Time Management for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Planning, Priorities & Biblical Productivity

Kirsten Weinsheimer | Calm Discipline & Biblical Productivity

Time Management for Christian Moms is a practical, faith-rooted podcast for overwhelmed Christian moms who want better time management, clear priorities, and sustainable productivity — without hustle, burnout, or constant busyness. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, homeschooling mom, work-from-home mom, or building something meaningful alongside motherhood, this show will help you bring clarity and structure to your days. Each week, you’ll learn how to: • Improve time management in real-life motherhood • Prioritize what matters most in your current season • Create simple planning systems that fit your real capacity • Follow through on goals without guilt or hustle culture • Reduce overwhelm and decision fatigue • Build sustainable routines and rhythms for home and work If you’ve ever wondered: “Why can’t I keep up?” “Why do I start strong but struggle to finish?” “How do I plan realistically with kids at home?” You’re in the right place. Hi, I’m Kirsten — a Christian mom of three and former tech Program Manager. I spent nearly a decade leading projects and building systems that worked in high-pressure environments. After stepping away from my corporate career to focus on my family, I now help Christian moms apply practical planning principles to everyday life so they can practice purposeful work, intentional rest, and focused living. Free Biblical Productivity Planner → multiplythefive.com/planner Free Capacity-Based Sprint Planning Guide → multiplythefive.com/guide

  1. 3D AGO

    Ep 17 | Biblical Boundaries for Christian Moms: How to Be Where Your Feet Are (Without Guilt)

    Have you been feeling scattered, guilty, and pulled in every direction as a work-from-home mom or entrepreneur? You set a schedule and try to protect your time. Yet somehow you still feel behind at the end of everyday. And guilty. Guilty for working instead of being "just a mom". Guilty when you’re with your kids instead of "providing" for your family. In this episode of Time Management for Christian Moms, we’re talking about biblical boundaries — not in a vague or Pinterest-perfect or IG-worthy way, but in a practical, realistic way that actually works for moms balancing faith, family, and work from home. If your boundaries keep breaking no matter what you do, this episode will help you see the real issue more clearly — and give you a practical steps for boundary setting. As a former Program Manager in tech, I used to rely heavily on calendars, deadlines, and clear start-and-stop times. But working from home as a mom to three young children lends itself to constant interruptions, emotional pressure, and blurred lines. I've had to become very intentional. In this episode, we walk through why boundaries don’t fail because of a lack of discipline — but because of missing clarity, unplanned friction, and misaligned priorities. You’ll learn: Why boundaries fall apart when you haven’t prioritized what's most important in your current season How to plan for predictable interruptions like kids, notifications, and general overwhelm Why biblical stewardship is about priority, not balance How the biblical order of roles brings peace and reduces guilt How capacity-based planning helps boundaries become solid We’ll also talk about how Jesus modeled boundaries throughout Scripture — withdrawing to pray, saying no to crowds, and honoring the Father’s will — and why Christian moms don’t need to feel guilty for doing the same. This episode is especially helpful if you feel: Mentally exhausted or overwhelmed More reactive instead of proactive Always starting strong but struggling to follow through Pulled between work, home, and spiritual life with no clear separation If your boundaries keep breaking because your plans don’t match your reality, this episode will help you realign your time with your values — and finally be where your feet are, without guilt. If you want help turning these ideas into an actual plan? Grab the free Capacity-Based Sprint Planning Guide below, where I walk you through identifying the hours you truly have, planning work that fits your season, and adjusting without burnout.     Links + Resources: FREE Sprint Planning Guide: http://multiplythefive.com/guide  FREE Biblical Productivity Planner: http://multiplythefive.com/planner  SAVE 10% on Brick phone lock: https://www.getbrick.app/KIRSTEN46974 Email me: kirsten@multiplythefive.com Blog: https://multiplythefive.com/

    19 min
  2. FEB 11

    Ep 16 | Homeschooling and Working From Home Without Burnout: Boundaries, Screens, and Sustainable Rhythms

    Homeschooling and Working From Home Without Burnout: Boundaries, Screens, and Sustainable Rhythms Can Christian moms really homeschool, work from home, and still protect their peace? In Part 2 of my conversation with Jamie, the creator of the blog https://gingerhomemaking.com/, we talk honestly about homeschooling and working from home without burnout. The key is setting clear priorities, strong boundaries, and sustainable daily rhythms. We dive into what it really looks like to balance motherhood and business, how to resist hustle culture, and why limiting screens (for both moms and kids) can radically change your home. Yes, Jamie has a flip phone and lives a full life and a successful business without being tethered to the internet. Gasp! 🤯 In this episode, we cover: How to prioritize family and work in different seasons Why clarity with your spouse is critical when running a business Letting go of hustle culture and identity pressures as a mom Practical work-from-home boundaries that protect homeschool time Screen limits, flip phones, and modeling healthy tech habits Simple household rhythms that reduce daily overwhelm This episode is for Christian moms who homeschool, work from home, or feel pulled in too many directions and want calmer, more intentional days. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs it 🫶🏼 Links + Resources: Jamie's Blog: https://gingerhomemaking.com/  Jamie's awesome and easy sourdough sandwich bread recipe: https://gingerhomemaking.com/easy-sourdough-sandwich-bread/ FREE Biblical Productivity Planner: http://multiplythefive.com/planner  FREE Sprint Planning Guide: http://multiplythefive.com/guide  SAVE 10% on Brick phone lock: https://www.getbrick.app/KIRSTEN46974 Email me: kirsten@multiplythefive.com Blog: https://multiplythefive.com/

    43 min
  3. FEB 4

    Ep 15 | Homeschooling Without Burnout: The Power of Reading Aloud and Focused Time

    Homeschooling Without Burnout: The Power of Reading Aloud and Focused Time If you’re a Christian homeschooling mom who feels overwhelmed, scattered, or stretched too thin, this episode will help you simplify. This is Part 1 of my conversation with Jamie — a homeschool mom of four and the creator behind the blog https://gingerhomemaking.com/. We discuss how to homeschool multiple children of different ages without burnout by narrowing your focus and anchoring your day with reading aloud as a family. Jamie shares how she balances homeschooling and business, why prioritizing focused time matters more than putting in long hours, and how reading aloud has become the foundation of her homeschooling rhythm. In this episode, we cover: The tension many Christian moms feel between staying home and wanting to work Why focused time beats doing everything all day How reading aloud simplifies homeschool across multiple ages What makes a “good” book (without overthinking it) How to start a reading habit—even if you only have five minutes a day This episode is perfect for homeschooling and work-from-home moms who want peace, structure, and sustainable rhythms.   If this episode encouraged you, share it with another homeschooling mama. ♥️   Links + Resources: Jamie's Blog: https://gingerhomemaking.com/  Jamie's awesome and easy sourdough sandwich bread recipe: https://gingerhomemaking.com/easy-sourdough-sandwich-bread/  FREE Biblical Productivity Planner: http://multiplythefive.com/planner  FREE Sprint Planning Guide: http://multiplythefive.com/guide  SAVE 10% on Brick: https://www.getbrick.app/KIRSTEN46974 Email me: kirsten@multiplythefive.com Blog: https://multiplythefive.com/

    30 min
  4. JAN 28

    Ep 14 | Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms: A Low-Stress Weekly System That Actually Works

    Meal planning for busy moms shouldn’t feel overwhelming — but for so many families, dinner becomes the most stressful part of the day. In this episode, I’m breaking down my simple meal planning system for busy moms that I've used for the last decade. One that eliminates daily decision fatigue, reduces grocery store runs, and makes dinner feel manageable again — even during busy seasons with young kids. You’ll learn how to create a weekly meal planning rhythm that actually works in real life, without color-coded calendars, complicated prep routines, or cooking from scratch every single night. This system worked when I was working full-time in a demanding corporate role, and it still works now as a stay-at-home mom with multiple little ones at home. We’ll talk through practical meal planning tips for moms, including how to build a running meal list, plan leftovers on purpose, simplify decisions with themed dinner nights, and stock your kitchen with reliable staples so you’re never stuck at 4:30pm wondering what’s for dinner. This episode isn’t about eating perfectly or following rigid food rules. It’s about creating a low-stress home system that supports your rhythms, routines, and energy — so you can spend less time stressing about meals and more time present with your family. If you’re a mom who feels overwhelmed by meal planning and just wants an easy, repeatable dinner system, this episode will help you simplify, reset, and move forward with confidence!   Episode Mentions: Paperless App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/paperless-lists-checklists/id359564368 The Cross Legacy: https://thecrosslegacy.com/ Resources: FREE BIBLICAL PRODUCTIVITY PLANNER: https://multiply-the-five.kit.com/54000d3168 Biblical Time Management Devotional: https://multiply-the-five.kit.com/products/biblical-time-management-devotional Blog: https://multiplythefive.com/ Contact: Email: kirsten@multiplythefive.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multiplythefive/

    24 min
5
out of 5
17 Ratings

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Time Management for Christian Moms is a practical, faith-rooted podcast for overwhelmed Christian moms who want better time management, clear priorities, and sustainable productivity — without hustle, burnout, or constant busyness. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, homeschooling mom, work-from-home mom, or building something meaningful alongside motherhood, this show will help you bring clarity and structure to your days. Each week, you’ll learn how to: • Improve time management in real-life motherhood • Prioritize what matters most in your current season • Create simple planning systems that fit your real capacity • Follow through on goals without guilt or hustle culture • Reduce overwhelm and decision fatigue • Build sustainable routines and rhythms for home and work If you’ve ever wondered: “Why can’t I keep up?” “Why do I start strong but struggle to finish?” “How do I plan realistically with kids at home?” You’re in the right place. Hi, I’m Kirsten — a Christian mom of three and former tech Program Manager. I spent nearly a decade leading projects and building systems that worked in high-pressure environments. After stepping away from my corporate career to focus on my family, I now help Christian moms apply practical planning principles to everyday life so they can practice purposeful work, intentional rest, and focused living. Free Biblical Productivity Planner → multiplythefive.com/planner Free Capacity-Based Sprint Planning Guide → multiplythefive.com/guide