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Durenda Wilson is the owner/host of her podcast and is a wife to one for 35 years, mom to eight, and nana to 12. She has homeschooled all of her kids from the beginning. She loves to share simple, effective approaches to motherhood, homeschooling, and life in general. These tools are a result of many years of walking with the Lord and finding freedom in letting His voice quiet all the others.
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Aug 18, 2023
Aug 18, 2023
36 min
We have all been repeatedly told that the traditional college setting is the only path to success but the truth is that it is all but obsolete. Only one of our kids went the college route, but all have been successful with or without college. I have a series of podcast episodes where I interviewed each of our grown kids who shared their journey after high school. (I’ll leave links below.)
This year, I’ve spoken at 9 homeschool conferences and I’ve noticed more and more alternatives being offered for high school graduates so I decided to start a series of episodes I will share periodically called, "College Alternatives".
Resources shared in today’s episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Where Our Homeschool Kids Are Now:
(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!)
Aug 14, 2023
Aug 14, 2023
30 min
The world can feel like a scary place, but children need to feel safe and secure rather than growing up scared or sheltered from potential dangers. Today, Julie Lowe, a counselor, mom, and author, shares some ways that we can teach the safety skills that will help protect our kids from mistreatment, unsafe situations, violence, bullying, cybercrimes, predatory behavior, sexting, abuse and other kinds of danger they might encounter.
This episode is full of wisdom and practical ideas!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Safeguards by Julie Lowe (Amazon)
Safeguards by Julie Lowe (New Growth Press)
(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!)
Aug 11, 2023
Aug 11, 2023
27 min
As a veteran mom, I’ve seen many trends in parenting come and go and they seem to lean extremely toward either permissive or authoritative parenting styles that pendulum swing back and forth based on a reaction to the other side.
As Christian parents, it’s essential that stay focused on Biblical parenting, regardless of the latest trends.
Resources shared in today’s episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Let’s Talk About Biblical Discipline
Who Is Informing Our View of Family?
A Call Home: The Biblical Importance of Family
Ginger Hubbard Parenting Podcast
(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!)
Aug 7, 2023
Aug 7, 2023
38 min
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
(P.S. Don't forget to 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!)
Aug 4, 2023
Aug 4, 2023
41 min
I think it’s safe to say that we all want strong, healthy marriages, but the truth is that the best way for that to happen is for our marriages to be Christ-centered.
Today Scott LaPierre is back to help us discover ways to move toward more Christ-centered marriages.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
A Biblical Perspective on Finances
Scott's website: Scott LaPierre - Pastor, Author, and Christian Speaker on Marriage
Scott's free book: FREE copy of Biblical Insights for Christ-Centered Marriages (scottlapierre.org)
Your Finances God's Way: Your Finances God's Way: A Biblical Guide to Making the Best Use of Your Money (scottlapierre.org)
Your Finances God's Way workbook: Your Finances God's Way Workbook: A Biblical Guide to Making the Best Use of Your Money (scottlapierre.org)
(P.S. Don't forget to 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!)
Jul 31, 2023
Jul 31, 2023
47 min
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Episodes mentioned on disciplining/training our children:
Let's Talk About Biblical Discipline
Other episodes mentioned:
The Importance of Nurturing Sibling Relationships
Ways to Nurture Sibling Relationships
Ways to Nurture Sibling Relationships Through Conflict
Tomato Staking: A Relational Parenting Tool
Two great reading lists (there are more online, but I trust these sources)
The Unlikely Homeschool: Top Booklist
Scriptures shared:
Proverbs 29:17
Hebrews 12:11
Proverbs 29:15
Hebrews 12:6
Psalm 19:14
Colossians 3:8
Matthew 5:9
Psalm 34:14
Hebrews 12:14
James 3:17
Ephesians 5:22-24
1 Peter 3:7
Hebrews 13:2
1 Peter 4:9
Romans 12:13
(P.S. Don't forget to 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!)
Jul 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023
48 min
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Other episodes with Wes:
Applying Romans 13 to the Here and Now
The Importance of a Biblical Education
The Biblical Importance of Family
The Dangers of a Self-Help Culture
Let's Talk About Biblical Discipline
Biblical Submission: The Hot Potato
Are We Living in the Last Days?
Living With Hope When the Church Says Things Are Only Going to Get Worse
Jesus' Return: Revelation, the Mark of the Beast and the Anti-Christ
(P.S. Don't forget to 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!)
Jul 24, 2023
Jul 24, 2023
38 min
Taking the leap out of public school can feel overwhelming for many parents who never thought they would even consider it. But what if there was a plan in place that would provide everything a parent needed to bridge that gap?
Today Gena Suarez (owner of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine) is here to share an exciting and doable exit plan that allows churches to help families get their kids out of public school!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Northern California Homeschool Convention July 21, 22
School @Home Symposium, Prosser WA July 29th
(P.S. Don't forget to 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!)
Jul 21, 2023
Jul 21, 2023
41 min
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Northern California Homeschool Convention July 21, 22
School @Home Symposium, Prosser WA July 29th
(P.S. Don't forget to 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!)
Jul 17, 2023
Jul 17, 2023
32 min
A mom reached out to me asking if there was a way she could hone in on her children's interests, giftings, etc. without paying for expensive lessons, classes, etc.
My answer is an absolute "Yes!"
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Northern California Homeschool Convention July 21, 22
School @Home Symposium, Prosser WA July 29th
(P.S. Don't forget to 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!)