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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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Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
Today we are diving into Psalm 33. There is so much that applies to us as moms in the particular days that we live in. I hope you will find the encouragement that I found in this Psalm as we focus on the steadfast love of God!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Subscribe to my monthly email here
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Reformation Study Bible (Condensed)
End Times podcast episodes:
Are We Living in the Last Days?
Living With Hope When the Church Says Things Will Only Get Worse
Jesus’ Return: Revelation, Mark of the Beast, and the Antichrist
(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 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Today the author, Abbie Halberstadt joins me in a lively, challenging, inspiring and very real conversation as we call out mediocrity in motherhood and exchange it for something so much better!
Between the 2 of us we have 18 kids, so we are speaking from a place of knowing what it’s like to be in the trenches, but also where real help actually comes from!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Subscribe to my monthly email here
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Refresh
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
I doubt any of us haven’t been touched by cancer in some way. For most it feels like a hopeless and helpless diagnosis.
Chris Work joins us today to share a fresh and hopeful perspective on healing and preventing cancer!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Refresh
Chris is the author of the national bestseller Chris Beat Cancer: A Comprehensive Plan for Healing Naturally, published by Hay House in 2018.
His second book, Beat Cancer Daily: 365 Days of Inspiration, Encouragement, and Action Steps to Survive and Thrive, was published by Hay House in 2020.
His third book, Beat Cancer Kitchen: Deliciously Simple Plant-Based Anticancer Recipes was published by Hay House on November 16th, 2021.
Chris is also the creator of the SQUARE ONE Cancer Coaching Program, which has been shared with over 1 million people globally since 2017.
Beat Cancer Kitchen: https://amzn.to/3eUTSGg
Chris Beat Cancer: https://amzn.to/2WX834M
Beat Cancer Daily: https://amzn.to/2JukTUL
Square One Program: https://sq1.chrisbeatcancer.com/own
(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 Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Today Eryn Lynum and I talk about how the Bible and nature are connected, how spending time outdoors can strengthen the faith of our families, how experiences in nature can show our kids absolute truths in a society prone to relativism, and more!
Even if your family isn’t “outdoorsy”(Eryn wasn’t either) you’ll find some great tips and truths in today’s episode!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Refresh Mini-Con (Boston, MA)
(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 Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
The study of the end times can be confusing and overwhelming, but Wes and I have attempted to share some nuts and bolts on this topic.
Last week we shared an episode titled Are We Living in the Last Days? On Monday we shared another called: Living with Hope When the Church Says It’s Only Going to Get Worse.
Our intention in doing these episodes was to present another biblical perspective on the end times that many have not heard about because we have never been taught anything different.
To clarify, there are 3 basic views on end times: Premillennialism (which is what almost all of us have been taught exclusively or simply watched the "Left Behind" series) Amillennialism, and Postmillennialism.
Prior to about 100 years ago all three views were known to and held by the church and her theologians.
I think that is worth noting. This means that throughout all of church history, believers were knowledgeable about all three perspectives. Only in the last 100 years has Premillennialism been so widely embraced. I don’t know about you, but that alone gives me a reason to pause.
Today we are answering questions that arose from our previous discussions by sharing the Postmillennialism perspective on Revelation, the Mark of the Beast, and the Anti-Christ. This will wrap up this three-part series on this topic.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
The Last Days According to Jesus-RC Sproul
Last Days Madness-Gary DeMar
Victory in Jesus-Greg Bahnsen
Postmillennialism Made Easy-Kenneth Gentry
Revelation: Four Views, A Parallel Commentary-Steve Gregg (this resource shows the historical interpretations of the text without trying to lean one way or the other. It's a popular level commentary)
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
Link to Christ Church messages
Revelation 1:1
Revelation 6:9-11
Matthew 23:35,36
Revelation 13:16-18
Deuteronomy 6:6-8
Matthew 24:40
In case this reference was confusing to anyone: Wait. What? TWO Virgin Births?
(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 Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
I've always struggled with the idea that we are living in the last days. I couldn't really put my finger on why because although I had heard several sermons on the end times, none of it really ever made a lot of sense to me. It all seemed complicated and over my head.
However, over the last few years, I have explored this area more deeply and found hope that I never expected.
(Please note that I do NOT believe this is a salvation issue. Wherever you land on this topic doesn't change your eternity. I will say though that where you stand on it may very well affect your daily life more than you think)
Today Wes joins me to take what we talked about in the last episode a step further to answer how and why this perspective affects our daily lives as wives and moms.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Refresh Mini-Con (Burlington, MA)
Verses shared and resources for further study on the end times:
Ephesians 1:18-23
Matthew 28:18-19
1 Corinthians 15:25-26
Judges 2:1-3
Joshua 7 (whole chapter)
The Last Days According to Jesus-RC Sproul
Last Days Madness-Gary DeMar
Victory in Jesus-Greg Bahnsen
Postmillennialism Made Easy-Kenneth Gentry
Revelation: Four Views, A Parallel Commentary-Steve Gregg (this resource shows the historical interpretations of the text without trying to lean one way or the other. It's a popular level commentary)
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
(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 Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
I've always struggled with the idea that we are living in the last days. I couldn't really put my finger on why because although I had heard several sermons on the end times, none of it really ever made a lot of sense to me. It all seemed complicated, over my head, and quite frankly, pessimistic.
However, over the last few years, I have explored this area more deeply and found hope that I never expected.
(Please note that I do NOT believe this is a salvation issue. Wherever you land on this topic doesn't change your eternity. I will say though that where you stand on it may very well affect your daily life more than you think)
Today Wes joins me to answer the question, "Are We Living in The Last Days?"
You will NOT want to miss this one! (Or the next one where we talk about what this means for us on a practical level as wives and moms)
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Refresh Ministries Parenting/Homeschooling Mini-Con (Burlington, MA)
Hebrews 8:13
Hebrews 9:8-10
Acts 2:14-21
Hebrews 1:1-2
Hebrews 9:26
1 Corinthians 10:11
2 Timothy 3:1-5
James 5:1-6
1 John 2:18
1 Peter 1:20
1 Peter 4:7
Matthew 23:37-39
Matthew 24:1-3
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
(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 Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Although homeschooling our kids gives us many more opportunities to disciple our children, it does not guarantee that they will embrace our faith.
Often our teens will ask questions or make statements that can invoke fear and cause us to react, but as you'll hear in this episode, questions are actually a GOOD sign.
I had a mom reach out to me recently who was concerned that her teen was expressing doubt about the existence of God. She asked for some advice on how to handle this situation and for any book recommendations.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Athiest by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek
Faith is for Weak People by Ray Comfort
(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 Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
I recently had a mom reach out to me to ask about my thoughts on friendships/relationships/boundaries and outside-the-home time with others.
This episode is not exhaustive by any means, but a few things that certainly come to mind!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Importance of Nurturing Sibling Relationships
Ways to Nurture Sibling Relationships
Ways to Nurture Sibling Relationships Through Conflict
Help for Parents: Protecting Your Kids from Sexual Abuse
Scriptures used in this episode:
Ecclesiastes 4: 9,10
1 Corin. 15:33
Job 6:14
Proverbs 16:28
Proverbs 18:24
Proverbs 27:9
John 15:13
Proverbs 17:17
Proverbs 22:24,25
Proverbs 13:20
(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 Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Do you sometimes find yourself stressed out and angry when it comes to parenting? Are you looking for solutions to discipline your children that will produce peace instead of anger?
Today you can inhale hope from Israel and Brook Wayne, the parents of eleven children, who have learned practical ways of de-stressing and responding to their children with words that encourage.
They are joining me today to talk about some of what they share in their book Pitchin’ a Fit: Overcoming Angry and Stressed Out Parenting.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Ways to connect with Israel at Family Renewal:
Family Renewal Website
Pitchin' a Fit: Overcoming Angry and Stressed Out Parenting (Book)
(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!)