The Durenda Wilson Podcast

Ways to connect with Jessica and resources she mentioned in this episode:

Cooperative Games: https://www.thewaldockway.com/gameschooling-cooperative/

Single Player Games: https://www.thewaldockway.com/learning-with-games-one-player/

Homeschooling an Only Child Posts: https://www.thewaldockway.com/category/only-child-homeschooling/

Homeschooling an Only Child Newsletter: https://www.thewaldockway.com/homeschooling-an-only-child-support-and-encouragement/

Blog: www.thewaldockway.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/thewaldockway

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewaldockway

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewaldockway

(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!)

Help for Parents - Protecting Your Children from Sexual Abuse (Podcast 382) Jan 16, 2023

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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:

God Made All of Me

My YouTube channel

Encouraging a Reluctant Reader (Podcast 381) Jan 13, 2023

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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

My YouTube channel

(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!)

Help for Parents: Answering the Baby Question (Podcast 380) Jan 09, 2023

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“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

(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!)

Building a Family Culture (Podcast 378) Jan 02, 2023

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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:

You Who by Rachel Jankovic

(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!)

Simple Tips for Dealing with Winter Blues (Podcast 379) Dec 30, 2022

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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:

(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!)

Moving from Burnout to a Grace-Paced Life Part 2 (Podcast 377) Dec 30, 2022

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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 months. Shona has solid wisdom and biblical encouragement that will help us move from burnout to a more grace-paced life! (Plus you will love her lovely Scottish accent!)

This is part 2 of a 2 part series, so don't miss the first episode!

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

Refresh by Shona Murray

(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!)

Moving from Burnout to a Grace-Paced Life Part 1 (Podcast 376) Dec 26, 2022

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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?

This is part 1 of a 2 part series, so don't miss the second episode!

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

Refresh by Shona Murray

(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!)

What Does the Bible Say About Psychiatric Disorders? (Podcast 375) Dec 23, 2022

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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:

CCEF (Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation)

I have a Psychiatric Diagnosis by Edward T. Welch

(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!)

A Moment of Encouragement in the Midst of Christmas Season (Podcast 374) Dec 19, 2022

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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.

Wherever you are right now, I want to encourage you to take just a few minutes with me to slow your heart down. Take a deep breath, exhale and listen in to this simple, mercifully short episode to encourage your heart today!

Christmas Playlist

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