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 successful with or without college. I have a series of podcast episodes where I interviewed each of our grown kids who shared their journey after high school. (I’ll leave links below.) This year, I’ve spoken at 9 homeschool conferences and I’ve noticed more and more alternatives being offered...
Aug 18, 2023•36 min•Ep. 454
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 teach the safety skills that will help protect our kids from mistreatment, unsafe situations, violence, bullying, cybercrimes, predatory behavior, sexting, abuse and other kinds of danger they might encounter. This episode is full of wisdom and practical ideas! Resources me...
Aug 14, 2023•30 min•Ep. 453
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. As Christian parents, it’s essential that stay focused on Biblical parenting, regardless of the latest trends. Resources shared in today’s episode: ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly ...
Aug 11, 2023•28 min•Ep. 452
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 monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Classical Conversations Homeschooling Today Three-part series of articles Kay wrote on the paradigm shift we need as we approach teac...
Aug 07, 2023•38 min•Ep. 451
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 discover ways to move toward more Christ-centered marriages. Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digi...
Aug 04, 2023•42 min•Ep. 450
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 kept thinking of the practical applications of his message, so I'm sharing those thoughts in this episode! Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mento...
Jul 31, 2023•47 min•Ep. 449
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 this very important question as we raise the next generation. Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Classical Conversations Other episodes wit...
Jul 28, 2023•48 min•Ep. 448
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 gap? Today Gena Suarez (owner of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine) is here to share an exciting and doable exit plan that allows churches to help families get their kids out of public school! Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grac...
Jul 24, 2023•38 min•Ep. 447
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 day when our education system was neutral? Is this even possible? More importantly, what does GOD have to say about all of this? Have you ever wondered if God actually has an opinion when it comes to education? Do you believe that education can, in fact, be neutral? Re...
Jul 21, 2023•42 min•Ep. 446
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: ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Northern California Ho...
Jul 17, 2023•33 min•Ep. 445
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 Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Northern California Homeschool Convention July 21, 22 School @Home S...
Jul 14, 2023•32 min•Ep. 444
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 a daily practice. This can feel very intimidating and bring with those feelings an intense fear of failure that can keep us from enjoying the blessings that God intended family worship to be. Today Steve Demme is joining me to talk with us about ways to take the overwhelm out of fam...
Jul 10, 2023•40 min•Ep. 443
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 episode: ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course School @Home Sym...
Jul 07, 2023•37 min•Ep. 442
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 what is true so that we can experience the peace that only God can give us in a world that is constantly comparing! Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly e...
Jul 03, 2023•28 min•Ep. 441
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: ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Numbers 23:19 Matthew 5:37, 12:3...
Jun 30, 2023•34 min•Ep. 440
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 and finding our answers in God’s word. This will be an ongoing battle unless we stand firmly on the truth God has for us. Resources mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Hea...
Jun 26, 2023•45 min•Ep. 439
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 the books well past lunchtime, we can’t possibly be giving our kids a complete education. Nothing could be further from the truth! Join Ashley Wiggers (Homeschooling Today) and me as we talk about why school doesn't have to take all day! Resources mentioned in this epis...
Jun 23, 2023•23 min•Ep. 438
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 mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Classic...
Jun 19, 2023•31 min•Ep. 437
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 challenges when we are trying to do this with kids. Today we are going to be talking about living gluten and dairy free with kids and including some great resources! Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour Sch...
Jun 16, 2023•48 min•Ep. 436
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 some helpful tools! Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Classic...
Jun 12, 2023•33 min•Ep. 435
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 why. Instead of settling for the counterfeit, we want to recognize where to find real joy and life so we can serve our families well. Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscr...
Jun 09, 2023•37 min•Ep. 434
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 a biblical perspective when it comes to money. (We are even including some free resources!) Resources mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried G...
Jun 05, 2023•48 min•Ep. 433
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 our direction. Are we gossiping about our kids when we talk negatively about them? Resources mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The ...
May 29, 2023•28 min•Ep. 431
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 through this season with 8 kids and you can hear how that worked for each of the oldest 6 in the episodes listed below. Resources mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart ctcmath.com ...
May 26, 2023•25 min•Ep. 432
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 was something our high schoolers could do pretty much completely on their own! Resources mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart ctcmath.com The Unhurried...
May 26, 2023•46 min•Ep. 430
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 him evaluated. Some significant changes happened in him about a year ago which led us to finally seek a diagnosis. Today I am sharing our journey with you along with some things I have learned over the last year that you may find helpful if you have a child that may be on the spectrum, have o...
May 22, 2023•50 min•Ep. 429
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 Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart Places I am speaking in 2023 Classical Conversations Ways to connect with John: Reformed Youth Ministries So...
May 19, 2023•38 min•Ep. 428
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 opportunities to stand strong for Christ and shine a light to those hurt by the darkness of our day. Resources mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a H...
May 15, 2023•35 min•Ep. 427
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 can be hard and we use God’s word to find the answers. Resources mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day ...
May 12, 2023•39 min•Ep. 426
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 how to incorporate it into daily life! Resources mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to my monthly email https://www.durendawilson.com/subscribe ctcmath.com The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring ...
May 08, 2023•33 min•Ep. 425
