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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Dec 5, 2023 • 34min
The Carols of Advent and Nativity, with Greg Wilbur
Join Renee and Karen and guest, Greg Wilbur, as he explains the difference between carols of Advent and carols of Nativity and offers resources and particular carols to learn about and enjoy with your family during this season of waiting and anticipation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2023 • 38min
The Place of Music in your Homeschool, with Greg Wilbur
In this episode, Renee and Karen chat with Greg Wilbur, founder of New College Franklin, author, and composer, about how music fits in the classical curriculum, the importance of filling your home with music, and how it nurtures the affections. Don't be intimidated, it starts with singing and listening to music together, and it is never too late to start! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2023 • 29min
Adding Christmas to the Already Busy Schedule of Homeschool Life
In this episode, Renee and Karen offer tips from their experience: for navigating all the busyness associated with Christmas, for trying to do school and have all the fun, and for participating in your church traditions in order to help your family focus on the most important things. In short, get things on the calendar now and hold everything loosely! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 7, 2023 • 32min
On Writing and Writers, with Jonathon Rogers
Listen as Renee and Karen interview Jonathon Rogers, author of the Wilderking Trilogy, The Terrible Speed of Mercy, The World According to Narnia, and other books your family will enjoy. Jonathon explains how he came to be an author and how his podcast and workshops inspire and encourage writers from junior high students to adults. Find out how you and your family can benefit from all he has to offer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2023 • 28min
More Homesteading, with Valerie Abraham
If you enjoyed our last episode with Valerie, you will want to listen in to a further conversation about homesteading and her micro-business of cheese importing! She talks about the grace of hospitality and offers resources to encourage you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2023 • 36min
Homesteading, with Valerie Abraham
Renee and Karen have fun chatting with the most delightful Valerie Abraham about the blessings and challenges of moving from Concord, NC to rural Idaho where she and her husband and their 3 boys (and soon to come daughter!) are homesteading and living in an RV while remodeling their house. Even if you aren't about to join her in raising goats and sheep, you will be inspired by her spirit of joy and gratitude. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2023 • 30min
Beauty in the Home
Listen in as Renee and Karen discuss ways to bring beauty into our homes. Renee offers advice from her experience of recently building their home and how she designed and decorated it. They also talk about the need to start with an uncluttered, clean space, a challenge indeed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2023 • 32min
Family History, with Marsha Black
In this episode, Renee and Karen chat with guest, Marsha Black, about her fascinating family history dating back to the early days of the settling of Texas. She will inspire you to learn more about your family history and encourage you to tell those stories to your children. We probably don't have stories of ancestors involved in Comanche raids, but we all have stories from another time to discover! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2023 • 27min
Works of Mercy
Renee and Karen discuss Sally Thomas's new novel Works of Mercy in light of the theme of vocation; how the protagonist, an older woman named Kirsty, who having spent her life preferring solitude, finds herself unexpectedly offering works of mercy to the suffering in her community and experiences the healing of her own wounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 30, 2023 • 30min
Life-long Learning
In this episode Renee and Karen discuss life-long learning, in other words, pursuing new skills and knowledge at every stage in life. They describe how learning something new helps them be better teachers, and they offer steps you can take to fill the gaps in your own learning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
