In this show we talk about the peaceful path to connected families and restored communities. It’s all about the simple things that we do as women that have the potential to save the world.
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Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories an ...
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Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done - Homemaking, Life Organization, and Mom Productivity Tips
Mystie Winckler
Overwhelmed? Perfectionistic? Too busy? Listen to the Simplified Organization podcast for mindset advice, productivity tips, time management ideas, home + life organization hacks, and real housework routines that work and help you glorify God in everything you do.
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The Homeschool Compass Podcast is all about finding confidence in community and help in the wisdom of those who have gone before us. Through conversations with homeschool veterans who know the daily joys and challenges of homeschooling, you'll gain valuable perspective and inspiration for your own homeschool life. Wherever you are in your homeschool journey, we hope these episodes leave you encouraged that you are loved and you are not alone.
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The Crystal Paine Show is dedicated to helping you embrace life right where you are and take practical steps to get where you want to go. Crystal says, "My hope is that this podcast will serve as an inspiration to your week, a pause in your day to slow down and reflect a little, a looked-forward-to part of your weekly routine, a place where we can connect on a deeper level… and ultimately, my desire is that you come away from listening to each episode feeling motivated to bloom where you are ...
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A Charlotte Mason podcast helping you find freedom in her philosophy. Conversations around childhood, motherhood & education. The Modern Miss Mason Podcast is hosted by Leah Boden 🇬🇧
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Welcome to The Charlotte Mason Show, a podcast dedicated to discussing Miss Mason’s philosophy, principles, and methods. It is our hope that each episode will leave you inspired and offer practical wisdom on how to provide this rich living education in your modern homeschool.
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Are you and your family busy doing life together but not really connecting? Do you have a vision for what you want your family to be but don't know how to achieve it? Drawing on the principles of organizational culture, this podcast will help you establish your unique family culture, one that reflects your values and beliefs. As a result, you’ll be able to lead with purpose and passion and create unity within your family. Join host Kimberly Amici as she talks with experts, leaders, and every ...
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The wonderful Barb Roose, author of Stronger than Stress: 10 Spiritual Practices to Win the Battle of Overwhelm, joins Jennifer Pepito for episode 107. This hard-hitting episode is all about stress! It is so timely to transition into the holiday season. Barb is full of profound wisdom and helpful insight on stress, what it is, what it isn't, and ho…
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I'm welcoming back a repeat guest this episode - Jennifer Pepito! Jennifer is the author of Habits for a Sacred Home: 9 Practices From History to Anchor and Restore Modern Families, and I have had the privilege of reading her insightful book which really resonated with me and challenged me to set up better habits and rhythms in our life! Jennifer b…
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I'm thrilled to welcome my dear friend, Mattie Jackson, back to the show! You may remember her from earlier this year, and I was so inspired by our chat that I had to invite her back- especially with the release of her new book, Through the Valley of Grief. Mattie is an author, podcaster, and speaker whose life changed dramatically when she tragica…
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We have quite the special treat for you in this episode, dear listeners! You are not going to believe what I discovered about Jesse after over two decades of knowing each other. Our morning school drop-off routine turned into a shocking revelation when I accidentally wore his contact lenses instead of mine and was baffled when everything was still …
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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, em…
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My guest this week is the incredible and hilarious Joby Martin, the lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida. Since launching the church in 2012, Joby has been at the forefront of a movement that helps people from all walks of life discover and deepen their relationship with Jesus. Beyond his leadership at The Church of Eleven…
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Heather Woodie homeschooled her four children all the way through high school, navigating severe chronic illnesses, ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, and depression. Now Heather is on a mission to help other families with out-of-the-box, sick, and neurodiverse teens homeschool high school with purpose and peace. In this episode, w…
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One of our big goals for 2024 was to go on an overnighter just the two of us (Jesse and me) — something we hadn’t done in 5ish years!! We weren’t sure if we were going to be able to make it work with all the moving parts it would require, but WE DID IT a few weeks ago. It was the best trip and, in this episode, we share all about it -- why we chose…
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Sometimes, in the nitty gritty of parenting, we get so focused on what isn't happening, or we focus on our current "reality" rather than the promises of God. This can cause us to spiral into fear, control, panic, and reactionary decision-making. Our children are the actual sufferers when we allow this spiral to happen. What would happen if, instead…
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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 f…
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You are in for a treat this week! My guest is the hilarious and amazing Sophie Hudson. Sophie is a best-selling author and a beloved podcaster who started blogging at BooMama.net in 2005 and has co-hosted The Big Boo Cast since 2007- roles that make her feel like the internet's mee-maw. She's known for her infectious laugh, love of live sports, and…
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Welcome to episode 105 of the Restoration Home Podcast. What a conversation we have for you today. We had the honour of hosting Katy Faust of the "Them Before Us" movement. She comes on with heart-hitting facts about the cost of divorce, the crisis in a divorce generation, and the irreplaceable role of fathers. Today, 50% of divorces are over low-l…
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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 br…
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I’m so excited to welcome the hilarious and amazing Ellen Skrmetti to the show today! Ellen first rose to fame during the COVID-19 pandemic, capturing hearts with her Instagram sketches where she "calls" Jesus for advice. Her account went viral in the spring of 2022, racking up millions of views and a devoted following. Now, Ellen has just released…
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279. An embarrassing story, emergency preparedness, my 43rd birthday and goals for my next year
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Join us this week as I discuss my recent 43rd birthday! In this week’s episode, I’m diving into my recent birthday reflections, the wisdom I've gained from embracing my wrinkles, and the unexpected lessons from our recent freezer incident. After celebrating turning 43, I've been contemplating the importance of aging and how every wrinkle tells a un…
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We are delighted to welcome Sally Clarkson back to the Restoration Home Podcast! She is a dear friend and our first repeat guest on the podcast. She has recently published a new book, Well Lived: Shaping a Legacy of Gratitude and Grace. Her newest book is a memoir and an inspiration to mothers young and old, new and veteran. She joins Jennifer to t…
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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 r…
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My guest this week is Jonny Ardavanis, Lead Pastor of Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, Tennessee, and founder of Dial In Ministries, an organization dedicated to providing biblical resources for the next generation. Previously serving as a camp director at Hume Lake Christian Camps and dean at The Master's University, Jonny’s passion is helpin…
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Ruth Chou Simons is a mama to 6 boys, artist, author, Bible study teacher, and founder of Grace Laced, who uses her life and ministry to point people to the transforming power of the gospel. In this episode, Ruth reminds us that when we make our home with God, we are never alone. Grab your copy of Ruth's new children's book, Home Is Right Where You…
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Meghan Ryan Asbury was in studio last week to record this week's episode all about the topic of her new book: You Are Not Behind: Building a Life You Love Without Having Everything You Want! We all encounter this feeling at some point in our live: the sense of inadequacy that can stem from our lives not aligning with expectations we had for where w…
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Have you ever wondered what fear was doing to your brain? Are there times when you have felt like you were on a perpetual rollercoaster of hard days? Does it sometimes feel like your days, weeks, months blend together in a cacophony of disappointment, failure, fear, and stress? Chris and Jennifer Coursey creators of Thrive Today and the 28 Day Joy …
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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 in…
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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 …
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#414 Your Jesus is Too American: Calling the Church to Reclaim Kingdom Values with Steve Bezner
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My guest today is my dear friend, Dr. Steve Bezner. Steve is the senior pastor of Houston Northwest Church, in Houston Texas. His passion is to see Houston and the world become more like heaven as people become more like Jesus. He’s a preacher, teacher, writer, and speaker and has such a gift for making the Bible easy to understand. Steve’s new boo…
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This week, Jesse and I bring you a mix of newsy updates, a now-funny story about a freezer disaster, and intriguing tidbits that spark some lively discussions! We reflect on Jesse's recent 44th birthday, diving into how the world has changed since he was born at just 27 weeks. The advancements in technology are astounding! We also explore the topic…
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Alyssa Bethke, author of When Doing it All is Undoing You, joins Jennifer Pepito to talk about how to avoid burning out in the pursuit of being a great parent. Sometimes we forget that offering our best to our children can only come when we have first taken care of ourselves emotionally, spiritually, and physically. This can feel challenging in the…
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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 …
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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…
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Erin Loechner is a homeschooling mom, author, and founder of a global movement of families who are re-imagining their relationship to tech. In this conversation, Erin shares what it means to be an Opt-Out Family. She believes that if we understand the strategies Silicon Valley employs to leave us isolated, anxious, and locked in to our devices, we …
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I’m thrilled to welcome the incredible, hilarious, and brilliant Chase Rashad to the show. Chase is the lead pastor at Unison Christian Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is also a musician and a racial equity coach for many schools, churches, and businesses. Chase recently released a new book, Seamless: What Your Spiritual Gifts Are Really For, …
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276. Our honest experience with Inside Tracker Blood Tests and what we've learned and changed from it
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As we teased last week, Jesse and I discuss our latest experience with InsideTracker! I mentioned this on Instagram a few weeks ago when I got my bloodwork done and many people had questions on how it works and what we've learned from it. In this podcast, we talk about why we did the blood tests twice, what we've learned from it each time, and how …
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What if homeschooling was hard simply because there were still some areas where past pain continued to steal the joy and whimsy from our present life? And what if taking our precocious, intelligent 4-year-old from preschool to 12th grade, without turning them into "barely interested test takers", was possible? What if everything we thought about ed…
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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 Si…
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#412 Meet Me In The Middle: Mother / Daughter Conversations with Sandra Stanley & Allie Stanley Cooney
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This week, I'm so excited to welcome Sandra Stanley and her daughter, Allie Stanley Cooney, as our guests. Sandra, a familiar face on the show, is a dedicated foster parent, foster advocate, and co-author of the book Parenting: Getting It Right. This time, Sandra is joined by her daughter, Allie, who has a Master’s in Christian Education and backgr…
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It's my pleasure to introduce Christie Thomas, the creator of Little Shoots and Deep Roots, as she joins Jennifer for an enriching discussion on nurturing and educating our children. As parents, our deepest wish is cultivating a love for God and joyful righteousness in our children. However, we often feel overwhelmed by distractions, grapple with f…
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Welcome back! Listen in this week for a crazy story as Jesse and I take you behind the scenes of our recent adventure-packed week! We have been to a staggering SEVEN states in just NINE days, and I am so excited to share the chaos and joy that followed! From attending the CrossFit Games to exploring NYC, we have certainly had our fair share of logi…
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As we kick off the new school year, this conversation could not be timelier! My guest this week is the incredible Jennifer Pepito, who is on a mission to help moms create a home filled with peace, wonder, and purpose. Jennifer is host of the Restoration Home Podcast, founder of The Peaceful Press, and author of the book Habits for a Sacred Home: 9 …
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Welcome to Episode 99. Join Jennifer Pepito on a solo episode about crafting a homeschool mission statement. There is so much pulling at our attention and every "yes" is a "no" to something else, and every "no" opens up new opportunities to say "yes" to something better for your family down the road. But until we have a clear idea of our values for…
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Join me for this episode of the show as I sit down with the Alyssa Joy Bethke, who is here to encourage us with deep, soul-refreshing insight. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or just plain tired of the daily grind, Alyssa's insights might be exactly what you need to hear! In this episode, we take some time to dive into her new book, …
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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 a…
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This month marks a huge milestone for Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - 8 amazing years of podcasting! It’s incredible to think that for 8 years, I’ve had the privilege of sharing my thoughts, interviews, and stories with you every single week. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your endless support and encouragement along the way! Since I’ve…
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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 suppo…
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If you are gearing up for school to start (or just ready to begin some new rhythms in the fall), this week's episode is all about how to set yourself up for a successful school year. We share four strategies that have worked so well for us over the years and get very practical on how to make them happen. The first strategy is one that not everyone …
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Welcome to Episode 98. This week's guest, Natalie Abbott, is the co-creator of Dwell Differently. This business has developed an innovative method for memorizing scripture. This episode delves into the founding of Dwell Differently and the importance and power of scripture memorization. Natalie's story is a beautiful reminder of the power of the Wo…
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This week on Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder, we’re sitting down with the incredible Abbie Halberstadt. Abbie is a wife, homeschooling mama to 10 amazing kids, a best-selling author, blogger, and fitness instructor. But most importantly, she's a Bible-believing Christian with a deep desire to know God and make Him known. Abbie lives by the motto "Hard…
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Join us for Art of Homeschooling: https://simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling Imperviousness is a new word for many of us, but it's a word and a mode that we need to be successful homeschool moms who guide our children through their various phases into functioning adulthood. Homeschooling is not always going to be rainbows and roses, and we ha…
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Jesse and I are touching upon something a bit political this week, but fear not (that is, in fact, the point of this episode!) because it’s not in the way that you might be thinking. We are not discussing who we’re voting for or who you should vote for, but why we need to rise above all of the fear-mongering and quietly “rebel” in the way we live o…
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Community is such an important part of our well being and flourishing. In fact the health of your relationships is the number one indicator of your health and happiness. It has also been a lifeline for the Pepito family through their time in Mexico and a mainstay of their approach to parenting. Community doesn't end with our peers, it includes our …
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Leslie Martino is a brilliant thinker and writer with over 20 years of experience in the field of education. She is passionate about helping parents and teachers support children's learning in an interest-based and child-directed way. Leslie homeschools her four children in central Florida, and she shares her expertise through writing curricula, tr…
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You are in for a treat this week! My guest is the hilarious and inspiring Cynthia Yanof. Cynthia is a wife, mom of 3, podcaster, blogger, and everyday girl who believes in embracing life’s messiness with a sense of humor and a whole lot of faith. She spends most of her days hoping her kids won’t embarrass her in public while praying they chase afte…
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