(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 talk about homeschooling an only child. Because I am clearly not an expert in that field, I put that topic on the back burner until I could find someone who actually is an expert. I finally connected with Jessica Waldock from The Waldock Way and we have an encouraging conversation in...
Jan 20, 2023•34 min•Ep. 394
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 guest is Justin Holcomb and he is here to help us better understand how to protect our kids from sexual abuse and ways to educate them about this topic without instilling fear. Resources mentioned in this episode: CTC Math God Made All of Me My YouTube channel The U...
Jan 16, 2023•35 min•Ep. 393
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 journey. Resources mentioned in this episode: Let’s Talk About Reading CTC Math My YouTube channel The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Homeschooling Today (P.S. Don't forget to chec...
Jan 13, 2023•26 min•Ep. 392
“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 tackle this topic in a Biblically solid, yet simple, appropriate way. (Hint: It's not as complicated as we make it!) This is a great conversation you won’t want to miss!! God Made Babies CTC Math The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Homeschooling T...
Jan 09, 2023•32 min•Ep. 391
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 like or where to begin. Today our daughter Jenna and I share the importance of building a family culture and how to cultivate that! Resources mentioned in the podcast: CTC Math You Who by Rachel Jankovic The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School...
Jan 02, 2023•42 min•Ep. 389
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 mentioned in this episode: CTC Math The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Homeschooling Today (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour...
Dec 30, 2022•31 min•Ep. 390
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 often be experiencing serious burnout, so I wanted to talk about what it looks like to live a grace-paced life along with some practical ways we can move toward that. Today my guest is Shona Murray who wrote the book called Refresh that I have mentioned several times over the last ...
Dec 30, 2022•32 min•Ep. 388
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 often be experiencing serious burnout, so I wanted to talk about what it looks like to live a grace-paced life along with some practical ways we can move toward that. Today my guest is Shona Murray who wrote the book called Refresh that I have mentioned several times over the last ...
Dec 26, 2022•38 min•Ep. 387
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, etc. often have. He empathizes with the sufferer's nuanced problems and offers practical encouragement for walking forward with Jesus on a challenging post-diagnosis journey. You won't want to miss this one! Resources mentioned in the podcast: The Unhurried H...
Dec 23, 2022•52 min•Ep. 386
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 being able to get everything done in time for Christmas, or maybe you are hurting and reeling from unexpected news or circumstances. Maybe you are grieving and just wishing this would all be over so the pain wouldn’t feel quite so intense. Wherev...
Dec 19, 2022•13 min•Ep. 385
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 short episode!) MERRY CHRISTMAS from our family to yours! Resources mentioned in this episode: The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour...
Dec 16, 2022•12 min•Ep. 384
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 you may find some new treasures! Resources mentioned: The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Homeschooling Today (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homesc...
Dec 12, 2022•28 min•Ep. 383
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 Course (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com , or your favorite bookseller!)...
Dec 09, 2022•33 min•Ep. 382
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 (veteran homeschooling mom) joins me today as we share our experiences and thoughts from our many years of homeschooling (or not) through the holidays! The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Homesch...
Dec 05, 2022•23 min•Ep. 381
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 will hopefully help us keep things in perspective and put the wind back in our sails when it comes to this wonderful season! Resources mentioned in this episode: Unwrapped: A Brief History of Gift Giving at Christmas Dig Into Culture Building Webinar Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 The ...
Dec 02, 2022•37 min•Ep. 380
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 mentioned in this episode: The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Jotham's Journey (whole series) by Arnold Ytreeide (daily stories for read aloud) Prepare Him Room by Marty Ma...
Nov 28, 2022•29 min•Ep. 379
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 us a few weeks back to talk about Thanksgiving and today she is here again, this time to share simple, meaningful, and unhurried ways to engage our kids in this Christmas season. Resources mentioned in this episode: Countdown to Christmas(CODE FOR 10% DI...
Nov 25, 2022•25 min•Ep. 378
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! Resources mentioned in this episode: The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Homeschooling Today (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life...
Nov 21, 2022•26 min•Ep. 377
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 multiply our dollars as we tried to faithfully steward what we were given. We hope you find lots of encouragement in this episode! Resources mentioned in the podcast: The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book...
Nov 18, 2022•40 min•Ep. 376
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 progress and didn't hit any obstacles (we believed were important) that he couldn't overcome so we never felt the need to dig deeper. Today I'm sharing principles that hold true because they are based on God’s word. The methods may vary, but the principles remain solid ...
Nov 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 375
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 now, you'll want to listen in as Nikki Dutton and I talk about our own experience with this AND speak words of life and encouragement over you! If this doesn't resonate with where you are, listen in for ways to encourage those who are struggling with change or loss through this holiday season...
Nov 11, 2022•29 min•Ep. 374
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" list...it's really a game-changer!) Today Nikki Dutton(author, podcaster, and speaker) and I talk about the why's along with some practical, doable ways to practice gratitude. Resources mentioned in this episode: More with Nikki Dutton Podcast nikkidutton.com The Unhurr...
Nov 07, 2022•30 min•Ep. 373
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 kids in simple, meaningful, and unhurried ways! Resources mentioned in this episode: The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Countdown to Thanksgiving (CODE FOR 10% DISCOUNT: WILSON)...
Nov 04, 2022•23 min•Ep. 372
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 because they are so simple, but I have found that consistency is key. Do I believe feeling anxious is a sin? No. I believe anxiety is a weakness(part of being human) that can lead us into sin if left unchecked and unyielded to the Lord. Today I'm humbly sharing what I've learned over...
Oct 31, 2022•46 min•Ep. 371
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: The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Seven Lies Your Children May Believe Pt 1 Seven Lies Your Children May Believe Pt 2 Mama Bear Apologetics (P.S. Don't fo...
Oct 28, 2022•32 min•Ep. 370
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 for the truth of the Christian faith and what better time to start than at a very young age through the simplest conversations and activities! Seven Lies Your Children May Believe Pt 1 Seven Lies Your Children May Believe Pt 2 Other resources mentioned in this epis...
Oct 24, 2022•24 min•Ep. 369
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 much more than we could have ever imagined? Listen in for a boatload of encouragement 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 Course (P.S. Don't forget to check out my...
Oct 21, 2022•49 min•Ep. 368
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 to learn more about who God is through creation in a simple, unhurried way! Today, Sherri Seligson, an avid fan and student of creation and science is joining us. She has many credits to her name, but none is more important than being a mom/homeschool mom. Today we talk about how to ...
Oct 17, 2022•31 min•Ep. 367
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 controversies in the Church surrounding Halloween. I've seen people handle their differences graciously and I've seen others let them destroy relationships. Every family chooses its own way of approaching Halloween. Some choose a personally long-held tradition, some choose a hodge...
Oct 14, 2022•21 min•Ep. 366
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 share with us how to find a Biblical church! Resources mentioned in this episode: The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Homeschooling Today Other episodes with Wes: Applying Romans 13 to the Here and Now The Importance of a Biblical Education...
Oct 10, 2022•41 min•Ep. 365
