Dwell

CiRCE Podcast Network
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Oct 7, 2025 • 39min

So what do we do now?

This episode is a further conversation with Dr. Jeanne Schindler. She offers us wisdom for navigating the digital age within our families and some practical advice on how to limit online exposure and encourage social engagement.Here is Jeanne's interview with Front Porch Republic, with the Postman Pledge at the bottom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 1, 2025 • 38min

Recovering the Building Blocks of Experience

Listen to this lively conversation with Dr. Jeanne Schindler as she explains how the digital world has mediated our experience and awareness of the real world and has impacted our ability and desire to commune with God and with each other.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 36min

Here's to Snail Mail!

Letter writing might be a lost art, but our guest, Reagan Dregge, will encourage you to grab some paper and a favorite pen and surprise a friend with a card or a note in the mail. Reagan explains how letter writing has become a creative hobby, encouraged her as a writer, and established dear and lasting friendships.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 36min

A New Book about Navigating Literature with Your Children

In this episode, Renee and Karen talk with their guest, Megan Saben, about her new book Redeemed Reader: Cultivating a Child's Discernment and Imagination Through Truth and Story, which she co-authored with three friends. She explains how the best books contain Truth with a capital T and tell stories that contain the form and themes of the best Story. She also relates how her five boys have become readers, even those who were reluctant at first. Redeemed Reader will be available on September 2, so check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 28min

A Beautiful New Children's Book Club Resource!

We are back with an episode about the Beehive Book Club, a new resource by Hayley Croft and Haley Bouffard. Listen as we chat about how their book club for kids turned into two volumes (so far) called Family Favorites and Read the World. Be encouraged with ideas on how to enjoy books with your own kids and how to start a club with friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 1, 2025 • 33min

Have you ever heard of a Supra?

Listen as Renee and Karen talk about the Supra, a tradition of hospitality from the country of Georgia in which guests gather around the table with good food and offer a series of toasts on a wide range of topics. The structure of the Supra ensures that each guest feels welcome and comfortable and builds community as guests linger long into the evening. You might be inspired to host one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 24, 2025 • 29min

Guest Tonya Rozelle, leader of The Hearth, on how community nurtures the homeschool mom

In this episode, Renee and Karen interview Tonya Rozelle about the CiRCE community for moms called The Hearth. They discuss the life-giving benefits of reading books and discussing ideas around classical education in community and how exploring truth, goodness, and beauty together is nurturing for moms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 17, 2025 • 31min

A chat with author Mandi Gerth about her new book on cultivating habits in the classical classroom and homeschool

Mandi's book, Thoroughness and Charm: Cultivating the Habits of a Classical Classroom, offers readers beautifully written principles of classical education and practical ideas and tips for creating a culture that nurtures our children and embodies the tradition. Listen for inspiration to encourage you as you make plans for the fall and for ideas to incorporate into your morning time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 20, 2025 • 26min

Making the Most of Your Summer

As summer approaches, the hosts explore creative ways to balance fun and learning. They share tips for engaging kids with reading programs and family activities, ensuring cherished memories. Unique field trips to local parks and ethnic grocery stores spark curiosity and cultural awareness. Rediscovering nearby historical sites adds an educational twist to adventures. Finally, the importance of scrapbooking summer memories is emphasized, inviting families to capture their special moments together before life gets hectic.
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May 13, 2025 • 38min

Ideas for End-of-Year Assessments

Join Renee and Karen as they talk about the importance of assessing not only the end of the academic year, as in the skills, ideas, and facts learned, but also the growth and maturity that has taken place in your children and in yourself. They also chat about how assessment is a tool for planning the next year, and that to not finish a curriculum is not a sign of failure, for we are not slaves to the curriculum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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