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Wondering how to make the most of your summer with your kids? Join Delise and Ginny for a treasure trove of ideas! They explore fun summer activities, from gardening and fort-building to creative indoor play and educational projects. Tune in for tips on maintaining structure while embracing spontaneity and creating magical moments with your children.
CC International Video:
https://vimeo.com/936878688/f8ca80b57b?share=copy
New to the Copper Lodge Library this year is English Epic Poetry, a collection with Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and selections from Canterbury Tales and Paradise Lost.
Build a family culture by reading these stories together and have meaningful conversations about wisdom and virtue. Even in the less overtly religious poems of Sir Gawain and Canterbury Tales, readers find Christian themes like courage, forgiveness, and right use of power.
Learn more about the Copper Lodge Library at https://copperlodgelibrary.com/
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Curious about how to navigate tough conversations with your kids? Join hosts Delise and Ginny as they chat with Lindsey Mendenwalt from Mama Bear Apologetics. Discover how to tackle challenging topics with your children through practical tips and insights on apologetics.
At Classical ConversationsÂź, we believe that parents can provide quality education for their children. Grow as the Lead Learner in your homeschool at classicalconversations.com/cohort.
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Discover practical tips for organizing your home, embracing community, and understanding itâs okay to ask for help. Join us on âBlessings and Motherhoodâ as we chat with Laura Hernandez, founder of âMama Systems.â Laura, a mom of ten, shares her journey of creating peace and intentionality in her busy household.
https://www.mamasystems.net/
More information about Great Wolf Lodge and Exclusive CC Discount Code found in the CC Connected Learning Center > Member Benefits and Additional Resources Document.
https://www.greatwolf.com/
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How do you create a healthy relationship with your child? Delise and Ginny sit down with homeschooling mentor Connie Albers to discuss building strong connections with our children. Connie provides practical insights into navigating the challenges of parenting, especially when dealing with resistant children. Tune in for valuable advice on fostering healthy relationships and effective communication with your kids at every stage of their development.
https://conniealbers.com/
Do you want to become a better everyday educator? Visit https://ccpracticum.com/ to find out when your local Practicum meets.
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Get to know Classical Conversationsâ CEO Robert Bortins! Delise, Ginny, and Robert dive into his personal life and what it was like being raised by the founder of Classical Conversations. They also answer questions that were sent in by listeners.
https://refiningrhetoric.com/
Make April 26 a Family Day at theater! #UnsungHeroMovie opens everywhere beginning April 26. From the creators of Jesus Revolution comes Unsung Hero. Tickets on sale now. Visit https://tickets.unsunghero.movie/.
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Discover the surprising connection between math and God! In this episode, Delise and Ginny chat with Kirsty Gilpin, lead mathematician for The Math Map curriculum, about seeing God through math. Kirsty shares personal stories and insightful examples, revealing how mathematical concepts offer profound insights into the nature of God.
themathmap.com
leighbortins.com
Youâre invited to our 2024 National Events Weekend in sunny Southern Pines, North Carolina! Register at https://classicalconversationsfoundation.org/.
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Join Delise and Ginny as they share their current favorite activities and moments of joy. From embracing outdoor adventures to exploring the Psalms through devotional practices, they discuss various ways of learning and bonding as a family. Tune in for an uplifting discussion on finding joy in the simple moments of motherhood.
Whether planning for an in-person trip or visiting from the comfort of your home, learn more about Classical Conversations at the Museum of the Bible by going to . http://museumofthebible.org/classical-conversations-at-museum-of-the-bible.
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In this âBlessings and Motherhoodâ episode, Delise and Ginny discuss education and parenting with Andrew Pudewa, founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing. They explore his insights on teaching writing, the importance of reading aloud to children, and practical tips for homeschooling parents. This enriching conversation offers encouragement and strategies for parents aiming to improve their children's reading and writing skills.
Institute for Excellence in Writing
Join other homeschool parents in your area at a 2024 Practicum event! https://ccpracticum.com/
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In this episode of âBlessings and Motherhood,â Delise and Ginny continue their talk with Sarah, focusing on faith, parenting, and combating anti-Semitism. Sarah discusses educating children on Jewish culture and the importance of understanding the Bible in its proper cultural context. This part deepens the first episodeâs discussion, emphasizing faithâs role in understanding and addressing social issues.
If youâre enjoying listening to Blessings and Motherhood, you might also enjoy our other Classical ConversationsÂź podcasts! You can find these shows on your favorite podcast streaming app of choice, or by clicking on the links below.
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Listen to Refining Rhetoric
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In this episode of "Blessings and Motherhood," Sarah, a Jewish mom, shares her journey of integrating Jewish traditions with her Christian faith in parenting. She discusses the unique challenges and joys of Jewish motherhood, emphasizing the importance of embracing both sorrows and celebrations. Join us for a heartfelt conversation on faith, tradition, and the nuanced experiences of being a Jewish mother today.
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The Copper Lodge Library series from Classical ConversationsÂź preserves history's best stories for future generations. View the library on ClassicalConversationsBooks.com.
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Do your children struggle with understanding and managing emotions? In this âBlessings and Motherhoodâ episode, Kamilah Carter discusses her journey with homeschooling. She emphasizes the importance of community in education, setting appropriate boundaries, and nurturing individual relationships with each child. The conversation highlights the challenges and joys of parenting, advocating for a balance between recognizing childrenâs feelings and teaching them responsible emotional management.
mamabearapologetics.com
Love Thy Body - Nancy Pearcey | Amazon
M is for Mama
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In this episode, Delise and Ginny discuss coping with the winter blues, offering practical tips like focusing on your parenting âwhy,â creating a peaceful home, and practicing gratitude.
CC parents, tutors, and Directorsâsign up for the Classical Learning Cohort to level up your skills in guiding and assessing your studentâs learning at home and in community! Register today at ClassicalConversations.com/cohort.
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Happy New Year! In this episode, Delise and Ginny talk with Erika Kirk, founder of Proclaim Streetwear and Biblein365, host of the Midweek Rise Up podcast, and an all-new mom to discuss how to make the home a safe refuge for oneâs family and how to pursue Godâs standards for motherhood. Erika talks through how to become the guardian of your home and walks through practical ways to transform your home into a place of rest for the family. Also, she discusses the importance of viewing motherhood as a privilege rather than a responsibility, tips for fostering digital mindfulness and a wholistic healthy lifestyle in the home, how to foster sacred relationships within your family amidst this crazy world, why you can never over-communicate with those you love, and the importance of not oversharing on social media and keeping some special pockets of your life private. Finally, Delise, Ginny, and Erika all share how they are slowing down in this season of their lives and listening to what God is teaching them. Be sure to stick around for Erikaâs encouragement to moms at the end of this episode and be inspired to set this new year on the right path!
Show notes: BlessingsandMotherhood.com/becoming-the-guardian-of-your-home
Youâre invited to our 2024 National Events Weekend in sunny Southern Pines, North Carolina! Register at ClassicalConversationsFoundation.org.
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Itâs cause for celebration! In this last episode of the year, Delise and Ginny chat with Laura Kooistra, a Classical ConversationsÂź employee and homeschool mom of ten children, all about celebration. And although this episode airs during the Christmas season, the three discuss more than just holiday festivities! In true classical spirit, Laura begins the conversation with her definition of âcelebration,â considering whether itâs more than just an expression of thankfulness and that, at its core, celebration is really about the goodness of God. Laura shares why itâs important to celebrate, Godâs direction for how and what we ought to celebrate presented in Scripture, how to find reasons for celebration amidst difficult seasons, how to make a habit of celebrating with your community, how to create celebrations in your home that become family-favorite traditions, and how to navigate your childrenâs different preferences for holiday celebrations. Plus, Laura talks about what celebrations look like in her own family, from celebrating holidays and birthdays to achievements and even ordinary moments. Finally, youâll go into the new year equipped with the answer to the question: âWhat is wassail?â
Show notes: BlessingsandMotherhood.com/the-art-of-celebrating-well
Save up to 30% off a stay at a Great Wolf Lodge location near you with your whole family this holiday season! If you are a CC member, access your code here.
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Should you tell your children that Santa Clause is real? In today's episode Ginny Tran and Delise Germond discuss their l family approaches to Christmas and Santa Claus.
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In part two of this conversation, Delise and Ginny sit down (literally, our first-ever in-person episode!) with the incredible Vanessa Royer to talk about adoption, music, homeschooling, and so much more. Youâll discover insights into all things adoption, from the meaning behind the word âadoptionâ and examples in Scripture to navigating the complicated legal process and a new, popular method called embryonic adoption. Vanessa also shares about her own wild adoption story, her biological childrenâs relationships with her adoptive children, her advice for parents pursuing or praying about adoption, how inviting new members into your family can completely expand your worldview and empathy, ways to embrace and encourage the cultural heritage of your adoptive children, and why homeschool Christian families are the best families equipped to pursue adoption. Also, passionate about and exceptionally talented in music, Vanessa discusses the role music plays in her life and family, her secrets to making the home a more musical place, and why moms should spend more time pursuing their own passions, whether in art or in business. Itâs a longer-than-usual episode (check out the in-person interview on our YouTube channel!), but the conversation is rich, fun, and bursting with takeaways for any mom. We hope you enjoy!
Show notes: BlessingsandMotherhood.com/Vanessa-Royer-part-2
Youâre invited to our 2024 National Events Weekend in sunny Southern Pines, North Carolina! Head over to ClassicalConversationsFoundation.org to learn more.
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This month, Delise and Ginny sit down (literally, our first-ever in-person episode!) with the incredible Vanessa Royer to talk about adoption, music, homeschooling, and so much more. Youâll discover insights into all things adoption, from the meaning behind the word âadoptionâ and examples in Scripture to navigating the complicated legal process and a new, popular method called embryonic adoption. Vanessa also shares about her own wild adoption story, her biological childrenâs relationships with her adoptive children, her advice for parents pursuing or praying about adoption, how inviting new members into your family can completely expand your worldview and empathy, ways to embrace and encourage the cultural heritage of your adoptive children, and why homeschool Christian families are the best families equipped to pursue adoption. Also, passionate about and exceptionally talented in music, Vanessa discusses the role music plays in her life and family, her secrets to making the home a more musical place, and why moms should spend more time pursuing their own passions, whether in art or in business. Itâs a longer-than-usual episode (check out the in-person interview on our YouTube channel!), but the conversation is rich, fun, and bursting with takeaways for any mom. We hope you enjoy!
Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode later this month!
Show notes: BlessingsandMotherhood.com/Vanessa-Royer-part-1
Youâre invited to our 2024 National Events Weekend in sunny Southern Pines, North Carolina! Head over to ClassicalConversationsFoundation.org to learn more.
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Join Delise, Ginny, and Hollywood actress, writer, and podcaster Sam Sorbo on this episode of Blessings and Motherhood! Discover the backstory of Samâs upcoming historical comedy, Miracle in East Texas, which tells the heartwarming true story about the biggest oil strike in the history of the United States, right at the dawn of the Great Depression. In this wide-ranging conversation, Sam shares about a homeschool curriculum she wrote to accompany the film, encouraging parents to learn from the story and not just be entertained. This curriculum (a free download, link in the show notes!) includes thought-provoking questions that prompt discussions and help families discover the period's history and economics. Moviemaking aside, as a homeschool mom with Classical ConversationsÂź, Sam explores in this episode the importance of what she calls âworld-schoolingââenriching her childrenâs education by immersing them in a real location to discover its history, geography, and culture. She also shares valuable advice for new moms, what types of movies children ought to watch, why sheâs changed her perspective on education since becoming a homeschool mom, how sheâs finding moments of rest amidst her familyâs busy lifestyle, how parents can foster open communication with their children, and her enduring fascination with forgiveness, even before she became a believer!
Get tickets for your family to see Miracle in East Texas, produced by and starring Kevin and Sam Sorbo, exclusively in theaters October 29â30, at SorboStudios.com!
Show notes: BlessingsandMotherhood.com/Sam-Sorbo
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Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Is Halloween bad for Christians? This is a conversation moms have with their families and friends every year. So today, Ginny Tran and Delise Germond are using the 15 Tools of Classical Learning to discuss their views on this area of Christian liberty.
Please note that the thoughts expressed here are not intended to represent Classical Conversations as a company, but rather their personal views and approaches at this time.
Thanks for joining in the conversation as we navigate the beautiful challenges of parenting, looking to Jesus each step of the way.
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Welcome back to another episode! This month, Delise and Ginny chat with Melissa Dimanche, a musician and worship leader, pastorâs wife, and mother of two beautiful children. During their conversation, Melissa talks about the importance of embracing one another in community just for who we areâboth the neat and the messyâand doing life together. With Haitian-American ancestry, Melissa explores what it means to welcome diversity in both community and home, describing how she and her husband bring their ethnic backgrounds into their family and pointing out the dangers when parents âignoreâ their childrenâs cultural heritage. Finally, Melissa speaks to topics sheâs well equipped to discussâhow to choose joy amid suffering and the lessons learned from seasons of loss. All in all, this episode is another wide-ranging, thought-provoking, and, at times, emotional conversation we hope you enjoy as much as we do!
Show notes: BlessingsandMotherhood.com/melissa-dimanche
Classical ConversationsÂź membersâget started with the beta release of The Math Map: Naturals, an exclusive look into our upcoming math curriculum from Classical Conversations! To access these materials, log in to your CC Connected account, navigate to the Learning Center, and search for âThe Math Map.â
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