The Durenda Wilson Podcast

Many of you know that our youngest son was diagnosed with Autism last fall. I knew since he was very young that he was likely on the spectrum, but he continued to progress in his development so we never had him evaluated. Some significant changes happened in him about a year ago which led us to finally seek a diagnosis.  Today I am sharing our journey with you along with some things I have learned...

Today we are addressing some important questions regarding teens and social media and ways to help our teens process the nuances of it in a biblical way. Resources mentioned in this episode: 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 Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart Places...

As mainstream culture grows more hostile toward the Bible’s truths and those who embrace them, Christians will face mounting pressures from family, friends, media, academia, and government to change and even abandon their beliefs. However, these challenges also create abundant opportunities to stand strong for Christ and shine a light to those hurt by the darkness of our day.  Resources mentioned...

Today I want to talk about some of the reasons that motherhood can be hard because we all agree that it CAN be hard. However, as believers, we divert from the culture’s thinking when we drill down on WHY it can be hard and we use God’s word to find the answers. Resources mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Hear...

We know it’s important to teach our kids biblical truth, but it can be challenging to know when to start. Today Natasha Crain is here to explain apologetics, why it matters so much for parents today, when to start, and how to incorporate it into daily life! Resources mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to my monthly email https://www.durendawilson.com/subscribe ctcmath.com   The Unhurried Homesch...

Today we are diving into Psalm 33. There is so much that applies to us as moms in the particular days that we live in. I hope you will find the encouragement that I found in this Psalm as we focus on the steadfast love of God! Resources mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to my monthly email here ctcmath.com   The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day T...

M is for Mama has been read by countless moms and provides timely encouragement toward resiliency in motherhood. Today the author, Abbie Halberstadt joins me in a lively, challenging, inspiring and very real conversation as we call out mediocrity in motherhood and exchange it for something so much better! Between the 2 of us we have 18 kids, so we are speaking from a place of knowing what it’s lik...

I doubt any of us haven’t been touched by cancer in some way.  For most it feels like a hopeless and helpless diagnosis.  Chris Work joins us today to share a fresh and hopeful perspective on healing and preventing cancer!  Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com   The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Co...

Learning happens best through hands-on experiences and one of the best ways to nurture our family’s faith is through God’s creation! Today Eryn Lynum and I talk about how the Bible and nature are connected, how spending time outdoors can strengthen the faith of our families, how experiences in nature can show our kids absolute truths in a society prone to relativism,  and more!  Even if your famil...

The study of the end times can be confusing and overwhelming, but Wes and I have attempted to share some nuts and bolts on this topic. Last week we shared an episode titled Are We Living in the Last Days? On Monday we shared another called: Living with Hope When the Church Says It’s Only Going to Get Worse. Our intention in doing these episodes was to present another biblical perspective on the en...

I've always struggled with the idea that we are living in the last days. I couldn't really put my finger on why because although I had heard several sermons on the end times, none of it really ever made a lot of sense to me. It all seemed complicated and over my head. However, over the last few years, I have explored this area more deeply and found hope that I never expected.  (Please note that I...

I've always struggled with the idea that we are living in the last days. I couldn't really put my finger on why because although I had heard several sermons on the end times, none of it really ever made a lot of sense to me. It all seemed complicated, over my head, and quite frankly, pessimistic.  However, over the last few years, I have explored this area more deeply and found hope that I never e...

Although homeschooling our kids gives us many more opportunities to disciple our children, it does not guarantee that they will embrace our faith. Often our teens will ask questions or make statements that can invoke fear and cause us to react, but as you'll hear in this episode, questions are actually a GOOD sign. I had a mom reach out to me recently who was concerned that her teen was expressing...

I recently had a mom reach out to me to ask about my thoughts on friendships/relationships/boundaries and outside-the-home time with others.  This episode is not exhaustive by any means, but a few things that certainly come to mind! Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com   The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Classical Conversations The Im...

Do you sometimes find yourself stressed out and angry when it comes to parenting? Are you looking for solutions to discipline your children that will produce peace instead of anger?  Today you can inhale hope from Israel and Brook Wayne, the parents of eleven children, who have learned practical ways of de-stressing and responding to their children with words that encourage.  They are joining me t...

With so many new families homeschooling, I thought it would be wise to address the topic of school "choice". What I mean by that is we hear a lot of talk about the government wanting to offer us what they label school “choice”. At first glance this seems enticing, however, there are some very clear and present dangers that come with this offer. Listen in as Israel Wayne presents a very strong argu...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all that's going on in the world? Has it become a burden to you? Have you ever wondered what moms are called to when it comes to politics? Today I'm going to be tackling this topic from both a practical and biblical perspective and praying that God will free you from burdens that are not yours to carry. Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com   The Unhurr...

Have you ever found yourself frustrated with the amount of clutter that seems to naturally come with kids and especially with homeschooling?  Today Ashley Wiggers and I are having a great conversation about ways to manage our kids' clutter! CTCmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Homeschooling Tod...

I’ve had moms write in and ask about the role of mother-in-law either because they have a mother-in-law or are one.  I’ve been a mother-in-law for 10 years, but feel like I’m continually learning more because there is always more to learn!  I hope you’ll find some helpful suggestions and perspectives in this episode! Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com   The Unhurried Homeschooler Unh...

I decided I had more to say about dealing with aggression in boys, how to re-direct it, and more specific examples of what we did and did not allow our boys to do! Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com Tomato Staking: A Relationship-Based Parenting Tool   The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Pre...

I have moms email me periodically asking how to deal with the aggression that seems to be more present in boys. (Hint: aggression is not necessarily a bad thing). I hope you'll listen in and share this episode with your friends! Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com   The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Homeschooling Today Places I'm spe...

I've talked a lot about building a strong work ethic in our kids in both The Unhurried Homeschooler and The Four Hour School day, but if you weren't taught this growing up, you may want to hear some ways to build a strong work ethic in your kids. Resources mentioned in this episode: Age Appropriate Chores for Children (flandersfamily.info) Places I'm speaking in 2023 CTC Math The Unhurried Homesch...

I've talked a lot about building a strong work ethic in our kids in both The Unhurried Homeschooler and The Four Hour School day, but if you weren't taught this growing up, you may want to know more about what work ethic really is and why it's important. In the next episode, I will talk about ways to instill a strong work ethic in our kids! Resources mentioned in this episode: HomegrownGeneration....

Have you ever wondered if your child might need speech therapy?  Speech therapy actually covers a vast array of issues including newborns swallowing properly, auditory processing, texture aversions and so much more! Today I'm talking with Brandee, a homeschooling mom who has been a speech therapist for 20 years and worked with ages 0-100! She will be defining speech therapy and sharing how it's he...

Do you have an unmotivated teen? Are you wondering how to help encourage them to be more self-motivated? I'm sharing some perspective and practical tips today from my experience raising 8 teens! Resources mentioned in this episode: CTC Math The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Homeschooling Today (P.S. Don...