What does it mean to be truly fruitful and fearless in homemaking? 🤔 In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Sparks, host of the Fruitful and Fearless podcast, to explore how we can cultivate genuine productivity in the home without falling into the trap of hustle culture or unrealistic expectations. 🔹 What does true fruitfulness look like in homemaking? 🔹 How can we organize our homes for service rather than aesthetics? 🔹 Why is it important to embrace the purpose behind both beauty and ord...
Mar 11, 2025•10 min•Ep 154•Transcript available on Metacast Upcoming masterclass: vocationvision.com -- How do we balance all our roles without feeling overwhelmed? In this episode, Kaitie Neely shares how defining and prioritizing her vocations has brought clarity and peace to her daily life. From homeschooling and homemaking to starting a new business, Kaitie discusses practical ways to manage responsibilities, stay organized, and avoid distraction. Kaitie is a sleep consultant who will help you figure out a sleep training routine that works with your ...
Mar 04, 2025•13 min•Ep 152•Transcript available on Metacast Simplifying Meal Planning with a Realistic Pantry Strategy 🔗 eCourse: https://simplyconvivialshop.com/simplifiedpantry/ 🔗 Free Templates: https://simplyconvivial.com/pantry/ Wishful thinking grocery shopping leads to wasted food, cluttered pantries, and unnecessary stress. In this episode, Katie shares how Simplified Pantry helped her shift from idealistic meal plans to realistic, nourishing meals her family actually eats. She talks about repentance in homemaking, the importance of humility, h...
Feb 27, 2025•14 min•Ep 153•Transcript available on Metacast Feeding a family well can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode, Chandice shares how to simplify nutrition with a biblical, creation-based approach to eating. She discusses practical ways to choose whole, nourishing foods, balance blood sugar, and create family-friendly meals on a budget. Learn how meal formulas, batch cooking, and smart grocery shopping can bring order and simplicity to your kitchen. ➡️ Watch now for simple, sustainable ways to nourish your f...
Feb 18, 2025•17 min•Ep 151•Transcript available on Metacast Free meal planning templates: https://simplyconvivial.com/pantry Feeding a large family while balancing homeschooling, projects, and a budget can feel overwhelming. Do you spend all day cooking or opt for convenience and spend more money? There’s a better way! In this video, we’re talking about simple meal planning strategies that save time, reduce stress, and keep your family well-fed—without breaking the bank. Find Jessica here: https://goodcheapeats.com/ Access her free resource library: http...
Feb 15, 2025•10 min•Ep 150•Transcript available on Metacast Jessica Fisher, cookbook author and food writer at Good Cheap Eats, shares practical and creative ways to cut grocery costs while still enjoying quality meals. From shopping your pantry to building relationships with your local butcher, Jessica offers real-world strategies to make your grocery budget stretch further—without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. Find Jessica here: https://goodcheapeats.com/ Access her free resource library: https://goodcheapeats.com/subscribe/ ➡️ Discover simple ways ...
Feb 13, 2025•9 min•Ep 149•Transcript available on Metacast Free course module: https://simplyconvivial.com/story - Rachael Younger shares her journey of learning to trust God through the challenges of being sidelined by tendinitis. In this heartfelt conversation, she opens up about confronting pride, embracing humility, and finding grace in a season of unexpected limitations. Listen as Rachael and Mystie discuss how God uses trials to refine us, redirect our focus, and teach us to rest in His sovereignty. ➡️ Join the conversation and discover how to gro...
Jan 28, 2025•22 min•Ep 148•Transcript available on Metacast In the second half of Mystie Winckler’s interview with Tilly Dillehay, they explore how our homes can become spiritual outposts and places of transformation. Tilly shares her testimony of how hospitality and the atmosphere of a godly home led to her own conversion, emphasizing the eternal significance of our homemaking efforts. They also discuss practical topics like the power of gratitude, the necessity of confession, and how cultivating small, daily habits can make your home a place of spiritu...
Jan 21, 2025•18 min•Ep 146•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, Mystie Winckler sits down with author Tilly Dillehay to discuss her latest book, My Dear Hemlock. Inspired by C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters, Tilly’s book explores women’s unique temptations through the lens of fictionalized letters between tempters. Get Tilly's latest book: https://canonpress.com/products/my-dear-hemlock Together, they dive into the inspiration behind the project, the creative process of turning nonfiction insights int...
Jan 14, 2025•13 min•Ep 144•Transcript available on Metacast Take my course The Art of Homeschooling: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling/ Are you navigating the challenges of homeschooling during the middle school years? In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative period of adolescence—those years between 11 and 13 that can feel like a whirlwind of emotions, growth, and shifting dynamics. Homeschooling isn’t just about academics; it’s about shepherding your children through critical developmental phases. From the early days of...
Jan 09, 2025•19 min•Ep 145•Transcript available on Metacast Discover how the principle of iteration can bring clarity and flexibility to homemaking, hospitality, and family routines in this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast. Mairin, a homeschool mom of seven, shares her journey from military life to building a rooted family culture and how she’s learned to adapt and thrive in the midst of change. This conversation offers practical tips for implementing a weekly review, simplifying meal prep, preparing for hospitality, and balancing the deman...
Dec 31, 2024•19 min•Ep 142•Transcript available on Metacast Rachel Alaia, a member of the Convivial Circle, shares her heart for gospel-centered hospitality. As a bilingual, newly born-again Christian, Rachel lives with her family on a big ranch in the coastal mountains of Mexico, where she's restoring a classic hacienda and embracing her calling to serve her family and community. Join us as we discuss: 🌟 Redefining hospitality: Moving beyond perfectionism to glorify God. 🌟 The power of small, faithful steps in homemaking and ministry. 🌟 Trusting God’...
Dec 24, 2024•20 min•Ep 143•Transcript available on Metacast Amie shares her inspiring journey from being a daydream planner stuck in perfectionism to becoming a doer who embraces progress over perfection. Join us for Community Coaching: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/socc In this episode, Mystie Winckler sits down with Amie Garner, a wife, homeschool mom of 5, and long-time member of Convivial Circle. Amie shares her inspiring journey from being a daydream planner stuck in perfectionism to becoming a doer who embraces progress over perfection. Together...
Dec 17, 2024•18 min•Ep 141•Transcript available on Metacast Rachel Bozarth highlights the power of the weekly review for busy moms. Join Community Coaching: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/socc A weekly review prevents things from falling through the cracks, enables realistic planning, and builds margin for priorities. Start small by reviewing your calendar, listing weekly priorities, and practicing consistently. Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homema...
Dec 10, 2024•19 min•Ep 140•Transcript available on Metacast Discover how Erika overcame homemaking overwhelm, perfectionism, and clutter with simple strategies like timers, brain dumps, and community support through Convivial Circle. https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/socc/ 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 of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe...
Dec 03, 2024•22 min•Ep 114•Transcript available on Metacast Learn from older Christian women who are still learning to be better homemakers even as empty-nesters. Join us! https://convivialcircle.com With over 40 years of homemaking experience, Judy shares her journey of managing her home after her children have grown. She discusses how she continued to improve her homemaking skills and the challenges of staying organized. The conversation touches on the importance of a supportive community like Convivial Circle and how embracing flexibility and gratitud...
Nov 25, 2024•21 min•Ep 123•Transcript available on Metacast Move from chaos to joyful home management! FREE Attitude Alignment Guide: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/attitude/ Stacey shares her journey of moving into a fixer-upper, balancing life as a homeschooling mom, and transforming her attitude towards housework. They discuss practical tips such as using alignment cards, setting priorities, embracing daily Bible reading, and implementing 10-minute cleaning sessions. Stacey also emphasizes the importance of finding contentment and the impact of attit...
Nov 18, 2024•16 min•Ep 122•Transcript available on Metacast Discover homemaking tips, faith-based organization, & routines for managing family life. Overcome overwhelm with simple, joyful strategies! Enroll today: https://convivialcircle.com In this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, a seasoned homemaker and mother , Cassy Satterfield, shares her journey from overwhelming burnout to finding peace and purpose in her daily routines. She discusses her initial struggles managing family life and homeschooling, especially after a health diagno...
Nov 12, 2024•18 min•Ep 139•Transcript available on Metacast Women need to have friends to chat with. If we can cut through feminist lies and envious striving, we can have conversations with friends and with our husbands that lead to wisdom 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 of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement! 📖 Ge...
Nov 09, 2024•18 min•Ep 132•Transcript available on Metacast Followup with the Joy Reset Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/joy-reset Understand the importance of defining room purposes and how small steps impact household harmony. Discover how a mother's attitude influences family well-being and practical steps for personal and household improvement. This episode also explores organizing attitudes, emphasizing their role in glorifying and enjoying God. Find out how repentance and action can transform default attitudes and foster a healthy emotional...
Oct 28, 2024•42 min•Ep 138•Transcript available on Metacast Joy Reset Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/joy-reset 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 of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement! 📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done https://www.simplifiedorganization.com 🏆 E...
Oct 21, 2024•34 min•Ep 136•Transcript available on Metacast Sign up for the free challenge - https://simplyconvivial.com/october/ - Get momentum by joining hundreds of other women in weekly action – with many opportunities for prizes! Every Monday we’ll kick off with a new checklist and a YouTube live mini workshop on that week’s area of focus. Every day you’ll get a quick-hit reminder email, helping you break down the weekly checklist and stay on target. The email will link to a daily podcast and the weekly blog post. Every weekend a new prize opportuni...
Oct 14, 2024•36 min•Ep 135•Transcript available on Metacast Start the FREE challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/october The living room is aptly named. It is a room for living, not for showing off. In the living room we read, talk, and form connections with one another and friends. We study, work, and relax. The living room is for conversations and cuddles. If a living room is where we live together and relax, we have to adjust our approach accordingly. If we put time in cleaning, organizing, and decorating, the point of that effort isn’t to turn it in...
Oct 07, 2024•45 min•Ep 134•Transcript available on Metacast Take the challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/october Join Mystie Winckler as she launches the Organize October challenge, a month-long initiative created to help Christian stay-at-home moms improve their homes and attitudes. In this first episode, Mystie discusses the purpose behind the challenge, the weekly YouTube lives, and the daily tasks involved. This week's focus is on organizing and optimizing your kitchen with a brain dump, baby steps, and iteration methods. Mystie emphasizes the imp...
Sep 30, 2024•43 min•Ep 133•Transcript available on Metacast Join the free homemaking challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/october This October, we will move through the house week by week, rethinking our attitude and approach in each area, while also tackling the actual space. My goal for October is to initiate tangible and meaningful baby-step organization tasks that will truly make a difference in your home. Sign up at simplyconvivial.com/october to get each checklist and the chance to enter the giveaways. Subscribe to my YouTube channel, Simplified ...
Sep 25, 2024•4 min•Ep 131•Transcript available on Metacast Build friendships around homemaking: https://simplifiedorganization.com True Friendship and Homemaking: Insights from Anne of Green Gables Mystie Winckler, Karen Head, Adelaide Garner, and Kate Myers discuss the true essence of friendship, using examples from C.S. Lewis and 'Anne of Green Gables.' They explore how intellectual alignment and shared ideals form deeper connections. Discover practical steps for homemakers to cultivate meaningful, long-lasting friendships. The episode offers insight ...
Sep 24, 2024•19 min•Ep 130•Transcript available on Metacast Help your friends talk homemaking: https://simplifiedorganization.com Unpacking Friendship: Insights from C.S. Lewis's 'The Four Loves' – Part 2 In this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast, Mystie Winckler and her guests, Karen Head, Adelaide Garner, and Kate Myers, delve deeper into the concept of friendship as depicted in C. S. Lewis's book, 'The Four Loves.' They explore the distinction between true friendships and general acquaintances, discussing the unique spiritual depth and co...
Sep 19, 2024•20 min•Ep 128•Transcript available on Metacast Start a local group: https://simplifiedorganization.com Mystie Winckler, Kate Myers, Karen Head, and Adelaide Garner discuss CS Lewis' Four Loves and the best ways for women to make and maintain friendships. The Four Loves: https://amzn.to/3MFFa71 Building Meaningful Friendships: Insights from C.S. Lewis’s 'The Four Loves' In this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast, Mystie Winckler, Karen Head, Adelaide Garner, and Kate Myers discuss the importance of community and friendship through...
Sep 12, 2024•16 min•Ep 129•Transcript available on Metacast Start a local group! https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/local-group/ Meghan Jackson has started a local homemaking study group. She shares her group's dynamics, initial ice-breaking activities, and the profound impact on their attitudes towards homemaking. Moms in the study report significant positive changes, including improved family interactions and overcoming perfectionism. You can do the same in your local area! 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:21 Starting the Study Group 02:18 ...
Sep 03, 2024•17 min•Ep 127•Transcript available on Metacast https://simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling Maximize Your Homeschooling Hours: Tips for Focus and Success Devote specific hours, called sacred school hours, to focus solely on school work. Parents should minimize distractions, such as household chores and social media, during these hours. The emphasis is on being present and available to support children's learning in an environment filled with potential distractions. Our best homeschool accountability advice - Build in frequent check-ins (...
Aug 27, 2024•21 min•Ep 126•Transcript available on Metacast 
