The Christian Homemaking Podcast: Simply Convivial with Mystie Winckler

Join Organize October: simplyconvivial.com/october -- Your calendar is the most important part of your planner. If you’ve ever felt like your family is constantly scrambling, missing appointments, or double-booking activities, this episode will help you fix that. Mystie Winckler shares the five simple calendar rules that make home life flow smoothly—without adding more to your plate. These habits...

Join the challenge: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/october | A family calendar isn’t optional—it’s essential. Without one, everything feels scattered. With one, you can finally see the big picture and stop running behind. In this 30-minute live episode, I’ll walk you through why every mom needs a working calendar, how to set it up so it actually helps, and the common mistakes that make calendars...

Start Organize October: simplyconvivial.com/october - Choosing a planner doesn’t have to waste your time. Should you go digital, paper, or both? In this episode of Simply Convivial, I walk through the pros and cons of each option—digital planners, paper planners, and combo systems—so you can quickly choose what works best for you and move forward. We’ll look at: Why digital planners are convenient...

ConvivialCircle.com | Do you feel like planners never work for you? You’ve bought the pretty notebooks, filled in the spreads, maybe even added stickers—but by Thursday, the whole thing has fallen apart. In this workshop, I share The Four Part Planner Method —a simple, realistic framework that helps moms use a planner without burnout or perfectionism. This isn’t about buying the “perfect” planner....

simplyconvivial.com/planner - Every mom really does need a planner! Do you ever wonder if using a planner is worth the effort? As a busy mom juggling kids, meals, errands, and responsibilities, it can feel easier to just “wing it.” But flying by the seat of your pants is exactly what leads to stress and overwhelm. In this episode of Simply Convivial, I’m sharing 3 reasons why a planner is essentia...

simplyconvivial.com/planner - Perfectionism is ruining your planner. Here’s how to stop it. Are you spending more time setting up your planner than actually using it? Do coffee drips, toddler scribbles, or a misspelled word make you want to start over from scratch? Or do you avoid using your planner until it feels “complete”? Those are all perfectionism traps—and they’re why your planner isn’t wor...

4-Part Planner Method: simplyconvivial.com/planner |  Are you craving an organized mom life but feel like every planner you try just doesn’t stick? You’re not alone. Most planner struggles aren’t about the product—it’s about missing key habits and mindset shifts. In this episode of Simply Convivial, I share 3 common planner mistakes that keep moms from making progress and simple ways to fix them....

Free workshop: simplyconvivial.com/planner | Why your planner isn’t working (and how to fix it) How many planners have you bought, only to find they just don’t work for your life as a mom? You set them up, fill them out, and then they gather dust—or worse, make you feel more overwhelmed. In this episode of Simply Convivial, I’m sharing 3 reasons your planner might not be working and what you can d...

Free Planner Workshop: simplyconvivial.com/planner | Are you tired of buying planners that end up half-filled, abandoned, or stuffed in a drawer by March? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Simply Convivial Podcast, I talk with Gracie—a homeschooling mom of nine who has learned how to make her planner work with her busy, interrupted days. She shares the simple systems she’s landed on after l...

👉 Join me for the free 4-Part Planner Method Workshop happening September 29th: simplyconvivial.com/planner | Are you actually lazy—or just tired, overwhelmed, or in need of rest? Christian homemakers and stay-at-home moms wrestle with this question all the time. In this episode, I dig into what laziness really is (yes, the Bible talks about it!) and how we can repent of it and move forward with...

Free housecleaning guide: simplyconvivial.com/clean  Messy house? It's not chaos. That metaphor destroys your perspective and keeps you stuck before you even start. Your home is not evidence of failure—it’s evidence of life, growth, and productivity. In this episode of Simply Convivial, I unpack why our metaphors matter, how to reframe mess as fruitfulness, and what it looks like to tend your home...

Take my free homeschool audit: https://simplyconvivial.com/audit Homeschooling is more than finishing the curriculum—it’s about discipleship, joy, and remembering your why. In this Simply Convivial podcast episode, I talk with Convivial Circle member and homeschool mom of four, Clarissa Ramsey, about her journey from skeptic to joyful homeschooler. We discuss: ✅ The flexibility and freedom of hom...

Mystie Winckler speaks with Abbie Halberstadt about her new book 'You Bet Your Stretch Marks'. Abbie shares her insights into her trilogy on motherhood, emphasizing the importance of viewing motherhood through the lens of purpose and faith rather than cultural validations. She discusses the challenges and rewards of raising children, practical tips for daily life, and encourages moms to find fulfi...

During the workshop, we’ll walk through: 1️⃣ Rethinking consistency so our expectations fits real life 2️⃣ Starting strong with simple anchor routines that set the tone 3️⃣ Iterating weekly without guilt or burnout News flash: You're not going to nail the perfect schedule the first day or even the first week. But you can make consistent, steady progress and love your homeschool rhythms. Looking fo...

Free homeschool routines workshop: https://simplyconvivial.com/refresh - Need a homeschool makeover? Want to breathe new life into your homeschool routine?  You don't need better tips and tricks. You need more gratitude in your day! Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community...

FREE Homeschool Habits Workshop FRIDAY - simplyconvivial.com/refresh Are you struggling to find joy in your homeschooling journey? You're not alone! Many homeschooling parents feel overwhelmed and burnt out, but what if happiness is hiding in plain sight? In this video, we'll explore how adopting a growth mindset and cultivating positive homeschool habits can transform your homeschooling experienc...

Free homeschool tips workshop! simplyconvivial.com/refresh Are you considering homeschooling your child from elementary school to high school, but wondering what the differences are between the two? In this video, we'll dive into the world of homeschooling and explore the distinct challenges and opportunities that come with homeschooling at the high school level. From curriculum choices to sociali...

Free Homeschool Routines Workshop: simplyconvivial.com/refresh - Get homeschooling tips that make a big difference in the atmosphere of your home! Audit Your Homeschool: simplyconvivial.com/audit Build connection and joy into your homeschool days with these simple, meaningful habits. In this playlist, we’ll explore practical ways Christian homeschool moms can strengthen relationships, foster a pea...

Is your home a tool or a trophy? Mystie Winckler shares a personal, powerful episode reframing what it really means to be a “good homemaker.” This isn’t about shiny sinks or minimalist aesthetics. It’s about dominion, discipleship, and the truth that homemaking shapes the people in your home—bodies and souls alike. With honesty and conviction, Mystie dismantles the cultural lies that turn homemaki...

Summer is a season of sunshine, energy—and opportunity. Here's how to use the natural rhythm of summer to build flexible routines, cultivate cheerful productivity, and grow in self-control. Drawing from her own homemaking experience and the principles inside her Sweep and Smile course, Mystie challenges the factory-model ideal of consistency and perfection and replaces it with a more faithful—and...

As a Christian homemaker, you already know your work matters—but when your thoughts spiral into frustration, martyrdom, or apathy, it's easy to forget. Get the full replay of this workshop at https://library.simplyconvivial.com If you're constantly overwhelmed by the undone tasks, the unending noise, the mental ping-pong of motherhood, this is for you. If you believe everything you think without e...

Brain dump guide: https://simplyconvivial.com/braindump | When life shifted, Lynsie's homemaking systems crumbled—and so did her attitude. She shares what helped her reframe the work and embrace her home again with cheerful responsibility. If you've ever struggled with resentment over daily tasks, you need this reminder of what faithful homemaking really looks like. What do you do when your homema...

Does rest feel impossible in your busy life? Eryn Lynum joins me again for part two of our conversation about biblical rest—and how nature models it beautifully. In this episode of the Simply Convivial Podcast, we explore what God teaches us through perennials, adrenal failure, and the Israelites in the wilderness. Eryn shares how her chronic illness as a teen forced her to build rest into her lif...

Rest is not a reward for getting everything done—it's a rhythm God designed us to live by. In this episode of the Simply Convivial Podcast, I talk with author and naturalist Eryn Lynum, whose new book The Nature of Rest invites us to rethink what real, God-honoring rest looks like. Eryn shares a surprising lesson from hummingbirds—yes, hummingbirds!—and how their built-in rhythms of torpor illustr...

FREE Brain Dump Guide: https://simplyconvivial.com/braindump | When the pressure is high—kids are melting down, dinner’s half-cooked, and bedtime looms—it’s easy to feel like your brain is short-circuiting. In this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, I talk with Lainey Lee, a ranching mom of four and Convivial Circle member, about how brain dumping helped her move past perfectionism an...