Junto: Classic Book Discussions!
Welcome to the Junto Club! Join Angelica, Esther, and Adalyn as they journey through the world of literature and reading. With lots of laughs, deep conversations, and the occasional tangent, they conquer the world—the world of reading, that is. Ready to join the Club?
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Episodes
30 episodes
The Creepiest Part of Greek Mythology: Prophecies and the Underworld
Today we’re taking a ferry ALLLL the way down to the Underworld. Join us as we discuss the supernatural, life after death, and creepy prophecy—perfect for the month of October! So put your coins under your tongue, pay the ferry man, and ...
If Mike Tirico Called Roman Sports: History's Wildest Play-by-Play
Ever wondered what the HYPED ancient sports looked like? Look no further than the Aeneid Book 5. Join our listen to here our fun laughter and excitement as we join ancient ship racing, boxing, footraces, and archery. Soooo &...
How to know it’s NOT love: Dido’s obsession and Aeneas’ abandonment
Our world is surrounded by problems in romantic relationships. We are probably apt to think that this is just a problem with our culture and society. WE. ARE. WRONG. Virgil was talking about problematic love lives 2000+ years...
Virgil thought he could "Make Troy Great Again" 😭 (Aeneid Book 3)
Join us as we dive into Book 3 of the Aeneid, where Aeneas faces bleeding bushes, twisted prophecies, and crazy island adventures as he retraces the steps of Odysseus.
What Happened BEFORE The Odyssey? (The Night Troy Fell: Aeneid Book 2)
Before Odysseus took 10 years to sail home in The Odyssey, Troy had to fall. Here is the frontlines story of that night from Virgil’s Aeneid. Join this discussion between Angelica, Esther and Adalyn of Book 2 of Virgil's Aeneid.
The Iliad & Odyssey were just episodes 1 & 2. The Aeneid overshadows them both.
So you think the Odyssey is the gold standard of ancient classics? Think again. You’ve been missing out on the ultimate masterpiece. Virgil’s Aeneid doesn't just rival Homer—it leaves the Odyssey in the dust.
Why are YA Novels an UTTER DISAPPOINTMENT now?
Are you tired of shallow romances and stories with no hero? Well, we are too!Adalyn (age 15) is so passionate on that topic, so Esther (age 14) and Angelica (Esther's mom) let her vent and threw in our 2 cents in this episode. ...
The Dark Side of Regency England (Why Wilberforce Had to Fight It)
We read "Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery" by Eric Metaxas—and it completely unmasked the reality of the Regency Era! In this episode, we dive into the intense struggles of the abolition movement in Engl...
Are you actually the toxic one in your own story? (Till We Have Faces Book 2 Ch3-4)
Join us for our final discussion on Till We Have Faces for chapters three and four of book two! We part this book with topics like modern toxicity culture, why religious art doesn’t feel like the real deal, and how Christ is the ...
The Twisted Myth of Cupid and Psyche (Till We Have Faces Book 2 Ch 1-2)
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The Dark Side of "Identity-Work" They Don't Tell You | Till We Have Faces Ch 20–21
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Who Am I Actually? Why We Hide Who We Are (Till We Have Faces Ch. 18-19)
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"It's a shame you weren't born a man"??? True Feminine Energy (Till We Have Faces Ch. 15-17)
This week Adalyn (age 15) and Esther (age 14) and I tackle Orual’s emotional "damming" and the symbolism of her veil. Then we dive deep into the difficult conversation on biblical masculinity, femininity, and what it means to be a truly self-sa...
Love, Belief, and Murder in Till We Have Faces (Ch. 12-14)
Hey everyone! Welcome back to The Junto Podcast, where we dive deep into the pages of classic literature.I’m your host, Angelica, and I am beyond excited to share this week's episode with you—honestly, it is my absolute favorite d...
The Greater Reality: Till We Have Faces, Ch9-11
Join this discussion I had with Esther (14) and Adalyn (15) of C. S. Lewis' book Till We Have Faces. He's a master at showing us the greater reality through fiction!!Next up, Chapters 12, 13, & 14.
The Longing for Beauty: Till we have Faces Ch 7-8
Welcome back to the Podcast of the Junto Club! I’m excited to share this conversation with you about the book Till we have Faces by C. S. Lewis. I’m talking about chapters 5 & 6 with Adalyn and Esther, and through this conversation I can li...
Accursed or chosen? Ch 5-6 Till We Have Faces
I discuss/argue about chapters 5 & 6 of Till We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis. These characters are interesting and hit us in different ways! Let us know what you think! Next up, Chapters 7 & 8.
Why Perspective Changes Everything: Till we have Faces Ch 3-4
Chapters 3-4: Till We Have FacesWelcome back to the show! Today, Esther (age 14), Adalyn (age 15) and myself are diving into Chapters 3 and 4 of C.S. Lewis’s Till We Have Faces, and honestly, this is where...
This Classic will get you ADDICTED to reading! We discuss Chapter 1-2 of Till We Have Faces
Welcome back to the show! If you have ever wanted to read the classics but felt intimidated by where to start, you are in the right place.I’m your host, Angelica Cable, a homeschool mom of 3 with a deep passion for literature. Tod...
Debating the ending and LOVIN' it! Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Part 7 (Homeschool High School)
Join our latest homeschool Charlotte Mason high school English class as we continue our poetry reading series, finishing the "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." We explore how to read this classic through a Christian lens, finishing up a great s...
DISCUSSING books is the point of READING them!! (The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Part 6)
Join my Charlotte Mason High School class with Adalyn (age 15) and Esther (age 14) as we have a fun discussion on "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," Part 6 by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Classic literature was WRITTEN to be discussed. If you want ...
Working through confusion (Homeschool High School) Part 5: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Join our Charlotte Mason homeschool highschool class for a discussion on Part 5 of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." We are bewildered by this section; but that's all part of the fun. If you can enjoy entering i...
Poetry Isn't Boring—Schools Just Teach It Wrong: Rime of the Ancient Mariner Part 4
If your experience with poetry has been dry and tedious, this is the podcast for you. Join our homeschool class as we continue our series on "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," discussing Part 4 of the poem by Samuel Coleridge. We aim to make po...
Deep Discussions in High School (Homeschooling Teens) Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Part 3
How do you have meaty discussions with your teenagers? Discussions forge the deep relationships we want with our kids, and solidify deep growth in their character. If you don't expect valuable insights to come out of the mouth of your children,...
Learn to love poetry! Part 2: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Years ago I couldn't handle a poem that wasn't written for kids, but I've grown-- and you can to! My goal is to help moms who dream of meaty high school discussions, but feel lost in the world of upper-level classes. If you invest ...