No Higher Calling

By Brettnay BrazzellReligion & Spirituality Christianity Kids & Family

No Higher Calling episodes

June 04Lunch Matrix
Sometimes, there are pain points in life. One of those for me as a busy, homeschool mama was lunch. We try to finish all of our school day prior to lunch (which I love), but that means that we race into lunch time. I needed a plan to help keep lunch easy and quick to get on the table. Insert the lunch matrix! Giving some thought to what we'll eat ahead of time helps me to serve my family healthy, whole foods with minimal lunch prep.

Resources Referenced:
Great Hymns for Growing Hearts by Brettnay Brazzell https://nohighercalling.org/shop/devotional/ghgh/

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26 min
June 01Q&A: Tea Time Chat with Brettnay & Sarah
Join Sarah and I as we answer listener questions!
-How to find balance in all the responsibilities of life?
-How to have discernment when choosing books to read?
-How to get your children in God's Word?
-How to invest in long-distance friendships?
-Fun (screen free) ideas for family time?

Resources Referenced:
Watch the interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/GLfMzYLkKag
NHC Podcast: Balancing Homemaking and Littles https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/balancing-homemaking-and-littles/id1547126864?i=1000702992591
NHC Podcast: Balancing Homemaking and Homeschooling https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/balancing-homemaking-and-homeschooling/id1547126864?i=1000703857446
Time Saving Mom by Crystal Paine https://amzn.to/4v5Y3E7
Friendship Note Cards https://nohighercalling.org/shop/heart-and-home/friendship-note-cards/
Journey Homeschool Academy https://journeyhomeschoolacademy.com/

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1 hr 10 min
May 27Mid-Year Homeschool Update
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/

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32 min
May 21Preparing for Baby #6, Postpartum Essentails, and a Q&A
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.to/4wSFPYH
NHC Podcast: The Story of Our Baby Names https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-story-of-our-baby-names-and-names-we-liked-but-didnt-use/id1547126864?i=1000749420858
Documentary: The Business of Being Born https://amzn.to/4dpU3bP
NHC Podcast: Hope for the Physical Side of Postpartum Depression with Rebecca Grant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WOlY4oiJw0&t=37s
NHC Podcast: Hope for the Spiritual Side of Postpartum Depression with Ashley Webster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaC8gsYbahA&t=34s

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44 min
May 14Comitted to Christ in Crete
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 your home, loving others well, and holding firmly to God’s truth. Rather than trying to fix everything around us, we’re called to focus on what God has placed in front of us today. From order in the church, to the home, to the world, God is a God of order—and He faithfully directs the steps of those who follow Him.

Resources Referenced:
Journey Homeschool Academy https://journeyhomeschoolacademy.com/
Enjoying the Journey Podcast with Evangelist Scott Pauley https://enjoyingthejourney.org/daily-bible-studies-etj-broadcast/

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24 min
May 07Replay: A Quiet, Contented Heart with Erin Bates Paine
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% off https://nohighercalling.org/shop/

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46 min
May 04There is No Hack for Diligence: Tea Time Chat with Brettnay & Sarah
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 putting things off only makes life harder. The truth is, we all “choose our hard”—and diligence leads to a more fulfilling, faithful life.
Ultimately, there is no hack. Diligence is built through a right relationship with the Lord and lived out in daily faithfulness.

Scriptures Referenced:
Deuteronomy 4:29; 6:5–7
Psalm 90:12
Proverbs 4:23; 13:19; 23:1–2; 27:23; 31:27
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Jeremiah 29:13
Hebrews 11:6
1 Corinthians 4:2
Colossians 3:23–24

Resources Referenced:
Watch the interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/5lsemk_Q84k
Follow Sarah on Substack https://faithfulandflourishing1.substack.com/

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1 hr 8 min
April 30Understanding the Difference Between Conviction and Guilt
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.

Scriptures Referenced:
John 16:8-9
Isaiah 1:18
II Corinthians 10:5
James 1:23-25; 4:8
Revelation 12:20

Resources Referenced:
NHC Mother's Day Sale: Code MAMA for 20% off https://nohighercalling.org/shop/

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36 min
April 23Hospitality and The Gospel
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 Gospel impact during our time of ministry in Australia. I share some stories of how God used simple things like our kitchen table and a homecooked meal to see a life changed for Christ!

Resources Referenced:
Heartfelt Hospitality by Terri Chappell https://amzn.to/3OZBb9H
NHC Podcast Hospitality Episodes https://nohighercalling.org/podcast_series/given-to-hospitality/
NHC Mother's Day Sale: Code MAMA for 20% off https://nohighercalling.org/shop/

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34 min
April 16Getting Your Morning Off to a Great Start
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 health, faith, and home life.
Highlights:
Honoring your season instead of pushing beyond capacity
A simple, life-giving morning rhythm (movement, prayer, small tasks)
The importance of evening prep for smoother mornings
Building habits slowly and consistently
Modeling good routines for our kids
Start small, stay consistent, and remember—faithful habits add up over time.

Resources Referenced:
NHC Blog: Getting a Great Start to My Day Find all the links referenced in this episode https://nohighercalling.org/getting-a-great-start-to-the-day-my-morning-routine/
NHC Podcast: Winding Down Well
The 5am Club by Robin Sharma https://amzn.to/4bEPOrO
NHC Mother's Day Sale: Code MAMA for 20% off https://nohighercalling.org/shop/

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41 min

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God has given me a passion for motherhood and homemaking. From that passion, a ministry has birthed- No Higher Calling. There is no higher calling on my life than to be wife to Simeon and mama to my…