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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.

The Intentional Living Center


    • Mar 2, 2026 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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    Intentional Habits for Life – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026


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    Communication in Marriage – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026


    “My wife says I never listen to her. At least I think that’s what she […]

    Communication in Marriage – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026


    “My wife says I never listen to her. At least I think that’s what she […]

    Intentional Habits for Life – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026


    The Oxford Dictionary defines habit as:  A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one […]

    Rookie Marriages

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026


    Author Dave Meurer stated” “A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together. […]

    Reasons to NOT Get Married w/ Dr. Todd Linaman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026


    American writer Emily Gordon wrote: In some cases, newlyweds want so badly for things to […]

    Holding Your Kids Accountable

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026


    Ignorance is bliss. Whoever said that was never a parent. Coming up, Dr. Randy is […]

    Marriage on the Brink

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026


    All they do is argue, and it seems divorce is the only way out. What […]

    Sibling Rivalries

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026


    Do you need help to survive Sibling Squabbles? Do you want to Resist Relational Rivalries? […]

    Encouraging Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026


    Do you understand how powerful your words are? How powerful encouragement is?  Learn to speak […]

    Intentional Living 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026


    A phrase you'll hear often is “Living an intentional life in Jesus Christ.” But do […]

    Intentional Habits for Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026


    The Oxford Dictionary defines habit as: A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one […]

    Love and Respect in Marriage – 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026


    Ogen Nash wrote: “To keep your marriage brimming, with love in the loving cup, Whenever […]

    Love and Respect in Marriage – 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026


    Ogen Nash wrote: “To keep your marriage brimming, with love in the loving cup, Whenever […]

    Adult Children Challenges – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026


    Was 18 a magic number? Your child would become an adult, move out, and do […]

    Pursuing the Right Goals – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026


    What does the word “Goal” mean to you? Something to do with a field, or […]

    Overcoming Worry – 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026


    You do know Jesus tells us not to worry, right? He said, “I tell you […]

    Adult Children Challenges – 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026


    Was 18 a magic number? Your child would become an adult, move out, and do […]

    Pursuing the Right Goals – 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026


    What does the word “Goal” mean to you? Something to do with a field, or […]

    Overcoming Worry – 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026


    You do know Jesus tells us not to worry, right? He said, “I tell you […]

    How Has God Given You Hope? – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026


    Hope, like love, has become seriously watered down. But hope is not something that you […]

    One Thing Parenting – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026


    How many times have you heard Dr. Randy talk about your “One thing?” Is parenting […]

    One Thing Parenting – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


    How many times have you heard Dr. Randy talk about your “One thing?” Is parenting […]

    How Has God Given You Hope? – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026


    Hope, like love, has become seriously watered down. But hope is not something that you […]

    Walk by Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026


    “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Those were Paul's words to the Corinthian […]

    Reaching Gen Z – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026


    As of late, it seems that more Gen Z's are coming to Church. How are […]

    One Thing Marriage – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026


    Life can be overwhelming; and that's why Dr. Randy wants to help you with accomplishing […]

    One Thing Marriage – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026


    Life can be overwhelming; and that's why Dr. Randy wants to help you with accomplishing […]

    Reaching Gen Z – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026


    As of late, it seems that more Gen Z's are coming to Church. How are […]

    Same Page Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026


    “Same Page” is a term Dr. Randy uses when a husband and wife are in […]

    Making Better Decisions – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026


    Not to decide is to decide.” So says Harvard theologian Harvey Cox. And it's true—but  […]

    How to Declutter Your Life – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026


    Mother Teresa said: “The more you have, the more you are occupied. The less you […]

    De-clutter Your Life – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026


    Mother Teresa said: “The more you have, the more you are occupied. The less you […]

    Making Better Decisions – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026


    Not to decide is to decide.” So says Harvard theologian Harvey Cox. And it's true—but  it's also not very intentional. If you're wrestling with making decisions, you'll want to catch Dr. Randy as he discusses:  Making Better Decisions. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! How […]

    When Do You Feel Most Loved?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026


    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?” But it's also a question you should ask your spouse. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING […]

    Who Influenced You? – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026


    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? Sign up for Dr. […]

    Who Influenced You? – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026


    “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. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living […]

    Who Influenced You? – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026


    “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. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living […]

    The Power of One Thing – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026


    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 […]

    How Did You Come to Christ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026


    Consistent. Patience. Forgiveness. Kindness. Available. Those are a lot of good words, and coming up, Dr. Randy will encourage you to find one word for one year. So, what's yours… for 2026? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Saved on Purpose What is Intentional Living? […]

    One Word for 2026 – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026


    Consistent. Patience. Forgiveness. Kindness. Available. Those are a lot of good words, and coming up, Dr. Randy will encourage you to find one word for one year. So, what's yours… for 2026? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Say Who You Are Part 1 What […]

    How to Have Healthy Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025


    Let's face it. We all know people who really know how to push our buttons. And some are really good at it. But what happens if they push too hard? Well, you may need to set up some boundaries, and Dr. Randy will help you establish some healthy ones. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL […]

    A Very Intentional Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025


    Dr. Randy's talked about our intentional God a bunch of times. Do you think He was intentional about the birth of One and Only His Son? Oh yeah, and when you see His intentionality stretch across the ages, you know He can be trusted. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an […]

    A Very Intentional Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025


    Dr. Randy's talked about our intentional God a bunch of times. Do you think He was intentional about the birth of One and Only His Son? Oh yeah, and when you see His intentionality stretch across the ages, you know He can be trusted. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an […]

    Building an Intentional Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025


    Is your faith where it needs to be? Is it growing, or are there days when it doesn't seem to show up? If you want to embrace a stronger, everyday faith, Dr. Randy's here to help you grow an intentional faith. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog […]

    Workaholics & Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025


    If you spend wa-a-a-ay too much time at work, and then when you come home you're spending too much time thinking about work, how is that affecting your marriage?  If that sounds like you and what's going on at your house, Dr. Randy will help you establish godly priorities in your life to change that. […]

    A Blended Christmas – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025


    The holidays can be especially tough for blended families. What do you do with lost or broken Christmas traditions? Joining Dr. Randy is Ron Deal, Director of Family Life Blended, and together they will help you find the peace and joy of Christmas. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional […]

    A Blended Christmas – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025


    The holidays can be especially tough for blended families. What do you do with lost or broken Christmas traditions? Joining Dr. Randy is Ron Deal, Director of Family Life Blended, and together they will help you find the peace and joy of Christmas. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional […]

    How to Have an Intentional Marriage – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 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 […]

    Parent Up and Power Down – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025


    Do you have a strong-willed, powerful child in your house. Well guess what? There's at least ONE powerful parent in that same house. So what do you do to bring the volume and the tension down? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Show your love, […]

    Parent Up and Power Down – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025


    Do you have a strong-willed, powerful child in your house. Well guess what? There's at least ONE powerful parent in that same house. So what do you do to bring the volume and the tension down? Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! A Story of […]

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