Modern Miss Mason

Into the Wild: Swamps, Shanties, and Alligators with Jonathan Rogers

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Navigating High School Home Education with Confidence: Carrie De Francisco

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Intentional Family Connection With Lyndsey Mimnagh

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Dragons, Stars, And Stories With Hannah Hess

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Collective: https://www.leahboden.com/the-collective The Callenlas Chronicles by H.R. Hess A fantasy fiction series from a biblical worldview for ...

Memorising a Million Verses: Join the Mission with Natalie Abbott

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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What Sheep Can Teach Us About God's faithfulness With Dan Olson

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Collective: https://www.leahboden.com/the-collective The Runaway Sheep Dan Olson & Craig MacIntosh A children's picture book about God's faithfuln...

Children, Truth, And Big Emotions With Clare Luther

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Habits for a Sacred Home With Jennifer Pepito

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Rabbits With Swords And Beyond: Storytelling With S.D. Smith

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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A Gentle Beginning: Here’s Season Nine With Leah Boden

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Moving Day & York Minster - With Leah Boden

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up for 20% off The Collective on our brand new (much better) platform, here: https://modernmissmason.substack.com/subscribe?utm_content=139671905...

Joy Or Dread? Ten Tips For A Calmer Christmas - With Leah Boden

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up for your 2024 coaching here: https://www.leahboden.com/coaching Lynn Seddon’s Advent Guide: https://raisinglittleshoots.com/celebrating-the...

A Rich, Creative Life & Other Updates - With Leah Boden

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join The Collective here: https://www.leahboden.com/the-collective Substack read and sign up here: https://open.substack.com/pub/leahboden?r=3hsha...

Flourishing or Floundering? Ten Tips For Home Life, Education, And Raising Children

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the audio file of the most recent We Workshop from The Collective Community; we'd thought we'd share it with you! Join us live next time by si...

Travel Talk, Susanna Wesley, And Your At Home Sanctuary - Morning Coffee With Leah

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Are You Really Paying Attention? - With Katie Westenburg

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join The Collective here: https://www.leahboden.com/the-collective Buy Katie’s book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0764235427/ref=tmm_pap_...

Let’s Talk While I Walk - Morning Coffee With Leah

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Intentional Mothering, A Writing Life, And Navigating Change - With Bethany Dawson

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Living Books For Life - With Leah Boden

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Simple Things, Two Book Recommendations, And The Music I Love - Morning Coffee With Leah

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Christian Discipleship, A CS Lewis Story, And A Trip To NYC - With Dave & Leah Boden

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Buy Dave’s Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1496483472/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1696007860&sr=8-1 || The Chosen YouTube Clip: https://...

Tea Recipe, My Home Library, And A Read Aloud Session - Morning Coffee With Leah

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Want To Get Back Into Reading? Five Ideas To Get You Started - With Leah Boden

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Story Telling, Autumn Bakes, And A Surprise Party || Morning Coffee With Leah

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Eleven Ways Technology Can Support Your Charlotte Mason Homeschool - With Leah Boden

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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The Last Home Educated Child, Shelley Poetry, And Pesto Potato Salad || Morning Coffee With Leah

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Widowed Young, Home Educating Teens, And National Exams - With Diana Edwin

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this wonderful talk from my friend and colleague, Diana Edwin, from the Modern Miss Mason Conference 2023. You can connect with Diana here: www....

Introduction To New Season, Flowers For The Soul, And 21st Century Poets || Morning Coffee with Leah

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Wordsworth On Wednesday - To A Butterfly

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up for The Modern Miss Mason Conference, 1st July: https://www.leahboden.com/conference To a butterfly - William Wordsworth Written in the orcha...

Narration Advice - With Leah Boden

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Wordsworth On Wednesday - Composed On Westminster Bridge

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Book your conference ticket here: https://www.leahboden.com/conference Composed upon Westminster Br...

Wordsworth On Wednesday - My Heart Leaps Up

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Book in to the Modern Miss Mason Conference and/or sign up to The Collective here: https://www.leahboden.com/ My Heart...

Reading Alone Versus Reading Together - With Leah Boden

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ten Ideas For Book Club Questions: Join The Collective: https://www.leahboden.com/the-collective Book Club Questions: 1. What were your initial tho...

Wordsworth On Wednesday - To The Daisy

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To the Daisy by William Wordsworth. With little here to do or see Of things that in the great world be, Daisy! a...

On The Stage And Off: An Actors Life - With Daniel J Carver

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m replaying an awesome interview with actor, Daniel Carver, who will be joining us for the Modern Miss Mason conference on the 1st July 2023...

Wordsworth On Wednesday - Ode, Composed On A May Morning

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While from the purpling east departs The star that led the dawn, Blithe Flora from her couch upstarts, For May is on the lawn. A quickening hope, a fr...

Wordsworth On Wednesday - To My Sister

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no intro this week, sorry! Thankful I’ve pre-recorded lots of these poems as I have no voice today! - Enjoy the poem, Leah x

How To Stay Flexible As A Charlotte Mason Educator - With Leah Boden

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Getting vulnerable over here with my current home educating life! Sign up for The Collective and Coaching here: https://www.leahboden....

Wordsworth On Wednesday - The Small Celandine

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join The Collective here: https://www.leahboden.com/the-collective There is a Flower, the Lesser Celandine, That shrinks, like many more, ...

Wordsworth On Wednesdays - To A Skylark

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To the Skylark BY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH Ethereal minstrel! pilgrim of the sky! Dost thou despise the earth where cares abound? Or, while the wings aspire...

Coffee & Catch Up - With Leah Boden

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Wordsworth On Wednesday - I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud BY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a cr...

How To Revamp Your Nature Study - With Leah Boden

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Top tips for bringing fresh spring energy into your study and exploration of nature. Join The Collective here: https://linktr.ee/leahboden?fbclid=PAAa...

Wordsworth On Wednesday - Lines Written In Early Spring

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Picture Study Within A Charlotte Mason Education - With Leah Boden

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Wordsworth On Wednesday - To The Cuckoo

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Winter’s last push (workshop sale), pay what you can: https://www.paypal.me/LeahBoden?locale.x=en_GB

What Is A Living Book Anyway? - With Leah Boden

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Read more about living books in chapter 6 of Modern Miss Mason. Download the Mason Moments here: https://www.leahboden.com/book

Wordsworth On Wednesday - The Tables Turned

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Tables Turned BY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH Join us over on The Collective: https://www.leahboden.com/the-collective

Ten Tips For Navigating Narration - With Leah Boden

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Read more about narration in chapter 5 of the Modern Miss Mason Book: leahboden.com/book

Wordsworth On Wednesday - Written In March

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Written in March by William Wordsworth Join us over on The Collective: https://www.leahboden.com/the-collective

Where Do I Start With The Charlotte Mason Philosophy? - With Leah Boden

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join The Collective here: https://www.leahboden.com/the-collective Olufunmike’s Substack Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/olufunmike/...

Realistic Tips For Rest - With Leah Boden

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“A change is as good as a holiday!” - today I’m sharing three things I do every weekend. Join The Collective: https://www.leahboden.com/the-coll...

Modern Miss Mason, The Book, One Month On - With Dave & Leah Boden

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Come and join Dave and I as we talk about the impact, comments and favourite moments as Modern Miss Mason was launched into the world over these past ...

Part 2: Numeracy & Literacy Within The Charlotte Mason Philosophy - With Leah Boden

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 2 of a two part series on numeracy and literacy - teaching the philosophy and practice. This recording is taken from a Modern Miss Mason ...

Numeracy & Literacy Within The Charlotte Mason Philosophy Pt.1 - With Leah Boden

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I do start the podcast by referring to it as a “workshop” 😆🤦🏼‍♀️ This is part 1 of a two part series on numeracy and literacy - tea...

Charlotte Mason Meets Waldorf - With Rachel Kovac

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in to this vibrant conversation with mother of 6 and home educator, Rachel Kovac. The Reading Mind Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects...

Book Launch Party 🎉 - With Greta Eskridge & Leah Boden

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Buy the book and join The Collective here: https://www.leahboden.com/the-collective

A Christmas Greeting & A Poem - With Leah Boden

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Advice For December - With Leah Boden

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a wrap - season 6 was fun but we’re taking a break for December for many reasons and we’ll be back in January as we launch the Modern Miss ...

Charlotte Mason In Australia - With Michelle Morrow

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to introduce you to my lovely new friend, Michelle Morrow, from Australia. In this conversation you'll get a fabulous insight into the Ch...

Make Learning Stick - With Dave & Leah Boden

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learning stuff can be VERY hard. We can make it harder on ourselves! How? By not understanding not just what to learn but how we learn. Dave share's s...

OFF THE CUFF - Let’s Talk About The Book

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/leahboden Modern Miss Mason: Discover How Charlotte Mason's Revolutionary Ideas on Home Education Can Change How You and Y...

Charlotte Mason And The Unschooler - With Amy Hughes

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is taken from a live workshop interview with home educator and writer, Amy Hughes @simplelittleamy It's raw and unedited, but it's fan...

Another Way To Learn - With Molly Ashton

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Modern Miss Mason Home Nov/Dec Workshops: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/modern-miss-mason-workshops-1291329 Another Way To Learn - About the book Over...

Why And How To Look At Art - With Russ Ramsey

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Russ is a pastor and author living in Nashville, Tennessee. His books include Rembrandt Is In The Wind (Zondervan, 2022), Struck: One Christian’s Re...

Fighting Fear With Stories - With Jennifer Pepito

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on the podcast today is non other than the amazing, Jennifer Pepito. Jen is a generous hearted, authentic mother of 7 children who has recent...

Shakespeare, Script Writing, And Life On The Stage - With Daniel J Carver

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm in conversation with actor, Daniel Anderson (aka Daniel J Carver - stage name). Daniel recently performed with the RSC and I knew I had to a...

The Beauty Of Botany - With Leif Bersweden

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leif Bersweden is a writer, botanist and science communicator with a face-down, bottom-up approach to watching nature. He grew up in rural Wiltshire w...

Modern Miss Mason Conference 2022 Q&A - Speakers Panel

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Conference Audio Experience here: https://modernmissmason.thinkific.com/courses/modern-miss-mason-conference-2022

An Artist’s Year - With Anna Koska

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Koska is a published author, and freelance illustrator of some 25 years, specialising in fruit, vegetables and the natural world, and to date has...

OFF THE CUFF - Large Family Homeschooling

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Unboxed Course: https://modernmissmason.thinkific.com/courses/unboxed || Use Code: unboxednewbie Leave me an Off The Cuf...

OFF THE CUFF - Living Books

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Unboxed Course: https://modernmissmason.thinkific.com/courses/unboxed || Use Code: unboxednewbie Leave me an Off The...

OFF THE CUFF - Teaching A Child To Read

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Unboxed Course: https://modernmissmason.thinkific.com/courses/unboxed || Use Code: unboxednewbie Leave me an Off...

Worlds Of Wonder: Writing & Illustrating Charlotte Mason's Story - With Lanaya Gore & Twila Farmer

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a bonus episode - I'm chatting to Lanaya Gore and Twila Farmer who have written and illustrated the new biography for children about Charlott...

OFF THE CUFF - The Reluctant Learner

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm working from a listener topic around what to do if children are struggling to engage (or down right refusing). Let's talk about reluctan...

OFF THE CUFF: What is the Charlotte Mason philosophy?

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kicking off a new season of the Modern Miss Mason podcast with "Off the cuff" sessions.  Off the cuff topic, leave your voice message here: https://a...

Ambleside, The Armitt, and Adventures In Archaeology - With Faye Morrissey

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have the privilege of introducing you to Faye Morrissey, the new manager of the The Armitt Museum and Library in Ambleside, Lake District. We ...

The More You Read, The More You Know - With Cindy Rollins

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cindy Rollins is a beloved returning guest of the podcast and today we discuss her reading life, how books have moulded her mothering, and how she’...

Life On The Lake With Boys And Books - With Betsy Jenkins

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's conversation is with the brilliant Betsy Jenkins of @homeschooling_withtheclassics || We discuss all things Charlotte Mason, their life on a l...

Art That Makes The World Go Round - With Lauren Hoffman

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Hoffman (@birdsandbobbles on IG) is the real deal - I know because we’ve drank tea together in Nashville, eaten her cake, and we can talk abo...

Your Place In The Story: A Christmas Poem - With Leah Boden

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A very happy Christmas to you my dear listeners - may you know the closeness of family, clarity of mind for this season, and the joy, love and peace o...

Music: The Poetry Of The Air - With Joel Clarkson

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Let young people study as far as possible under one master until they have received some of this teaching and know its style." Charlotte Mason || I...

When The Poets Speak - With David Bowden

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable wor...

Life Through A Lens - With Nina Constable

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“We are all meant to be naturalists, each in his own degree, and it is inexcusable to live in a world so full of the marvels of plant and animal lif...

Beauty Is My Job - With Tim & Chris Willard

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you don't already know Tim and Chris Willard you are in for a treat! This fabulous pair share grace and beauty through their words and images whils...

A May Morning - With Dave & Leah Boden

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Popping by to say “Hi” with stories of Lake District adventures, the dawn chorus and all things Charlotte Mason (of course 😉). Charlotte Mason ...

Confidence, Connection And The Art Of Slowing Down - With Leslie Martino

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’m so honoured to introduce you to the incredible mother, mentor, educator and encourager, Leslie Martino. Leslie and I chatted over zoom; she was ...

Our Muslim Homeschool - With Dr. Gemma Somauroo

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Somauroo (@ourmuslimhomeschool) is a wife, homeschool mum to 4, award winning blogger, inspirer, encourager, podcaster and top notch homeschool ...

Learning & Living Well - With Alicia Hutchinson

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have another gem for you. Alicia Hutchinson (@overatalicias) and I have been hanging around the homeschool blogosphere and then Instagram for ...

Farming, Writing & Finally Living - With Christine Bailey

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the lovely Christine Bailey and she is a wonderful example of a mother who carefully considers the atmosphere of their home. Christ...

Beauty From Ashes - With Sarah Clarkson

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a perfect example of a beauty seeker, and sharer. Her life and words are a great inspiration to me, and even during this conversati...

A Spacious Place - With Christie Purifoy

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My conversation this week is with the inspiring mother of 4 Christie Purifoy. Christie, amongst many other things, is an author, podcaster and gardene...

Recitation & Memorisation For Delight & Growth - With Serena McCarthy (feat. Paul Sheffield)

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's conversation I’m speaking to returning guest Serena McCarthy (https://instagram.com/the_nature_of_light?igshid=17fg0ywjbdlza). Serena...

Contentment As A Growth Strategy - With Amber O’Neil Johnston

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’ll be hearing from our friend Amber O’Neal Johnston who you’ll remember from season 2. Amber was part of the Podcast Zoom LIVE in Janu...

Creativity, And The Courage To Continue - With Kyle Campbell

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, our guest is Kyle Campbell. Kyle and I had a complete “meet cute” via instagram back in 2017 the night before I left for Franklin, TN, whic...

We’re Back! Introduction to Season 3 and tips for growth with Rachel Kovac

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’m so glad to be back after a long break which included Christmas, New Year and a long, difficult bout of Covid-19 😞 Today I introduce Season 3 ...

Building Community, Inspiring Freedom & Telling Of It - Ainsley Arment

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So honoured today to invite you into this conversation with my friend and founder of the Wild + Free community, Ainsley Arment. Check out the work of ...

Light And Literature - With Cindy Rollins

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Advent! We’re celebrating these simple beginnings with Cindy Rollins and her beautiful book “Hallelujah”, an advent guide using the music...

The Tale Of An Irish Storyteller - With Meghan Elise Bell

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Todays conversation is about poetry and fairy tales with Northern Irish poet and storyteller Meghan Bell. Meghan’s poetry and book are available on ...

A Longing To Learn - With Karen Glass

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It was a absolute delight to interview Karen Glass, such a poignant voice into the Charlotte Mason community and she even brought a favourite poem alo...