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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 Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to try and keep up with grading and checking all of our kids' schoolwork.
A mom reached out to me with this question wanting to know how I kept up, so that is what I'm sharing today!
Resources mentioned in this episode
Upcoming events where I am speaking
Homegrown Generation Interactive Online Conference:
homegrowngeneration.com/Durenda
Homegrown Generation coupon code: HG25
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
(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 Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Today we are bringing some encouragement for the reluctant homeschool mom
Maybe you are homeschooling and are still not sure this is for you.
Perhaps you are thinking about homeschooling and have doubts that keep you from taking the leap or you are a seasoned homeschool mom who is feeling a little burnt out.
This episode is for you!
Join me at Homegrown Generation: an online interactive homeschool conference going on March 6-9th! (Use discount code “Durenda” for $10 off)
HomegrownGeneration.com/Durenda
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!)
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Moms often wonder how in the world homeschooling can work when you have one or more little ones.
I had 5 kids under 7, 6 kids under 9, 7 kids under 11…you get the idea, so I am not a stranger to homeschooling with many littles in the house.
In the last episode I talked about WHY it can work and today I want to talk more about HOW it can work!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Nurturing Sibling Relationship Series:
The Importance of Nurturing Sibling Relationships
Ways to Nurture Sibling Relationships
Ways To Nurture Sibling Relationships Through Conflict
A Simple, Unhurried Approach to Science in the Elementary Years
Homeschooling Multiple Ages with Rebecca Spooner
Let’s Talk About Biblical Discipline
(Blog post) When Gaming Becomes a God
(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 Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
I’ve had many moms message me asking how to homeschool with littles at home.
I’ve had 5 kids- 7 and under
6 kids-9 and under
7 kids-11 and under…you get the idea.
So I totally get this and I can tell you that it’s NOT impossible
In this episode, I talk about WHY it’s possible and in the next episode I will talk about WAYS to do that!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Importance of a Biblical Education
The Importance of the Biblical Family
Homeschooling: Freedom From What Others Think
(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 Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
It seems as though so many are struggling and facing difficulty on several fronts all at once (including myself) so today I want to talk about having a biblical perspective on hardship. You could also call it a theology of suffering which is essential for the believer.
God is not silent when it comes to suffering. He is compassionate and gracious, but in order to experience the fullness of the comfort He offers and remain steadfast, we must frame our emotions and circumstances under the authority and truth of scripture.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
Article on explaining David's lament in Psalm 40
Isaiah 46:9,10;Psalm 135:6; Psalm 115:3;Isaiah 40:27-31;1 John 1:5;Exodus 34:6;1 Chronicles 16:34;Psalm 145:9;Psalm 34:8;Psalm 92:15;Hebrews 4:14-16;Psalm 40;2 Corin. 4:17;James 1: 12; Hebrews 12:7-10;Proverbs 23:11,12
Godly Introspection vs Morbid Introspection (a short blog post)
(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 Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
It’s been 27 years since I embarked on this homeschooling adventure(more if you count the preschool years). We have 8 kids so I’m still homeschooling the youngest and there are three things I’ve learned that I think every homeschool mom should know regardless of where you are on this journey!
Listen in and be encouraged!
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!)
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
We know that one of the greatest temptations for us as humans is to worship something other than God, but is it possible for even our children to become an idol?
Listen in for some warning signs that our children may hold a higher place in our hearts than they should.
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 Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
It’s popular to take kids on dates, but if you look at the bigger picture historically, it’s a fairly recent/trendy activity.
Dates with our kids can be fun, memorable, and meaningful, but we have to be careful not to make them a gold standard of parenting. They can serve a purpose, but are they necessary?
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!)
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Learning happens in such a variety of ways, but sometimes we find ourselves stuck in the traditional classroom model and need some inspiration to try something new!
Today I’m sharing a simple way to do social studies with multiple ages!
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!)
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Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
God commands parents to discipline their children because He knows that is what is best for our children and the entire family.
Wes Johnson joins me today to talk about biblical discipline, including THE most controversial discipline tool.
This is a long episode, but it is chock full of good stuff even down to specific examples of how to carry out biblical discipline.
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
Biblical Submission: The Hot Potato
The Dangers of a Self-Help Culture
Scriptures mentioned in this episode:
Proverbs 13:14, 22:15, 23:13-14, 26:3, 29:15,
Galatians 6:1
Ephesians 6:4
(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!)