Simply Convivial: Biblical Homemaking, Homeschooling & Mom Life—Without Burnout

Mystie Winckler
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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 lens of organizing your attitude and embracing your God-given calling. In each episode, you’ll find practical homemaking systems, homeschooling strategies, and mindset shifts that will help you manage your home without perfectionism or frustration. We’ll tackle topics like: ✔️ Christian homemaking routines that actually work ✔️ Productivity, mom-style ✔️ Homeschooling with peace—even when life gets messy ✔️ Time management for moms (without rigid schedules) ✔️ Decluttering your home & your attitude ✔️ How to be diligent, not just busy Motherhood is a marathon, not a sprint. You don’t need more willpower—you need a grace-filled, biblical approach to managing life at home. Let’s cultivate faithfulness, embrace joy, and build habits that make home a place of peace and purpose. 👉 Subscribe now and start organizing your home and heart—cheerfully.

  1. Your Home Needs a Mission (Here's Why)

    4D AGO

    Your Home Needs a Mission (Here's Why)

    New book! homeisforhospitality.com Housework feels dull and monotonous when we forget why we’re doing it. In this episode of Simply Convivial, I read chapter one of my newly released book Home Is for Hospitality: Why Your Home and Homemaking Matter. This chapter lays the foundation for the entire book: your home is on a mission, and hospitality is that mission. Homemaking isn’t about aesthetics, guilt, or proving your worth. It’s about stewarding the place God has given you to shape people—your family, your guests, and yourself—in love and faithfulness. In this reading, you’ll hear: Why housework feels meaningless without purpose How hospitality reframes everyday chores Why homemaking reflects God’s own work in the world How homes function as centers for discipleship 📘 Get the book nowAvailable on Kindle, paperback, and audiobook:homeisforhospitality.comor search Home Is for Hospitality on Amazon. Grab a basket of laundry and listen along.Even in homemaking, we repent, rejoice, repeat.

    20 min
  2. The mistake we make about Christian hospitality

    FEB 10

    The mistake we make about Christian hospitality

    New book! homeisforhospitality.com Hospitality can feel overwhelming when we think it has to mean hosting big dinners or perfectly planned events. But biblical hospitality doesn’t start there. FREE Hospitality workshop: simplyconvivial.com/hospitality In this episode of Simply Convivial, I break hospitality down into three concentric circles and explain why lasting, joyful hospitality has to start at the center. When your home serves your family well, hospitality can naturally expand outward without stress, guilt, or pretending. Using a simple whiteboard framework, I’ll show you: Why hospitality isn’t an aesthetic or an event How family life is the foundation of real hospitality Why church hospitality comes before evangelistic hospitality How everyday homemaking supports a hospitable life This concept is central to my upcoming book Home Is for Hospitality: Why Your Home and Homemaking Matter. Christian homemaking takes deliberate practice, not perfect systems. Every week on Simply Convivial, I share practical mindset shifts and small, steady habits that help you build a home anchored in truth and run with cheerful consistency. If you want less overwhelm, stronger routines, and a more faithful way to manage your day, you’re in the right place. Grab a basket of laundry, press play, and let’s grow in cheerful productivity together. 📌 Start here (free):
Smile & Start Challenge — Build a simple, cheerful reset habit that cuts overwhelm at the root
https://simplyconvivial.com/smile 💜 My membership & courses:
     Convivial Circle — Coaching, community, and live support for Christian homemakers
https://simplyconvivial.com/circle     Simply Convivial Library App — Courses, replays, and audio in one place
https://simplyconvivial.com/library     Homemaking 101 — The foundational course for new members
https://simplyconvivial.com/homemaking101 📚 My books:
     Simplified Organization — Mindset + systems for cheerful productivity
https://amzn.to/48LOn9z     The Convivial Homeschool — Encouragement and clarity for classical homeschool moms
https://amzn.to/4j0GmRu 🎧 Listen to the Simply Convivial Podcast:https://simplyconvivial.com/podcast

    14 min
  3. Birthday Parties Don't Have to Be Complicated (with Elaine Shutt)

    FEB 3

    Birthday Parties Don't Have to Be Complicated (with Elaine Shutt)

    New book! homeisforhospitality.com Birthday parties don’t have to be expensive, elaborate, or exhausting. In this episode of the Simply Convivial podcast, I talk with Convivial Circle mentor member Elaine about how her family shifted from “big, perfect milestone parties” to simple, repeatable, at-home celebrations that actually build connection. FREE Hospitality Workshop - simplyconvivial.com/hospitality Instead of Pinterest-worthy events, Elaine learned something better: hospitality is a skill you practice. We talk about: Why elaborate parties burn moms out How lowering expectations made hosting easier Keeping a simple “party bin” for zero-decision decorating Hosting at home instead of paying for venues Letting kids help (and eventually run the party themselves) Why practice makes hospitality easier over time How birthdays create natural opportunities for friendship and community Learning to stop worrying what other people think The goal isn’t perfection. It’s opening your home cheerfully and often. If you want to grow confident in everyday hospitality without overwhelm, this conversation will help you rethink what a “good” party actually looks like.

    20 min
  4. The Real Reason Your Decluttering Never Sticks

    JAN 29

    The Real Reason Your Decluttering Never Sticks

    New book! homeisforhospitality.com Decluttering will never be “done.” And that’s not a failure — it’s reality. In this final episode of my decluttering series, I show you how to stop treating decluttering like a dramatic life overhaul and start treating it like what it actually is: a normal part of managing a real home for real people. In this video we talk about:   Why minimalism is not the goal for families   Why decluttering will always be ongoing   How to build a simple 10-minute habit   How accountability creates momentum   Why small progress beats big overhauls   How to stop attaching guilt to clutter   How to become calm and confident about managing stuff Your home is not a dollhouse.Your stuff is not the enemy.And you are not failing because things get messy. You are a home manager. And this is part of the job. If clutter overwhelms you, I invite you to join: The February Declutter Challenge inside Convivial Circle20 sessions × 10 minutes × real progress Learn more at convivialcircle.com This video is part of my decluttering series for Christian homemakers who want peaceful, functional homes without chasing minimalist ideals. Christian homemaking takes deliberate practice, not perfect systems. Every week on Simply Convivial, I share practical mindset shifts and small, steady habits that help you build a home anchored in truth and run with cheerful consistency. If you want less overwhelm, stronger routines, and a more faithful way to manage your day, you’re in the right place. Grab a basket of laundry, press play, and let’s grow in cheerful productivity together. 📌 Start here (free):Smile & Start Challenge — Build a simple, cheerful reset habit that cuts overwhelm at the roothttps://simplyconvivial.com/smile 💜 My membership & courses:     Convivial Circle — Coaching, community, and live support for Christian homemakershttps://simplyconvivial.com/circle     Simply Convivial Library App — Courses, replays, and audio in one placehttps://simplyconvivial.com/library     Homemaking 101 — The foundational course for new membershttps://simplyconvivial.com/homemaking101 📚 My books:     Simplified Organization — Mindset + systems for cheerful productivityhttps://amzn.to/48LOn9z     The Convivial Homeschool — Encouragement and clarity for classical homeschool momshttps://amzn.to/4j0GmRu 🎧 Listen to the Simply Convivial Podcast:https://simplyconvivial.com/podcast

    18 min

  5. JAN 27

    Stop treating decluttering like a project! (Decluttering Workshop Replay)

    New book! homeisforhospitality.com Learn my simple decluttering method that works with real family life! Enroll in Convivial Circle: convivialcircle.com This video provides valuable decluttering motivation and practical declutter tips for managing your home. I'll show you how to declutter effectively with a "Bite-sized action" approach and introduce the "February 2026 Declutter Challenge" to help you with decluttering and organizing. This method makes it easy to declutter home without feeling overwhelmed, even with a quick 5 minute declutter. Why decluttering feels discouraging even when you’re “doing it right”How to stop treating decluttering like a finish line and start treating it like maintenance What to focus on first so decluttering actually reduces mental loadHow to make peace with ongoing decisions instead of restarting from scratch every year Christian homemaking takes deliberate practice, not perfect systems. Every week on Simply Convivial, I share practical mindset shifts and small, steady habits that help you build a home anchored in truth and run with cheerful consistency. If you want less overwhelm, stronger routines, and a more faithful way to manage your day, you’re in the right place. Grab a basket of laundry, press play, and let’s grow in cheerful productivity together. 📌 Start here (free):Smile & Start Challenge — Build a simple, cheerful reset habit that cuts overwhelm at the roothttps://simplyconvivial.com/smile 💜 My membership & courses:     Convivial Circle — Coaching, community, and live support for Christian homemakershttps://simplyconvivial.com/circle     Simply Convivial Library App — Courses, replays, and audio in one placehttps://simplyconvivial.com/library     Homemaking 101 — The foundational course for new membershttps://simplyconvivial.com/homemaking101 📚 My books:     Simplified Organization — Mindset + systems for cheerful productivityhttps://amzn.to/48LOn9z     The Convivial Homeschool — Encouragement and clarity for classical homeschool momshttps://amzn.to/4j0GmRu 🎧 Listen to the Simply Convivial Podcast:https://simplyconvivial.com/podcast

    1h 37m
  6. Declutter with me! Just make it better, not perfect!

    JAN 22

    Declutter with me! Just make it better, not perfect!

    New book! homeisforhospitality.com Decluttering is not a one-time reset. It is part of managing a real home that real people use every day. If clutter overwhelms you, I invite you to my free workshop: Decluttering Made Simple: 3 Surprising Ways to Get Organized WITHOUT Tossing Everything - Sign up at simplyconvivial.com/declutter In this episode of my decluttering series, I show you how to turn decluttering into a small daily habit instead of a stressful life overhaul. I walk through three real spaces in my home and demonstrate how much progress you can make in just a few minutes at a time. In this video we talk about:   Why homes will never stay “done”   Why systems always require maintenance   How to declutter in 3–5 minute pockets   How to manage changing family needs   Why clutter is not a moral failure    How to think like a competent home manager Your family will grow. Your seasons will change. Your space will be used. That is not a problem to fix — it is life to manage well. This video is part of my decluttering series for Christian homemakers who want peaceful, functional homes without chasing minimalist ideals. Christian homemaking takes deliberate practice, not perfect systems. Every week on Simply Convivial, I share practical mindset shifts and small, steady habits that help you build a home anchored in truth and run with cheerful consistency. If you want less overwhelm, stronger routines, and a more faithful way to manage your day, you’re in the right place. Grab a basket of laundry, press play, and let’s grow in cheerful productivity together. 📌 Start here (free):Smile & Start Challenge — Build a simple, cheerful reset habit that cuts overwhelm at the roothttps://simplyconvivial.com/smile 💜 My membership & courses:     Convivial Circle — Coaching, community, and live support for Christian homemakershttps://simplyconvivial.com/circle     Simply Convivial Library App — Courses, replays, and audio in one placehttps://simplyconvivial.com/library     Homemaking 101 — The foundational course for new membershttps://simplyconvivial.com/homemaking101 📚 My books:     Simplified Organization — Mindset + systems for cheerful productivityhttps://amzn.to/48LOn9z     The Convivial Homeschool — Encouragement and clarity for classical homeschool momshttps://amzn.to/4j0GmRu 🎧 Listen to the Simply Convivial Podcast:https://simplyconvivial.com/podcast

    10 min
  7. Decluttering WITHOUT Minimalism: A NEW inventory-based approach

    JAN 20

    Decluttering WITHOUT Minimalism: A NEW inventory-based approach

    New book! homeisforhospitality.com If minimalism keeps tempting you — or decluttering feels overwhelming — this episode will change how you see your home. Your house is not a pile of clutter. It is a collection of inventories that serve real people.  If clutter overwhelms you, I invite you to my free workshop: Decluttering Made Simple: 3 Surprising Ways to Get Organized WITHOUT Tossing Everything - simplyconvivial.com/declutter In this episode of my decluttering series, I explain:    Why every functioning home has inventories    Why all inventories require ongoing management    Why decluttering is not about emotions or aesthetics    Why minimalism often feeds perfectionism    How to manage books, clothes, food, and tools without guilt Homemaking is not about achieving a final “done” state. It is the ongoing work of stewarding resources so your home can serve your family with competence and hospitality. This is not about having less stuff.It is about managing what you have well. This video is part of my decluttering series for Christian homemakers who want a peaceful, functional home without chasing minimalist ideals. Christian homemaking takes deliberate practice, not perfect systems. Every week on Simply Convivial, I share practical mindset shifts and small, steady habits that help you build a home anchored in truth and run with cheerful consistency. If you want less overwhelm, stronger routines, and a more faithful way to manage your day, you’re in the right place. Grab a basket of laundry, press play, and let’s grow in cheerful productivity together. 📌 Start here (free):Smile & Start Challenge — Build a simple, cheerful reset habit that cuts overwhelm at the roothttps://simplyconvivial.com/smile 💜 My membership & courses:     Convivial Circle — Coaching, community, and live support for Christian homemakershttps://simplyconvivial.com/circle     Simply Convivial Library App — Courses, replays, and audio in one placehttps://simplyconvivial.com/library     Homemaking 101 — The foundational course for new membershttps://simplyconvivial.com/homemaking101 📚 My books:     Simplified Organization — Mindset + systems for cheerful productivityhttps://amzn.to/48LOn9z     The Convivial Homeschool — Encouragement and clarity for classical homeschool momshttps://amzn.to/4j0GmRu 🎧 Listen to the Simply Convivial Podcast:https://simplyconvivial.com/podcast

    15 min
  8. Declutter Faster by Making It a NO BIG DEAL | Declutter WITH me

    JAN 15

    Declutter Faster by Making It a NO BIG DEAL | Declutter WITH me

    New book! homeisforhospitality.com Declutter with me! Decluttering does not need to be a weekend project or a life overhaul. Register for the Free Workshop: Decluttering Made Simple: 3 Surprising Ways to Get Organized WITHOUT Tossing Everything - simplyconvivial.com/declutter In this episode of my decluttering series, I show you how to make decluttering a small, repeatable habit using just 10 minutes at a time. Instead of waiting until you are fed up, exhausted, or drowning in mess, you can learn how to stay on top of clutter as a normal part of managing a home. I walk through decluttering a real drawer in real time and explain:    Why big decluttering projects usually backfire    How to choose the right small space to start    Why trash comes first    How to build momentum without making a huge mess    How to turn decluttering into regular maintenance instead of a crisis response

    12 min
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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 lens of organizing your attitude and embracing your God-given calling. In each episode, you’ll find practical homemaking systems, homeschooling strategies, and mindset shifts that will help you manage your home without perfectionism or frustration. We’ll tackle topics like: ✔️ Christian homemaking routines that actually work ✔️ Productivity, mom-style ✔️ Homeschooling with peace—even when life gets messy ✔️ Time management for moms (without rigid schedules) ✔️ Decluttering your home & your attitude ✔️ How to be diligent, not just busy Motherhood is a marathon, not a sprint. You don’t need more willpower—you need a grace-filled, biblical approach to managing life at home. Let’s cultivate faithfulness, embrace joy, and build habits that make home a place of peace and purpose. 👉 Subscribe now and start organizing your home and heart—cheerfully.

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