No Higher Calling

By Brettnay BrazzellReligion & Spirituality Christianity Kids & Family

No Higher Calling episodes

October 23, 2025Healthy Ways to Manage Stress
God designed our stress levels to fluctuate, but chronic stress is not part of His plan, yet so many find themselves battling this. In today’s fast-paced world, many feel frazzled instead of flourishing.
This episode explores the impact of stress on women, practical ways to manage it, and biblical encouragement for finding peace.

Scriptures Referenced:
Psalm 55:22; 94:19
Isiah 41:10
Matthew 6:34
John 16:33
Philippians 4:6-7
I Peter 5:7

Resources Referenced:
NHC Podcast: Circadian Rhythm with Sarah Boots https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/circadian-rhythm-with-sarah-boots/id1547126864?i=1000656357180
NHC Blog: Establishing an Afternoon Quiet Time https://nohighercalling.org/establishing-an-afternoon-quiet-time/
Body Talk Basics Puberty Course: Use code NHC10 to save 10%. https://nohighercalling--bodytalkbasics.thrivecart.com/body-talk-basics-us-shipping/
NHC Blog: Review of Body Talk Basics Course https://nohighercalling.org/body-talk-basics-with-megan-ziegenfus/

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40 min
October 16, 2025How to Encourage a Reluctant Reader
This school year has been an adventure as I have taught my son how to read. He started the year as quite the reluctant reader. Now as we wrap up the school year, I find him reading lengthy chapter books of his own desire and delight!
On this episode, I share some tips I learned while encouraging my reluctant reader.

Resources Referenced:
NHC Blog: Links for the Books discussed in this episode https://nohighercalling.org/how-to-encourage-a-reluctant-reader/
Great Hymns for Growing Hearts: Christ the Savior is Born https://nohighercalling.org/product/great-hymns-for-growing-hearts-christmas-edition-hard-copy/

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28 min
October 09, 2025Nourishing Foods for Babies & Toddlers with Rebecca Grant
In this episode, holistic nutritionist Rebecca Grant explores how mothers can make informed choices about their children’s health and nutrition. We discuss the critical role of nourishing foods during preconception, pregnancy, and a child’s early years to establish a foundation for healthy living. Key topics include:
Supporting a baby’s gut health and microbiome.
Transitioning to solid foods.
Promoting healthy snacking habits.
Using age-appropriate vocabulary to discuss healthy and unhealthy foods.
Emphasizing God’s design for optimal health, body function, and stewardship.
The episode provides practical insights for mothers desiring to lay strong foundations for their children's health.

Resources Referenced:
Find Rebecca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.m.grant/
www.cleanlivingmomma.com
Children of Character Cards: https://nohighercalling.org/product/children-of-character-cards/
Watch the Interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gc7I_lEolj0

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47 min
October 06, 2025Missionary Monday: Visit Romania with Suzy Crocket
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!
Pastor's wife Suzy Crocket joins me to share about their family's time serving in Romania. This part of the world holds vast beauty and intrigue, but it is an area that has a great need for the gospel. Suzy also shares what God is teaching her as a mother to young adult children who are struggling with their faith. I hope this episode will encourage you to pray for them and other missionaries and the real challenges they face while leading their families and serving the Lord.

Resources Referenced:
Children of Character Cards: https://nohighercalling.org/product/children-of-character-cards/
Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zpPr5QnP9zM

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43 min
October 02, 2025 Rise Up, Righteous Remnant!
People all over the world have been impacted by the death of Charlie Kirk.
People all over the world have been awakened to spiritual things.
People all over the world have been emblazened to stand for our King.
God has always had a remnant. This is not the time for God's remnant to keep our heads down until Jesus comes. This is the time for God's remnant to rise up and live, love, and speak with courage for our faith!
Anchored in Romans 15:13, we discuss clinging to God’s promises, doing the next right thing, loving Christ passionately, teaching children diligently, acknowledging spiritual warfare, praying fervently, and speaking truth courageously.

Scriptures Referened:
Deuteronomy 6:7
II Samuel 6:14
Psalm 30:5; 119:2
Esther 4:16
Isaiah 60:1
Micah 6:8
Acts 28:31
Romans 11:5; 15:13
Ephesians 6:12
Hebrews 10:24-25
James 5:16

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32 min
September 25, 20252025 Reading Challenge (Quarter 3)
Join me as I share what I've been reading during quarter 3 of 2025!

1. Faith That Sticks by Tricia Goyer & Leslie Nunnery
2. Reclaiming Quiet by Sarah Clarkson
3. The Mythmakers by John Hendrix
4. Wormwood Abbey by Christina Baehr
5. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
6. Michael's Gentle Wife by Karen Andreola
7. It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn by Greta Eskridge
8. The Prince and The Blight by Kathryn Butler
9. Mother Culture by Karen Andreola
10. The Only Raised Bed Gardening Book You'll Ever Need by I. V. Fieldstone
11. Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
12. Kingdom's Dawn by Chuck Black
13. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser
14. Drake Hall by Christina Baehr
15. Palace of Stone by Shannon Hale
16. The Time Saving Mom by Crystal Paine
17. The Forgotten Sisters by Shannon Hale
18. Castle of the Winds by Christina Baehr
19. Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Resources Referenced:
Find all the books discussed today on the NHC Blog: https://nohighercalling.org/2025-reading-challenge-quarter-3/
Body Talk Basics use code NHC10 to save 10% off https://bodytalkbasics.thrivecart.com/body-talk-basics-us-shipping/?affiliate=nohighercalling

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51 min
September 17, 2025 When Grief Strengthens a Marriage
Grief, while deeply painful, can sometimes serve as a catalyst for strengthening the marriages of Christian couples who navigate it together with faith. Simeon and I have seen that first hand in the lives of our friends and mentors. We have also experienced that truth in our own marriage.
In this episode, we seek to share lessons God has taught us in the midst of grief and how these biblical principles can make your marriage stronger than ever.

Scriptures Referenced:
Psalm 34:18
Isaiah 43:2
Ecclesiastes 4:12
II Corinthians 1:3-4
I Thessalonians 4:13-14
Hebrews 11:10

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45 min
September 11, 2025Hymns for the Heart: Come Thou Fount
Come, thou Fount of every blessing;
tune my heart to sing thy grace;
streams of mercy, never ceasing,
call for songs of loudest praise.
In this episode, we explore the timeless hymn "Come Thou Fount" and its powerful message of redemption. Discover how God, our Redeemer, ransoms us from the bondage of sin, as vividly reflected in the life of the hymn’s writer, Robert Robinson. Once a wayward young man, Robinson’s heart was transformed by the gospel, inspiring this beloved hymn of worship.

Scriptures Referenced:
Psalm 107:2
I Samuel 7
Acts 8:1-4; 9
Ephesians 1:7

Resources Referenced:
Body Talk Basics use code NHC10 to save 10% off https://bodytalkbasics.thrivecart.com/body-talk-basics-us-shipping/?affiliate=nohighercalling
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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19 min
September 04, 2025From Girl to Woman: A Mother/Daughter Journey through Puberty with Megan Ziegenfus
In this episode, Brettnay interviews Megan Ziegenfus, creator of the Body Talk Basics puberty course. They discuss how important it is for mothers to walk with their daugthers through this season, being a voice of truth and compassion. This can help form a strong bond that will serve the family well as you enter into the teen years.

Resources Referenced:
Body Talk Basics Puberty Course: Use code NHC10 to save 10%. https://nohighercalling--bodytalkbasics.thrivecart.com/body-talk-basics-us-shipping/
NHC Blog: Review of Body Talk Basics Course https://nohighercalling.org/body-talk-basics-with-megan-ziegenfus/
Watch the interview on NHC YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/XyMd5_z4SSg

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40 min
September 01, 2025 Missionary Monday: Visit Greenland with Aleah Gilbert
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 Aleah Gilbert shares about her and her husband's work amongst the Inuit people in Greeland. This country is rich in beauty and natural wonders, but it has been a place where the gospel has been neglected. This episode will encourage to to pray for the Gilberts and for more laborers to go to this part of the world!

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

Watch the Interview on the NHC YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Utjomx8GSG8

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36 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…