Psalm 37:3 says "trust in the Lord and do good, dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness."
In this new podcast for moms from the CiRCE Podcast Network, Emily Hill, Renee Mathis, and Karen Kern will explore what it means to dwell in our homes—that place where God has called us to do good. They will discuss dwelling with others in relationship, dwelling in wisdom as we seek to educate our children, and dwelling at home such that we create a place where our families will flourish.
Episodes will post 3 times each month and will consider a variety of topics related to motherhood, homeschooling, homemaking, and much more.
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Join us for this episode on teaching Latin. Renee and Karen are joined by Molly Rychener, mother of two college-age daughters, Head of Trinity Christian Academy in Ohio, and Head Mentor of the Midwest Circe Apprenticeship. Molly, an example of a teacher who loves to learn, offers advice for homeschool moms on teaching Latin with enthusiasm and joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Renee and Karen chat with Christine Morradian, homeschooling mom of 4, founder of Greystone Academy in Newtown Pa, and head mentor of the Mid-Atlantic Apprenticeship, about when, why, and how to outsource your child's education. They discuss how classes outside the home benefit the student and help lift the burden from mom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, the 4th of our series on the Four Elements of Classical Education, Renee and Karen are joined by Dr. Matthew Bianco to discuss the place of the Western Tradition in Cl. Ed.: What the Western Tradition is and why it is important. He suggests that the place to start teaching the Tradition is with Aesop's Fables which embody the virtues and provide the ideas, images, and symbols that permeate Classical Education, and with his usual insight, he encourages us to begin with reading an...
Join us as we discuss another element of Classical Education: pedagogy, particularly mimetic teaching. In this episode, Renee and Karen explain what a mimetic lesson is and how it can help you teach a skill or a concept, determine if your student understands the lesson, and even evaluate your curriculum. Mimetic teaching is intuitive and corresponds to how we all learn any new thing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, the second of the Four Elements of Classical Education, Renee and Karen discuss the idea of Logocentrism with Karen's husband, Andrew. They explore how Christ the Word, in John chapter 1, is the Logos or the central organizing principle by which we perceive and communicate truth, an idea that is the remedy to our "woke" world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our guest for this episode is Andrea Lipinksi. This is the first of 4 episodes on the Four Elements of Classical Education. Listen as Andrea and our hosts talk about how Cl Ed espouses the idea of a high view of man; that our children are made in the image of God with souls to be nurtured and how that idea permeates our parenting and teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Renee and Karen discuss raising daughters: how daughters need to know that your love is steadfast, how you should be their rock but not their best friend, and how there are joys and challenges in each season of girlhood. They offer ways to deal with "girl drama" and how important a girl's relationship with her dad is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our guest for this episode is Hayley Croft, gardener extraordinaire! Listen as she shares with us her love of gardening: planning and preparing in the winter and early spring, planting in the late spring, and putting up her fruitful harvest in the summer. Be inspired by her love for her garden and her stories of laboring with dear family and friends to produce a bounty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our guest this week is Christina Davis, a mother of seven, ages 20 to 8. Join us as she talks about how she has trained her children to work hard--doing chores together in their home, meeting needs in their community, and taking on part-time jobs at 14. Listen as she describes how she and her husband have encouraged their children to work joyfully, doing their best to serve others. Podcast mentioned in this episode: https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/keith-mccurdy-on-the-value-of-strug...
This week's guest is Josh Krebs, a licensed counselor with LifeWorks Resources in Jackson TN, and Renee's son-in-law. He chats with us about the challenges facing college students in regard to their life skills, particularly homeschooled students. If you have a student in college or high school we hope this episode will be helpful and encouraging! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this first podcast recorded in 2023, Renee and Karen chat about planners: how a good planner enables us to be fruitful. It is a more than a calendar; it is a place to record tasks to be managed, information that has been collected, and habits that you want to develop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week guest Michelle Taylor, chats with Renee about homeschooling children with special needs. Dealing with Down Syndrome and dyslexia can be a challenging journey, but for Michelle and her family, it is also a joyful one. Listen in to hear her tell her story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Karen chats with guest, Nena Harris, about homeschooling four children as a single mom with a full-time job. Be encouraged as you hear how Nena juggles all of her responsibilities, helping her children become independent and adjusting her schedule and expectations as necessary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Renee and Karen chat with Anne Marie McCollum again about engaging with nature, this time with older students. Join us to hear how she teaches Natural History, Biology, and Botany; the resources she uses, and how she includes literature and poetry to inspire her students to love the natural world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Renee and Karen chat with homeschooling mom, Kate Alba, about the challenges and blessings of homeschooling an only child, her 13 year old daughter. Kate likens it to navigating a sailing ship as opposed to a cargo ship, so if you are in the same boat, join us for some encouragement and ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Kobi LeBlanc joins Renee and Karen to share how she organizes her many books, organizes them 'like a Christian" (to borrow a phrase from Wes Callihan), and how she creates a beautiful and workable space that inspires and delights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Renee and Karen chat with Rebekah Leland about her own homeschooling years in a big family and how she strives to give her five children a rich education on a budget. She offers ideas for sharing resources with friends and opportunities to educate herself for free. Plus they discuss what it costs our families to homeschool and why it is worth the sacrifice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Renee and Karen chat with Anne Marie McCollum about the importance of getting outside with our kids and how being in nature forms us as we experience the revelation of God in His creation, helps us to develop the habit of attention, and stimulates the vagus nerve which promotes a healthy soul! Join us for this inspiring and informative conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's episode, Renee and Karen discuss The Hearth, a year long, bi-monthly group for homeschool moms! Renee shares her vision for the group, how if came to be, who it is for, and how it can support and encourage you and give you " a seat at the table." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's episode, Emily, Renee, and Karen discuss things we wish we could tell our younger selves (with a diversion into teen girls and fashion) and Emily answers a question from the Dwell Facebook page about co-ops. Then they say goodbye to Emily as she needs to pare down her responsibilities to give more time to her family and her schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they conclude their discussion of Wendell Berry's novel, Hannah Coulter . This week they think about the notion looking back at life with gratitude, what it means to “live right on”, and how place is always a reminder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they continue their three-part discussion of Wendell Berry's novel, Hannah Coulter . This week they discuss Hannah’s role as mother: how work and play bring children into the membership, the importance of education while potentially leading a child away from home, and what is the better life. Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they begin a discussion of Hannah Coulter with a summary of part one, followed by conversation about the importance of place and work in Hannah’s life and the role of her mentors in preparing her for that place, giving her a gift of order, beauty, and rest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Emily, Renee, and Karen discuss some of the questions to ask yourself if you want to start a co-op.For example; Who are we? What is our philosophy, and our vision? What will our leadership structure be? How will we cover our costs and will the teachers be paid? These questions, and others, will set you on your way. Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Emily Renee, and Karen as they talk about ways to homeschool in community. They discuss the differences between co-ops, tutorials models, and hybrid schools and dig into the difficult and sometimes confusing job of choosing what is right for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they talk about why poetry is important (especially in the home), their favorite poets, and how to enjoy poems with your children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Charlotte Mason said that education is an atmosphere. How do morning rituals or liturgies provide an atmosphere of learning together and set the tone for the day? Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they contemplate this question! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss how the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty nurtures our family relationships, particularly our marriages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss the need for boys to have autonomy and independence from mom and their need for relationships with godly men such coaches, teachers, bosses, and of course, Dad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss the challenges and joys of homeschooling boys in the early years. Here's a sampling of some of the advice they offer: don’t try to do “school” at home, keep them moving, and be flexible, all the while teaching them skills and helping them develop self control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
