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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Mar 28, 2023 • 29min
Mimetic Teaching and the Homeschooler
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.
Mar 14, 2023 • 38min
The Four Elements of Classical Education, Part 2
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.
Feb 28, 2023 • 38min
The 4 Elements of Classical Education, Part One
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.
Feb 15, 2023 • 34min
On Raising Girls
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.
Feb 10, 2023 • 32min
For the Love of Gardening
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.
Jan 31, 2023 • 38min
Teaching Children to Work Hard
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-struggle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2023 • 37min
Homeschoolers and the College Years
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.
Jan 18, 2023 • 27min
The Homeschool Mom and Her Planner
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.
Dec 6, 2022 • 32min
Homeschooling Children with Special Needs
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.
Nov 29, 2022 • 36min
Homeschooling As a Busy Single Mom
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.
