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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 Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Difficult finances can be such a drain mentally and emotionally, but they can also take their toll on our marriages and families. Many couples feel alone in their struggles, but please know that you are not alone and there is hope!
Today I’m having an incredibly encouraging conversation with Erin Odom (The Humbled Homemaker) author of More Than Just Making It and You Can Stay Home with Your Kids! Erin shares her journey of how God led her and her husband out of financial ruin along with some of the most important principles they learned along the way.
We will be talking about three of her favorite, most effective ways to curb spending, eating well on a budget, clothes shopping and more! (Giveaway ends March 12, 2020)
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
The Unhurried Homeschooler(aff link)
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart (aff link)
Ways to connect with Erin:
Blog: The Humbled Homemaker
IG: @thehumbledhomemaker
Erin's Books (*aff links):
More Than Just Making It: Hope for the Heart of the Financially Frustrated
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Hurry can be one of our greatest temptations but also one of the fiercest enemies of family life and homeschooling, but what if we chose to slow down? What might we discover?What might we recover?
Pastor Mark Buchanan shared in his book The Rest of God:
Someone asked me recently what was my biggest regret in life. I thought a moment, surveying the vast and cluttered landscape of my blunders and losses, the evil I have done and the evil that’s been done against me.
“Being in a hurry,” I said.
“Pardon?”
Being in a hurry. Getting to the next thing without fully entering the thing in front of me. I cannot think of a single advantage I’ve ever gained from being in a hurry. But a thousand broken and missed things, tens of thousands, lie in the wake of all that rushing.
Through all that haste, I thought I was making up time. It turns out I was throwing it away
Scriptures mentioned in the podcast:
Luke 16:24-31
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Psalm 9:10
Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Proverbs 3:5,6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do and he will show you which path to take.
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Twice a month I publish a devotional that centers around reading God’s word out loud. I choose one particular topic and share verses and passages of scripture related to that.
In this week’s Grace for a Mom’s Heart Devotional, we are digging up truths in God’s word about finding peace. Peace is the deepest desire and need of the human heart, but we will never truly find it outside of our relationship with God. He is the source of peace. He is Jehovah Shalom.
Verses on the power of God’s word: Isaiah 55:10,11 Hebrews 4:12,13
Verses on peace: Psalm 29:11 Isaiah 26:3 John 14:27 Luke 2:13,14 Psalm 4:8 Psalm 119:161-165 Romans 5:1-2 Philippians 4:6,7
My devotional written specifically for homeschool moms is available on Amazon: Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart *aff link
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
I receive emails and messages from moms who want to know more about homeschooling with multiple ages. It's so much more doable than most realize!
Today I am chatting with Rebecca Spooner who has 5 children and a wealth of wisdom along with an incredible resource to help those of us who are homeschooling multiple children (and those who are not)!! This podcast isn’t just informative, though, it’s loaded with inspiration and encouragement for your mom heart! You'll be glad you tuned in!
Find my books on Amazon: The Unhurried Homeschooler and Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart (*aff links)
Homegrown Generation Online Conference(*aff link)
Sign up for my website/blog and receive The Little Book of Encouragement for Homeschool Moms (Wait for the pop up)
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Ways to connect with Rebecca: Podcast/blog: homeschoolon.com(also on iTunes as Keep Calm and Homeschool On).
Facebook group for the curriculum: Gather Round Homeschool Community
Facebook group for Keep Calm and Homeschool On
On Instagram: instagram.com/homeschoolon
(Some of you have asked how you can support the podcast financially so my son, who does all of my editing, set up an account where listeners who feel led to give can support by donating as little as $2 a month. There is no pressure, but here is the link)
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
There is not a parent out there who hasn't struggled with anger at some point. For homeschooling parents, it can be an especially challenging issue because of the amount of time we spend with our kids. Anger can be one of those things that we keep hidden and has the potential for great destruction, but our Redeemer can change all of that! Today Chap Bettis will help us sort out where anger comes from, the different types of anger and how it is a foe, but can also be a friend!
Chap is giving away 2 copies of Parenting with Patience workbook! To enter, please leave a comment ON MY WEBSITE below this podcast. (Giveaway ends February 25th)
If you purchase Parenting with Patience: Overcoming Anger in the Home Workbook, Chap is offering the streaming video lessons for free! Simply send an email to Melanie admin@theapollosproject.com with the Amazon receipt.
More info on Homegrown Generation Online Conference
You can see the places I will be speaking in 2020 on my website under the "about" section!
My two books: The Unhurried Homeschooler and Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart can be found on Amazon.
Scriptures mentioned in the podcast:
James 4:1, 2 Ephesians 4:30, James 1:20, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 29:11
Past podcast with Chap: Parenting with Confidence in a World Gone Mad
Remember we are shooting for progress, not perfection!
(Some of you have asked how you can support the podcast financially so my son (who does a
ll my editing) set up an account where listeners who feel led to give can support by donating as little as $2 a month. There is no pressure, but here is the link)
Ways to connect with Chap Bettis: Book The Disciple-Making Parent
Blogging at www.theapollosproject.com/blog
Podcast The Disciple-Making Parent Instagram @Chap Bettis
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Sometimes it's good to be reminded of why we are doing what we are doing! Today I'm chatting with my friend Ginny Yurich who is a homeschooling mom to 5. She has such a heart for homeschooling families and today she beautifully pulls back the layers, showing us from God's Word that God cares about our kids and their education. In other words, contrary to what even many Christians believe, God has an opinion about how we educate our kids. Listen in and find some great encouragement on God's blessings when we walk in obedience to Him!
Education: Does God Have an Opinion? by Israel Wayne www.1000hoursoutside.com Ginny@1000hoursoutside.com Facebook.com/1000hoursoutside @1000hoursoutside on
Instagram Blog post if you are interested: http://curriculumoffamily.com/blog/biblical-reasons-why-homeschooling-families-thrive
Some of you have asked how you can support the podcast financially so my son (who does all my editing) set up an account where listeners who feel led to give can support by donating as little as $2 a month. There is no pressure, but here is the link.
Friday Jan 24, 2020
Friday Jan 24, 2020
It seems like believing that God protects us is a very basic principle we should all know by now, but circumstances can cause us to doubt and be fearful. God’s Word is so clear, so powerful and brings us a clear picture of the many ways that He can and does protect us! I’ll be reading several passages out loud, praying that God will ignite your heart to faith and trust!
Scriptures shared are from the New Living Translation: Isaiah 55:10, 11 Psalm 34 Psalm 121 Psalm 18 Isaiah 41:8-20 Psalm 91 2 Timothy 4:18
(Please check out my devotional on Amazon: Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart) *aff link (Some of you have asked how you can support the podcast. I now have a link for anyone who would like to donate a couple of dollars a month. The podcast will continue to be available at no cost to you regardless of whether or not you choose to donate)
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
We are seeing parental rights being infringed upon now more than ever and it's concerning, to say the least. Parents know their children better than anyone and should have the right to make the decisions they think are best. Today I am talking with Michael Ramey, the Executive Director of parentalrights.org. We are discussing the current threats to parental rights and how you can not only be aware but also become involved in helping defend the rights of every parent, homeschoolers or not!
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
parentalrights.org parentalrightsfoundation.org Home School Legal Defense Association
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
It’s that time of year when many of us are feeling tempted to throw in the towel when it comes to homeschooling. It’s important to know that you are not alone! Today my friend Yvette and I are sharing a few tips on how to deal with burnout as well as details for an upcoming event that will be the encouragement that so many families need!
Link for more details on the Homegrown Generation Online Conference (Best $20 you’ll ever spend!)
Homegrown Generation Speakers (aff link)
Homegrown GenerationSchedule(aff link)
*Photo by Kinga Cichewicz on Unsplash
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Are you or someone you know homeschooling kids who struggle with ADD/ADHD? I can't encourage you enough to listen to this podcast! Today I’m talking with Dan Marcone who is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, Practice Founder & Director of Seasons Counseling in Orlando, Florida. The information and tools that Dan shares in this podcast are incredibly helpful and you don’t have to know everything about ADD/ADHD to be able to grow your kids who struggle with it. As homeschoolers, we can feel burdened by the ADD/ADHD diagnosis, but we actually have an advantage over a traditional classroom setting because we can create a learning environment for our kids that helps them thrive and fulfill the good purposes that God has for them. We simply need to be willing to think outside the box and let God lead us as we grow these unique and amazing kids!
Here's a great quote to remember from today: "Positive emotion builds resilience!"
Go to durendawilson.com to find resources mentioned in the podcast