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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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.
Nov 16, 2022 • 33min
Nature Study with Older Students
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.
Nov 4, 2022 • 29min
On Homeschooling an Only Child
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.
Oct 21, 2022 • 37min
Organizing Books "like a Christian"
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.
Sep 30, 2022 • 33min
Homeschooling on a Budget, with Rebekah Leland
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.
Sep 2, 2022 • 45min
For the Love of Place
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.
Aug 19, 2022 • 27min
The Hearth
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.
