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The Christian Homemaking Podcast: Simply Convivial with Mystie Winckler

Christian homemakers need encouragement and motivation to stay the course. Homemaking and homeschooling can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. If you’re a Christian mom longing for a well-ordered home, a peaceful homeschool, and a joyful heart—without the stress or burnout—you’re in the right place. Moms can be productive and peaceful when grounded in Scriptural truth. I’m Mystie Winckler, homeschooling mom of five, founder of Simply Convivial, and your guide to managing both home and heart with faith and focus. Here, we talk about biblical homemaking, sustainable homeschooling, and cheerful productivity—all through the le...

How to gamify chores for you and your family (with Leisa Moulton)

12 mins; June 20, 2023

Fixing Mom-Brain by Closing Open Loops

16 mins; June 17, 2023

When you feel guilty for resting (with Stefani Mons)

15 mins; June 17, 2023

Hospitality Tips with Bess Hawthorne

20 mins; June 08, 2023

Dealing with Perfectionism with Bess Hawthorne

10 mins; June 02, 2023

How to go from scattered to reliable, with Dallas Nachtigall

13 mins; May 09, 2023

What to do when you're irritable, with Dallas Nachtigall

13 mins; May 01, 2023

Choosing Joy, with Katie Westenberg

17 mins; April 26, 2023

Ack! There's never enough time! with Katie Westenberg

14 mins; April 24, 2023

What is women's work?

18 mins; April 22, 2023

Don't homeschool for the camera

12 mins; April 21, 2023

How to get a grip on your thoughts, with Laney Homan

10 mins; April 21, 2023

Even if you're a naturally messy person, you can learn to love cleaning!

16 mins; March 24, 2023

To all the scattered moms, from Laney Homan

14 mins; March 21, 2023

Recovering from Overwhelm, with Sarah Beals

10 mins; February 10, 2023

What to do when your house is a wreck

13 mins; February 10, 2023

How to declutter other people's stuff

21 mins; February 01, 2023

How to get better at keeping house

12 mins; February 01, 2023

Time management for the highly distractible mom, with Ashley Weaver

14 mins; February 01, 2023

Managing Mom-Life with ADHD with Ashley Weaver

12 mins; February 01, 2023

How to stop feeling scattered & pulled in too many directions

12 mins; January 19, 2023

The Most Important Tool for Organizing Your Attitude, with Bethany Barendregt

18 mins; January 17, 2023

What is a home routine? Why are they so hard?

13 mins; January 14, 2023

When Life Feels Upside Down, with Bethany Barendregt

15 mins; January 09, 2023

The mind-blowing secret for sticking with your goals

9 mins; January 06, 2023

Overcoming Depression, with Karen Head

25 mins; January 02, 2023

The first thing to declutter is your attitude

15 mins; December 31, 2022

Depressed, Stuck in Bed, & Fearful, with Karen Head

22 mins; December 27, 2022

Ask your husband what he thinks about your homemaking (with Gemma M)

25 mins; December 20, 2022

A total life makeover begins with small steps - with Gracie Madgwick

20 mins; December 13, 2022

When your kids are bored on school break

20 mins; December 08, 2022

3 Basic Planning Pieces that Beat Stress - with Clarissa Ramsey

18 mins; December 05, 2022

Discouraged? Procrastinating? Find a homemaking mentor to help you get started!

13 mins; December 02, 2022

A Total Home Life Makeover - with Pastor's wife Naomi Marks

19 mins; December 02, 2022

Notice what works and then iterate for progress

12 mins; November 25, 2022

Housework is a team effort - build your dream team

13 mins; November 16, 2022

Powerful day job vs. cooking & snot - balancing priorities with Joy Pullmann

18 mins; November 14, 2022

The ministry of feeding people, with Jamie Erickson

14 mins; November 07, 2022

What to do when you feel scattered and crazy

11 mins; November 02, 2022

Managing life bravely, with Jamie Erickson

12 mins; November 01, 2022

Fixing Mom Burnout - you don't have to be burnt out!

17 mins; October 31, 2022

Planning tips & tricks with Mackenzie Koppa

16 mins; October 31, 2022

5 ways to be more realistic when you plan

13 mins; October 19, 2022

Managing home & life as a single mom - with Mackenzie Koppa

15 mins; October 19, 2022

Getting your homeschool day started

12 mins; October 16, 2022

Practical Family Menu Planning with DeeDee & Ximena, the Chips & Salsa Ladies

17 mins; October 10, 2022

Irritation Busters for Moms with DeeDee & Ximena, the Chips & Salsa Ladies

21 mins; October 03, 2022

What if you only had three things to do a day?

18 mins; September 26, 2022

Finding peace at home - with Durenda Wilson

12 mins; September 26, 2022

Be unhurried, not overwhelmed - with Durenda Wilson

17 mins; September 20, 2022

Start Monday Strong by Taking Sunday Off

9 mins; September 15, 2022

How to get out of a mental loop & really think things through

14 mins; September 14, 2022

Avoid escapist planning!

14 mins; September 13, 2022

Your plan & routines have to adapt - wisdom from Amy Roberts of Raising Arrows

13 mins; September 13, 2022

Finding margin in your day as a homeschool mom - with Amy Roberts

14 mins; September 06, 2022

Juggling life as a mom and missionary - with Sarah Furrow!

10 mins; August 16, 2022

When You Need to Walk Away

10 mins; August 11, 2022

How to maximize your time and energy as a working mom - with Molly Nickles!

16 mins; August 08, 2022

How to be happy as a mom

8 mins; August 04, 2022

How to be happy as a mom

8 mins; August 03, 2022

A homeschooling, working - happy! - mom tells all (with Molly Nickles!)

16 mins; August 02, 2022

Grocery Shopping Tips with Betsy Farquhar

15 mins; July 28, 2022

Got homeschool logistics?

4 mins; July 26, 2022

What plans are really for - with Betsy Farquhar

10 mins; July 26, 2022

How can I enjoy laundry, the never-ending chore?

11 mins; July 21, 2022

3 ways to overcome discouragement - with Amanda Sewell

12 mins; July 13, 2022

Dear mom who feels discouraged - with Amanda Sewell

12 mins; July 07, 2022

Is your planner working or frustrating? 3 things to make your planner useful

12 mins; July 06, 2022

Productivity advice for women: fruit not widgets

15 mins; June 30, 2022

Your mindset matters - tips with Melissa Cummings

13 mins; June 30, 2022

Dear mom who is always tired - with Melissa Cummings

18 mins; June 30, 2022

Tips for Organizing Mom Life - with Lynna Sutherland!

13 mins; June 14, 2022

Overcome overwhelm as a large family mom - with Lynna Sutherland!

18 mins; June 09, 2022

The 3 Mindset Hacks Every Mom Needs

17 mins; June 07, 2022

A framework to change your perspective (with Lauren Scott!)

10 mins; May 31, 2022

Why should I make my bed?!

12 mins; May 26, 2022

When life feels heavy and overwhelming - with Lauren Scott

11 mins; May 25, 2022

Build community, accountability, and motivation for moms

10 mins; May 19, 2022

Make a better minimum viable plan - Pam Barnhill's planning tips

9 mins; May 16, 2022

Create your own housework framework (3 steps)

11 mins; May 13, 2022

How to be more consistent with Pam Barnhill

8 mins; May 10, 2022

3 Ways to Make Hospitality a Habit

12 mins; May 04, 2022

Moms managing time better (with Virginia Lee Rogers)

11 mins; May 02, 2022

How to juggle homeschooling and housework

11 mins; April 28, 2022

When your kids irritate you - with Virginia Lee Rogers

13 mins; April 25, 2022

3 things to do when homemaking is hard

14 mins; April 20, 2022

Stop using your head like a briefcase (with Leisa Moulton)

7 mins; April 18, 2022

How to classically homeschool multiple students

26 mins; April 13, 2022

What to do when you feel overwhelmed - with Leisa Moulton

10 mins; April 11, 2022

Building better habits at home

17 mins; April 09, 2022

Scripture Memory Tips with Amy Sloan

12 mins; April 04, 2022

Get Organized #5: Planning without wasting time or feeling like a failure

29 mins; April 01, 2022

Get Organized #4: Put your attitude in order

32 mins; March 31, 2022

Dealing with perfectionism with Amy Sloan

12 mins; March 31, 2022

Get Organized #3: A planner that isn't clunky, that works - even when messy

35 mins; March 30, 2022

Get Organized #2: Organizing Spaces Effectively

32 mins; March 29, 2022

Get Organized: Why organization never sticks

29 mins; March 28, 2022

Create an island of sanity.

9 mins; March 23, 2022

Abby Wahl's best kitchen hacks

13 mins; March 21, 2022

Dear Mom who doesn't stick to her plans - with Abby Wahl

10 mins; March 19, 2022

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