The Durenda Wilson Podcast

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 th...

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...

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 the...

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 c...

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....

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)

The role of parents is marginalized in our culture. This downplay of our very influential and crucial role in our kids' lives by society directly oppose God’s plan for the family.   As parents, you have the privilege and the responsibility to make all decisions concerning your children, including their education.   For the first time, I am reading a small portion of my new book, The Four Hour Scho...

When we decided to homeschool, I don't think most of us realized how much time we would spend dealing with kids who are bickering and fighting.  It can be easy to lose hope and feel like we are failing. Today I want to talk about what's really happening in terms of opportunity when it comes to sibling relationships! Not only is there hope, but there are also some major benefits in taking the time...

It can be easy to bristle at the thought of our husbands being our covering, or even that we need one. Our husbands have a God-ordained role in our lives and it’s a beautiful thing! We can save ourselves so much grief by dialing in on biblical roles graciously given by God for our good!   durendawilson.com

I have said this over and over again:  it's crucial to know that God is sovereign, but if we don't believe He is good as well, we're sunk. If we believe He is powerful but not good, we have no hope. So the enemy works overtime trying to convince us that God is not good. He knows the power of fully trusting in the power of God AND the goodness of God. Listen in as we zero in on the hope we have in...

The enemy loves nothing more than to distract us from God's calling on our lives because he knows how powerful a woman of God can be. She poses a very real and present threat to the kingdom of darkness. I've recently had a refresher on the joy of my calling as a wife. After 31 years, I can honestly say that the blessings of walking in biblical principles have far outweighed the hard work. Listen i...

To say that we live in uncertain times feels like a massive understatement. What we are wanting, even more than that...what we are NEEDING... is hope. Not false hope. Not hope based on lies, but REAL hope. Hope that is eternal and unchanging, a place to firmly plant our feet in the midst of uncertainty. Today we are going to visit Jeremiah who, in the midst of uncertainty and hopelessness poured h...

I've learned much in my 31 years of marriage and 30 years of parenting. I've transitioned into a new season and so many of the same questions I had when I started my journey as a wife and mom are needing to be asked again: What does it look like to be a godly wife in this season?  What does it look like to be a godly mom in this season? How do I prioritize my days? As I revisit these, I am reminde...

To say that we live in uncertain times feels like a massive understatement. What we are wanting, even more than that...what we are needing... is hope. Not false hope. Not hope based on lies, but real hope, hope that is eternal and unchanging, a place to firmly plant our feet in the midst of uncertainty. Join me for this 15-minute episode as I share the hope we can find in the midst of uncertainty!...

I'm changing things up here on the podcast. I'm making the episodes shorter in length and digging deeply into God's calling on our lives as wives and moms because I think that in the midst of these challenging times, we need to be reminded of what our main focus should be. Faith is acting on the revealed will and character of God. What might He be doing and how should we respond?  Listen in to thi...

I seriously doubt that any of us can say that we have not fallen prey to comparing ourselves to others.  In an era of carefully curated social media images, nonstop selfies, and TV shows devoted to perfection, comparison can consume you. Chasing something better quickly becomes a burden, weighing down your soul and preventing you from experiencing the freedom, contentment, and rest that God genero...

Today’s title may have gotten your attention and with good reason! It’s what every homeschooling mom longs to hear!  I’m excited to have Ginny Yurich from 1000 Hours Outside with me as she shares her heart, bringing a message of encouragement and hope. We will be talking about 10 ways you are doing it right! (Hint: They are probably not what you are thinking!) Podcasts mentioned in this episode: T...

I was reading through my journal from 13 years ago and was reminded how, as we raise and homeschool our kids, it can be so easy to be swayed by circumstances and emotions. Don't get me wrong, emotions aren't necessarily wrong and our circumstances have a genuine effect on us. However, as believing moms, it's incredibly important for us to walk by faith in response to both of these, for our sake an...

It's been a really tough couple of weeks. You'll likely hear that in my voice today, but it's ok. I'm grateful to God for the things He reveals to me and reminds me of when things are hard.  Recently, that happened to be the blessing of our God-ordained roles as husband and wife.  Feminism has attempted to strip away the blessings that God has for us by trying to convince us that when He set parti...

Welcome to part 2 of What is the Role of Government? I think most of us have realized in recent times how little we know about the Constitution and specifically the role of government. I’ve actually been a little embarrassed for myself, but I got over that really quickly and decided it was time to educate myself and as many other people who wanted to know as well. Today I have Christen McMasters j...

Do you ever have that feeling like everything you do could have been done better? It’s every woman’s battle, especially every mom’s: “I’m not enough. I’ll never be enough.” “I could have done that so much better” “It would have been better if I would have ________.” “That was lame.” These words suck the life out of us and yet the enemy continues to effectively use them.   Nothing makes me more ang...

  I’m doing something a little different for this podcast and I’m super excited about it! I think most of us have realized in recent times how little we know about the Constitution and specifically the role of government. I’ve actually been a little embarrassed for myself, but I got over that really quickly and decided it was time to educate myself and as many other people who wanted to know as we...

All of us hear voices that accuse and condemn us and tell us we are not enough. They can come through many different sources, yet they all originate from the same place: the enemy of our souls. If we can recognize their source, we can wage a more effective war, and our chances of victory increase exponentially. Listen in to this short devotional podcast to hear more about exchanging chaos, confusi...

As we try desperately hard to be better moms, it is possible to start destroying ourselves through anxiety, shame, and even idolatry, allowing things to take up far more space in our hearts than they deserve! Listen in to today's short devotional podcast on Redemption in Motherhood! (Please check out my devotional written especially for moms: Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart. You can find in on m...

What comes to mind when you hear the word, "modesty"? Be honest. Does it conjure up images of Puritan women, denim jumpers, or pretty much anything "not cute"?  Johanna, our 18-year-old daughter, is joining me today to share her journey. She encourages us that modesty doesn't have to be boring while also reminding us that it's very much a heart issue that should not be ignored! We encourage you to...