The Durenda Wilson Podcast

The holidays leave lasting memories, and we hope that as parents, we are creating great memories for our kids to look back on for the rest of their lives. So what will our kids actually remember?   Today my daughter-in-law, Julia, will be talking to my second child, Jenna, about what Christmas memories and traditions have stayed with her into adulthood.   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 Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well Mag Focus (Use WILSON10 for 10% off your first order) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

Many of you may have noticed that my kids have recently taken over the podcast. So I wanted to update you on a huge recent life change for our whole family. Thank you for being here.    Resources mentioned in this episode: Link to Fundraiser Link to podcast episode search bar Raising Boys to Men Book Raising Boys to Men Audiobook The Unhurried Homeschooler The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well Mag Focus (Use WILSON10 for 10% off your first order) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word    

Today, Jenna and Johanna (our 2nd, and 7th born children) come on the podcast to talk about the best advice they've gotten from their mom!    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 Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well Mag Focus (Use WILSON10 for 10% off your first order) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

The holidays leave lasting memories, and we hope that as parents, we are creating great memories for our kids to look back on for the rest of their lives. So what will our kids actually remember?   Today my daughter-in-law, Julia, will be talking to my firstborn child, Brittney, about what Christmas memories and traditions have stayed with her into adulthood.   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 Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well Mag Focus (Use WILSON10 for 10% off your first order) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

The holidays leave lasting memories, and we hope that as parents, we are creating great memories for our kids to look back on for the rest of their lives. So what will our kids actually remember?   Today my daughter-in-law, Julia, will be talking to my 5th child (and her husband), Luke, about what Christmas memories and traditions have stayed with him into adulthood.   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 Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well Mag Focus (Use WILSON10 for 10% off your first order) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

The holidays leave lasting memories, and we hope that as parents, we are creating great memories for our kids to look back on for the rest of their lives. So what will our kids actually remember? Today I'm talking to our youngest daughter about what Christmas memories and traditions have stayed with her into adulthood.   Resources mentioned in this episode: 2 other episodes I did with Johanna: Simply Modest: A Podcast For Moms and Daughters Encouraging Contentment in Our Unmarried Daughters     Link to podcast episode search bar Raising Boys to Men Book Raising Boys to Men Audiobook The Unhurried Homeschooler The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well Mag Focus (Use WILSON10 for 10% off your first order) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

Every dad wants to be the best dad he can be, but what does that look like?  Today Wes joins us again to share his heart and truths from God’s word on how imitating the Fatherhood of God is the best way to be the dad your kids need. 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 Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well (Use WILSON10 for 10% off your first order) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

Christmas isn’t that far away and what could be better than reading great books to our kids that reveal God’s faithfulness in sending Jesus? This isn't another Advent book (although we love those), it's one that can be read in 2 weeks(allows for a more flexible reading schedule in the midst of a busy season) and showcases the promises that God fulfilled in Jesus. What a great way to keep Jesus as the focal point of the season! Resources mentioned in this episode: Promises Made Promises Kept by Marty Machowski Redemption Tales Link to podcast episode search bar Raising Boys to Men Book Raising Boys to Men Audiobook The Unhurried Homeschooler The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well Multi Plus Multivitamin for Women (Use WILSON10 for 10% off your first order) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

Dealing with picky eaters can chip away at our relationship with our kids and the joy in our homes. There are many reasons a child may seem picky and today we are going to help break some of this down so you can be more well-equipped to help your child grow up to have a healthy relationship with food! 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 Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School DayCTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well Magnesium Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word Ways to connect with Katie: Kitchen Stewardship Website Kids Cook Real Food E-Course Host of The Healthy Parenting Handbook Podcast / YouTube clips TEDxBismarck: What if Kids Never Learn Critical Thinking Skills? TEDxHartford: Picky Eating Isn't About the Food  

Has preparing wholesome meals been a struggle for you? Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of conflicting information about what is healthy eating and what is not?  Today we are going to talk about a simple, unhurried approach to creating budget-friendly meals you can feel confident about! Resources mentioned in this episode: Close to Nature Health Website (find free resources here) You can use the coupon code “unhurried” for 20% off the “Eating Close to Nature” series.  Link to podcast episode search bar Raising Boys to Men Book Raising Boys to Men Audiobook The Unhurried Homeschooler The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Mom Sanity Fuel Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

I have had so many thoughts since election day, and I wanted to share them with you, not just to tell you what I think but to hopefully help you process the magnitude of what’s happened over the last four years so we can all be encouraged and wiser moving forward. 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 Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well (Use WILSON10 for 10% off your first order)   Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word King of the World Proverbs 31:25,26

For the first time ever, my mom is joining me to share some of her life story and encourage you as wives, moms, and homemakers! You are going to love her! 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 Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well Magnesium Products (Use WILSON10 for 10% off your first order) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

What can we learn from the art of hospitality to help us lead our families better? Wes gives a short, powerful message that will help us as parents have a healthier family culture by engaging our spouses and children in meaningful ways!  Resources mentioned in this episode: Unreasonable  Hospitality by Will Guidara Link to podcast episode search bar Raising Boys to Men Book Raising Boys to Men Audiobook The Unhurried Homeschooler The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well Supplements (Use WILSON10 for 10% off your first order) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word Scripture Mentioned in This Episode: Romans 12:10, Phil. 2:3

Clothing is not neutral, but how do we avoid becoming prideful modesty police on the one hand, and victims of the fashion industry on the other—and humbly dress in a way that honors Christ?  I hope you'll join me for this conversation with Scott Brown! Other podcast episode mentioned: Why We Can't Understand Beauty Without Morality Resources mentioned in this episode: Modesty: More Than a Change of Clothes by Martha Peace Modest clothing sites: Neuflora Roolee Shop Dahl Main Street Exchange Apparel (budget-friendly) Link to podcast episode search bar Raising Boys to Men Book Raising Boys to Men Audiobook The Unhurried Homeschooler The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well Supplements (Use WILSON10 to get 10% off your first order!) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

There is a lot of discussion right now surrounding vaccines and their safety and effectiveness. My husband and I questioned and did our research over 30 years ago. Today I’m going to tell my story, and it’s one I’ve never told before. Our daughter, Jenna, is also joining us and telling her story as well. Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode: Yes, I Had 8 C-Sections! When CPS Comes to Your Door (Our CPS Story) Finding a Pediatrician Who Will Respect Your Rights as a Parent 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 Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Mag-Focus Vitamins for focus and attention(Use WILSON10 for 10% off your first order!) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word Vaxxed (Volume , volume 2) A Shot in the Dark   The Vaccine Conversation Podcast Books Mentioned in This Episode: Dissolving Illusions Polio: An American Story The Moth in the Iron Lung Vaccine Epidemic High Wire: Del Bigtree (Podcast) The Healthy American To Follow on Instagram: IG: Just the inserts IG: roseuncharted Religious Statement Against Vaccinations: 1 Corinthians chapter 8 and Romans chapter 14 both instruct Christians not to violate their consciences. These chapters teach that to do something that feels wrong to you or cannot be established as objectively wrong, is wrong for the person who believes it to be so. The combination of societal pressure, politicization, fetal cell lines used in vaccine development, unusual timelines and truncated testing, and legal protections offered to vaccine manufacturers insulating them from lawsuits in the event of injury all come together to make the receipt of this vaccine unconscionable for me. That being the case, to get the vaccine would itself be a violation of the Christian teaching about protecting one's conscience." Help for medical workers: https://aapsonline.org/exemption-from-hospital-vaccine-mandate/ The Healthy American    

Have you ever wondered if you are creating a healthy family culture in your home? Today are trying something a little bit new. I’ve invited Wes Johnson who has recorded many episodes with me,  to record 2 episodes per month that invite husbands to listen in with their wives. He will be covering relevant, relatable content that will give you the tools you need as a couple in family life, marriage, etc.  Some episodes will be more directed toward the men.  I hope you’ll encourage your husbands and even your sons to listen in and grow as men of God and leaders or future leaders of their homes. Please let us know what you think about the episodes with Wes! 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 Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well Toxic Free Supplements and Personal Care Items(Use DURENDA10 at checkout for 10% off your first order) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word Other episodes with Wes: Applying Romans 13 to the Here and Now The Importance of a Biblical Education The Biblical Importance of Family Recognizing False Teachers The Dangers of a Self-Help Culture How to Find a Biblical Church Let's Talk About Biblical Discipline Biblical Submission: The Hot Potato Are We Living in the Last Days? Living With Hope When the Church Says Things Are Only Going to Get Worse Jesus' Return: Revelation, the Mark of the Beast and the Anti-Christ Why We Can't Understand Beauty Without Morality How Should Believers Handle Suffering Learning to Be Human in a Digital World (A Theology of Technology) Listen to Wes' sermons here    

Do you crave people’s love and approval? Do you dread their rejection or mistreatment? Although we don’t always realize it, many of our lives—and identities—are dangerously contorted around such longings and fears. Today we are going to find healthy, biblical ways to overcome these fears. Here are some questions we will tackle in this episode: Why is the fear of man such an easy trap to fall into and why can it wreak so much havoc in our lives? How can we tell the difference between being considerate and thoughtful versus living from a place where we fear man?  What are some of the warnings in scripture about fearing man and why do you think it’s so important to heed them? How do we know when we are living in the fear of man? Can you define co-dependency and why can it be so tempting? How can we tell if we are co-dependent? What biblical remedy do we have as believers that can help us live in freedom from fear of man? The previous podcast with Ed Welch mentioned: What Does the Bible Have to Say About Psychiatric Disorders? Scriptures shared: Prov. 29:25, Psalm 118:8, Isaiah 51:7, Jer. 17:5-8 (2 ways to live), Resources mentioned in this episode: When People Are Big and God Is Small Link to podcast episode search bar Raising Boys to Men Book Raising Boys to Men Audiobook The Unhurried Homeschooler The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Children's Chewable Probiotic (Use DURENDA10 at checkout for 10% off your first order) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

Do you question whether or not you are doing too many activities? Maybe you question if you are doing enough. Today we are going to talk about being fruitful versus busy! Podcasts mentioned in this episode: Devotions and Motherhood Homeschooling: There is Freedom in Simplicity Work Ethic: What It Is and Why It Is Important Work Ethic: How to Instill It Are We Foolish Homeschoolers? Why Waiting On God is Never a Waste of Time 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 Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well Back to School Bundle (Use DURENDA10 at checkout for 10% off your first order) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

Today I want to address the issue of busyness. I think among homeschool moms, it’s especially prevalent because we want to make sure that we aren’t failing our kids, so we often turn to activities to hopefully “fill in the gaps”.  As a culture we idolize busyness. It can make us feel important, like we have something valuable to offer. Everyone wants and needs to feel like they matter, like they have something to bring to the table. But is this a wise way to find that? There is nothing wrong with having a full life, but it's good to check in and make sure that we are keeping a healthy perspective. 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 Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well Mom Multi Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word Ditching the Comparison Trap for Good Proverbs 29:25 Psalm 56:11 1 John 4:18 Proverbs 3:5-8 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

We always want to see our kids reach an appropriately healthy amount of independence as they move into adulthood, but for those of us with special needs kids, this process can be more challenging and time-consuming than we may have anticipated. In the last episode, Peggy Ployhar joined me to discuss ways to engage our autistic kids in learning. Today she will share what she believes is important in helping our autistic young adults move toward more independence.    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 Audiobook Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Raise Them Well Back to School Bundle Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word   Related episodes: Respect, Responsibility, and Our Special Needs Kids   Masculinity and Our Special Needs Boys   What I Have Learned So Far About Autism So Far   Encouragement For Parents of Kids With Disabilities    Ways to connect with Peggy: Empowering Homeschool Conversations (Podcast) SPED Homeschool Website SPED Homeschool Community