Dwell
CiRCE Podcast Network
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apr 22, 2025 • 31min
The Conclusion of Norms and Nobility
Join Renee and Karen for Chapters 11 and 12 and the Epilogue of Norms and Nobility. They discuss Hicks' compelling answer to the question, "Why read the classics?", his statement that the heart of the curriculum is humane letters, and his last two beautiful paragraphs in which he describes true learning. We hope you were encouraged to read along with us, and if you haven't yet read Norms and Nobility, now is the time to get the new edition and dig in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2025 • 41min
A chat with Heidi White about her new book!
Join Renee and Karen as they talk to Heidi about her soon-to-be-published book called The Divided Soul: Duty and Desire in Literature and Life. She describes how she came to view every story as the expression of the conflict between duty and desire—the same conflict that each one of us fights too. We hope that you enjoy this fun conversation and will run to pre-order her book! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 1, 2025 • 36min
A Chat with Author Joyce McPherson
In this episode, Renee and Karen chat with Joyce McPherson, author of fiction and non-fiction for children ages 8-12, English teacher at Covenant College, and mother of nine children! We discuss the importance of developing the imagination and the genre of fantasy, her passion for making the stories of historical Christian figures accessible to children, and her love for George MacDonald and his stories. You will hear her advice for the homeschool mother who also has a passion for writing and how she found time to write while homeschooling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2025 • 38min
In Which Matthew Bianco tells us what he wishes he knew in his youth!
Dr. Matthew Bianco joins us for a discussion on the three faculties of the soul: the belly (the appetites), the chest (which desires honor and despises shame), and the mind (which desires wisdom and hates ignorance). We explore how being aware of these faculties can help us to train our children's affections and lead them toward virtue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
