The Mason Jar is a new podcast from the CiRCE Institute Podcast Network in which acclaimed speaker/blogger Cindy Rollins joins host David Kern for a monthly exploration of the ideas, works, and influence of Charlotte Mason.

Here in Episode 1, Cindy provides an introduction to Charlotte Mason and explains why Charlotte has been so influential in her own teaching. 

To send in a question for a future episode please email David via david@circeinstitute or Cindy via cindy@ordo-amoris.com. 

To learn more about Charlotte Mason's biography please visit amblesideonline.org. 

Close Reads is a new book club podcast from the CiRCE Institute Podcast Network featuring Angelina Stanford and Tim McIntosh, who join host, David Kern, to discuss Great Books and the authors who create them. 

In episode two they discuss Macbeth, as Tim and Angelina try to convince David to like it more. 

Close Reads is a new book club podcast from the CiRCE Institute Podcast Network, featuring Angelina Stanford and Tim McIntosh, who join host, David Kern, to discuss Great Books and the authors who create them. 

In episode one they discuss Flannery O'Connor's famous short story, "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" (with a brief aside on the Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen). 

The Commons is a brand new podcast from the CiRCE Institute Podcast Network. Hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips this show contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating. 

In episode one Brian chats with Dr. Ben Merkle, author of The White Horse King and president of New Saint Andrews College, about King Alfred the Great, one of history's most underrated characters.