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The Mason Jar #27: Lesli Richards of The Homegrown Preschooler Sep 30, 2017

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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.

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Close Reads #69: Gilead (ep. 7) Sep 30, 2017

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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.

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Close Reads #68: Gilead (ep. 6) Sep 22, 2017

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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.

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Introducing FORMA, a new weekly interview podcast Sep 22, 2017

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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!

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The Mason Jar Q&A: September 2017 Sep 19, 2017

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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

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Close Reads #67: Christine Perrin on Learning to Love Marilynne Robinson Sep 18, 2017

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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.

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Close Reads #66: Gilead (ep. 5) Sep 14, 2017

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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.

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The Mason jar #26: On AmblesideOnline for Groups Sep 07, 2017

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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!

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Close Reads #65: Gilead (ep. 4) Sep 04, 2017

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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.

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Close Reads #64: Gilead (ep. 3) Aug 29, 2017

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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.

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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.

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