The Durenda Wilson Podcast

Do you find yourself wanting to hide under a rock until the elections are over? You are not alone! Today I hope to bring some clarity and wisdom to help us posture ourselves as wise women of God during this election cycle.   The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Link to podcast episode search bar Raising Boys to Men Book Raising Boys to Men Audiobook The Unhurried Homeschooler The Unhurried...

Being a mom is more than a full-time job; it can be easy to let our health fall toward the bottom of our list of priorities for many reasons.  Before we begin another homeschooling year, I thought it would be really wise to take this time to encourage you to take care of yourselves as wives, moms, and homeschooling moms, and provide you with some tips and practices that will help you do that! Reso...

As the medical system becomes more and more bureaucratic and intrusive we as parents must find healthcare providers who understand that they are not dictators, but rather partners with us in doing what is best for our children.  Today we will discuss simple steps to help us in this process and ways to preserve our medical freedoms in the current medical climate. You all won't want to miss this gre...

Have you ever wondered if kids from large homeschooled families grow up to resent or appreciate this unconventional lifestyle? Today, Elisha and Katie Voetberg join us to discuss how their large homeschooling family background has impacted how they see and are raising their own family, the principles that they believe are worth continuing to live out, and how it's possible to stay connected to you...

Throughout the summer I’ve been featuring various topics on the podcast that I thought could be helpful as you plan the next school year. One of the greatest benefits of homeschooling is the incredible opportunity we have to build a strong family and learning together can be one very powerful way to do that! Today Pam Barnhill is here to share why she believes that you don’t have to sacrifice rela...

Should we let our kids do sleepovers? That’s the topic of today’s episode and one that seems to be getting a lot of attention right now, with good reason. Today my friend Angie joins me again to discuss our convictions and why we made the choices we did. Resources mentioned in this episode: Link to podcast episode search bar Raising Boys to Men Book Raising Boys to Men Audiobook The Unhurried Home...

As wives and moms, we get up every day and do so many things that can seem mundane or unimportant. We may look around and wonder how our actions could impact the culture for the good. Today Professor Pearcey shares many of the wonderful, statistically verifiable, benefits associated with ordering our lives and families according to God’s Word. Nancy Pearcey is the author of  The Toxic War on Mascu...

Sleep for babies and children can sometimes feel elusive, but healthy sleep is also crucial for their health and development. Today I invited Jessica Bryant, a sleep strategist, to tell us about the importance of and how to encourage healthy sleep patterns in our little ones. Resources mentioned in this episode: Link to podcast episode search bar Raising Boys to Men Book Raising Boys to Men Audiob...

I’m excited to be addressing the topic of screen time and teens! It’s sometimes challenging to navigate setting healthy boundaries with teens over screen time, so I hope today’s episode will give you the tools to work with your teen to establish lifelong healthy screen habits! Creating healthy screentime habits isn’t just about time management. As we will find out today, there is so much more to c...

Moms often have questions about healthy screen time habits, so I decided to do 2 episodes on this topic. Today we will discuss healthy screen time habits for kids 0-12. In the next episode, we will cover healthy screen time habits for teens.  Creating healthy screentime habits isn’t just about time management. As we will find out today, there is much more to consider. You will not want to miss thi...

I've been wanting to do this interview for a long time! I have so much respect for my sister-in-law and know that you will love what she has to share! Jolene has been married to my brother Frank for 32 years. She is the mom of 11 kids (ages 30-10) and mammie to 12 grandkids and she has been homeschooling for almost 3 decades. She is active in her church and community. I am so grateful that she is...

Today's podcast guest is near and dear to me because he is my little brother! He is 17 months younger than me and is a husband of 32 years, a homeschooling dad of 11(ages 10-30), and a grandpa to 12! He was recently elected to the local public school board and I wanted him to encourage other homeschooling families by sharing his story!   Resources mentioned in this episode: Link to podcast episode...

Culture teaches young adults that failure is fatal and that purpose is only found in fame, fortune, or power, but as believers, we know that is a complete lie. We want our kids to thrive by teaching them to own their purpose, serve others, build healthy relationships, and live resiliently in the real world, for the glory of God.  And that is what today’s college alternative strives for. Resources...

It's that time of year when we are considering curriculum for the next school year. Today Pat Murray (from CTC math)and I talk about some ways that may help you choose the best math curriculum for your child! Resources mentioned in this episode: Link for homeschoolers interested in CTC Math   CTC Math Link to podcast episode search bar Raising Boys to Men Book Raising Boys to Men Audiobook The Unh...

In an attempt to be responsible homeschooling parents, we can sometimes jump into homeschooling with our little ones in a way that isn’t developmentally appropriate. Today we will be talking about a more gentle approach to Kindergarten, but one that gives mom some gentle direction and structure. (Even if you don't have a kindergartener or pre-schooler, please pass this on to someone who does!)   R...

The amount of negative and fearful news is constant. It’s virtually impossible to get away from it; if we are not careful, it can erode our faith. We serve a Savior who is the King of Heaven and earth, but why does our world often feel so out of control? Note: We will briefly touch on eschatology(study of the end times). Please remember that this is not a salvation issue and if you have questions...

Parenting can be challenging under normal circumstances, but how do we do it well amid a crisis?  Angie Tolpin from Courageous Parenting joins me today as we tackle questions like: How does parenting look different during seasons of crisis?  What is it about being in a crisis that makes parenting harder? How can we as parents lead biblically when we are feeling overwhelmed, fearful, or hurt? How d...

Clutter and messes seem to go hand in hand with both parenting and homeschooling. Today efficiency expert, Kristi Clover and I are talking about ways to help bring order to our lives as moms! Resources mentioned in this episode:   Link to podcast episode search bar Raising Boys to Men Book Raising Boys to Men Audiobook The Unhurried Homeschooler The Unhurried Homeschooler Audio book CTC Math Herit...

Our homeschooling rights came at a cost to others who have gone before us. Today Will Estrada (from HSLDA) and I discussed what that looked like and what we can do to continue to preserve our right to homeschool. You won't want to miss today's conversation! It is insightful, educational, and encouraging! Resources mentioned in this episode: Link to podcast episode search bar Raising Boys to Men Bo...

We must have an understanding of why and how our educational system got to where it is now in order to equip ourselves moving forward. Today we will hear from our guest, Alex Newman, an expert in the history of our country's education. This episode will not disappoint! There is so much important info here! Resources mentioned in this episode: Link to podcast episode search bar Raising Boys to Men...

Today I'm talking with Alex Newman about what every Christian parent should know about education. We will tackle questions like: Why is the battle over who educates our kids so important? Why should parents who don't feel like they are doing a good job should keep homeschooling? Is Common Core still part of the public school curriculum and why is it so dangerous? How can parents best prepare their...

When it comes to parenting, it’s such a comfort to know we can go to God and leave every hope and heartache we have at His feet and in His hands. However this is not always easy, it takes practice and sometimes we need to be encouraged and equipped for this in order to become a more prayerful parent. Parenting truly is an effective means to grow our prayer lives!   Resources mentioned in this epis...

As busy homeschooling moms it can be easy to get caught up in the details of the day-to-day, so now and then it’s good to step back and look at the bigger picture to help us keep perspective on both the big and seemingly smaller things.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Link to podcast episode search bar Raising Boys to Men Book Raising Boys to Men Audiobook The Unhurried Homeschooler The Unh...

Turmoil in the world can easily spark fear in moms as we try to nurture our families and cultivate life-giving home environments. We can feel anxious and scared, exhausted by the barrage of bad news and moral dilemmas. Today we want to talk about how to push back the darkness by creating sacred homes, places of joy, hope, and life through intentional habits.   Resources mentioned in this episode:...

According to analysis from The Washington Post, homeschooling has become the fastest-growing form of education in America. More and more parents are realizing that they can give their kids a great education and eliminate so many negatives that are part of the traditional school setting.  With that in mind, my dear friend, Monica Swanson joins me today to share her family’s journey of becoming home...