Dwell

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Dwell episodes

January 15, 2022 Homeschooling Boys Part 1: The Younger Years
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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38 min
December 17, 2021 Christmas Traditions
Merry 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.
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34 min
December 03, 2021 Memorization
Welcome 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.
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32 min
November 29, 2021 Cooking
Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss how the meals we plan and prepare contribute to the health of our family and souls.

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30 min
November 15, 2021 Manners
Join 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.
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31 min
October 28, 2021 Explaining Mimetic Teaching
On 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!
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34 min
October 06, 2021 On Mentors and Mentees
What 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.
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31 min
September 03, 2021 Till We Have Faces (Part 2)
Join 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.
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35 min
August 12, 2021 Till We Have Faces As a Book About Education
Over 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.
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36 min
July 09, 2021 Learning from Nature
Join 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.
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33 min