I seriously doubt that any of us can say that we have not fallen prey to comparing ourselves to others. In an era of carefully curated social media images, nonstop selfies, and TV shows devoted to perfection, comparison can consume you. Chasing something better quickly becomes a burden, weighing down your soul and preventing you from experiencing the freedom, contentment, and rest that God generously offers. Today Heather Creekmore joins us and she will be talking about her new book titled The B...
Apr 11, 2021•46 min•Ep. 210
Today’s title may have gotten your attention and with good reason! It’s what every homeschooling mom longs to hear! I’m excited to have Ginny Yurich from 1000 Hours Outside with me as she shares her heart, bringing a message of encouragement and hope. We will be talking about 10 ways you are doing it right! (Hint: They are probably not what you are thinking!) Podcasts mentioned in this episode: The Value of Getting Your Kids Outside Why Homeschooling Families Thrive Durenda's new book: The Four ...
Apr 08, 2021•53 min•Ep. 209
I was reading through my journal from 13 years ago and was reminded how, as we raise and homeschool our kids, it can be so easy to be swayed by circumstances and emotions. Don't get me wrong, emotions aren't necessarily wrong and our circumstances have a genuine effect on us. However, as believing moms, it's incredibly important for us to walk by faith in response to both of these, for our sake and the sake of our families! What does it mean to walk by faith? It means that we act (and react) not...
Apr 05, 2021•25 min•Ep. 208
It's been a really tough couple of weeks. You'll likely hear that in my voice today, but it's ok. I'm grateful to God for the things He reveals to me and reminds me of when things are hard. Recently, that happened to be the blessing of our God-ordained roles as husband and wife. Feminism has attempted to strip away the blessings that God has for us by trying to convince us that when He set particular boundaries in marriage, He was somehow ripping us off. Nothing could be further from the truth. ...
Apr 01, 2021•37 min•Ep. 207
Welcome to part 2 of What is the Role of Government? I think most of us have realized in recent times how little we know about the Constitution and specifically the role of government. I’ve actually been a little embarrassed for myself, but I got over that really quickly and decided it was time to educate myself and as many other people who wanted to know as well. Today I have Christen McMasters joining us for part 2 of "What is the Role of Government"! She is a millennial Constitutionalist from...
Mar 29, 2021•42 min•Ep. 205
Do you ever have that feeling like everything you do could have been done better? It’s every woman’s battle, especially every mom’s: “I’m not enough. I’ll never be enough.” “I could have done that so much better” “It would have been better if I would have ________.” “That was lame.” These words suck the life out of us and yet the enemy continues to effectively use them. Nothing makes me more angry, frustrated, and hurt than doing my best and still feeling like it’s not enough. Cue in having 8 ki...
Mar 26, 2021•16 min•Ep. 206
I’m doing something a little different for this podcast and I’m super excited about it! I think most of us have realized in recent times how little we know about the Constitution and specifically the role of government. I’ve actually been a little embarrassed for myself, but I got over that really quickly and decided it was time to educate myself and as many other people who wanted to know as well. Today I have Christen McMasters joining us! She is a millennial Constitutionalist from Charleston,...
Mar 21, 2021•37 min•Ep. 204
All of us hear voices that accuse and condemn us and tell us we are not enough. They can come through many different sources, yet they all originate from the same place: the enemy of our souls. If we can recognize their source, we can wage a more effective war, and our chances of victory increase exponentially. Listen in to this short devotional podcast to hear more about exchanging chaos, confusion, and exhaustion for peace. (This is an entry from my devotional, Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Hear...
Mar 19, 2021•9 min•Ep. 203
As we try desperately hard to be better moms, it is possible to start destroying ourselves through anxiety, shame, and even idolatry, allowing things to take up far more space in our hearts than they deserve! Listen in to today's short devotional podcast on Redemption in Motherhood! (Please check out my devotional written especially for moms: Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart. You can find in on my website, durendawilson.com)
Mar 12, 2021•9 min•Ep. 202
What comes to mind when you hear the word, "modesty"? Be honest. Does it conjure up images of Puritan women, denim jumpers, or pretty much anything "not cute"? Johanna, our 18-year-old daughter, is joining me today to share her journey. She encourages us that modesty doesn't have to be boring while also reminding us that it's very much a heart issue that should not be ignored! We encourage you to invite your daughters to listen in with you!
Mar 08, 2021•40 min•Ep. 201
The other day my grown daughter who is a mom of little ones was sharing with me how hard it is to continue to do the same, seemingly mundane things every single day and feel like what she is doing is actually important...that it matters. This is a common struggle for moms. Today we are going to read through a passage of scripture that is so encouraging as it reveals God's goodness in taking what seems meaningless to the world and use it for His glory! (Please check out my devotional Unhurried Gr...
Feb 26, 2021•11 min•Ep. 200
When it comes to homeschooling, sometimes we get lost in the day-to-day and find ourselves easily overwhelmed. Today I'm sharing some simple ways to stay intentional in your homeschool days. We want to enjoy this time as much as possible while making sure that our priorities are being lived out so we can raise strong, godly, responsible adults! Podcasts mentioned: There's Freedom in Simplicity Simplifying Your Homeschooling Ditching the Comparison Trap Finding Satisfaction in the Life You Have A...
Feb 22, 2021•32 min•Ep. 199
As moms, all of us have been plagued by the thought that what we are doing and how we are doing it simply isn't adequate, but God turns that kind of thinking on its head. Listen in to this short devotional on "Looking Like Fools"! (Be sure to check out my devotional: Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart available on Amazon!)
Feb 19, 2021•9 min•Ep. 198
Welcome to this new episode of On the Porch! Many of you have told me that you wish you could just sit for a while with me on my porch, so this series was created to get as close to that as we can! Sometimes I invite others to join me on the porch and share their hearts with us. Today Leslie Nunnery from Teach Them Diligently is here to encourage us! Leslie and her husband David founded Teach Them Diligently, the nation’s premier source for gospel-centered homeschool events and resources. With o...
Feb 15, 2021•25 min•Ep. 197
Anxiety has become an epidemic in our society, and for moms, the battle seems to multiply exponentially. How in the world could Paul say in Philippians, not to worry about anything? Let's take a few minutes in this short devotional to tackle the topic of worry! (Please check out my devotional, Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart available on Amazon!)
Feb 12, 2021•6 min•Ep. 194
Opposition. It's something we face from the time we begin making decisions for our children and intensifies when we decide to homeschool. Opposition can come at the most inopportune times and sometimes makes us feel as though we have been broadsided. Often it can make us feel inadequate. This is why it's imperative that we keep some very important principles at the forefront of our minds. Expecting opposition and positioning yourself to respond well will help grow your confidence and show your k...
Feb 08, 2021•30 min•Ep. 195
If you've been a mom for more than 10 minutes, you've felt it-the blaring realization that you really don't know what you're doing. It's one thing to watch other people parent, but when the responsibility of raising and caring for children falls directly on your shoulders, the weight can feel almost unbearable at times. Welcome to Unhurried Grace, a series of short devotionals created to get right to the point of our struggles and apply God's Word to them. I hope that you are encouraged today! B...
Feb 04, 2021•6 min•Ep. 193
Then we’re glad you’re joining us today as Ginger reveals 6 Discipline Mistakes Parents Make and encourages us to take a more biblical, heart-oriented approach to training our children. www.GingerHubbard.com IG - @ginger.hubbard FB - @OfficalGingerHubbard Parenting with Ginger Hubbard Podcast Another podcast on parenting mentioned: How to Have Patience When Your Child is Misbehaving...
Feb 01, 2021•39 min•Ep. 196
Have you noticed that it’s far easier to complicate things than it is to simplify? Albert Einstein said, “The definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple.” Simplifying our homeschooling can be incredibly beneficial and today I'm talking about why along with some practical ways we can do it! Please check out my simple, mercifully short book on homeschooling, The Unhurried Homeschooler (Amazon)
Jan 29, 2021•41 min•Ep. 192
Welcome to a new episode of Mentoring Moments! In this podcast series, I share my 30 years of experience as a mom and 25+ experience homeschooling! When people found out I had eight kids they would often say “You must have a lot of patience” as if having children automatically makes you a patient person. We all know how untrue that is! However, I have learned much over the last 3 decades of parenting, and today I'm sharing from that experience to help equip you to be able to enjoy these years wi...
Jan 24, 2021•41 min•Ep. 191
This short audiobook is now available in a beautiful ebook version that is available for free if you subscribe to my website! (durendawilson.com) There has been so much going on in the world around us over the last 10 months and especially the last 2 months. It's been overwhelming for many of us and I have spent hours and hours seeking the Lord and asking him to give me a sustainable posture, in other words, a solid place where I can plant my feet and stay at peace. In that process, God has reve...
Jan 19, 2021•24 min•Ep. 190
There seems to be a common myth that parents need to know everything (or almost everything) in order to give their kids a great home education. At the very least, they need to know as much as a trained teacher. That simply isn't true. Over our 25+ years of homeschooling 8 kids I've learned there are far more important factors that determine the quality of our kids' education. If you're feeling unqualified, please listen in and discover some very simple truths that will help you move forward in y...
Jan 13, 2021•37 min•Ep. 189
Not that long ago, many of us didn’t really know all that was going on in the world. The internet brought unprecedented awareness and with the burden of knowledge. As we see the wickedness that takes place all around us, we are forced to answer certain questions: Why does God allow injustice? Why does He tolerate evil? These are hard questions…. We all have areas in our lives that are hard–things that happened beyond our control, things we feared would happen. There are no easy answers to the ha...
Jan 07, 2021•8 min•Ep. 187
I’ve been praying about how to best address the issues that are facing us right now as moms. Although I will be talking about some of those specific concerns in upcoming podcasts, I have found that unless we start with the posture of our hearts, in other words, our spiritual state of heart and mind, all other counsel is a temporary fix at best. I have been spending copious amounts of time slowing down my heart and mind so I can hear from the Lord. It has literally been ongoing warfare. I have fo...
Jan 06, 2021•11 min•Ep. 188
Most churches have been shut down for months now. Christians are being told that their voice doesn't matter and to make things even worse, many church leaders and members are using Romans 13 as an argument to remain silent and submissive. This is causing many believers(myself included) to question what our role is when it comes to politics and specifically the rights and duties of citizenship as it aligns with scripture. I wasn’t confident that I could share a solid, biblical position using Roma...
Dec 18, 2020•45 min•Ep. 186
As we wrestle with the challenges we are currently experiencing, many of us are asking questions like these: Can God rescue us from the problems we face? Can He save us from oppressive world powers? Can He break the power of our sin and help us deal with its consequences? These are pressing questions that every generation of Christians has asked and today we are going to find out how we can steer clear of panic/despair and anger and move toward joyfully engaging in the battle (that we will win) ...
Dec 14, 2020•25 min•Ep. 185
Welcome to Unhurried Christmas Grace, a short podcast series I am doing during the month of December to help us keep our eyes on Jesus during this Christmas season. Today we are reading from Luke 1:39-55. This is the interaction between Mary and Elizabeth and it has some wonderful application to our lives! Please listen as we find out more about taking a humble posture of waiting during this Christmas season!
Dec 11, 2020•16 min•Ep. 184
Welcome to this week's Christmas devotional! We all enjoy being able to make plans and see them unfold, but what about when God flips the plan? What then? How do we respond? I'm pretty sure that Mary's dream was not to live out a story that seemed impossible to believe and yet, when God revealed His plan to her, her response was one of humble obedience. All of us have experienced and will experience defining moments when God changes the trajectory of our lives. Let's look more closely at Mary's ...
Dec 07, 2020•25 min•Ep. 182
Between Pinterest and other social media, it's easy to think that hospitality has to be executed perfectly in order to be meaningful, but nothing could be further from the truth. When we understand and embrace the whys of hospitality and how powerful it really can be, it’s a game-changer. In fact, it can actually be life-changing in so many ways for you and those you connect with. Now more than ever, we need each other! I continually encourage women to slow down and simplify. It's not just to re...
Dec 04, 2020•45 min•Ep. 181
I love how God's word speaks directly to the challenges we face in everyday life. How about complaining? We really hate it when our kids complain, but how often do we complain under the guise of "venting"? Even science has proven that choosing gratitude over complaining has countless benefits physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Even more importantly, avoiding a complaining spirit deeply affects our testimony as believers! Find out why by listening to this short devotional from by...
Nov 30, 2020•8 min•Ep. 179
