There is nothing wrong with being proactive and responsible regarding our habits and mindset (this is biblical). However, we need to be sure that we are approaching everything from a biblical perspective, and often even Christian self-help books can lead us astray not necessarily intentionally, but because the author isn’t biblically informed and instead may very well base much of their perspective on pop psychology and humanistic/secular thinking.
I invited Wes Johnson back to help us understand the difference between self-improvement, self-focus, “becoming your best self”, etc versus obedience to God and actual fruitfulness.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Unhurried Homeschooler
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Four-Hour School Day
Homeschooling Today
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
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
https://www.durendawilson.com/podcast/episode/c7f29e03/recognizing-false-teachers-podcast-323
Biblical Submission: The Hot Potato
(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!)

The Dangers of a Self-Help Culture (Podcast 352)

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

Many of us are currently walking through trials and although it can feel natural to want them to be over as soon as possible, there is something of eternal value that is happening as we remain faithful in the midst of them. 
Today I'm sharing some wisdom that God has graciously shown me as we all move toward becoming wise women of God!

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Link to podcast episode search bar
The Unhurried Homeschooler
The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook
Raising Boys to Men Book
Raising Boys to Men Audiobook
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Four-Hour School Day
CTC Math
Heritage Defense (my.heritagedefense.org/access-the-vault)
Our CPS Story
The Excel Camp 
College Alternative: Excel College Podcast Episode
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
Devotional Mentioned:
Psalms for Everyday Living by David J. McKinley
Podcast Episodes Mentioned: 
The Sovereignty of God and the Problem of Sin in Our World
Simple, Unhurried Word of God: God's Sovereignty
Simple, Unhurried Word of God: God's Goodness
Scriptures Mentioned:
Gen. 3:1-6
Phil. 4:6,7
Proverbs 3:5-8
Isaiah 41:10
2 Corin. 4:17.18
Eph. 6:11-13
James 1:2-4
Scriptures to pray for God's provision, protection, power and presence:
Provision
Psalm 107:9 For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
 
Luke 12:31 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.
 
Psalm 34:10 The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.
 
Psalm 84:11-12 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, How blessed is the man who trusts in You!
 
Psalm 84:11-12 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, How blessed is the man who trusts in You!
 
Psalm 145:15-16 The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it. When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.
 
2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed;
 
Protection
 
Proverbs 19:21 There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.
 
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
 
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Psalm 37:5,6  Commit your way to the Lord;trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.
 
Psalm 121:7-8 The LORD keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.
 
Psalm 121:3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.
 
Psalm 34:15-19 The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous    and his ears toward their cry.
The face of the Lord is against those who do evil,    to cut off the memory of them from the earth.
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears    and delivers them out of all their troubles. 
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted    and saves the crushed in spirit. 
Many are the afflictions of the righteous,    but the Lord delivers him out of them all.
Psalm 31:23 Love the LORD, all his faithful people! The LORD preserves those who are true to him, but the proud he pays back in full.
Psalm 27:1 By David. The LORD delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The LORD protects my life! I am afraid of no one!
Deuteronomy 31:6  Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for t

Remaining Faithful in the Midst of Trials (Podcast 515)

According to an analysis from The Washington Post, homeschooling has become the fastest-growing form of education in America. Consequently, many new homeschoolers may not be aware of the kind of local homeschool support they have.
I invited Tara Bentley as a guest today to talk about the importance of state homeschool organizations, what they offer, and how you can connect with yours to find local homeschool support.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
 
Link to podcast episode search bar
 
The Unhurried Homeschooler Audio Book
 
Raising Boys to Men Book
 
Raising Boys to Men 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
 
Find your state homeschool organization 
National Homeschool Day of Prayer

How to Find Local Homeschool Support (Podcast 514)

We all want to give our kids a great education, but it can be easy to doubt our ability to be an excellent home educator. In today’s episode, Leslie Nunnery and I are going to talk about how parents can give their kids a fantastic education at home! (Hint: It's probably not what you are thinking!)
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Link to podcast episode search bar
The Unhurried Homeschooler Audio Book
Raising Boys to Men Book
Raising Boys to Men 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
Heart School Book
Heart School Course
TTD Podcast 
TTD Events

How Amazing Parents Become Excellent Home Educators (Podcast 513)

One of the topics that moms often ask me about is how to handle anxiety, children with anxiety, or both. I’ve seen anxiety on the rise in our culture and although I would hope that homeschooling would lessen the risks of that in our children, there are still many variables in the equation of our complicated lives that could contribute to feeling anxious. It’s important to get to the root of the anxiety, but if our bodies have experienced anxiety frequently enough, it can become chronic. Today I am sharing some tools that can help train our bodies to calm down so we can then work toward getting to the root of the problem.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Link to podcast episode search bar
The Unhurried Homeschooler Audio Book
Raising Boys to Men Book
If you purchase Raising Boys to Men you will receive a gift! Use this link to redeem: durendawilson.com/redeem (a list of movies to watch with your boys that portray boys and men as heroes!)
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 (Nova Scotia: https://homeschooljourneyns.ca/)
Emma at Therapy in a Nutshell (YouTube)
Scripture Songs: 
Scripture Lullabies on Spotify, etc.
Scripture Memory Kids or Christian Kids Worship on Spotify, etc.
Hymns that play inside a stuffed animal
The Importance of Early Morning Sunlight
Don’t forget to check out Raising Boys to Men: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Raising and Homeschooling Boys

Practical Tips for Helping Moms and Kids with Anxiety (Podcast 512)

As Christian values come under attack increasingly in our modern world, many parents wonder how to build the strong spiritual foundation their children will need to understand what is truly important in life.
Today LeeAnn Mancini is joining me to talk about Raising Kids to Follow Christ!

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Link to podcast episode search bar
The Unhurried Homeschooler Audio Book
Raising Boys to Men Book
If you purchase Raising Boys to Men you will receive a gift! Use this link to redeem: durendawilson.com/redeem (a list of movies to watch with your boys that portray boys and men as heroes!)
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
Don’t forget to check out Raising Boys to Men: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Raising and Homeschooling Boys
Ways to connect with LeeAnn: 
Raising Christian Kids
To receive a bonus chapter for purchasing the book you can email Lee Ann at Inqiure@RCKids.org
Facebook Group: Raising Christian Kid Community Facebook Group

The Dangers of a Self-Help Culture (Podcast 352)

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