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Surviving and Thriving at a Homeschool Conference
19/05/2026 | 28 mins.
Listen as Renee and Karen chat about how to get the most out of a summer conference. From planning ahead, to taking in and enjoying every moment while pacing yourself, to reflecting on what you have gained, they offer tips for having a blast and going home refreshed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Are we there yet?"
12/05/2026 | 36 mins.
In this episode, Renee and Karen offer ideas and tips for planning your next family trip. Renee brilliantly suggests that the strategies for thinking and writing in The Lost Tools of Writing can help you prepare for your family's summer vacation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let There Be Play!
28/04/2026 | 40 mins.
We all know play is important for the development of our children, but do we know why and how to incorporate play into our homeschool day? Join Renee and Karen as they chat with Rachel Woodham about her soon-to-be-published book, Let There Be Play. Rachel discusses the nature of play and how it is necessary to the development of virtue and the moral imagination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing a new book on classical education: Things Glorious and Ruinous
21/04/2026 | 40 mins.
Author and educator Mark Signorelli joins Renee and Karen to discuss his new book, Things Glorious and Ruinous, Considering Classical Education Amidst Cultural Decay. Listen as they talk about the benefits of a classical education, including, as Mark writes in his book, "What is it the classical educator is preparing her students for? For happiness. And how does one learn to be happy in the future? By learning to be happy now. Happiness is a way of being in the world...." Be encouraged to continue the good work of educating your children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have You Dreamed of Homesteading?
07/04/2026 | 29 mins.
Listen as Renee and Karen chat with homeschool mom, Suzy Laskey, about their family farm in Michigan that started with a square foot garden and a dream. She describes how tending the animals and participating in the work of farm life have enriched her family and her homeschool. You might want to start a garden and get some chickens! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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About Dwell

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.

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