Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year, but also very stressful. If you live on a limited budget (like most of us), you might be looking for ways to give this Christmas without breaking the bank!

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When Christmas Doesn’t Fit Into Your Budget (Podcast 473)

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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Families are like little churches. They are meant to be places of discipleship, worship, and rest— places where we can fine-tune the gifts God's given us so we can bless the world. They can be full of surprises and joy. But family life can also be heartbreaking and downright discouraging. Trained counselor and mother Melissa Hannigan knows how hard it is to cast and keep a vision of rich family life. How do we cultivate a family culture that's vibrant and encouraging—a refuge amidst life's storms?
Listen in as Melissa also shares how the importance of this investment has hit home after losing her teen son less than a year ago.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
 
Inconvenient Parenting Book
 
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
 
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Places I am speaking in 2024

Inconvenient Parenting (Podcast 518)

Today's guest is Bridgette Cameron Ridenour. She is the sister of Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure. You may not even know she existed, but she is here today to talk about what it was like to grow up in a famous family and how God worked in her life as she learned that when we belong to God, we are never overlooked.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Bridgette's Book: Overlooked
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
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Places I am speaking in 2024

Why You Are Never Overlooked with Bridgette Cameron (Podcast 517)

Eventually, we graduate our kids from homeschool and thoughts of college may be on the horizon. Today Andrew Chambers from Excel College and I will talk about whether college is worth the cost. We will look at what has changed in the college landscape that affects our students financially, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
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
CTC Math
Heritage Defense (my.heritagedefense.org/access-the-vault)
Our CPS Story
The Excel Camp 
College Alternative: Excel College Podcast Episode
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
 
Article on sexual assault on college campuses


Article on the changing landscape of what businesses are requiring (as in not looking for a college degree)

Is College Worth the Cost? (Podcast 516)

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

When Christmas Doesn’t Fit Into Your Budget (Podcast 473)

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