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 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.

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College Alternatives: Alert...

09.22.2023

We have all been repeatedly told that the traditional college setting is the only path to success but the truth is that it is all but obsolete. Only one of our kids went the college route, but all have been ...

The Durenda Wilson Podcast episodes:

09.22.2023 College Alternatives: Alert Academy (Podcast 453) We have all been repeatedly told that the traditional college setting is the only path to success but the truth is that it is all but obsolete. Only one of our kids went the college route, but all have been ...
09.18.2023 A Biblical Perspective on Gentle Parenting (Podcast 452) Have you embraced the principles of Gentle Parenting? Have you had reservations or doubts about it and wondered how it aligns with God’s word? Wes is back on the podcast today to square up the central tenets of Gentle Parenting ...
09.15.2023 Nurturing Mother-Daughter Relationships (Podcast 451) Are you wondering if there are more or better ways you can nurture your relationship with your daughter? Today we are going to be talking about nurturing mother-daughter relationships and I’ve invited my second daughter, Jenna, to talk about this ...
09.11.2023 The Spiritual Benefits of Homeschooling (Podcast 450) Are we actually taking advantage of some of the most important benefits of homeschooling? This is the fourth in my series on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of homeschooling (each in separate podcast episodes). Today we are going ...
09.08.2023 Hard Isn’t the Same Thing as Bad (Podcast 449) It’s hard to imagine that hardship could be something good, but that’s what we will be covering today! I’m super excited to have Abbie Halberstadt (M is for Mama) back on the podcast to talk about her brand new book,“Hard ...
09.04.2023 The Emotional Benefits of Homeschooling (Podcast 448) Are we actually taking advantage of some of the most important benefits of homeschooling? This is the third in my series on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of homeschooling (each in separate podcast episodes). Today we are going ...
09.01.2023 When CPS Comes to Your Door (Podcast 447) Have you ever wondered what you would do if CPS showed up at your door? This happened to our family a little over a year ago and today I’m telling our story. Resources mentioned in this episode: https://heritagedefense.org/learn-more/ Subscribe to ...
08.28.2023 The Mental Benefits of Homeschooling (Podcast 446) Are we really taking advantage of some of the most important benefits of homeschooling? This is the second in my series on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of homeschooling (each in separate podcast episodes). Today we are going ...
08.25.2023 The Reality of Motherhood and Devotions (Podcast 445) Do you feel guilty about the fact that your quiet time with the Lord is often cut short, non-existent, or that it doesn't look like it did before kids? Join me today as we drill down on this topic, kicking ...
08.21.2023 The Physical Benefits of Homeschooling (Podcast 444) In the busyness of starting a new school year, have you forgotten some of the benefits of choosing this lifestyle for our families? Today we are going to be reminded of some of the physical benefits of homeschooling and I’ll ...
08.18.2023 College Alternatives: Excel College (Podcast 443).mp3 We have all been repeatedly told that the traditional college setting is the only path to success but the truth is that it is all but obsolete. Only one of our kids went the college route, but all have been ...
08.14.2023 Teaching Our Kids Discernment in a Dangerous World (Podcast 442) The world can feel like a scary place, but children need to feel safe and secure rather than growing up scared or sheltered from potential dangers. Today, Julie Lowe, a counselor, mom, and author, shares some ways that we can ...
08.11.2023 Reactive Parenting Vs Responsive Parenting (Podcast 441) As a veteran mom, I’ve seen many trends in parenting come and go and they seem to lean extremely toward either permissive or authoritative parenting styles that pendulum swing back and forth based on a reaction to the other side. ...
08.07.2023 Ways to Teach Writing in a Natural Way (Podcast 440).mp3 Have you ever wondered if there was an easy, more natural way to teach your kids to write? This is today’s podcast topic! ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my ...
08.04.2023 Ways to Move Toward a More Christ-Centered Marriage (Podcast 439) I think it’s safe to say that we all want strong, healthy marriages, but the truth is that the best way for that to happen is for our marriages to be Christ-centered. Today Scott LaPierre is back to help us ...
07.31.2023 Finding Goodness and Beauty in Our Own Lives (Podcast 438) Have you ever found yourself doubting whether your work at home is meaningful? Have you ever really thought about how much goodness and beauty are in your life as it is? After my recent conversation with Wes (last episode), I ...
07.28.2023 Why We Can’t Understand Beauty without Morality (Podcast 437) Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder? In other words, is beauty subjective or objective and how does this speak to homeschooling our kids? Today Wes is joining me again to help us get a biblical perspective on ...
07.24.2023 A Plan to Help Christians Get Their Kids Out of Public School (Podcast 436) Taking the leap out of public school can feel overwhelming for many parents who never thought they would even consider it. But what if there was a plan in place that would provide everything a parent needed to bridge that ...
07.21.2023 Education: Does God Have an Opinion? (Podcast 435) Education is on the minds of parents now more than ever. With the push to teach Critical Race Theory and the LBGTQ agenda, parents are scrambling to make educational decisions that will protect their children. But was there even a ...
07.17.2023 Why Margin Not Money Matters in Finding Our Kids’ Interests (Podcast 433) A mom reached out to me asking if there was a way she could hone in on her children's interests, giftings, etc. without paying for expensive lessons, classes, etc. My answer is an absolute "Yes!" Resources mentioned in this episode: ...
07.14.2023 Ways to Use Summer to Reconnect with Your Kids (Podcast 433) Summer can be a great time to reconnect with our kids outside of day-to-day homeschooling. It's also an opportunity to refresh our own souls as moms. Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s ...
07.10.2023 Taking the Overwhelm Out of Family Worship (Podcast 432) We all know that God calls us to worship on Sundays with other believers, but we are also biblically called to disciple our children and part of that means worship(time in the word and prayer with our kids) should be ...
07.07.2023 Teaching Our Kids Diligence (Podcast 431) Are your kids struggling with diligence? Are you wondering what diligence is or looks like or how to encourage it? Join me as I tackle this topic that impacts our daily lives and our children's future. Resources mentioned in this ...
07.03.2023 Thoughts on Comparing Ourselves With Others (Podcast 430) Do you find yourself tempted to compare yourself with others or your family with others? In today's episode, we are going to dive into what God's word has to say about comparing. The purpose is to reorient our hearts toward ...
06.30.2023 Teaching Our Kids Timeliness (Podcast 429) Are your kids struggling to be timely in their chores? In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing the importance of timeliness and some ways to train our kids to do their work in a timely way. Resources mentioned in this episode: ...
06.26.2023 Thoughts on Feeling Inadequate (Podcast 428) One of the most common struggles every mom deals with is feeling inadequate. It happens frequently and can become overwhelming. When we feel this way, it’s easy to grasp the first “comfort” we can find without actually drilling down further ...
06.23.2023 Does Homeschooling Have to All Day? (Podcast 427) Thinking that schoolwork is an all-day event is a myth that keeps some parents from considering home education. But even for those who have made the decision to homeschool, there can be a nagging feeling that if we aren’t hitting ...
06.19.2023 Creating a Homeschool Community (Podcast 426) Are you looking or have you struggled to find a homeschool community that is a good fit for your family? Today we are going to talk about ways to find or create your homeschool community and why it’s essential! Resources ...
06.16.2023 Living Gluten and Dairy Free With Kids (Podcast 425) Are you finding that gluten and dairy are (or could be) issues for you or your kids? It can be challenging to make the transition when we are just making the change for ourselves, but there can be even more ...
06.12.2023 Ways to Effectively Study Your Bible (Podcast 424) We all know we need to be in the Word, but have you ever doubted whether or not you know how to effectively study it? Today we are going to be talking about how to do just that and including ...
06.09.2023 How the Love of Christ Frees Us From Self Focus (Podcast 423) 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 ...
06.05.2023 A Biblical Perspective on Finances (Podcast 422) Finances can be a huge topic of disagreement in marriage. In fact, it is often listed as the number one marital issue. Does the Bible have anything to say about finances? Today we are going to be talking about gaining ...
05.29.2023 Are We Gossiping When We Speak Negatively About Our Children (Podcast 420) I recently had a mom reach out to me with some thoughts and an excellent question that I think is important for us to take a few minutes to think through and then, as always, go to the scriptures for ...
05.26.2023 Life After Graduation for Your Homeschooler (Podcast 421) Have you ever wondered what life after graduation can or should look like for your young adult specifically if they are choosing not to go to college? How do priorities and expectations shift in this next season? We have walked ...
05.26.2023 My Favorite High School Science Resource (Podcast 419) I’m really excited to share our family’s favorite high school science resource! Science is not my forte, so high school science felt particularly intimidating to me. The 101 Series was an absolute life-saver! It was thorough without being overwhelming and ...
05.22.2023 What I Have Learned About Autism So Far (Podcast 418) Many of you know that our youngest son was diagnosed with Autism last fall. I knew since he was very young that he was likely on the spectrum, but he continued to progress in his development so we never had ...
05.19.2023 Teens and Social Media Pressure (Podcast 417) Today we are addressing some important questions regarding teens and social media and ways to help our teens process the nuances of it in a biblical way. Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a ...
05.15.2023 Finding Biblical Clarity in a Secular Culture (Podcast 416) As mainstream culture grows more hostile toward the Bible’s truths and those who embrace them, Christians will face mounting pressures from family, friends, media, academia, and government to change and even abandon their beliefs. However, these challenges also create abundant ...
05.12.2023 Why Motherhood Can Be Hard (Podcast 415) Today I want to talk about some of the reasons that motherhood can be hard because we all agree that it CAN be hard. However, as believers, we divert from the culture’s thinking when we drill down on WHY it ...
05.08.2023 Ways to Help Keep Our Kids in the Faith (Podcast 414) We know it’s important to teach our kids biblical truth, but it can be challenging to know when to start. Today Natasha Crain is here to explain apologetics, why it matters so much for parents today, when to start, and ...
05.05.2023 The Steadfast Love of The Lord That Anchors Our Souls (Podcast 413) Today we are diving into Psalm 33. There is so much that applies to us as moms in the particular days that we live in. I hope you will find the encouragement that I found in this Psalm as we ...
05.01.2023 A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood (Podcast 412) M is for Mama has been read by countless moms and provides timely encouragement toward resiliency in motherhood. Today the author, Abbie Halberstadt joins me in a lively, challenging, inspiring and very real conversation as we call out mediocrity in ...
04.28.2023 A Fresh Perspective on Healing and Preventing Cancer (Podcast 411) I doubt any of us haven’t been touched by cancer in some way. For most it feels like a hopeless and helpless diagnosis. Chris Work joins us today to share a fresh and hopeful perspective on healing and preventing cancer! ...
04.24.2023 Nurturing Your Family’s Faith Through God’s Creation (Podcast 410) Learning happens best through hands-on experiences and one of the best ways to nurture our family’s faith is through God’s creation! Today Eryn Lynum and I talk about how the Bible and nature are connected, how spending time outdoors can ...
04.21.2023 Jesus Return: Revelation, Mark of the Beast, and the Antichrist (Podcast 409) The study of the end times can be confusing and overwhelming, but Wes and I have attempted to share some nuts and bolts on this topic. Last week we shared an episode titled Are We Living in the Last Days? ...
04.17.2023 Living with Hope When the Church Says Things Will Only Get Worse (Podcast 408) I've always struggled with the idea that we are living in the last days. I couldn't really put my finger on why because although I had heard several sermons on the end times, none of it really ever made a ...
04.14.2023 Are We Living in the Last Days? (Podcast 407) I've always struggled with the idea that we are living in the last days. I couldn't really put my finger on why because although I had heard several sermons on the end times, none of it really ever made a ...
04.10.2023 When Your Teen is Doubting the Existence of God (Podcast 406) Although homeschooling our kids gives us many more opportunities to disciple our children, it does not guarantee that they will embrace our faith. Often our teens will ask questions or make statements that can invoke fear and cause us to ...
04.07.2023 Some Thoughts on Our Kids’ Friendships (Podcast 405) I recently had a mom reach out to me to ask about my thoughts on friendships/relationships/boundaries and outside-the-home time with others. This episode is not exhaustive by any means, but a few things that certainly come to mind! Resources mentioned ...
04.03.2023 Overcoming Angry and Stressed Out Parenting (Podcast 404) Do you sometimes find yourself stressed out and angry when it comes to parenting? Are you looking for solutions to discipline your children that will produce peace instead of anger? Today you can inhale hope from Israel and Brook Wayne, ...

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