Circe Institute Podcast Network

In this bonus mini-pod, Cindy and David introduce Hallelujah: A Journey through Advent with Handel's Messiah.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of The Mason Jar, Cindy chats with Mary Jo Tate, author of Flourish: Balance for Homeschool Moms. Like Cindy, Mary Jo is a major book enthusiast, so they discussed all sorts of books to nourish a mom's soul, from classic fiction to modern non-fiction and everything in between.  You can learn more about Mary Jo at flourishathome.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Close Reads Angelina, Tim, and David discuss part two of Agatha Christie's beloved mystery story, Murder on the Orient Express. Topics include: Some (fascinating) listener theories on the book, Poirot's approach and personality, the role of the reader in a good mystery, Tim shenanigans, and much more.  Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast. Learn more at patreon.com/closereads.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to FORMA, a new podcast featuring conversations with authors, teachers, creators, and community leaders who are carefully contemplating the nature and practice of classical education, aesthetic wonder, and Christian community.  In episode 4, David chats with culture critic, Brett McCracken, about his new book,  Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community. Topics include: why we need to be less concerned with finding a church that makes us feel comfortable, Brett's journey to this book, and much more.  Brett is a senior editor for the Gospel Coalition and the author of Hipster Christianity and Gray Matters. He has written for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN.com, The Princeton Theological Review, The Gospel Coalition, Mediascape, Books & Culture, Christianity Today, Relevant, IMAGE Journal, Converge, Mere Orthodoxy, ERLC, Canon & Culture and Q Ideas. He speaks and lectures frequently at universities, churches, & conferences. He

On this episodes of Close Reads Angelina, Tim, and David kick off their discussion of Agatha's Christie classic mystery story, Murder on the Orient Express. This week they chat about part one. Topics include the way Christie plays with the form of the mystery story, Hercule Poirot's character, the nature of justice in the story, and MUCH more.    Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast. Learn more at patreon.com/closereads.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to FORMA, a new podcast from the CiRCE Institute Podcast Network featuring conversations with authors, teachers, creators, and community leaders who are carefully contemplating the nature and practice of classical education, aesthetic wonder, and Christian community.  Here, in episode three David chats with Adam Andrews, director of the Center for Lit and a highly sought-after speaker on all things literature, about the value of the Great Gatsby. Topics include questionable content in literature, why Gatsby says some of the same things that the ancient epics said, how Jay Gatsby is similar to King Lear, and much more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy answers listener questions. Topics include:  Goal setting for moms The purpose of memory work Bible study in morning time and more   Don't forget to join the Mere Motherhood Facebook group and to subscribe to the Mason Jar feed wherever you get your podcasts! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Welcome to FORMA, a new podcast featuring conversations with authors, teachers, creators, and community leaders that are carefully contemplating the nature and practice of classical education, aesthetic wonder, and Christian community.  Here, in episode two, David chats with author and speaker Leigh Bortins who founded Classical Conversations 20 years ago. Topics included the C.C. origin story, the growth of classical education in recent decades, and advice for homeschooling parents.  Join CC to celebrate their 20th anniversary on October 18th at their nationwide birthday party! learn more at eventbrite.com/classicalconversations.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to FORMA, a new podcast featuring conversations with authors, teachers, creators, and community leaders that are carefully contemplating the nature and practice of classical education, aesthetic wonder, and Christian community.  Here in episode one, David chats with Angelina Stanford about her recent article on the ways that mystery stories are the cure for what ails our modern times.  Topics include why mystery stories became popular when they did, why their traditional form of is freeing and not constricting, and much more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Close Reads, Tim and David conclude their discussion of Marilynne Robinson's beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Gilead. include whether Jack should have left town, whether Jack is a bad guy, and much, much more. This episode covers pages 215 through the end of the book.  *** Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast. Learn more at patreon.com/closereads.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of The Mason Jar, Cindy chats with Lesli Richards of The Homegrown Preschooler, a company dedicated to providing books, curriculum and educational tools for young learners. Topics include new brain research on young kids, teaching math and reading, and much, much more.  Learn more at thehomegrownpreschooler.com.  As always, press the arrow above to listen or subscribe to the CiRCE Institute Podcast Network via iTunes here or on Stitcher here.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Close Reads, Angelina, Tim, and David continue their discussion of Marilynne Robinson's beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Gilead. Topics include Angelina's strong feelings about the book (and David's pushback), whether Robinson misfired with the Boughton/Ames scene, and much more. This episode covers pages 188-215.  *** This episode is brought to you by our good friends at New College Franklin. Set up a campus visit now! Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast. Learn more at patreon.com/closereads.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Close Reads, Angelina, Tim, and David continue their discussion of Marilynne Robinson's beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Gilead. Topics include ways the parable of the prodigal son show up in the book, Jack Boughton's concerns about being "elect," rejection vs. restoration, Jack's loneliness, and much more. This episode covers pages 160-188.  *** This episode is brought to you by our good friends at New College Franklin. Set up a campus visit now! Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast. Learn more at patreon.com/closereads.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this "preview" episode of Forma, our new weekly interview podcast, David Kern explains some of the new things that will be happening on the CiRCE Podcast Network.    Remember to subscribe to FORMA too! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy answers listener questions. Topics include:  Teaching current events in the homeschool Scheduling subjects Charlotte's motto changing over time and more   Don't forget to join the Mere Motherhood Facebook group!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this bonus episode of Close Reads, David discusses Marilynne Robinson with poet, teacher, and speaker Christine Perrin, who explains why it took her a while to learn to love Gilead, why Lila is her "heart book," and much, much more.  *** This episode is brought to you by our good friends at New College Franklin. Set up a campus visit now! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Close Reads, Angelina, Tim, and David continue their discussion of Marilynne Robinson's beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Gilead. Topics include how easy it is to focus on the wrong things when you read, the mystery of reading a book, the lack of a problem to be solved in this book, the Jack Boughton revelation, and much more. This episode covers pages 128-160.  *** This episode is brought to you by our good friends at New College Franklin. Set up a campus visit now! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy chats with Donna Jean Breckenridge and Leslie Lorio about AmblesideOnline for Groups, a brand new offering from Ambleside Online intended for co-ops, large families, and other homeschooling communities.   As always, press the arrow above to listen or subscribe to the CiRCE Institute Podcast Network via iTunes here or on Stitcher here.  ** This episode is brought to you by Morningtide to Eventide, purveyors of planners and calendars designed specifically for homeschoolers.  It's also brought to you by  our good friends at New College Franklin. Set up a campus visit now! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Close Reads, Angelina, Tim, and David continue their discussion of Marilynne Robinson's beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Gilead. Topics include all the baseball in the book, the mystery of Jack Boughton, the remembrance of sorrow, and much more. This episode covers pages 97-128.  *** This episode is brought to you by our good friends at New College Franklin. Set up a campus visit now! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Close Reads, Angelina, Tim, and David continue their discussion of Marilynne Robinson's beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Gilead. Topics include the book's lack of plot, the various father/son relationships, mroe on theology and suffering, and more. This episode covers pages 68-97.  *** This episode is brought to you by Schole Academy from Classical Academic Press, featuring new literature courses taught by Close Reads co-star, Tim McIntosh.  It's also brought to you by our good friends at New College Franklin. Set up a campus visit now! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.