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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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Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
We all know we need to be in the Word, but have you ever doubted whether or not you know how to effectively study it?
Today we are going to be talking about how to do just that and including some helpful tools!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Lydia Brownback website and books
Let’s Study Series by Banner of Truth
Tim Challies Read Through the Bible at Your Own Pace
Ligonier.com (Updated commentary recommendations)
(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!)
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Have you ever noticed that the more we focus on ourselves, the more miserable we become? But is it wrong to be concerned about self-improvement?
Today Lydia Brownback joins me to help us discern where our focus should be and why. Instead of settling for the counterfeit, we want to recognize where to find real joy and life so we can serve our families well.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Lydia Brownback website and books
(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!)
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Finances can be a huge topic of disagreement in marriage. In fact, it is often listed as the number one marital issue.
Does the Bible have anything to say about finances?
Today we are going to be talking about gaining a biblical perspective when it comes to money.
(We are even including some free resources!)
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
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!)
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
I recently had a mom reach out to me with some thoughts and an excellent question that I think is important for us to take a few minutes to think through and then, as always, go to the scriptures for our direction.
Are we gossiping about our kids when we talk negatively about them?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
James 1:26
1 Corin. 10:13
Jeremiah 17:9
Psalm 139:23,24
James 3: 1-12
James 1:5-8
(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!)
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
Have you ever wondered what life after graduation can or should look like for your young adult specifically if they are choosing not to go to college? How do priorities and expectations shift in this next season?
We have walked through this season with 8 kids and you can hear how that worked for each of the oldest 6 in the episodes listed below.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Where Our Homeschool Kids Are Now: Brittney
Where Our Homeschool Kids Are Now: Jenna
Where Our Homeschool Kids Are Now: Jake
Where Our Homeschool Kids Are Now: Ben
Where Our Homeschool Kids Are Now: Luke
Where Our Homeschool Kids Are Now: Sam
(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!)
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
I’m really excited to share our family’s favorite high school science resource!
Science is not my forte, so high school science felt particularly intimidating to me. The 101 Series was an absolute life-saver! It was thorough without being overwhelming and was something our high schoolers could do pretty much completely on their own!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
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!)
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Many of you know that our youngest son was diagnosed with Autism last fall. I knew since he was very young that he was likely on the spectrum, but he continued to progress in his development so we never had him evaluated. Some significant changes happened in him about a year ago which led us to finally seek a diagnosis.
Today I am sharing our journey with you along with some things I have learned over the last year that you may find helpful if you have a child that may be on the spectrum, have one on the spectrum, or know someone with a child on the spectrum, or want to learn more so you can have a better understanding.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
Please note that the products and links to health products I have mentioned in the podcast and here are simply things that have helped us. Each of you must decide for yourselves if these are a good fit for you or your child. Also, I receive no money for sharing them.
Great Plains Labs (now called Mosaic Diagnostics)
More on a Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet
Healing the New Childhood Epidemics by Kenneth Bock
(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!)
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Today we are addressing some important questions regarding teens and social media and ways to help our teens process the nuances of it in a biblical way.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
Ways to connect with John:
Social Media Pressure: Finding Peace Alongside Jesus (devotional)
(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!)
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
As mainstream culture grows more hostile toward the Bible’s truths and those who embrace them, Christians will face mounting pressures from family, friends, media, academia, and government to change and even abandon their beliefs. However, these challenges also create abundant opportunities to stand strong for Christ and shine a light to those hurt by the darkness of our day.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Ways to connect with Natasha:
Faithfully Different (Natasha's latest book)
Unshaken Faith Podcast with Alisa Childers
(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!)
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
Today I want to talk about some of the reasons that motherhood can be hard because we all agree that it CAN be hard. However, as believers, we divert from the culture’s thinking when we drill down on WHY it can be hard and we use God’s word to find the answers.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
1 Peter 5:6-10
Deut. 4:8,9
Psalm 128:5-6
Genesis 45:10
1 Corin. 10:13
Hebrews 12:5-11
Psalm 103:13,14
(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!)