No Higher Calling

Heidi James from the Children's Bible Society joins me to discuss how to teach children to pray. God has given Heidi a unique ministry. He is greatly using her as she seeks to reach children with the gospel and help parents and ministry workers know how to best reach the hearts of children. She shares practical things she's learned through leading children's prayer meetings. These truths and ideas...

"Raising teenagers has the protential to be one of the best seasons of our lives... If we go into it with a valiant "we are going to trust God" attitude, it's going to be good. It's not easy but it's good."   Ruth Sturgill, pastor's wife and mother of 2 teenage boys, shares her heart on the teenage years. It is often difficult to see our babies grow up and become less dependent on us, to see them...

This time of year has everyone making resolutions and setting goals for a new year, a fresh start. One of the biggest areas that we seek to make changes in is in our health. Diet plans and gym memberships soar in January! But what does healthy really look like? Is it working out hours a day and eating nothing but salad? Rebecca Grant, CNC + IP HTMA, joins me to tackle this question. Her informatio...

Throughout 2023, we will be giving one episode each month to studying through Psalm 23. Join me as we mine out the truths God has for us in this chapter and catch a deeper glimpse into the heart of our Shepherd. This episode lays a foundation discussing the human penman of this Psalm, the position of this Psalm in God's Word, and what this Psalm reveals about Christ. The more you come to know the...

Romans 12:13 says to be, "given to hospitality." I believe that the area of hospitality is one of the greatest means we, as Christians, have to be a light for Christ. Whether it is ministering to fellow believers or witnessing to the lost, inviting people into your home to share a meal and fellowship will bless your heart.  In this episode, I share small steps to showing hospitality. Maybe invitin...

"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 parent...

It's a new year, and many of us are analyzing our routines and asking ourselves if there is a system that would help us be more efficient in the tasks of home. If you are asking that in regards to cleaning, this episode is for YOU!  Sarah Boots with Altogether Lovely joins me to talk about a cleaning routine that has changed their lives! Giving just 15 minutes to cleaning after each meal has helpe...

The Bible calls us to be wise stewards of the things the Lord has blessed us with. That seems like an easy statement to agree with, but often, living it out requires a lot more attention and thought.  In this episode, I share different money saving tips for those who are seeking to cut costs and be a better steward. Many of these came from a friend, Rebekah with More Radiance, and then I threw in...

2023. A new year is upon us! Whether that floods your heart with excitement, curiosity, trepidation, or dread, we can enter this year with hope. Deuteronomy 31:8 says, "And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.” In this episode, I share... -A spiritual challenge for the new year -20 questions (...

No Higher Calling is wrapping up it's second year, and what a year it's been! We've hit 100k podcast downloads, published 2 books, created several other resources through the NHC shop, and started the YouTube channel. As we begin a new year, we have expectant hearts on all that God will do. In this episode, I share more about... -Our upcoming international move -Plans for NHC in 2023 -Sneak peek o...

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 Bre...

There are days in motherhood when we might wish we could rewind the clock and get a do-over. The reality if life is that time marches on, and the best we can do is learn from our mistakes and listen to the godly counsel from those who are further down the sanctification road. Francie Taylor from Keep the Heart Ministries joins me to share areas where God helped her to recalculate in her motherhood...

James 1:5 "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."   As we walk into a year, do you find yourself asking God for wisdom? Maybe for your marriage, motherhood, career, finances. . . the list is endless! God promises us that when we ask Him for wisdom, He will give it to us LIBERALLY!    In my pursuit of wisdom,...

If you've been following me for very long, you'll know that hospitality is something I'm passionate about. We have seen the impact of obeying God's Word in this area again and again. I have shared many episodes on this topic, but in this episode, we address extending hospitality in the holiday season.  It can feel daunting to extend hospitality in the Christmas season with all the busyness that ti...

"Mary gave her baby a beautiful gift. Mary gave the Christ-child a mother who pondered in her heart the purposes of God, who found her part in those purposes, and then who determined to raise her child to continue to fulfill His purpose."   During the holiday season, there are so many pressures to make perfect memories and give perfect gifts. In this episode, let's refocus. What really is the grea...

What a journey it has been for Denise and I to walk through the book of Titus alongside you listeners throughout this year! God has taught us many things throughout this study, and we pray He has done the same for you. We recap our takeaway truths, and give a charge to continue on in your study of God's Word. As we are on the precipice of a new year, we present the challenge to ask God to put a bo...

We've made it to the final episode of the Respectable Sins Bible study on the podcast! Throughout the year, we've looked at sins that might not seem "that bad" in light of culture, but all sin is in direct opposition to a righteous and holy God. So, where do we go from here? We must keep short sin accounts and live in the conscious awareness of the presence of God. Allow Him to shine the light of...

"I am responsible for my rest, my quiet time, my health, and my relationship with God. Each of the things that fill my cup allowing me to pour out beauty on the life God has given me." -Sally Clarkson One of the most impactful pieces of wisdom I have received and applied in our home is to create a rhythm of quiet time every afternoon. Not every day looks the same, but we strive to have 1-2 hours i...

I Thessalonians 5:18 "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." Life brings storms. Sometimes the waves crash so loudly that it drowns out the still, small voice of God reminding us that He is always in control.  In this episode, I share some truths that Pastor Tom Sexton shared after experiencing devastating loss in Hurricane Ian. In the midst of trag...

Melanie Cook is a dear friend, and the Lord has used her to be an example to me of what a Christlike woman looks like. God has chosen for her to go through several heartbreaks this year as she has faced three of her precious unborn babies going to heaven. In the midst of pain, Melanie has been a beautiful testimony of someone who has trusted their heart to the One who does all things for our good...

I Timothy 4:12 "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity." Throughout our study of Titus, we have been looking at the commands and characteristics God's given to women. In today's episode, we look at the list of characteristics God gave to Titus as the pastor of the church in Crete. There are paralle...

We come to the final "respectable sin" in this year long study- the sin of worldliness. At first glance, it might seem odd that worldliness is included as a respectable sin. Don't we know that we are to not be like the world? But as we dig into this topic, we see how our hearts have allowed the world to creep in.  Jerry Bridges defines worldliness as being attached to, engrossed in, or preoccupied...

Ashlie Gillit is a pastor's wife, missionary and mother in Birmingham, England. Her family works with the extension ministry of The Crown College, and they have seen God do incredible things in the UK. It is an honor to have her join me on this episode. What does it mean to "set the tone"? It means when something someone does or says sets the tone for an activity, it establishes the way the activi...

India Werner joins me to discuss how to create a musical culture in your home. As Christians, we are admonished to make spiritual music a part of our lives. How can mothers encourage this in their homes? India shares five ways she is working to make music a central focus of their home culture. 1. Play music as often as you can 2. Sing with your children 3. Talk about the songs you sin 4. Be willin...

Casie Ravert with New Mercies Music joins me to discuss the influence that music has on children. She delves into the impact that it has on their young, developing minds in the areas of social, emotional, and spiritual development.  Some of the topics covered are: -How can someone afford music lessons? -Ways to expose young children to music (from the womb into the preschool years) -How music brea...