The Durenda Wilson Podcast

The Power of Speaking Scripture Over Our Kids (Podcast 225)

We all know the importance of scripture. We know that God says that the words in the Bible aren't just words, they are our life!

We know that his word is living and active according to Hebrews 4.

It stands to reason that it would be wise to begin instilling the word into our children at a very young age. We can even read the scripture over them in the womb because we know that God's word does not come back void! (Isaiah 55:11)

I have a guest with me today who is a homeschool mom and has a passion for reading the scripture over our kids. Emily tells her story about how she came to write 3 sweet little books that can be used to help us speak life over our kids!

Listen in for some great encouragement!

Ways to connect with Emily and her books:

Link to all the places to purchase books:  https://www.generationclaimed.com/order

FB: https://m.facebook.com/GenerationClaimed/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/generationclaimed/

 

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Why We Homeschool Year-Round (Podcast 224)

I love the freedom that homeschooling affords and today I’m sharing why we opted to do school year-round. (Hint: it’s not as intense as it sounds!)

We love the benefits of schooling year-round and I share many of them in this podcast. The one I forgot to mention was that while doing our “lighter” version of school in the summer, I often found it helpful to have a child focus on an area of weakness that we may have struggled to work on the rest of the year.

If your family chooses not to school year-round and it's working for you, keep doing it!  I always say, "If it's not broken, don't fix it!" but you may just find some encouraging ideas here!

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Homeschooling - Freedom From What Others Think (Podcast 223)

One of the greatest challenges in choosing to homeschool is the struggle with being concerned about what others think.

We want others to believe that we are doing right by our kids. We want our decisions to be respected and that is a natural desire because we were made for community.

The problem comes when we place man's opinion above God's. The Bible calls it the "fear of man" vs the "fear of God".

Listen in for some encouragement from God's word and to find out what fearing God above man might look like.

 

(This is the last day you can receive my free devotional when you pre-order The Four Hour School Day)

Growing Confidence - Homeschooling 4-6th Grade Q&A (Podcast 222)

Last week I did another FB/IG live and this time I was answering questions about homeschooling in the middle years (4th-6th grade) as I share from my book, The Four Hour School Day!

It's an exciting time as in this season our kids are finding their footing when it comes to schoolwork and preparing for the jr. high and high school years. 

Listen in as we cover questions like:

Did you do classes at this age? I’m concerned for my middle schooler with writing. Should I use a curriculum?

What kinds of social activities or events did your middle schoolers participate in while you homeschooled? Can you recommend some activities that your family did to help middle schoolers interact with other homeschoolers? Should these events be parent-led or child-led?

And more!!

(Please check out The Four Hour School Day at durendawilson.com)

 

Homeschooling - Be the Parent (Podcast 221)

The main biblical commands that God gives children are to obey and honor their parents, to follow their parent's instructions, and learn from their wisdom. That’s because children need to be able to trust their parents to establish biblical boundaries for them while they are learning to walk in wisdom. This is faith at its core: trusting when you may not understand or see. I always told my kids that honoring and obeying their parents was how they please God and they had to trust that God was leading us as we led them.

This is also why there is much more in the scriptures that speak to the parents about being very careful to pass on God’s word and ways to our children, not provoke them to anger, train them, etc.

Part of creating a home learning environment where kids thrive is being faithful to discipline them. 

Be the parent!

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

 

Parenting with Ginger Podcast

Don’t Make Me Count to Three and I Can’t Believe You Just Said That by Ginger Hubbard

 

Parenting by Paul David Tripp 

 

Please be sure to check out The Four Hour School Day at durendawilson.com

Nurturing Seedlings - The Early Years Q&A (Podcast 220)

Today I'm answering questions from moms about the early educational years (K-3) based on a few of the principles in my new book, The Four Hour School Day!

I answer questions like: How can I best teach a highly active 1st grader?

What tools would you recommend to have on hand for a kindergartener?

How can I do history and science together with my 1st and 4th graders?

This was a FB/IG Live and it's loaded with encouragement to simplify!

Don't forget to check out my new book, The Four Hour School Day, available at durendawilson.com

 

Homeschooling - The Practical Benefits (Podcast 219)

Sometimes it’s wise to take the time to think through the practical circumstances surrounding our school choices. 

Today I’m sharing a few simple, yet important things to consider when it comes to homeschooling and how they might compare to a traditional classroom setting.

There are more benefits to home education than one might realize. There are several things we often don't consider and yet they can make a huge difference in making learning happen more easily and happily!

 

Please check out The Four Hour School Day at durendawilson.com

 

Homeschooling - Parents, You Can Do This (Podcast 218)

Homeschooling: Parents You Can Do This!

Never in the history of homeschooling have we had so many resources to help us, but many parents are still hesitant because they don’t feel “qualified”.

Today I’m sharing some of the many reasons I believe many parents are qualified, they just don’t realize it. 

Listen in for encouragement whether you are simply considering homeschooling or already are and could use a dose of truthful affirmation!

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Warrior Parents (Podcast 217)

Many parents are scared right now.

They are frightened for their children and their future and wondering how in the world they can best prepare them.

What's happening right now is not a surprise to God and I can assure you that He has made you and your children for such a time as this. In fact, He has been intentional in doing so.

But as parents, we need to remember and embrace our God-given role. 

Listen in for some bold encouragement in this short podcast!

 

Please don't forget to check out The Four Hour School Day at durendawilson.com!

Homeschooling - What About Socialization (Podcast 216)

In our 25+ years of homeschooling, the question about socialization is the most commonly asked one. 

Today I'm sharing why I don't actually think it's a very legitimate question and certainly not something that most homeschoolers should be fretting about! 

(The Four Hour School Day is now available for pre-order at durendawilson.com)