The Durenda Wilson Podcast

Homeschooling can feel daunting at first, but as a homeschooling mom to 8 kids (7 graduated so far), I want to bring you some simple encouragement that will help you keep a clear head and heart so you can actually ENJOY these years with your kids!   It's imperative that we know our WHYS for homeschooling. It's the only way we can prioritize and then hone in on how we want to approach this journey. You really don't have to spend 8 hours a day schooling your kids because homeschooling is both effective and efficient!   In this podcast, I will share a bit of our family's experience along with our whys and then give you action steps to take so you can homeschool for the reasons that are relevant to your family life!   The Unhurried Homeschooler (Amazon aff link) Grace for a Mom's Heart Devotional (Amazon aff link) The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course 

When you’re in trouble or feeling overwhelmed, who is the first person you turn to? The Israelites had a habit of going to anyone but God and it’s tempting for us to do the same.  Listen in as we are reminded to resist the urge to “go back to Egypt”!   Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart!    In the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link))   Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long.   I’ll start by reading a short scripture passage and then share some thoughts from my own heart as written in my devotional.  I will ask some questions at the end to help you dig deeper and then end in prayer.

Moms, we are the gatekeepers of our homes and now more than ever we need to make it a priority to protect our children by understanding what the battle really is.    We can’t afford to let ourselves become slaves to fear and oppression in the midst of what is happening around us.   Listen in for encouragement that will calm your heart and help you stay laser-focused and intentional so you can be that woman who builds up her home!    Matthew 11:28-30 Psalm 90:14 A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 (*aff link)      

Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart! We often make the mistake of thinking we have to "clean up" before we can come to God and find ourselves only in landing in a place of "empty chaos"!  Isaiah 45:18-25 speaks to this! It's so important as believing moms to stay grounded in God's word, so in the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link)) Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long. I’ll start by reading a short scripture passage and then share some thoughts on how the passage applies to parenting and homeschooling as  I read from my devotional. I'll then ask some questions to help you dig deeper. I'll end by praying over you!

Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart! Have you ever wondered why many things about traditional education fly in the face of what seems right for your child? Isaiah 44:9-23 is going to shed light on this! It's so important as believing moms to stay grounded in God's word, so in the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link)) Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long. I’ll start by reading a short scripture passage and then share some thoughts on how the passage applies to parenting and homeschooling as  I read from my devotional. I'll then ask some questions to help you dig deeper. I'll end by praying over you! Printed copies of this devotional are available on Amazon for just $8.99 (*aff link)

Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart! Sometimes we feel like we are walking in darkness and simply need answers. Where we turn to for those answers makes all the difference in the world according to Isaiah 50:7-10 It's so important as believing moms to stay grounded in God's word, so in the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link)) Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long. I’ll start by reading a short scripture passage and then share some thoughts on how the passage applies to parenting and homeschooling as  I read from my devotional. I'll then ask some questions to help you dig deeper. I'll end by praying over you! Printed copies of this devotional are available on Amazon for just $8.99 (*aff link)

Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart! Is it possible to be worshiping the "god" of education...even as homeschoolers? Find out what 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 has to say. It's so important as believing moms to stay grounded in God's word, so in the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link)) Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long. I’ll start by reading a short scripture passage and then share some thoughts on how the passage applies to parenting and homeschooling as I read from my devotional. I'll then ask some questions to help you dig deeper. I'll end by praying over you! Printed copies of this devotional are available on Amazon for just $8.99 (*aff link)

Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart!  Do you ever feel like you have to fix everything for everyone? In today's passage from Ephesians 1:15-23, we are going to tackle this! In the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link)) Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long. I’ll start by reading a short scripture passage and then share some thoughts from my own heart as written in my devotional.  I will ask some questions to help you dig deeper and then end in prayer.  Printed copies of this devotional are available on Amazon for just $8.99 (*aff link)

Every single human on the face of the planet has experienced anxiety at one time or another. Many of us struggle with it on a regular basis, including me. I thought it was about time we all got some professional help! My guest today is a licensed mental health counselor and even more importantly, he is a Believer. Science (originating with God) and faith are interwoven, but when those can be applied to practical life and equip us to more effectively walk out our God-given ministries (specifically our ministry at home), it's an incredibly powerful and beautiful thing! Grab your pen and some paper because you will want to take notes! Other podcasts with Dan Marcone: The Development Stages of Kids and Their Growth  Encouraging a Growth Mindset in Our Kids Growing Kids with ADD/ADHD

It can be challenging for husbands to know exactly how to best support their homeschooling wives,. My husband and I thought we would share our own story and important principles to keep in mind that will help direct how you can best support your wives!   Things to keep in mind that God says in his word are important: 1 Peter 3:7-In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered. Ephesians 5:25-For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her Colossians 3:19-Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. Love language quiz Love Nudge App Personality Profile

Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart! Today I am speaking to God’s ability and willingness to bless and multiply our efforts so we don’t have to worry about being inadequate! Matthew 14:13-21 NLT In the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link) Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long. I’ll start by reading a short scripture passage and then share some thoughts from my own heart as written in my devotional. I will ask some questions at the end to help you dig deeper and then end in prayer. Printed copies of this devotional are available on Amazon for just $8.99 (*aff link)

Everything that feels and is out of your control, God has the power to order. It’s ok if we don’t have all the answers...if we don’t know Instead of dwelling on what we don’t know, let’s meditate on what we DO know. What DO we know? Read the rest of the podcast here or listen in! Find my devotional, Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart, written just for moms! (Amazon)

Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart! Today I am speaking to a doubt every mom deals with: whether or not we are doing enough. In the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link) Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long. I’ll start by reading a short scripture passage and then share some thoughts from my own heart as written in my devotional. I will ask some questions at the end to help you dig deeper and then end in prayer. Printed copies of this devotional are available on Amazon for just $8.99 (*aff link)

Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart! Out of all of our needs, right now our biggest need is to press into God. We need to know Him and in order to know Him, we have to read His Word.  In the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link)) Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long. I’ll start by reading a short scripture passage and then share some thoughts from my own heart as written in my devotional.  I will ask some questions at the end to help you dig deeper and then end in prayer.  Printed copies of this devotional are available on Amazon for just $8.99 (*aff link) Today's passage is Deut. 5:29-33   If something is new, it's tempting to think it must be better. (Be sure to check out my simple, mercifully short book on homeschooling: The Unhurried Homeschooler)

There are many unique pressures that are part of this homeschooling journey. The stresses are sometimes overwhelming, but as believers, we need to ask ourselves if we are being driven or led? God often refers to His people as sheep. Have you ever been around sheep? A few things you should know: they can NOT be driven, they have to be led. If you try to drive them (come up behind them and force them a certain direction), they lose their minds and scatter. They will also lose trust in the shepherd. God does not drive us. Ever. He is a gentle shepherd that leads, so if you are feeling driven, I can tell you that is NOT God. (You can listen to the rest of the podcast here or read the transcript at https://durendawilson.com/moms-are-you-being-led-or-driven-podcast-131/)