Episode notes
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.
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Dwell
CiRCE Podcast Network · Kids & Family · English
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
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