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The daily broadcast of the Intentional Living radio program with Dr. Randy Carlson. Helping you to live an intentional life in Christ -- through your faith, relationships, finances, work, and health.

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    • Oct 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson podcast has been a source of inspiration and guidance for me for many years. As a parent, wife, and daughter of God, I have found immense value in Dr. Carlson's teachings and advice. Even though I still struggle with my personal relationship with God at times, this podcast has helped me grow tremendously. I am extremely grateful to have found this resource, and it has become an essential part of my life.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Dr. Randy Carlson's ability to provide Biblically-based advice that is also grounded in psychology and practicality. His God-given gift of discernment shines through in his topics and teachings, making them relatable and applicable to everyday life. I appreciate that he encourages listeners to do the next right thing and emphasizes the importance of applying what is learned from the show.

    Another positive aspect of The Intentional Living podcast is the inclusion of callers who share their experiences and seek advice from Dr. Carlson. Hearing real-life examples and witnessing the impact he has on others' lives is both inspiring and encouraging. It creates a sense of community among listeners and reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles.

    While it's difficult to find any negative aspects to this podcast, one potential downside could be the lack of regular guests or additional perspectives on certain topics. While Dr. Carlson's insights are valuable, it would be interesting to hear from other experts or individuals with different experiences who can offer alternative viewpoints or more specialized knowledge on specific subjects.

    In conclusion, The Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking guidance in their personal and spiritual lives. Driven by a sincere desire to help others live intentionally, Dr. Carlson provides sound advice rooted in scripture that can be applied to various situations. This podcast has had a lasting impact on me and continues to serve as a source of encouragement and inspiration.



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    Finding Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


    Hope, like love, has become seriously watered down. But hope is not something that you just wish would happen. It's something that you can really experience. And it can radically change your perspective, and your life. So what has finding hope done for you? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an […]

    Opposite Sex Friendships – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025


    American poet Henry David Thoreau wrote: “Friendship between a man and a woman is always a little tinged with romance, even if it never crosses the line.” That can be a challenge. Dr. Randy helps you to not cross that line and be intentional with your Opposite Sex Friendships. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL […]

    Are You Ready to Retire? – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


    Former Supreme Court Justice stated: I need to retire from retirement. Does your definition of retirement need amending? There are some who retirement is playing with the grandkids and doing a few rounds of golf every day. But retirement is nowhere in the Bible, and as long as you have breath, you should never retire […]

    Are You Ready to Retire? – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


    Former Supreme Court Justice stated: I need to retire from retirement. Does your definition of retirement need amending? There are some who retirement is playing with the grandkids and doing a few rounds of golf every day. But retirement is nowhere in the Bible, and as long as you have breath, you should never retire […]

    Opposite Sex Friendships – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025


    American poet Henry David Thoreau wrote: “Friendship between a man and a woman is always a little tinged with romance, even if it never crosses the line.” That can be a challenge. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Opposite-Sex Friendships What is Intentional Living? At […]

    Caught Not Taught

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025


    American author Robert Fulghum wrote: Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you. Coming up, Dr. Randy helps you to become a parent who is seen and heard the same. A parent with integrity and consistency. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional […]

    Reasons to NOT Get Married w/ Dr. Todd Linaman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025


    American writer Emily Gordon wrote: In some cases, newlyweds want so badly for things to be perfect that they ignore warning signs, both in themselves and each other. The same can be true for those who are dating, or engaged. So… are you ignoring any warning signs? Joining Dr. Randy is Dr. Todd Linaman to […]

    How to Declutter Your Life – 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025


    Mother Teresa said: “The more you have, the more you are occupied. The less you have, the more free you are.” What is it that's occupying too much of your time, your space, your thinking, your schedule? Dr. Randy asks, is it time to make decluttering your one thing? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL […]

    People of Influence – 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025


    “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” I suppose that quote could apply to a parent, a friend, a spouse, a pastor, or a mentor. I suppose it could apply to a song, or an advertising campaign. But who is it who influenced you for good? Who influenced you spiritually? […]

    People of Influence – 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025


    “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” I suppose that quote could apply to a parent, a friend, a spouse, a pastor, or a mentor. I suppose it could apply to a song, or an advertising campaign. But who is it who influenced you for good? Who influenced you spiritually? […]

    How to Declutter Your Life – 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025


    Mother Teresa said: “The more you have, the more you are occupied. The less you have, the more free you are.” What is it that's occupying too much of your time, your space, your thinking, your schedule? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! inTENtionals for […]

    The Power of One Thing – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025


    A Key ingredient for living an intentional life in Jesus Christ is One Thing. And doing that one thing works for all five of the essentials of intentional living: Faith, Family, Finances, Health, and Work. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! The Power of ONE […]

    Be an Encourager

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025


    Look up encouragement in an English dictionary, and you'll find encouraging words. Look it up in the Greek dictionary and it's: to come to one's aid, to comfort, and exhort. So, now that you know what encouragement means, what's keeping you from doing that for your family? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING […]

    Sibling Rivalries

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025


    Do you need help to survive Sibling Squabbles? Do you want to Resist Relational Rivalries? Yeah, those are cute titles, but these rivalries can range from inconvenience to tearing a family apart. How serious has the impact been on your family? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog […]

    Turn Your Marriage Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025


    Look up repentance in the New Testament; it means doing a 180. Do you need to do a 180 in your marriage? Do you need to turn it around? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Marriage Rescue What is Intentional Living? At Intentional Living, we […]

    How to Raise Your Kids Without Raising Your Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025


    A friend's father was always yelling at her until one day she said: “I'm not deaf, I'm just ignorant.” And then her father realized that yelling at his daughter didn't help her to understand. Any yellers in your life? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! […]

    How to Successfully Talk with Your Spouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025


    My dad was a little hard of hearing in one ear, and I remember him teasing mom, that depending on what she was saying, determined which each ear he turned toward her. Have you turned a deaf ear toward your mate? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog […]

    When Do You Feel Most Loved

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025


    In his book Starved for Affection, Dr. Randy states: Affection is the kind of love that leaves you feeling close, safe, and cared for.  So, today's question is: “When do you feel most loved by your spouse?” Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Emotionally Healthy […]

    Parent or BFF

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025


    I suppose for some parents , they desperately want their kids so much to like them, that they're willing to do—or not do— just about anything. And rather than being a parent, they become a BFF. Well, if you want to raise a responsible adult, you need to parent with a backbone. Sign up for […]

    Single and Satisfied

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025


    The apostle Paul tells us in his letter to the Philippians that he has, “Learned the secret of being content in any situation”. Dr. Randy talks to singles today and he asks this question: “Are you satisfied?” Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Healthy Relationships […]

    Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025


    The Apostle Paul tells us in Romans 10: If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Do you believe that? Dr. Randy wants to hear how Christ saved you. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s […]

    One Thing Can Change Your Life – 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025


    A Key ingredient for living an intentional life in Jesus Christ is One Thing. And doing that one thing works for all five of the essentials of intentional living: Faith, Family, Finances, Health, and Work. Where are you living your One Thing? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living […]

    The Power of OneThing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025


    You know, the Power of One Thing can have a significant impact in your life. Indeed, one thing done consistently each day will not only influence you, but those around you. Learn to build consistency into your daily life. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! […]

    Intentional with the In-Laws – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025


    I suspect that the horror stories outweigh the good ones by a whole bunch. So what am I talking about? In-laws. Whether you've got great in-laws, or ones that are not so good, you're going to want to hear from Dr. Randy, because this program is for you. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE […]

    Love & Respect in Marriage – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025


    Ogden Nash wrote: “To keep your marriage brimming, with love in the loving cup, Whenever you’re wrong, admit it; Whenever you’re right, shut up.” I think  I see respect in there. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! inTENtionals for Love and Respect in Marriage What […]

    The Power of One Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025


    A Key ingredient for living an intentional life in Jesus Christ is One Thing. And doing that one thing works for all five of the essentials of intentional living: Faith, Family, Finances, Health, and Work. Where are you living your One Thing? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living […]

    Are You in Your Right Mind?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025


    Did you know your mind has three states? The reasonable mind, the emotional mind, and the wise mind. Joining Dr. Randy is friend and psychologist Dr. Todd Linaman, and together they'll help discover how bad thinking leads to bad decisions, and good thinking leads to good decisions.. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING […]

    Intentional with the In-Laws – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025


    I suspect that the horror stories outweigh the good ones by a whole bunch. So what am I talking about? In-laws. Whether you've got great in-laws, or ones that are not so good, you're going to want to hear from Dr. Randy, because this program is for you. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE […]

    Intentional with the In-Laws – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025


    I suspect that the horror stories outweigh the good ones by a whole bunch. So what am I talking about? In-laws. Whether you've got great in-laws, or ones that are not so good, you're going to want to hear from Dr. Randy, because this program is for you. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE […]

    Love & Respect in Marriage – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025


    Ogen Nash wrote: “To keep your marriage brimming, with love in the loving cup, Whenever you’re wrong, admit it; Whenever you’re right, shut up.” I think  I see respect in there.   Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! inTENtionals for Love and Respect in Marriage […]

    How to Be an Intentional Parent – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025


    The key verse for our ministry is: Figure out what will please Christ, and then do it. So… have you figured out what will please Christ when it comes to parenting? And here it comes… are you doing it? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! […]

    How to Have an Intentional Marriage – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025


    Being intentional shapes not only who you are, but what you do. So, are you being intentional in your marriage—in thought, word, and deed? How has being intentional changed your marriage? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Three Keys to a Thriving Marriage, Part 1 […]

    How to Be an Intentional Parent – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025


    The key verse for our ministry is: Figure out what will please Christ, and then do it. So… have you figured out what will please Christ when it comes to parenting? And here it comes… are you doing it? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! […]

    Power of One Thing – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025


    You know, the Power of One Thing can have a significant impact in your life. Indeed, one thing done consistently each day will not only influence you, but those around you. Learn to build consistency into your daily life. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! […]

    How to Have an Intentional Marriage – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025


    Being intentional shapes not only who you are, but what you do. So, are you being intentional in your marriage—in thought, word, and deed? How has being intentional changed your marriage? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! 10 Intentionals to Build Your Marriage What is […]

    Faith in the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025


    It’s becoming more and more difficult to live out your faith in the workplace. Have you ever been harassed at work because of your faith? Are you facing opposition? Joining Dr. Randy will help you live a life of faith and excellence, even in the midst of opposition and prejudice, on the next Intentional Living. […]

    Overcoming Worry & Anxiety – 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025


    There are many of us, who I suppose, seemingly give our worries to God, but then we  take ‘em back, and start worrying all over again. Does that sound familiar to you? Be sure to join Dr. Randy as he helps you to overcome worry and anxiety. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING […]

    Overcoming Worry & Anxiety – 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025


    There are many of us, who I suppose, seemingly give our worries to God, but then we  take ‘em back, and start worrying all over again. Does that sound familiar to you? Be sure to join Dr. Randy as he helps you to overcome worry and anxiety. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING […]

    Adult Children Challenges – 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    Was 18 a magic number? Your child would become an adult, move out, and do something responsible? Maybe they came back! Were you a rescuer, an enabler, or did your adult child do this all on their own? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! God's […]

    Adult Children Challenges – 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025


    Was 18 a magic number? Your child would become an adult, move out, and do something responsible? Maybe they came back! Were you a rescuer, an enabler, or did your adult child do this all on their own? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! God's […]

    Adult Children Challenges – 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    Was 18 a magic number? Your child would become an adult, move out, and do something responsible? Maybe they came back! Were you a rescuer, an enabler, or did your adult child do this all on their own? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! inTENtionals […]

    Adult Children Challenges – 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    Was 18 a magic number? Your child would become an adult, move out, and do something responsible? Maybe they came back! Were you a rescuer, an enabler, or did your adult child do this all on their own? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! inTENtionals […]

    Overcoming Worry & Anxiety – 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025


    There are many of us, who I suppose, seemingly give our worries to God, but then we  take ‘em back, and start worrying all over again. Does that sound familiar to you? Be sure to join Dr. Randy as he helps you to overcome worry and anxiety. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING […]

    Overcoming Worry & Anxiety – 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025


    There are many of us, who I suppose, seemingly give our worries to God, but then we  take ‘em back, and start worrying all over again. Does that sound familiar to you? Be sure to join Dr. Randy as he helps you to overcome worry and anxiety. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING […]

    Helicopter Parents – 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025


    To hover or not to hover that is the question. Dr. Randy talks to a mom who is trying to figure out how much space to give to her daughter, which is tough for a self-proclaimed helicopter mom. How much space do you give to your kids?  Are you hovering or recovering? Sign up for […]

    Helicopter Parents – 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025


    To hover or not to hover that is the question. Dr. Randy talks to a mom who is trying to figure out how much space to give to her daughter, which is tough for a self-proclaimed helicopter mom. How much space do you give to your kids?  Are you hovering or recovering? Sign up for […]

    Same Page Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025


    You and your spouse are pretty much on the same page, except when it comes to the kids you each brought into the family. Blended family expert Ron Deal joins Randy, and they're gonna help you have peace, cooperation, and love in that blended family of yours. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING […]

    Same Page Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025


    You and your spouse are pretty much on the same page, except when it comes to the kids you each brought into the family. Blended family expert Ron Deal joins Randy, and they're gonna help you have peace, cooperation, and love in that blended family of yours. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING […]

    Blended Families with Ron Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025


    You and your spouse are pretty much on the same page, except when it comes to the kids you each brought into the family. Blended family expert Ron Deal joins Randy, and they're gonna help you have peace, cooperation, and love in that blended family of yours. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING […]

    Blended Families with Ron Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025


    You and your spouse are pretty much on the same page, except when it comes to the kids you each brought into the family. Blended family expert Ron Deal joins Randy, and they're gonna help you have peace, cooperation, and love in that blended family of yours. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING […]

    Rookie Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025


    So you've only been married a short while; have you been surprised by some of the things you're learning? Doing? Thinking? Seeing? And have these surprises introduced you making rookie mistakes? If you want to avoid them, Dr. Randy and some very wise listeners have help.  Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. […]

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