Episodes

  • 042 - The 'Yesterdays' and the 'To-morrows'

    042 - The 'Yesterdays' and the 'To-morrows'
    Feb 21 2026
    In a bid to keep her son Robert grounded, Mrs. Fenton launches a Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle in the vibrant town of Centreville. This unique Circle attracts a diverse mix of members—from the maid of a wealthy family and three carefree youths to fashionable society girls and the esteemed Professor Monteith. As we delve into the lives of these Circle members, we witness how their home studies and the lively social interactions at the Chautauqua in New York challenge and transform their beliefs and perspectives. The narrative includes fascinating accounts of actual lectures and events from the summer of 1880, offering a captivating glimpse into the Chautauqua movement of that time. For your enjoyment, the melodies for the songs in chapter 23 are available HERE and HERE, while the tune for the song in chapter 42 can be found HERE. (Summary by TriciaG)
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    25 mins
  • 041 - 'Paul a Servant of God'

    041 - 'Paul a Servant of God'
    Feb 20 2026
    In a bid to keep her son Robert grounded, Mrs. Fenton launches a Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle in the vibrant town of Centreville. This unique Circle attracts a diverse mix of members—from the maid of a wealthy family and three carefree youths to fashionable society girls and the esteemed Professor Monteith. As we delve into the lives of these Circle members, we witness how their home studies and the lively social interactions at the Chautauqua in New York challenge and transform their beliefs and perspectives. The narrative includes fascinating accounts of actual lectures and events from the summer of 1880, offering a captivating glimpse into the Chautauqua movement of that time. For your enjoyment, the melodies for the songs in chapter 23 are available HERE and HERE, while the tune for the song in chapter 42 can be found HERE. (Summary by TriciaG)
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    22 mins
  • 040 - Ablaze

    040 - Ablaze
    Feb 19 2026
    In a bid to keep her son Robert grounded, Mrs. Fenton launches a Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle in the vibrant town of Centreville. This unique Circle attracts a diverse mix of members—from the maid of a wealthy family and three carefree youths to fashionable society girls and the esteemed Professor Monteith. As we delve into the lives of these Circle members, we witness how their home studies and the lively social interactions at the Chautauqua in New York challenge and transform their beliefs and perspectives. The narrative includes fascinating accounts of actual lectures and events from the summer of 1880, offering a captivating glimpse into the Chautauqua movement of that time. For your enjoyment, the melodies for the songs in chapter 23 are available HERE and HERE, while the tune for the song in chapter 42 can be found HERE. (Summary by TriciaG)
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    29 mins
  • 039 - 'The Blind Gropings of Genius'

    039 - 'The Blind Gropings of Genius'
    Feb 18 2026
    In a bid to keep her son Robert grounded, Mrs. Fenton launches a Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle in the vibrant town of Centreville. This unique Circle attracts a diverse mix of members—from the maid of a wealthy family and three carefree youths to fashionable society girls and the esteemed Professor Monteith. As we delve into the lives of these Circle members, we witness how their home studies and the lively social interactions at the Chautauqua in New York challenge and transform their beliefs and perspectives. The narrative includes fascinating accounts of actual lectures and events from the summer of 1880, offering a captivating glimpse into the Chautauqua movement of that time. For your enjoyment, the melodies for the songs in chapter 23 are available HERE and HERE, while the tune for the song in chapter 42 can be found HERE. (Summary by TriciaG)
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    17 mins
  • 038 - Decided

    038 - Decided
    Feb 17 2026
    In a bid to keep her son Robert grounded, Mrs. Fenton launches a Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle in the vibrant town of Centreville. This unique Circle attracts a diverse mix of members—from the maid of a wealthy family and three carefree youths to fashionable society girls and the esteemed Professor Monteith. As we delve into the lives of these Circle members, we witness how their home studies and the lively social interactions at the Chautauqua in New York challenge and transform their beliefs and perspectives. The narrative includes fascinating accounts of actual lectures and events from the summer of 1880, offering a captivating glimpse into the Chautauqua movement of that time. For your enjoyment, the melodies for the songs in chapter 23 are available HERE and HERE, while the tune for the song in chapter 42 can be found HERE. (Summary by TriciaG)
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    16 mins
  • 037 - 'The Fires of Genius'

    037 - 'The Fires of Genius'
    Feb 16 2026
    In a bid to keep her son Robert grounded, Mrs. Fenton launches a Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle in the vibrant town of Centreville. This unique Circle attracts a diverse mix of members—from the maid of a wealthy family and three carefree youths to fashionable society girls and the esteemed Professor Monteith. As we delve into the lives of these Circle members, we witness how their home studies and the lively social interactions at the Chautauqua in New York challenge and transform their beliefs and perspectives. The narrative includes fascinating accounts of actual lectures and events from the summer of 1880, offering a captivating glimpse into the Chautauqua movement of that time. For your enjoyment, the melodies for the songs in chapter 23 are available HERE and HERE, while the tune for the song in chapter 42 can be found HERE. (Summary by TriciaG)
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    18 mins
  • 036 - Co-operation

    036 - Co-operation
    Feb 15 2026
    In a bid to keep her son Robert grounded, Mrs. Fenton launches a Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle in the vibrant town of Centreville. This unique Circle attracts a diverse mix of members—from the maid of a wealthy family and three carefree youths to fashionable society girls and the esteemed Professor Monteith. As we delve into the lives of these Circle members, we witness how their home studies and the lively social interactions at the Chautauqua in New York challenge and transform their beliefs and perspectives. The narrative includes fascinating accounts of actual lectures and events from the summer of 1880, offering a captivating glimpse into the Chautauqua movement of that time. For your enjoyment, the melodies for the songs in chapter 23 are available HERE and HERE, while the tune for the song in chapter 42 can be found HERE. (Summary by TriciaG)
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    22 mins
  • 035 - 'That Is a Fact'

    035 - 'That Is a Fact'
    Feb 14 2026
    In a bid to keep her son Robert grounded, Mrs. Fenton launches a Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle in the vibrant town of Centreville. This unique Circle attracts a diverse mix of members—from the maid of a wealthy family and three carefree youths to fashionable society girls and the esteemed Professor Monteith. As we delve into the lives of these Circle members, we witness how their home studies and the lively social interactions at the Chautauqua in New York challenge and transform their beliefs and perspectives. The narrative includes fascinating accounts of actual lectures and events from the summer of 1880, offering a captivating glimpse into the Chautauqua movement of that time. For your enjoyment, the melodies for the songs in chapter 23 are available HERE and HERE, while the tune for the song in chapter 42 can be found HERE. (Summary by TriciaG)
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    21 mins