The Durenda Wilson Podcast

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Feeling Forced to Homeschool (Podcast 236) Aug 13, 2021

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It's a whole new world when it comes to education. The headlines are packed with articles about parents who are struggling with school boards across the nation to maintain their God-given liberties to make medical decisions for their children. They are also fighting against ideologies that they believe are harmful, but that the schools still want to teach.

Parents are fed up and many have decided to home educate because they don't feel like they have any other choice, but deciding to homeschool because you want to and feeling forced to can feel like very different things.

There are many emotions that a parent who feels forced to homeschool might be feeling. If you are one of those parents, please listen in. You'll be encouraged!

If you are not one of those parents (and homeschooling) please listen in for tips to be as supportive and encouraging as possible!

(If you've read my new book, please leave a review so the booksellers will show it to more moms as they search the sites and you haven't read it, please check it out...The Four Hour School Day, How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life!)

Answers on Feeling Socially Deprived, Making Connections (Podcast 235) Aug 08, 2021

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"If you could ask a 25-year veteran homeschool mom of eight anything, what would it be?"

This was a question I asked moms on social media and I've now got a list of questions I plan to answer here on the podcast!

Today's questions were:

Did you ever feel socially deprived as a mom?

How do I make connections as a mom?

Modeling Wisdom to Our Children (Podcast 234) Aug 06, 2021

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What do we need more than anything right now?

Wisdom. Wisdom is what we need.

What do we need more than anything right now?

Wisdom. Wisdom is what we need.

WHY?

Proverbs 3 expounds on how wisdom bestows well-being. What that means is that even in the midst of adverse circumstances, we can have the wisdom to navigate them in such a way that we are actually doing well in spite of them!

This wisdom can only come from God and He promises to give it to us (James 1)

When we walk in this, we become salt and light to a generation desperate for hope!

It starts at home and moves outward.

Our children need us to set an example of seeking wisdom from God more than anything else: money, status, health, security, or safety.

Scriptures:

Proverbs 3:1-18

Song:

Here’s My Heart (Casting Crowns)

(Please go check out my new book, The Four Hour School Day-How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life, available at your favorite bookseller and durendawilson.com)

Answers on Bickering, Doing Enough, Over Planning, Etc. (Podcast 233) Aug 01, 2021

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"If you could ask a 25-year veteran homeschool mom of eight anything, what would it be?"

This was a question I asked on social media and I've now got a list of questions I plan to answer here on the podcast!

Today's questions are:

What to do about the bickering?

How do you know you are doing enough?

Tips on balancing needs and sanity

What to cut out when you constantly set out for yourself more than you can do in a day?

Our Priority as Parents in Uncertain Times (Podcast 232) Jul 30, 2021

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To say our world has been in upheaval is a gross understatement. The amount of information we have to process is overwhelming and causes us to lose focus on what GOD has called us to.

This is exactly what the enemy wants. I'm here today to help you refocus and I'm praying this will embolden you to continue to live with courage and clarity!

Homeschooling - The Importance of a Biblical Education (Podcast 231) Jul 25, 2021

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Did you know that as a parent, you are ultimately responsible for all things concerning your child..physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually?

Our culture has sent a clear message that we are not qualified for these decisions by constantly undermining our role as parents in every possible way. However, as believers, we know that God has established the family and church as the pillars of society. If they falter, society falters.

It's time for the church to take back our children. We need to be doggedly determined to give our children a thoroughly biblical education.

Listen in carefully, you're going to want to take notes!

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Leading Our Children in the Midst of Change (Podcast 230) Jul 22, 2021

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We have seen many changes in our world over the last year and a half. All along, I've been thinking about how all of this is affecting our children and how we can lead them well as changes continue to unfold.

The only source of true wisdom comes from God and I love how when we pray for wisdom and trust that He will give to us, He is faithful and does so in a variety of ways.

Today I’m sharing a recent discovery that really resonated with my heart and that God used to help me discover some valuable nuggets of wisdom when it comes to leading our children well in the midst of change, whether it’s world change or personal change.

Life Counts for High School Credit: Pt. 2 (Podcast 229) Jul 17, 2021

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We are continuing our conversation in part 2 on the topic of high school credits. I've been talking a lot lately about homeschooling high school because this season can feel particularly intimidating. After graduating 7 of our 8 kids so far, I can tell that these can and should be some of the best years of your family's homeschooling journey!

There is much to be excited about and there are also many experiences our kids have during this time that can be counted as credits on their transcripts!

Today, Lisa Nehring from True North Academy will be helping us recognize not only WHY we can enjoy these years, but HOW by simply recognizing life experiences as worthy credits for our kids' transcripts!

Some of the questions that we will answer are:

Why do homeschoolers typically “under credit” high school?

What’s the benefit of thinking more broadly about credits?

Ways you can connect with Lisa:

Website: TrueNorthHomeschoolAcademy.com

FaceBook Page: True North Homeschool Academy

FaceBook Group: True North Homeschool Tribe;

Instagram: truenorthhomeschoolacademy

Podcast: https://ultimateradioshow.com/soft-skills-101/

Truenorthhomeschoolacademy.com

Life Counts for High School Credit: Pt.1 (Podcast 228) Jul 15, 2021

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I've been talking a lot lately about homeschooling high school because this season can feel particularly intimidating. After graduating 7 of our 8 kids so far, I can tell that these can and should be some of the best years of your family's homeschooling journey!

There is much to be excited about and there are also many experiences our kids have during this time that can be counted as credits on their transcripts!

Today, Lisa Nehring from True North Academy will be helping us recognize not only WHY we can enjoy these years, but HOW, by simply recognizing life experiences as worthy credits for our kids' transcripts!

Some of the questions that we will answer are:

What’s the big deal about credits?

How do we count a credit?

Ways you can connect with Lisa:

Website: TrueNorthHomeschoolAcademy.com

FaceBook Page: True North Homeschool Academy

FaceBook Group: True North Homeschool Tribe

Instagram: truenorthhomeschoolacademy

Podcast: https://ultimateradioshow.com/soft-skills-101/

Truenorthhomeschoolacademy.com Tracking sheets: https://truenorthhomeschoolacademy.com/product/log-sheets/

Homeschooling - The Final Years: 7th- 12th Grade (Podcast 227) Jul 11, 2021

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Today we're going to be talking about the final educational years... That would be about 7-12th grade!

Homeschooling high school can feel scary and intimidating, but today I'm sharing why there are many reasons to approach these years with a sense of excitement and adventure!

We have graduated 7 out of our 8 kids so far and it's been a privilege to walk alongside our kids through this amazing time in their lives!

Listen in for great encouragement and inspiration!

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