Amazing 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 song of worship in your heart. "We've no less days to sing God's praise then when we've first begun."

Scriptures Referenced:

Exodus 11-12; 16

Numbers 21:5-9

Psalm 145:8

John 14:6

Romans 6:6-10; 10:9

I Corinthains 15:22

Ephesians 2:3

Revelation 20:14-15

Resources Referenced:

Great Hymns for Growing Hearts by Brettnay Brazzell

Great Hymns for Growing Hearts Book and CD Bundle

New Mercies Music Peaceful Hymns CD

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We are in the middle of summer here in Sydney, Australia. I have come up with a simple rhythm for our mornings during our break from homeschooling. I have found that having a bit of structured time together at the beginning of the day helps keep them from wandering around with no direction. This is a fun time of reading, learning together, music practice, and activities!

Resources Referenced:

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Welcome to the first 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 verteran, Margaret Stringer, joins me to share her life's story and answer the question, "What is a missionary?" You will be captivated by Miss Stringers enthusiasm for the Lord and His calling on her life! From jungle rats, to attack spiders, to witch doctors, Jesus led her all the way! 

As a part of NHC Family, these episodes are great to listen to with your spouse and children! 

Resources Referenced:

Learn more about Margaret Stringer and purchase her books at margaretstringer.com

Watch the Interview on the NHC YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Yh8W8y387bM

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God has a will for every person and a plan for every person. His will is the gospel. He desires that all people come to know Him and to make Him known. His will is the bedrock from which the plan develops. It is in His will that we find our identity, but it is through His plan that we live out our daily callings for His glory.

This podcast is called No Higher Calling. What is my highest calling? What is your highest calling? In this episode, I share my heart and what God is teaching me from His Word in regards to the thought of His will and His plan for our lives.

Scriptures Referenced:

Ecclesiastes 12:13

John 4:34, 6:40; 17:20-23

Romans 8:28-29; 12:1-2

Ephesians 4:13-15; 6:5-8

I Thessalonians 4:3-5, 7

James 4:8

I John 2:28

Resources Referenced:

Children of Character Cards

NHC Podcast: Finding God's Will for Your Life

NHC Podcast: My Surrender to Missions

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Wrap up another year's reading challenge with me! I set the goal of reading 50 books this year, and I wrap up with having read 54. In this episode, I share the books I've read in quarter 4. 

Books Discussed:

Resources Referenced:

NHC Blog: 2024 Reading Challenge (Quarter 4)

NHC Blog: Finding Time To Read as a Busy Mom

NHC Blog: What To Do When You are in a Reading Slump

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We finish our Couples of the Bible study with Mary and Joseph. Why add this couple to the "undesirable couples" list? Though God saw them as highly favored, man misunderstood and deemed this couple undesirable. That did not matter to them! They knew they had received a command from God, and they were willing to fulfill it, no matter the cost. 

Simeon and I talk about what it means to be wholly given to the Lord as a couple, even if that means that others misunderstand your choices.

Scriptures Referenced:

Matthew 1:18-25; 5:11-12

John 8:48

I Peter 2:23-25

Resources:

NHC Couples of the Bible Series

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Simeon 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

NHC YouTube Channel

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There is a scarlet cord woven throughout all Scripture. God had a plan for the redemption of mankind. His plan was Jesus Christ. For centuries, women wondered if they would be chosen to be the mother of the promised Redeemer. Out of the pages of history, God chose Mary to have that honored privilege. 

Jesus Christ has come and paid the price for our sins. He fufilled all the longings of man's heart. That is why we celebrate Christmas! But He is coming again! Come thou long expected Jesus!

Scriptures Referenced:

Deuteronomy 18:15

Isaiah 7:14

Malachi 3:1

Micah 5:2

John 1:41; 4:25-26; 14:6

Acts 2:38

Resources Referenced:

NHC Podcast Series

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Miscarriage is a devastaing loss to navigate. In 2021, Simeon and I lost a baby that we named Victory. That was a dark trial for us to walk through as a couple, but it was a loss that also affected our entire family. Though our children were young, we decided to tell them of their sibling that went to heaven. 

I have been asked before for advice on helping your children process miscarriage. Every family grieves differently, and ultimately if you tell and how much you tell your child is up to the discretion of the parents. I will say from our experience, it has been good for our entire family to be able to speak of and remember our baby.

In this episode, Simeon and I share advice on how you can navigate this heartbreaking topic with your children, giving space to grieve while claiming the hope that is found in Christ. 

Scriptures Referenced:

Psalm 30:5

Ecclesiastes 3:2, 4

Resources Referenced:

NHC Family~ A Father's Heart on Miscarriage

A Letter in Your Loss by Kristen Kelley

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Come on a journey with me as we follow Mary and her ponderings as she considers God's plan for her Son. From the manger to the cross, we see God weaving His plan of redemption through the life of Jesus Christ. Years of expectation led to this moment in time. The Messiah had come! 

What does this mean for us? How can we ponder on these things and keep them in our hearts?

Scriptures Referenced:

Luke 2:1-19, 41-52; 23:33, 44-46

John 19:26-27

Resources Referenced:

Great Hymns for Growing Hearts: Christ the Saviour is Born

KJV Christmas Cards

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