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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 Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Our son was recently diagnosed with a disability, but honestly, I already knew because I know our son.
However, because we took an unhurried approach to his education and adjusted to what worked best for him, he continued to make progress and didn't hit any obstacles (we believed were important) that he couldn't overcome so we never felt the need to dig deeper.
Today I'm sharing principles that hold true because they are based on God’s word. The methods may vary, but the principles remain solid and because of that, we can work from a place of confidence and faith even when our kids are diagnosed with disabilities.
Resources worth mentioning:
Deceived by OCD: When Crooked Paths Seem Straight
Finding Your Child's Way on the Autism Spectrum
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!)
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
The holidays are considered to be the "most wonderful time of the year", but if you are walking through change or loss there is a good chance that is not the case.
If this resonates with where you are right now, you'll want to listen in as Nikki Dutton and I talk about our own experience with this AND speak words of life and encouragement over you!
If this doesn't resonate with where you are, listen in for ways to encourage those who are struggling with change or loss through this holiday season!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
More with Nikki Dutton Podcast
(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 Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
The month of Thanksgiving is such a great reminder of the importance of gratitude.
While we know it's important to be grateful, sometimes we lose touch with why it's important. (Hint: it's not another thing to add to your "to-do" list...it's really a game-changer!)
Today Nikki Dutton(author, podcaster, and speaker) and I talk about the why's along with some practical, doable ways to practice gratitude.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
More with Nikki Dutton Podcast
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!)
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
It can be so easy to let Christmas overshadow Thanksgiving, but Thanksgiving is rich in history and full of opportunity!
Today Amy Puetz Fox and I will be talking about how to enjoy the countdown to Thanksgiving by engaging our kids in simple, meaningful, and unhurried ways!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Countdown to Thanksgiving (CODE FOR 10% DISCOUNT: WILSON)
(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 Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Like most moms, I've had countless battles with anxiety over the years, at times it's been debilitating. There are a few simple practices that I keep going back to over and over again. It can be easy to dismiss them because they are so simple, but I have found that consistency is key.
Do I believe feeling anxious is a sin? No. I believe anxiety is a weakness(part of being human) that can lead us into sin if left unchecked and unyielded to the Lord. Today I'm humbly sharing what I've learned over the last 55 years and praying that God will give you wisdom as you listen
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Psalm 84:11
Psalm 16:6
Psalm 16:8
1 Peter 3:17
Hebrews 12:7-11
1 Peter 5:9
Romans 8:18
The Wonder of His Name (a study by Nancy Leigh DeMoss)
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!)
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Today Elizabeth Urbanowicz (Foundation Worldview) and I are going to talk about apologetics for 8-12 yr olds. This is a crucial age to be laying this life-changing foundation. You won’t want to miss this episode!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Seven Lies Your Children May Believe Pt 1
Seven Lies Your Children May Believe Pt 2
(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 Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Today we will discuss simple apologetics for 4-8 yrs olds. You may be wondering what that would even look like.
Isn’t apologetics just for those studying at seminary as an adult?
Apologetics is the study and practice of giving answers for the truth of the Christian faith and what better time to start than at a very young age through the simplest conversations and activities!
Seven Lies Your Children May Believe Pt 1
Seven Lies Your Children May Believe Pt 2
Other resources mentioned in this episode:
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!)
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Friday Oct 21, 2022
What if motherhood was about so much more than we've been told?
What if the culture is dead wrong and there is something much bigger going on than first meets the eye?
What if all the little things mean so much more than we could have ever imagined?
Listen in for a boatload of encouragement today!
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 Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
When I first recorded this episode with Sherri, it was the beginning of summer, and her new devotional was supposed to be published soon. It was delayed and is finally available, but any time of year is a great time to learn more about who God is through creation in a simple, unhurried way!
Today, Sherri Seligson, an avid fan and student of creation and science is joining us. She has many credits to her name, but none is more important than being a mom/homeschool mom.
Today we talk about how to engage our kids by exploring nature truths with them!
(The audio to the second episode crashed and burned so even though it's mentioned, it never made it to publishing) :(
Website: SherriSeligson.com
Social media:
Facebook: SherriSeligsonAuthor
Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest: @sherriseligson
Other resources mentioned in this episode:
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!)
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Halloween isn't my favorite, but it is right around the corner and is sort of thrust upon us by the culture, so I think it's worth having a conversation about and sharing our family's experience with it.
There are many controversies in the Church surrounding Halloween. I've seen people handle their differences graciously and I've seen others let them destroy relationships.
Every family chooses its own way of approaching Halloween. Some choose a personally long-held tradition, some choose a hodgepodge of traditions along with making adjustments to wherever they are in their season of life, adding in new traditions, or doing something completely new!
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!)