The New Mason Jar with Cindy Rollins

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**The New Mason Jar with Cindy Rollins**

The New Mason Jar with Cindy Rollins explores the application of Charlotte Mason’s philosophy to the atmosphere, discipline, and life of our homes and schools. We cover Charlotte’s timeless principles as they work themselves out in our real and modern lives. Interviewing seasoned moms who have cherished Charlotte’s works while raising real children in real families, we endeavor to lay a foundation of hope and possibility for our listeners. However imperfectly.

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S10E143: AmblesideOnline Groups with Naomi Goegan and Cheri Hall Jun 25, 2026

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In this episode of The New Mason Jar, Cindy and Dawn chat with AmblesideOnline moms Cheri Hall and Naomi Goegan about their children's experience with a long-lasting online community.
How Cheri first discovered the philosophy of Charlotte Mason
Why and how Naomi first started one of these AO student discussion groups
What are some of the memorable moments that these students have had in this group?
What is some advice Naomi has for parents wanting to organize a group like this for their students?
Were there concerns about the online nature of the group when starting out?
What is the biggest benefit you see coming out of these groups?
At the end of the episode, Josiah and Ezra Hall share their personal thoughts on why being in an AO group has been such a blessing.

Don't forget to check our website for the full show notes on this episode at https://thenewmasonjar.com/143.

S10E142: The Primacy of Nature Study with Sheila Carroll Jun 11, 2026

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For today's episode of The New Mason Jar, Cindy and Dawn welcome back Sheila Carroll of Living Books Press to discuss all things nature study.
Why Sheila believes nature study to be so crucial to a Charlotte Mason education
How the mother's interest in the natural world can inspire her children
What did Charlotte Mason mean when she said we were all meant to be naturalists?
Where to start if you really haven't done any nature study yet?
What was the nature study movement in America and it's possible influence on Mason?
Restoring a vision for the primacy of God's creation in our families
What changes has Sheila seen in families when nature study becomes a regular part of their lives?
What could nature study look like for a family just starting out?

For the full show notes on this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/142.

S10E141: The New St. Nicholas Magazine with Fiona and Miranda Altschuler Jun 04, 2026

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On this episode of The New Mason Jar, Cindy and Dawn with Fiona Altschuler and her mother Miranda about Fiona's publication, St. Nicholas Magazine.
How Miranda first learned about Charlotte Mason
What is the St. Nicholas Magazine, and how did Fiona get the idea for this project?
Who can make a submission to the magazine?
What Fiona likes best about being the editor of the magazine
What is the St. Nicholas League?

To view the full show notes for this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/141.

S10E140: Helping High-Schoolers Shine with Rachel Kovac May 28, 2026

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On The New Mason Jar Podcast today, Cindy has a conversation with her friend Rachel Kovac, veteran homeschooling mother of 6 and author of several books on home education, about her newest book Their Future Is Shining Bright
What was the learning curve like for Rachel as she homeschooled and then graduated her oldest children?
Why Rachel wrote this new book to encourage parents
How can we keep cultivating close family relationships through the teen years?
Being a great "guidance counselor" for our high-school students
Are homeschoolers missing out on the "high school experience"?
Who can benefit from this book?
What are some of the benefits home educated high school students have over their traditionally schooled counterparts?

To view the full show notes for this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/140.

S10E139: Charlotte Mason's Tools for History Study with Celeste Cruz May 21, 2026

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Today on The New Mason Jar, Cindy and Dawn are joined by Celeste Cruz, Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom of eleven and executive director of the CMEC
How Celeste came to know about Charlotte Mason's philosophy
Some opening thoughts on CM's approach to history through both books and other things
What are some of the tools we can use for studying history, and what is their natural progression?
How does Celeste work these tools into her own homeschool?
What is the value of these tools when students are already narrating?
Why is it so important to consider the teacher's role in using these history study tools?
How can we support our students in the process?

See the full show notes for this episode at https://thenewmasonjar.com/139.

S10E138: Amy Snell on Studying History with Charlotte Mason May 07, 2026

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On this episode of The New Mason Jar, Cindy and Dawn talk with Amy Snell, veteran homeschooling mom of 5 and co-founder of the CMEC, about studying history in the Charlotte Mason paradigm
How Amy first discovered Charlotte Mason's philosophy
What is the role of history in the CM philosophy of education?
How is that different from the typical approach to how history is being taught today?
Why is pointing to the moral in a history lesson a problem?
What is unique about the CM history sequence?
How does the curriculum change as a student grows older?
Encouragement for teaching history using the CM method

For the full show notes for this episode, including books and links mentioned, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/138.

S10E137: Meet Dr. Benjamin Rush with Joseph Loconte Apr 23, 2026

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On The New Mason Jar Podcast today, Cindy and Dawn are joined by Dr. Joseph Loconte, author, Tolkien and Lewis scholar, historian, and filmmaker, to talk about his newest project, a documentary on Benjamin Rush.
How Dr. Loconte became interested in history
Who was Dr. Benjamin Rush, and why did Dr. Loconte decide to pursue his story for a documentary?
What did Benjamin Rush have to do with Thomas Payne and the writing of Common Sense?
Why Dr. Loconte decided to utilize the video essay format.
What can we say to young people who are conflicted about their feelings about the United States right now?
What drew Dr. Loconte to researching and writing about Lewis and Tolkien?

To view the full show notes with all the books, links, and quotes featured in this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/137.

S10E136: Homeschooling Through Hard Times with Stacy Halley Apr 09, 2026

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On The New Mason Jar Podcast today, Cindy and Dawn chat about homeschooling through hard times with Stacy Halley, homeschooling mother of four and wife of a pastor and Air Force Reserve chaplain
How Stacy first heard about homeschooling and Charlotte Mason's philosophy
The circumstances in which Stacy's family found themselves due to hurricane damage and flooding
How Stacy dealt with homeschooling in the immediate aftermath and throughout the renovation process
The assurances we have in God's providence that Stacy relies on in times of difficulty
How trials can help shape and sanctify our children

For the full show notes for this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/136.

S10E135: The Singing Family with Nate and Jess Roberts Mar 26, 2026

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This week on The New Mason Jar Podcast, Cindy and Dawn have Nate and Jess Roberts on to talk about singing together as a family
How Jess and Nate first learned about Charlotte Mason's philosophy
What is Nate's role in teaching other families and students about folk music and musical discipleship?
Why should we sing?
What is the importance of folk songs and hymns in musical education?
Why should the whole family be involved in singing?
A little about Solfa or Solfege
What are canons and why are they so valuable to sing?

To view the full show notes for this episode, including quotes and links to the resources mentioned, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/135.

S10E134: Morning Time for Moms, Pt. 9, with Emily Raible Mar 12, 2026

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On today's episode of The New Mason Jar Podcast, Cindy and Dawn welcome Emily Raible back to the podcast, this time to share her own self-education journey as part of our Morning Time for Moms series
How Emily first found out about Charlotte Mason and her principles
Emily's education as a child and books she remembers loving once she found her way to enjoy reading
When did Emily realize the importance of continuing her own education, even after her formal schooling had come to an end?
What sorts of gifts and talents does Emily seek to cultivate?
What is the value of reading slowly?
What are Emily's possible future plans for her education?

Be sure to check out all the show notes for this episode on our website at https://thenewmasonjar.com/134.

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