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.

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Top 10 Dwell Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Dwell episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Dwell for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Dwell episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Favorite Christmas Books, with David Kern of Goldberry Books

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12/19/23 • 37 min

Renee and Karen chat with Karen's son, David Kern, podcaster and owner of Goldberry Books, the best little bookstore around, about favorite Christmas books. They discuss the old favorites as well as recently published books for Advent and Christmas, titles you will want to explore!

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The Soul of Civility, with Alexandra Hudson

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01/16/24 • 35 min

In this episode, Renee and Karen chat with Alexandra Hudson, author of The Soul of Civility, Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves.They discuss how civility, the respect for the personhood of others, can bridge our political and cultural divide; they explore the difference between politeness and civility; they explain how we can create cultures of civility at home. You will be inspired to seek the good life in community with others.

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Easy Family-Friendly Christmas Ideas

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12/11/24 • 29 min

Listen as Renee and Karen offer some ideas for getting together with other families to celebrate the season and traditions to incorporate in your home. Christmas is a joyous and busy season, and can even be hectic and messy, but you can adopt simple traditions that your children will love and grow up to cherish and want to continue in their own homes—that's the best!

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Talking Art and Advent with Katerina Hamilton

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11/12/24 • 29 min

Listen as Renee and Karen chat with Katerina Hamilton, Karen's daughter, about a new book called Let Heaven and Nature Sing: Advent Art and Poetry Lesson Plans for All Ages. This is a lovely resource for Advent with poems, color prints, and discussion questions to celebrate the season with your children or to enjoy by yourself! Listen as Katerina answers the question as to why so many Renaissance painters depicted Mary and Jesus as blond with blue eyes and as she discusses the power of the comparison question in your homeschool.

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Norms and Nobility Chapter 1: Virtue is the Fruit of Learning

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04/10/24 • 30 min

Listen as Renee and Karen chat about chapter 1 of Norms and Nobility by David Hicks. The title of the chapter is Virtue is the Fruit of Learning, and they discuss how classical education is the cultivation of wisdom and virtue and therefore virtue can be taught; how virtue is taught over time and in the community of a family; and how a mom can avoid the temptation of being a perfectionist while desiring the good life —the life of virtue for herself and her children.

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Nature Study with Older Students

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11/16/22 • 33 min

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.

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Organizing Books "like a Christian"

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10/21/22 • 37 min

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.

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Hannah Coulter: Part 1

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06/24/22 • 34 min

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.

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Homeschooling Boys Part 1: The Younger Years

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01/15/22 • 37 min

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.

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Kids in Conflict!

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02/13/24 • 26 min

Where there are two or more children, there is the inevitable and normal issue of sibling rivalry! Renee and Karen, having each raised 5 children, are sympathetic and while they don't have all the answers, they offer a few tips for handling conflict in your home and the hope that one day your children will grow up to be fast friends!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Dwell have?

Dwell currently has 95 episodes available.

What topics does Dwell cover?

The podcast is about Homeschooling, Parenting, Kids & Family, Homemaking, Motherhood and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Dwell?

The episode title 'Homeschooling As a Busy Single Mom' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Dwell?

The average episode length on Dwell is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of Dwell released?

Episodes of Dwell are typically released every 13 days, 16 hours.

When was the first episode of Dwell?

The first episode of Dwell was released on Jan 27, 2021.

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