The Durenda Wilson Podcast

We all have had seasons where God seems silent. They can be very challenging to navigate when we want so much to remain faithful, but it doesn't seem like we are getting any encouragement from God.
I've had more days like this than I could have ever imagined over the last six months since my diagnosis, so I felt like I could speak to this and hopefully bring encouragement to your hearts.
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
 

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Raising Boys to Men Book

Raising Boys to Men Audiobook

The Unhurried Homeschooler

The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook

 

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

 

CCEF (this site has a lot of great biblical counseling on all kinds of topics)

CCEF (more on When God Seems Silent)

Having Two Legs (on morbid introspection vs godly introspection)

Psalm 13

Psalm 77:1-13

Matthew 23:1-4

Romans 8:26,27

Romans 8:34

Hebrews 7:25

Matthew 11:28-30 (Message Bible)

We all have areas of our lives with more questions than answers. How do we find true biblical courage while living in the unknown?
Today, I'm sharing with you some biblical practices that I've found helpful while living in the unknown.
Resources mentioned in this episode:

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Raising Boys to Men Book

Raising Boys to Men Audiobook

The Unhurried Homeschooler

The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

Courage by Joe Rigney: How the Gospel Creates Christian Fortitude

Quotes and scriptures mentioned in this episode:

Thomas Merton:

“The world of men has forgotten the joys of silence, the peace of solitude which is necessary, to some extent, for the fullness of human living. When that inner voice is not heard…life is always miserable and exhausting…If man is constantly exiled from his own home, locked out of his own spiritual solitude, he ceases to be a true person.” 

 

From an article on How Silence Helps Us connect With God:

Without silence, we struggle to know ourselves and who God created us to be. When our minds are constantly filled with outside stimuli, it becomes impossible to make space for the lessons that silence can teach us about God, about ourselves, and about his work in the world each day.

 

Psalm 46:10

Exodus 14:14

Isaiah 40:31

2 Chron. 20:17

Psalm 37:7

Isaiah 30:15

Psalm 31:24

Psalm 112:7,8

 

Wes's sermon on silence, solitude, and stillness:

Growth and Opposition

 

THE AGE-LONG MINUTE

by Amy Carmichael

Thou art the Lord who slept upon the pillow,

Thou art the Lord who soothed the furious sea,

What matter beating wind and tossing billow

If only we are in the boat with Thee?

Hold us in quiet through the age-long minute

While Thou art silent, and the wind is shrill:

Can the boat sink while Thou, dear Lord, art in it?

Can the heart faint that waiteth on Thy will?

 

St. Francis de Sales  1567-1622

Be at peace.
Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life;
rather look to them with full hope as they arise.
God, whose very own you are, will deliver you from out of them.
He has kept you hitherto, and He will lead you safely through all things;
and when you cannot stand it, God will bury you in his arms.
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
the same everlasting Father who cares for you today
will take care of you then and every day.
He will either shield you from suffering, or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imagination.

Unrealistic and unmet expectations can take a real toll on the state of our souls and our relationships, including our relationship with God.

Today, I’ve invited Wes to share some thoughts on having a biblical perspective when it comes to expectations of ourselves, others, and God.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

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Raising Boys to Men Book

Raising Boys to Men Audiobook

The Unhurried Homeschooler

The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

 

Other episodes with Wes:

Applying Romans 13 to the Here and Now

The Importance of a Biblical Education

The Biblical Importance of Family

Recognizing False Teachers

The Dangers of a Self-Help Culture

How to Find a Biblical Church

Let's Talk About Biblical Discipline

Biblical Submission: The Hot Potato

Are We Living in the Last Days?

Living With Hope When the Church Says Things Are Only Going to Get Worse

Jesus' Return: Revelation, the Mark of the Beast and the Anti-Christ

Why We Can't Understand Beauty Without Morality

How Should Believers Handle Suffering

Tips for Working Through Conflict With Other Believers

How to Heal From Church Hurt

Keeping a Biblical Worldview in the Midst of a Constant Negative News Cycle

Learning to Be Human in a Digital World

Ways to Encourage a Healthy Family Culture in Your Home

Listen to Wes' sermons here

Series on Ecclesiastes (first episode here)

In a world increasingly dependent upon screens and technology, it's as crucial as it is countercultural to help kids capture the natural joys and treasures each day holds. As we do this, we as adults are also reminded of what a great God we serve and the hope we have in Him!

This podcast is full of encouragement and ideas as we discuss the importance of encouraging wonder and curiosity in our kids and how to do that in simple and practical ways that don't require a lot of preparation! 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

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Raising Boys to Men Book

Raising Boys to Men Audiobook

The Unhurried Homeschooler

The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

Ways to connect with Amanda:

 

www.WonderwoodAdventures.com
www.AmandaDykes.com
Instagram: @amanda_spins_stories and @apocketfulofwonder
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authoramandadykes

In a world that prizes hustle and constant productivity, breaking the habit of hurry can seem far-fetched. Yet we still try to achieve it with life hacks to get more sleep and increase energy. However, self-help strategies are not the solution to our exhaustion problem. 
Today, Eryn Lynum joins me to talk about what it looks like to move away from the hurry and toward the rest that God has for us. 
This episode will be balm for your soul!
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Link to podcast episode search bar

Raising Boys to Men Book

Raising Boys to Men Audiobook

The Unhurried Homeschooler

The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living

Host of the podcast for kids: Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

Illustrated Children's Chapter Book Coming in the fall of 2026 (New Growth Press)

Author of "Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family’s Faith Through God’s Creation" (Kregel, 2023)

Author of "936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting" (Bethany House, 2018)

ErynLynum.com
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