The Durenda Wilson Podcast

By Durenda Wilson

Kids & Family

What's The Durenda Wilson Podcast about?

Durenda Wilson is the owner/host of her podcast and is a wife to one for 32 years, mom to eight, nana to 9. 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 walking with the Lord and finding freedom in letting His voice quiet all the others. (Durenda Wilson is a free podcast but donations are available at https://www.patreon.com/durendawilson)

Download our free app to listen on your phone

LAST EPISODE

Do I Need to Take My Kids o...

01.30.2023

It’s popular to take kids on dates, but if you look at the bigger picture historically, it’s a fairly recent/trendy activity. Dates with our kids can be fun, memorable, and meaningful, but we have to be careful not to make ...

The Durenda Wilson Podcast episodes:

01.30.2023 Do I Need to Take My Kids on Dates (Podcast 386) It’s popular to take kids on dates, but if you look at the bigger picture historically, it’s a fairly recent/trendy activity. Dates with our kids can be fun, memorable, and meaningful, but we have to be careful not to make ...
01.27.2023 A Simple Way to do Social Studies with Multiple Ages (Podcast 385) Learning happens in such a variety of ways, but sometimes we find ourselves stuck in the traditional classroom model and need some inspiration to try something new! Today I’m sharing a simple way to do social studies with multiple ages! ...
01.23.2023 Let’s Talk About Biblical Discipline (Podcast 384) God commands parents to discipline their children because He knows that is what is best for our children and the entire family. Wes Johnson joins me today to talk about biblical discipline, including THE most controversial discipline tool. This is ...
01.20.2023 Homeschooling an Only Child (Podcast 383) (Even if you homeschool more than one child, you’ll want to listen in for ways to encourage moms who are and be more aware of the unique challenges they face.) I have received several messages from moms asking me to ...
01.16.2023 Help for Parents - Protecting Your Children from Sexual Abuse (Podcast 382) It’s perhaps a parent’s greatest fear-that at some point his or her child will become a victim of sexual abuse. The statistics are alarming: Approximately one in five children will become victims by his or her 18th birthday. Today my ...
01.13.2023 Encouraging a Reluctant Reader (Podcast 381) Every homeschooling mom wants their kids to become good readers and to love reading, but what if your child seems reluctant? Today I am answering a question I received from a mom who had some concerns about her son’s reading ...
01.09.2023 Help for Parents: Answering the Baby Question (Podcast 380) “Where do babies come from?” This common question all too often leaves parents perplexed about what to say, how much to say and when to say it. Today my guest is Justin Holcomb and he is here to help us ...
01.02.2023 Building a Family Culture (Podcast 378) Happy New Year! As we move into the new year, I thought it would be great to talk about building your family culture! You may have heard the term, "building a family culture", but not fully understood what it looks ...
12.30.2022 Simple Tips for Dealing with Winter Blues (Podcast 379) It’s not uncommon to feel less energetic, more lethargic, or even somewhat depressed during the winter. I’ve experienced varying degrees of “winter blues” over the years so I thought I’d share some simple things that have been proven helpful! Resources ...
12.30.2022 Moving from Burnout to a Grace-Paced Life Part 2 (Podcast 377) Are you experiencing signs of burnout? Do you even know what they are? Burnout is a common problem for homeschool moms. What would it look like to live a more grace-paced life? With the holidays just behind us, we can ...
12.26.2022 Moving from Burnout to a Grace-Paced Life Part 1 (Podcast 376) Are you experiencing signs of burnout? Do you even know what they are? Burnout is a common problem for homeschool moms. What would it look like to live a more grace-paced life? With the holidays just behind us, we can ...
12.23.2022 What Does the Bible Say About Psychiatric Disorders? (Podcast 375) Often it feels as though God is silent on the issues that psychiatric disorders bring into our lives. Today my guest, Edward T Welch joins me to talk about common questions that Christians who are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, ...
12.19.2022 A Moment of Encouragement in the Midst of Christmas Season (Podcast 374) I don’t know where you are today physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. Maybe you are excited and feeling productive and enthusiastic about all the festivities, maybe you’re exhausted on all fronts or just a few, maybe you are stressed about ...
12.16.2022 From Our Family to Yours-Our Family’s Annual Christmas Letter (Podcast 373) For the last 33 years, I have sent out a Christmas letter and family photo. Today I thought I would simply read this year’s Christmas letter to you on this episode! (This also means it will be a simple, mercifully ...
12.12.2022 Our Family’s Favorite Christmas Movies (Podcast 372) Our family has always enjoyed watching Christmas movies together and we have had over 3 decades to collect some favorites, so I thought it would be fun to share those with you! You will likely be familiar with some, but ...
12.09.2022 Our Family Favorite Christmas Traditions (Podcast 371) Several of you asked me to share our family’s favorite Christmas traditions, so that’s what I’m doing today! Resources mentioned in this episode: The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring ...
12.05.2022 Should I Homeschool Over the Holidays (Podcast 370) It’s a question many homeschool moms have asked themselves. Sometimes we just need permission to homeschool differently through the holiday season and other times we need permission to lay it all down and do something completely different. My friend Sara ...
12.02.2022 Should We Give Gifts at Christmas? (Podcast 369) The commercialism that has become Christmas in our culture can feel disheartening and make us want to run in the other direction, but what if there is another option? We are taking time today to reflect on some thoughts that ...
11.28.2022 Incorporating Worship and Homeschooling into Our Christmas (Podcast 368) A mom asked about how to incorporate worship and homeschooling into the celebration of the Christmas season, so my good friend Sara and I are talking about that today! Listen in for a fun conversation and some great ideas! Resources ...
11.25.2022 Countdown to Christmas with Our Kids (Podcast 367) Christmas is such a wonderful time of year, especially with children. However, it can be consumed quickly by relentless and unnecessary expectations that distract us from truly enjoying this time in a meaningful way with our kids. Amy Fox joined ...
11.21.2022 Simple Gift Giving Ideas for Christmas (Podcast 366) Are you overwhelmed by gift-giving as we head into the Christmas season? Join me and my sweet and practical friend, Sara, as we talk about some ways that we have simplified gift-giving for Christmas over our many years as moms! ...
11.18.2022 Simple Money Saving Tips (Podcast 365) Inflation is on the rise so my husband and I decided to share some simple tips for saving money! We have lived on a single modest income for over 3 decades while raising 8 kids and we have watched God ...
11.14.2022 Encouragement for Parents of Kids with Disabilities (Podcast 364) Our son was recently diagnosed with a disability, but honestly, I already knew because I know our son. However, because we took an unhurried approach to his education and adjusted to what worked best for him, he continued to make ...
11.11.2022 Processing Change or Loss Through the Holidays (Podcast 363) The holidays are considered to be the "most wonderful time of the year", but if you are walking through change or loss there is a good chance that is not the case. If this resonates with where you are right ...
11.07.2022 Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude (Podcast 362) The month of Thanksgiving is such a great reminder of the importance of gratitude. While we know it's important to be grateful, sometimes we lose touch with why it's important. (Hint: it's not another thing to add to your "to-do" ...
11.04.2022 Countdown to Thanksgiving with Our Kids (Podcast 361) It can be so easy to let Christmas overshadow Thanksgiving, but Thanksgiving is rich in history and full of opportunity! Today Amy Puetz Fox and I will be talking about how to enjoy the countdown to Thanksgiving by engaging our ...
10.31.2022 Simple Tips to Help with Anxiety (Podcast 360) Like most moms, I've had countless battles with anxiety over the years, at times it's been debilitating. There are a few simple practices that I keep going back to over and over again. It can be easy to dismiss them ...
10.28.2022 Simple Apologetics for 8-12 Year Olds (Podcast 359) Today Elizabeth Urbanowicz (Foundation Worldview) and I are going to talk about apologetics for 8-12 yr olds. This is a crucial age to be laying this life-changing foundation. You won’t want to miss this episode! Resources mentioned in this episode: ...
10.24.2022 Simple Apologetics for 4-8 Year Olds (Podcast 358) Today we will discuss simple apologetics for 4-8 yrs olds. You may be wondering what that would even look like. Isn’t apologetics just for those studying at seminary as an adult? Apologetics is the study and practice of giving answers ...
10.21.2022 Standing on the Truth in a Culture of Lies (Podcast 357) What if motherhood was about so much more than we've been told? What if the culture is dead wrong and there is something much bigger going on than first meets the eye? What if all the little things mean so ...
10.17.2022 Exploring Nature Truths with our Kids (Podcast 356) When I first recorded this episode with Sherri, it was the beginning of summer, and her new devotional was supposed to be published soon. It was delayed and is finally available, but any time of year is a great time ...
10.14.2022 Let’s Talk About Halloween (Podcast 355) Halloween isn't my favorite, but it is right around the corner and is sort of thrust upon us by the culture, so I think it's worth having a conversation about and sharing our family's experience with it. There are many ...
10.10.2022 How to Find a Biblical Church (Podcast 354) Many of you have messaged me with concerns about the church that you attend or are struggling to find a Biblical church and aren't sure what exactly to look for. Today I have Wes Johnson back on the podcast to ...
10.07.2022 The Benefits of a Gap Year Program for Your Graduate (Podcast 353) Today Tripp Almon and I are going to be talking about the benefits of a gap year program for your graduate. A gap year is time taken off from school in exchange for experiences. There are different kinds of gap ...
10.03.2022 The Dangers of a Self-Help Culture (Podcast 352) 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 ...
09.30.2022 Finding Courage in the Midst of Storms (Podcast 351) I've noticed that there seems to be an increase in the number of trials and afflictions that many faithful Christians I know are experiencing. Our family is no different. Today I'm sharing a bit of an update on our family ...
09.26.2022 Biblical Submission; The Hot Potato (Episode 350) Biblical submission are words that can bring up a range of emotions and opinions because many of us have heard or experienced the abuses that have surrounded this topic. As believing women who strive to walk in obedience to God ...
09.23.2022 Ways to Nurture Siblings Relationships Through Conflict (Podcast 349) In the last 2 episodes, I’ve been talking about the importance of nurturing sibling relationships and practical ways to do that. Today I want to talk about ways to nurture those relationships through conflict because goodness knows, there can be ...
09.19.2022 Ways to Nurture Sibling Relationships (Podcast 348) Last week I talked about the importance of nurturing sibling relationships because, in my experience raising/homeschooling 8 kids, it's one of the best investments I made into their education!Today I want to share some practical tips on ways to nurture ...
09.16.2022 The Importance of Nurturing Sibling Relationships (Podcast 347) One of the things I think most of us don't expect when we start to homeschool is the amount of time we will spend navigating our kids' relationships with each other. It can often feel like an obstacle to getting ...
09.12.2022 Budget-Friendly Field Trips for Fall (Podcast 346) Fall is such an amazing time of year and there are so many fun and free things to do with our kids! Today my friend Sara is joining me again to share some ideas that you may or may not ...
09.09.2022 Simple Meal Planning (Podcast 345) Today we're going to be talking about simple meal planning! I know for our family of 10 I had to simplify our meals, but also the way that I planned them. I couldn’t be reinventing the wheel every single week. ...
09.05.2022 Basic Family Budgeting (Podcast 344) Today my friend Sara and I are talking about basic family budgeting. One of the reasons that I wanted to cover this topic is that most families have to live on a budget. Many of us are single-income families and ...
09.02.2022 How Knowing God’s Character Can Relieve Anxiety (Podcast 343) Today I’m going to talk about how knowing God’s character can help relieve anxiety and I’m going to do that by sharing the incommunicable attributes of God which are attributes that only HE possesses. These attributes are important because what ...
08.29.2022 A Simple, Unhurried Approach to Writing Essays and Research Papers (Podcast 342) I've been sharing more simple, unhurried approaches to subjects like language arts and science because I want moms to know that homeschooling really IS doable! Today my guest, Dennis Janisse (college professor and homeschool dad) shares his thoughts on writing ...
08.26.2022 A Simple, Unhurried Approach to High School Science (Podcast 341) Today I have my good friend Sherri Seligson back with us!Sherri is a veteran homeschool mom who happens to love science and writes science curriculum. She will put your heart at ease as we talk about taking a more simple ...
08.22.2022 A Simple, Unhurried Approach to Science in the Elementary Years (Podcast 340) I'm excited because today I have my good friend Sherri Seligson with us. Sherri is a veteran homeschool mom who happens to write science curriculum. She will put your heart at ease as we talk about taking a more simple ...
08.19.2022 A Wildly Unconventional Conversation on Family Size (Podcast 339) When we got married, my husband only wanted 2 kids. Today he joins me as we tell our story about how we ended up with eight and share some thoughts and questions about family size that you may not have ...
08.15.2022 A Simple, Unhurried Approach to Language Arts Grades 1-8 (Podcast 338) Language Arts includes such a broad array of topics that parents can become overwhelmed and doubtful that they are covering everything well enough. Years ago I was introduced to Learning Language Arts Through Literature. I loved how it gently covered ...
08.12.2022 The Power of Reading Aloud to Recapture Joy (Podcast 337) As moms, we set the tone in our homes. Joy is a key element to learning, but even more importantly, we are called to it as believers. God gives us tools to help recapture joy when it has waned or ...

Older episodes