A Higher Calling: Pursuing Love, Faith, and Mount Everest for a Greater Purpose

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • ECPA BESTSELLER • The husband and wife behind the popular Earls Family Vlogs share their inspiring love story of how an expedition to climb Mount Everest deepened their faith, strengthened their commitment, and sharpened their vision to make a difference in the world.
 
As a senior at West Point, Harold Earls dreamed of summiting Mount Everest after graduation and bringing awareness to the issue of PTSD in soldiers and veterans. But as a novice mountain climber and newlywed, could he really leave his wife, Rachel, on the other side of the world to pursue such a dangerous quest? After all, Rachel’s dream was to be a wife and mother. She knew that her husband’s audacious goal might lead to her to give up everything.
 
A Higher Calling takes us on a beautiful journey through the ups and downs of their relationship, from their unlikely introduction and whirlwind romance to their fairy-tale wedding and the dreams they shared. Dreams that required tremendous sacrifice and faith—in each other and in God.
 
As their dreams are realized, witness how Harold and Rachel used their powerful bond of love to overcome obstacles and learn that life is about doing versus having, serving versus getting, being versus wanting.
 
A Higher Calling shows each of us that when God’s purpose and our passion meet, we can transcend any sacrifice we make on the mountains of adversity. And as we approach life with an attitude of thanksgiving, we realize that being joyful and living in love is worth it. Every time.

Captain Harold Earls IV spent nine years of active-duty service as an Army officer, serving as the Commander of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Well-spoken and passionate, Harold has a deep love for his country, which led him on a path of service. He is a family man and playful father and can almost always be found smiling or making someone laugh. Harold is a graduate of West Point and is US Army Airborne/Ranger qualified.

Rachel Earls is a beloved vlogger, business owner, founder of the Earls Family Foundation, Army wife, and mother. Rachel also hosts the Earls Family Vlogs, which has millions of views on YouTube and more than half a million subscribers who tune in regularly for Rachel and Harold’s discussions on faith, family life, and love.