This one is especially for the boy moms out there! I know you'll love hearing from Durenda Wilson -- Mom to 8 (five boys!) author, podcaster, and someone I consider a virtual mentor -- as she shares from her new book, Raising Boys to Men.
Durenda has homeschooled all of her kids, and now with grown children (and a bunch of grandchildren) she has a lot of wisdom to share. In today’s interview, Durenda addresses our culture’s masculinity crisis with encouragement for moms to celebrate and appropriately direct their boys’ God-given masculinity. She shares an acronym that helps moms remember what their sons need most (“BURP” J ) and some really encouraging words about the importance of work, rough-housing, and how to nurture character and faith in our sons. Whether or not you have boys, I think you will enjoy this conversation!
Find show notes and links to everything we talk about on my website:
www.monicaswanson.com/durenda-wilson
General podcast page: www.monicaswanson.com/podcast
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The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit www.christianparenting.org
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Ep. 145: What parents should know about adolescent substance abuse, with Richard Capriola
Ep. 144: Intimacy in Marriage, with Debra Fileta
Ep. 143: Redeeming Your Time, with Jordan Raynor
Ep. 142: 4 Building Blocks of a Healthy Relationship with Your Son
Ep. 141: Finding Goodness Right Where You Are, with Alexandra Kuykendall
Ep. 140: Moms, we Need Each other! With Heather MacFadyen
Ep. 139: 30 Days to Make or Break any Habit, with Mark Batterson
Ep. 138: Building Family Culture and Habits for the Best New Year, with Kimberly Amici
Ep. 137: A Prayer for the week of Christmas
Ep. 136: Help and Hope for Grief during the Holidays, with Marci Pecora
Ep. 135: Finding Wonder in every Season, with Singer-Songwriter, JJ Heller
Ep. 134: Simplifying Christmas, with Tama Fortner
Ep. 133: Happy Thanksgiving with the Swanson Boys
Ep. 132: Gratitude Training, with Kristen Welch
Ep. 131: God Made YOU to be YOU, with Jamie Ivey
Ep. 130: “When You Don’t Feel Good about the Girl Your Son is Dating” with Kari Kampakis
Ep. 129: Inspiring Boys to “Run Toward the Roar” with Levi Lusko
Ep. 128: God has Good Plans for You, with Megan Fate Marshman
Ep. 127: Simplifying Family Life with 3 Key Routines, with Toni-Ann Mayembe
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