NHC Podcast: Spending One-on-One Time...

In this episode of the podcast, we get a faith-centered, practical roadmap to combat excessive screen time and reclaim family presence. Recent data shows teens averaging 7+ hours of daily entertainment screen time (with many exceeding 8 hours), nearly half of U.S. teens online "almost constantly" (Pew Research), and kids owning smartphones by age 12 facing higher risks of depression, obesity, and...

Join me in this fun episode to hear the stories behind our children's names!   Resources Referenced: Head to Toe Prayer Journal https://nohighercalling.org/shop/devotional/head-to-toe/     Follow my  journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram , YouTube , and www.nohighercalling.org Subscribe to the NHC email at www.nohighercalling.org  

A while back, Evangelist Scott Pauley wrote an article that shared seven ingredients for a fruitful Bible study. I found it so helpful in my own devotional life and Bible reading! In this episode, I share those thoughts and how they have helped me be a better student of the Bible. Resources Referenced: Article: 7 Ingredients for a Fruitful Bible Study by Scott Pauley https://enjoyingthejourney.org...

Life is 95% mindset and 5% action. Join me and Sarah Boots from Faithful and Flourishing as we unpack the power of a right mindset, grounded in Matthew 22:37—loving God with all your heart, soul, and mind. Your perspective shapes your relationships, growth, and daily outcomes. A negative mindset hinders; a renewed one heals and brings joy (Proverbs 17:22).  We chat through these Biblical principle...

One of the greatest additions to our homeschool last year was incorporating biographies of great Christians from history. It brought incredible richness to my daughter's language arts, deepened her character as she learned from godly examples, and sparked meaningful family discussions that blessed us all. In this episode, I share exactly how we wove biography study into our daily homeschool rhythm...

Answering your questions about my pregnancy with Baby Brazzell #6!! -Why we decided to find out baby's gender? -Baby names? -How I'm handling health, fitness, and diet in pregnancy? -Birth plans? Home birth or hospital birth? -How to care for other children while pregnant/postpartum? And more!   Resources Referenced: Children of Character Cards https://nohighercalling.org/shop/family-resources/chi...

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my dear friend Lydia Scoggins to discuss her beautiful new Scripture lullaby album—a soothing collection designed to uplift the spirit and bring peace to your soul. Lydia opens up about her personal journey creating this project, sharing how God placed a deep burden on her heart to intentionally pour His Word into her daughter's life. What began as a tend...

The Australian school calendar follows the calendar year, so we are kicking off the 2026 homeschool year! I will have kids in Year 5, Year 3, and Kindergarten plus two toddlers and a newborn who joins the crew midway through the year.  We are changing some things up trying new curriculum and new rhythms. I am so excited to see where the year will take us as we learn and grow together. I share abou...