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Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for Classical Homeschooling Mamas

Brandy Vencel with Mystie Winckler and Abby Wahl

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Our goal is to cultivate the maximum number of thinking moms we can. This podcast is for classical homeschooling mamas who yearn for something more than just checking boxes and getting it all done. We discuss topics that matter to those of us who believe that educating ourselves through reading widely, thinking deeply, and applying faithfully equips us for the task of educating our children.
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