Have you ever noticed that the more we focus on ourselves, the more miserable we become? But is it wrong to be concerned about self-improvement?
Today Lydia Brownback joins me to help us discern where our focus should be and why. Instead of settling for the counterfeit, we want to recognize where to find real joy and life so we can serve our families well. 
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
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Classical Conversations
Lydia Brownback website and books
(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 Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

How the Love of Christ Frees Us From Self Focus (Podcast 423)

Durenda Wilson is the owner/host of her podcast and is a wife to one for 34 years, mom to eight, and nana to 10. She has homeschooled all of her kids from the beginning. She loves to share simple, effective approaches to motherhood, homeschooling, and life in general. These tools are a result of many years of walking with the Lord and finding freedom in letting His voice quiet all the others.

Kids & Family

Parenting

Education for Kids

We must have an understanding of why and how our educational system got to where it is now in order to equip ourselves moving forward.
Today we will hear from our guest, Alex Newman, an expert in the history of our country's education. This episode will not disappoint! There is so much important info here!
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
CTC Math
Heritage Defense (my.heritagedefense.org/access-the-vault)
Our CPS Story
The Excel Camp 
College Alternative: Excel College Podcast Episode
The Unhurried Homeschooler
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Four-Hour School Day
Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word
Places I am speaking in 2024
 
Liberty Sentinal (Alex Newman's website)
Crimes of the Educators
Indoctrinating Our Children to Death: Government Schools’ War On Faith, Family & Freedom–And How to Stop It

The Shocking and Clarifying Truth About the History of Public School in America (Podcast 524)

Today I'm talking with Alex Newman about what every Christian parent should know about education. We will tackle questions like:
Why is the battle over who educates our kids so important?
Why should parents who don't feel like they are doing a good job should keep homeschooling?
Is Common Core still part of the public school curriculum and why is it so dangerous?
How can parents best prepare their kids to thrive in our culture?
 
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
CTC Math
Heritage Defense (my.heritagedefense.org/access-the-vault)
Our CPS Story
The Excel Camp 
College Alternative: Excel College Podcast Episode
The Unhurried Homeschooler
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Four-Hour School Day
Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word
Places I am speaking in 2024
 
Liberty Sentinal (Alex Newman's website)
Crimes of the Educators
Indoctrinating Our Children to Death: Government Schools’ War On Faith, Family & Freedom–And How to Stop It

What Every Christian Parent Should Know About Education (Podcast 523)

When it comes to parenting, it’s such a comfort to know we can go to God and leave every hope and heartache we have at His feet and in His hands.
However this is not always easy, it takes practice and sometimes we need to be encouraged and equipped for this in order to become a more prayerful parent.
Parenting truly is an effective means to grow our prayer lives!
 
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
CTC Math
Heritage Defense (my.heritagedefense.org/access-the-vault)
Our CPS Story
The Excel Camp 
College Alternative: Excel College Podcast Episode
The Unhurried Homeschooler
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Four-Hour School Day
Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word
Places I am speaking in 2024
Prayers for Parents - (Karla's book)
The Valley of Vision
Every Moment Holy, Volume 1
Every Moment Holy, Volume 2: Death, Grief & Hope
Link to audio prayers/scripture readings

Tips for Becoming a More Prayerful Parent (Podcast 522)

As busy homeschooling moms it can be easy to get caught up in the details of the day-to-day, so now and then it’s good to step back and look at the bigger picture to help us keep perspective on both the big and seemingly smaller things.
 
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
CTC Math
Heritage Defense (my.heritagedefense.org/access-the-vault)
Our CPS Story
The Excel Camp 
College Alternative: Excel College Podcast Episode
The Unhurried Homeschooler
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Four-Hour School Day
Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word
Places I am speaking in 2024
 
Nurturing Sibling Relationships (the first of three episodes)
Remaining Faithful in the Midst of Trials
You've Already Won (song by Shane and Shane)
Link to the lyrics

Why We are Here and How That Affects our Day to Day (Podcast 521)

Turmoil in the world can easily spark fear in moms as we try to nurture our families and cultivate life-giving home environments. We can feel anxious and scared, exhausted by the barrage of bad news and moral dilemmas. Today we want to talk about how to push back the darkness by creating sacred homes, places of joy, hope, and life through intentional habits.
 
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
CTC Math
Heritage Defense (my.heritagedefense.org/access-the-vault)
Our CPS Story
The Excel Camp 
College Alternative: Excel College Podcast Episode
The Unhurried Homeschooler
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Four-Hour School Day
Subscribe to my monthly email and receive access to Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word
Places I am speaking in 2024
 
Ways to connect with Jennifer:
Habits for a Sacred Home (book)
Jennifer’s website
Restoration Family Podcast
 
You can save 20% off Peaceful Press with code Peaceful 
 
And at https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/habitsforasacredhome
 
You can also download a free booklist and poster pack.

How the Love of Christ Frees Us From Self Focus (Podcast 423)

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