Dwell
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsPsalm 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.
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Episodes
On Homeschooling an Only Child
November 04, 2022 05:21 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MBIn 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.
Organizing Books "like a Christian"
October 21, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 29.9 MBIn 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.
Homeschooling on a Budget (with Rebekah Leland)
September 30, 2022 23:06 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThis 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.
Homeschooling on a Budget, with Rebekah Leland
September 30, 2022 23:06 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThis 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.
For the Love of Place
September 02, 2022 21:43 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIn 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.
The Hearth
August 19, 2022 13:52 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn 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.
What We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves
August 12, 2022 20:34 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this week's episode, Emily, Renee, and Karen discuss things we wish we could tell our younger selves (with a diversion into teen girls and fashion) and Emily answers a question from the Dwell Facebook page about co-ops. Then they say goodbye to Emily as she needs to pare down her responsibilities to give more time to her family and her schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hannah Coulter, part 3
July 13, 2022 05:03 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBJoin Emily, Renee, and Karen as they conclude their discussion of Wendell Berry's novel, Hannah Coulter. This week they think about the notion looking back at life with gratitude, what it means to “live right on”, and how place is always a reminder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hannah Coulter, Part 2
July 06, 2022 05:01 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBJoin Emily, Renee, and Karen as they continue their three-part discussion of Wendell Berry's novel, Hannah Coulter. This week they discuss Hannah’s role as mother: how work and play bring children into the membership, the importance of education while potentially leading a child away from home, and what is the better life. Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hannah Coulter: Part 1
June 24, 2022 18:12 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBJoin 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.
How to Start a Co-op
June 13, 2022 15:23 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBIn 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.
Homeschool Co-ops
April 22, 2022 16:27 - 30 minutes - 21 MBJoin 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.
Poetry in the Home
March 25, 2022 13:32 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBJoin 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.
Morning Rituals
March 04, 2022 22:24 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBCharlotte 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.
Marriage
February 18, 2022 16:55 - 29 minutes - 27 MBJoin 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.
Homeschooling Boys, Part 2: The High School Years
January 28, 2022 20:17 - 35 minutes - 32 MBJoin 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.
Homeschooling Boys Part 1: The Younger Years
January 15, 2022 00:51 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBJoin 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.
Christmas Traditions
December 17, 2021 23:20 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBMerry 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.
Memorization
December 03, 2021 14:41 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWelcome 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.
Cooking
November 29, 2021 16:49 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBJoin Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss how the meals we plan and prepare contribute to the health of our family and souls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Manners
November 15, 2021 16:48 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBJoin Emily, Renee, and Karen as they contemplate how training our children in manners and courtesy reminds them that everyone is an image bearer of God. In this episode, they will discuss teaching particular manners and how we can practice and model thoughtful behavior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Explaining Mimetic Teaching
October 28, 2021 18:56 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBOn this episode Karen, Renee, and Emily dig into the concept of mimetic teaching, a tool that allows us to teach by example, naturally, intuitively, and with intention. It ensures retention by the student and frees the teacher from the tyranny of the textbook. Join the conversation to learn more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Mentors and Mentees
October 06, 2021 00:18 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWhat is a mentor? Why do we need to have such relationships? Has social media replaced the natural or intentional mentoring relationships? Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Till We Have Faces (Part 2)
September 03, 2021 14:56 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBJoin Emily, Renee, and Karen as they continue their discussion of C.S. Lewis' novel, Till We Have Faces and its relevance for moms, homes, and families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Till We Have Faces As a Book About Education
August 12, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBOver the next few episodes Emily, Renee, and Karen will be discussing how C.S. Lewis' novel Till We Have Faces is a book about education. In this episode they're discussing the myth of Psyche and Cupid, the importance of mythology, Orual's voyage of the soul, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Learning from Nature
July 09, 2021 19:10 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBJoin Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss mankind's place in the created world. Why do we go into nature to find refreshment? Plus they discuss how being outside (on adventures, in beautiful places) has helped shape them and how it particularly helps shape the habit of paying attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Making the Most of Summer
June 18, 2021 14:31 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBJoin Emily, Renee, and Karen astray discuss ways to find rest from routine, using summer to prepare for fall, big picture planning and reorganizing, working on particularly habits with particular children, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Art of Narration
June 15, 2021 16:19 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode Emily, Renee, and Karen discuss how narration develops the ability to pay attention, cultivates the faculty of memory, and is a natural way to assess comprehension. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What to Do When Our Stories Are Hard
May 19, 2021 15:59 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBJoin Emily, Karen, and Renee as they continue their discussion about the importance of family stories: how they connect us and tell us who we are -- and what to do when our stories are hard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Power of Stories
May 04, 2021 16:11 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBJoin Emily. Renee, and Karen as they discuss the formative nature of stories, how they develop the moral imagination, why fairy tales matter, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Habits Part 2
April 24, 2021 14:11 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBJoin Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss how training our children in habits results in the development of virtue and can help our households run more smoothly. Also, they discuss when to let a teenager choose which habits to work on or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the Habits of Our Homes
April 10, 2021 01:01 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBAnn Voskamp wrote that "a habit is the way we wear our days" and in this episode Emily, Renee, and Karen discuss the importance of developing habits in ourselves that will enable us to carry out the good work before us--as educators and parents and wives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Family Fun
April 02, 2021 21:42 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBJoin Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss ways of having fun as a family: favorite movies, favorite games, and much more. Plus they discuss combining fun with the favorite foods to create family culture, foster affection, and create unity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Discussion about Classical Education
March 12, 2021 22:44 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode, Emily, Renee, and Karen discuss classical education, offering some brief usable definitions. Plus discussing why they each gravitated towards it and how it is different from Charlotte Mason's methods and ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Difference Between Peace and Self-Care
March 05, 2021 17:02 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBJoin Emily, Renee, and Karen as they continue their discussion on peace: the reality that it can be very difficult to find, the difference between peace and self-care, when to cut back on the busyness of our lives, and the importance of prayer for every mom and every home. Dwell is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pouring from a Full Pitcher
February 19, 2021 21:51 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBAs busy moms, we know the importance of "pouring from a full pitcher." But where do you go to refresh and recharge? How can we dwell in peace in the middle of a chaotic world? Join Emily, Karen, and Renee as they each share their very different experiences in this area of motherhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Dwell!
February 12, 2021 18:14 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this pilot episode, co-hosts Emily Hill, Renee Mathis, and Karen Kern dig into their hopes and dreams for the podcas and how they will approach each episode. Plus, they introduce themselves and tell their stories. Listen in and join the conversation! Dwell is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing DWELL: Conversations for Homeschools Moms
January 27, 2021 21:36 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBComing soon from the CiRCE Podcast Network, DWELL is a podcast for homeschool moms by homeschool moms that focuses on unpacking the biblical command to "trust in the Lord and do good, dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness." In this trailer you will meet hosts Emily Hill, Renee Mathis, and Karen Kern, and they will explain the purpose and goals of the show. Episodes will drop three times a month. DWELL is produced by Goldberry Studios on behalf of the CiRCE Podcast Network. Ho...