The Durenda Wilson Podcast

A while back I talked about concerns I had about 2024 . This episode ties into that message as I share an update on our family and answered prayers. I'll also be pulling our family experience from the past and seeing how God has tied it to our present. It really is amazing how He answers prayers in unexpected, but meaningful ways. I pray this will inspire you to keep trusting God for all things co...

More families than ever are interested in homesteading. Whether you are moving forward with this lifestyle, dreaming about it, or would simply like your kids to learn science, social science, and health in a very practical way, you won't want to miss today's episode! Resources mentioned in this episode:  ctcmath.com   Excel College The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The F...

Have you doubted your ability to homeschool? Whether you are already homeschooling and could use some encouragement or simply thinking of homeschooling this is the episode for you! Today Nicki Truesdale and I have an encouraging conversation about why anyone can homeschool!  If I had to describe this episode in one word, it would be "FREEDOM"!! Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com   Ex...

The holiday season can be a wonderful time of year to take a break from the normal rhythms of homeschooling and really focus on seasonal rhythms like Advent.  Today we are going to be talking more about what seasonal rhythms are, why they are important, and how to find rhythms that are good for your family.  Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com   Excel College The Unhurried Homeschoole...

Grieving the loss of your baby to stillbirth or miscarriage can be lonely and agonizing. As most of you know, our family has experienced both: I’ve had 5 miscarriages, 2 of our daughters and one daughter-in-law have had miscarriages and our first grandson was stillborn, so we are no strangers to the overwhelming sorrow, loneliness, and fears that come with this kind of loss. Today I am praying tha...

Almost every mom I know has had at least one miscarriage. The journey of grief that comes with miscarriage and stillbirth can be a lonely one so today I want to share our family's story.  In the next episode, I will be having a very tender and hopeful conversation with Jackie Gibbons who experienced a full-term still-birth.  Even if you've never been on this journey, these episodes will help you b...

Today Professor Owen Strachan (IG: @profstrachan) and I are specifically addressing our role in the lives of our sons and husbands as we engage in the war on men that is raging in our culture. This war is very real and one that we must win because the future of society depends on it, but it's an uphill battle and we need regular doses of encouragement and that’s what you’re going to find on today’...

I've had this nagging feeling that 2024 could bring a fair amount of upheaval in our country and maybe you've had the same feeling. This is why I thought it would be a good idea to drill down on this and look to God's word for wisdom in the upcoming days. Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com   Excel College Summer Leadership Camp The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s H...

We all want to know if we are doing enough. We want a measuring stick to help reassure us that we are doing right by our kids. Today, Ashley Wiggers and I are talking about how to measure performance in a homeschool way!  I know you will be encouraged! Resources mentioned in this episode:  Excel College ctcmath.com   The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School...

Do you find math a challenging subject when it comes to homeschooling? I’m excited to have Nadim El-Rahi here today to talk about CTC Math and what makes it unique and effective! Resources shared in today’s episode:  Excel College ctcmath.com   The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of...

Is ADD/ADHD something that is affecting your family? Today we will be getting a fresh and encouraging perspective on this topic from Dr. Roger McFillin a clinical psychologist and host of the popular Radically Genuine Podcast!   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Excel College ctcmath.com   The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my mon...

Do you find it challenging to parent your special needs child? Do you find yourself confused about how to discipline him or her since it seems that they need to be handled differently than your other children?    Are we as parents so distracted with our kids’ weaknesses and needs that we forget what God has called us to when it comes to biblical parenting?  (This episode is a great reminder whethe...

Are you wondering what you can do to keep your family as healthy as possible through the winter months?    Today Elizabeth Parsons ( a former RN turned “crunchy”) also known as “Purely Parsons” on Instagram,  joins us to talk about ways to both prevent illness and address the symptoms using more natural approaches that encourage our bodies to heal themselves.    Resources mentioned in this episode...

Do you ask your kids lots of questions? This is one of the best things I did with our kids as we raised and homeschooled them. We have an unusual opportunity to really know our kids and gather important information that can help us guide, direct, teach, and encourage them.  In today’s episode, we will be drilling down on both the importance of asking questions and ways to do that.  Resources share...

Have ever wondered how to truly instill in your child the truth about who God is? A person’s view of God affects their entire life. The view of God that our kids have will likely determine whether they will embrace biblical Christianity for themselves or not. Imparting this knowledge is an essential, not optional part of parenting our kids in the faith.  But what does that look like with feet on t...

We have all been repeatedly told that the traditional college setting is the only path to success but the truth is that it is all but obsolete. Only one of our kids went the college route, but all have been successful with or without college. I have a series of podcast episodes where I interviewed each of our grown kids who shared their journey after high school. (I’ll leave links below.) This yea...

Have you embraced the principles of Gentle Parenting? Have you had reservations or doubts about it and wondered how it aligns with God’s word? Wes is back on the podcast today to square up the central tenets of Gentle Parenting with the scriptures and clarify this sometimes confusing parenting advice! (WE HAD SOME TROUBLE WITH THE AUDIO, WHICH IS UNUSUAL FOR US, BUT HOPE YOU ALL WILL BEAR WITH US....

Are you wondering if there are more or better ways you can nurture your relationship with your daughter? Today we are going to be talking about nurturing mother-daughter relationships and I’ve invited my second daughter, Jenna, to talk about this with me. She and I seemed to butt heads more than I did with her two sisters and yet, by God's grace we have a healthy happy adult relationship. Resource...

Are we actually taking advantage of some of the most important benefits of homeschooling?  This is the fourth in my series on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of homeschooling (each in separate podcast episodes).  Today we are going to talk about the spiritual benefits of homeschooling.  Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com   The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried...

It’s hard to imagine that hardship could be something good, but that’s what we will be covering today! I’m super excited to have Abbie Halberstadt (M is for Mama) back on the podcast to talk about her brand new book,“Hard isn’t the Same Thing as Bad”!  Resources mentioned in this episode: Hard isn't the Same Thing as Bad (Amazon) Hard isn't the Same Thing as Bad (Abbie's website) ctcmath.com   The...

Are we actually taking advantage of some of the most important benefits of homeschooling?  This is the third in my series on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of homeschooling (each in separate podcast episodes).  Today we are going to talk about the emotional benefits of homeschooling.  It’s important to raise kids who are emotionally intelligent, but often we don’t realize...

Have you ever wondered what you would do if CPS showed up at your door? This happened to our family a little over a year ago and today I’m telling our story. Resources mentioned in this episode: https://heritagedefense.org/learn-more/ Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart ctcmath.com  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a...

Are we really taking advantage of some of the most important benefits of homeschooling? This is the second in my series on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of homeschooling (each in separate podcast episodes). Today we are going to talk about the mental benefits of homeschooling. Most of us are aware that children's mental health (on average) is rapidly declining, but homesc...

Do you feel guilty about the fact that your quiet time with the Lord is often cut short, non-existent, or that it doesn't look like it did before kids?  Join me today as we drill down on this topic, kicking condemnation to the curb while still remaining faithful to the Lord in this area! Resources mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encou...

In the busyness of starting a new school year, have you forgotten some of the benefits of choosing this lifestyle for our families? Today we are going to be reminded of some of the physical benefits of homeschooling and I’ll cover the mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits in future episodes! Resources shared in today’s episode:  ctcmath.com   The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mo...