Do you long to be intentional about raising your kids to be passionate Jesus followers? Do you wish for a thriving marriage? A thriving life? Each week Phil and Diane Comer, along with Brook and Elizabeth Mosser, bring biblical hope and practical help in the how of life, marriage, and parenting. We invite you to join the conversation!
The Intentional Parents Podcast is a refreshing and insightful resource for parents seeking wisdom and guidance in raising their children to know and love Jesus. Unlike other "Christiany" parenting podcasts, this one stands out as authentic, non-judgmental, and genuinely wise. The hosts, Diane and Elizabeth Comer, along with their husbands Phil and Brook Mosser, share their experiences and offer practical advice rooted in Scripture. This podcast has been a blessing to many listeners, providing encouragement and support in the challenging journey of parenthood.
One of the best aspects of The Intentional Parents Podcast is its authenticity. The hosts are not afraid to be vulnerable and share their own struggles and shortcomings as parents. This creates a relatable atmosphere that allows listeners to feel understood and encouraged. The episodes are filled with wise insights, practical tips, and biblical wisdom that can be easily applied to real-life parenting situations. The podcast also features interviews with experts and authors who provide additional perspectives on parenting topics.
Another great aspect of this podcast is its focus on rooting everything in Scripture. The hosts consistently emphasize the importance of having a relationship with Jesus and seeking His guidance in parenting decisions. They provide practical examples of how to apply biblical principles in raising children who are passionate followers of Jesus. This emphasis on faith-based parenting sets this podcast apart from others in the genre.
In terms of weaknesses, one possible drawback is that some listeners may find the content too focused on Christian beliefs and values. While this may not be an issue for those who align with these beliefs, it may not appeal as much to listeners from different religious backgrounds or those looking for a more secular approach to parenting advice.
In conclusion, The Intentional Parents Podcast is a valuable resource for parents seeking wise advice and encouragement in raising children who know and love Jesus. It offers genuine insights rooted in Scripture, delivered by relatable hosts who share their own experiences honestly. Whether you are a new parent or a seasoned one, this podcast provides practical tips and biblical wisdom that can help guide you in your parenting journey.
You are in for a special treat; we did our first-ever live Q+R recording from the Motherhood retreat! We had hundreds of women send in questions from the weekend that touch on many deep topics like giving care before criticism, how to encourage your husband, is anything off-limits when you are lamenting with God, how to cut the deadly loop of envy, how to offer help to your friends in a way they can say yes and so much more. We hope you join us today for a tiny taste of our 2024 Intentional Motherhood retreat. Enjoy! Join our Legacy Builders Watch on YouTube Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Blogs The Intentional Film Series
Get ready to take some notes with this conversation! We have Justin Whitmel Earley on the show today. Justin is a full-time lawyer, writer, speaker, husband, and father to four boys. Justin's books, especially Habits of the Household, center around habit formation, how our habits affect our family and personal well-being, and the idea that things can change when we bring those habits into the light of the gospel. Join our conversation as we talk about tickle blessings, bedtime liturgy, new habit-forming tips, and how reconciliation is a gift God gives us, and we give to each other. Enjoy! Connect with Justin Justin's BooksHabits of the HouseholdThe Common RuleMade for People Ronald RolheiserAgainst the Infinite Horizon Join our Legacy Builders!!! Watch on YouTube Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Blog The Intentional Film Series
We have a guest on our show today who is going to help you lower your defenses when it comes to the topic of technology use while at the same time giving you tools and encouragement to build a healthy relationship with it. We are so pleased to have Joey Odom on the show. This conversation is rich, deep, intelligent, and packed with practical help. Get ready to laugh at some great stories, connect with relatable examples, and encourage you to take a step closer to a healthy relationship with technology for yourself and your kids. 3 things you can do today 1. Spend one hour physically distance from your phone a day (it's a muscle to build)2. In your home establish sacred times/places where you do not have your phones (either dinner table or kid's room)3. Search for moments of connection with kids and spouse How to connect with Aro:Digital FastAro Podcastgoaro.comAro App Join our Legacy Builders!!! Motherhood retreat Watch on YouTube Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Blog The Intentional Film Series
On today's show, Brook + Elizabeth and Phil + Diane respond to three questions that were sent in. This episode may be helpful to you if you have kids that express their emotions in big ways, if you want to understand your parent's culture of Christianity to understand how it affected your upbringing, and if you have a neurodivergent child or grandchild and you want to cultivate hope and learn ways to support your child, your spouse and your grown kids. Enjoy! Join our Legacy Builders!!! Motherhood retreat Watch on YouTube Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Blog The Intentional Film Series
What does it look like to not only follow Jesus but also share Jesus in our time? We welcome the one and only Josh White back to the podcast today. Josh White is the pastor at Door of Hope in Portland, Oregon. He's also an author, speaker, and musician. Join us for this deep and helpful conversation as Josh speaks the truth in love. We explore how sharing our faith is an excellent medium for sanctification and how our faith is communal, confessional, and personal. We also sit in the beautiful truth of grace and the depth of Jesus' love for us. Enjoy! Josh White's Book:Stumbling Toward Eternity by Josh White Episode with Josh White:Fatherlessness Interview with Josh White Join our Legacy Builders!!!Motherhood retreatWatch on YouTubeFollow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website:BlogThe Intentional Film Series
Is it our responsibility to do it all? Is there a better way? We have ideals, sometimes we feel like it's all up to us, other times we have fears that show up in our thoughts and responses and we don't always see our limitations, especially with the perspective that they can be a gift to us. Join us today as we explore these 5 questions to ask yourself: 1: Is this Striving?2: Is it fear?3: Are we accepting our limitations and the limitations of our family?4. Is it obedience?5. is it yours to do? Scripture mentioned:Acts 17v 25-27 Psalm 46v10Proverbs 14v23Psalm 127Hebrews 4v2Luke 12v24-341 Corinthians 12v26 Galatians 5v25 Book rec:The Gift of Limitations by Sara Hagerty Motherhood retreat Watch on YouTube Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
We are privileged to sit and talk with Jerry and Pat Sittser today. If you don't know this couple you are in for a treat. They deposit thoughtful and Godly wisdom about marriage and blended families. They share how blended families and marriage are incredible gifts while acknowledging the dynamics are complex. As you will hear from their stories today, they are passionate about serving each other, their grown kids, and their grandchildren. They have learned to ask themselves helpful questions to bring about the most fruit in their lives. Enjoy! Previous interviews with Jerry Sittser:Part 1Part 2 Motherhood retreat Watch on YouTube Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
It's Q+R time today! All four of us are here to answer some really great questions. We first dive deep into the question; how do you allow Jesus to change you so you can convert head knowledge into action? We also explore how to keep your relationship with God fun and lastly, we offer a few things we have learned about parenting teens as we experience our own in real time. Enjoy! Book Recommendation:Seen by Will Hutcherson and Chinwé Williams Scriptures mentioned:Psalm 103v14: Philippians 2v12John 15v4Proverbs 24v16 Luke 1+2Proverbs 311Timothy 6v6Proverbs 27Ecclesiastes 2v26Proverbs 3v11-12 Motherhood retreat Watch on YouTube Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
Today, we welcome back one of our favorite guests and good friend, Greta Eskridge. Greta and her husband have four kids of their own. They are navigating this cultural moment when it comes to protecting their kids from pornography, and understanding how to be proactive with technology. In today's conversation, Greta shares her wisdom about big issues our kids are facing like sexing, sexploitation, pornography, smartphones, mental health, and how important it is for parents to have regular conversations to be their children's source of information. Enjoy! Greta Eskridge Podcast: Greta's New book will be released on March 5th 2025 Motherhood retreat Watch on YouTube Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
Today, we welcome back John Mark Comer to the podcast. Get ready to take notes on many key moments in this conversation that will have you hitting replay! John Mark deposits some helpful thoughts around information versus spiritual formation, stages in our spiritual journey, refreshing views on what parents really need- rest, and how we can practically keep taking one more step in the right direction. If you are feeling weary in parenting you will not want to miss conversation. ENJOY! John Mark Comer:The latest book: Practicing the Way Books mentioned:Iron John by Robert BlyDomestic Monastery by Ronald RolheiserCritical Journey by Janet Hagberg and Robert Guelich Podcast mentioned:Andy Crouch Motherhood retreathttps://www.intentionalparents.org/motherhood-retreat Watch on YouTube Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
Today we have Megan Fate Marshmon on the show! If you know, you know! Megan is determined to use her life to spread hope, share truth, and celebrate others. She is finishing her Doctorate of Ministry as she serves as a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church and the Director of Women's Ministries at Hume Lake Christian Camps. She also shepherds women at Arbor Road Church in Long Beach, California. We cover grief, loss, anger, sadness and what happens when life blows up and what is life like as a single parent and a widow? You don't want to miss this episode. Enjoy! Quotes:“A gift from loss: You start to care a whole lot less about things that don't matter and you care a whole lot more about things that do.” “Half of you is in heaven...just love a bunch of people.” Sanctification gap: “What do you do in the moments when you realize you are not where you should be?” Temptations of the Flesh: 1) Never going to figure it out/ despair2) Not going to care about immoral temptation3) Moral temptation, to try to just do better by myself in the weakness of the flesh Pre-order Megans Book! Megan's WebsiteMegan's IG:Megan's FB Intentional: Why Go to Church Watch on YouTube Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
Join us today with our special guests and dear friends, the Jauregui's. They share their family's story of longsuffering and loss. If you are in a season or have been in a season of suffering and loss we pray today's conversation blesses your heart as you continue to bring your pain to Jesus. The Jauregi's teach us a few things they have learned along their journey and we hope you will be encouraged by their hearts and character. Enjoy! Gaetano's Music:SpotifyYoutube Scripture:2 corinthians 1v3 Watch on YouTube Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
The culture of comparison is thick around us. It can be so easy to get caught up in it, even when it's not as obvious and sneaks up on you. It's constantly in our faces through social media or media of any kind. Today's conversation is all about the ways comparison shows up in our lives and how God feels about it. There are 6 major areas that we often get stuck in comparison, but we don't have to stay stuck there. Join us as we name these spots and explore how to healthily combat them. Enjoy! 6 Areas of Comparison:OurselvesGiftingCallingParentsOur livesOur stage Scripture:John 82 corinthians 10v12Matthew 251 Peter 4v10Ecclesiastes 12v13 Watch on YouTube Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
We all are leaving a legacy. The question is, what legacy will you leave behind? Parenting adult children and grandchildren can be tricky because it means you have to let go while still staying present and supportive. Today, Brook and Elizabeth interview Phil and Diane about what it means to be an intentional grandparent. Phil and Diane share a few key elements they have learned through the years. They share how their perspectives have changed as the world has changed and how humility, grace, and love can go a long way. Enjoy! Scripture:Proverbs 13v22Romans 14v13Romans 15v7 Watch on YouTube Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
What are the lies you are believing? On today's show, we walk through three common lies that many of us are prone to believe. We explore where lies entered our story as humans and how we can combat them. So often, our enemy carefully crafted the lies we hear for each of us. We hope today's conversation brings hope and healing to a lie you believe. Enjoy! Three lies that we believe:1) Our worth is based on what we can produce2) I'm just a bad parent/human3) It's all up to me Scriptures:John 1John 8v442 corinthians 11v14 James 5v162 Chronicles 20 Psalm 139 Matthew 11v 28-30 Jeremiah 31v 3 Mark 14v5 Book Recommendations:Treasures in the Dark by Katherine WolfLive No Lies by John Mark Comer Watch on YouTube Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
We have an incredible guest on the show today; Andy Crouch joins Brook for an insightful and rich conversation about technology and the family. You may know Andy Crouch from his books The Techwise Family or The Life We Were Looking For. In this episode, we ask Andy questions like, what is the family for? And what worked or didn't work as Andy and his wife raised their two kids? Brook and Andy also explore the superpowers we are drawn to and rely on and how choosing to be happy now or happy later can either transform us in the way we want to go or the way we don't want to go. Enjoy! Andy Crouch Books:The Tech-Wise FamilyThe Life We're Looking For Watch on YouTube Speaking events:Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
Complaining is not new to the human experience. We all suffer on this side of heaven; some is circumstantial, and some is perspective. Thankfully, the Bible has a lot to share with us about complaining. We hope you will join us for our conversation today, where we talk about perspective in suffering, some sneaky ways the enemy likes to fuel the fire and a few helpful questions to ask amid your grumbling. We also talk about negative development and some essential tools to help you escape a cycle of complaining. Enjoy! Scriptures mentioned:Philippians 2v14+15Exodus 162 Corinthians 5Psalm 1361 Peter Watch on YouTube Speaking events:Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
Join us today for a Q+R where we respond to a few of your wonderfully, honest questions. This episode is for you if you are a highly sensitive person or are parenting one, if you struggle to connect with your child or they rub you the wrong way, and if you find yourself in a season of obscurity wondering when your life's work will begin. We talk about all this and more and get down to the root of these questions to lend hope and encouragement for the season you find yourself in today. Enjoy! Scriptures mentioned:Romans 15Psalm 139James 1v123 John 4 Watch on YouTube Speaking events:Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
We have the whole crew here today, and we are diving into a great question that was submitted to us: How do you talk to your kids about alcohol in a culture that normalizes it? There are a lot of nuances to this topic and it's not black and white. We discuss conviction versus preference, parenting out of relationship, and how easy it is to turn to external things rather than God. We hope you join us as we talk about what the Bible says about alcohol and how to live in a way that we can offer our bodies as a living sacrifice to Jesus. Enjoy! Scriptures mentioned:Ephesians 5v18Proverbs 23v301 corinthians 6v19Romans 14v231 Corinthians 10v23 Watch on YouTube Speaking events:Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
How do we practically train our children to walk with Jesus and do what He did? On today's show, we talk about a 4- step process that shows us how to bring our children on the journey with us. Just like Jesus involves us in His work, He wants us to do the same with our children. There are different stages in training our children and as you walk through each stage you give them the gift of leadership and equip them for their individual God-given callings. Enjoy! 4-step process1) I do- you watch2) I do- you help3) You do- I help4) You do- I watch Scriptures mentioned:Deuteronomy 6Luke 9v13-17Mark 6v7Mathew 28v19-20Hebrews 12v1 Watch on YouTube Speaking events:Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
Our culture is highly individualistic, but is this the way of the Kingdom? When we look at the early church in Acts, there is a marked difference in how they lived beyond themselves. They lived for their community and God. In today's show, Phil+Diane and Brook+Elizabeth talk about three key elements to living a life counter to our culture and our natural desires. Enjoy! Three Things to Live Beyond Ourselves:1) Hospitality2) Generosity3) Service Scriptures mentioned:Acts 2v42Romans 12Romans 15v7 Proverbs 212 Corinthians 9 Why go to church episode:So Why Go To Church Book recommendations:When Sorry Isn't Enough by Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas Watch on YouTube Speaking events:Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
We probably all have experienced a poor apology or even given one. On today's show Phil+Diane and Brook+Elizabeth all sit down to discuss what a good apology looks like. It is so much more than the words you say or don't say, although they are important. They unpack God's heart for forgiveness and how it goes hand in hand with apologies. They also go through the 5 steps to apologize from the book, When Sorry Isn't Enough by Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas. Enjoy! 5 steps to an apology:1) Expressing Regret2) Accepting responsibility3) Making restitution4) Genuinely repenting5) Request forgiveness Book recommendations:When Sorry Isn't Enough by Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas Watch on YouTube Speaking events:Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
A.J. Swoboda is back on the show today! A.J. and Brook sit down to talk and laugh about deep thoughts that are vulnerable and real. Their conversation gets into desires and how critical it is to live in a place of satisfaction in Christ. In this topic of desires, the conversation covers so many facets, from unwanted desires, practical desires, the balance of naming our desires and knowing when to die to them, how we bless our children, how we can learn from those closest to us to be transformed, and how we need to see Jesus in his humanity to relate to God. Enjoy! Book recommendations:The Gift of Thorns by AJ SwobodaSubversive Sabbath by AJ Swoboda Intentional Podcast:Subversive Sabbath interview with AJ Swoboda Watch on YouTube Speaking events:Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
Brook, Elizabeth, and Phil are here today to answer more of your questions. They cover three that range from how to align our bodies and emotions with the truth that our hearts already know, what true repentance looks like as a parent who wants to teach it to your children, and how to navigate church hurt. With each of these questions, they dive into scripture and practical wisdom that has helped them in their personal and parenting journeys. Enjoy! Scripture:Phil 4v8-9Romans 8v1 Acts 262 Corinthians 7v8-12Hebrews 10v25Deuteronomy 12v5So Why Go To Church episode: Book Recommendations:Your Best Self and Boundaries for Your Soul by Dr. Alison Cook Watch on YouTube Speaking events:Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
Dallas Willard said it so well when he said, “Feelings are good servants, but they are disastrous masters.” We live in the “I feel, therefore I am” culture and no longer live in truth. In today's show, we discuss how our emotions are tools given to us by God. God values emotions and feelings, but we must have them in the right order. We discuss how parenting is a space where emotions come up often, not just for our kids but for us as parents. We go over six big emotions that arise within us and our children, and then we explore different ways to relate to these emotions. Enjoy! 6 Big emotions:1) Jealousy2) Fear3) Anger4) Grief5) Guilt6) Anxiety 4 Things we all need as humans:1) Focused attention2) Acceptance3) Guidance4) Protection Watch on YouTube Speaking events:Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
Today's show explores the question, What is God's Heart with our capacity? Just because we are capable of something doesn't mean we have the capacity for it. The questions we discuss in today's show will challenge you in self-awareness to help you discover your gifts, your capacity in them, and the season in which God is asking you to use them. We dive deeper into more areas around this topic, like our insecurities, how our community can help us discover our calling, and most importantly, how our calling is not about us. Enjoy!4 Questions to ask yourself:1) Am I striving?2) Am I living in fear?3) Am I accepting my limitations and my family's limitations? 4) Is it Obedience? Book recommendation:Sacred Fire by Ronald Rolheiser Scripture:1 Peter 4v8-11Proverbs 3v5-6Ecclesiastes 3v1-8James 1v12Psalm 131 Watch on YouTube Speaking events:Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
We have Michael Handler, the Chief Innovation Officer at Awana, on today's show. Brook and Michael talked about becoming emotionally healthy and safe parents when this was not the model they grew up knowing. Michael reminds us that Christ is in the business of redeeming our stories and how God often uses our children in this formation process. In this conversation, you will hear about how multigenerational churches are a gift, how it's essential, to be honest about your story while honoring your parents, how our children can be a mirror to help us gain understanding, how hurt can become our identity, how we can give our children safety even if we never experienced it and how when we bring our children safety God can use it to provide us with the safety we may not have received. Enjoy! Book recommendation: Resilient: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church Coming out August of 2024Forming Faith: Discipling the Next Generation in a Post-Christian Culture Watch on YouTube Speaking events:Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
Marriage is hard, but it is worth the fight. On today's show, we talk about marriage and things we can do or not do that will allow your marriage to thrive. Phil and Diane have been married for 45 years and Brook and Elizabeth just celebrated 17 years and they have some helpful insights that they have learned along the way to share with you today. Grab your spouse, take some notes, and be ready for some practical tips and some refreshing encouragement. Enjoy! A few key takeaways:-Learn your spouse-Love them for who they are-It will be imperfect, but try to love your spouse better each day -Husbands cherish your wives Book recommendation:Resolve conflict God's way by Dr. Bill Graybill Scriptures mentioned:Ephesians 5v25-33 Quotes:Richard Foster: The many mini-deaths of going beyond ourselvesRichard Foster: Freedom is a byproduct of discipline and commitmentUnknown-“Because women are so rarely cherished, they settle for being occasionally desired” Watch on YouTube Speaking events:Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
How long has it been since someone- anyone- poured into you? In 2023, over 600 mothers gathered together to learn, to worship, to grow, to encourage, and to be encouraged. We are still in awe of what God did! The Spirit moved, the Father spoke, and Jesus healed. It was so incredible that we can't wait to do it again! We want to invite you to join us October 3rd - 5th, 2024, for a three-day retreat designed to pour into you. We know the task of motherhood is both beautiful and hard, life giving and exhausting, and we want to create a space for the Spirit to refresh you on your journey. We will press into how motherhood gently leads us to spiritual formation, how relationships are essential for the journey, and how our connection with God spills over to our connection with our families. Come to where we live, in Bend, Oregon… a place of startling beauty, a place to come away from it all. Come with your best friend, your sister, your mom— come together, or come alone. This is a retreat for any stage of motherhood you find yourself in… from mothers of infants to grandmothers and women who hope to be mothers someday. There will be something for all of you! We all need each other! We truly believe that the greatest gift you can give your children, young and old, is your transforming self. It was Dallas Willard who said, “If you don't come apart for a while, you'll come apart after a while.” So come! Come apart for a while with us. Come, planning to be surprised by God, to find in Him the delight your soul craves. Sign Up Today!
On today's show, we are asking some questions to get us thinking about conflict in a helpful way. What does conflict bring up internally for us and What do we do when we are overwhelmed with the feelings that surround conflict? We not only take a deep dive into what we feel when conflict arises but also how to see others in the conflict and how it affects them. When we interact with each of our relationships we are not just interacting with the person, but also with their story and their woundings. We hope today's show helps you get a little more curious, have a little more compassion, and bring in a little more calm. Enjoy! 3 Ways people often handle or respond to conflict:1) Attack2) Ignore3) Manage 3 Things to ask yourself:1) Be curious about what is coming up2) Have Compassion for yourself3) Calmness Book recommendation:Resolve conflict God's way by Dr. Bill Graybill Scriptures mentioned:Philippians 2v3-42 Timothy 2v23James 4 Watch on YouTube Speaking events:Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
Welcome to our living room! Today is our first Intentional video podcast! We hope now more than ever you feel like you are sitting in our living room conversing with us and that you leave with hope and encouragement to keep stepping into the person God sees you becoming. Today, we sit down to talk about mentorship and our influence in our families and out in the world. We discuss why mentorship is important, what makes a great mentor, and how we can become great mentors ourselves. We discuss the pressures we face in our culture today to be an influence, how we can become a better mentor with age, and something we call accidental influencing. We cover six ways to become an intentional mentor and five reflection questions to help you process where to begin. Enjoy! 6 ways to become intentional mentors (applies to accidental mentoring):1) Slow down2) See people3) Say encouraging things4) No shame5) Be Safe6) Make it Simple 5 Reflection questions:1) Think back on your life -who are the people who inspired and influenced you to press in and follow Jesus in a deeper way?2) Who needs to be seen by you?3) What do you see in them?4) What regrets can you pass on so that someone else can learn from your mistakes, what do you wish you would have done differently?5) What are the top 3 spiritual practices that have opened your whole self to come near to God and where has He transformed you most radically? Scriptures mentioned:2 Timothy 2v2Deuteronomy 6v71 corinthians 11v1 Watch on YouTube Speaking events: Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
We have a fun show for you today. All four of us recently traveled to a great church in San Diego called Rise City, and we got to sit down at the end of the conference to do a live question and response time. Their community asked many fantastic questions that many of you have asked us, so we thought we would share this with you today. We cover questions about discipline, parenting children with special needs, our best advice for marriage, what we would do differently in our parenting, blended families, parenting when you blew it in the early years, is therapy Biblical, and cultivating digital rule of life for your family. Enjoy! Speaking events: Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Passionate-Jesus-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: intentionalparents.org Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series
Today we are covering the topic of one of the eight primary emotions, anger. Anger reveals what matters to us- both good and not good. Anger becomes a warning signal, compelling humble people to look inside to identify what emotion they are experiencing and why. Fear? Hurt? Sadness? Resentment? Anger is possibly the most important feeling we experience as emotional and spiritual beings because it is the first step to authentic living. It shows our yearnings and hunger for life. We will also cover five ways to start working on being aware of your anger and how to live in the power of the Spirit. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Passionate-Jesus-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: intentionalparents.org Donate: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series Interview with Aundi Kolber!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659?i=1000537701695
When we teach our children to accept the word no, we give them a gift to help them as they mature into adulthood. On today's show, Phil, Diane, Brook, and Elizabeth share some recent events where teaching the word no has proven challenging and has also provided a ton of fruit in their family. Join us today as they unpack the stories and lean into how God teaches us to accept the word no, how welcoming the word no brings contentment in life, and how we can give our children a no without breaking their spirit. Enjoy! 3 Dont's:1. Don't be avoidant, if you ignore these conversations it won't help2. Don't be dismissive, sometimes you have to slow way down to be fully present 3. Don't be snarky or sarcastic, it's belittling 3 Do's:1. Do put on compassion, you don't have to feel it, put it on like clothes2. Do listen and reflect back, it's powerful! “I hear you saying...Do I have that right?” Go into it with curiosity3. Do practice humility, be open Digital Rule of Life PDF Speaking events: Rise City Church January 26-28 Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Scriptures mentioned:1 John 5v14-15 Romans 2v41 Timothy 6v6 Colossians 3v122 Thessalonians 2v16-17 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
Today, we discuss all things digital. How does technology form us? How does technology influence our children? What is our responsibility? The primary thing technology does is change our minds, and God invites us into the renewal of our minds. If it feels hard not to be conformed to the culture around you, you are not alone. On the show today, Brook and Elizabeth share what a digital rule of life is and what their digital rule of life looks like in their home. We have some tools that we hope are helpful as you figure out what guardrails you and your family need. Digital Rule of Life PDF Book:Andy Crouch, The tech-wise family Book:Johann Hari, Stolen Focus Speaking events: Rise City Church January 26-28 Forest Home Family Camp June 23-29 Scriptures mentioned:Romans 12v1-2Proverbs 29v18 Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional MERCH:Gear for the journey Grab a copy of our book:Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!) Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: Blog The Intentional Film Series
In today's show, we have Diane, Elizabeth, and Sally Lemos Lpc sharing a conversation about Christmas and all the expectations and pressures that can come up. So often, we strive to do everything, but do we know why we are doing everything? Is it to perform for others or even to prove something to ourselves? It's so easy to make Christmas about what we want instead of focusing on something far more important: how we make others around us feel. We hope this conversation feels like you are sitting with Sally, Diane, and Elizabeth as they dive into some great stories of missing the mark and how it led them to ask these three helpful yet challenging questions: 1. How do we not miss this Christmas? 2. Who or how do I want to be? 3. What kind of culture am I trying to create?Merry Christmas and Enjoy! Scriptures mentioned:1 John 3v19-202 Corinthians 10v13 Follow us on Instagram: @intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
Today, we continue answering your questions. Thank you for sending in such great ones! The first one we respond to is how to parent children who have the opposite personality as you; there is a challenge and a blessing that comes with that. Then, we discuss what repentance can look like after you have responded in anger to your kids. Listen in for some hope and helpful practices, even if you blew it. The last question for today is about how to have a conversation with your kids when someone is having a baby outside of marriage. We touch on so many common situations in parenting; there is something for every parent in this show today! Enjoy! Scripture mentioned:Psalm 127v3Proverbs 24v16James 5v16James 1v19Ephesians 4v15John 4 The episode on Anger with Sally Lemos(LPC): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659? i=1000634877215 Follow us on Instagram: @intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
Phil+Diane and Brook+Elizabeth respond to a few great questions in today's show. First, they talk about what to do when you feel overwhelmed with the load God has given you. Do you constantly feel like you are living outside of your capacity with no margin? Secondly, they discuss how to navigate the subject of death with your kids. This can be a tough subject when your kids feel afraid and even harder when you, as a parent, have fears around death, too. Lastly, they respond to a question about fathers cultivating a vision for their family and what to do if you never had a good father to show you how to do that for your family. This episode has loads of hope to share! Enjoy! HOPE: Heaven, Oriented, Perspective, Everyday Verses Mentioned: Psalm 54:4Isaiah 40:31Phil 4:13James 2: 14-17 Matthew 26:38John 14:1-141 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Book recommendation: Randy Alcorn: Heaven and Heaven for Kids Follow us on Instagram: @intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
It's our pleasure to welcome back Katharine Hill on our podcast today. Katherine Hill is an Author, speaker, and director for Care for the Family. In our conversation today, we discuss challenges like busyness, distractions, striving, and the digital age. Katharine shares some brilliant thoughts on attentive stillness even when life is busy and the value of being interruptable. We dive deep into finding a slower pace with God despite facing many challenges that want to pull us away. Katharine also shares four helpful habits that she does in her own life to help bring her and her family closer to Jesus. Enjoy! 1) Calm2) Comfortable3) Concealed4) Care-free Katharine Hill:https://www.katharinehill.co.uk/ Katharine's Book: Born Free: A call to be still, know God, and Flourish in a Hectic Worldhttps://www.amazon.com/Born-Free-Still-Flourish-Hectic/dp/1914553187/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZMREVYTI4I6J&keywords=born+free+by+katharine+hill&qid=1701198451&sprefix=born+free+by+katharine+hill%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1 Book recommendation: Domestic Monasteryhttps://www.amazon.com/Domestic-Monastery-Ronald-Rolheiser/dp/164060670X/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=MBMWZ6NF70YO&keywords=domestic+monastery+by+ronald+rolheiser&qid=1701198500&sprefix=domestic+m%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 Follow us on Instagram: @intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
Anger is a part of the human experience and can be unpleasant, but our anger can be a gift when we listen to what it wants to communicate. The incredible Sally Lemos, MS, LPC, is on the podcast again today. Sally shares some helpful ways to learn to be aware of our anger before it turns into rage. We discuss storytellers, limits, how to slow down to go faster, and the unforced rhythms of grace. We give you four practical tools in today's show that will help you as you practice becoming a peaceful presence in your home. Enjoy! Practical tools:1. Notice what is happening in us2. Slow down to pay attention3. Make Repair4. Grounding Practice (Air, Earth, Light, and Water) Where to find Sally Lemos MS, LPC: https://www.newbloomtherapy.com/aboutSally's Blog: https://www.newbloomtherapy.com/my-blog Verses mentioned:Matthew 11:28-30Philippians 4:8 Follow us on Instagram: @intentional_parents @brook_mosser @Emosser @philmcomer @dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
Our culture is fascinated with fear, but as Christians, how is God calling us to walk with him amid our fears? Today, the whole crew is here, and we talk all about fear, how we naturally respond to fear, how shame comes into play, how we can moralize our fears, and most importantly, how we fear not. We cover 4 points today to help you in your spiritual formation journey that God wants to use to transform us into who we really are. This process takes time, so remember to give yourself loads of grace. Enjoy! 4 Things 1. Notice and Befriend fear 2. Invite 3. Speak truth over yourself 4. Choose trust Book: Resilient Child Discipleshiphttps://www.amazon.com/Resilient-Discipleship-Fearless-Future-Church/dp/1946680648 Book: The faith of our childrenhttps://www.amazon.com/Faith-Our-Children-Discipling-Generation/dp/1614841683/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VRAVEFTMM9J8&keywords=the+faith+of+our+children&qid=1698171150&s=books&sprefix=the+faith+of+our+children%2Cstripbooks%2C185&sr=1-1 Links:https://childdiscipleship.com/https://childdiscipleship.com/resilient-child-discipleship-training/ Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
Today, we have Matt Markins on the show. Matt is the president and CEO of Awana. Some of you may have grown up in Awana, and others have never heard of it; Awana is a child discipleship and formation program that focuses on helping parents thrive in the daily mundane formational process with their children. In this episode, we talk about the three pillars of discipleship, how to work these into our families, a vision for your home, a culture of transparency, how parenting is both mundane and miraculous, and how the church community can shape a child's faith journey, to name a few. Enjoy! Three Pillars of Discipleship 1)Be with Jesus2)Become like Jesus3)Do what Jesus did Book: Resilient Child Discipleshiphttps://www.amazon.com/Resilient-Discipleship-Fearless-Future-Church/dp/1946680648 Book: The faith of our childrenhttps://www.amazon.com/Faith-Our-Children-Discipling-Generation/dp/1614841683/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VRAVEFTMM9J8&keywords=the+faith+of+our+children&qid=1698171150&s=books&sprefix=the+faith+of+our+children%2Cstripbooks%2C185&sr=1-1 Links:https://childdiscipleship.com/https://childdiscipleship.com/resilient-child-discipleship-training/ Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
Today, We have Elizabeth Smith on the podcast. Elizabeth Smith is a professor at Moody Bible and an author. In this conversation, Brook and Elizabeth cover transparency with your kids, humility, and allowing shame to propel us to repair our relationships. Elizabeth shares the question she is researching in her doctorate: Is the Church a spiritually supportive community for children or families recovering from trauma? You will hear a few of her perspectives on crucial characteristics like empathy, fear of failure, and being faithful. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
Today, we have ALL the speakers from our recent Motherhood Retreat sitting down and responding to your questions! There were hundreds of questions to respond to, but some to highlight in this episode are "How do I connect with boys emotionally"? "How do I interact with my parents when my maturity has grown past them"? "When it comes to saying no, how do we gracefully decline without sounding dismissive or uncaring"? We discuss these questions and many more. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
Today, we are diving into the waters of resentment, the pleasure principle, and what happens when we operate from a place of busyness and not rest. Often, in our very full lives, we can forget our end goal, Christ-likeness and being people of love. We walk through the pleasure principle and how we can move to become people who embrace maturity and not resentment. Enjoy How to move towards maturity and away from the pleasure principle 1. Acknowledge your disappointment 2. Remember Hope 3. Daily Surrender 4. Choose to notice Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
Today, we have Jon Tyson on the podcast! So many fun and exciting topics are covered on the episode. We cover the problem of men in our time and what we can do to help our fathers, especially young boys. We talk about breaking them out of their childish thinking, bringing them into a liminal space, and then walking them through becoming men. We also cover how we can help form our daughters into adulthood and prepare them for womanhood? We lastly cover forming men, and how to get what you maybe never got. Enjoy! How do men put away childish things? The Five Shifts 1. Ease to difficulty 2. Self to other 3. Whole to a part 4. Control to surrender 5. The temporary to the eternal Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
Today, on the podcast, we walk through what it looks like to create a culture of mercy instead of judgment. We cover how God's awareness can shape our awareness and how we create this culture in our homes. We also cover the four necessities needed to cultivate mercy in your homes. Enjoy! The Four Ways:1. Create a culture of self-awareness2. Create a culture of curiosity rather than judgment3. Create a culture of discernment4. Create an others-centered culture Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
Consecration is a blessing for you, your family, and generations to come. It's a beautiful gift you can give your family. In today's Show, Phil and Brook break down what consecration means and what it looks like to live a life consecrated to God. They get honest about how it is so easy not to live this way and how we can push against the current culture to move closer to holiness. Life is hard, and we all find things that help us cope or soothe our pain, but it leads us away from consecration and brings us more pain. Brook and Phil squash any elements of shame in this process and bring hope through small, practical ways when we choose little acts of obedience daily. A common theme of this episode circles around the truth that when you give up more of yourself and live a consecrated life, you receive more of God's spirit, which helps you continue to live a holy life and receive His blessings. This work of consecration is so important because what we don't deal with becomes a trap for our children. It is our responsibility to stop sin and release blessings to our children. May this be a part of your legacy in your family? Enjoy!Three things that make up the idea of consecration: 1)Cleansing2)Sacrificing3)Dedication 3 Reasons that hold us back from Consecration: 1)Compromise2)Carelessness3)CowardessFollow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
Mean girls are not just in the movies. Today, Diane and Elizabeth talk about bullies, in particular mean girls. Our culture tolerates a level of speech towards one another that we have never seen before, especially online. It's everywhere, from prominent leaders to our families and children. The culture our children are navigating through is tricky, and the method of killing them with kindness doesn't always work. Diane and Elizabeth share some wisdom about what to do if your daughter is facing a mean girl. What does it look like to follow Christ and also draw boundaries? How do we teach our daughters to hold space for empathy so they can see that there is a story behind each mean girl? And finally, how can we teach our daughters to forgive the mean girl or bully even if repairing the relationship isn't possible? We hope this conversation today will help you navigate the problematic relationships that your daughters will encounter at some point. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
The whole crew is here today to answer more of your thoughtful questions. We cover topics like what to do when your kids test the boundaries with grandparents or other caregivers. We tease out some tricky elements like the parent's role and the grandparent's role in these situations. We also answer the question, how do we deal with catastrophic fears in parenting? We dive into the root of fears and turn to the Bible for wisdom about what God says about anxiety and our troubles. We differentiate concerns from true evil and learn how to listen and support a friend when fears arise. The last topic we cover today is homeschooling. We talk about the good and the complex parts of homeschooling, practical ways to homeschool multiple kids at once, and how setting your expectations can make or break your school year. We hope this episode brings hope and practical help to you and your family. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
In today's show, Brook and Elizabeth, desire to bring you hope in the painful parts of your story. They answer your questions about kids with special needs, chronic illness, when to start testing your kids for a diagnosis, and how to help them walk through trauma. Because Brook and Elizabeth are so familiar with the pain and trauma in their own family, they want to speak to those of you who are also suffering. They share personal examples and lessons of what they have learned along their journey, from grief and disappointment to planning for the hard days. We hope today's show encourages you and gives you some tools as you walk this tough road so that you and your family can walk even closer with Jesus and one another. Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer FREE TEXT Message Daily Devotional
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