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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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Second Generation Homeschooling

2026/10/07

Renee and Karen are joined by Daniel Foucachon, a homeschooling dad of seven and founder of Roman Roads Press, to talk about his experience as a homeschooled student early in the movement, while living in France, Quebec, and the US. We enjoyed this lively conversation and hearing about his role in homeschooling with his wife, Lydia, and how he includes their children in the family business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remembering Wendell Berry

2026/09/30

In this episode, Renee and Karen dwell on Wendell Berry's recurring themes of home, marriage, place, family, economy, and hospitality. They share their favorite characters, stories, poems, and essays that have been particularly meaningful and inspiring to them over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hot Off the Press! "Ancient and New: Storied Pathways of the Kingdom Coming"

2026/09/22

Meet the author of the new book, Ancient and New: Storied Pathways of the Kingdom Coming, Danielle Mellama. Danielle, wife and mother of four, chats with Renee and Karen about how God meets us in our everyday lives and how there are no ordinary things, but rather windows to see God's grace and beauty if we open our eyes. Her book contains 30 short chapters: stories from her own life with references from Scripture, classic stories, and saints' lives, each followed by suggestions for further meditation from literature and art. Available at Cultivating Oaks Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Come on Over!"

2026/09/08

We all want to be hospitable: to welcome friends, new and old, into our homes for delicious meals and conversation. But with the busyness of our lives, hospitality can be neglected, even with the best intentions. Renee and Karen offer ideas for easy make- ahead meals and tips for getting together with other families. It doesn't have to be fancy, and simple is the way to go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's Get Started: Advice for New Homeschoolers with the Littles

2026/09/01

If you are a new homeschooler with a 4 or 5-year-old and maybe a toddler and baby in tow, you may be feeling excited or terrified or both. Renee and Karen offer tips to help you get started regarding expectations, curriculum (maybe none is needed!), daily habits, ideas to invest in your own education, and more. Join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Road-schooling with Guest, Jennifer Degani

2026/08/18

In this episode, Renee and Karen talk with Jennifer Degani about homeschooling on the road with their four kids and two pets. For the majority of the school year, they travel for work, living in various states and making each place feel like home while carrying on the routine of homeschool life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"It's a wrap!" A Review of the CiRCE National Conference

2026/08/11

Listen as Renee and Karen recap the summer conference: A Contemplation of Revolution. They chat about what makes this conference so special—the community of old and new friends, the contemplation of ideas together, the culinary delights for body and soul. If you attended and want to listen again, or if you wish you could have come, you can listen to the recordings on the CiRCE website and be refreshed for the start of a new school year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Care and Keeping of Boys

2026/07/14

Andrea Lipinski, mother of two grown sons, one in training to be a Navy pilot, the other a firefighter, joins Renee and Karen to reflect on her journey of motherhood. She offers wise counsel for those raising boys, but mothers of girls should also be encouraged by her story and her most important piece of advice: know your children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Latin Curriculum for the Youngest Scholars!

2026/07/07

In this episode, Renee and Karen talk with Buck Holler about his new curriculum, Hodie Latine: A Daily Liturgy for the Active Latin Learner. Written for children in the pre-grammar stage, it offers a recitation, a song, a game, all in Latin, along with illustrations for ease in understanding. It is not a textbook, but a "little book of delights meant to invite students into the joys of learning Latin." Buck also describes another project he is currently working on: the retelling of familiar stories in Latin. Stay tuned for more on that! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Organizing the School Year: "Big Rocks" go in first, then fill in with the "little rocks and sand".

2026/06/16

Renee and Karen offer tips for planning out the coming school year: get a good planner/calendar, map out the big life events, add the scheduled things, the seasonal events, plan your typical week, give structure to your day, and leave space for the unexpected! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making Your Curriculum Work for You

2026/06/09

In this episode, Renee and Karen chat about how to let your curriculum serve your goals and the needs of your children. Remember that education is cultivation, and it takes a long time to produce fruit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dwell Webinar—The Keys to Teaching Language in the Elementary Years: Narration and Dictation

2026/06/03

Listen to our recent webinar with Andrew Kern as he discusses the art of language and the benefits of narration and dictation in training attention, memory, thinking, and expression. We answer questions about our new curriculum, The Tapestry: what it is, who it is for, how it is structured to fit in with weekly lesson plans, and the format of each exercise. We think you will enjoy listening in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surviving and Thriving at a Homeschool Conference

2026/05/19

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?"

2026/05/12

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!

2026/04/28

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.

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4.7 out of 5

28 reviews

★★★★★

Lilfarmer3235 2024/12/19

Calming and comforting

I really enjoy this calming classical homeschool podcast. I love hearing from homeschool grandmothers who have a perspective from the finish line!

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A_April20 2024/02/13

Uses and Ad Network

I used to like listening to this podcast until they began utilizing advertisements from random advertisers at the beginning of every episode. I don’t...

★★★★☆

DavidTofilon 2022/03/24

Great ideas, can you post resources?

Hello! I’m so thankful to have found your podcast! Just listened to morning rituals and thought it was great! Could you please share some poetry books...

★★★★★

jslm2006 2021/09/03

So thankful I found Dwell!

I love listening to this inspiring, uplifting podcast. I just discovered it, and have shared it with my CM friends. So much practical and godly wisdom...

★★★★★

HannahVazquez 2021/06/14

The Podcast I’ve Been Waiting For

Early in my homeschooling days, I listened to Andrew Kern a lot, but I often thought, “I’d really like to hear from his wife - she’s the one doing the...

★★★★★

Amanda of America 2021/03/25

Episode 4 Explains Everything!

Great podcast! I really appreciate you breaking it down and explaining classical education in such a beautiful way!!!!

★★★★★

heidiwhitey 2021/02/26

Love this podcast!

This podcast is excellent. It offers practical, real-world wisdom for the homeschooling life integrated with the visionary beauty of classical educati...

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