1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. That statistic is staggering, even more so when you become the one. When we believe that life begins at the moment of conception, the loss of a baby at any week gestation is a deep grief. A person has died. A person that a mother and a father have fallen in love with.

More and more, we are hearing from the mothers. They are opening up on what has previously been termed as a "silent grief." But we do not hear from fathers much. The truth is, though mother and father might grieve differently, the loss is deeply felt by both.

Simeon joins me in this episode to share his heart, a father's heart on miscarriage. In June of 2021, our baby Victory went to heaven. Though the sorrow was great, God's comfort and peace are greater still! This episode will be encouraging and helpful to men who also walk this road, or those who seek to help others navigate this grief.

Scriptures Referenced:

Isaiah 25:8

John 11:35-44

Romans 12:15

I Corinthains 15:54

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"God's call to you is not to get things done but to use time well. God's will for you is not to get things dome but to grow in sanctification. God's purpose in creating you is not to get things done but to glorify Him." -Esther Engelsma

I recently read the booklet, How Can I Feel Productive as a Mom? by Esther Engelsma. My heart was so challenged! She looks at productivity and motherhood through the perspective of eternity. There are many demands of motherhood, and we often struggle to prioritize well. Sometimes, we get much done but we missed the things that are the most important. 

In this episode, I share my takeaways from this helpful booklet. I pray it will encourage you as much as it has me!

Scriptures Referenced:

John 10:10

Philippians 2:7

Resourced Referenced:

How Can I Feel Productive as a Mom? by Esther Engelsma

Trusting Christ When Your Hands Are Full by Gloria Furman

NHC Podcast: Mundane Moments or Moments of Worship?

Faithful and Flourishing E-Guide

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"Salvation is more than a past experience. It is a present possession." -Clarence Sexton

John writes that we can KNOW that we have eternal life, yet for many of us, we doubt our eternal security. Doubt is a real part of my story. For many years, I struggled with placing my full faith and trust in Christ for my soul's salvation. Fear clouded my understanding of Scripture. Praise the Lord for the victory He gave me in this area! 

On this episode, I share my salvation story and how God brought me from a place of doubt to a place of complete assurance in my eternal security.

Scriptures Referenced:

John 1:12-13; 6:37; 10:27-29

Romans 6:23; 8:38-39

Galatians 2:21; 3:10

Ephesians 1:13; 2:8-9; 4:30

II Timothy 1:12

Titus 1:2

James 2:10

I John 2:25; 3:20; 5:11-13

Revelation 20:11-15

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Scripture records many people that we can look up to and desire to model our lives after. But it also records thel lives of people who we want to be nothing like! Ahab and Jezebel are a couple that we can learn from as we see their negative example.

What can we learn from this wicked couple?

-You reap what you sow, and you reap more than you sow

-Spouses enabling wickness instead of encouraging in righteousness

-Staying close to God individually and as a couple so you don't miss His still, small voice

Scriptures Referenced:

I Kings 16:29-33; 21:19-22, 25

II Kings 8:18

Proverbs 12:4, 26; 13:20; 22:24-25

Hosea 8:7

Hebrews 10:24

Find the entire Bible Study Series: https://nohighercalling.org/podcast_series/undesirable-couples-of-the-bible/ 

A Cancer or a Crown? by Niki Lott

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One of the challenging parts of parenting is discipline. This has gotten a negative rap in modern parenting, but God's Word has a lot to say about discpline. This even goes beyond the parent/child relationship, and has impact on our entire lives. Discipline is simply learning to obey God and walking in the way we should go according to His Word.

There are three aspects to discipline- preventative, corrective, and redemptive. Denise Palmer, my spiritual mentor, joins me to encourage mothers in the aspect of preventative discipline. 

We discuss. . .

-The importance of training your children proactively

-The heart work that takes place in parenting and discpline

-Practical advice on how to set children up for success in obedience

-The different between "gentle parenting" and biblical parenting

Scriptures Referenced:

Judges 21:25

Proverbs 21:2

Daniel 1:8

Resources Referenced:

NHC Podcast: Disciplines Role in Discipling Our Children with Melissa Hildebrand

NHC Podcast: A Study of Titus with Denise Palmer

Tagalong Stroller Handle 

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How can you encourage your pastor? Evangelist Scott Pauley gives great, biblical advice on how church members can support their pastor through prayer. This advice has impacted my life, and in this episode, I share how.

We discuss...

-Why your pastor needs you to pray for him and his family

-How praying for your pastor will open your heart to receive more from preaching

-Specific things to pray for your pastor

Scriptures Referenced:

Jeremiah 3:15

Romans 15:30

Ephesians 6:18

Philippians 1:18-19

Colossians 4:2-4

I Thessalonians 5:25

II Thessalonians 3:1

James 1:17

Resources:

Enjoying the Journey Blog: Pray for Your Pastor by Scott Pauley https://enjoyingthejourney.org/pray-for-your-pastor/ 

YouTube: Papa Visits Australia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVCWtnDybYc 

No Higher Calling Podcast: How to Encourage a Missionary https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-encourage-a-missionary/id1547126864?i=1000651409425 

The BEST Gift for Mom- Smart Mug https://amzn.to/3WFd95G 

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In 2015, The Wall Street Journal did a survey recording that while 82% of people parenting today did chores growing up, only 28% of those parents were requiring their children to do chores today. Why the significant decrease? Is it important for our children to do chores? Simeon joins me as we discuss how chores help children learn life skills, how to work together as a team, and how to grow in responsibility.

Danelle Fisher, M.D., pediatrician and vice chair of pediatrics at Providence Saint John's Heath Center in Santa Monica, California, says, "When you break chores down, they are activities of daily living. You as an adult need to tend to yourself, your home, and your family. It teaches you that responsiblity as a child, that things don't just come to you, but you have to work for it."

Sometimes we think that work is a part of man's sin curse, but that is not true! God created man to work! He designed for every person, old and young, to get great satisfaction from a job well done. We can help our children understand this as we include them in the habits of home.

Scriptures Referenced:

Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Mark 9:35

I Corinthains 10:31

Resources Referenced:

Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier https://amzn.to/3Kf7qfa 

When Your Child is 6 to 12 by John Drescher https://amzn.to/44NlbeJ 

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Women wear many hats. We need energy and health to steward our many responsibilities well. Yet we live in a society where people are struggling with mental and physical health issues more than ever. 

Sarah Boots from Faithful and Flourishing joins me to share her health journey and how circadian rhythm has had an astounding impact on her quality of life. She's been chatting quite a bit about this on her Instagram account, and ladies are catching on! Many are implementing free, easy, God-designed practices and are seeing huge impacts on their health.

We chat about...

-What circadian rhythm is

-The negative affect screens have on health

-Sunlight's aid in hormone and mental health

And SO MUCH MORE!

Scriptures Referenced:

Proverbs 31:27

I Corinthians 6:19

Colossians 1:16-20

I Timothy 3:11

Resources Referenced:

A Christian Woman's Guide to Health and Hormones https://faithfulandflourishing.org/product/a-christian-womans-guide-to-health-and-hormones/

Find Sarah at Faithful and Flourishing https://faithfulandflourishing.org/ 

Follow Sarah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/faithfulandflourishing/ 

Past Episodes with Sarah:

NHC Podcast: Meal Rotations with Sarah Boots 

NHC Podcast: Mothering the Strong-Willed Child with Sarah Boots

NHC Podcast: Clean 15 with Sarah Boots 

NHC Podcast: Mothering in the Digital Age

NHC Podcast: The Importance of Reading to Your Children with Sarah Boots Part 1 

NHC Podcast: The Importance of Reading to Your Children with Sarah Boots Part II

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I have been baking bread for years, but this year I challenged myself to make all of our bread products from scratch. There are many reasons for this such as taste, cost, and health. Bread is a staple of most homes and kitchens. 

We chat about. . . 

-How to weave bread making into the rhythm of your day

-The cost and health benefit of eating homemade bread products

-Grinding your own grains

Resources Referenced:

NHC Podcast: Embracing a Season of Home

Hope's Table Cookbook 

NHC Podcast: Ways to Save on the Grocery Budget https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ways-to-help-the-grocery-budget/id1547126864?i=1000654301974 

The BEST Muffin Recipe https://thevanillatulip.com/2021/06/simple-blueberry-muffins.html 

NHC Blog: Our Favorite Sandwich Bread https://nohighercalling.org/our-favorite-sandwich-bread/ 

NHC Blog: Delicious Pizza Dough https://nohighercalling.org/delicious-pizza-dough/ 

NHC Blog: Mexican Style Tortillas at Home https://nohighercalling.org/mexican-style-tortillas-at-home/ 

NHC Blog: Homemade Hamburger Buns https://nohighercalling.org/homemade-hamburger-buns/

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Isaac and Rebekah begin their marriage relationship with so much potential. Sadly, as we walk through their story, things fall far from God's design for marriage. God blesses their marriage with children, but instead of children stregthening their marriage, they allowed them to divide it.

Some lessons we learn from this couple:

-How a couple should handle sorrow

-The importance of being one in decision making and communication

-The legacy and impact of a godly marriage

Scriptures Referenced:

Genesis 24-26

Proverbs 14:1; 24:16; 31:11-12

II Timothy 2:20

Resources:

Find the entire Bible Study Series: https://nohighercalling.org/podcast_series/undesirable-couples-of-the-bible/

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