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July 11, 2025 When God Seems Silent (Podcast 593)
We all have had seasons where God seems silent. They can be very challenging to navigate when we want so much to remain faithful, but it doesn't seem like we are getting any encouragement from God.
I've had more days like this than I could have ever imagined over the last six months since my diagnosis, so I felt like I could speak to this and hopefully bring encouragement to your hearts.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

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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

CCEF (this site has a lot of great biblical counseling on all kinds of topics)
CCEF (more on When God Seems Silent)
Having Two Legs (on morbid introspection vs godly introspection)
Psalm 13
Psalm 77:1-13
Matthew 23:1-4
Romans 8:26,27
Romans 8:34
Hebrews 7:25
Matthew 11:28-30 (Message Bible)

36 min
June 13, 2025 Finding Courage in the Unknown (Podcast 592)
We all have areas of our lives with more questions than answers. How do we find true biblical courage while living in the unknown?
Today, I'm sharing with you some biblical practices that I've found helpful while living in the unknown.
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
Courage by Joe Rigney: How the Gospel Creates Christian Fortitude
Quotes and scriptures mentioned in this episode:
Thomas Merton:
“The world of men has forgotten the joys of silence, the peace of solitude which is necessary, to some extent, for the fullness of human living. When that inner voice is not heard…life is always miserable and exhausting…If man is constantly exiled from his own home, locked out of his own spiritual solitude, he ceases to be a true person.”

From an article on How Silence Helps Us connect With God:
Without silence, we struggle to know ourselves and who God created us to be. When our minds are constantly filled with outside stimuli, it becomes impossible to make space for the lessons that silence can teach us about God, about ourselves, and about his work in the world each day.

Psalm 46:10
Exodus 14:14
Isaiah 40:31
2 Chron. 20:17
Psalm 37:7
Isaiah 30:15
Psalm 31:24
Psalm 112:7,8

Wes's sermon on silence, solitude, and stillness:
Growth and Opposition

THE AGE-LONG MINUTE
by Amy Carmichael
Thou art the Lord who slept upon the pillow,
Thou art the Lord who soothed the furious sea,
What matter beating wind and tossing billow
If only we are in the boat with Thee?
Hold us in quiet through the age-long minute
While Thou art silent, and the wind is shrill:
Can the boat sink while Thou, dear Lord, art in it?
Can the heart faint that waiteth on Thy will?

St. Francis de Sales 1567-1622
Be at peace.
Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life;
rather look to them with full hope as they arise.
God, whose very own you are, will deliver you from out of them.
He has kept you hitherto, and He will lead you safely through all things;
and when you cannot stand it, God will bury you in his arms.
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
the same everlasting Father who cares for you today
will take care of you then and every day.
He will either shield you from suffering, or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imagination.
39 min
June 06, 2025 A Biblical Perspective on Expectations of Ourselves, Others, and God (Podcast 591)
Unrealistic and unmet expectations can take a real toll on the state of our souls and our relationships, including our relationship with God.
Today, I’ve invited Wes to share some thoughts on having a biblical perspective when it comes to expectations of ourselves, others, and God.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
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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

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
Tips for Working Through Conflict With Other Believers
How to Heal From Church Hurt
Keeping a Biblical Worldview in the Midst of a Constant Negative News Cycle
Learning to Be Human in a Digital World
Ways to Encourage a Healthy Family Culture in Your Home
Listen to Wes' sermons here
Series on Ecclesiastes (first episode here)
49 min
May 30, 2025 Encouraging Curiosity and Wonder in Our Kids (Podcast 590)
In a world increasingly dependent upon screens and technology, it's as crucial as it is countercultural to help kids capture the natural joys and treasures each day holds. As we do this, we as adults are also reminded of what a great God we serve and the hope we have in Him!
This podcast is full of encouragement and ideas as we discuss the importance of encouraging wonder and curiosity in our kids and how to do that in simple and practical ways that don't require a lot of preparation!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
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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
Ways to connect with Amanda:

www.WonderwoodAdventures.com
www.AmandaDykes.com
Instagram: @amanda_spins_stories and @apocketfulofwonder
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authoramandadykes
42 min
May 17, 2025What Creation Teaches Us About Finding Rest (Episode 589)
In a world that prizes hustle and constant productivity, breaking the habit of hurry can seem far-fetched. Yet we still try to achieve it with life hacks to get more sleep and increase energy. However, self-help strategies are not the solution to our exhaustion problem.
Today, Eryn Lynum joins me to talk about what it looks like to move away from the hurry and toward the rest that God has for us.
This episode will be balm for your soul!

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
The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living
Host of the podcast for kids: Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible
Illustrated Children's Chapter Book Coming in the fall of 2026 (New Growth Press)
Author of "Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family’s Faith Through God’s Creation" (Kregel, 2023)
Author of "936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting" (Bethany House, 2018)
ErynLynum.com
Instagram.com/erynlynumauthor
Facebook.com/authorerynlynum
Linkedin
40 min
March 28, 2025 Rethinking Our Fear of Death (588)
Most of us have at least some fear of death. Our culture is obsessed with it but without a remedy. However, it's a completely different story for Believers!
Pastor Wes reminded me recently that Jesus has authority over sin and death and death is our servant because we belong to Jesus. One of my listeners heard me talk about this and asked if I would have Wes on the podcast to dive deeper into this topic. I'm delighted that he agreed to do that and he's here today to help us reframe our experiences according to God's word and align our thinking about death with what Christ has transformed it into.
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
Give Send Go (link to my fundraiser)
Venmo-@Durenda-Wilson
Scriptures mentioned:
1 Corinthians 3:21-23
Romans 8:38-39
Quote read in this episode:
“ I think I find most help in trying to look on all the interruptions and hindrances to work that one has planned out for oneself as discipline, trials sent by God to help one against getting selfish over one’s work. Then one can feel that perhaps one’s true work—one’s work for God—consists in doing some trifling haphazard thing that has been thrown into one’s day. It is not a waste of time, as one is tempted to think, it is the most important part of the work of the day—the part one can best offer to God. After such a hindrance, do not rush after the planned work; trust that the time to finish it will be given sometime, and keep a quiet heart about it.” (Annie Keary, 1825-1879)

39 min
March 14, 2025 Meeting Common Challenges in Trials and Afflictions (Podcast 587)
Many of us are in the midst of trials and afflictions and with that comes 2 common struggles: Not feeling loved by God and Losing Our Sense of Purpose.
In today's episode, I share some things the Lord has encouraged me with in the midst of my own trials.

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
Give Send Go (link to my fundraiser)
Ecclesiastes Series:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lpOv8MddcJqkrXz11L8i2?si=4xx0ZkDMS660haf-b9n3Ng

Venmo-@Durenda-Wilson
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Great is thy faithfulness, O God, my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with thee.
Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
As thou hast been, thou forever wilt be.
Great is thy faithfulness,
Great is thy faithfulness,
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hast provided;
Great is thy faithfulness,
Lord unto me.
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine and ten thousand beside.
Ecc. 9:7
Romans 8:35,37-39
He Giveth More Grace
Listen Here
1. He giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength as our labors increase;
To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials He multiplies peace.
2. When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Father’s full giving is only begun.
3. Fear not that thy need shall exceed His provision,
Our God ever yearns His resources to share;
Lean hard on the arm everlasting, availing;
The Father both thee and thy load will upbear.
4. His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.
43 min
March 07, 2025 Moving From a Place of Distress to a Spacious Place (Podcast 586)
When stressed, fearful, or anxious, we can feel claustrophobic, like we are in a small, constricted space. God tells us in His Word that HE moves us to a large, spacious place where we can breathe and stand firm against the enemy.
Today I'm sharing more of my journey and the ways that God has met me in the unknown.
Letting Go of the Counterfeit-Story of the Pearl Necklace
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

30 min
February 28, 2025 Living in the Unknown (Podcast 585)
Living in the midst of the unknown is where I am personally right now. Today I'm sharing from that place in hopes that you will find encouragement in your own places of the unknown.
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
Psalms for lamenting:

-Ps 13
-Ps 25:1-2, 16-21
-Ps 31:1-5
-Ps 86:1-4

https://www.givesendgo.com/durenda-wilson
Venmo-@Durenda-Wilson
32 min
December 30, 2024 How to Biblically Engage with the Culture (Podcast 584)
What does it look like to engage with the cultural? Today Wes joins us again to help us understand how to engage with the culture God has placed us in in a biblical manner.

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
28 min

About The Durenda Wilson Podcast

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Durenda Wilson is the owner/host of her podcast and is a wife to one for 35 years, mom to eight, and nana to 12. She has homeschooled all of her kids from the beginning. She loves to share simple,…