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:

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:

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

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)

Most of us have at least some fear of death. Our culture is obsessed with it but without a remedy. However, it's a completely different story for Believers!

Pastor Wes reminded me recently that Jesus has authority over sin and death and death is our servant because we belong to Jesus. One of my listeners heard me talk about this and asked if I would have Wes on the podcast to dive deeper into this topic. I'm delighted that he agreed to do that and he's here today to help us reframe our experiences according to God's word and align our thinking about death with what Christ has transformed it into.

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

Give Send Go (link to my fundraiser)

Venmo-@Durenda-Wilson

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

Give Send Go (link to my fundraiser)

Venmo-@Durenda-Wilson

Great is Thy Faithfulness

There is no shadow of turning with thee. Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; As thou hast been, thou forever wilt be.

Great is thy faithfulness, Great is thy faithfulness, Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed thy hand hast provided; Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine and ten thousand beside.

1. He giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater, He sendeth more strength as our labors increase; To added afflictions He addeth His mercy, To multiplied trials He multiplies peace.

2. When we have exhausted our store of endurance, When our strength has failed ere the day is half done, When we reach the end of our hoarded resources Our Father’s full giving is only begun.

3. Fear not that thy need shall exceed His provision, Our God ever yearns His resources to share; Lean hard on the arm everlasting, availing; The Father both thee and thy load will upbear.

4. His love has no limits, His grace has no measure, His power no boundary known unto men; For out of His infinite riches in Jesus He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.

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

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

Psalms for lamenting:

Venmo-@Durenda-Wilson

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