The Durenda Wilson Podcast

Finding Rest in the Lord Mentally (Podcast 478)

American's mental health has taken a serious nosedive and much of it has to do with veering so far off course from God's ways.

Today I'm talking about some of the things that can hinder us from resting in the Lord mentally along with effective remedies from God's word!

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Excel College

ctcmath.com 

The Unhurried Homeschooler

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

Receive free access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

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2 Timothy 1:7

2 Corin. 10:5

Phil. 4:4-7

Matthew 11:28-30

The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan

Article: Spend Time in Nature to Reduce Stress and Anxiety

(Please check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

Finding Rest in the Lord Physically (Podcast 477)

I have often struggled to rest in the Lord, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. God often reminds me amid my struggles that I need to rest in Him but to rest is to trust and there are times my trust is almost non-existent.

Today I am talking about some of the things that can hinder us from finding rest in the Lord physically and in the following episodes I'll be talking about finding rest in the Lord mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Excel College Camp (use "Durenda Wilson" for $100 off)

ctcmath.com 

The Unhurried Homeschooler

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

Receive free access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

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Phil. 4:4-7

Article on the benefits of morning sunlight exposure

The effects of sunlight on sleep

Isaiah 40:11

Article on Sabbath rest

(Please check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

God With Us and Why It Matters (Podcast 476)

This is my last Christmas episode. It is a short one, but one I think you will love because it nosedives into the heart of the season: God with us.

It matters so much to our here and now.

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Excel College

ctcmath.com 

The Unhurried Homeschooler

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

Receive free access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

Knowing the Spirit by Costi Hinn

Scriptures:

Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23

Judges 6, Judges 14, Judges 15

1 Samuel 11

Numbers 24

Luke 1: 46-55 (The Magnificat)

Acts 2:38, Eph. 1:13

John 14:26, 1 Corin. 3:16,17, Romans 15:13

(Please check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

Mary’s Presence in the Life of Jesus Throughout Scripture (Podcast 475)

I thought it would be fun to do a flyover of the times that Mary is mentioned as being present in the life of Jesus. It seemed as though there might be some things about motherhood that could be discovered and there are!

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Excel College Camp (use "Durenda Wilson" for $100 off)

ctcmath.com 

The Unhurried Homeschooler

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

Receive free access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

Reformation Study Bible

Matthew Henry Commentary (I bought mine on eBay, but you can also find it online at biblegateway.com)

(Please check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

Our Family’s Favorite Christmas Food and Music (Podcast 474)

Last Christmas season I shared an episode on our family's favorite Christmas movies and favorite traditions. Today I'm sharing our family's favorite Christmas Foods and Music! I'm including a few of the recipes here along with a link to a Christmas playlist!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Excel College

ctcmath.com 

The Unhurried Homeschooler

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

Our Family's Favorite Christmas Movies

Our Family's Favorite Christmas Traditions

Wilson Family Christmas Playlist (Spotify)

Unhurried Christmas Playlist (Spotify)

RECIPES:

Gen's (Jen's) Potatoes

10 large potatoes, cooked, drained, and blended with hand mixer.

1 8 oz pkg cream cheese

1 c sour cream

1/2-1 t garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

(1 cube of butter melted/paprika)

Beat all until fluffy and spread into a buttered 9x13 glass baking dish. 

Drizzle with melted butter, sprinkle with paprika, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes if already warm and 40-60 minutes if refrigerated. 

 

Curried Fruit

1 15 oz can of peaches, drained

1 15 oz can of pears, drained

1 15 oz can pineapple, drained

Place fruit in a 9x13 glass baking dish

Melt 1/3-1/2 c melted butter and add 1-2 t curry and 1/3-1/2 c brown sugar

Drizzle over fruit and bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes

 

Pecan Fudge Pie

Use a basic recipe for Pecan Pie, but before you pour the filling into the pie shell, layer the bottom of the pie crust with 1 c chocolate chips, then pour the filling over top and bake.

 

(Please check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

When Christmas Doesn’t Fit Into Your Budget (Podcast 473)

Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year, but also very stressful. If you live on a limited budget (like most of us), you might be looking for ways to give this Christmas without breaking the bank!

Excel College

ctcmath.com 

The Unhurried Homeschooler

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

Gift in a Jar Ideas

Fort Kit

(Please check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

When Our Kids Interrupt (Podcast 472)

Interrupting can be one of the more frustrating parts of parenting so I thought I'd address this topic with helpful suggestions and reasons why addressing this is so important!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Excel College

ctcmath.com 

The Unhurried Homeschooler

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

Nurturing Sibling Relationship Series (this is the first of 3)

Scriptures mentioned in this episode:

Hebrews 12:11

Proverbs 25:28

2 Timothy 1:7

1 Corin. 9:27

(Please check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

The Role of Grandparents (Podcast 471)

It can be challenging to know what the role of grandparents actually is in the lives of their grandchildren. 

Today I'm going to share my perspective based on experience, but also on God's word.  

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Excel Camp (chose "Durenda Wilson" for $100 off)

CTC Math

The Unhurried Homeschooler

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

Gentle Encouragement for Mothers-in-Law

Proverbs 17:6

Psalm 92:14

Proverbs 16:31

2 Timothy 1:5-7

(Please check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

A Biblical Perspective on Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims (Podcast 470)

Domestic abuse is more common than we would like to think and homeschooling families are not immune that's why I wanted to address this topic in a way that would better equip us as wives and moms. Whether it's something that's happening in your home, you suspect it is happening to someone you know or you would just like to know more for future reference, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.

With compassion and kindness, Darby Strickland brings much-needed biblical clarity to this topic.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Called to Peace Ministries

Is It Abuse?  

ctcmath.com 

The Excel Camp (Select "Durenda Wilson" for $100 off the camp!)

The Unhurried Homeschooler

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

 

(Please check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

A Return to Play - Makes Parenting Easier and Preps Our Kids for the Future (Podcast 469).mp3

Not that long ago, time for unstructured play was naturally built into a child's daily rhythm. Today, it's something that we as parents have to fight for.

As a mom to eight kids, I needed my kids to spend time playing each day, for their sake and for mine. Little did I know the incredible benefits that that simple daily ritual would yield.

Today I'm chatting with Ginny Yurich from 1000 Hours Outside about the essential need our children have for play and the countless benefits both kids and parents experience from making this a priority!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Excel College

ctcmath.com 

The Unhurried Homeschooler

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

Ways to connect with Ginny: 

1000 Hours Outside

Until the Streetlights Come On

 

(Please check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)