The Durenda Wilson Podcast

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   

As our country wrestles with darkness, fear, and division, is it possible that the overwhelming sense of hopelessness many of us feel is misplaced? Could it be that the belief that America’s cultural and spiritual decline is inevitable is a misplaced fear? Resources mentioned in this episode: Kirk Cameron Website Born to Be Brave Book 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%) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word Raise Them Well Multi-Vitamin for moms

We are called to be the salt of the earth. The primary value of salt is not as a flavoring but as a preservative. As Jesus' disciples, we are to hinder the world’s corruption. Today Heidi St. John joins me for a conversation about the future of our nation and how we can be salt and light right here and right now. Here are some questions we discuss:   What are the top challenges we face as believers in our culture today? How do you think we got to this place? What do you think scares Christians about politics and becoming overly involved? As homeschooling moms, how can we change the trajectory of our country? How do we talk to our kids about politics without scaring them or making them (or us) anxious? What words of encouragement would you leave with the moms listening today regarding the elections and the future? 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%) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word Heidi St. John Website Off the Bench Podcast with Heidi St. John Heidi St. John Shop including Books firmlyplantedfamily.org 

Are you struggling with ways to help your autistic child engage in learning? Today Peggy Ployhar joins me with a practical and encouraging message for those trying to teach kids on the spectrum!   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 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 Peggy: Empowering Homeschool Conversations (Podcast) SPED Homeschool Website SPED Homeschool Community    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 

Do you feel like you’ve forgotten what it’s like to be human in a world that seems to be full of digital everything? I've invited Wes back on the podcast to help us nail down a clearer theology of technology by answering these questions:   How should Christians think about, relate to, and use technology? What is technology? What’s the relationship between technology and theology? At what point is technology a threat to our humanity? 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   Books mentioned:  God, Technology, and the Christian Life by Tony Reinke   The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt  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 Listen to Wes' sermons here  

Homeschooling can feel very lonely at times and even though we get to decide what our daily rhythms look like, I don’t know that we always prioritize friendships for ourselves as homeschooling moms. Today Christy Faith and I will address the unique friendship challenges that come with being homeschooling moms and talk about ways we can make sure that we are making the healthy connections that we 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 Supplement Company  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 Christy: Christy’s Book Homeschool Rising Christy-Faith’s Website All About Thrive Homeschool Community   Related Podcast Episodes: A Biblical Perspective on Gentle Parenting When Our Kids Interrupt

How does our faith affect our homeschooling? How should it affect our homeschooling? I’m excited to dive into this topic with our guest, Christy Faith, as we discuss how connecting our faith and homeschooling transforms us and makes our homeschool journey so much better! You won't want to miss this conversation! It's a great blend of depth and humor! 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 Supplement Company  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 Christy: Christy’s Book Homeschool Rising Christy-Faith’s Website All About Thrive Homeschool Community

With the effects of a sinful culture bearing down, conversations we could put off before now need to happen at earlier ages. The question is how do we combat the culture’s lies without taking away the innocence of our children? Today Elizabeth Urbanowicz from Foundation Worldview is here to give us some ideas of what that might look like to teach our little ones about God's good design for them! We will cover questions like: Most Christian resources about gender and sexuality focus on teens. However, you recommend parents start talking about these issues with children as young as the age of four. Can you explain why you recommend starting at such a young age and how you would advise parents to approach such conversations? Many parents will try to shelter their kids from these issues. Is that the best approach? Why or why not? How does your curriculum help parents and caregivers tackle this topic with their children? Walk us through a lesson. What is the format? And how will children be learning? Resources mentioned in this episode: Foundation Worldview (Use Durenda10 for $10 off) 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 Raise Them Well Raise Them Well Multi-Vitamin for Moms CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word

Today I'm having a lovely conversation with Sally Clarkson! If you don't know Sally, she is a faithful, older woman of God who has encouraged countless wives and moms including my daughter and myself.  She has a thriving online, social media ministry, and podcast and has authored over 30 books! I hope you'll grab a cup of coffee or tea and join us!   Ways to connect with Sally: Sally's Website At Home With Sally Podcast Sally's Books 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 Raise Them Well Raise Them Well Multi-Vitamin for Moms CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word Raise Them Well Back to School Bundle

Many of you have questions about whether or not dating or courtship is a better option for our sons and daughters. Whether you have teens or younger kids and are thinking ahead, you may be wondering how to best guide your sons and daughters through a relationship in a God-honoring way so I’m excited that we get to talk about this today! 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 Raise Them Well Raise Them Well Multi-Vitamin for Moms CTC Math Voetberg Music Academy (Use discount code WILSON20for 20%) Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word