The Durenda Wilson Podcast

Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to try and keep up with grading and checking all of our kids' schoolwork. A mom reached out to me with this question wanting to know how I kept up, so that is what I'm sharing today! Resources mentioned in this episode Upcoming events where I am speaking Homegrown Generation Interactive Online Conference: homegrowngeneration.com/Durenda Homegrown Generation coupo...

Today we are bringing some encouragement for the reluctant homeschool mom Maybe you are homeschooling and are still not sure this is for you. Perhaps you are thinking about homeschooling and have doubts that keep you from taking the leap or you are a seasoned homeschool mom who is feeling a little burnt out. This episode is for you! Join me at Homegrown Generation: an online interactive homeschool...

Moms often wonder how in the world homeschooling can work when you have one or more little ones. I had 5 kids under 7, 6 kids under 9, 7 kids under 11…you get the idea, so I am not a stranger to homeschooling with many littles in the house. In the last episode I talked about WHY it can work and today I want to talk more about HOW it can work! Resources mentioned in this episode: CTC Math My YouTub...

I’ve had many moms message me asking how to homeschool with littles at home. I’ve had 5 kids- 7 and under 6 kids-9 and under 7 kids-11 and under…you get the idea.  So I totally get this and I can tell you that it’s NOT impossible In this episode, I talk about WHY it’s possible and in the next episode I will talk about WAYS to do that! Resources mentioned in this episode: CTC Math The Unhurried Hom...

It seems as though so many are struggling and facing difficulty on several fronts all at once (including myself) so today I want to talk about having a biblical perspective on hardship. You could also call it a theology of suffering which is essential for the believer. God is not silent when it comes to suffering. He is compassionate and gracious, but in order to experience the fullness of the com...

It’s been 27 years since I embarked on this homeschooling adventure(more if you count the preschool years). We have 8 kids so I’m still homeschooling the youngest and there are three things I’ve learned that I think every homeschool mom should know regardless of where you are on this journey! Listen in and be encouraged! Resources mentioned in this episode: CTC Math My YouTube channel  The Unhurri...

We know that one of the greatest temptations for us as humans is to worship something other than God, but is it possible for even our children to become an idol?  Listen in for some warning signs that our children may hold a higher place in our hearts than they should. Resources mentioned in this episode: CTC Math My YouTube channel  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The...

It’s popular to take kids on dates, but if you look at the bigger picture historically, it’s a fairly recent/trendy activity. Dates with our kids can be fun, memorable, and meaningful, but we have to be careful not to make them a gold standard of parenting. They can serve a purpose, but are they necessary?   Resources mentioned in this episode: Tomato Staking (Podcast) My YouTube channel  CTC Math...

Learning happens in such a variety of ways, but sometimes we find ourselves stuck in the traditional classroom model and need some inspiration to try something new! Today I’m sharing a simple way to do social studies with multiple ages! Resources mentioned in this episode: CTC Math My YouTube channel  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurri...

God commands parents to discipline their children because He knows that is what is best for our children and the entire family. Wes Johnson joins me today to talk about biblical discipline, including THE most controversial discipline tool. This is a long episode, but it is chock full of good stuff even down to specific examples of how to carry out biblical discipline. Resources mentioned in this e...

(Even if you homeschool more than one child, you’ll want to listen in for ways to encourage moms who are and be more aware of the unique challenges they face.) I have received several messages from moms asking me to talk about homeschooling an only child. Because I am clearly not an expert in that field, I put that topic on the back burner until I could find someone who actually is an expert.  I f...

It’s perhaps a parent’s greatest fear-that at some point his or her child will become a victim of sexual abuse. The statistics are alarming: Approximately one in five children will become victims by his or her 18th birthday.   Today my guest is Justin Holcomb and he is here to help us better understand how to protect our kids from sexual abuse and ways to educate them about this topic without inst...

Every homeschooling mom wants their kids to become good readers and to love reading, but what if your child seems reluctant? Today I am answering a question I received from a mom who had some concerns about her son’s reading journey. Resources mentioned in this episode: Let’s Talk About Reading  CTC Math My YouTube channel  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour...

“Where do babies come from?” This common question all too often leaves parents perplexed about what to say, how much to say and when to say it.    Today my guest is Justin Holcomb and he is here to help us tackle this topic in a Biblically solid, yet simple, appropriate way. (Hint: It's not as complicated as we make it!)   This is a great conversation you won’t want to miss!! God Made Babies CTC M...

Happy New Year! As we move into the new year, I thought it would be great to talk about building your family culture! You may have heard the term, "building a family culture", but not fully understood what it looks like or where to begin. Today our daughter Jenna and I share the importance of building a family culture and how to cultivate that! Resources mentioned in the podcast: CTC Math You Who...

It’s not uncommon to feel less energetic, more lethargic, or even somewhat depressed during the winter. I’ve experienced varying degrees of “winter blues” over the years so I thought I’d share some simple things that have been proven helpful! Resources mentioned in this episode: CTC Math The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschoole...

Are you experiencing signs of burnout? Do you even know what they are? Burnout is a common problem for homeschool moms.   What would it look like to live a more grace-paced life?  With the holidays just behind us, we can often be experiencing serious burnout, so I wanted to talk about what it looks like to live a grace-paced life along with some practical ways we can move toward that. Today my gue...

Are you experiencing signs of burnout? Do you even know what they are? Burnout is a common problem for homeschool moms.   What would it look like to live a more grace-paced life?  With the holidays just behind us, we can often be experiencing serious burnout, so I wanted to talk about what it looks like to live a grace-paced life along with some practical ways we can move toward that. Today my gue...

Often it feels as though God is silent on the issues that psychiatric disorders bring into our lives. Today my guest, Edward T Welch joins me to talk about common questions that Christians who are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, etc. often have. He empathizes with the sufferer's nuanced problems and offers practical encouragement for walking forward with Jesus on a challenging post-dia...

I don’t know where you are today physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. Maybe you are excited and feeling productive and enthusiastic about all the festivities, maybe you’re exhausted on all fronts or just a few, maybe you are stressed about being able to get everything done in time for Christmas, or maybe you are hurting and reeling from unexpected news or circumstances. Maybe you are...

For the last 33 years, I have sent out a Christmas letter and family photo. Today I thought I would simply read this year’s Christmas letter to you on this episode!  (This also means it will be a simple, mercifully short episode!) MERRY CHRISTMAS from our family to yours! Resources mentioned in this episode: The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The...

Our family has always enjoyed watching Christmas movies together and we have had over 3 decades to collect some favorites, so I thought it would be fun to share those with you!  You will likely be familiar with some, but you may find some new treasures! Resources mentioned: The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Homeschooling Today (P.S. Don't forget...

Several of you asked me to share our family’s favorite Christmas traditions, so that’s what I’m doing today!   Resources mentioned in this episode: The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homescho...

It’s a question many homeschool moms have asked themselves. Sometimes we just need permission to homeschool differently through the holiday season and other times we need permission to lay it all down and do something completely different. My friend Sara (veteran homeschooling mom) joins me today as we share our experiences and thoughts from our many years of homeschooling (or not) through the hol...

The commercialism that has become Christmas in our culture can feel disheartening and make us want to run in the other direction, but what if there is another option?  We are taking time today to reflect on some thoughts that will hopefully help us keep things in perspective and put the wind back in our sails when it comes to this wonderful season! Resources mentioned in this episode: Unwrapped: A...