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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Jun 24, 2022 • 34min
Hannah Coulter: Part 1
Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they begin a discussion of Hannah Coulter with a summary of part one, followed by conversation about the importance of place and work in Hannah’s life and the role of her mentors in preparing her for that place, giving her a gift of order, beauty, and rest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2022 • 34min
How to Start a Co-op
In this episode, Emily, Renee, and Karen discuss some of the questions to ask yourself if you want to start a co-op.For example; Who are we? What is our philosophy, and our vision? What will our leadership structure be? How will we cover our costs and will the teachers be paid? These questions, and others, will set you on your way. Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2022 • 31min
Homeschool Co-ops
Join Emily Renee, and Karen as they talk about ways to homeschool in community. They discuss the differences between co-ops, tutorials models, and hybrid schools and dig into the difficult and sometimes confusing job of choosing what is right for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2022 • 30min
Poetry in the Home
Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they talk about why poetry is important (especially in the home), their favorite poets, and how to enjoy poems with your children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 4, 2022 • 25min
Morning Rituals
Charlotte Mason said that education is an atmosphere. How do morning rituals or liturgies provide an atmosphere of learning together and set the tone for the day? Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they contemplate this question! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2022 • 30min
Marriage
Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss how the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty nurtures our family relationships, particularly our marriages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2022 • 35min
Homeschooling Boys, Part 2: The High School Years
Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss the need for boys to have autonomy and independence from mom and their need for relationships with godly men such coaches, teachers, bosses, and of course, Dad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 15, 2022 • 37min
Homeschooling Boys Part 1: The Younger Years
Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss the challenges and joys of homeschooling boys in the early years. Here's a sampling of some of the advice they offer: don’t try to do “school” at home, keep them moving, and be flexible, all the while teaching them skills and helping them develop self control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 17, 2021 • 34min
Christmas Traditions
Merry Christmas! Join Karen, Emily, and Renee as they discuss stories, recipes, and traditions that they have enjoyed with our families and contemplate how to celebrate and remember the Advent Season in healthy ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 3, 2021 • 32min
Memorization
Welcome back to Dwell. This week, Emily, Renee, and Karen discuss why memorizing poems, scripture, timelines, speeches, etc. is crucial to a child’s education. They dig into ways to teach memory work, the three stages of memory (recitatio, ruminatio, and memoria), and how memory is necessary to creativity.Join the conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
